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  • Kahn Porsche Cayenne Supersport Wide Track

    Kahn-Porsche-Cayenne-Supersport-THMBMany Porsche fans will enjoy extremely the next tuning from A.Kahn Design. It is namely the Kahn Porsche Cayenne Supersport Wide Track. The specialist from the British tuning company insisted the elements borne out of diametrically opposite functions to appeal to customers far and wide. And now the Cayenne is a pure example of eccentricity, expertise and style.

    In particular, the Kahn wide track aerodynamic styling package comprises of vented front and rear wide wheel arches with integrated front and rear air dams, a lower boot lid spoiler, LED daytime running lights for front wheel arch vents, sports lowering module, vented foot pedals in machined aluminum, door handles finished in matte black, brake calipers finished in liquid gold, exterior Kahn enamel wing shields, privacy tinted glass, welcome ambient illumination package – under car Ice white illumination and Kahn enamel tailgate logo.

    The tuning continues with Kahn’s cross hair exhausts system in stainless steel, which reflects an attraction to a pluto-matic lifestyle and delivers more silence than ever. In addition, being a true Kahn design modification, this SUV has one of a kind interior.

    Inside is the ‘bespoke touch’, and this particular vehicle comes complete with black carbon quilted and perforated leather with ivory contrast stitching, black carbon quilted leather centre glovebox, Kahn investing in British industry logo, speedo and rev counter facia in red and cream and floor mats in black charcoal finish.

    What is left here, so that everything is perfect is the Kahn wheels. They sit perfectly on the Cayenne, conveying its essence. Created using state-of-the art manufacturing and materials technology, the 22” Kahn RS wheels have simple clean lines, soft organic surfaces on the edge of the spoke and a purposeful mechanical centre.

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    Source: Kahn Design

  • Vorsteiner Porsche 991 Carrera V-GT

    Vorsteiner-Porsche-991-Carrera-THUMBThe new Vorsteiner Porsche 991 Carrera V-GT is something that will take your mind away. Being a true Porsche it doesn’t need a performance boost … or this is in fact the opinion of the tuners from Vorsteiner.

    After all, it has a 340hp 3.4 literflat six power plant that provides an electric enough feel. To go even further into details the 911 Carrera includes a rear-mounted 3.4-litre flat-six engine generating 350 hp (257 kW), and can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h only 4.5 seconds.

    However, they have done some incredible work on it so it is now enhanced in terms of driving dynamics. And this is where the specialists from Vorsteiner have stepped in.

    They have given the Carrera a new V-GT tuning program which includes the following: V-GT Front Add-On Spoiler Replacement Carbon Fiber with Center GT Splitter, V-GT Side Rocker Panels Add-On Carbon Fiber with integrated sill blades, V-GT Rear Diffuser Element Replacement with Integrated Aero Fins & Underbody Panel, V-GT Deck Lid Gurney Add-On Spoiler Carbon Fiber.

    In addition they have equipped the car with brand new VS-110 Forged Monoblock Wheels in Bright Liquid Silver color in sizes 21x9J and 21x11J, which in turn perfectly match the Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres in sizes 255x30x21 and 305x25x21.

    Source: Vorsteiner

  • speedART SP81-R based on Porsche Boxster S

    SpeedART has introduced their latest project based on the new Porsche Boxster S (981). The car comes with entire exterior restyling as well some performance modifications.

    The engines can be boosted with up to 20HP and 20Nm by installing a complete sports exhaust system including new headers, sport katalysts and 2×100 mm twin- tailpipes.

    The aerodynamics package includes frontspoiler lipp, rear wing, diffuser and side parts in Carbon. The car is finished in black-greenmetallic. It also features nice interior touches as well as an Alcantara-leather upholstery (on demand all colours and materlials available).

    The car rolls a set of enormous 21” LSC-Forged alloy wheels fitted with ultra-low profile tires in order to fit in the arcs. If this is too much, the tuning company offers option for a set of 20” wheels.

