Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Reviews

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Review
With a power output of 408 hp, outstanding vehicle dynamics, and rear-wheel drive, the new Porsche 911 Carrera GTS ascends to the top of the base Carrera models, squeezing in between the 911 Carrera S and 911 Turbo. A sports exhaust system completes the performance tuning with two dual tailpipes. The Carrera GTS comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission, and upon request, a seven-speed Porsche PDK transmission is available. What really sets the 911 Carrera GTS apart from the 911 Carrera S is its wide-body design. The Porsche 911 Carrera GTS back end is 1.7 inches wider than the base 911. For instance, the GTS runs on 19-inch center-mount RS Spyder wheels, painted in black, with high-gloss finish rim flanges, and 305/30ZR-19 tires on the rear axle. Other optical features include the SportDesign front apron with spoiler edge, painted in black, special sideskirts, also in black, and the Carrera GTS logotype on doors and rear lid, in black or silver depending on the body color. Black Alcantara dominates the interior

This time, the 385-horsepower 911 Carrera S has evolved into the 403-horsepower 911 Carrera GTS. Perfectly suited to slot into the gap between the 385-horsepower Carrera S and the 435-horsepower GT3, the GTS combines the 44-millimeter wider Carrera 4 body, wider rear track and wheels with rear-wheel drive. A new resonance intake manifold uses six vacuum-controlled tuning flaps to switch between power and torque-optimized geometry. This change increases torque in the mid-rev range. The sport exhaust system we've loved the sound of as an option on the Carrera S, comes standard on the GTS. Top track speed is 190 mph, yet the new Porsche 911 Carrera GTS will offer fuel economy of up to 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway.

With an output of 408 hp, the vehicle dynamics and an excellent specification that highlights the character's iconic sports coupe, climb the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS on top of the Carrera model series.

By default, the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS a six-speed manual and seven-speed dual clutch Porsche (PDK) is available. True to Porsche Intelligent Performance philosophy, this adds sporty appeal goes hand in hand with rational: the new Porsche 911 Carrera GTS consumes more fuel than a Carrera S in the new European driving cycle (NEDC). A single family Porsche 911 Carrera GTS joins the body 44 millimeters wider wheel drive Carrera 4 models - also expanded its rear track - a classic rear-wheel drive configuration.

There are many details that emphasizes design and technology of the 911 Carrera GTS Carrera model from another. For example, the headquarters of Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, the 19-inch center-lock wheel RS Spyder, rims painted black with a high-gloss finish with tires 235/35 ZR 19 front axle and 305/30 ZR 19 tires at the rear.

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Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Reviews

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Review
With a power output of 408 hp, outstanding vehicle dynamics, and rear-wheel drive, the new Porsche 911 Carrera GTS ascends to the top of the base Carrera models, squeezing in between the 911 Carrera S and 911 Turbo. A sports exhaust system completes the performance tuning with two dual tailpipes. The Carrera GTS comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission, and upon request, a seven-speed Porsche PDK transmission is available. What really sets the 911 Carrera GTS apart from the 911 Carrera S is its wide-body design. The Porsche 911 Carrera GTS back end is 1.7 inches wider than the base 911. For instance, the GTS runs on 19-inch center-mount RS Spyder wheels, painted in black, with high-gloss finish rim flanges, and 305/30ZR-19 tires on the rear axle. Other optical features include the SportDesign front apron with spoiler edge, painted in black, special sideskirts, also in black, and the Carrera GTS logotype on doors and rear lid, in black or silver depending on the body color. Black Alcantara dominates the interior

This time, the 385-horsepower 911 Carrera S has evolved into the 403-horsepower 911 Carrera GTS. Perfectly suited to slot into the gap between the 385-horsepower Carrera S and the 435-horsepower GT3, the GTS combines the 44-millimeter wider Carrera 4 body, wider rear track and wheels with rear-wheel drive. A new resonance intake manifold uses six vacuum-controlled tuning flaps to switch between power and torque-optimized geometry. This change increases torque in the mid-rev range. The sport exhaust system we've loved the sound of as an option on the Carrera S, comes standard on the GTS. Top track speed is 190 mph, yet the new Porsche 911 Carrera GTS will offer fuel economy of up to 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway.

With an output of 408 hp, the vehicle dynamics and an excellent specification that highlights the character's iconic sports coupe, climb the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS on top of the Carrera model series.

By default, the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS a six-speed manual and seven-speed dual clutch Porsche (PDK) is available. True to Porsche Intelligent Performance philosophy, this adds sporty appeal goes hand in hand with rational: the new Porsche 911 Carrera GTS consumes more fuel than a Carrera S in the new European driving cycle (NEDC). A single family Porsche 911 Carrera GTS joins the body 44 millimeters wider wheel drive Carrera 4 models - also expanded its rear track - a classic rear-wheel drive configuration.

There are many details that emphasizes design and technology of the 911 Carrera GTS Carrera model from another. For example, the headquarters of Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, the 19-inch center-lock wheel RS Spyder, rims painted black with a high-gloss finish with tires 235/35 ZR 19 front axle and 305/30 ZR 19 tires at the rear.

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2011 Porsche Cayman R Reviews

2011 Porsche Cayman R Reviews

2011 Porsche Cayman is one of the best luxury sports cars on the market.
If you’re checking out luxury sports cars, you’ve probably looked at both the 2011 Porsche Cayman and the 2011 Porsche Boxster. The base Cayman gets 10 more horsepower.

Other Sports Cars to Consider
If you want all-out performance, give the Porsche Boxster a whirl. For 2011, it adds another model to the line -- the Spyder -- and test drivers are calling it one of the best luxury sports cars ever. Rather, the Corvette is all about hardcore sports performance. This powertrain produces 100 more horsepower than the Cayman R.

Details: 2010 Porsche Cayman
The Porsche Cayman is available in three trims: the Cayman, the Cayman S and the Cayman R. The Cayman R isn’t available at the moment because Porsche is updating it.

Remember Porsche announced a few days ago it will bring a new mid-engined sports car in LA? First the engine. The the sprint from 0 to 60 mph, now made in 4.9 seconds (or 4,7 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono packages) and the top speed of 175 mph with manual gearbox, or 174 mph with PDK.

