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Classic Porsche vehicle owners have an occasion for celebration! Porsche reveals the Classic Radio Navigation System

Porsche Classic Radio Navigation System Porsche team responds to the growing demand for a built-in navigation system for old Porsche vehicles. The well-known brand presents the neat Porsche Radio Navigation System, which combines a retro style with benefits of the modern technology trends. Perfectly fitting in the DIN-1 slot, the system has six discreetly integrated buttons, a touch-sensitive 3.5-inch display and two knobs. The Navigation System also integrated the aid of the SiriusXM satellite radio tuner.

The black surface and the authentic style of the system further enhances the feel of retro and vintage styling. It bears Porsche’s logotype and can be geared in 911 models from the 1960s to the last air-cooled 911 (for example, the 993 series, MY1998), as well as the 912, 914, 924, 928, 944, 968 models. Sweet, right?

Some of the key features of the Radio system include smart phone connection with Bluetooth, low-interface radio reception, precise navigation, two USB ports, external music sources and internal microphone and external one. Cool.

And what about the development?

Porsche Classic Radio Navigation System has been exclusively developed for Porsche Classic vehicles. And as you might have expected, there are tons of optimizations. For instance, the built-in antenna has undergone some contemporary changes, while the whole device is based on Porsche Communication Management (PCM). There have been some extensive tests and experiments at the Technical University in Munich and countless trials in order to achieve these precise navigation routes.

Porsche Classic Radio Navigation System

The Classic Radio Navigation System is already available and can be purchased from any authorized Porsche dealer.

Source: Porsche

May 31, 2016

Winter Facelifts by Porsche are Here!

2017 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Almost in time for the winter holidays, Porsche decided to make surprise for its fans and customers by releasing several images of restyled 911 models that can be yours via special individualization program.

Porsche Exclusive will reshape the legendary 911 Turbo vehicles in outstanding beauties that catch the eye not only with the stunning visuals, but also with numerous drivetrain enhancements. Now customers can choose among extended list of additional and optional features in order to create their 911 dream come true.

The countless upgrades include body changes, interior enhancements and drivetrain tweaks. Let’s take the 911 Carrera 4S. It can be geared with special headlights, distinctive 20-inch Carrera Sport wheels in high-gloss finish, especially body colored side skirts and of course, numerous more small improvements and changes.

2017 Porsche 911 Carrera

Of course, these are only small part of what Porsche Exclusive offers to customers and fans. You can choose among tinted windows, countless exclusive finishes, distinctive body components and interior enhancements as color schemes, additional gadgets and exclusive goodies.

Keeping the iconic lineup in good shape, Porsche team continues to deliver only the highest quality components, incorporated in high quality systems that altogether make what is to be the distinctive character of 911 lineup and the whole Porsche spirit.

2017 Porsche 911 Carrera

So, what do you think of the Christmas enhancements?

Source: Porsche

December 29, 2015

Porsche and the Fairytale for 2017 911 Turbo Models

2017 Porsche 911 Turbo Porsche will make a powerful start in 2016 when the 2017 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S models will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. The vehicles will be offered in coupe and convertible body style and will feature sharper and more aggressive design, enhanced driving capabilities and extended list of standard equipment. The 911 Turbo will be geared with a 3.8-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder power unit that produces a total of 540hp (397kW), whereas 911 Turbo S will produce 580hp (426kW) and will further benefit from turbochargers with larger impelle. The meaning of all these numbers is that they contribute to incredible 0 to 100km/h (62mph) acceleration: 911 Turbo S finishes the sprint in 2.8 seconds and has a top speed of 369km/h (205mph), while 911 Turbo offers 2.9 seconds and top speed of 356km/h (198mph).

In fact, the engines also offer a dynamic boost function that improves throttle response during more aggressive driving. What it does is to maintain the boost pressure during load changes which results on better engine responds and enhanced engine flexibility.

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2017 Porsche 911 Turbo

The new generation of 911 Turbo models come with restyled front air blades and narrow LED front lights with double fillets. There are new door handles without recess covers, while the rear fascia has also received some attention: it proudly demonstrates three-dimensional lights with four-point brake lights and aura-like illumination. The models also feature dual tailpipes and exhaust tips. And the sporty, yet beautiful exterior affair is finished with stylish 20-inch wheels with seven double spokes.