    The tuned Porsche is lowered thanks to a set of sport springs. No words about pricing.

    speedART SP81-R Porsche Boxster S
    speedART SP81-R Porsche Boxster S
    speedART SP81-R Porsche Boxster S
    speedART SP81-R Porsche Boxster S
    speedART SP81-R Porsche Boxster S
    speedART SP81-R Porsche Boxster S
    speedART SP81-R Porsche Boxster S
    speedART SP81-R Porsche Boxster S
    speedART SP81-R Porsche Boxster S
    speedART SP81-R Porsche Boxster S
    speedART SP81-R Porsche Boxster S
    speedART SP81-R Porsche Boxster S
    speedART SP81-R Porsche Boxster S
    speedART SP81-R Porsche Boxster S
    speedART SP81-R Porsche Boxster S
    speedART SP81-R Porsche Boxster S
    speedART SP81-R Porsche Boxster S
    speedART SP81-R Porsche Boxster S
    speedART SP81-R Porsche Boxster S

    Source: speedART

  • Wimmer RS Porsche GT2 RS Generates 1020 Horsepower

    2012-Wimmer-RS-Porsche-THUMBOriginally the Porsche GT2 RS, launched back in the 2010, was equipped with 3.6-liter twin-turbo 6-cylinder boxer engine, which generates 500 horsepower (370 kW). However, sport car enthusiasts are rarely satisfied with this number of power.

    A true example for this is the specialists from the tuning company Wimmer RS, which have made the impossible and brought 1020 hp (750 kW) to this Porsche. They have given the “underpowered” supercar significantly more propulsion than “just” the series power.

    To go further into details, how they have done this is via the additional in-house tuning for the engine, the two optimized Wimmer turbochargers, the optimization of the air induction, the sports camshafts and crankshaft, the timing chains, the machined cylinder heads, pistons and connecting rods, the fuel pump unit, the two manifolds with bypass and at last the two 200 cell sport catalysts, from which the power unit gets sheer inexhaustible powers.

    For the great performance also contributes the flap controlled sport exhaust system. Moreover, the custom-designed 19 inch wheels in combination with a 3-way adjustable Competition-suspension from KW, are the perfect combination which makes the acceleration faster and more exciting.

    In details, for the 0 to 100 km/h sprint the Porsche now needs only 3.4 seconds. And after 8.7 seconds the 120 mph mark is passed and the speed of 180 mph is reached within unbelievable 15.5 seconds.

    The V-Max is indicated with 389 km/h. And this can hardly surprise anyone, since the power number is over 1020 hp (750 kW) is reached at 7,340 rpm, and the torque of 1108 Nm (820 lb-ft) is reached at 5,680 rpm.

    At last, this superior tuning is destined to have a great outlook as well. The outer dull blue skin of the car is a consequence of the work of the professionals from Cam Shaft company and the foil manufacturer Bruxsafol.

    2012 Wimmer RS Porsche GT2 RS
    2012 Wimmer RS Porsche GT2 RS
    2012 Wimmer RS Porsche GT2 RS
    2012 Wimmer RS Porsche GT2 RS
    2012 Wimmer RS Porsche GT2 RS
    2012 Wimmer RS Porsche GT2 RS
    2012 Wimmer RS Porsche GT2 RS
    2012 Wimmer RS Porsche GT2 RS
    2012 Wimmer RS Porsche GT2 RS
    2012 Wimmer RS Porsche GT2 RS
    2012 Wimmer RS Porsche GT2 RS
    2012 Wimmer RS Porsche GT2 RS
    2012 Wimmer RS Porsche GT2 RS
    2012 Wimmer RS Porsche GT2 RS

    Source: Wimmer RS via Miranda Media

  • Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition – €79,707

    A special edition Porsche Panamera will be offered from the end of next month. The Platinum Edition will be available for the Panamera 4 and Panamera Diesel and it features unique design and some interesting upgrades.

    The exterior boasts a platinum silver finish to the lower half of the side view mirrors, the air-inlet grille lamellas, the air vent grille, the trim on the trunk lid, on the rear diffuser and on the side for the Turbo models.