With the new Cayman R, Porsche also focused on reducing the car’s weight. Also for the exterior the Cayman R gets distinctive fixed rear spoiler, high-quality silver-painted wheels and numerous sporting highlights, black-framed headlights, black exterior mirrors and the "PORSCHE" lettering on the side – in contrasting black or silver, depending on the body color.
The new Cayman R combines all these attributes without compromise. 55 kilograms (121 lb) lighter and with ten horsepower more than the Cayman S, the new mid-engine coupé from Dr. Ing.

The new mid-engine coupé is powered by a tuned-up 3.4-litre six-cylinder engine developing 330 hp (243 kW). The new mid-engine coupé is capable of a top speed of 282 km/h (175 mph) with manual gearbox, or 280 km/h (174 mph) with PDK. With a DIN unladen weight of just 1,295 kilograms (2855 lb) the Porsche engineers were able to reduce the power-to-weight ratio of the coupé with standard manual gearbox to 3.9 kilograms (8.6 lb) per horsepower, with the PDK version weighing 4.0 kilograms (8.8 lb) per horsepower.

The black-framed headlights, black exterior mirrors and the "PORSCHE" lettering on the side – in contrasting black or silver, depending on the body colour – take design cues from classic Porsche racing cars.

The new Porsche Cayman R will go on sale from February 2011. Go to www.porsche.com/cayman-r-live to listen to the Porsche press conference broadcast live from the Los Angeles Auto Show starting 7:55 p.m. German Time.

Driver-focused Porsche Cayman S uses a single fuel tank slightly Smaller 54-liter and a sport suspension lowers that Porsche Cayman S with the 20 mm.

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Porsche, Cayenne and Panamera Refine

Porsche felt it was time to upgrade its flagship 2 models namely the Porsche Cayenne and Porsche Panamera. Both models are also now more enriched with new machinery following completion of extra options.

In Cayenne, Porsche has perfected uncover 3,000 cc V6 diesel engine that power now up 5 dk. This turned out to influence the level of CO2 emissions is the engine that has been revised to drop to 189 g / km. With decreasing levels of CO2 emissions, the mainstay of Porsche's SUV is feasible to get tax breaks in the UK by 30%.

The strength of this new engine was more powerful Porsche Cayenne because it only takes 7.6 seconds to accelerate from 0-100 km / hour. In addition to tighter fuel consumption was revised Cayenne is also more economical. Porsche claims its fuel consumption of 16.58 km / liter and a maximum speed of the Cayenne is the higher ie 220 km / hour.

While the Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid variants, driving impression presented is now more subtle when running in electric mode at low speeds. Porsche claimed a fine impression of a drive is beginning to feel from the start.

In addition to these two variants, the ability of most sporty variant of the Porsche Cayenne even more powerful. Thanks to the provision of optional devices power kit for turbocharger, Porsche Cayenne Turbo power up 40 hp to 540 hp with torque also increased by 50 Nm to 750 Nm.

This lead to the Cayenne Turbo is faster in reaching a speed of 100 km / h from rest, which only takes 4.6 seconds. The highest speed of the Cayenne Turbo also increased to 283 km / hour.

Porsche says the Cayenne Turbo increase in performance is not affect its fuel consumption rate and remained in the range of 10.5 km / liter as well as on CO2 emissions are also fixed at 270 g / km.

In addition to revising the engine and bring power kit for devices turbocharger Porsche Cayenne, Porsche also fix the face and the supporting components of this SUV with more details up-to-date. As Bi-Xenon headlamps and darkened taillights, and exhaust is sportier.

Cab Porsche Cayenne also participated reorganized so ready to be personalized with new leather upholstery, mahogany wood panels, gear lever Tritonic-S from aluminum and stainless steel and carbon fiber door sill.

As for the model of its flagship sports sedan 4 door Panamera Turbo which also received similar treatment. Porsche provides device support for the unit performance turbocharger with power kit devices coupled with the provision of optional braking system with carbon composite materials. This brake disc 420 mm in diameter, larger than the standard version.

Privileges granted to other Panamera is the optional intelligent features of the wireless Internet access system. Then there is also a system -- displacement path.

As for the exterior Panamera, available optional devices such as Bi-Xenon headlights in black fused well sporty exhaust pipe.

Porsche will further explain the price of variants of the new Porsche Cayenne and Porsche Panamera following optional features well ahead of the launch period that will begin in June this year.

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Panamera Porsche Diesel , Sports Cars That Save Fuel

Sports car manufacturer Porsche wants to prove that the sports car is not always wasteful of fuel. Porsche Panamera also create new variants with a diesel engine capable of running 1,200 km after filling a full tank of fuel.

Porsche Panamera diesel, as quoted from the official website of Porsche, Tuesday 5 / 2 has a fuel tank capacity of 80 liters of diesel fuel. With such capacity, the diesel-engined Porsche Panamera is able to walk as far as 1,200 km without fear of running out of fuel in the middle of the road.

Automobile fuel efficiency is claimed Porsche 6.3 liter per 100 km. That way, only with a single refuel the car is capable of running away like from Berlin, Germany, to Bologna, Italy for example.

Capability is obtained thanks to the application of diesel engines with a capacity of 3.0 liter V6 that although efficient but does not leave a sporty sensation thanks to the application of variable geometry turbochargers (VGTs).

This car is able to bring power to 250 hp at 3800 rpm spin range up to 4400 rpm with maximum torque of 550 Nm which can be enjoyed in the round of 1750 rpm to 2750 rpm which exit through the rear wheels.

Wedding six-cylinder engine with eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission also gave birth to a powerful acceleration capabilities. This car can drift from rest to 100 km per hour in just 6.8 seconds and sprinted up to 242 km per hour.

The buy car that has a badge marked 'diesel' on the front, according to Porsche to make modifications at will on the interior for added comfort and personification and exclusivity of this car.

In Germany, the Porsche Panamera diesel was released at a price of 80,183 euros including taxes, or approximately USD 1 billion with a scheduled delivery in August 2011.

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2011 porsche cayenne hybrid review

2011 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
“Designers reworked the Cayenne's façade to provide a more contemporary form. The sculpted hood, headlights, and grille mimic Porsche's other contentious model.” The announcement of a hybrid edition, however, is the big news. “That hybrid will be a Cayenne S model that packs a 333-hp, supercharged V-6 engine teamed to a 47-hp electric motor,” according to Kicking Tires. The two can power the Cayenne jointly or separately, and unlike other hybrids on the market, the hybrid Cayenne S can run on electric power at highway cruising speeds of up to 97 mph.” “The company says the performance of the hybrid Cayenne S is on par with the new, gasoline-powered Cayenne S.”

