Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Softronic Tuned Porsche 996 Turbo with HRE P40
Porsche 996 GT2 with HRE CF40 Wheels
Friday, August 21, 2009
Porsche 996 Carrera
Sunday, August 16, 2009
2010 Porsche Cayenne Overview
The Porsche Cayenne combines legendary Porsche sports car performance with convenient SUV utility.The all-wheel drive, five-passenger Porsche Cayenne is available in a V6, an S, a GTS, a Turbo and a Turbo S trim. The V6 is powered by a 290-hp 3.6-liter V6 engine. The S and the GTS are powered by a normally aspirated 4.8-liter V8 with 385-hp for the S and 405-hp for the GTS. The Turbo and Turbo S are powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.8-liter V8 with 500-hp for the Turbo and 550-hp for the Turbo S. Notable features available on the Cayenne include: Porsche Stability Management (PSM), Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), a conventional moonroof or a panoramic roof system, Bi-Xenon headlamps, power memory seats, 4-zone climate control and a Bose surround sound system.For 2010, a race-inspired limited edition 'S Transsyberia' model is available. It's based on the S trim, but includes the 385-hp V8 from the GTS, it also includes the full air suspension system, Alcantara seat and steering wheel trim, and unique exterior color combinations.
2008 Porsche Boxster Overview
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
2008 Porsche 911 Overview
The Porsche 911 charcoal the iconic attribute of a sports car.
The Porsche 911 comes as either a auto or a cabriolet in either a rear-wheel drive (C2) or an all-wheel drive (C4) agreement and anniversary 911 comes as either a Carrera or the achievement alternative Carrera S. The Porsche 911 Carrera C2 and C4's are powered by a 325 hp 3.6-liter collapsed six-cylinder agent and the Porsche 911 Carrera C2S and C4S's are powered by a 355 hp 3.8-liter collapsed six-cylinder agent with an advantage to advancement the application to 381. The Porsche 911 Turbo models appear with a 480 hp twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter collapsed six-cylinder engine. Anniversary 911 agent is either akin to a six-speed chiral or a five-speed automated Tiptronic S transmission. The Porsche 911 Targa, with its avant-garde glass-paneled roof has the aforementioned powertrains as the Carrera C4 and C4S models The clue acquired GT3 and GT3 RS are powered by a 415 hp 3.6-liter collapsed six-cylinder agent and appear alone as rear-wheel drive coupes with a six-speed chiral transmission.
The Porsche 911 is a aftereffect from 2007.
2009 Porsche 911 Overview
The Porsche 911 charcoal the iconic attribute of a sports car.
The Porsche 911 comes as either a auto or a cabriolet in either a rear-wheel drive (C2) or an all-wheel drive (C4) agreement and anniversary 911 comes as either a Carrera or the achievement alternative Carrera S. The Porsche 911 Carrera C2 and C4's are powered by a 345-hp 3.6-liter collapsed six-cylinder agent and the Porsche 911 Carrera C2S and C4S's are powered by a 385-hp 3.8-liter collapsed six-cylinder engine. The Porsche 911 Turbo models appear with a 480-hp twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter collapsed six-cylinder engine. Anniversary 911 agent is either akin to a six-speed chiral or a seven-speed dual-clutch chiral accepted as PDK. The Porsche 911 Targa, with its avant-garde glass-paneled roof has the aforementioned powertrains as the Carrera C4 and C4S models. The clue acquired GT3 is powered by a 415-hp 3.6-liter collapsed six-cylinder agent and comes alone as a rear-wheel drive auto with a six-speed chiral transmission.
For 2009, the Porsche 911 Carrera's accept revised administration including LED rear lighting, added agent ability and ability acknowledgment to direct-injection, and now action an alternative seven-speed dual-clutch chiral (PDK) in abode of the antecedent five-speed automatic.
Monday, August 10, 2009
2008 Porsche Cayenne
Though the 2008 Porsche Cayenne may be ideal for those who appetite sporty, aesthetic achievement and off-road capabilities in a affluence family-friendly SUV, a aerial sticker amount and ambiguous ability backbite from its appeal. Introduced in 2002, the Porsche Cayenne accustomed a makeover for 2008, accepting a agilely redesigned exoteric and an overhauled achievement package. "More power, more good ammunition economy, and almighty technology put this fresh Porsche appropriate at the top of the chic with the brand of the all-new BMW X5, Acura MDX, and Mercedes-Benz ML," praises Motor Trend. "We adumbrate a awful action back they're all in six-cylinder format, but back attractive for a 500-horsepower peer, the fresh Porsche Cayenne is in a chic by itself." But Porsche commands a exceptional for its vehicles, and the Cayenne is no exception. Though the abject archetypal is the lowest-priced Porsche out there, the aberration in amount amid the abject and the top-of-the-line Turbo is a whopping $50,000. On the additional side, the Cayenne is accepted to get pleasure actual aerial resale value.
