Porsche – Page 30 – Automobiles Review

Cars are probably the most precious toys for men

Cars are probably the most precious toys for men and sometimes we spend a lot of money for improving or restoring our vehicles, instead of buying things for ourselves.

People like different cars depending on their nature. Some of them prefer super sports vehicles bringing a lot of adrenaline, other like big cozy limousines or even old-school cars having a real spirit. However, all auto lovers want to improve their vehicles, because neither the speed is never enough nor the comfort.

A very good opportunity to upgrade your car is buying parts online, because most of the times you’ll find the needed spare fast and even cheaply than in normal conventional store. EcklersChevelle offers a wide range of car spares at decent prices for Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Porsche and even for some old Chevy models.

Whether you need a single car part or you run a major restoration project, Ecklers will provide everything you need in order to repair your vehicle. All car parts are individually selected for quality and value, so you don’t need to worry if you need ultra-rare or historical pieces.

Customizing parts are also available including sports suspensions, brake kits, seat-covers, gifts, and carbon fiber trim kits. Practically, you can fully redesign your vehicle in order to make it look better as well as the performance.

Using online parts suppliers like ecklers is a great way to customize your car quickly and inexpensively. soon, youll have the tricked out car youve been dreaming of and can show off your toy with pride!

July 26, 2012

HRE P40SC Porsche 997 Turbo adds more contrast to the road

What could make a Porsche 977 Turbo stand out among the rest? The answer is a dramatic grey and red contrast. It has been achieved thanks to the enhancement which has been done with the help of HRE Wheels.

The car is originally equipped with a 6-cylinder, 3.8 liter boxer engine generating 500 hp (370 kW). The Porsche is equipped with manual 7-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox, sport-chrono package, featuring the availability of an electronically controlled launch-control and an overboost-function for temporary increasing the turbo-pressure.

HRE-P40SC-Porsche-997-Turbo-644 — HRE P40SC Porsche 997 Turbo

Therefore which this amazing amount of horsepower it is no wonder that this Porsche can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in only 3.4 seconds, reaching its top speed of 194 mph (312 km/h).

Now, with the set of HRE P40SC Wheels in Brushed Red with a fitment of 20″x9″ at the front and 20″x13″ at the rear, the 977 can be the star on the road, making everyone who isn’t driving it envy.

Source: HRE Wheels

June 28, 2012

Porsche 918 Spyder concept debuts at Goodwood

Porsche 918 Spyder concept has just made its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It was introduced to the wide public back in the 2010 at the Geneva Motor Show, where it gathered praises and received overwhelming reaction from the sports car enthusiasts.

918 Spyder has unique hybrid technology, thanks to Porsche’s Intelligent Performance system. The latter is responsible for the estimated fuel consumption of the car of 3 liters per kilometer (or 94 mpg), equating to CO2 emissions of 70 g/km. The supercar is equipped with V8 petrol engine which generates more than 500 hp (368 kW). In addition this engine is assisted by two electric motors with a total of 160 kW (218hp).

The energy storage unit is a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery that can be charged from a conventional domestic power socket, delivering a range in excess of 25km (16 miles) in the NEDC on purely electric power.

Thanks to the great power it has, this super sports car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a maximum of 3.2 seconds and has a top speed of more than 320 km/h (199 mph).

And what about the design of this concept? As you can see it carries the design DNA of the Carrera GT and Porsche 917 race car, as well as the RS Spyder. Despite all the similarities, the production version of the two-seater will include a manual roof system with removable roof panels which can be stowed in the front luggage compartment.

First prototypes of the 918 Spyder are currently undergoing their final specification definition. They will include groundbreaking solutions such as the full carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) monocoque with unit carrier, fully adaptive aerodynamics, adaptive rear axle steering and the upward-venting ‘top pipes’ exhaust system.

Production of the 918 Spyder will start in September 2013, and will be limited up to 918 units. The delivery of the first vehicles will begin in November 2013 and will be priced from 645 000 Euro.

