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2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Porsche Panamera Turbo S hits the market. The sports four-door coupe will have its official debut at the New York Auto Show or at Shanghai Auto Show.

Panamera Turbo S is powered by a 4.8 liter V8 bi-turbo engine with 550PS (405 kW) and 800Nm (590 lb-ft). 0 to 100 km/h takes 3.8 seconds and the top speed is 306 km/h (190 mph). The improvement is 50PS and 100Nm over the standard Panamera Turbo. The result is thanks to a new titanium-aluminum turbines and an ECU re-map. Still, Panamera Turbo S needs 11.3 liters for 100 km.

The car stands on 19” wheels fitted with Michelin low roll-resistance tires. The company also offers 20” set of wheels.

2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo S includes PDCC (Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control) and SCPT (Sport Chrono Package Turbo) as standard.

The price tag is 167 076 EURO.

Source: Porsche

March 30, 2011

Porsche is developing Pajun

Porsche are preparing a smaller model inspired by Panamera. Pajun will be competing against BMW 5-Series and Mercedes E-Class.

Porsche Panamera is now a direct rival to 7-Series and S-Class and the company needs a smaller vehicle to hit the other segment.

Of course, Pajun will be a four-door coupe fitted with petrol, hybrid and diesel variants. The interior will feature high quality materials and a lot of extras.

Still, no other information has been released, but Pajun is expected to hit the market in 2016 and the price will start at around €60 000.

Until then, Porsche Panamera seems like a good choice to spend some cash.

Source: Autoblog

March 24, 2011

Porsche 911 Turbo S “Edition 918 Spyder”

Porsche 911 Turbo S “Edition 918 Spyder” is practically a bonus to the customers of 918 Spyder.

The special edition Turbo S will start deliveries in June in Europe and prices start at €173 241 for the Coupe and at €184 546 for the Cabriolet version. The US models are much cheaper – $160 700 and $172 100, respectively.

911 Turbo S is powered by a 3.8 liter twin-turbo flat-six with 530PS (389 kW) at 6750 RPM and 700Nm (516 lv0ft) between 2100 and 4250RPM.

The engine is mated to a 7-speed automatic gearbox. The curb weight of the car is 1660kg. 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and top speed of 315km/h (195 mph).

There is an optional Sports Chrono overboost package, which increases torque for short periods (maximum 10 seconds) but over a narrower rev range.

Source: Porsche

March 21, 2011

Porsche 918 Spyder

Porsche will actually put in production the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid. It will be produced in a limited run starting in 2013, but the company has already started to take orders for the car.

The vehicle will be produced in September 2013 on a limited series at Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen plant in Germany.

Porsche 918 Spyder is powered by a unique type of plug-in hybrid system. It includes a high-revving 4.0 liter V8 engine and 500HP.

The price is astonishing – €645 000 and $845 000 for the US. However, the company expects to sell all units, because the car will be more valuable for a collection, instead of special driving experience and abilities.

There is a bonus for the customers of 918 Spyder. Only they will be able to order the limited series 911 Turbo S, either coupe or cabriolet depending on taste.

source: Porsche

March 21, 2011

Porsche Panamera Turbo Safety Car

Porsche has introduced Panamera Turbo safety car, which will be used specially for the 2011 American Le Mans Series (ALMS).

The car is based on Porsche Panamera Turbo and features a 4.8 liter twin-turbocharged V8 with 500PS (368 kW) and 700Nm (516 lb-ft) between 2 250 and 4500RPM. All that power is needed to keep pace on the track. Panamera Turbo does 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and to 100mph in just 8.2 seconds. Quarter mile is covered in 11.7 seconds with 192 km/h (119 mph). The top speed is 303 km/h (188 mph), which is quite good for big four-door coupe.

Porsche are also unveiled two Cayenne ALMS Emergency Response Vehicles which will be on stand-by in case there’s any trouble at any of this season’s races.

There are no further details about the special vehicles, but the company will release more data, soon.

source: Porsche

March 18, 2011

TechArt Porsche Cayenne II

TechArt Porsche Cayenne II Turbo is the latest, exciting creation released by the German-based aftermarket specialist, which made its grand debut at the last week’s finished Geneva Motor Fair 2011. (more…)

March 18, 2011

Sportec SP580 Porsche Cayenne II Turbo

Sportec has introduced a tuning program for the new Porsche Cayenne II Turbo. The project name is SP580 and as you may suggest, this is the number of the horsepower.

Sportec SP580 is powered by a 4.8 liter twin-turbo V8 with 580PS (427 kW) and 700Nm (516 lb-ft). It is an increase of 80PS and 100Nm over the factory power. 0 to 100 km/h takes 4.4 seconds, an improvent of 0.3 seconds and a top speed of 285 km/h (177 mph), instead of productions 278 km/h (172 mph).

