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Porsche 911 50th Anniversary Edition – US Price $124,100

Porsche has published a video clip in Youtube, where the design philosophy behind the 911 50^th Anniversary Edition is explained.

The manufacturer will produce just 1963 units of the 50^th Anniversary Limited Edition model. This is the year when the first 911 was produced.

The RWD model wears the wide body of the Carrera 4 and features retro-inspired 20” alloy wheels, green numbers on the dials, chrome trim strips on the front air inlets, compartment grille and between the taillights, along with a couple of bespoke exterior paint schemes and the compulsory badging.

2012 Porsche 911 50^th Anniversary Edition is currently available on the European market with pricing starting from €121,119, while the US variant will cost significantly less – $124,100.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt3E2ZU0p9E

Source: Porsche

October 25, 2013

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S – Top Speed 333 km/h [video]

SportAuto has published a nice video showing a speed test of the all-new 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S. Behind the steering wheel is Christian Gebhardt, who had enough courage to take the sports car all the way to 333 km/h (207 mph).

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S is powered by a 3.8 liter flat-six turbocharged engine with 560HP (412 kW) at 6500RPM and 700Nm (519 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is connected to a DCT 7-speed gearbox.

0-100 km/h in 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 318 km/h (198 mph). However, during the test Christian Gebhardt managed to do 0-100 km/h in 3.0 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 10.0 seconds and a top speed of 333 km/h (207 mph).

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S is available on the market with pricing starting from €195,256.

Enjoy the video!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoKst5KKtdQ

Source: SportAuto via Youtube

October 9, 2013

Mike Newman with Porsche 911 – Land Speed Record for Blind Driver

Mike Newman is a former bank manager, who set a new land speed record for a blind driver. Mike is 52 years old and currently lives in Manchester, UK. He was born with glaucoma and lost his sight aged 8, but that didn’t stop him at all.Mike Newman has reached the impressive speed of 300 km/h (186 mph) at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground in Leicestershire with a Porsche 911. Of course, he received radio assistance with the necessary directions that had to be followed in order to claim the record and more important to keep himself safe.After the successful attempt, Mr. Newman commented: “I’ve done my best. It was hard. Concentration levels are so high. Trying to keep the car straight, trying to do everything when you cannot see is hard work. When I was in sixth gear, I knew I was going quick enough!”The previous land speed record belonged to Metin Senturk, who is a Turkish pop singer. He drove a Ferrari F430 and achieved a top speed of 293 km/h (182 mph).

October 7, 2013

Misha Designs Porsche 911 at SEMA

Misha Designs has introduced their latest project based on Porsche 911 (the 991 model). It will be exhited at the upcoming SEMA Motor Show.

The exterior boasts an aggressive body-kit including modified front and rear bumpers, extended side skirts and a new rear diffuser housing quad sports exhaust system. Other highlights include a ventilated front hood and a rear spoiler.

All new components can be installed easily onto the factory mounting points as each can be ordered individually and some are available in carbon fiber.

No words about pricing or performance modifications, but probably there will be some ECU re-maps and performance exhaust systems.

Source: Misha Designs

October 4, 2013

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Exclusive Edition

Porsche has unveiled a 911 Carrera 4S Exclusive Edition. The sports car will be sold exclusively in the UK, but nothing is mentioned about the pricing.

The exterior boasts nice grey paint job and a “sport design” body kit. The interior features premium leather upholstery and Union Jack logos on the center armrest and door entry guards.

The engine is the well-known 3.8 liter flat-six with 400HP (294 kW) and 440Nm (324 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).

The manufacturer will produce it in limited series of just five units. The 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Exclusive Edition will be available from the official dealer in Hatfield, UK.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1kL8Olxl0I

Source: Porsche

September 23, 2013

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet [video]

Porsche has introduced the new 2014 911 Turbo and Turbo S Cabriolet. The sports drop-top will make its official debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show scheduled for November 20^th. By adding the two new 911 Turbo models into the mix, Porsche is doubling its offering of the top-of-the-range models to four versions. In extending the range, the 911 Turbo Cabriolet and 911 Turbo S Cabriolet deliver the same blend of sporty dynamism, performance and efficiency offered by the Coupe model unveiled a few months ago.

