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Porsche Design launches fitted luggage collection for new Porsche Panamera

2009-07-13T16:40:00.001+08:00

Say what you will about the styling of the Porsche Panamera, the company's merchandising division cranks out some seriously lust-worthy designs. Some of them have nothing to do with their automotive namesake, but here's an instance of Porsche Design working in concert with the automobile division to give drivers something a little more handy than a baseball cap or polo shirt. Okay, so the Panamera Collection includes plenty of those too, along with watches, coats and kids clothing, but it also includes a set of intriguing fitted luggage for the four-door sports car from Zuffenhausen.

Instead of the usual (and usually exquisitely crafted) soft leather bags, Porsche has gone with a set of aluminum and polycarbonate hard-shell suitcases of various sizes and shapes. They're even available in the same colors as the Panamera, making this set of fitted luggage especially fitting. Check 'em out in the gallery .

Source : www.autoblog.com

Porsche Panamera

2009-07-10T15:14:00.000+08:00

The Porsche Panamera is a four-door, four-seat luxury sedan, which launched in 2009. It is front-engined with rear wheel drive, with four-wheel drive also available.

The Porsche Panamera design, debated since the first spy shots appeared couple of years ago and even more intensely since its world debut at the Shanghai motor show in April, is not
elegant in the classical sense. But thanks to a series of traditional styling cues, you're
aware that it is a Porsche from the first glimpse.

There are three versions of the Porsche Panamera, including the $89,800 S and the $93,800 4S, both running a 400-hp, naturally aspirated version of Porsche's 4.8-liter, direct-injection
gasoline V8--as used in the Porsche Cayenne--in rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive guise,
respectively. The headline model is the $132,600 all-wheel-drive Turbo, whose boosted
4.8-liter V8 kicks out 500 hp. All will come standard with a seven-speed dual-clutch
gearbox fitted with a fuel-saving stop/start function that kills the engine at stops.

2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo Spec.
- Base Price : $132,600
- Drivetrain: 4.8-liter, 500-hp, 516-lb-ft, turbocharged V8; 4WD, seven-speed dual-clutch
- Curb Weight: 4,344 lb
- 0-60 MPH: 4.2 sec (mfr)
- Fuel Consumption: 19 mpg (mfr)

Did You Know That Porsche Once Built Airplanes And Tanks?

2009-06-29T14:00:00.000+08:00

Okay, not really but the founder of Porsche, Ferdinand Porsche, was an important developer in the engineering of airplanes and race cars plus in tank building for the Wehrmacht.

Many people do not realize what a prolific inventor this man was, he had over one thousand patents issued! Early in his automotive engineering career Ferdinand was chief engineer for none other than Mercedes Benz, after being dismissed for disagreeing with their engineering methods he started his own engineering firm in Stuttgart where he was responsible for the design of the Volkswagen Beetle that be came so popular.

After the second world war, Porsche began building cars with Ferry Porsche, his son and they called their first car the Porsche 356. The car was a small sports car very similar in design to the VW with the same four cylinder rear mounted engine.

It was a far cry from the Porsche we know today with only 40 horsepower and a maximum speed of only 87 miles per hour. They first designed the 356 to be a convertible but later it was redesigned as a coupe by Erwin Komenda, a master designer for Porsche who had been the head of that department since the days when they developed the Beetle. With its new innovative fastback design, the 356 coupe became the sports car poster child.

The Porsche tradition of signature sports cars continued to grow and with the introduction of the 911 developed by Butzi Porsche, Ferdinand's grandson, and Komenda the popularity of the Porsche nameplate exploded! With the easily distinguishable sloped nose and the big frog eye headlamps, the 911 stood apart from the crowd and screamed its name to everyone.

This new Porsche became the cornerstone that Porsche wanted to display. Attempts to move away from the roots by building cars like the 924 and 928 almost ruined the company and were nowhere near as popular as it had been thought they would be.

After narrowly escaping financial disaster in that partnership with VW on the 924 and 928, the company came to the realization that what some of the engineers had thought of as being limiting was not that at all but was actually a niche market unto itself with the timeless features of the Porsche 911 design.

Now the company went to work with a design team that focused solely on improving the 911 and by 1999 the company released the all new Boxster, re-establishing the popularity of the sports car company.

By : Gregg Hall
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What Was The Porsche 944 All About?

2009-03-29T23:48:00.000+08:00

If you are already a Porsche buff I don't have to tell you how popular the Porsche 944 was and still remains today. If you are knew to Porsche's your about to meet with some fascinating reading. So what was the Porsche 944 all about?

Porsche has been building great cars for years but in 1982 it came up with what was going to be a real winner. This was the year the first Porsche 944 hit the market. It was originally introduced as a replacement for the Porsche 924.

This eventually did occur but for a few years both cars were actually on the market side by side. From the get go the Porsche 944 was immediately a very popular car available as either a 2 door coupe or a 2 door convertible.