The 2008 Porsche Cayenne is accessible in three trims: the abject Cayenne, the Porsche Cayenne S and the ultra-premium Cayenne Turbo. The abject Cayenne comes accepted with a six-speed manual, but is alternative with the six-speed Tiptronic S transmission. The Porsche Cayenne S and Turbo appear accepted with the Tiptronic S.
2008 Porsche Boxster
The 2008 Porsche Boxster, the Cayman's convertible accompanying brother, is every bit as applied as it is comfortable and sporty. "Overall, what the Porsche Boxster offers over so abounding others is a abreast abstracted balance," writes Automobile.com. "I'm not talking about its antithesis on the road, we all apperceive about that, but added so, its antithesis of blood-tingling achievement and about corrupt luxury." Combined with two trunks and a ride that's adjustable abundant for circadian driving, it's no abruptness that the Boxster receives the bulk of acclaim that it does. Even so, the Porsche Boxster is not perfect. Common analyst complaints accommodate difficult-to-access cabin, as able-bodied alley babble acrid abundant to aphasiac conversations and the radio at aerial speeds. While the 2008 Porsche Boxster appearance a 245-horsepower V6 engine, the Porsche Boxster S is able with a 295-horsepower V6.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
2008 Porsche 911 Carrera
The iconic Porsche 911 Carrera is adapted for road-ripping sports performance, as able-bodied as active errands. "The Porsche 911 Carrera is an automotive figure and it's one of our top choices for enthusiasts who appetite a sports car for circadian driving," says New Car Test Drive. "The 911 combines active action with accustomed comfort." While beneath big-ticket sports cars can calmly attempt with the 911 on the track, few affect as abundant aplomb on the road. Adding icing to the block is the sports car's instantly apparent profile.
This analysis covers the afterward trims: base, S, 4, 4S, Targa 4, and Targa 4S. Porsche additionally offers convertible anatomy styles and these alike greater performance-oriented trims: 911 Turbo, GT2 and GT3.
2008 Porsche Cayman
Enzo Ferrari abundantly said that convertibles were for playboys -- austere drivers go for coupes. With the Porsche Cayman, the fixed-roof adaptation of its acknowledged Boxster roadster, Porsche has opened a aperture for austere drivers to get pleasure the acclaimed cast at an entry-level (for Porsche) price. Like the Boxster, the Cayman appearance a mid-mounted engine, which allows for about absolute balance. That balance, accumulated with the hard-top's added adamant structure, makes the Porsche Cayman a hot aerialist that some analysis drivers accept alike rivals the Porsche 911. According to Automobile Magazine, it's "everything the 911 has not been for best of its career: confidence-inspiring, super-stable, absolutely balanced, absolutely forgiving, a able cheat that is appropriately acceptable at listening."
In accession to the abject model, there's additionally a Porsche Cayman S trim, which has a hardly beyond agent that makes 50 added horsepower. It additionally comes with a accepted six-speed chiral manual and an automatically adaptive suspension, admitting both can be added to the abject Porsche Cayman, authoritative the abject the archetypal best reviews recommend.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Porsche Cayenne: The Sports Car Like SUV
Why the bargain price? The amount of a Porsche Cayenne is still high, but this agent is actuality billed as a ancestors agent with added allowance and added assurance features. It additionally is added ammunition efficient.
Wimmer Porsche 911 ( GT2 )
The engineers at German affability firm, Wimmer Racing Technology, accept taken Porsche’s top-of-the-line Porsche 911 GT2 and taken it to an alike added extreme. They puttered about with the electronics and replaced the accompanying turbochargers, camshafts, bankrupt arrangement and butt heads. Wimmer has brought the all-embracing achievement up to an amazing 680 application and 642 lb-ft of torque.