Porsche 918 Spyder Specifications:

Body:	Two-seater Spyder; carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) monocoque interlocked with CFRP unit carrier; two-piece Targa roof; fixed roll-over protection system.

Drivetrain:	Parallel full hybrid; 4.6-litre V8 mid-engine with dry sump lubrication; hybrid module with electric motor and decoupler; electric motor with decoupler and gear unit on front axle; electrical system recuperation; four cooling circuits for motors, transmission and battery; thermal management.

Engine Power:	> 570 hp (V8 engine) ~ 90 kW (hybrid module on rear axle) ~ 80 kW (electric motor on front axle) > 770 hp (combined)

Suspension:	Double-wishbone front axle; optional electro-pneumatic lift system on front axle; electro-mechanical power steering; multi-link rear axle with adaptive electromechanical system for individual rear wheel steering

Brake system:	High-performance hybrid brake system with adaptive recuperation; ceramic brake discs (PCCB).

Energy supply:	Lithium-ion battery with 6.8 kWh capacity (BOL nominal), 202 kW maximum power and mains compatible plug-in charger.

Performance:	Top speed > 325 km/h (201mph) purely electric > 150 km/h (93mph) Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h < 3.0 s

Consumption (NEDC):	Total ~ 3.0 l/100 km (94 mpg)

CO2 emissions:	Total ~ 70 g/km

Range:	Purely electric > 25 km (15 miles)

Source: Porsche

June 28, 2012

Oxigen Add Color to 14 Oxrock Line

Let’s talk about wrapping again. Apparently a fairly popular marque of wheels can now come with certain candy shades. It’s the 14 Oxrock line from Oxigin – the Esslingen, Germany based manufacturer.

All Oxigin 14 alloy wheels can have some high-grade foil applied to them and the colour spectrum is immense. Leather based foils are also available. Also, unless you like to grind curbs on a daily basis, the wrapping should last and should not fade.

Oxigen even have a sample car for us which is a Porsche 911 with an appropriately coordinated theme that matches the wheels. We personally wouldn’t go for the baby blue (red on black is our weakness) but the end effect is satisfying.

Porsche 911 with wrapped Oxigen 14 Oxrock

The Oxigin 14 Oxrock can be supplied in the following dimensions:

7.5×17 inches
8.5×18 inches
8.5×19 inches
9.5×19 inches
8.5×20 inches
9.5×20 inches
11×20 inches
10×22 inches

You’ll get some documentation as well – ABE or TÜV. Quality stuff.

Source: Oxigin

June 28, 2012

GEMBALLA Add Aero 2 GT Kit to Porsche Cayenne

Gemballa see themselves as the force of evolution and today’s subject is the Porsche Cayenne 958. For it, they have a GT AERO 2 package which is basically a second stage carbon fiber body kit that adds a little flare to an already existing one – the GT AERO 1. Apparently, the latter was introduced at the beginning of this year.

So the GT AERO 2 adds wheel arch extensions and connecting side sills that “emphasize” (broaden) the Cayenne‘s width. Also…that’s about it. Everything aftermarketish on this Cayenne is the stuff seen on the GT AERO 1. That is, the front bumper and splitter, the rear bumper and the six tailpipes that stick out from it. The rooftop spoiler is the work of Gemballa too.

All finished and easily fitted, they had to find the appropriate wheels to fill in those arches. Will a set of 22-inch Gemballa bulks of alloy do the job?

Source: Gemballa

June 26, 2012

Porsche Exclusive 911 Carrera S

Aftermarket enhancements is what most tuning houses do, no question about it. If one seeks to extract something extra from his/hers Porsche, the logical thing to do is contacting the people from SpeedART, TECHART, 9ff or even RUF. Now though, you can turn to Porsche Exclusive… if you happen to have a Porsche 911 Carrera S. They will be more than happy to provide some extra oomph for the engine with their ‘Porsche Exclusive Program.’

With that in place, your Carrera S will have 450 bhp instead of 400. A Coupe with that kind of power and a PDK transmission on Sport Plus mode can do 60 mph from a stand still in just 3.9 seconds. Surprisingly however, the Carrera’s economy figure remains unchanged.

