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2012 Porsche 918 Spyder Prototype test drives on Nurburgring - On September 18th, in test drives on the “Nurburgring-Nordschleife”, a Porsche 918 Spyder prototype turned in a remarkable best time of just 07:14 minutes for the 20.6 km long circuit. One year before its production launch, the plug-in hybrid super sports car from Porsche AG is already proving its superlative dynamic performance potential far surpassing all expectations placed in it. Dr. Frank Walliser, overall project leader for the 918 Spyder: “By turning in a fabulous time of 07:14 minutes, the 918 Spyder prototype has already fully confirmed the viability of its future concept after just a few months on the road.”

The lap time of the Porsche 918 Spyder prototype is one of the best ever clocked for street-legal vehicles with standard production tyres. The course was only available to the development team from Weissach for one lap, and it had to be started from a standstill. The plug-in hybrid super sports car with over 795 hp was equipped with production tyres from development partner Michelin as well as the optional “Weissach” package, which integrates modifications that boost driving performance.

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2013 TechArt Porsche Boxster - The sporty look can be recognized straight away on the front and rear. The two-part TECHART front spoiler with integrated splitter flows perfectly into the design of the Porsche 981 and allows the front of the vehicle to sit even closer to the ground. A fixed rear spoiler proficiently picks up on the sporty impression of the front and makes also a clear sporty statement. The exterior program is rounded off by plenty of details such as elegantly designed mirror trims on the side mirrors, decorative crosspieces on the side air vents or subtle trims on the rear and diffuser.


Perfectly aligned to the exterior design: the original TECHART wheels for the Porsche Boxster in 21-inch size. The sporty elegant appearance continues; whether in the classically purist five spoke design of the TECHART Formula light alloy wheels or the dynamic double spoke design of the TECHART Formula III forged wheels.

In combination to the TECHART wheel design, the TECHART twin tailpipes made of polished stainless steel in a classic rounded design and the individually colored exterior packages let the car be a unique piece. The optional TECHART sound muffler or the TECHART sport exhaust system with valve control provide acoustic support that gives the Boxster a strong and sporty sound. The program will be completed in the exterior with the TECHART sport spring kit and a lowering of 30 mm at the front and 20 mm at the rear axle of the car.

The sporty and elegant design line is also continues in the interior. The TECHART manufacture offers a range of individual options that allow the driver of the Porsche 981 to feel free in any way of individualization. A full leather interior with a decorative stitching in combination with the TECHART styling packages set highlights in the interior. Selected carbon fiber packages provide the intentionally sporty, high quality touch. In connection with the ergonomically mounted TECHART paddle shifters the TECHART 3-spokes sports steering wheels guarantee precision control over the vehicle and allow simple and fast gear changes with maximum driving pleasure.

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2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA STINGRAY GTR BY TOP CAR (BASED ON PORSCHE PANAMERA 970 TURBO) - Moscow International Automobile Salon’2012, an event held under the aegis of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles (OICA) alongside with other largest motor shows worldwide, will be held August 29 through September 9, 2012. This is the most striking and significant automotive event in Russia.

Especially for this event TOPCAR company produced a special car - Orange Porsche Panamera Wide Body. Of course, the specialists of the company installed their corporate kit - Stingray GTR. But the most important thing here - execution. Special orange color in combination with carbon fiber elements creates an incredibly strong impression. 

The car's interior is also completely redesigned: brown Nappa leather and Karelian birch.

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2013 Porsche Carrera GT Review. A illusory Porsche Carrera GT seen in a good city of Shanghai by reader J-Wing, appreciate we for a pic! The Carrera GT is intensely singular in China since it was never strictly sole over here, some cars however managed to flog emselves by a doorway around a gray market. Only final month we saw a insane Gemballa Mirage GT arrive, in Shanghai as well. The Carrera GT was powered by a 5.7 liter V10 that pooped out 612hp and 590nm, good for a 325km/h tip speed and a 0-100 in 3.7 seconds.