With all that ability in the back, the Wimmer RS GT2 can advance to 60 mph in 3.4 abnormal and ability a top acceleration of 221 afar per hour. Along with the carbon-fiber anatomy kit, re-tuned abeyance and 21″ wheels, the modifications tack on an added $40,000 to the “stock” GT2’s $191,700 account price, for an on-the-street amount tag of over $230k.
Monday, August 3, 2009
2010 Porsche Panamera Overview
Introduction
The Porsche Panamera is an all-new archetypal to the Porsche family, bringing sports car achievement and untraditional administration to the full-size exceptional class.
The Porsche Panamera is offered in three versions, the rear-wheel drive S, the all-wheel drive 4S, and the all-wheel drive Turbo. Each appear with a absolute bang 4.8-liter V-8, the S models authoritative 400-hp, while the Turbo adds twin-turbocharging for 500-hp. The Porsche PDK double-clutch gearbox is the alone manual choice, and all models are able an auto start-stop affection for added burghal ammunition economy. The anatomy appears to be a four-door auto but with a coupe-like contour and a ability liftgate rather than a archetypal block for admission to the ample baggage area. Standard assurance appearance accommodate ten airbags, bi-xenon adaptive headlights with LED daytime alive lights, rain analysis wipers, abounding LED rear lighting, four belt pretensioners and cyberbanking absorption and adherence control. A baby sample of alternative tech appearance accommodate Bluetooth, rearview camera, cyberbanking logbook, Burmester high-end audio system, twin-screen rear ball system, articulation activation, servotronic steering, alive anti-roll confined and bowl blended brakes.
The Porsche Panamera is now the fifth archetypal band offered by Porsche.
2009 Porsche Cayman S Expert Reviews
Introduction
The Porsche Cayman is basically a Boxster coupe.But Porsche doesn't like that description because the Cayman's appearance makes it an alone machine.Its beginning administration is striking, for one thing; and the acerbity of its anatomy takes the administration from abundant to brilliant.Enthusiast publications accept gone so far as to alarm it a masterpiece, out of the box.Porsche Cayman was alien as an all-new archetypal for 2006.
The 3.4-liter boxer six agent is army abaft the seats, giving the car ideal antithesis and bringing a candied but not loud 7000-rpm bark into the cabin.Two hundred and ninety-five horsepower, forth with the car's ablaze weight, accompany 60 mph in bristles abnormal with a top acceleration of 171 mph, with the accepted six-speed gearbox in the Porsche Cayman S, our analysis vehicle.The accepted Cayman, which costs about $10,000 less, uses a 2.7-liter adaptation of the aforementioned engine, authoritative 50 beneath application with a five-speed gearbox.Tiptronic S, Porsche's five-speed chiral automated transmission, is alternative on both Caymans.
With its arresting brakes, big vented rotors and four-piston calipers, the Cayman S will stop from 60 mph in a bald 106 feet.The ride is artlessly firm, but adequate all day long.
The berth has the affection of a affluence car, while befitting the focus on function.The Porsche Cayman comes accepted with a agenda radio with in-dash CD and eight-speaker system, and the Porsche Cayman S has a Bose Surround Sound system.Thanks to a ample bulk of accumulator amplitude for a sports car, two bodies could biking beyond the country and be actual happy: never tired, never inconvenienced, and aflame by the performance.And the Cayman will bear 25 afar per gallon forth the way.
Big trucks ability be alarming on the artery because the Porsche Cayman is low to the ground, but it's still a actual safe vehicle, with a anatomy engineered to bear a crash, those superb anti-lock brakes, adult cyberbanking stability, and three airbags per occupant: frontal, bust and head.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
2009 Porsche Cayman Overview
The Porsche Cayman is a two-seater mid-engine sports coupe revitalizing the spirit and nostalgia of the Porsche 904. The Porsche Cayman enters its second generation in 2009, with a more powerful engine, new transmissions and revised exterior and interior styling.
The rear-wheel drive Porsche Cayman is powered by a larger 265-hp 2.9-liter flat six-cylinder engine, mated to a new six-speed manual transmission. New for 2009, Porsche's PDK seven-speed double-clutch gearbox, including manual shift mode and steering wheel paddles, replaces the former Tiptronic S transmission as an option. The Porsche Cayman is equipped with a power retractable spoiler, 17-inch alloy wheels, leather seat trim, air conditioning, cruise control and a new CDR-30 audio system with MP3-compatible CD player. Standard safety features include Porsche Stability Management (PSM), four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with brake assist, front and side airbags and a tire pressure monitoring system. Available equipment includes Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), a roof-mounted transport system, power seats with driver memory control, and upgraded wheels and audio components. New options for 2009 include Bi-Xenon headlights with dynamic cornering lights and LED daytime driving lights, ventilated seats, Bluetooth wireless connectivity and a universal audio interface that can control external audio sources such as an iPod or USB stick.
