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Porsche at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show

Porsche will exhibit the new 2012 Boxster alongside the Panamera GTS and 911 Carrera Cabriolet at the Geneva Motor Show at 09:30 on March 6 in Hall 1.

As we previously wrote, the 2012 Boxster features all-new lightweight body, new flat-six engines with direct petrol injection, a completely revised chassis and evolutionary styling.

It is powered by a 2.7 litre boxer engine with 265PS (195 kW) and a 3.4 litre flat-six with 315PS (323 kW). Both models feature a manual 6-speed gearbox as standard, with the 7-speed dual-clutch Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) available as an option.

Built in Zuffenhausen, Stuttgart, the new Porsche Boxster will hit the UK market from May 5.

The Boxster is priced from £37 589, and the Boxster S starts at £45 384.

The manufacturer is unveiling the 911 Cabriolet to a European audience right on cue for the open air season. The new model offers sporting drivers the option to enjoy the renowned dynamic qualities and iconic design of the 911 Coupe combined with the added versatility and driving pleasure offered by its folding convertible roof.

The roadster shares its new, high tech aluminium-steel body with the Coupe and extends this innovation to its all-new, unique hood. When raised, the design of the hood ensures the iconic 911 roof line is retained in its entirety. Intelligent lightweight design, including the use of magnesium in the hood frame, ensures reduced weight for increased responsiveness, lower fuel consumption and greater comfort. As is the case with the Coupe model, the new 911 Cabriolet is significantly lighter overall than its predecessor.

The new 911 models are on sale now starting from from £79 947 and the Carrera S Cabriolet is £89 740.

Panamera GTS is based on the regular model, but comes with updated 4.8 liter naturally-aspirated V8 engine with 430PS (316 kW) at 6700RPM and 520Nm (384 lb-ft) at 3500RPM. It is coupled with a 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) transmission.

Despite to kerbweight of 1 920kg, the 4-door coupe accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 288 km/h (179 mph).

A tuned chassis boasting performance-oriented options is standard; with the air suspension at its normal level the Panamera GTS sits 10 mm lower than the other models in the Panamera range and its damping is designed to be tauter, reinforcing the sporting personality. Dynamic performance is further enhanced by the combination of 19-inch diameter Panamera Turbo wheels, 5 mm rear wheel spacers and larger brake discs from the Turbo – recognisable by their red brake callipers.

The appearance of the Panamera GTS is characterised by numerous black exterior styling details. The high-gloss black exterior package comprises the side window trim, the decorative trim on the rear lid, the headlight washer unit cover, the rear diffuser and the side air outlet panels which lend a particular sporting touch. In combination with the black side skirts, the tail end and the matt black tailpipes of the sports exhaust system the result is clear-cut and striking.

The Porsche Panamera GTS is priced at £90 409.

Source: Porsche

March 4, 2012

TechART and the New Porsche 911

Last week it was Vorsteiner who announced a Geneva Porsche Carrera and now we’ve got news from TechArt. They also have a program for the 911 but this one seems to be having a bad case of jaundice. Being that yellow, the car is certain to be noticed at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. It would be like staring into the sun. Just don’t squint your eyes too much or you won’t be able to see what’s new.

The TechArt 911 has a unique front bumper with an integrated splitter and two fins on the lower air intakes that probably don’t do much but they look cool. At the back, there seems to be too much downforce oriented features – a fixed rear spoiler, a rear wing, a diffuser? Other additions include the sideskirts, some new trim panels for the headlights and new mirror encasings.

Provided also are the TechArt Formula 5-spoke light alloy wheels in 20– and 21-inch sizes specially designed for the Carrera and Carrera S. Alternatively one can opt for the TechArt Formula III type of wheels which come in the same sizes. Either way, the 911 will be lighter and more dynamic when compared to a sibling with standard shoes. The five spokes on that particular Carrera are quite apart from each other and as a result we can see the callipers which are in what color?

All yellowishness aside, your hearing may also be provoked by the TechArt exhaust system that has remote valve control and dual oval pipes through which the car can sing its song.

The Carrera we have in our gallery will be at the show, but thankfully you can have the finish, inside and outside, custom made. Regardless of that, you get a lot of leather and Alcantra, carbon fiber, TechArt floor mats, TechArt steering wheel and paddle shifters. Let’s just hope, that there is some protective eyeware on the TechArt stand because my eyes are now hurting and I am not even close to the thing.