2012 TopCar Orange Porsche Panamera Wide Body. Especially for Moscow International Automobile Salon 2012 event, TOPCAR company produced a special car, Orange Porsche Panamera Wide Body. Of course, the specialists of the company installed their corporate kit – Stingray GTR. But the most important thing here – execution. Special orange color in combination with carbon fiber elements creates an incredibly strong impression.

The car’s interior is also completely redesigned: brown Nappa leather and Karelian birch.

2012 JE Design Porsche Cayenne Progressor. JE DESIGN has developed the new “PROGRESSOR” aerodynamics kit (14,280 euro) for the Porsche Cayenne, giving it a very special shot of testosterone with a more distinctive and muscular appearance.

The JE DESIGN front skirt with optimized air intake is available in two versions, making it possible to use the standard LED lights on both the Cayenne Turbo / GTS and the Cayenne Diesel / S. The light design makes a statement in the daytime as well as at night. With two low-mounted fog lamps and two high beam lights, JE DESIGN has given the Porsche Cayenne a distinctive appearance, while at the same time increasing safety. Three air outlets are mounted on the specially designed sports hood for improved ventilation. The rear of the Porsche Cayenne from JE DESIGN is also more muscular: four huge tailpipes, each with a diameter of 100 millimeters (for the Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo also optionally available as sport rear mufflers with throttle control for 2,856 euro), a diffusor and side roof spoiler extension, as well as the flared wheel arches are an impressive demonstration that this Porsche Cayenne has been given a very special modification.

The side roof spoiler extension not only looks good, it serves a purpose by reducing dirt build-up on the rear windshield. So that the Cayenne can still be used as a towing vehicle, a removable cover is built into the underside of the rear skirt, allowing Porsche’s optional trailer hitch to be used. The bottom door trims blend seamlessly into the Porsche design language and their air inlet give the Cayenne an even sportier look. The sports hood and the side roof spoiler extension are also available individually on request.

With its lowering (starting at 1,428 euro), JE DESIGN has gone for the latest technology and the air suspension module from JE DESIGN can even be controlled via an iPhone app. The functionality of the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) damping system is retained. The result is individual lowering and improved performance. The 10 x 22-inch alloy rims are from the range of wheels developed specially for Porsche and are available both in the SCORPIO design in matt black – silver front (five double spokes, complete set of wheels: 4,810 euro) and in the SUV Select design (five spokes, complete set of wheels: 5,190 euro).

JE DESIGN offers the full upgrade including fitting, painting, vehicle inspection, lowering and a complete set of 22-inch wheels with wheel spacers for 28,038 euro.

German tuner SpeedArt is the first company to release a tuning program for the brand new Porsche Boxster S (981), called Porsche Sport Cars speedART Boxster SP81-R. The Porsche Boxster is the car that saved Stuttgart from the brink when it was launched. Yet they have moved further than ever before with from the affordable and simple sportscar that it once was. Th 2012 model is lower, wider and much longer, and the Boxster S will reach 100 km/h in just 5 seconds despite only having just over 300 horsepower. The third generation Porsche Boxster has exited speedART's garage after it received a mild makeover and a small power boost.
Based on the Porsche Boxster (981), the model features an aerodynamic body kit with a front spoiler, revised side skirts, a rear diffuser and a prominent wing. Porsche Sport Cars speedART Boxster SP81-R can also be equipped with 20- and 21-inch LSC forged alloy wheels. The SP81-R Boxsters sit lower on their sport tuned suspensions, height adjustable absorbers and stiff coils. Still, an airlift suspension is also provided in other to tackle even the beefiest of speed humps.

This, combined with an ECU remap, has increased power of the 981 models by 20hp and 15lb-ft of torque. The brand new 981 Boxster's 2.7-liter flat-six thus manages 285hp and 221lb-ft of torque; while the Boxster S is good for 335hp and 281lb-ft. The sport exhaust with sound switch is developed for individual sound control and can be combined with various tailpipe designs including different ultra-light Titanium sport exhaust systems.
These have been designed for street and race track use and include an adjustable sport suspension and an airlift suspension. Inside a newly designed interior utilizes leather and Alcantara.

