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  • Kahn Porsche Cayenne 3.0 Diesel V6 Supersport Wide Track

    Kahn-Porsche-Cayenne-V6-Supersport-Wide-Track-THUMBThe current vehicle under the power of the designers at A. Kahn Design is the Porsche Cayenne 3.0 Diesel, which is equipped as a standard with V6 engine and in addition has been tuned with the Super Sport Wide Track. In other terms it is technically outstanding.

    We have already seen that Kahn has transformed a white Cayenne for this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Now this example is painted in Carmine Red exterior paint, which ensures the car looks compact, athletic and delivers ride comfort and exquisite finesse.

    Furthermore, to make the exterior of this Porsche look even more masterful on the road, the specialists have equipped it with vented front and rear wide wheel arches with integrated air dams, door entry sill plates in stainless steel, exterior Kahn enamel tailgate logo, Kahn enamel wing shields, 9.5 x 22 inch and 11 x 22 inch RS600 wheels for the front and rear respectively, sports lowered suspension springs and brake calipers finished in liquid gold.

    The latter elements also serve in terms of enhancing aerodynamics and efficiency as well as handling. Moreover, the driver of the car will sit behind a privacy glass and pilot it while listening to the purr of the engine and the Kahn cross hair exhaust system.

    Next, when one steps inside, one can find the familiar Kahn bespoke touch, which this time consists of exclusive front and rear seats in black and carbon quilted and perforated leather, in an exclusive combination with ivory contrast stitching, further accented by deviated stitching throughout. Vented foot pedals and a Kahn Investing in British Industry Logo finish the exclusive look of the package.

    Source: A. Kahn Design

  • Audi RS6 Gorilla Racing vs CLS 63 AMG, Gallardo TT and 911 Turbo

    Here are some interesting races between Audi RS6 Gorilla Racing with 720HP versus Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Gorilla Racing with 820HP, Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 SL Total Race TT with 1800HP and Porsche 911 Turbo Mk.1 Evotech Stage 2 with 620HP.

    In the first start versus the CLS 63 AMG, the RS6 won with time of 29.776 seconds and terminal speed 279.93 km/h.

    In the second race, the RS6 set personal absolute record on 1 mile – 28.579 seconds and personal absolute speed record on 1 mile – 286.39 km/h. The performance saloon also set personal absolute record on ¼ mile – 11.495 seconds and 199.55 km/h. The opponent – Gallardo LP570-4 SL Total Race TT had problems with the start and after that with the rear bumper.

    In the third start, the RS6 lost versus the 911 Turbo Evotech 2, which crossed the finish line in 28.436 seconds with speed of 284 km/h.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO2KkBuTv64

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    Source: Dragtimesinfo

  • CAM SHAFT Porsche 997 Turbo

    Cam Shaft has announced their latest project based on Porsche 997 Turbo. The 6th generation of 911 comes with both styling and performance upgrades.

    The exterior boasts two colour extremely complex retro – design foliation in a balanced interplay of light blue and orange accounts. The price is €2,800 and upon request, the door sills and visible edges can be foiled, too for €700.

    The performance modifications include sports exhaust system with Sportkats and headers, larger intercooler, air filter, fuel pressure regulator. There is also an ECU re-map for perfect results.

    Cam Shaft 997 Turbo is powered by a 3.6 liter turbocharged flat-six with 650HP (478 kW) and 800Nm. 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, 100-200 km/h in 6.0 seconds and 100-300 km/h in 20.3 seconds.

    In addition, 65 kg weight could be saved for better acceleration and handling.

    A height adjustable suspension from Bilstein and the set of rims OZ-Ultralegera benefit driving dynamics. In terms of interior upgraded bucket seats are also to mention.

