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Showing posts with label Porsche. Show all posts

New Porsche CEO Says a Hybrid Version of New 911 is Under Consideration


The all-new 911 only just made its world premiere at this month's Frankfurt Motor Show, yet Porsche is already mulling the addition of a hybrid version of its iconic sportscar.

During an interview with MotorTrend, Porsche CEO Matthias Muller said that the company is currently looking into the possibility of presenting a 911 hybrid model: “It is under discussion if this technology will be available at the 911.”

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New Porsche CEO Says a Hybrid Version of New 911 is Under Consideration


The all-new 911 only just made its world premiere at this month's Frankfurt Motor Show, yet Porsche is already mulling the addition of a hybrid version of its iconic sportscar.

During an interview with MotorTrend, Porsche CEO Matthias Muller said that the company is currently looking into the possibility of presenting a 911 hybrid model: “It is under discussion if this technology will be available at the 911.”

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Techart Porsche 911 Turbo goes from 0 to 100km/h in 2.8 Seconds


There's fast and then there's Techart fast. The German aftermarket company that has made a name for itself in the crowded world of Porsche tuners has presented a new and more potent performance package for the current 911 Turbo [997 series].

The TA 097/T3 conversion kit for the 997 Turbo involves the installation of a sport air filter, new manifolds, the TECHART Turbo chargers VTG, high performance intercoolers as well as the an ECU upgrade and engine styling package in carbon-fibre.

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2012 Porsche 911 Convertible: Clearest Spy Shots Yet


One of our wily spies has caught another snap of the next member to join Porsche's new 991 family of sports cars after the 911 Carrera and Carrera S, the 911 Convertible.

These are probably the best spy shots we've seen of the cloth top 911 as the only bits hidden from the eye are the front and rear lights that are covered with faux decals, an increasingly common practice when it comes to Porsche prototypes.

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SPY SHOTS: Porsche Preparing Panamera for its First Facelift


The Porsche Panamera was introduced in 2009 as the Stuttgart-based brand's first attempt to break into the lucrative executive saloon segment (albeit with a rear hatch).

Even though many were quick to dismiss the design, sales proved otherwise with the German firm expecting to sell around 28,000 examples this year, far exceeding its initial target of 20,000 cars.

Now, Porsche has begun preparations for the Panamera's first facelift, which should arrive in the market within the next year or year-and-a-half.

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Anderson Germany Overdoes the Porsche Panamera Turbo


In general, German tuners aren't known for their restraint in the visual department and Anderson Germany's latest take on the Porsche Panamera Turbo is no exception to the rule.

If you're looking for a subtle makeover, you may as well skip this post altogether because Anderson Germany has gone wild with its cosmetic proposal. The tuning firm starts by wrapping the Panamera sports saloon in a matte red vinyl cover.

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IAA 2011: Eterniti Hemera Brings a Breath of Fresh Air to the Porsche Cayenne


Making its world premiere in close-to-production form is the Eterniti Hemera, which the newly formed London-based company refers to as the "world's first Super-SUV".

A close look at the Hemera reveals that the vehicle is more or less a heavily modified (or tuned, take your pick) Porsche Cayenne SUV, which itself is based on the VW Touareg.

Eterniti claims that all body panels on the Hemera are new and made of carbon composite materials, while the company added that is also working on bespoke LED headlamps and lenses that will make it on the final production model.

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IAA 2011: Eterniti Hemera Brings a Breath of Fresh Air to the Porsche Cayenne


Making its world premiere in close-to-production form is the Eterniti Hemera, which the newly formed London-based company refers to as the "world's first Super-SUV".

A close look at the Hemera reveals that the vehicle is more or less a heavily modified (or tuned, take your pick) Porsche Cayenne SUV, which itself is based on the VW Touareg.

Eterniti claims that all body panels on the Hemera are new and made of carbon composite materials, while the company added that is also working on bespoke LED headlamps and lenses that will make it on the final production model.

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IAA 2011: Eterniti Hemera Brings a Breath of Fresh Air to the Porsche Cayenne


Making its world premiere in close-to-production form is the Eterniti Hemera, which the newly formed London-based company refers to as the "world's first Super-SUV".

A close look at the Hemera reveals that the vehicle is more or less a heavily modified (or tuned, take your pick) Porsche Cayenne SUV, which itself is based on the VW Touareg.

Eterniti claims that all body panels on the Hemera are new and made of carbon composite materials, while the company added that is also working on bespoke LED headlamps and lenses that will make it on the final production model.

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New 911 Takes Center Stage at Porsche's Frankfurt Motor Show Stand


While Porsche brought along a variety of cars to the 2011 edition of Frankfurt Motor Show such as the 500-horsepower strong 911 GT3 RS 4.0, the Cayman S Black Edition and Panamera V6 Diesel, the model that is receiving all the attention is of course the brand new 911. Read more »

IAA 2011: Live Photos from the VW Group's Frankfurt Preview Event


The Volkswagen Group has readied a little something for everyone at this year's 64th International Auto Show in Frankfurt, from the tiny Audi Urban concepts and the production VW Up!, to the striking Seat IBL study and the brand new Porsche 911.

