30 March 2011
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 n
24 March 2011
Audi A5 has received another tuning package, but this time from Project Kahn.
The styling package includes a front and rear bumper unit with side blades, rear boot spoiler and a stainless steel sports quad exhaust system. The suspension is lowered with 35mm and huge 21” RSL alloy wheels are added.
The interior boasts complete quilted leather upholstery in perforated Nappa. There are also new red dials in matt finish, billet aluminum pedals and stainless steel kick plates.
A complete P
24 March 2011
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 hi
21 March 2011
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 ge
21 March 2011
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 th
18 March 2011
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
18 March 2011
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.
Packing the famous Porsche SUV with full range of custom goodies, the TechArt program lends the ride more character, individuality and sporty flavor.
On the outside, TechArt is ready to add every Cayenne II with high-end “Aero” engine hood with integrated air outlets, roof spoiler and th
17 March 2011
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
17 March 2011
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 weigh
16 March 2011
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 ge
16 March 2011
Porsche Cajun, the sporty premium rides automaker’s future compact SUV will be manufactured in the Porsche plant in Leipzig.
Officially decided by the brand’s supervisory board, the Leipzig plant is set to become a fully-fledged manufacturing arena for the upcoming Porsche Cajun model, including body assembly line and paint shop.
Matthias Muller, chairman of the Porsche AG board of management, stated: “During the production of the Cayenne and the Panamera, our Leipzig plant has impre
15 March 2011
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.