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    Source: Cam Shaft

  • 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

  • Porsche GT3 RS 9ff GT 1000 vs 911 Evotech, Nissan GT-R EcuTek and GT-R AMS

    It is time for some drag racing, but not any kind of, but the real deal. Dragtimesinfo has published a video showing a mighty Porsche GT3 RS 9ff GT 1000 making some starts against 911 Evotech, Nissan GT-R EcuTek and GT-R AMS. The GT3 RS 9ff GT 1000 has (as you may suggest) a thousand HP, while the 911 Evotech has “just” 620HP. Nissan GT-R EcuTek Stage 2 boasts 700HP and the GT-R AMS Stage 2 has only 650HP.

    The first start is against the 911 Evotech and after an awful start, the GT3 RS3 9ff GT 1000 managed to cross the finish line first with time of 28.160 seconds and terminal speed of 327 km/h.

    The second start is versus GT-R EcuTek, which won the race with time – 25.922 seconds and terminal speed of 313.58 km/h.

    The third start is versus the other Nissan – the GT-R AMS. It lost the battle win time of 26.967 seconds and speed of 314.68 km/h.

    The last start is again versus the 911 Evotech and again the GT3 RS3 9ff GT 1000 won, but with best time and terminal speed of all races – 26.276 seconds and speed of 337.07 km/h.

    Enjoy the video!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVgBwS47jnA

    Source: Dragtimesinfo

  • Prior Design Porsche Cayenne II Wide Body Kit

    Prior Design has announced their latest project based on Porsche Cayenne II. The name of the project is PD600 Widebody and it comes only with styling modifications.

    The exterior boasts complete wide body kit including new front and rear bumpers, widened wheel arches and a roof mounted spoiler. The price of the package is €8,900 including painting and installation. The tuning company installation costs are kept down to a minimum since no alterations or modifications are necessary to install these parts.

    All elements are manufactured from Dura-Flex FRP (fiber reinforced plastic), so the high quality and strength are guaranteed.

    Prior Design Porsche Cayenne II Wide Body Kit
    Prior Design Porsche Cayenne II Wide Body Kit
    Prior Design Porsche Cayenne II Wide Body Kit
    Prior Design Porsche Cayenne II Wide Body Kit
    Prior Design Porsche Cayenne II Wide Body Kit
    Prior Design Porsche Cayenne II Wide Body Kit
    Prior Design Porsche Cayenne II Wide Body Kit
    Prior Design Porsche Cayenne II Wide Body Kit
    Prior Design Porsche Cayenne II Wide Body Kit
    Prior Design Porsche Cayenne II Wide Body Kit

    Source: Prior Design

  • Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid with Michelin Pilot Super Sport

    All models of the new the Porsche Panamera will be equipped with Michelin tyres when it is launched in July 2013. The performance Michelin tyres grant superb traction at all conditions. There will be summer, winter and all-season tyres in 12 different sizes.

    Summer Tyres    :

    The Michelin Pilot Super Sport was created through the unique combination of three components: the aramid fibre belt, the Bi-Compound tread band and the Variable Contact Patch 2.0.

    The Variable Contact Patch 2.0 enables complete control of the vehicle by keeping the same amount of rubber on the road, even as the patch’s shape changes during tight cornering.

    Front
    255/45 ZR 19 (100Y) PILOT SUPER SPORT N0
    255/40 ZR 20 (101Y) PILOT SUPER SPORT N0

    Rear
    285/40 ZR 19 (103Y) PILOT SUPER SPORT N0
    295/35 ZR 20 (105Y) PILOT SUPER SPORT N0

    Winter Tyres:

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 integrates a new winter tyre design called Ridge-n-Flex, which involves the optimal combination of two features.

    Front
    255/45 R 19 100V PILOT ALPIN PA4 N1
    255/40 R 20 101V XL PILOT ALPIN PA4 N0

    Rear
    285/40 R 19 103V PILOT ALPIN PA4 N1
    285/35 R 20 104V XL PILOT ALPIN PA4 N0

    All-Season Tyres:

    Developed for the North American market, the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus stands out for its consistent high-level performance in all weather conditions.