Gasoline versions won’t lack power, however. Edmunds Inside Line reports, “The entry-level Cayenne gets a 300-hp 3.6-liter V6, while the Cayenne S has a 400-hp 4.8-liter V8 and the Cayenne Turbo gets a 500-hp 4.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8.” “The whole is attractive, in true Porsche style.”

The Porsche Cayenne Hybrid combines legendary Porsche sports car performance with the convenience of SUV utility and all-condition capability, and the advantages of a hybrid powertrain.

The all-wheel drive, five-passenger Cayenne Hybrid S is powered by a 333-hp 3.0-liter supercharged V6 engine and 47 horsepower electric motor. Notable features available on the Cayenne Hybrid include: Porsche Stability Management (PSM), Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), a conventional moonroof or a panoramic roof system, Bi-Xenon headlamps, power memory seats, 4-zone climate control and a Bose surround sound system.
The Cayenne Hybrid S is an all-new model to the Porsche line-up for 2011.

The Porsche Cayenne SUV has generated huge amounts of cash, enabling Porsche to return to racing and expand its sports car lineup with more variants of the 911, Boxster and Cayman sports cars. For 2011, Porsche Cayenne receives significant changes, plus new V6 and Hybrid models, in addition to the V8 and turbocharged V8 models. Porsche Cayenne competes against the Range Rover, the BMW X5 and X6, and the Mercedes-Benz ML 50 and ML63 AMG, depending on model and engine.

The 2011 Cayenne has all-new front, side and rear appearance. While the entry level Cayenne has a 300-horspower 3.6-liter V6 engine, the new 8-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission makes it approximately 20 percent more fuel efficient than the previous model.

The 2011 Cayenne S with its 4.8-liter V8 also has a significant decrease in fuel consumption, down by 23 percent on the European driving cycle, with engine output now 400 horsepower compared to 385 horsepower in the previous Cayenne S.

The pinnacle model, the 2011 Cayenne Turbo with the 500-horsepower, twin-turbocharged, 4.8-liter V8 is also 23 percent more fuel-efficient than its predecessor.

The system automatically brakes the inside rear wheel in turns and racetrack corners in order to make the Cayenne turn in like a race car. We drove Cayenne S models first without and then with the system at Barber Motorsports Park, home of the Porsche Sport Driving School in Alabama, and the difference in cornering performance was dramatic.

Porsche says the Cayenne Hybrid will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, and reach 150 mph. The Cayenne Turbo comes with a new air suspension system with PASM standard. Any 2011 Cayenne can be ordered with Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), an optional system that actively stabilizes the vehicle through dynamic distribution of roll forces. For 2011, Porsche Cayenne receives significant changes, plus new V6 and Hybrid models, in addition to the V8 and turbocharged V8 models. The 2011 Cayenne has all-new front, side and rear appearance. The system automatically brakes the inside rear wheel in turns and racetrack corners in order to make the Cayenne turn in like a race car. We drove Cayenne S models first without and then with the system at Barber Motorsports Park, home of the Porsche Sport Driving School in Alabama, and the difference in cornering performance was dramatic.

Porsche says the Cayenne Hybrid will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, and reach 150 mph. The Cayenne Turbo comes with a new air suspension system with PASM standard. Any 2011 Cayenne can be ordered with Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), an optional system that actively stabilizes the vehicle through dynamic distribution of roll forces.

Engines and other Cayenne components are built by Porsche in Zuffenhausen, Germany, and mated to the Cayenne at an assembly plant in Leipzig. The 2011 Cayenne is 400 pounds lighter than the previous-generation even though it is better equipped and two inches longer overall. The 2011 Cayenne hood, doors, and decklid are made of aluminum. The 2011 Cayenne has all-new front, side and rear appearance.

The Cayenne is easily identifiable as a Porsche with design cues shared with the 911 and Panamera. The Cayenne is not small, measuring nearly 191 inches in length. Cayenne is 75.9 inches wide, about the same as the X5 (76.1 inches) or a half-inch wider than M-Class (75.2 inches). Cayenne's wheelbase measures 114 inches.

Engines and other Cayenne components are built by Porsche in Zuffenhausen, Germany, and mated to the Cayenne at an assembly plant in Leipzig. The 2011 Cayenne hood, doors, and decklid are made of aluminum.

The Cayenne S Hybrid instrument cluster differs as the instruments provide the driver with all information he or she needs to monitor car's innovative hybrid system and maximize its efficiencies.

Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering and a moonroof are standard on the Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid and Cayenne Turbo. Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering and a moonroof are standard on the Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid and Cayenne Turbo.

Driving Impression
The highway cruising behavior of any of the Cayenne models is exemplary. The system is standard on the Cayenne Turbo and an option on the other models.

ACC operates at speeds from 20 to 100 mph. The required braking power is calculated by the system and by Porsche Stability Management (PSM) building up brake pressure. If the distance between the Cayenne and the vehicle ahead becomes too small, the system alerts the brake standby function to shorten the stopping distance required. The highway cruising behavior of any of the Cayenne models is exemplary. The system is standard on the Cayenne Turbo and an option on the other models.

The required braking power is calculated by the system and by Porsche Stability Management (PSM) building up brake pressure. If the distance between the Cayenne and the vehicle ahead becomes too small, the system alerts the brake standby function to shorten the stopping distance required.

2011 Porsche Cayenne when it debuted this year, most of the buzz is about the introduction of S 2011 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid, Porsche’s first production hybrid vehicles. 2011 Porsche Cayenne model comes standard with a 300 horsepower V6 with a new transmission system, eight-speed Tiptronic S. Cayenne Diesel runs on a 3.0L diesel engine producing 240 hp and 405 pounds feet of torque. Whereas the Porsche, it is not surprising that this SUV drives like a sports car. 2011 Porsche Cayenne does not disappoint in the dirt.

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2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Reviews

new 911 GT2 RS has a strong ratio of only 2.21 kg or 4.9 kg of body weight per horsepower . Porsche 911 GT2 RS boxer engine with a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine is driven by two turbochargers with variable geometry specific to the Porsche driven in conjunction with a gasoline engine drives the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.

