Archive for the 'Porsche' Category

Porsche: What’s new for 2009

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Nice roundup here of what’s new for Porsche in 2009.
For 2009, most of the focus is on the Porsche 911, as the 997 generation gets a significant midcycle refresh. A new dual-clutch automated manual transmission headlines the changes, and direct-injection versions of the 3.6-liter and 3.8-liter engines promise better performance and fuel economy. Porsche is [...]

Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder: Road trip review

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We found an interesting road trip review of the Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder.
To the definitive Porsche enthusiast, the use of the Boxster S as a means to revive the RS 60 name may seem odd, given the Boxster’s lack of motorsports participation, but on the street you couldn’t [...]

Porsche 911 Carrera: Review of the new PDK double-clutch transmission

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We found an interesting, but not a favorable review here of the new PDK double-clutch transmission by Porsche.
PDK stands for Porsche Delight Killer. Sad but true: the German automaker’s engineered most of the fun out of it. Like ye olde Tiptronic, the PDK really likes to upshift. I started [...]

Porsche Panamera: Coming with diesel and as convertible?

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Rumors are flying around that the Porsche Panamera might receive a diesel and convertible option later on.
At launch, the rear-wheel-drive Panamera will come with a 300-hp 3.6L V6 from V-Dub. A 400-hp 4.8L V8 will also be available along with a turbocharged 500-hp version. Porsche has already confirmed a [...]

Porsche 911: Pictures galore from US launch

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Here are some nice pictures of the US launch of the new Porsche 911.

Porsche 911: Technology explained (PDK, DFI, PASM)

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Have a look at these great videos explaing some new Porsche technology like PDK, PASM and DFI. As a bonus we are throwing in a dynometer video of the new Porsche 911. Awesome sound!

Porsche 911: The Roock Porsche 911 Turbo RST 600 LM

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Definitely one of the extremer mods of a Porsche 911 out there.
The ROOCK RST 600 LM was built to commemorate the ROOCK Racing victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. ROOCK’s extensive tuning program for the 997 Turbo RST 600 LM includes modified twin-turbochargers, titanium exhaust, proprietary fuel [...]

Porsche Panamera: Caught testing in South Korea!

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The Porsche Panamera has been caught testing in Seoul, South Korea, almost undisguised. See a video below!
The Panamera is doing development time in Seoul, South Korea. In a city where it seems everyone has a cell phone camera, it’s no wonder that someone caught it on film. This time [...]

Porsche Panamera: Hybrid partially revealed

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Porsche has partially revealed some information about an upcoming Porsche Panamera Hybrid.
Although no other information is currently available regarding the Panamera Hybrid, the potentially fuel-saving system could be a factor in attracting sales away from its Aston Martin Rapide and Lamborghini Estoque rivals. Based on these images, it appears [...]

Porsche 911 Techart: Video comparison against Nissan GT-R

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You know everything about the ongoing dispute between Porsche and Nissan about the Nissan GT-R lap time at Nurburgring. Here’s a video comparison of the Techart Porsche 911 against the Nissan GT-R to put some fuel into that fire!