The Porsche Cayman is revamped for 2009, entering its second generation with a more powerful engine, new transmissions and revised styling, including modified front and rear fascias, a new headlamp design and LED rear lights.
2010 Porsche Cayenne Overview
Introduction
The Porsche Cayenne combines legendary Porsche sports car performance with convenient SUV utility. The four-wheel drive, five people is a Porsche Cayenne V6, an S, a GTS, a Turbo and Turbo S balance. The V6 290 ch a 3.6-liter V6. The S and GTS are usually a 4.8-liter naturally aspirated V8 with 385 hp for the S and 405 hp for the GTS. The Turbo and Turbo S have a Twin Turbo 4.8-liter V8 from 500 hp to 550 hp Turbo and the Turbo S. specificity on the Cayenne also: Porsche Stability Management (PSM), Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), conventional moonroof or a panoramic roof system, bi-xenon headlights, power seat memory, 4 -air conditioning and a Bose surround sound system. For the year 2010, a race inspired Limited Edition 'S Transsyberia "model is available. It is based on the S-term health, but also the 385 hp V8 GTS, but the air suspension system, Alcantara seats and wheel cutting, and unique color combinations outside.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
2009 Porsche Boxster Overview
The Porsche Boxster is a two-seater roadster, engine central recalls the famous Porsche Boxster The 550th of the second generation for the year 2009, the most affected by the engines, transmissions, and the new magazine-style exterior and interior. The rear wheel Porsche Boxster comes in two finishes: base and S. The base is of a larger 255 hp 2.9-liter flat six-cylinder 2009, while the S-310 has a PS 3, 4 liters of flat six-cylinder petrol engines with direct fuel injection is, it is estimated that raising the speed six. New for 2009, seven-speed dual clutch Porsche PDK gearbox, including the manual mode and the transfer of the pallets wheel, replacing the former Tiptronic S option exchange. MIC Boxster Base are equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, seats, leather-trim, air conditioning, cruise control and a new CDR-30 audio system with MP3 compatible CD player, S MIC add 18-inch alloy wheels slight improvements in its system. Security features by default on both MIC Porsche Stability Management (PSM), four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with Emergency Brake Assist, front and sides of a seat mounted airbags, curtain airbags for head protection, fixed and roll-bar protection . New options for 2009 includes a slip rear differential, bi-xenon headlights with dynamic curve and driving the LED daytime lights, ventilated seats, the Bluetooth wireless connectivity and a Universal Audio external audio interface, such as sources, for example, an iPod or USB stick. The Porsche Boxster is new for 2009, the entrance of the second generation of powerful engines, transmissions and new design, including the evolution of the front and rear sections, a new headlamp design and LED lights.
2010 Porsche 911 Overview
Introduction
The Porsche 911 is a symbol of the iconic sports car. The Porsche 911 is cut or convertible, or a rear wheel (C2) or a four-wheel drive (C4) and the configuration of each is Porsche 911 Carrera or the performance variant Carrera S. 911 C2 and C4 are a 345-hp 3.6-liter direct injection six-cylinder flat C2S and C4S and 385 hp direct injection 3.8-liter flat six-cylinder engine. Each engine is estimated at six or seven-speed transmission with double clutch PDK known as transfer. The Track-GT3 is derived from a 435 hp 3.8-liters flat six-cylinder engine and is only as a rear wheel, cutting six-speed manual transmission. For the year 2010, the X51 Power Kit for the possibility of a list of models S, the GT3 and the new line-up after a year break, with the most elegant and updated.
Friday, July 31, 2009
2009 Porsche Cayenne Overview
2009 Porsche Cayenne combines legendary performance sports car with a comfortable SUV utility. The four-wheel drive, five people is a Porsche Cayenne V6, an S, a GTS, a Turbo and Turbo S balance. The V6 290 ch a 3.6-liter V6. The S and GTS are usually a 4.8-liter naturally aspirated V8 with 385 hp for the S and 405 hp for the GTS. The Turbo and Turbo S have a Twin Turbo 4.8-liter V8 from 500 hp to 550 hp Turbo and the Turbo S. specificity on the Cayenne also: Porsche Stability Management (PSM), Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), conventional moonroof or a panoramic roof system, bi-xenon headlights, power seat memory, 4 -air conditioning and a Bose surround sound system. For the year 2009, the Turbo S trim has been re-introduced as the best gym on the Porsche Cayenne .