Additional equipment

The well-known Sport Chrono Pack is now a standard feature for the 2017 editions. It offers some drivetrain tweaks, enhances the driving dynamics and can be used to change the driving character of the vehicle in four ways: Normal, Sport, Sport Plus and Individual. Another cool feature is the Sport Response button. When it is pressed, it preconditions the engine and gearbox and offers some boosted performance for up to 20 seconds.

2017 Porsche 911 Turbo

And as we talk about performance, we must mention the PASM feature that delivers even better balance between performance and comfort. Furthermore, 911 Turbo S offers a full array of performance gadgets like the active roll stabilization program and Porsche Composite Ceramic Brake. The vehicles will also benefit from Park Assist front and rear cameras, LED headlights, 18-way Adaptive Sport Seats Plus, two-tone leather interior and carbon-fiber elements.

It gets better and better, right? I wonder, what do you think about Porsche’s 2017 models?

Source: Porsche

December 1, 2015

How to Buy Your Dream Porsche? [VIDEO]

Porsche 911s Front and Rear View

Porsche is not only a word that exemplifies the dream-car of almost everyone, it is also a religion! Figuratively speaking of course! And I don’t think there is anyone in the world who didn’t dreamt of at least driving one… But what is a prerequisite when you finally got the change of buying your dream car, especially a classic one, being it a Porsche or any other model? The answer is simple: expert knowledge.

In the video below, Harry Metcalfe will tell you more on how to buy a classic Porsche and for what else you should be looking for.
In the video you will also see a pair of incredible 911s, the one is 1972 2.4 S and the other – 1991 964 RS N/GT. In fact, these two have already been sold during the auctions at the Silverstone Classic between 25th and 26th of July.

First Metcalfe talks about the 1972 Porsche 911 2.4 S. He walks viewers around the car, telling about the signs of originality and even how to age the car by its oil filler cover. He also points out why the original paint is so important and where to spot ‘hidden’ repairs.

The 1991 Porsche 964 RS N/GT on the other hand, was originally one of the first cars off the production line as the first-ever N/GT (Clubsport). It is so exclusive, that it definitely makes in collector’s dream.

964 RS N/GT features roll cage, racing bucket seats and air-conditioning as well as carpets. In addition, the car has had a very interesting history, but you will find out more about it when you watch the video below, where Metcalfe tells the story of this very special car while also looking at ways to check its originality.

httpv://youtu.be/qHuawyvxLbI

Source: Silverstone Auctions via YouTube

August 11, 2015

Porsche Classic Will Recreate Dashboard of Classic 911 Models

Porsche Classic starts the reproduction of the beautiful dashboards for vintage 911 vehicles from 1969 to 1975. The complex manufacturing process comes with a blend of high quality design standards and a spirit and romance of a vintage vehicle. The detailed texture, the feel and colors of the new old interior are crafted with the idea to be as close to the original as possible. In fact, it can be ordered directly from any Porsche dealer in the United States.

As you know, the classic vehicle’s interior and hardware are incredibly vulnerable to sun radiation and temperature, that can destroy or damage the beautiful interior. But don’t worry. Today’s developed technical tweaks and materials will last longer and the Porsche team ensures and promises incredible quality and feel, mixed with incredible endurance features.

As with the original models, the dashboard comes with loudspeaker cover, that can be installed by the original assembly procedure: by removing the windshield. This is why Porsche engineers recommend doing it with only authorized Porsche engineers.

Furthermore, to bring the optimal restoration of the classic vehicle, the company is creating a special and complex international network, that will connect about 100 authorized Porsche dealers. Porsche customers will be granted wit wide variety of Porsche Classic products and services.

Porsche team surely knows how to make its customers happy. What do you think?

Source: Porsche

June 1, 2015

Ingo Noak Tuning Porsche 911 997

Ingo Noak Tuning has presented their latest project based on Porsche 911 997. The sports car has received a complete aerodynamics package as well as new wheels and suspension.