    The interplay with one of the Edition’s five exterior finish colours results in an especially harmonious and elegant appearance. Solid exterior colours are offered in black or white as well as the options of metallic basalt black, metallic carbon grey and metallic mahogany lacquer finishes. The black glossy finish used for the side window strips creates a convincing overall exterior appearance.

    The standard equipment of the Platinum Edition boasts front PDC, bi-xenon dynamic headlights, automatic dimming interior and exterior mirrors and a set of nice 19” Panamera Turbo alloy wheels with the red, black and gold Porsche crest highlight the sporty elegance of the vehicle.

    The interior features a new bi-color – black and luxor combination creating nice interior ambience. Other highlights include the standard sport design steering wheel and the distinctive Porsche crest on the front and rear headrests as well as the insignia “Platinum Edition” on the front door trim strips.

    Among the standard equipment, you will find a 7” TFT touchscreen and 11 loudspeakers with a combined output of 235 WATTs.

    The price for the Panamera Platinum Edition in Germany starts from EUR 79,707 including VAT. The diesel variant is slightly more expensive – EUR 82,206 and the Panamera 4 Platinum Edition will be EUR 87,323.

    Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition
    Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition
    Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition
    Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition
    Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition
    Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition

    Source: Porsche

  • Porsche 9ff GT3 RS vs 911 Turbo Protomotive 1200 vs Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12+ [video]

    Dragtimesinfo continues to publish extraordinary videos in their Youtube channel. This time, the battle is between Porsche 911 GT3 RS 9ff, Porsche 911 Turbo Protomotive VRT1200 and Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12+.

    The three highly tuned cars are going against each other on the highway starting from around 60 km/h.

    Porsche 911 GT3 RS 9ff and Porsche 911 Turbo Protomotive VRT1200 made a lot of starts, but every time the result is the same. The GT3 RS 9ff doesn’t stand a chance, despite it has 1100HP and runs on VP C-16 Race fuel and on Michelin Sport Cup tires. The 911 Turbo Protomotive just blows the competition away. IT has 1150HP and also runs on VP C-16 Race fuel.

    The second part are starts between the 911 Turbo Protomotive VRT1200 and Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12+ with around 1500HP running on Race fuel VP Import 120 and on Toyo Proxes R888 full slicks.

    This time, the 911 Turbo Protomotive VRT1200 is way behind the GT-R. It just can’t cope with the difference of more than 300HP in terms of power.

    The GT-R runs 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, 100-200 km/h in 3.3 seconds and 200-300 km/h in just 6.2 seconds, while the Porsche is way slower from 200-300 km/h – 8.3 seconds.

    Enjoy the video!
    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNKzKtWuf1g

    Source: Dragtimesinfo via Youtube

  • 2013 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S – 550HP and 750Nm

    Porsche has introduced the most powerful Cayenne ever. The new 2013 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S comes with 550HP and 750Nm of torque. It also features complex active chassis offering unique driving performance.

    Despite the additional power, the 2013 Cayenne Turbo S achieves NEDC fuel consumption of 11.5 litres per 100 km is the same as that of the Cayenne Turbo. The new Turbo S model accelerates 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 283 km/h, which is 0,2 seconds faster than Cayenne Turbo.

    The new Turbo S is all about driving performance, so it comes with combination of an air suspension and active PASM damping control. There is also the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), which reduces the roll angle in curves to practically zero, improving agility and comfort equally. Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus), which is also standard, operates with torque vectoring at the rear wheels together with an electronically controlled rear differential lock, which improves traction and therefore offers more agility in every driving situation.

    All this systems helps you not only be safer on the road, but to be incredibly fast – on-road, off-road and of course at the race track.

    The exterior of Cayenne Turbo S boasts air inlet screens, headlight housings and mirror parts painted in high-gloss black. The ride rolls 21” 911 Turbo II wheels with coloured Porsche badges. The SUV is also equipped with the Sport Chrono package as standard. Nice!

    The interior is also impressive – bi-colour leather packages specially created from Porsche designers. There are black/carrera red or black/luxor beige colour combinations. The Carbon interior package complements the leather features and highlights the sophistication of vehicle and materials.

