Consumption values: Porsche is testing further models for test irregularities

Porsche AG

The luxury car manufacturer wants to take a closer look at exhaust emissions tests.

(Photo: AP)

StuttgartAccording to the indications of possibly incorrect fuel consumption in the 911er Porsche even more models under the microscope. This was confirmed by a spokesman on Friday on demand. Earlier, the “mirror” reported that the car maker had reported to the Federal Motor Transport Authority that he also examined Boxster and Cayman models from the years 2016 and 2017.

Background are possible deviations in the wind resistance values, which are used as the basis for tests on the chassis dynamometer. If these values ​​are not correct, the consumption values ​​determined in the test could also be wrong.

“The identification of such individual cases and the early notification of the authorities are an expression of a functioning system of internal control measures and our corporate culture,” said Porsche With. It was confident that the investigation would soon be completed. There are no indications that new vehicles, which have been certified according to the requirements of the new WLTP emissions test, are also affected, the spokesman emphasized.

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