The Porsche 911 GT2 RS is the fastest and most powerful road sports car ever built in the history of Dr. Ing hc F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, and mark the peak in the range of 911. With a power of 90 horsepower and low weight of 70 kg compared with the previous 911 GT2 The new Porsche 911 GT2 RS has a power to weight ratio averaged only 2.21 kg per horse by far the best power / weight in your class.

Obviously, these are the ideal ingredients for a sports car with ultra-high performance supreme agility, combined with truly blistering performance on the road and of course Porsche exemplary intelligent performance attributes. “RS GT2″ model designations provides greater differentiation in the doors and rear engine cover. Behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 GT2 RS, the style of sports performance continues. Porsche GT2 RS – Key facts and technical specifications
Take features developed for the Porsche 911 GT2 RS include: use of small arms and diagonal cross aluminum rear suspension, carbon fiber reinforced front cover and rear spoiler, rear window and the polycarbonate side windows, bonnet light, lighter single-mass flywheel, lighter lithium-ion battery.

Dynamic improvements include: new air charge intercooler, metal bearings with full support ball joints in front suspension, door panels, lightweight, wider track front, turbo increased to 1.6 bar to 1.4 bar, wider front track with wider tires (same size as the GT3 RS).

As the fastest Porsche production car ever, the German automaker is making sure that the car’s exterior and interior features also won’t disappoint. So they decided to go all-out on the car’s aesthetics, starting with the lavish use of carbon-fiber-reinforced (CFR) components in a matte-black surface finish, even wider wheels and flared wheel arches at the front, new 911 GT2 light-alloy wheels with central locking, as well as ”GT2 RS“ model designations on the doors and rear lid. As for the interior, the 911 GT2 RS exudes the flair and panache of top quality sporting performance in virtually every detail, including the lightweight bucket seats made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic in carbon surface finish and lightweight door panels with door opening straps.

While the 458 Italia comes with a powerful 4.5 Liter V8 engine that produces 570 horsepower with a 201-mph top speed, the 911 GT2 RS has the leg up, thanks to its 3.6 liter six-cylinder boxer engine with 620 horsepower and a 205-mph top speed. Despite the "slower" top speed, the 458 Italia jumps off the block as fast as the 911 GT2 RS, posting a 0-60 mph time of 3.4 seconds compared to the 911 GT2 RS’ time of 3.5 seconds (0-62 mph).

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Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0

The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0 will be largely based on last year’s model and will feature the 4.0-litre flat-six engine which outputs 350kW of power. The engine will continue to power the rear wheels while two electric motors will be used to power the front wheels. The electric motors at the front will be revised to produce 75kW of power each instead of 60kW of the previous version.

Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 still powered by a six-cylinder boxer engine for the rear wheels and two electric motors that drive the front axle. Production of the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 is rated 470 hp, as well as electric motors are being revised 60-75 kW each. Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 offers up to 200 extra horses for a few seconds. The new Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 differs markedly from its predecessor. This reduces friction and reduces fuel consumption. The "Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 car" has been completely revised. Porsche AG will enter the Nürburgring 24 hour race on June 25, 2011.

“The focus of our work with 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0 is to boost potency.

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Porsche 918 Spyder Only 918 Units

After performing a concept car in the U.S. through the arena North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2011 in Detroit, a hybrid sports car from Porsche 918 Spyder that is a hybrid could eventually be yours. Because the manufacturer to make sure the car would produce.

If you are interested should message from now, because to make the Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid is more exclusive, a car loaded with 2 people that just are not made over 918 units.

Party manufacturers to produce only limited ie 918 units. But do not expect this year or next year you get the sports car.

As quoted from the official website of Porsche, Monday 3 / 21 Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid began production on September 18, 2013 at Porsche headquarters in Stuttgart, Zuffenhausen. 2 months later the car will be delivered to the customer's home garage.

Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid is only made to order. For those of you who are interested dug pocket for 645,000 Euros. The sooner the customer order is delivered to customers faster.

With the funds you get a 4000 cc V8 engine 7-speed transmission Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (MDD), which can give off power of 500 hp. While the two electric motors that move the front wheels can shoot power of 160 KW or about 218 hp.

Porsche 918 hybrid can accelerate from point 0-100 km / h in 3.2 seconds with the count reaches a maximum speed of 320 km / hour. The car was only 3 liters of fuel needed to reach a distance of 100 km.

Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid one of the lightest sports car. Because its body is made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic. Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid concept inspired by the Carrera GT and Porsche 917 sports car.

The sports car is supported by high aerodynamic system. This car was perfect thanks to the growing application of spoiler in the back that is useful to improve the stability of the car.

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2011 Porsche Panamera

The 2011 Porsche Panamera is no four-door coupe, like the Aston Martin Rapide or the Mercedes-Benz CLS, but a true "gran turismo," with tremendous power, great handling, and ample room for four real-world adults.

The "2011 Panamera" models for enthusiasts and true Porschephiles and track hounds remain the Panamera S, with its 400-horsepower, direct-injection 4.8-liter V-8 engine, making a peak 369 pound-feet, and the Panamera Turbo, which makes a stout 500 horsepower and 516 lb-ft.

Power in this front-engine car is sent to either the rear wheels or all four wheels through a seven-speed, dual clutch PDK automatic transmission that uses Porsche's push-pull shift levers. Open the Porsche Panamera up on a road course at 140 mph and you'll find the 911's flat-six ripple replaced with a more industrial-sounding whir that's still distinctly Porsche.

From the front seats forward it doesn't take much imagination to think that you're in an exceptionally plush Porsche 911.

The new, entry-level Porsche Panamera is essentially the same car as the S and it, too, is a joy to drive. The base Panamera starts at $75,375 with rear-wheel drive and $79,875 with all-wheel-drive. Standard equipment on the new entry-level model is the same as on the S and includes leather upholstery, eight-way power front seats with driver memory functions, hard-drive-based navigation and 11-speaker sound systems, a sunroof, a power rear hatchback, rear parking sensors, a tilting and telescoping steering wheel, and a cooled glove box.

When I outfitted an entry-level Panamera, I easily topped 90 grand and was just getting started (more on options later).
The key difference between the Panamera and the Panamera S is acceleration. Porsche says the base Panamera jumps from 0 to 60 in 6.0 seconds with rear-wheel drive—5.8 seconds with all-wheel drive. If 0.8 seconds is worth 15 grand to you, then, the Panamera S is your car.