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is powered by a 3.8 liter turbocharged flat-six with 520HP (383 kW) and 560HP (412 kW) for the S model. 0-100 km/h in 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 314 km/h (195 mph). It is able to return 17 mpg in city and 24 mpg on highway.

The interior of the new Cabriolet models follows that of the 911 Turbo Coupe. The S-model boasts a particularly extensive range of features, including an exclusive interior available in Black/Carrera Red and adaptive Sport Seats Plus with 18-way adjustment and memory. In addition, the backrest shells of the seats are leather trimmed with double stitched seams, and various elements are made from lightweight carbon fiber. As with predecessor models, the Bose sound system is fitted as standard, and for the first time, a Burmester sound system is available as an option. The radar-controlled adaptive Cruise Control system, camera-based road sign and speed limit recognition function and reverse camera are also available as options.

The new 911 Turbo Cabriolet will hit the US market in the beginning of the next year with pricing starting from $160,700, while the Turbo S Cabriolet will have a price tag of $193,900.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9gX5BpjnXQ

Source: Porsche

September 23, 2013

Porsche 911 GT3 – Feast for the Senses [video]

Porsche has published a nice video clip highlighting the new 911 GT3. The sports car brings sensational feast for the senses. It offers an emotional driving experience, which you have to feel.

2014 Porsche 911 GT3 is powered by a 3.8 liter flat-six with 475HP (349 kW) and 438Nm (324 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a dual-clutch 7-speed gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 315 km/h (195 mph).

Other excellent innovation of the new GT3 is an active rear wheel steering system. It alloys steering in the same or opposite direction of the front wheels for achieving perfect traction and handling.

The interior has an Alcantara steering wheel, leather/Alcantara seats, as well as red contrasting stitching.

The Porsche 911 GT3 is currently on sale in Germany and pricing starts at €137,303.

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

Source: Porsche

August 28, 2013

DP Motorsport Porsche 911 3.2 – 270HP and 307Nm

DP Motorsports has rebuilt a classic Porsche 911 left the factory in October of 1986. For this year’s 40^th anniversary, the team at DP Motorsport transformed the car into a feather light Club Sport racing car while retaining the looks of a stock 911.

The 911 has been put on diet and whopping 280kg (618 lbs) were shaved off resulting in a total weight of just 905 kg (1997 lbs). The body was completely stripped and every bit of paint and undercoating has been removed.

The exterior boasts lacquered in metallic rock-green (color code 699) otherwise everything looks just normal.

The 3.2 liter flat-six comes with 288-degree Schrick cams and ported and flowed cylinder heads. The throttle valve was enlarged up to 67 mm and further on you will find a lightened flywheel, two 100-cell catalytic converters from HJS as well as an RSR racing exhaust system made of titanium. The result is 270HP (199 kW) and 307Nm (227 lb-ft). The 5-speed 915 gearbox is equipped with a limited slip differential, an external cooler, and of course a short shift mechanism with extended shift lever.

The suspension also received some performance parts – street/sport Bilstein-shock absorbers, Super Pro polyurethane bushings and Uniballs all around. The 7J x 16” front wheels are fitted with 225/50 R16 Michelin tires, while the 9J x 16” come with 245/45 R16.

The interior boasts 935 style Lollipop-seats with Williams 4-point harnesses, a DP Motorsport Club Sport roll bar, a 350mm sport steering wheel, and RS-lightweight carpet. The car is also equipped with an electrically heated windscreen, a lightweight 25Ah gel battery and last but not least a special manufactured racing cable harness.

The price for the complete conversion is serious – € 89,911.