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S
Porsche 911 Carrera Review 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
2009 Porsche Cayman
2009 Porsche Cayenne
The 2009 Porsche Cayenne Rank 5 of 15 medium-sized luxury SUV. This ranking is based on an analysis of published reviews and test of 31 Porsche Cayenne and analysis of reliability and data security. The Porsche Cayenne has the most luxurious interiors of the class, high efficiency and good off-road, but the steep price for some buyers pause. For more alternatives to their scope, it was a victim of the Porsche name and performance. See the Volkswagen Touareg and Lexus RX 350. As expected, in 2009, the Porsche Cayenne is a pure. It offers the performance and provides a long list of standard and optional features, enough for all the security concerns wart-silent, and many of the Porsche cachet and style, amateurs and wannabes take time. The Porsche Cayenne is the biggest deficit certainly its price. The fact is that in an era of saturation coupon, few buyers have the money to start payments for significant or complete-up in this type of car. But if it justifies its price policy, the authorities agree with the criticism of the Cayenne is one of the most powerful luxury SUV and plush. The 2009 Porsche Cayenne has been significant changes over the years, and receives a couple of other changes for 2009. E 'ancora in many MIC - the base model, S, GTS, Turbo and Turbo S. The optional Porsche Communication Management is a touch screen interface and the navigation system is optional Hard Drive-based. Satellite Radio is a new option.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Porsche Boxster 2009
Porsche 911 Carrera 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Design of Porsche 996
Porsche 996 - Cars
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
2010 Porsche Panamera gets Test Drive
Is it, as some purists grumble, another Porsche too far; another unnecessary detour from the company's core values, like the Cayenne SUV? Well, the front engine, V-8 powered Panamera is certainly not a four door Porsche 911. The Porsche Panamera has a personality all its own. Yet Porsche DNA seeps from every pore.
You see, the Porsche Panamera has the same ready-for-anything combination of performance and practicality that made the Porsche 928 S4 one of the world's most underrated GTs. The Porsche Panamera Turbo is four second fast to 60 mph and will hit 188 mph. Yet the rear seats fold to boost the luggage capacity from 15.7 cu ft to 44.6 cu ft, just under what you can fit behind the third row of a Chevy Suburban, and Porsche offers a roof rack and a trailer hitch (as it did for the 928) as factory options. For the record, the Porsche Panamera is rated to tow a 4850 lb braked trailer or a 1654 lb unbraked trailer. Try that with your Ferrari...This car is designed to be a daily driver, not a valet parking showpony.
Porsche Panamera Hybrid come next year.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Porsche 996 Turbo (2000-2004)
Styling wise, the car was more individual than previous Turbos. Along with the traditional wider rear wings, the Porsche 996 Turbo had different front lights and bumpers when compared to the Carrera/Carrera 4. The rear bumper had air vents that were reminiscent of those on the Porsche 959 and there are large vents on the front bumper, which have been copied in the Carrera 4S and Cayenne Turbo models.
Porsche 996 GT3 (1999-2004)
Porsche 996 Series (1998-2004)
Pundits criticised the Porsche 996's styling a great deal, largely because it shared its headlamps—indeed much of its front end, mechanically—with the less expensive Boxster. The Porsche 996 had been on the drawing board first and was a more advanced car in some respects, but the cost-cutting seemed inappropriate for an expensive car. Otherwise, the Pinky Lai-penned shape followed the original Butzi Porsche design very closely. The interior was further criticised for its plainness and its lack of relationship to prior Porsche 911 interiors, although this came largely from owners of older 911s.
The Type Porsche 996 spawned over a dozen variations, including all wheel drive Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S models, the club racing-oriented GT3, and the forced-induction Porsche 996 Turbo and GT2. The Turbo, four-wheel-drive and twin-turbo, often made appearances in magazines' lists of the best cars on sale.
The Carrera and Carrera 4 underwent revisions for model year 2002, receiving the front headlight/indicator lights which were first seen on the Turbo version two years earlier. This allowed the Porsche 911 to be more distinguishable from the Boxster. A mildy revised front fascia was also intorduced, though the basic architecture remained.