Source: TechArt

February 28, 2012

Where it All Started – BMW M1

BMW-M1-thumb Throughout the years, besides being utterly magnificent, M BMW cars have always been a statement. “I am the kind of person which has a an impressive annual income, a family, clout and an insatiable thirst for sideway buffoonery”. Whichever M car one might choose, the perks are always going to be the same – practicality and sensibility get you trough the mazes of society while sheer power and playfulness make for a great time at the countryside. Small wonder then, that today many well dressed men consider the M batch of BMW’s as a really, really good investment. But few people ask themselves, how and when did it all begin? Let’s just say, that the whole practical performance, 5-door saloonishness was definitely not the case at the beginning of the M odyssey. Enter the 1978 M1 – BMW’s first and only mid-engined road car.

Its birth hadn’t been easy. The company had to act quickly as, at the time, the Porsche 911 was becoming increasingly dominant in the field of motor sports. Believe it or not, BMW needed help. And that help came from Lamborghini. Sort of. The Italian company was assigned to do the design, engineering and production work. Without a doubt, that sounds like a recipe for success – BMW overseering the company that brought to the world the Lamborghini Miura and the Countasch. Probably one of the most talented designers ever, Giorgetto Giugiaro, sketched the lines of the M1 with a particular signature that can be seen in other works of his, such as the Lotus Esprit. Sadly, the times were tough, an oil crisis swept the world and Lamborghini went bust. That meant that BMW had to turn to someone else to finish the job. It was a painstaking process that consumed both time and money. The end result was an overpriced, plastic car of a thing that spawned only 455 times. On top of that, by the time everything was sorted out, most of the motor sport regulations moved on and the Bavarian was left trailing behind.

The real tragedy however, is that, for its time, the M1 was a really decent car. It had the looks, it had the quintessential supercar setup (2 seats, mid-engined, rear-wheel drive), it weighed like a super car (1400 kg) and it had a wonderful 3.5 liter straight six engine that developed 273 bhp. And it wasn’t some sort of an experiment power plant, but a proper one with a Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection system and DOHC operating 24 valves in total. Later on the M635Csi and the first-generation M5 would get pretty much the same engine.

And that’s the thing about the M1. It died off quickly for a novel cause. Mercifully, the M badge stuck on, but now the BMW people were caught thinking – “Why don’t we shove such an engine in one of our own pefectly good saloons, beef up the brakes and suspensions and see what happens?” Today the results are evident. Almost every BMW car in the conteporary line up has an M counterpart which is hugely successful on the market and almost always highly valued by critics and automotive journalists.

February 27, 2012

1968 Chevrolet C-10 V8 10.0 liter vs Ferrari 599 GTB and Porsche 911 Turbo Rinspeed

Dragtimesinfo has released a new video with two interesting drag battles.

The first one is between a mighty 1968 Chevrolet C-10 powered by huge V8 with 10.0 liters of displacement and 850PS (625 kW) and Porsche 911 Turbo Mk.2 tuned by Rinspeed with 530PS (390 kW). The run covers 1 mile and both cars hit speeds of around 250 km/h (155 mph). Which is best? Check out in the video below.

The C-10 takes part in the second run, too, but this time against a powerful Ferrari 599 GTB powered by a naturally aspirated 6.0 liter V12 with Aluminium Head and Block. The power is 611BHP (456 kW) at 7600RPM and 607Nm (448 lb-ft) at 5600RPM. 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, to 200 km/h in 11.0 seconds and a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph).

Enjoy the video!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv9rQjEUYxo

Porsche 911 Turbo Rinspeed vs Chevrolet C-10 V8 10.0 liter

Source: Dragtimesinfo via Youtube

February 15, 2012

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S in the US Showrooms

Porsche Cars North America have just released for sale the new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S models across all showrooms in the United States. The latest 911 is probably the best of all 911 models ever made. The 911 Carrera and Carrera S are excellent choices for customers who want to experience driving fun and excitement of a true benchmark.

The 2012 the 911 has been completely redesigned. It preserves the classical 911 lines, but yet is improved in power and fuel economy. Although it is instantly recognizable Porsche 911, it hides a major secret: the new 2012 models have 90 percent of components are either new or fundamentally revised. First of all, the new Carreras are longer, lower and wider. In addition, they are 100 lbs. (43 kg) lighter, which make them faster and more efficient than previous models. Hence the new 911 is the ultimate blend of modern design, innovative and intelligent engineering and performance. Furthermore, both of the models as expected offer no less than excellent performance, due to some enhancements made. The 2012 911 Carrera includes brand new 350-horsepower (261 kW), 3.4-liter boxer engine which provides five more horsepower (HP) than the outgoing 3.6-liter engine. On the other hand the new 2012 Porsche Carrera S features a 400 HP (298 kW), 3.8-liter boxer engine. This makes improvement of 15 horsepower compared to its predecessor. The 911 Carrera with Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 4.4 seconds, while the Carrera S sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds. The time for acceleration is further reduced to 3.9 seconds when 911 is equipped with the Sports Chrono Package Plus. Top-track-speeds for the 911 Carrera and Carrera S are 179 mph (288 km/h) and 188 mph (303 km/h), respectively.