2011 Panamera S rear wheel drive model is superb. From the Porsche Panamera and Panamera 4 with the 3.6 liter 300 horsepower six cylinder models to the more powerful eight cylinder models. The Panamera S, the Panamera 4 wheel drive known as the 4S, and the new Turbo Panamera 4 wheel model. The Turbo Panamera has 500 horsepower and only all wheel drive while the Panamera S and Panamera S4 offer 400 horsepower.

A ZF seven-speed dual clutch known as Porsche's PDK.

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2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S

The 911 Turbo S comes exclusively with seven-speed Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) (Porsche’s Double-Clutch Gearbox) conveying drive power to Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive. The German market price of the Turbo S Coupé is Euro 173,241 including 19 per cent value-added tax and local equipment in the market (the Euro base price is Euro 145,400).

2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S Review; 3.8-litre, flat-six cylinder, twin turbocharged, seven-speed dual clutch transmission
There’s no doubting the 911’s ability to thrill, scare and reward in equal measure and the new generation Turbo S moves the game on once again.

In the UK, Porsche’s official acceleration figures have already been demolished on independent tests and it’s safe to say that the next generation Turbo models will push the performance envelope beyond what any of us thought possible.

Porsche has decided to endow the 911 Turbo S with such astonishing performance in order to take on the plethora of tuning companies that have been tweaking these cars for years, often with catastrophic results. Yet any time I’ve driven a 911 Turbo, the last thing on my mind has been that it needs more power. So I’m pointing the new S in the direction of the Scottish Highlands, where there are empty, fast roads, stunning scenery and traffic cops are thin on the ground.

There’s no manual gearbox available with the S because Porsche says nine out of 10 Turbos are specced with its seven-speed dual clutch PDK tranny. Reaching the motorway, I prepare myself for a first taste of Turbo S thrust. The Turbo, though, is quite possibly the world’s greatest GT car and is entirely different from the rest of the 911 range. It’s perfect for long journeys as it’s comfortable, quiet, immensely capable and safe. You see, the S – apart from being more powerful than the Turbo – has basically every conceivable Turbo extra thrown at it as standard. Extras fitted to this test car are the GT Silver paint, grey seat belts (!) an Aero Kit with its GT3-esque rear spoiler, and, laughably, given how expensive the car is, the rear wiper.

For the next 1000km the Turbo S doesn’t miss a beat. It sounded absolutely brilliant – this one sounded like a vacuum cleaner in comparison. Any car that can reach the speeds a Turbo S is capable of needs some serious stopping power and here, all-round carbon ceramic brakes (PCCB) are fitted as standard. Reaching my destination, it’s time to bed down for the night before an early morning return. Granted, a GT3 will give a more pure, traditional 911 experience, but if you want the very best GT car in the world today, look no further.

With 500 hp, the Porsche 911 Turbo is not exactly anemic. All the goodies we recommend you choose on the regular Turbo are standard here: the dynamic engine mounts, Porsche’s brake-based torque-vectoring system, ceramic brakes, and the Sport Chrono package, which also nets you launch control. The six-speed manual that’s standard on the Turbo is not available here.

The Turbo S’s 530 hp are available between 6250 and 6750 rpm. The added power is achieved through different intake-valve timing and increased turbo boost pressure. The Turbo S torque figure can be matched by the regular Turbo, but only when that car is equipped with the Sport Chrono package; it allows for a short overboost for up to 10 seconds, increasing boost from 11.6 psi to 14.5. We’ve already clocked a Turbo coupe sprinting to 60 mph in a downright blistering 2.9 seconds, so it seems Porsche is being its usual underestimating self. Top speed of the Turbo S increases from a claimed 194 mph to 195. The car gets slightly modified front-suspension geometry, giving it more precise steering feel and making the "Po rsche911 Turbo S" seem almost like a mid-engine car. Porsche says lap times on the Nürburgring have improved from 7:39 for the regular Turbo to 7:37. Although a mid-engine car is by design dynamically superior to a rear-engine car in most disciplines, the traction of the all-wheel-drive Turbo S, which stands on 235/35ZR-19 front and 305/30ZR-19 rear Bridgestone Potenzas, is simply unbelievable.

Porsche says 30 to 40 percent of Turbo customers upgrade their cars with the aggressive carbon-ceramic brakes. Sport Plus More Sport
As you start adding options to a regular Turbo, the Turbo S quickly starts making sense.

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Porsche Panamera 4S Exclusive Middle East Edition

Porsche will reveal the Porsche Panamera 4S Exclusive Middle East Edition at the Qatar Motor Show. The Panamera 4S Exclusive Middle East Edition is powered by a 4.8 liter eight-cylinder engine with 400hp. Power transmission takes place via the seven-speed Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) and the Porsche Traction Management (PTM) system with active four-wheel drive.

A number of luxury automakers have crafted special vehicles exclusively for customers in the Middle East, and it seems Porsche is no exception. The German automaker unwrapped the new Panamera 4S Exclusive Middle East Edition this week at the 2011 Qatar Motor Show.

Conceived by Porsche Design, the Panamera Middle East Edition differs from stock 4S models in cosmetics alone. Bright Carrera Red leather is applied to nearly every conceivable interior surface, including the front and rear seats, door panels, and the dashboard. Other touches include embossed Porsche crests on the front headrests, and individually numbered dash placques.

Porsche has revealed this limited edition "Panamera 4S" at the Qatar motor show in Doha.
The special model is from Porsche Design and its interior is upholstered in bright Carrera Red leather, including the doors and dash, while the exterior paint finish is a special Carrera White Metallic paint finish.
The Sport Chrono package is standard on the Middle East Edition.

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Porsche 918 RSR Detroit Auto Show

Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is continuing to extend its performance and high efficiency competence via intensive development work in the field of hybrid technology. With the Porsche 918 RSR, the company plans to achieve a new high when it comes to Hybrid technology. In the Porsche 918 RSR, the two electric motors offer a torque vectoring function with variable torque distribution to the front axle. With the new Porsche 918 RSR racing laboratory, Porsche is now elevating this motor racing hybrid concept to an experimental level.

The Porsche 918 RSR was unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show and this just goes to show that car manufacturers are working hard to optimise and improve the performance in Hybrid cars.
The Porsche 918 RSR is a two-seat, mid-engine coupe.

The car uses a direct-injection, mid-mounted V8 engine producing 563 hp, with two electric motors on the front wheels that each produce 75kW, for a total of 767 peak hp. The front wheels are powered by the electric motors and can receive variable levels of torque. Under braking the system reverses and the electric motors become generators.