Engine wise, displacement was 3.4 litres and power 300 PS (221kW), increased in 2002 to 3.6 litres and 320 PS (235 kW).
993 Turbo (1995-1998)
Porsche 993 Series (1993-1998)
The exterior featured an all new front and rear end, with only the windscreen, side windows and doors maintained from the previous Porsche 964. The revised bodywork was smoother, having a noticeably more aerodynamic front end somewhat reminiscent of the Porsche 959. Styling was by Englishman Tony Hatter under the supervision of design chief Harm Lagaay.
Along with the revised bodywork, mechanically the Porsche 993 also featured all-new multilink rear suspension that improved the car's ride and handling.
The new suspension, along with chassis refinements, enabled the car to keep up dynamically with the competition. Engine capacity remained at 3.6 litres, but power rose to 272 PS (200 kW) thanks to better engine management and exhaust design, and beginning with model year 1996 to 285 PS (210 kW). A new four-wheel-drive made a return as an option in the form of the Carrera 4, the rear wheel drive versions simply being called Carrera. A lightweight RS version saw capacity rise to 3.8 litres, with power reaching 300 PS (221 kW). The RS version had rear-wheel drive only.
Non-turbo models appeared that used the Turbo's wide bodyshell and some other components (the Carrera 4S and later the Carrera S).
The Targa open-topped model also made a return, this time with a large glass roof that slid under the rear window.
The Targa and wide-body versions remained in production in model year 1998, when the entirely new Porsche 996 was launched, the Porsche 993´s successor.
Porsche 964 Turbo (1990-1993)
Porsche 964 Series (1989-1993)
This would be a very important car for Porsche, since the world economy was undergoing recession and the company could not rely on its image alone. It was launched as the Carrera 4, the '4' indicating four-wheel-drive, a decision that surprised many but demonstrated the company's commitment to engineering by reminding buyers that race and rally engineering (of the 959) does affect road cars. Drag coefficient was down to 0.32. A rear spoiler deployed at high speed, preserving the purity of line when the vehicle was at rest. The chassis was redesigned overall. Coil springs, ABS brakes and power steering made their debut. The engine was increased in size to 3600 cc and developed 250 PS (184 kW). The car was more refined, but thought by some journalists to have lost some purity of the 911's concept. The rear-wheel-drive version, the Carrera 2, arrived a year later.
The Porsche 964 incarnation of the Porsche 911 Turbo returned in 1990 after an absence from the price lists, using a refined 3.3-litre engine of the previous Turbo, but two years later a turbo engine based on the 3.6 litre engine of the other models was introduced.
Porsche introduced the ahead-of-its-time 'Tiptronic' automatic transmission in the Porsche 964 Carrera 2, featuring adaptive electronic management and full manual control. The Porsche 964 was one of the first cars in the world offered with dual airbags standard (from 1991).
In 1992, Porsche re-introduced a limited-edition RS model, inspired by the 1973 Carrera RS and emissions-legal in Europe only. Appeals from American customers resulted in Porsche developing the RS America of which 701 were built. However, while European RS was a homologation special, RS America was a low spec variant of the regular model. The RS 3.8 of 1993 had Turbo-style bodywork, a larger fixed whale tail in place of the moveable rear spoiler, and a 300 bhp 3746 cc engine.
Since the RS/RS America was intended as a no-frills, higher performance version of the Porsche 964, there were only 4 factory options available: a limited-slip differential, AM/FM cassette stereo, air conditioning, and a sunroof. The interior was more basic than a standard Porsche 911 as well; for example the interior door panels lacked the armrests and door pockets and had a simple pull strap for the opening mechanism. Although RS America was about $10,000 cheaper than a fully-equipped C2 at the time of their production , these models now command a premium price on the used market over a standard Porsche 964 (RS Europe was about $20,000 more expensive than a C2).
Porsche 911 Series (1964-1989)
It was designated as the 'Porsche 901' (Porsche 901 being its internal project number). Peugeot protested on the grounds that they owned the trademark to all car names formed by three numbers with a zero in the middle. So, before production started, the new Porsche had its name changed to Porsche 911. It went on sale in 1964.
History of Porsche 911
Since its inception the Porsche 911 has been modified, both by private teams and the factory itself, for racing, rallying and other types of automotive competition. It is often cited as the most successful competition car ever, especially when its variations are included, mainly the powerful Porsche 935.