Cayenne II Turbo by Sportec also features a stainless-steel rear muffler and 90 mm tailpipes. The brake system includes 6-piston calipers at the front axle and 4-piston calipers at the rear.

The SAV stands on 22” Mono/7 forged wheels in dimensions 10.5J x 22” fitted with 295/30 ZR22 Michelin tires.

The whole vehicle is lowered by 30mm thanks to an electronic suspension control module.

source: Sportec

March 17, 2011

Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0

Porsche has introduce the upgraded version of 911 GT3 R Hybrid. Version 2.0 will hit the 24 hours of Nurburgring race.

Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0 is powered by a 4.0 liter flat-six with two electric motors with combined output of 204PS (150 kW). The petrol engine delivers 470PS, which are delivered to the rear wheels and the electric system powers the front axle.

The new GT3 R Hybrid has an aerodynamic optimization, which reduces drag and fuel consumption. The whole car now weighs 1 300kg, which is 50 kg less than the previous one.

The steering wheel looks very strange, because of all the switches, but the driver can easily operate key functions without having to take their eyes off the road.

“The emphasis of our work was on improving efficiency. That means we want to keep the lap times consistent with 2010 but use less energy, hence less fuel. In this way, we support future developments of road-going, sporting hybrid vehicles.”, commented Hartmut Kristen, head of Porsche motorsport.

source: Porsche

March 17, 2011

Walter Röhrl and Porsche Carrera 904 GTS: Two legends united

Walter Röhrl is one the best professional racers, who the world has ever seen. When you add another legend – 1964 Porsche Carrera 904 GTS and a race track, you will get a lot of action.

Mr. Röhrl drove in WRC in the 1970s and 1980s in the famous Group B. He also won the Monte Carlo Rally four times driving for four different brands.

Porsche 904 GTS is powered by 2.0 liter flat-four engine with 201PS (148 kW) mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The specific output hp/liter is 100.7, which was a true achievement back in 1964. The acceleration to 100 km/h takes less than 6 seconds.

The Porsche 904 rides on coil springs with unequal-length A-arms in front. The wheelbase is 2 300 mm, track front and rear 1 310 mm, height 1 100 mm, and ground clearance of 120 mm on 15” wheels.Frontal area was only 1.3 m², which means a drag coefficient of 0.34.

But enough data! Just enjoy the video and see some true performance.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESO5oJWJ9Ys

Technical specifications

Engine

- Drivetrain layout: Mid-engine RWD
- Engine Type: Flat-Four
- Bore x stroke: 3.62 in (91.95 mm) x 2.91 in (73.91 mm)
- Displacement, ci/cc: 120/1966
- Compression ratio: 9.8:1
- Max SAE net horsepower: 198 hp (148 kW)
- Specific output, hp/liter: 100.7
- Weight to power, lb/hp: 5.4
- Transmission: 5-speed manual

Performance

Drag Coefficient: 0.34
0-60 mph (97 km/h) : <6 seconds
Top speed: 160 mph (260 km/h)

source: Porsche

March 16, 2011

Porsche to manufacture Cajun in Leipzig

Porsche Cajun, the sporty premium rides automaker’s future compact SUV will be manufactured in the Porsche plant in Leipzig. (more…)

March 16, 2011

FAB Design Porsche Cayenne II

Porsche Cayenne II received another tuning package, but this time from the Swiss tuner FAB-Design. They offer both – styling and performance upgrades.

The new wide-body kit includes widened fenders and wheel arches, a new front bumper with large air intakes, side skirts, a rear skirt with integrated diffuser for quad tailpipes. All elements are made from carbon fiber.

The engine is boosted to 550PS (405 kW) and 800Nm (590 lb-ft), which is a gain of 50PS and 100Nm over the factory power. The result is thanks to an ECU re-map of the mighty 4.8 liter turbocharged V8.

On the top of this, FAB-Design offers a stainless-steel sport exhaust system and enormous 22” rims. The stance is improved by lowering the whole vehicle with the help of an electronic suspension module.

The interior boasts leather and Alcantara, carbon and aluminum elements.

Source: FAB Design

March 15, 2011

Porsche 911 GT3 RS Limited Edition

Porsche will introduce a limited edition of 911 GT3 RS. There are not full details, but the new car will have bigger engine and more extreme suspension.Porsche 911 GT3 RS Limited Edition will be powered by 4.0 liter flat-six with 500HP, which is 50HP more than the current version. It will be lighter and there are rumors, that it will feature a double-clutch gearbox, which is not bad, at all. As we know, Porsche is the first automaker, who managed to create a car, which is faster from 0 to 100 km/h with automatic gearbox, instead of manual.911 GT3 RS Limited Edition is expected to have bigger brakes and some aerodynamic modifications.Stay tuned for more information about the new beast.

source: Autoblog

March 14, 2011

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