The performance and efficiency are even further improved through systems such as the Automatic Start/Stop function, engine and transmission thermal management, electrical system recuperation, the world’s first seven-speed manual transmission and the ability to ‘sail’ or coast. At last but not least the new electro-mechanical power steering offers the ultimate Porsche precision and helps to increase the efficiency and reduce the fuel consumption. The new 911 Carrera Coupe has a base MSRP of $82 100, and the 911 Carrera S Coupe starts at $96 400.

Source: Porsche

February 7, 2012

Techart 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera

The new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and S models have received a full tuning package from TechArt. The modifications include exterior modification and individualization of the interior.

The tuned 2012 Porsche 911 features TechArt styling packages in carbon fibre or custom colour as well as TechArt sport tailpipes made of polished stainless steel. There are also sets of wheels in dimensions from 20 to 21” in two styles – TechArt Formula light alloy wheels and TechArt Formula III forged light alloys.

Inside, the stylish sports car boasts full leather interior with decorative stitching in custom colour. There are also custom floor mats, illuminated door entry guards with illuminated TECHART logotype or individual personalized logotype, 3-spokes sport steering wheel with paddles shifters, instrument dials in custom colour, a set of aluminum sport pedals and styling packages in carbon fibre or custom colour.

Techart 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera with TECHART Aerodynamic Kit I will be exhibited at the the Geneva Motor Show.

Check out the specs, below!

TECHART 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S

Exterior

TECHART styling packages in carbon fibre or custom colour

TECHART sport tailpipes, dual oval tube, made of polished stainless steel, with TECHART logotype

TECHART sport tailpipes, dual round tube, made of polished stainless steel, with TECHART logotype

Wheels

TECHART Formula light alloy wheels in 20- and 21-inch

TECHART Formula III forged light alloy wheels in 20- und 21-inch

Interior

TECHART full leather interior

Decorative stitching in custom colour

TECHART floor mats

TECHART illuminated door entry guards with illuminated TECHART logotype or individual personalized logotype

TECHART 3-spokes sport steering wheel

TECHART paddles shifters

TECHART instrument dials in custom colour

TECHART aluminum sport pedals

TECHART aluminum foot rest

TECHART styling packages in carbon fibre or custom colour

Source: TechArt

December 14, 2011

Awards of PORSCHE for 2011

It was a successful year for PORCSHE and it can prove it with the bunch of awards that it got!

The brand new Porsche 911 just has just “arrived” on the market and already has achieved a top motoring magazine award. With this award it adds a further one to the 2011 collection already awarded to the 911 GT3 RS 4.0, Cayman R and Boxster.

To start with the newest award, the new Porsche 911 has achieved the title Coupe of the Year 2011 by Top Gear magazine. In order to give the price, the well-known magazine has taken into consideration important data about the vehicle such as its price, its performance, its economy and its emissions. As a world’s best sports car the new 911 model combines a powerful rear-mounted flat-six engine with the iconic 911 silhouette and adds more power and efficiency, less weight and a host of new technologies to improve more the sports car driving experience.

Next comes the award of the he iconic 911 GT3 RS 4.0. It was judged by EVO as Car of the Year. The reason to make this choice the selectors attribute to GT3 RS 4.0’s extraordinary and naturally aspirated engine. Another reason is that the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 brings together in a road car all the attributes that have made the Porsche 911 a regular winner on the race track. In addition it can produce the powerful 368 kW (500 hp), equivalent to 125 hp per litre. A further detail about the car is that it has a 4.0-litre engine, which is the largest and most powerful naturally aspirated engine ever featured in a 911!

The third award is given by Autocar and it is attributed to Porsche Cayman R. The latter one is declared as Britain’s Best Driver’s Car for 2011, after winning the yearly contest run by the magazine. In the run had taken part 11 of the year’s greatest new cars, and the aim was to figure out which one provides the greatest thrills for its driver. And without any hesitation Porsche Cayman R won it, delivering a pure satisfaction to the driver! With a weight of 1295 kg and its characteristic flat six 3.4-litre engine tuned to develop 243 kW (330 hp), the Cayman R is a representation of the lightweight, mid-engined sports car concept, and moreover it offers a precise and exciting driving experience.