The exterior boasts a wide body kit including a completely new front bumper with massive ventilation shafts and side cup-wings made of carbon fiber. They are also fender extensions (front and rear) as well as modified rear bumper and a pair of wide side skirts. There is also a big rear wing including air-ram engine cover. The highlight on the rear is surely the centrally positioned sports exhaust system made of stainless steel with its two 90 mm end-pipes. They were positioned to look like a diagonally-laid muffler has been installed.

The tuned 911 also comes with a set of classical racing sports rims – 8.5J x 19” at the front with 235/35 R19 tires and 11J x 19” at the rear fitted with 305/30 R19. To create a perfect blend of the rims with the edges of the fender, there were also even more significant toe enlargements with a width of 60 in front and in the rear, even 120 millimeters per axle.

To be sure that the wide-body does not only look sporty but can also be moved in a dynamic manner, the specialists from far up northern Germany relied on the racing sports competence of KW. The KW coil-over kit of variation 3 thus offers hundreds of compression and rebound adjustment options and also has special compensation tanks on the spring strut. The driving behavior can be individually adapted at all times, to the needs of the driver and the terrain.

The interior boasts minor upgrades including a painted center console and specially converted sports seats in leather and carbon combination including back rest made of carbon.

Source: Noak Tuning

August 15, 2014

2014 Porsche 911 GT3 – Active Rear Steering [video]

Originally, Porsche has presented the Active Rear Steering with the 918 Spyder Concept and now the all-new 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 comes with the same one as standard. The active rear-wheel steering drastically helps the handling and this means faster lap times and incredible traction improvement.

The Active Rear Steering will turn the rear wheels in opposite direction of the front ones at speeds of up to 50 km/h (31 mph), while beyond that barrier, the rear wheels are going to turn in the same direction to improve stability. This is possible thanks to two actuators which are in charge of steering the rear wheels up to 1.5 degrees.

2014 Porsche 911 GT3 is powered by a 3.8 liter flat-six – 475 HP (349 kW) and 438 Nm (324 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 315 km/h (195 mph).

Here is a short video demonstrating, how the innovative system works!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvQh2ue–0g

Source: Porsche

March 12, 2014

Switzer Porsche 911 (997) Turbo – 900HP an 1,083Nm

Switzer Performanceunleashed another beast – Porsche 911 Turbo with 900HP based on the 997 model.

The result is thanks to a number of upgrades including bigger turbochargers, new intercoolers and a high-flow air intake system as well as a flex-fuel injection system and a stainless steel sports exhaust system. The result is sensational – 900HP (671 kW) and 1,083Nm (800 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in less than 3.0 seconds and a top speed of over 340 km/h (212 mph). ¼ mile is covered in just 9.0 seconds.

Other upgrades include a set of H&R lowering springs and 19” HRE 597 Rs wheels fitted with high-performance Toyo R888 tires.

The owners plans to take place in a series of standing mile events this year with his super powerful Porsche and we wish him luck… especially with a license plate – KCHME (“Catch me”), which is obviously not so easy.

Source: Switzer

February 25, 2014

Porsche 911 Turbo 997 DT1200R – 0-300 km/h in 13.6 seconds [video]

Dragtimesinfo has published a video with world fastest Porsche 911 Tiptronic – the 997 Turbo DT1200R. The sports has 1200HP under the rear hood and accelerates like a lightning bolt.

The DT1200R made two runs – the first one alone and the second versus BMW X6 M PP-Performance Stage 5 – 850HP.

In the first start, the Porsche stopped the clock on 24.932 seconds with 355 km/h on 1 mile mark and 10.992 seconds with 244.9 km/h on ¼ mile. During the second run, the tuned 997 Turbo finished in 23.830 seconds with 316 km/h – according to the information in the end of the clip. Still, in other start the Porsche managed to do 23.669 seconds with 370 km/h.

The official acceleration times are : 0-100 km/h in 2.4 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 5.9 seconds and 0-300 km/h in 13.6 seconds. ¼ mile in 9.6 seconds with 246.74 km/h and 1 mile in 23.669 seconds with 370.75 km/h.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksKBXgWyTR4

Source: Dragtimesinfo

January 17, 2014

OK-Chiptuning Porsche 911 GT2

OK-Tuning has presented their performance package for the mighty Porsche 911 (997) GT2. The sports car comes with a lot of performance upgrades as well as engine boost.