    The price for this toy is staggering – €151,702. The first deliveries are expected in January next year, so if you have a spare €150k for an SUV, this is your vehicle!

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    2013-Porsche-Cayenne-Turbo-S

    Source: Porsche

  • Petrolicious: Targa California [VIDEO]

    Petrolicios-THUMBDo you remember that last week a new exciting project named Petrolicious just popped up? The web platform aims to bring the attention on high quality content for vintage cars. The people working behind it promised that they are going to publish a new video every week.

    We have to wait no longer, because the second footage, called “Targa California” is out. And if you are huge fan of vintage car, then you should probably know that the Targa California is a non-competitive rally event in its fourth running.

    It includes classic vehicles prior to 1973 which rally through some of central California’s most beautiful places. In fact it is homage to the original Targa Florio race in Sicily. So here was where the Petrolicious crew stepped in and recorded this three-day event.

    Driving in the middle of a pack of Porsche 356’s, Alfa Romeos, BMW 2002’s and other beauties in windy mountain roads is what you are up to see in this exciting video.

    httpv://vimeo.com/50545152

    Video Source: Vimeo

    Source: Petrolicious

  • Porsche 918 Spyder: Nurburgring Test [video]

    Porsche has released a new promotional video of the 918 Spyder, which has lapped the Nordschleife in just 7 minutes and 14 seconds. This is the third video of this performance and obviously the manufacturer is very proud of this achievement of their hybrid sports car.

    Talking about hybrid systems, the 918 Spyder is powered by a 4.6 liter V8 engine and two electric motors. The combined power is whopping 770HP (566 kW). This means 0-100 km/h in 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph).

    The car was fitted with street-legal tires and had the optional Weissach Package which will be offered for the production model.

    Check out the video below, where you will not see the full lap around Nurburgring, but a lot of interesting highlights and comments.

    Enjoy!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pukna2PG97c

    Martini Porsche 918 Spyder
    Martini Porsche 918 Spyder
    Martini Porsche 918 Spyder
    Martini Porsche 918 Spyder

    Source: Porsche

  • 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S – 7:37:90 at Nurburgring

    Porsche has published a new video of the 911 Carrera S making hot lap at the world’s toughest race track – Nurburgring Nordschleife.

    The car is driven by Timo Kluck, who managed to close a lap in 7 minutes 37.9 seconds, which is slightly faster than the previous 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo, which needed 7 minutes and 39 seconds to complete a lap around Nurburgring.

    The new 2013 911 Carrera S is powered by a 3.8 liter flat-six engine delivering 400HP (294 kW) and 440Nm (324 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and a top speed of 302 km/h (188 mph).

    The car is not just fast, it is astonishingly quick.

    Check out the video below!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnSpVN0-wio

    2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
    2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
    2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
    2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
    2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
    2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4

    Source: Porsche

  • 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S by TopCar [render]

    TopCar has published several pictures of their new styling package for the latest Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S model. It will make its official debut at the Auto Show Top Marques Monaco in April 2013. Also the company plans to create a wide-body version, after the official presentation of the Porsche 991 Turbo.

    The whole package includes: front and rear bumpers, a bonnet, side skirts, front and rear fender extenders and a spoiler. All items will be produced by vacuum forming from carbon fiber and Kevlar fabric.

    The cars gain higher capacity due to a TOPCAR partner – the famous German company 9ff.

    Each car also have ultra-light forged wheels ADV.1 Wheels.

    Source: TopCar

  • Glimpse of the new Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Car

    2013-Porsche-Panamera-Sport-Turismo-THUMB2013 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Car was just revealed in Paris and we must confirm that it unites the next generation hybrid drive with new ideas for an evolutionary, sporty body concept, superior and everyday practicality. The body of this Porsche model speaks for a possible car of tomorrow. For instance here the overhangs are short and the boot lid is large.

    Sport Turismo’s dimentions are exactly is 75 in. (1,990 mm) width, 55 in. (1,401 mm) in height and 195 in. (4,950 mm) lenght. Its direction indicators and sidelights are integrated in C-shaped lighting units mounted in the large air inlets at the front end.