Source: DP Motorsport

August 14, 2013

911 Blu Edition – An Eco-Friendly Porsche

Porsche 911 Blu Edition will be exhibited at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show in September.It boasts a Riviera Blue exterior with contrasting red accents. The car is going to feature a removable hard top that weighs 22 kg (49 lbs) and is held in place by an electronic locking mechanism.911 Blu Edition is powered by a 3.4 liter engine with just 300HP (223 kW) and 287Nm (211 lb-ft) of torque. The de-tuned engine is connected to a PDK semi-automatic gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 266 km/h (165 mph). The engine will feature an improved Start/Stop system and cylinder deactivation technology. Other “green” elements are active shutter grille and a new Porsche regeneration system. So the 911 will be able to do 6.4 liters / 100 km (36.7 mpg US).The 911 Blu Edition will be priced around €74,600.

August 1, 2013

Top 10 Naturally Aspirated Engines

Let’s check out the highest specific engine output or in other words power / unit displacement. Of course, we will take a closer look only for series production cars powered by naturally aspirated engines.

10^th Place: Audi R8 GT – 5.2 liter V10 FSI – 560HP (412 kW) and 540Nm (400 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 12.3 seconds and a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 108HP / liter.

9^th Place: Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera – 5.2 liter V10 – 570HP (419 kW) and 540Nm (400 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 12.0 seconds and top speed of 324 km/h (201 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 110HP / liter.

8^th Place: Ferrari 599 GTO – 6.0 liter V12 – 670HP (493 kW) and 620Nm (459 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 335 km/h (208 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 112HP / liter.

7^th Place: Lexus LFA – 4.8 liter V10 – 560HP (412 kW) and 480Nm (356 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 117HP / liter.

6^th Place: Porsche 911 GT3 RS – 3.8 liter flat-six – 450HP (331 kW). 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 13.3 seconds. Top speed 310 km/h (193 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 118HP / liter.

5^th Place: Ferrari F12 Berlinetta – a 6.3 liter V12 engine – 740HP (544 kW) and 690Nm (509 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h – 3.1 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 8.5 seconds. The top speed is over 340 km/h (211 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 123HP / liter.

3^rd Place: Pagani Zonda R – 6.0 liter V12 – 750HP (551kW) and 710Nm (526 lb-ft).0-100km/h in 2.7 seconds and the top speed is over 350km/h (218 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 125HP / liter.

3^rd Place: Honda S2000 – 2.0 liter I4 – 250HP () and 218Nm (161 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 125HP / liter.

2^nd Place: Ferrari 458 Italia – 4.5 liter V8 – 570HP (419 kW) and 540Nm (399 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 127HP / liter.

1^st Place: Caparo T1 – 3.5 liter V8 – 575HP (423 kW) and 420Nm (311 lb-ft).0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph). The specific power / unit displacement is 164HP / liter.

July 25, 2013

TopCar Porsche 911 Carrera Stinger – €14,280

TopCar has revealed their latest project based on Porsche 911 Carrera. The name of the project is Stinger and it will be officially introduced at the Auto Exotica Show in Moscow this weekend.

The exterior boasts a complete aerodynamics package including a modified front bumper, a new rear bumper as well as a pair of revised side skirts. There is also a new front hood and extended wheel arches. Last but not least is the spectacular rear spoiler made from carbon fiber.

The Porsche 911 Carrera Stinger rolls enormous ADV.1 wheels fitted with low-profile run-on-flat tires.

The body kit starts from €14,280 and fits the Carrera 4 and Carrera 4 S.

The interior boasts premium leather upholstery, carbon fiber trim and “Stinger” sill plates.

TOPCAR also offers an ECU re-map, sport air filter, sports manifolds and exhaust system.

Source: TopCar

July 3, 2013

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabrio [render]

Theophilus Chin has published two render pictures of the all new Porsche 911 Turbo Cabrio, which is expected to be unveiled sometime in the next year.

Essentially, the exterior is not much changed typically for the manufacturer. At the rear, there are new taillights, different rear bumper and quad tailpipe sports exhaust system.

The engine is a 3.8 liter direct-injection flat-six turbo with 520HP (383 kW) for the Turbo model and 560HP (412 kW) for the Turbo S. The engine will be connected to a 7-speed dual-clutch PDK, while four-wheel steering is going to be available, too.

The pricing is expected to be $160,000 for 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabrio and around $200,000 for Turbo S Cabrio.

May 20, 2013

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