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February 9, 2009
The 2010 911 GT3 might seem like more of the same from Porsche, but we think that’s hardly a bad thing. The combination of a high-revving flat-6 engine combined with excellent handling has never looked so appealing. Since its official unveiling, Porsche released even more gorgeous high-res photos of the car, along with a video of the new GT3 on track with legendary rally driver Walter Röhrl behind the wheel. Check out the new pictures in the gallery below, and watch a video of the 911 GT3 in action after the jump.
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November 11, 2008
Those wacky guys at MotorTrend get all the fun. When they were given the keys of the new awe-inspiring Corvette ZR1, they decided to pit it against the mighty Ferrari 599 GTB, Nissan GT-R and Porsche 911 GT2. Luckily for us, they threw us a bone by recording the supercar showdown for the world to see. Hit the jump to see the 638-hp Corvette ZR1 take on some of the best and brightest from Italy, Germany, and Japan. We watched the video 4 different times, just to see the differences in the starts and finishes of 4 very different supercars. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Admin on
May 30, 2008
Reigning Formula 1 Champion, Lewis Hamilton, apparently jumped right on the McLaren jet straight from his dominating victory in Monaco, and is hanging out in Los Angeles for a while.
And if you’re the best of the best in Formula 1 and in Los Angeles, you’re certainly can’t go hit up Avis to rent a Ford Focus. Well Claus Ettensberger, owner of the So. Cal. tuning shop CEC, to the rescue. Ettensberger was kind enough to provide Lewis Hamilton with a fully-kitted Techart Porsche 997 911 during his stay in L.A.
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Posted by Admin on
May 1, 2008
Someone with a seriously over-happy trigger finger just let slip on the Internet all of the changes we will be seeing to the entire 2009 Porsche 911 lineup. Including the information on when all that data was actually supposed to be released. Let’s just say that in some cases, this info wasn’t supposed to see the light of day for months. Of course after this oops, we’re guessing those dates are going to move up.
So, how is the new 2009 Porsche 911 different from the 2008 Porsche 911? Well, for starters, the new generation of engines under the 997’s hood (or trunk) will be getting direct fuel injection, resulting in a good bump in horsepower. The 3.6-liter standard engine will see a 20 HP boost, to a total of 345 HP. We’ll also be seeing a 30 HP increase for the 3.8-liter, bringing that engine’s total to 385 horses. But Wait, it’s not just the engine that will get an upgrade. The documents also show us the exterior of the new 911 — from Carrera to Targa 4 — should see changes, including a new front bumper with larger air intakes and lights, semi-integrated stainless steel tailpipes and a new rear bumper. For the chassis, the 3.6-liter models will be getting revised brakes and Carrera models will receive new wheels. But wait, wait, there’s even more!
There’s also an enhanced version of the renowned Porsche Stability Management (PSM) now available with additional functions on the Carrera models and a new braking system for the 3.6-liter models including thicker brake discs on the front and rear tires — 12 mm thicker in the front and 31 mm thicker in the rear to be exact.
We’re also told we’ll see a mechanical limited-slip diff as a standard for Targa 4 and Carrera 4 models and a 7-speed PDK transmission, which would be a sequential two-shaft transmission — just like the Nissan GT-R. Production actually started this week on the Carrera Coupe and Cabrio, with both going on sale stateside in September of this year and the new 2009 911 Carrera 4 going on sale worldwide in late October.
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Posted by Admin on
April 20, 2008
So let’s face it, we’re always in competition with those around us. How many of you know what kind of car the Jone’s down the street drive? How many of your neighbors know what kind of car you drive? Well, if you really want to get their attention, here’s the perfect car for you. A GOLD PORSCHE. The watch, jewelery, and interior decoration company of Schmuckwelten (no, that’s not german for schumck) in Pforzheim, Germany has come up with a way to make Porsches seem utterly undesirable. What is it about an old 911 or a new Boxster that just screams “cover me with gold leaf”? I would have thought (hoped) this kind of thing would be a hangable offense in Germany. For more information, head on over to Schmuckwelten.
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