How they have achieved this is beyond us. No, wait. It’s not. The cylinder heads have been redesigned and so have been the camshaft profiles. The engine now breathes better and thus allows some tinkering with the management system. The Exclusive Carreras will sound right as well thanks to the new variable resonance intake system design that has seven flaps in total.

We get some visual alterations as well. The level of “kitting” will be fairly flexible – one can go for the subtle ducktail spoiler or go all the way to the Aerokit Cup package where there’s a fixed rear wing over the standard rear spoiler and a special front spoiler lip with more vents then ever.

The Exclusive Program will be available in the USA this fall. It will be specifically made for the Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe or Cabriolet and you’ll get a ton of other options as well.

Source: Porsche

June 26, 2012

Champion Motorsports street-legal Porsche 911 RSR

Champion Motorsports has announced their tuned version of Porsche 911 Turbo S. The name of the project is Porsche 911 GT3 RSR and the tuner from Pompano Beach, Forida has practically rebuilt the project vehicle.

The performance upgrade includes a pair of new VTG turbochargers and straight-pipe exhaust. The result is astonishing – 575HP (423 kW) and 844Nm (625 lb-ft) of torque.

There are also other interesting improvements – carbon fiber RSR bodywork, factory RSR floor undertray, new suspension arms, an RSR sway bar and custom fabricated carbon fiber components such as wheel-well housing, brake cooling ducts, inner fender aprons and front floor panel.

Chassis can receive 4-way adjustable Ohlins coilovers for $15 000 and three sets of Champion Motorsport’s very own magnesium wheels for $30 000.

The complete price is $399 000.

Source: Champion Motorsports

June 18, 2012

Nakai-San from Rauh Welt Begriff: thoughts on the creative process [VIDEO]

If you hear for the first time the name Nikai-San or are unfamiliar with Rauh Welt Begriff (RWB), then it is time to be introduced with a bit more information about this amazing Japan-based Porsche tuner.

Basically RWB has combined Japanese and Euro tuning elements, with the only aim – to create uniqueness. In particular, Nikai-San puts this philosophy into practice and creates the distinct RWB style for Porsche chassis. And the Porsches created are one-of-a-kind and belong to the sole customer.Back in the days, RWB has started off as a small countryside body-shop in Chiba-Ken.

Nevertheless RAUH-Welt 911’s can now be commonly seen on both the streets and racing circuits of Japan.This wonderful interview made by eGarage.com, delivers more information about the tuning process, what is the main source of inspiration, and more importantly, Nikai-San speaks about it himself!

httpv://vimeo.com/37040456

June 12, 2012

SpeedART SP81-R Porsche Boxster

More updates from rather silent tuners. This one is from SpeedART – the SP81-R based on the Porsche Boxster/S type 981. It incorporates the full package: a body kit, some power increase, noise, wheels and a few suspension tweaks.

The SP81-R body kit comprises of a rear wing plus diffusor, side skirts and a front splitter. The wing attaches itself on the stock spoiler yet one can notice it from afar. The overall body color is one traditional for SpeedART – dual-themed paint first seen on the PS9-Panamera and S91-R Carrera projects. As for shoe ware, the SP81-R Porsches can come with SpeedART modular 20 and 21-inch LSC-Forged wheels – ultra-ultra light, unique and stylish.

Under the hood, both for the Boxster and Boxster S, there will be an ECU chip that will increase the power with around 20 hp and just as much Nm of torque. Not without the help of a sport exhaust system complete with high-performance catalysts and manifolds of course. That said, one also does get a sound switch just for showing off. Also, a range of tailpipes will be available for you to choose from – individuality at its best. A full set of a Titanium-made exhaust system will act as an alternative for the most enthusiastic among you.

The SP81-R Boxsters sit lower on their sport tuned suspensions, height adjustable absorbers and stiff coils. Still, an airlift suspension is also provided in other to tackle even the beefiest of speed humps.