    Front
    255/45 R 19 100V PILOT SPORT A/S+ N1
    255/40 R 20 101V XL PILOT SPORT A/S+ N0

    Rear
    285/40 R 19 103V PILOT SPORT A/S+ N1
    295/35 R 20 105V XL PILOT SPORT A/S+ N0

    Check out Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid with Michelin Pilot Super Sport on the picture below!

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    2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

    Homologation: facts and figures

    • 1 tyre manufacturer certified worldwide
    • 12 sizes certified for all driving conditions (summer, winter and all season)
    • 3 tyre ranges all featuring the Porsche N marking (N0 or N1)
    • Global tyre coverage for a global car
    • 40% of production will be fitted with Michelin tyres
    • A 2½ year co-development project conducted jointly by Michelin teams and Porsche engineers
    • The Michelin Pilot Super Sport is the summer tyre certified for two different rim diameters
    • The Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 is the winter tyre certified for 19- and 20-inch rims
    • The Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus is the tyre certified, particularly for the North American market, in two rim diameters: 19- and 20-inches

    Source: Porsche

  • Porsche LMP1 To Compete In 2014 WEC And Le Mans

    Porsche-LMP1-THUMBNew Porsche LMP1 Sports Prototype is going to compete in the sports car World Endurance Championship (WEC) and in the 24 Hours of Le Mans from next year. The car has successfully completed its first rollout today on the Porsche test track in Weissach.

    As a matter of fact, LMP1 turned its first laps several weeks earlier than planned, this allows few additional weeks for more testing and further development. The regulations for next year are mainly based on efficiency, which makes the competition amongst engineers more interesting and hides new challenges.

    In addition, it was announced that from the 2014 season, the Porsche LMP1 racer will be fielded by a Weissach-based works squad. The first person to drive the vehicle on the race track was Timo Bernhard, who said that the car feels great and impatiently looks forward to testing it in the coming weeks and months with his colleague Romain Dumas.

    The main aim of the development of this Porsche was to achieve the best possible efficiency without compromising on performance. The engineers started with a blank sheet of paper in the design of the new LMP1 race car.

    Therefore they were able to apply many new technologies within the framework of the regulations necessary for the racings. These technologies will be applied to brand’s road legal automobiles in the future. After all, there’s a race car in every Porsche.

    Source: Porsche

  • 2013 Porsche 911 50 Years Anniversary Edition

    2013-Porsche-911-50-Years-Edition-THUMBThis year Porsche is celebrating a 50 year anniversary of the emblematic 911 sports car model. The celebration will happen at event at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt on 12th of September, where a commemorative 50 Years Edition of the model will make its premiere. The special model will be limited to 1963 cars.

    This number is not accidental. Back in 1963 the company presented the original model to the public as the type 901. The new special edition is inspired by the first coupe and therefore it combines a distinctive silhouette with a rear-mounted, flat-six engine and rear wheel drive.

    However, it delivers more efficient performance, and includes active sports suspension and exclusive body styling which result in modern visual characteristics. To be more precise, the special anniversary 911 is based on the 911 Carrera S. Nonetheless, it has wider body – 44 mm broader across the rear wheel arches.

    What is more, the exterior styling includes features such as Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), special tuning to complement the increased track width, sports exhaust system for greater driving enjoinment.

    What propels this car is the 3.8-litre flat-six engine, which generates 400 hp (295 kW) and thanks to which the 911 50 Years Edition sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 186 mph. The combined fuel consumption is 29.7 mpg, which equates to CO2 emissions of 224 g/km.

    One-of-a-kind five-spoke cast alloy wheels give further contemporary interpretation of 911. The new 20-inch diameter wheels are finished in matt black paint with machine-polished centres. The anniversary edition is being offered in darker Graphite Grey, lighter Geyser Grey metallic and Black color.

    Each of the 1963 cars has a unique ‘911 50’ badge finished in two-tone 3D-style on the rear lid. It also can be seen on the passenger side fascia strip together with the limited edition number of the individual vehicle.