The next award was also given to the Cayman R, which this time made a triumph as the ‘Best Sports Car 2011’ according to the opinion of CAR magazine. This time the comparison has been made between nine cars, and again the Porsche achieved the highest scores related to the tests made on road and track, and the responsiveness and chassis.

The last award goes to Porsche Boxer which was declared as the best among the “Used Sports Car of the Year”. The opinion is given by the professionals from What Car? Magazine, which states that over three-quarters of all Porsche sports cars ever built are still on the roads. Moreover in their opinion, if one wants to enter the world of Porsche then the perfect way probably is to get a pre-owned one. Of course for those who are willing to do so, there is The Porsche Approved program. It offers a wide choice of models in a variety of specifications to suit the personal taste, and in addition each is offered a two year warranty and the assurance of a thorough check-over by Porsche. What Car? Magazine commented that the mid-engined Porsche Boxster this great car can be accessible at not so great price. It is the perfect Used Sports Car because it combines fast drive with comfortability. With the super-stiff chassis Boxster remains rock solid with the roof down. On the other hand the 180 kW (245 hp) and the 2.7-litre engine, it brings joy and satisfaction to the driver!

Source: Porsche

December 9, 2011

Cars & Art Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

Cars & Art has introduced their tuned Porsche 997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S. The name of the project is “Pretty Boy” and you can see, why!

The mighty Porsche is completely foiled in matte-white colour, but it also features some nice light blue elements. The tuned Carrera stands on enormous 20” OZ Racing Ultraleggera HLT wheels finished in gold paint and fitted with performance Dunlop Sport Maxx GT tires. There are also front and tail covers and the GT3 spoiler.

The stance is unique thanks to H&R lowering suspension, which cut 35 mm of the ride height. Last, but not least, Cars & Art has installed a sports exhaust system with flap control.

The Porsche 997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is powered by a 3.8 liter flat-six engine with 360PS (265 kW) at 6600RPM and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) at 4600RPM. The performance is brutal – from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 300 km/h (190 mph).

The power is put on the road through viscous clutch all-wheel-drive system, which can send between 5% and 40% of engine torque to the front wheels as needed.

Source: Cars & Art via WCF

November 25, 2011

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

Great news for Porsche lovers: The new 911 Carrera Cabriolet with innovative folding roof makes a debut.

The latest convertible edition of 911 Carrera is on sale in March 2012. What’s new about this edition is that the new Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet offers sporting drivers the option to enjoy the renowned dynamic qualities and iconic design of the 911 Coupe combined with the added versatility and driving pleasure offered by its folding convertible roof.

The 911 Cabriolet has a high tech aluminium steel body with the Coupe, and the convertible extends this innovation to its all new, unique hood. This new Porsche offers an intelligent lightweight design, including the use of magnesium in the hood frame. It also ensures reduced weight for increased responsiveness, lower fuel consumption and greater comfort. The innovation here, and I am sure you’ll love it, is that the brand new Coupe model, is significantly lighter overall than it’s the former one.

And that is not all. The newbie 911 Cabriolet models have a longer wheelbase, wider front track and the new electro mechanical power. This of course is made to ensure the open-roofed models. The compact footprint on the other hand is accomplished by the shortening of the front and rear overhangs. Furthermore, there are additional standard or optional active control systems, for the overall improvement of the driving dynamics.

And for those who still like the classic look of the Porsche, I have to assure you that the new 911 Cabriolet models offer the same charismatic line-up of rear-mounted, flat-six engines as the Coupé equivalents of the benchmark sportscar. What is impressive is that the 911 Carrera Cabriolet features a 3.4-litre engine generating 350 hp (257 kW). With it the driving of the rear wheels are taken through a 7-speed manual transmission. More to come: you cannot underestimate the fact The Carrera S Cabriolet offers a 3.8-litre engine developing 400 hp (294 kW). It is also coupled to a 7-speed manual transmission as standard. Therefore the open-top 911 models share the characteristic efficiency for which the 911 is very well known!

And if you want to experience even lower fuel consumption and shorter acceleration time, the choice is only the new 911 Carrera Cabriolet (which for that sake offers the 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) double-clutch transmission as an option).

The starting sale-date for the new 911 Carrera Cabriolet models is March 3 2012. But this goes only for the lucky people in the United Kingdom. There the 911 Carrera Cabriolet is priced from £79 947, and the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet – from £89 740.