Porsche will offer one of the world's first plug-in electric supercars in 2013. With two electric engines and a V8 based of their RS Spyder Le Mans prototype. Porsche has confirmed that the project is going according to plan and that the 918 Spyder will begin production in September of 2013, possibly after a showing at the Frankfurt motor show, with the first cars being delivered to owners before the year is out, although Australian buyers will miss out on the most extreme Porsche yet, as it will only be made in left-hand-drive.

The company has released pictures of prototype versions of the open-top petrol electric sports car that can sprint from 0-100km/h in less than three seconds, while sipping as little fuel as a Toyota Prius. Porsche says the 2013 Porsche Sportcars Prototype 918 Spyder will reach 200km/h in less than nine seconds before cracking 300km/h in less than 27 seconds. The complex hybrid drivetrain is primarily driven by a rear-mounted 4.6-litre V8 engine producing about 425kW of power. It’s teamed to a 90kW rear-mounted electric motor and a single 80kW front-mounted electric motor, giving it four-wheel drive. Porsche says the maximum total output is 575kW, while the torque output is rated at more than 750Nm. Porsche said that when it’s all said and done, the 918 Spyder should pump out 770-hp with a 0 to 62 mph time of 3.2 seconds with a top speed of more than 200 mph. Fuel-economy should come in around 3 liters/100km or 78.4 mpg US.

2013 Porsche Sport cars Prototype 918 Spyder “Race Hybrid” is the mode for the highest possible performance and especially sporty dri -ving style. The combustion engine is chiefly used under high load, and charges the battery when the driver is not utilising the maximum output. The electric motors provide additional support as necessary in the form of a boost when the driver requires even more power. The electric motors are used up to the maximum power output limit in order to provide the best possible performance for the race track. In this mode, the battery charge state is not kept constant, but instead fluctuates across the entire charge range. In contrast to Sport Hybrid mode, the electric motors run at their maximum power output limits for a short time, thus ensuring better boosting. This increased output is balanced out by the combustion engine charging the battery more powerfully.
The main source of propulsion is the 4.6-litre, eight cylinder engine delivering more than 570 hp of power, which was directly derived from the power unit in the successful RS Spyder and explains why it delivers engine speeds of up to 9,000 rpm. Like the RS Spyder’s racing engine, the 918 Spyder power unit features dry-sump lubrication with a separate oil tank and oil extraction. In order to save weight, the four extraction pumps are made of plastic. Further extensive lightweight design measures resulted in.

The 2013 Porsche Sportcars Prototype 918 Spyder’s multi-link chassis is inspired by racing car construction, comple -mented by additional systems such as the adaptive shock-absorber system PASM and rear-axle steering. Basically, this comprises an electro-mechanical adjustment system on each rear wheel. The adjustment is speed-sensitive and executes steering angles of a few degrees in each direction. The rear axle can therefore be steered in the same direction or the opposite direction to the front wheels. At low speeds, the system steers the rear wheels in the opposite direction to the front wheels. This makes cornering even more direct, faster and more precise, and reduces the turning circle. At higher speeds, the system steers the rear wheels in the same direction as the front wheels. This minimises the “pushing” of the vehicle’s rear end when changing lanes quickly. The result is very secure and stable handling. The exhaust system is racing car inspired, with short muffler pipes that come out of the top of the car’s rear end, next to the engine. The seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission has been fitted upside-down to lower the 1700kg car’s centre of gravity. It also has rear-axle steering for better control through slow corners.
All that technology is expected to come at a price, though. Estimates suggest the 2013 Porsche Sportcars Prototype 918 Spyder could cost upwards of $750,000. As to be expected, the plug-in hybrid sports car will command a princely price tag, which Porsche has indicated will start at $845,000.