In the international poll for the award of the world's most influential car of the twentieth century the Porsche 911 came fifth after the Ford Model T, the Mini, the Citroën DS and the Volkswagen
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Porsche Still Considering Entry Level Model
The Zuffenhausen-based company has denied it is working on such a car but one executive has admitted that should it happen such a hypothetical car would be priced at between €33,000 and €35,000. Porsche's stronger alliance with Volkswagen would be financially ideal to use as a launch pad for a mid-engine roadster. Platform cousins would include a possible Audi R4 and/ or something based on the VW BlueSport Concept car. VW could also use its massive buying power to reduce production costs.
Likely engines would include the popular 1.4 TSI with 125kW (170hp) and possibly the 93kW (125hp) turbo diesel. Seeing that we are firmly in the world of speculation at this point, why not throw in that 2.0 TSI into the mix as well and make over 155kW (211hp) in the process? The Lotus Elise could be a benchmark for this category of car which would weigh in at about 1,000kg (2,200lbs).
VW and Porsche will do well to put their current and future relationship under careful management before collaborating on too many projects. Otherwise a situation similar to the unhealthy family feud between Audi and VW on some models could arise.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Porsche 996 Turbo
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
TechArt Porsche 996 C4
Enter the 996. It still resembles the car Butzi designed some three decades ago, the engine sits in the rear and it kicks serious ass. Ask a 993 owner what he thinks of it. Chances are he probably prefers his aircooled 911.
Argue purity all you want, but the fact remains--the new 996, er, 911 will outperform its older sibling on any venue, and do more without ever breaking a sweat.
Despite its formidable talent, many say the new 996 hides too much, a "problem" TechArt addresses with its aerodynamic treatment and singular 18-in. running gear. The effect leaves the Porsche with a meaner but still handsome face. TechArt's rear wing is a bit more controversial; then again, so is the factory's biturbo unit. It works well at 120 mph, providing a few hundred pounds of additional downforce. TechArt's suspension appears to be well sorted. The car is markedly firmer, and the larger anti-roll bars aid in high-speed stability--the car feels the same at 50 mph as it does at 100 mph. Through the twisty bits, the 996 remains very flat and behaves with a decidedly neutral attitude--steering is perfectly weighted with excellent feedback. Over less-than-perfect roads, the TechArt 996 soaks up bumps fairly well, although bigger stuff makes the car a tad jumpy. It could be the car is faster than it actually feels--it's as if there's an extra filter in the 996.
The cabin was treated with bits from Porsche's GT3 pantry. The seats are GT3 buckets laced with matching Motorsport harnesses, and a GT3 rollover bar is situated just behind the driver's head. It looks all business, yet manages to be user friendly--the stuff is amazingly comfortable and non-intrusive while providing huge lateral support and the sensation of being part of the car. TechArt's pedal assembly works well--I could heel-and-toe even with my size-13 Doc Martens, and the abbreviated throws from the shifter made gear changes surgically precise. TechArt's three-spoke steering is beautiful, although its carbon-fiber trim becomes slippery with sweaty hands. I wonder if TechArt makes gloves?
In comparison to our long-term 996, the TechArt C4 has a substantially deeper voice, at idle and under full load. The car pulls hard, both out of the hole and all the way to seven grand--no flat spots, no spikes, just a huge forward surge.
Although our focus this issue is on the 993, I wanted to spend time in a modified 996 for comparative purposes. Just how much better is the newer car? Given the choice, which would I want? From a styling perspective, I'd choose a 993 C4S, just like the one on our cover. However, if I were being chased by terrorists up a mountain pass, the TechArt C4 would be my weapon of choice.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Porsche Panamera
The Porsche Panamera designers have succeeded in positioning it as a brand-new and truly different model while retaining the looks of a typical Porsche. Through its proportions, the Porsche Panamera stands out in its market segment: measuring 76 inches wide and 55.8 inches in height, it is wider and lower than comparable four-door models. The unmistakable GT silhouette is created by the car's overall length of 195.7 inches and short, sporting overhangs. In its styling and details, the Porsche Panamera follows the design philosophy refined over decades on the 911 and successfully implemented on the Boxster, Cayman and Cayenne.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Porsche 996
With these differences in mind, many "purists" consider the Porsche 996 to be an altogether different car since it is not air-cooled like the Porsche 993 and its predecessors all the way to the 356, at least in spirit, than the Carreras that preceded it, as opposed to being a development of the original.