Call it a hybrid hybrid. And call it powerful. “Instead of the futuristic, ergonomically avant-garde centre console with touch-sensitive user interface from the 918 Spyder concept car, the 918 RSR’s cockpit is split by a minimalistic console with rocker switches,” Porsche said.

This Porsche flywheel accumulator made an appearance last February, when the company was getting ready to unveil the 911 GT3 R hybrid. Porsche said of the flywheel that it “is an electric motor whose rotor rotates at up to 36,000 rpm to store rotation energy. Charging occurs when the two electric motors on the front axle reverse their function during braking processes and operate as generators.

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Porsche 918 RSR Detroit Auto Show

Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is continuing to extend its performance and high efficiency competence via intensive development work in the field of hybrid technology. With the Porsche 918 RSR, the company plans to achieve a new high when it comes to Hybrid technology. In the Porsche 918 RSR, the two electric motors offer a torque vectoring function with variable torque distribution to the front axle. With the new Porsche 918 RSR racing laboratory, Porsche is now elevating this motor racing hybrid concept to an experimental level.

The Porsche 918 RSR was unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show and this just goes to show that car manufacturers are working hard to optimise and improve the performance in Hybrid cars.
The Porsche 918 RSR is a two-seat, mid-engine coupe.

The car uses a direct-injection, mid-mounted V8 engine producing 563 hp, with two electric motors on the front wheels that each produce 75kW, for a total of 767 peak hp. The front wheels are powered by the electric motors and can receive variable levels of torque. Under braking the system reverses and the electric motors become generators.

Call it a hybrid hybrid. And call it powerful. “Instead of the futuristic, ergonomically avant-garde centre console with touch-sensitive user interface from the 918 Spyder concept car, the 918 RSR’s cockpit is split by a minimalistic console with rocker switches,” Porsche said.

This Porsche flywheel accumulator made an appearance last February, when the company was getting ready to unveil the 911 GT3 R hybrid. Porsche said of the flywheel that it “is an electric motor whose rotor rotates at up to 36,000 rpm to store rotation energy. Charging occurs when the two electric motors on the front axle reverse their function during braking processes and operate as generators.

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2011 Porsche Cayenne Reviews

Porsche purists may have hated the Porsche Cayenne from the moment of its inception, but the success of the truck has allowed the continued production of cars that enthusiasts yearn for. Even though that bid failed and Porsche has become part of the VW Group, the new bosses certainly recognize the importance of the "Porsche Cayenne" to Porsche’s bottom line. The new Porsche Cayenne is 1.8 inches longer overall and rides on a wheelbase stretched 1.6 inches, making for a ¬roomier rear seat that now slides fore and aft by 6.3 inches. There are 24 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats, up from 19; with the rear seats folded, the Cayenne will accept 63 cubic feet of stuff, about the same as before.

The air suspension automatically raises the Cayenne’s body, and the center differential locks. At full throttle, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo jumped to about 50 mph seemingly instantly.

If the 2011 Porsche Cayenne is any indication, Porsche engineers got the message loud and clear. Engineers saved mass everywhere—including 17.4 pounds from the wheels, 72.4 pounds from the all-wheel-drive system and an impressive 86 pounds from the doors.

The biggest news on the option sheet is the new hybrid motor, which bumps the model range to four trim levels—the base Cayenne, Cayenne S, Hybrid and Turbo. With a nickel-metal hydride battery pack and a 47-hp electric motor, the Cayenne Hybrid uses a 3-liter supercharged V6 engine to crank out 333 hp at 5500 rpm and a hefty 428 ft-lbs of torque at 3000 rpm. For the record, that's more torque than the V8-powered Cayenne S, with better fuel economy (official EPA mileage figures have yet to be determined).

As for the Cayenne S, the truck now features an eight-speed automatic transmission and a nudge in power—up to 400 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 369 ft-lbs of torque at 3500 rpm.

The lion's share of changes goes to the range-topping Cayenne Turbo. Thanks to a significantly more composed suspension and enormous 19-inch carbon-ceramic brakes (which are optional), the vehicle finally drives like a Porsche. The turbo engine is good for 500 hp at 6000 rpm and 516 ft-lbs of torque at 2250 rpm.

There's plenty of power throughout the rev-range, thanks to the supercharger and the inherent torque of the electric motor. The Porsche Cayenne S, Hybrid, and Turbo are all noticeably more competent than their ancestors, and the claimed 23 percent improvement in efficiency is staggering. The base Cayenne will start at $46,700—$1200 more than the 2010 model, and the popular Cayenne S checks in at $63,700.

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2011 Porsche Cayenne Reviews

Porsche purists may have hated the Porsche Cayenne from the moment of its inception, but the success of the truck has allowed the continued production of cars that enthusiasts yearn for. Even though that bid failed and Porsche has become part of the VW Group, the new bosses certainly recognize the importance of the "Porsche Cayenne" to Porsche’s bottom line. The new Porsche Cayenne is 1.8 inches longer overall and rides on a wheelbase stretched 1.6 inches, making for a ¬roomier rear seat that now slides fore and aft by 6.3 inches. There are 24 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats, up from 19; with the rear seats folded, the Cayenne will accept 63 cubic feet of stuff, about the same as before.

The air suspension automatically raises the Cayenne’s body, and the center differential locks. At full throttle, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo jumped to about 50 mph seemingly instantly.

If the 2011 Porsche Cayenne is any indication, Porsche engineers got the message loud and clear. Engineers saved mass everywhere—including 17.4 pounds from the wheels, 72.4 pounds from the all-wheel-drive system and an impressive 86 pounds from the doors.

The biggest news on the option sheet is the new hybrid motor, which bumps the model range to four trim levels—the base Cayenne, Cayenne S, Hybrid and Turbo. With a nickel-metal hydride battery pack and a 47-hp electric motor, the Cayenne Hybrid uses a 3-liter supercharged V6 engine to crank out 333 hp at 5500 rpm and a hefty 428 ft-lbs of torque at 3000 rpm. For the record, that's more torque than the V8-powered Cayenne S, with better fuel economy (official EPA mileage figures have yet to be determined).

As for the Cayenne S, the truck now features an eight-speed automatic transmission and a nudge in power—up to 400 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 369 ft-lbs of torque at 3500 rpm.