At a special preview event in Frankfurt, the VW Group rolled out some of its most important goods including the new Bentley Continental GTC, the limited edition Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 ST Trofeo, the Audi RS5 facelift and A2 Concept,while the Germans even brought along the bespoke Bugatti Veyron L'or Blanc.

Hop over the jump to check out a high-resolution gallery with more than 70 photos.

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Blimey…Eterniti Motors Hemera Looks Like a Tuned Porsche Cayenne


After all the hype about a "new luxury car brand" that will hand-build "the world’s first Super-SUV", the self-proclaimed "independent, boutique British luxury carmaker, uniquely based in London", which we will come to know as Eterniti Motors, has lifted the covers off something that looks like/is a heavily tuned second-generation Porsche Cayenne ahead of its Frankfurt show debut.

While the British company does not specifically refer to the Porsche model, it has previously stated that the Hemera "is based on the latest generation of the best large SUV platform available, which will undergo a chassis-up rebuild, with a new, repackaged interior, carbon-composite body panels and additional performance".

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Blimey…Eterniti Motors Hemera Looks Like a Tuned Porsche Cayenne


After all the hype about a "new luxury car brand" that will hand-build "the world’s first Super-SUV", the self-proclaimed "independent, boutique British luxury carmaker, uniquely based in London", which we will come to know as Eterniti Motors, has lifted the covers off something that looks like/is a heavily tuned second-generation Porsche Cayenne ahead of its Frankfurt show debut.

While the British company does not specifically refer to the Porsche model, it has previously stated that the Hemera "is based on the latest generation of the best large SUV platform available, which will undergo a chassis-up rebuild, with a new, repackaged interior, carbon-composite body panels and additional performance".

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New Porsche 911 Videos Focus on 7-Speed Manual Gearbox and Tech Features


The most evolved sports car in history, the Porsche 911 series, has welcomed a new member in the family codenamed 991. The new model's world premiere is scheduled to take place at next week's Frankfurt auto show, but the Germans are already building up anticipation with the constant flow of fresh information and media material.

Following the release of the official photos, details and TV spots, Porsche has now dropped three new videos that highlight some of the new 911's technological advancements.

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Diesel-Powered Porsche Panamera Heads to Frankfurt for its Public Debut



Understandably, all eyes at Porsche's Frankfurt auto show stand will be turned towards the spanking new 911 Carrera and Carrera S Coupes, but the Germans will also celebrate the first public outing of their diesel-powered Panamera, details of which were announced earlier this year.

The most fuel-efficient variant of the Panamera sports sedan to date is fitted with an Audi-sourced 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 common-rail diesel pumping out 250-horsepowerand a brawny maximum torque of 550Nm (406 lb-ft). Power is channeled to the rear wheels through an eight-speed auto.

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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe Makes its Video Debut



We're expecting more news from Porsche on its latest generation of the 911 series at the Frankfurt auto show in September, but for now and for those that have already skimmed through the official photos and details, we have the first promotional video showing the 911 Carrera S Coupe uncloaked.

The short clip provides a look at the 991 on the road, along with the enticing sounds of the Carrera S' 3.8-liter, 400-horsepower flat-six soundtrack. You can watch it for yourself in the high-def video (1080p) after the break.

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2011 IAA: Techart's Fresh Take on the New Porsche Cayenne



Next month's 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany will stage the world premiere of Techart's second batch of styling and performance modifications for the new generation of the Cayenne.

Following the introduction of the excessive Cayenne Magnum in Geneva earlier this year, the renowned Porsche tuning firm has developed a more subtle design suite named Aerodynamic Kit I as well as new performance kit for the Turbo version called TA 058/T2.

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SPIED: Porsche Continues Work on All-New 911 Turbo S Convertible



You didn't think that we were done with Porsche's new 991 series after the presentation of the 911 Carrera and Carrera S coupes, did you? Of course not.

This is only the beginning of what can only be described as an avalanche of sub-models that will follow in the coming years and which will see the addition of a variety of bodies (Coupe, Convertible, Targa and Speedster), drivetrains, engines and special editions.

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SPIED: Porsche Developing New Cajun on Modified Audi Q5 Platform



Our trusty scoopers caught Porsche's development team working on a test mule of the new Cajun junior crossover before it entered the German firm's test facility at the Nürburgring.

Hiding under the Audi Q5 body is a modified version of the crossover's platform with wider tracks that will form the base for the new Porsche Cajun.

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MRS Racing Team gives Porsche 911 GT3 R a New Look



This weekend's ADAC GT Masters racing series at the Red Bull Ring circuit in Austria will see team MRS show off their latest Porsche 911 GT3 R in new colors.

The MRS racing Porsche was prepared by German car wrapping specialist, Cam Shaft, which went for an eye-catching three-tone color theme. You can check out more photos of the car in our gallery after the jump.

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