All customers will have the opportunity to explore the potential of their new car by participating in a complimentary course at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone. And to make it even better Porsche has given a thought about the security of the automobile: fitted to every 911 Carrera Cabriolet is a Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), which is a sophisticated vehicle security package approved to Thatcham Category 5 standard.

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Rear

Source: Porsche

November 23, 2011

dp Motorsport 1973 Porsche 911

1973 Porsche 911 is a stunningly beautiful car and what is more, it is fantastic to drive not only because it has magnificent engine, but it is super lightweight. Still, the dp Motorsport has “added” some additional equipment to the small Porsche or we should say “deleted”…

The rear-engined 911 is powered by a 3.6 litre flat-six with 310PS (228 kW). The car also comes with open air filters, a programmable advance curve double fuse combined with a G-50 Gearbox and limited slip differential are the decisive engine/transmission characteristics.

The tuned 911 also features a dp11 RS 2011 bodykit manufactured from carbon, including front bumper and hood, fenders, lightweight doors, rear fender flares, rear bumper and rear spoiler.

There are also green heated windscreen, a set of green-toned Plexiglas windows, as well as lightweight lamp lenses, were installed for the sake of weight saving. Reduced-weight tail light lamp holders, as well as air conditioner cover and underride protection from carbon, help chop the weight down to the desired figure. The carbon roof panel has been manufactured using the sandwich vacuum technique, and both hoods are equipped with quick release fasteners.

dp Motorsport 911 stands on superwide 9J x 15” at the front and 13J x 15” Fuchs alloy wheels fitted with 225/50-15 and 345/35-15 tires, respectively.

Apart from the dp coilovers, adjustable stabilizers, as well as head bearing, the spring plates and rear-axle independent arms with Uniball bushings are definitely worth a mention. A braking system originating from a 964 model and adjusted for the 911-G-Modell provides appropriate deceleration.

The interior boasts dp 935 bucket seats, the light carbon dashboard, a special knee bar set and the raised central tunnel catch the eye at first glance. In contrast to the body colour, the interior is dominated by black Alcantra. A welded safety cage, a varnished sports steering wheel with Porsche horn button, a lid instead of the clock and a carbon underbody are impossible to overlook. Finally, such specials are featured as a dp Clubsporttank with the capacity of 70 litres, a 25-amp gel battery starter, a smaller windshield cleaning liquid tank, light electric interior airing system, a middle oil cooler with front hood ventilation, as well as a brake cooling housing made of carbon.

All these modifications ultimately result in bringing the unladen weight of this 911 down to 870 kg, so you have to expect amazing performance.

Source: dp Motorsport

November 14, 2011

Prior Design Porsche 996

To create Golf Mk4 from Mk3 is really easy and everything fits without any modifications, but try to fake Porsche 997 with 996 model… Here is a solution and it comes from the German tuner Prior Design, which has unveiled its PD3 Aerodynamic kit for the 996 Porsche 911.

The aerodynamics package includes front bumper and front lip spoiler, front fenders, a pair of side skirts and a rear bumper with diffuser.

Somebody will decide that is not very good idea, because Porsche 996 has a unique spirit, but the 997 looks very different and according to us more like an old school Porsche. So, it up to you, whether you’ll like to convert your 996 model to 997 with the kit from Prior Design.

Conversion:

– PD3 front bumper – fits all 996 models converted into 997 with PD3 conversion kit (front fenders PD3 + front bumper PD3)
– PD3 front fenders (fits all 911 996 models only in combination with PD3 front bumper)
– PD1 side skirts (2X) (fits all 911 996 models except Turbo)
– PD1 rear bumper (fits all 911 996 models except Turbo)
– PD1 front lip-spoiler (fits all 911 996 models in combination with PD1 front bumper)
– Mounting material
– TÜV parts certificate included.

Source: Prior Design

November 14, 2011

TopCar Porsche 911

TopCar is preparing a special tuning package for the latest Porsche 911. The renderings show much about the car.

It will come with carbon clothing and Kevlar elements such as new front bumper, restyled hood, modified side skirts and nice sports rear bumper with integrated diffuser. Of course, the LEDs are coming on default as well as ADV.1 rims.

9ff prepares the modification program of mechanical engineering assemblies of this car. The program includes higher engine capacity and suspension adjustment.

Actually, the new Porsche is not on the market, yet, but TopCar have been already taking orders.

Source: TopCar

September 15, 2011

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