Sports car manufacturer, Porsche has recently introduced the latest generation 911. No need to wait a long time, this latest Porsche 911 was immediately proved his ability. Latest Porsche 911 is faster than previous generations.

In testing at the Nurburgring circuit, brand-new Porsche 911 was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show was immediately fast track.

At the legendary circuit, the latest Porsche 911 was able to devour the legendary circuit in just 7 minutes 40 seconds or 13 seconds faster than the previous generation egmcartech quoted as saying on Friday (09/23/2011).

Porsche 911 vehicle line director, August Achleitner said that the 911 Carrera S has a lower suspension 20 mm longer than the generation that makes his ability to match the 911 GT3.

Porsche 911 Carrera kitchen runway itself filled by a boxer engine with a capacity of 3.4 liter inline Thursday, 6-cylinder that can generate power to 350 horsepower.

While the Porsche 911 Carrera S has a capacity of 3.8-liter boxer engine capable of spraying power is channeled through the 400 hp Porsche PDK transmission 7-speed dual-clutch.

With these machines, 911 Carrera capable of running from rest to 100 km / h in just 4.4 seconds and 4.2 seconds when using the optional Sport Chrono Package Launch Control.

While the Porsche 911 Carrera S PDK transmission is able to run 4.1 seconds to reach speeds of 100 km / h and 3.9 seconds when using the Sport Chrono Package Launch Control.

Peak speed of this car can reach 302.5 km / h on the 911 Carrera S and 288 km / h for the 911 Carrera.

Are you the principle in charge of a racing team that runs Porsches? If you are getting the new car, you can expect it to arrive starting in November of 2011. Hopefully you've already paid the 304,500 Euros ($433,000 USD) plus your respective value added tax. If you would prefer to upgrade your 2010 or 2011 GT3 R, Porsche also plans on offering a kit to do just that. It'll run you 43,000 Euros (around $61,000 USD). No word on yet on specific U.S. pricing and availability.

Stuttgart. Amongst racing customers all over the world, the Porsche 911 GT3 R is extremely popular for its forgiving handling and basic speed. And it is exactly in this direction that the improvements for the 2012 model year have been targeted. The engine output has increased by 20 hp to now deliver 500 hp (368 kW). Paddle-shifts on the steering wheel ensure gear changes are even quicker and simpler, making it easier for pilots to concentrate on braking. Moreover, the transmission electronics, featuring an automatic throttle blip control, make it almost impossible to miss a gear and over-rev the engine. A softer anti-roll bar on the front axle reduces understeer.



The power increase of the four-litre, six-cylinder flat engine in the rear was achieved through optimisation of the intake system. The gearing of the sequential six-speed dog-type gearbox was adapted to the higher maximum output. In order to bring the power to the tarmac safely and to assist race drivers, the 911 GT3 R has featured a sophisticated ex-works traction control since the 2010 model year. An efficient race-ABS assists braking.



The new Porsche 911 GT3 R will be delivered to teams around the world from November 2011. The vehicle costs 304,500 Euro plus the value added tax of respective countries. The Porsche 911 GT3 R from the 2010 and 2011 model years can be upgraded to the 2012-spec. An upgrade kit is available from Porsche Motorsport for 43,100 Euro.



The 911 GT3 R represents the mid-range of Porsche's customer racing vehicles. The 911 GT3 Cup, as the top-selling race car in the world, serves as the basis. Ranking above the 911 GT3 R is the 911 GT3 RSR, built for GT2 racing, which competes in series like the American Le Mans Series, the Le Mans Series and at the Le Mans 24 hour race.

Porsche Panamera Schmidt RevolutionThe Porsche Panamera continues to draw attention from Europe’s aftermarket tuners, only this time, Schmidt Revolution’s proposal for the sports saloon is far more subtle than what we’re used to.