Inside we are promised a completely new interior that makes use of Alcantra and leather. Better yet, SpeedART won’t deny that it will be much different from the interior seen in the most recent 911 at the Geneva Motorshow.

Source: SpeedART

June 1, 2012

Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S Best Luxury Car Award

The Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S has been around for quite a while now, and yet it still manages to capture the public’s hearts. The latest award to be swept away by the four-door grand tourer comes from the leading Spanish financial magazine “El Economista”. The category is “Best Luxury Car”.

Within 15 days, more than 60, 000 people saw the Quattroporte as the most suitable contestant. Runner ups included the Porsche Panamera GTS, Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II, Audi S8, Jaguar XJ and BMW Series 6 Gran Coupé.

“The Italian Marque can combine like nobody else the best luxury with the strongest performance. This is the very essence of this Sport GT S version of the Maserati Quattroporte saloon. The result of the vote clearly shows that sportiness and luxury work better when they are combined, that people do not want to choose between one or the other: they want both” said Manolo Domenech, Editor of Ecomotor during the award ceremony which took place on the opening day of the Madrid Motor Show.

Popping up the hood, we have to admit, the Sport GT S is a charmer – a 4.7 V8 powertrain that develops 433 bhp and 490 Nm. Further down the line, an automatic/paddle-shigt transmission sends the power to 20-inch, wider-than-standard wheels. Inside various accents incorporate carbon-fiber and Alcantra.

As a model, the Quattroporte has received over 50 awards during its lifetime – which is sort of not enough considering that Pininfarina were responsible for the design.

Source: Maserati

May 29, 2012

TopCar Vantage 2 Lemon based on Porsche Caynne II

TopCar has announced their latest project – the Vantage 2 Lemon. It is based on Porsche Cayenne II (the 958 model).

The main emphasis is on the exterior: setting of the aerodynamic body kid Vantage 2 and extraordinary coloring of the body.

Vantage 2 Set includes front and rear bumpers, front and rear fender extenders, side skirts and kicking plates, bonnet and boot lid spoiler. Besides it’s necessary to pay attention to the technology of the car coloring.

The main part of the surface is painted in citreous color. The exterior details (side window frames, front bumper inserts, bonnet vents, side-skits, kicking plates inserts, exterior mirror housings, spoilers, diffuser inserts, brake calipers) colored with a special pearl paint “Lime.”

The interior also gets some modifications including lines and edges continuing the external color idea. Moreover you can find new decorative panels with stripes of “Lime” color. The car was designed according to the special order for our client from the European Union. The client was directly involved in the design process.

TopCar Vantage 2 Lemon Porsche Caynne II

Source: TopCar

May 28, 2012

Porsche 918 Spyder Prototype – 770HP

Porsche will actually release the 918 Spyder. The manufacturer has finished the first prototype.

The powertrain includes a 4.6 liter V8 with 570HP (419 kW) and two electric motors – a 109HP (80 kW) on the front axle and a 122HP (90 kW) electric motor on the rear axle. This means a combined power of 770HP (566 kW). 0-100 km/h in 3 seconds and a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). This performance comes at decent “price” – 3.0 litres per 100 km (94.1 mpg UK) with CO2 emission of 70 g/km. Furthermore, thanks to a 6.8 kWh lithium-ion battery, the model can travel more than 25 km (15.5 miles) on electricity alone at speeds up to 150 km/h (93 mph).

“What we are doing with the 918 Spyder is redefining driving fun, efficiency and performance,” said Wolfgang Hatz, Member of the Executive Board Research and Development of Porsche AG.

Porsche is breaking yet more new ground with the technology demonstrator with spectacular solutions such as the full carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) monocoque with unit carrier, fully adaptive aerodynamics, adaptive rear-axle steering and the upward-venting “top pipes” exhaust system. In the process, the 918 Spyder is offering a glimpse of what Porsche Intelligent Performance may be capable of in future.
The 918 Spyder will go into production at the end of September 2013 as planned, with the first customers receiving their vehicles before 2013 is out.

Source: Porsche

May 15, 2012

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