    The front end is further defined by four-point LED headlights in absolutely new design. Another interesting innovation is that in the place of the conventional exterior mirrors now can be found two cameras mounted in the side air outlets whose images are shown on the displays in the cockpit.

    Furthermore, the rear of the body was also reshaped. However, it keeps all of the visual characteristics of a Porsche. The rear lights in LED technology and the tail-light panel with the “Porsche” badge are sculpted in three dimensions, and the brake light can be seen between the four-point LED rear lights. The roof termination is “formed” thanks to an adaptive carbon rear spoiler which produces improved downforce.

    Another visual treatment which is very impressive is the new Liquid Metal Blue color which resembles surface of a liquid metal. In addition, the contours and design lines of the car are visible more distinctively.

    The wheels in dualspoke design have a bi-color look, and the brake calipers are painted Acid Green. The “e-hybrid” badges on the sides refer to the car’s drive concept, while the name “Sport

    Turismo” at the rear shows car’s concept character. The milled aluminum battery housing is mounted under the boot floor, which is made of electro-chromatic glass and reveals a view of the energy source illuminated in Acid Green at the press of a button.

    What is so important here is the grand technology included in this Porsche, the Sport Tourismo completes the step towards the plug-in hybrid, symbolized by the “e-hybrid” badge on the front wings.

    The car can now be charged from an electrical power grid. The concept vehicle with generates exactly 416 hp (306 kW) and is designed to be driven in pure electric mode up to a speed of 80 mph (130 km/hr) and can cover distances of over 18.6 miles (30 km).

    In addition, the fuel efficiency of the car is impressive as well. Combined fuel consumption is less than 3.5 liters per 100 km, while CO2 emissions are under 82 g/km.

    To be even more precise the new electric motor produces about 70 kW (95 hp). At the same time the three-liter V6 supercharged engine still produces 245 kW (333 hp) here. In their interplay, they accelerate the concept car from zero to 62 mph in less than six seconds.

    Being a true plug-in hybrid, the fluid-cooled lithium-ion battery is charged while driving as well as within 2.5 hours (depending on the power supply) via a charging interface on the vehicle.

    And what about the interior of the car? The Sport Turismo is equipped with a large central TFT color display positioned in front of the driver. It shows all the information needed – from the tachometer to driving data or navigation.

    The left and right of this camera can be seen two monitors, which are displaying images from the “exterior mirror” cameras. Two additional displays in tube form provide information on the hybrid-specific driving states.

    Specifications for the 2013 Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Car:

    • Body: Sport Turismo with four individual seats, four doors and boot lid; Drive system Parallel full hybrid; 3-liter V6 engine, charged; hybrid module with electric motor and disengagement clutch; rear-wheel drive.
    • Power: 245 kW (333h hp) V6 engine, approx. 70kW (95hp) hybrid module, 306 kW (416 hp) (combined peak power);
    • Suspension: Double wishbone front suspension; electro-mechanical power steering; multi-link rear suspension
    • Energy supply: Lithium-ion battery with 9/4 kWh capacity and plug-in charging system compatible with electric power grid.
    • Acceleration (0-62 mph): 6.0 s
    • Consumption (NEDC): Combined – 3.5l/100 km
    • CO2 emissions: Combined – 82 g/km
    • Range (NEDC): Pure electric mode:  30 km (18.6 mi.)
    • Charging time: up to 2.5 h
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    2013 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Car
    2013 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Car
    2013 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Car
    2013 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Car
    2013 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Car
    2013 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Car
    2013 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Car
    2013 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Car
    2013 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Car
    2013 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Car
    2013 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Car
    Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Paris 2012
    Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Paris 2012
    Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Paris 2012
    Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Paris 2012
    Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Paris 2012
    Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Paris 2012
    Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Paris 2012
    Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Paris 2012
    Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Paris 2012
    Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Paris 2012
    Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Paris 2012
    Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Paris 2012
    Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Paris 2012
    Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Paris 2012
    Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Paris 2012

    Source: Porsche