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Geneva report: the unexpected Porsche 918 Spyder

March 6th, 2010

Shteph

Porsche 918 Spyder concept was something unexpected to be revealed in Geneva. The Stuttgart based sportscar maker, now under the Volkswagen umbrella, was very protective of its “sports car for the 21st century”, sports car which is a superlative at almost every aspect: 500 bhp V8 with 9,200 rpm redline, 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, faster around Nurburgring than the Carrera GT, capable of 33.3 km/l. As you can see from the pictures, they erected a barrier, well guarded by big Germans so that no one could get too close to the show stopper.

Posted in Auto Shows, Porsche, Super cars

Tags: Geneva report, Porsche 918 Spyder, super sports car

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Second generation Porsche Cayenne

February 25th, 2010

Shteph

Just a few days before the official unveiling from Geneva, Porsche had to reveal the press release, as pics and rumours have been hovering the net.

Porsche has put Cayenne to a weight-loss programme, for example the Cayenne S gets its weight down by 180kg over the outgoing model. The Cayenne platform’s wheelbase has been extended by 40mm and on the overall, the body is 48mm longer than the outgoing car. The range starts with the 3.6 liter V6 model, the cheapest entry into Cayenne ownership. Power has been upped to 300 horses, and while mated to the 8-speed Tiptronic S transmission, fuel consumption is down by 20% to 9.9 liters per 100km.

The model that spearheads the new range is apparently the Hybrid version, which is no slouch as it gets an “S” in its name. The Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid features a 333 horsepower supercharged V6 engine paired with a 34kW (47hp) electric motor. The car can run on electric power only at speeds of up to 60km/h and while cruising, the combustion engine may stay off and the car may just glide along until a maximum speed of 156km/h. (more…)

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Tags: Cayenne, Cayenne hybrid, Porsche

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Baseline for Porsche Panamera and Panamera 4

February 16th, 2010

Shteph

It was time for Porsche to change their V8 normally aspirated engines and turbochargers with a V6. A 3.6 liter V6 engine with direct fuel injection, to be more exact, which will be available on Panamera. It cranks out 300 horsepower and 400Nm of torque, which is really impressive for an engine that’s under 4.0l and with no tuning.

The V6 engine will be mated to Porsche’s PDK gearbox and will also include Auto Start/Stop, allowing 30.4mpg for the Panamera and 29.4mpg for the four wheel drive Panamera 4. Both models are EU5 emissions compliant.

Apart from the beautiful engine, both the interior and the exterior look very good, so once again Porsche has done a great job. Didn’t expect otherwise.

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Tags: Porsche Panamera

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Porsche 911 Turbo S: extra power

February 8th, 2010

Shteph

Most people think of a Porsche 911 Turbo as one of the fastest sportscar in the world but there is someone who believes that the road-runner can do better than that. Porsche staff believed him and so they will reveal 911 Turbo S at Geneva, a brilliant four-wheeled “cheetah” powered by a 523bhp engine that delivers 516lb ft of torque. (more…)

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Tags: Porsche 911 Turbo S

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5 new sedans of 2010 to receive tuning kits by Wald International

January 31st, 2010

Shteph

What else could you do to a brand-new luxury sedan, which, on top of all, comes from a respected, high-positioned brand? You make it limited. How? Tuning, baby! And to who else could you confidently hand over a 2011 BMW 7-Series, 2011 Infiniti M / Nissan Fuga (JDM), 2011 Jaguar XJ, Porsche Panamera and the new Rolls Royce, the Ghost, if not to Japanese tuner Wald International? The vaste aggressive tuning kits they have provided so far made the tuner a trustworthy handicrafter. (more…)

Posted in BMW, Infinity, Jaguar, Nissan, Porsche, Tuning

Tags: 2011 BMW 7-Series, 2011 Infiniti M / Nissan Fuga (JDM), 2011 Jaguar XJ, Japanese tuning kits, Porsche Panamera, Rolls Royce Ghost, Wald International tuning

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Japanese tuning kit for Porsche Panamera

January 26th, 2010

Shteph

It’s enough to say “Porsche” to make you grin and see yourself drifting Fast and Furious style. What about when saying “Porche Panamera tuned by Wald International”? Even better! DO take a good look at the photo. The front bumper job and new side sills give the road-runner a sportier air, along with the rear bumper, which unfortunately can’t be seen in the photo. Until the official photos are released we can just nibble our nails while admiring the job done by the Japanese tuner.

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Tags: Japanese tuning, Porsche Panamera, Porsche tuning, Wald International

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Upcoming Porsche Cayenne TURBO S

April 22nd, 2008

Alex

Porsche revealed the new Cayenne Turbo S at China Auto Show in Beijing.The new Turbo S will be the most powerful Cayenne ever made.The car comes as a response for the customers demands,especially from Eastern Europe and Asia.

The new Turbo S will have the same fuel consumption as the regular Turbo model but it will have the benefit of a new engine:4.8 liter engine with twin turbo forced induction delivering 550hp.

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Posted in Porsche, SUV

Tags: Cayenne, Porsche, SUV

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Porsche Cayenne GTS has 405hp

February 8th, 2008

admin

The new Cayenne GTS ensures that the German car builder still has the best performing SUV on the market.

The Porsche Cayenne GTS, which is available for purchase starting this week, has a 4.8 V8 engine with direct injection, that produces 405hp, 20 hp more than the Cayenne S and that will take the car from 0 to 60mph in 5.7 seconds (6.1 seconds with the Tiptronic automatic transmission).

The GTS is ranked somewhere between the Cayenne S and the Cayenne Turbo and has a base price set at $70.195. It’s equipped with an air suspension that lowers the ride height by 0.78 inches and pressing the “Sport” button sharpens throttle response, stiffens up suspension and changes the tone of the exhaust. The sport character of the car is amplified by the four sport seats trimmed in leather, the redesigned wheel arches housing 21inch wheels and the front fascia similar to the Cayenne Turbo. (more…)

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Tags: Cayenne, Porsche, SUV

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