The lion's share of changes goes to the range-topping Cayenne Turbo. Thanks to a significantly more composed suspension and enormous 19-inch carbon-ceramic brakes (which are optional), the vehicle finally drives like a Porsche. The turbo engine is good for 500 hp at 6000 rpm and 516 ft-lbs of torque at 2250 rpm.

There's plenty of power throughout the rev-range, thanks to the supercharger and the inherent torque of the electric motor. The Porsche Cayenne S, Hybrid, and Turbo are all noticeably more competent than their ancestors, and the claimed 23 percent improvement in efficiency is staggering. The base Cayenne will start at $46,700—$1200 more than the 2010 model, and the popular Cayenne S checks in at $63,700.

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2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder Reviews

You see, with the 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder, Porsche has inverted the polarity on "more for less." The" Porsche Boxster Spyder" has a high-performance mission: It's a race car that doesn't need a trailer.
One-hundred seventy-six pounds later, you've got a Boxster Spyder; lighter, lower, sharper. The Boxster Spyder is a serious piece, and if you want a cushy Boxster, the S is your ride. The Boxster Spyder disquiets those who don't understand. Air conditioning, for instance, is stripped out of the standard Porsche Boxster Spyder, though Porsche will gladly charge you $1,760 for automatic climate control. A source of scorn is the lightweight top that the Porsche Boxster Spyder comes with.
Cornering is the Porsche Boxster Spyders's strongest suit. The brilliance in what Porsche has wrought with the Porsche Boxster Spyder isn't just its impressive abilities, but in the car's approachability. The Boxster Spyder is Porsche's best chassis.

On a narrow offshoot of a road somewhere near Carmel Valley Road in Monterey, CA, I’m absolutely hammering on the Porsche Boxster Spyder and simply couldn’t be having more fun.
“The Boxster? Really?” they say, my comments so incongruous with their preconceived notions of the soft-top poseur Porsche that they simply refuse to accept my tales of canyon carving grandeur.

Weighing 176-lbs less than the standard" Porsche Boxster" S and with 10 extra horsepower, it’s as though Porsche decided to start building Lotuses. Instead of using donor parts from Toyota, it’s pure Porsche and it shows. Also important in invigorating the driving experience is the Sports Chrono Package that includes a Sport button on the dash that delivers more sensitive throttle response. Those who opt for the PDK and Sports Chrono Plus package will get a Sport Plus button that not only offers improved throttle response, but also adds quicker shift times and new shift points.
After my thrilling joyride I informed a Porsche rep of my Lotus analogy, to which he responded that the Porsche, unlike a Lotus, is also comfortable. Comfortable it is not.

Sure, it’s not brutalizing, but the stiffer and lower (0.8-inch lower) suspension is seriously firm and you’ll feel everything from suspension joints to hairline fractures in the pavement.

With leather sides, grippy Alcantara seat inserts and bright red seat belts, the car’s race-inspired theme is obvious. Outside, the Spyder gets numerous unique design cues inspired not just by the classic 1953 550 Spyder, but also the Carrera GT.

My test model was fitted with an old fashioned 6-speed manual transmission (delivering a 4.9 second 0-60 mph time) and as much as I love and respect Porsche’s PDK, I wouldn’t have this car any other way.

Combining the balanced chassis, stiff suspension, precise steering and perfectly sensitive throttle with a real stick and pedal makes for a classic motoring experience that’ll deliver the most smiles. On the canyon roads with the Sport button pressed, the car reacts perfectly to each and every input while a new program for the Porsche Stability Management (PSM) allows just a little extra slip. The stiffer suspension, limited slip differential, reduced curb weight and lower center of gravity accentuate the Boxster’s already well-balanced dynamics. The solitary complaint we have about the Spyder’s driving experience is in the braking department.

The Boxster Spyder is a toy, pure and simple. It’s designed for drivers and meant to be driven.
The 2011 Porsche Boxster ranks 1 out of 8 Luxury Sports Cars. The automotive press has always considered the Porsche Boxster a great sports car, but after test driving the new 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder, reviewers are floored. The Porsche Boxster has always been a favorite -- it’s luxurious, powerful and the perfect companion on the race track. With the introduction of the 2011 Boxster Spyder, Porsche has revolutionized the Boxster lineup.

In comparison to the Porsche Boxster and Boxster S, the Spyder is a completely different animal. “The Boxster Spyder is a serious piece, and if you want a cushy Boxster, the S is your ride."

If you’re looking for a sports car that’s a tad more practical, test drive the Chevrolet Corvette. While many reviewers say the Boxster Spyder trumps the Elise, if you’re thinking about getting the base or S Boxster, you might want to consider this sports car. If owning a luxury sports car like the Porsche Boxster is an unobtainable dream, check out the Mazda MX-5 Miata.

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2012 Porsche 928 Reviews

Porsche introduced the new version of Porsche 928 in 2012. Porsche 928 has a very impressive performance,expensive car. The GT Coupe version has a V10 engine that can produce 605 horsepower. Handling is assisted with control-arm front suspension and multi-link rear. 2012 Porsche 928 version expect to pay more than $150,000.

What We Know About the 2012 Porsche 928
Britain's Autocar magazine reports that Porsche is eyeing a high-performance four-seat luxury coupe based on its first-ever sedan, the 2010 Panamera. Like other high-end brands, Porsche has seen sharp sales declines from the global economic downturn, so it's understandably loath to add another model until conditions improve. It would be the company's fifth "model line" after the Panamera, the Cayenne SUVs, the mid-engine Boxster convertible and Cayman coupe sports cars, and the various rear-engine 911 sports cars.

Autocar cites two motivations for a "2012 Porsche 928". Overall height shouldn't change much for the coupe. Ditto the Panamera's considerable width, aggressive front-end styling, and rear hatch door, the last a novelty in the high-dollar league.

As mules currently in testing suggest, Porsche has in development a third front-engined car. Coming after the successful Cayenne SUV, and the future Panamera saloon (expected in 2009), the third model will be a large four-seat coupe--2012 Porsche 928 GT Coupe

Comparing to the Panamera, the 928 GT Coupe will have a shorter wheelbase and will loose some weights. The "Porsche 928 GT Coupe" will be powered by the same engines used in the Panamera. Also the GT Coupe will use the 5.7 litre V10 engine producing 605 hp used in the Carrera GT.

As the Panamera is aimed against the top-class sports-luxury saloons, the new Porsche GT Coupe will have to deal with the Granturismo high-class, and elegantly mix performance and refinement.