    Other special exterior elements included in the design of this Porsche are the high-gloss window frames and SportDesign exterior mirrors, Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) and standard Bi-Xenon headlights.

    Furthermore, the interior of the car includes styling touches similar to the original 911 such as green labelling on the instruments with white pointer needles and silver caps on the instrument pivot pins. In addition, the centre panels of the leather seats are reminiscent to the ‘Pepita’ tartan design from the 1960s.

    According to customer’s choice, the leather interior can be ordered in Agate Grey or Black with decorative stitching. As a standard this special edition Porsche is equipped with sports seats with 14-way adjustment, while the 18-way Sport Seats Plus are optional.

    2013 Porsche 911 50 Years Edition is already available and has a starting price of £92 257.

    2013 Porsche 911 50 Years Edition
    2013 Porsche 911 50 Years Edition
    2013 Porsche 911 50 Years Edition
    2013 Porsche 911 50 Years Edition
    2013 Porsche 911 50 Years Edition
    2013 Porsche 911 50 Years Edition

    Source: Porsche

  • 2013 SpeedART Porsche Cayman SP81-CR Revealed

    2013-SpeedART-Porsche-Cayman-SP81-CR-THUMB2013 SpeedART Porsche Cayman SP81-CR has been in a form of a project for several months. However we are now pleased to be informed by the tuners at SpeedArt that they have worked on it and now they are disclosing the first image of the exquisite Porsche. After 2013 Porsche Cayman 981 made its official world appearance at the Geneva Motor Show this year, SpeedART has worked to deliver this incredible transformation.

    Now the tuning company is planning to officially premiere the car at the Tuner Grand Prix at Hockenheim racetrack and then to reveal all the details around it. To go further into details, the tuned Porsche will probably be equipped with one of the following power kits: the 345 hp (254 kW), 360 hp (265 kW) or the 400 hp (294 kW) one.

    In addition it includes a sport exhaust systems with design twin tail pipes and optional sound switch. The sporty stance of the vehicle is enhanced by the 21” LSC-FORGED wheels on which it runs effortlessly.

    What is more, for this modification are also used a body kit in bi-color-design which comprises of front chin spoiler, rear spoiler and diffusor, rear air outlets, side panels with real carbon applications and a new designed retro-style bonnet with edgings which will open to the front.

    Source: SpeedART

  • EXUBERANCE: D2Forged Porsche 997TT CV13

    D2Forged-Porsche-997TT-CV13-THUMBD2Forged Porsche 997TT CV13 comes to bring about its exquisite character thus making the fans even more excited of what it has to offer. Its exuberant red skin and its thirst for speed and acceleration is undoubtedly what makes everyone inpatient for the summer days and nights. And in addition being a true Porsche, this car will take anyone’s breath away.

    In particular the 997TT is powered by a six-cylinder 3.8 liter boxer engine, which is able of generating 500 horsepower (370 kW). The unit is mated to a manual seven-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox. Therefore whit this amount of horsepower this D2Forged-tuned vehicle can accelerate from standstill to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds on its way to a top speed of 194 mph (312 km/h).

    To go even further into details, this is D2Forged’s latest multispoke creation and it is namely equipped with company’s CV13 Wheels. In fact, for the front the tuners have utilized Shallow Concave in size 20×9”, and for the rear – Deep Concave in size 20×1”. Both front and rear wheels include brushed aluminum finish with chrome lip and a gloss black inner barrel.

    D2Forged Porsche 997TT CV13
    D2Forged Porsche 997TT CV13
    D2Forged Porsche 997TT CV13
    D2Forged Porsche 997TT CV13
    D2Forged Porsche 997TT CV13
    D2Forged Porsche 997TT CV13
    D2Forged Porsche 997TT CV13
    D2Forged Porsche 997TT CV13
    D2Forged Porsche 997TT CV13
    D2Forged Porsche 997TT CV13
    D2Forged Porsche 997TT CV13

    Source: D2Forged Wheels

  • 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.