Porsche Panamera Schmidt RevolutionThe German tuner starts with a standard Panamera 4S, which leaves Porsche’s factory with a 4.8-liter V8 engine churning out 400-horses and 500Nm of peak torque. The performance modifications, courtesy of Rennsport, include a software optimization (€990 or about US$1,443) that increase output to 425HP and 535Nm, along with a suspension module (€390 or around US$568) that lower’s the ride height by 40mm and sport exhaust system (€590 or about US$860).

Porsche Panamera Schmidt RevolutionKey to the package is a new set of 22-inch alloy wheels from Schmidt Revolution wrapped in tires size 265/30 R22 at the front and 305/25 R22 at the back (€4,900 or about US$7,141).

Porsche Panamera Schmidt RevolutionSchmidt Revolution said that it is also working on an interior package with bespoke leathers and trim, details of which will be released at a later date.

Porsche has finally launched the long-awaited Panamera diesel, with sales starting in August. The Panamera range extends with the introduction of the new 2012 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Diesel, further enhancing the model's appeal to UK customers. A luxury Gran Turismo, the 2012 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Diesel is capable of taking four passengers in sporting comfort from Lands End to Loch Ness without refuelling.

The New Porsche Panamera this time further improve the model for English, 2012 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Diesel is able to take four passengers in comfort sport. sporting performance is delivered by the smooth-running 3.0-liter V6 engine with a rated output of 250 hp (184 kW) achieved Between 3.800 rpm and 4.400 rpm.

2012 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Diesel offers a very attractive driving range of more than 745 miles on one tank of 80 liters, emits 172 g / km and gives 43.5mpg combined fuel economy (6.5 l/100 km). With optional low rolling resistance tires, improved efficiency further still, to 167 g / km and 44.8mpg on the Combined cycle. Available with rear-wheel drive and uses a highly efficient eight-speed Tiptronic S as standard. Six-cylinder turbo diesel engine power of new Gran Turismo 0-62 mph (0-100 km / h) 6.8 seconds, with a top speed of 150 mph (242 km / h).

The 2012 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Diesel copes effortlessly with short bursts of speed and alpine transits. This is delivered by the three-liter V6 engine with a rated output of 250 hp (184 kW) achieved between 3,800 rpm and 4,400 rpm.
The maximum torque of 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) available all the way from 1,750 rpm to 2,750 rpm delivers high pulling power. Married to the highly efficient eight-speed Tiptronic S, the six-cylinder turbo diesel powers the new Gran Turismo from a standing start to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds, with a top speed of 150 mph (242 km/h). The Panamera Diesel is exclusively available with rear-wheel drive.

The model’s 3.0-litre V6 engine is state of the art in diesel technology: common rail direct injection through piezo valves at a pressure of 2000 bar, turbocharging employing electrically controlled variable geometry turbochargers (VGTs) and emission control achieved by controlled exhaust gas recirculation, oxidation catalyst and particle filter.

Every Panamera, including the new Diesel model, has a high level of standard specification that includes leather interior, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Bi-Xenon headlights, front and rear ParkAssist, tyre pressure monitoring, automatic dimming rear view mirrors, Porsche Communication Management with touch-screen satellite navigation and audio controls, cruise control and a three year warranty.

Fitted to every Panamera is a Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), a sophisticated vehicle security package approved to Thatcham Category 5 standard, and customers will also be able to explore the potential of their new car by participating in a complimentary course at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone.

Developed from the outset as a four-seater vehicle, in terms also of interior design and the individual comfort of each and every occupant the Gran Turismo ploughs its own furrow. Notwithstanding its distinctive flat and stretched silhouette, 4.97 meters in length and a mere 142 centimeters high, the Panamera Diesel affords generous accommodation for all four seats. The new model can be recognized by the lettering "diesel" on the front doors.

The 2012 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Diesel costs ( £62,134 ) 80,183 euro in Germany including VAT and country-specific equipment and will be available for delivery from August 2011. At this time, there is no information about a possible introduction of this model on the North American market.