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Porsche Panamera: first official pictures and specs

Porsche have now finally released the first official pictures of the Panamera four-door GT, along with more specs. Although information is still scant, what they have given us is better than nothing, but it is the pictures that most people want to see anyway. Read more

Porsche now own 42.6 percent of Volkswagen

We reported a few weeks back that Porsche were to take a bigger slice of Volkswagen, Sunday saw the automaker increase its stake to 42.6 percent. Porsche have now increased their hold on Europe’s biggest automaker, which they hope they will be able to fully control over the next few years. Read more

2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS spy shots

If you are a Porsche, then you will be pleased to know that GlobalMotors.com have managed to get hold of some spy shots of the upcoming 2010 GT3 RS. This sports care is basically a Hollywood version of the 911, what I mean by this is, it is a facelifed version. Read more

Porsche Panamera with Targa top and Diesel engine

The upcoming Porsche Panamera has been met with a mixed response; many people are holding off on their judgment until the launch of the car. Then again if you look at the Cayenne, that car was not loved at first, but now look how good the car has been for Porsche. Read more

Porsche complete takeover of VW: November 26

At the moment Porsche currently own 35 percent of VW, Porsche aim to increase this to over 50 percent o November 26. That means that Porsche would have completed a complete takeover of Volkswagen in time for Christmas. Read more

Porsche based GT9: details and pricing

I was one of those who thought that the Bugatti Veyron would always be the ultimate supercar, but I was mistaken as the Porsche-based GT9 will have enough power to make the Veyron seem slow.

Not only does the GT9 have the power but it also has the looks, this is thanks to the work by German tuner 9ff.

The tuner has been developing the GT9 for many years, but this is the first time that we have been able to give you details and pricing of the supercar.

The front of the car looks much like a 911 GT3, but the chassis used is very different as it has been constructed from carbon and kevlar fibre, this is lightweight but very strong.

The GT9 sits low at just 1.18 metres tall; the bodykit makes the car look low to the ground. Both of these features help the car achieve a top speed of 254mph, that’s just 1mph more than the Bugatti Veyron.

The engine used is a from the 996-generation Porsche 911 Turbo however; this powerplant has seen an upgrade. The turbos have been reworked; there is a gold-finished induction plate as well as dry sump lubrication.

All of this helps the engine push out 973bhp and a 0-60mph time of 3.4 seconds.

There will only be 20 of these GT9’s made, with a price tag of £394,000.

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Beijing 2008: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S gets more power and torque

We are used to nice amounts of power from Porsche vehicles however; the Cayenne has never produced enough power for the Asian and Eastern European market. It seems as if the drivers in those parts of the world demand more power, and the German automaker has answered this with the launch of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, and just to tease us Porsche were showing the powerful SUV at Beijing 2008.

Porsche have given the new Porsche Cayenne Turbo S more power and torque thanks to an update in its management system as well as a new exhaust system. The end result is more horsepower 550HP in fact; all this is handled nicely through the 6-speed Tiptronic S gearbox. Have you ever known an SUV to go from 0 to 60 in just 4.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 174MPH. With all that extra power it will be a mammoth task to bring the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S to a stop, which is where the new 16-inch ceramic composite brakes comes in, so now you have more engine power as well as braking power.

The new more powerful Porsche Cayenne Turbo S will be launched in August with prices starting at €111,400, as you can see having this extra power has made this SUV more expensive and I am sure that people will pay the little extra.

Source - AutoBlog

Blanc Slate is the new Porsche Design White Collection

Nothing looks cooler on a hot day than wearing anything white, and in the auto world nothing is cooler than a Porsche. Well those German guys have come up with a range of product called Blanc Slate, which is known as the Porsche Design White Collection.

Just imagine what it would look like driving around in your Porsche wearing a range with White clothing and accessories from Sunglasses, Jackets, Cell Phones and Cuff Links. Also in the Blanc Slate Porsche Design White Collection are Laptop cases, pens and much more.

This new collection will go on sale some time next month.

Source – Porsche Design

Porsche 911 voted Ultimate car of the 80s: do you agree?

When I was growing up in the 80’s which I have to say were the best years of my life, there were a number of great cars on our roads and on the TV. The Ferrari 308 from Magnum P.I or the Ferrari Daytona from Miami Vice, however my favorite car had to be the Lamborghini Countach.

OK I have grown up a little since then and understand how badly made the supercar was, however when I was young it just looked so cool. In a recent HPI Limited poll to find the ultimate of the 80’s car, the vehicle that was at the top was the Porsche 911.

If you had your choice, what would be your ultimate car of the 80’s?

Source - Engadget

BMW to launch V10 twin-turbo supercar in 2012

BMW seem to be a long way behind their German rival when it comes to supercars, their F1 rivals Mercedes has the SLR McLaren, Porsche have the 911 Turbo, Audi have the R8, and Volkswagen have the bugatti veyron. And BMW have nothing.

Well come 2012 that could change as BMW plan to launch a V10 twin-turbo supercar, so they can then challenge their other German rivals. The BMW supercar is expected to be a little likes the M5, however it will have a V10 engine and will produce 625BHP, and they will use some technology that is used in their BMW Sauber Formula One team.

Source - Auto Zeitung