2012 Porsche 928 GT Coupe--Being a front-engined coupe and also a GT model, it is expected the new 928 GT Coupe to compete with luxury models from the market like the 599 Fiorano and Aston Martin.

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2012 Porsche Cayman at the LA Auto Show

Arguably the best road going sports coupé on sale today just got better with the launch of the R version of Porsche's Cayman at the LA Auto Show.

It gets the four-wheel drive bodyshell but only two-wheel drive running gear.

Holding center stage on its expansive display at the 2010 LA Auto Show, the 2012 Porsche Cayman R made its world debut to become the lightest, hottest and undoubtedly coolest iteration of this mid-engined two-seater. Porsche says it was created for one reason: pure driving dynamics.

In addition to brooming non-performance essentials like the air conditioning and stereo system, the Cayman R swaps steel door skins for lightweight aluminum alternatives and uses carbon-fiber-backed sport bucket seats and interior door panels from the 911 GT3 RS to ultimately yank 121 pounds from the curb weight, bringing it down to 2,849 pounds.

That 10-pony advantage over its kin makes it the most powerful current mid-engine Porsche offering. Paired with the standard six-speed manual transmission it will send the Cayman R streaking 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds, 0.2 second quicker than a Cayman S. Match it with the optional seven-speed dual-clutch PDK (Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe) transmission and Sport Chrono package, and that interval dips to just 4.4 ticks. Top speed with the former is 175 mph, while the latter can reach 174 mph.

Other Cayman R performance enhancement include as special sport suspension that drops ride height by 20mm (0.8-inch), a limited slip differential that optional on the Cayman S, the lightweight 19-inch alloy wheels used on the Boxster S and the front and rear spoilers from the Cayman Aerokit. If there is a bit of lightweight vanity in evidence, it's strictly limited to the car's black-framed halogen headlights, contrasting side mirrors and "PORSCHE" side-stripes.

Due in dealerships next February, the 2012 Porsche Cayman R will carry a pricetag of $66,300.

New mid-engine coupe takes its purist cue from Boxster Spyder ATLANTA - November 17, 2010 - Featuring 121 pounds less weight and the most horsepower available in a mid-engined Porsche, the 330-hp Cayman R has been created for one reason: pure driving dynamics.

With its highly-tuned sports suspension and vigilant attention to weight savings, the third Cayman model offers an even more precise driving experience than the "standard" Cayman S. A direct descendant of the famous 1950's 550 and 1960's 904 mid-engined, high-performance Coupes, the 2012 Porsche Cayman R is celebrating its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show November 17, 2010. Light and Powerful The newest member of the mid-engine family features the highly efficient 3.4-liter six-cylinder Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) boxer engine found in the Cayman S, but produces 10 more horsepower. With a six-speed manual transmission, the Cayman R sprints from a standstill to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, two-tenths of a second faster than the Cayman S. With a DIN unladen weight of 2849 lbs. (1295 kg), Porsche engineers were able to achieve a power-to-weight ratio of 8.58 lbs. per hp (3.9 kilograms per hp) and with 8.8 lbs per hp (4 kilograms per hp) with the PDK. In addition to the removal of the A/C and stereo, the driver-focused Cayman R utilizes a sports suspension system that lowers the Cayman R by 20 mm, helping lower center of gravity. Optional on the Cayman S, the Cayman R comes with a standard limited slip differential, front and rear spoilers from the Cayman Aerokit and special lightweight 19" wheels also found on the Boxster Spyder. Lightweight aluminum door skins, carbon-fiber backed sport bucket seats

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Porsche Cayenne Rack Up Awards‎

The Porsche Cayenne and Panamera series made by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, are going down very well with Porsche customers worldwide.

The design language, created by Porsche Chief Designer Michael Mauer, is purposefully oriented on the design DNA taken from the company's sports cars, and most especially on the classic Porsche 911. No matter which angle you observe the Cayenne and Panamera from, the Porsche brand recognition is always there," Porsche informed.

This title is awarded to vehicles with the biggest potential for becoming classic cars. With sales of 29,855 vehicles, the Porsche Cayenne was the bestselling Porsche model in the 2009/10 business year, and a healthy 11,618 of these customers bought the new "Porsche Cayenne". The most sought-after Porsche Cayenne engine in Europe is the diesel, which was widely accepted on the market, whereas outside Europe the models powered by the V8 engine top their respective market segments.

Again, the "auto motor und sport“ readers voted it into first place in the luxury class in the "Die besten Autos” (best cars) vote. It was also awarded the coveted "Auto Trophy“ by the German "Auto Zeitung“ specialist magazine in addition to "Das Goldene Lenkrad“ (golden steering wheel) from "Bild am Sonntag“ and "Auto Bild“. Moreover, the luxurious Gran Turismo won a whole series of international prizes.

Judges and readers from the world’s top motoring magazines have put their opinions down on par during extensive surveys discussing the best cars for 2010 – in a plethora of categories. Both the Panamera and Porsche Cayenne have enjoyed the favor of knowledgeable journalists and the public alike, which goes to show just how popular they are.

In the case of the "Das Goldene Klassik-Lenkrad“ (the golden classic steering wheel) prize, issued this year for the first time by the Auto Bild Klassik magazine, the Porsche Cayenne won the title of "Klassiker der Zukunft” (classic car of the future) for the first time in the off-road-vehicle class, netting an astonishing 25% of the votes. On top of this, the Cayenne Diesel won the title of "Firmenauto des Jahres” (company car of the year) which was awarded jointly by the Firmenauto magazine and the Dekra independent inspection organization after extensive testing and comparison runs. Since then the car has enjoyed a 13% market share in the upper and luxury segment, currently dominated by the likes of Mercedes, BMW, and Audi. The Panamera has also decorated itself with several public and guild awards. Again, the Auto Motor und Sport readers voted it number one in the "Die besten Autos” (best luxury cars) class. It was also awarded the coveted Auto Trophy by the German Auto Zeitung specialist magazine in addition to "Das Goldene Lenkrad“ (golden steering wheel) from the Bild am Sonntag and Auto Bild publications. In addition, the luxurious Gran Turismo won a whole series of international prizes. The British Vehicle Dynamics specialist magazine gave it the Car of the Year and Dynamic car of the Year awards. In the USA, the editors of the Inside Line online magazine also awarded the Most Desirable Car award to the Panamera.

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