Some of the performance parts are new carbon-ceramic brake system, a roll cage and an Akrapovic racing exhaust system including manifolds and sport catalysts. Last, but not least OK-Tuning fitted the tuned GT2 with modified GT2 RS intercoolers.

The interior boasts carbon and Alcantara trim, racing bucket seats and fire extinguisher.

The twin-turbo 3.6 liter twin-turbo flat-six is boosted to 680HP (500 kW) and 880Nm (652 lb-ft) of torque. This is an increase of 150HP and 200Nm over the standard model. 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, 100-200 km/h takes 5.1 seconds and 100-300 km/h in 18 seconds.

Other highlights include OZ Ultraleggera HLT wheels fitted with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tires and new LED taillights.

Pricing for OK Remapping starts from €3,500.

Source: OK-Chiptuning

January 15, 2014

Porsche 911 Targa: A Modern Classic Debuts

Porsche-911-Targa-shadow Porsche-911-Targa-medium There it is. The Porsche 911 Targa marks its world premiere at the Detroit Auto Show. We are genuinely excited about this one, because you know, it brings something fresh to the table. Yes, it’s a reinterpretation of a classic, but even that is welcome in our books in this world of compact-SUV dominance.

How does the Targa essentially differentiate itself from the rest of the Porsche lineup? Well, it’s a coupe but it’s not, a convertible but not entirely. It has a retractable roof over the driver and passenger seats, a wide bar where you’d expect to find the B-Pillers, and a wrap-around rear window without any pillars again. This being the 21st century and all, everything happens electronically.

Basically, the Targa system has two movable parts: a soft top and a glass rear window. With the press of a button, the rear window, which is attached to the convertible top compartment lid, opens up and tilts automatically. All the while, two flaps open in the Targa bar, releasing the soft top’s kinematics. The convertible top gets released, folded into a Z-shape as the roof opens, and stowed away behind the rear seats. Once the top has been retracted, the flaps in the bar close and the rear window moves back into position once again. The roof takes around 19 seconds to open or close only when the vehicle is stationary. In case you don’t want the wind in your hair when the top is down, a deflector integrated in the cowl panel frame can be put up manually.

Although Porsche are being silent about the weight, they do stress out that the rear window is made from an extremely lightweight laminated safety glass. Inside the cabin, the front roof element is lined with black fabric while the Targa roof bar boasts a layer of Alcantara.

As for the oily bits, the Targa – in true Porsche fashion – comes in to models: the 3.4-liter, 350 hp 911 Targa 4 and the 3.8-liter, 400 hp 911 Targa 4S. Both are all-wheel drive exclusively. The former comes with a 7-speed manual as standard. Should you chose, however, to equip it with Porsche’s Doppelkupplung transmission and the Sport Chrono Package, you’d be able to hit the 60 mph mark in 4.8 seconds.

The 911 Targa 4S, on the other hand, does the same stretch in 4.4 seconds with the same ticks on the options list. Both versions get pretty good gas mileage as well. From 32 to 28 mpg depending on the model choice and transmission.

Standard equipment on each model includes leather interior, sports seats, automatic climate contro, Bi-Xenon headlights, 7-inch color touch screen navgation, digital radio, MP3 connectivity, Porsche Stability Management, Porsche Traction Management and a three-year warranty.

The Targa 4S adds to that 20-inch alloy wheels, Porsche Active Suspension Managemnet, torque vectoring, and a rear limited slip differential.

Source: Porsche

January 14, 2014

Caractere Exclusive Porsche 911 Cabriolet

Caractere Exclusive has introduced their latest project based on the new Porsche 911 Cabriolet (the 991 model).

The exterior boasts full conversion kit including modified front and rear bumpers as well as different side skirts. All elements are manufactured from polyurethane (PU). Other highlights include a new wing featuring a third brake light, engine vents and a boot lid.

Caractere 911 Cabriolet is finished in white paint, while the three-piece modular matte GRAPHITE CW2 forged alloys boast two-tone finish. They are available in 20” or 21” sizes.

No words about performance upgrades.

Source: Caractere Exclusive

December 4, 2013

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And what about the development?

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