So what was it that made the Porsche 944 such a hit? Well there were a few things but mostly it was the high performance and look of this sports car. It was a success right from the beginning but over the years several models become available including the Porsche 944S, Porsche 944S2, and the Porsche 944 Turbo.

When first produced it had only the 2.5 liter engine but over time there were options which also included a 2.7 liter and 3.0 liter engine. Both the 94 inch wheelbase and the 2932 curb weight also made this car very appealing to the sports car enthusiast.

When the Porsche 944 first hit the streets it had a straight 4 cyclinder 2.5 liter engine an it had Mitsubishi's patented balance shaft technology. And of course it had the look of a sports car too.

It wasn't until 1985 that it had any major changes done to it. Those changes included some ergonomic changes to the interior, the movement of the antenna, and some improvements to the air conditioning. Optional heated seat were also added, as were powered seats, a larger fuel tank, and some technology to reduce noise.

They also introduced the Turbo model in 1985. Within the Porsche Corporation it was referred to as the Porsche 951 but the world knew it simply as the Porsche 944 Turbo. It had the same basic engine but it was the intercooled version and of course it was turbo charged so you got a whopping 220 BHP at 6000 RPM.

1987 saw the introduction of the Porsche 944S - S standing for Super. This model had dual air bags and anti lock brakes as standard equipment. It also had the first 16 valve engine with 250 BHP.

1989 The S was no more to be with the equipment from the S model becoming standard on the Porsche 944 model. The engine was replaced to a 4 cylinder 2.7 liter engine.

In 1990 Porsche released the Porsche 944 Series 2 known as the S2. It was a revision of the Porsche 944S which had the aerodynamics of the Porsche 951. It was also the year the 16 valve 3.0 liter engine was introduced becoming the most popular engine ever in the Porsche 944. This 16 valve engine

From 1982 to 1989 113,070 were produced and 25,107 Turbo engines were produced. The Porsche 944 S saw a total of 12,936 cars produced and the Porsche 944 S2 had only 6,439 produced. In the big picture that's not a lot of cars which is probably one of the reasons demand remains strong.

Late n 1991 the Porsche 944 Series 3 was released but the model number was changed to the 968. It was originally called the Porsche 944 S3 but then marketing opted for a name change in the hope of increasing sales. Technically the Porsche 968 was the refined version of the Porsche 944 offering the best of the best. It also offered a new nose and rear end as well as circular headlamps. The 3 liter engine had a horsepower increase of 240 HP and performance was optimized using the Variocam. The Porsche 968 was built up until 1995.

Even though the Porsche 944 designation was retired in 1991 it didn't mean this was a car of the past and it certainly didn't result in the sales dwindling. Instead it remains more popular than ever. In fact today it remains a "must have" car in the Porsche world.

By : Wayne Treister

Wayne Treister has been owned and ridden Porsches for 15 years. Visit his Porsche site at http://www.porschesworld.com to learn more about the different models.

Porsche 968

2009-03-10T03:26:00.000+08:00

The Porsche 968 simply means the legacy of the Porsche 944 gets to live on. In 1991 the Porsche 944 S2 was discontinue but the Porsche 968 was waiting in the wings to make its debut.

Porsche has been busy working on a replacement model for sometime which originally was going to be called the 944 S3 but with so many new features they thought it was better to actually give it an entire new image.

It hit the market retaining all of the great things of the 944 and added all the great new features. If you thought the Porsche 944 looked great, the Porsche 968 is even more impressive with its sleek new lines while still clearly keeping its 944 image.

It has fully integrated bumpers that are actually an extension of the Porsche Carrera 2, the air intakes have been rearranged, and it comes with pop up headlamps, red lenses neutral dense taillights, with the 968 lettering on the rear deck lid.

The 16 valve DOHC inline 4 cylinder aluminum block has plenty to offer with an amazing 236 HP at 6200 RPM. It has a compression ration of 8.3:1 and 13.1 lbs per horsepower. You can choose from a 6 speed manual transmission or 4 speed tip-tronic.

The independent front has lower control arm, spring struts, and anti roll bar while the independent rear has semi trailing arms, anti roll bar, and transverse torsion bars.

Fuel consumption isn't really great but there are worse. It gets 17 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway. Of course this is the type of car you want to get out on the road and let loose.

You'll get ¼ mile in 14.4 seconds with the 6 speed or 15.1 with the tip-tronic transmission. You get 0-60 MPG in 5.9 seconds with the 6 speed or 7 seconds with the tip-tronic.

The Porsche 968 coupe has the best balance of any of the Porsche bodies and it has more power than the 944 with the 240 HP off the 3.0 liter engine. The increased HP is partially a result of the Vario-cam which is a camshaft chain drive that has an adjustable tensioner.

The Porsche 968 was produced from 1992 to 1995 and it truly is a classic sports car in both the 2 door coupe and 2 door convertible versions. It was sold in Germany right up until 1995 and when production and sales ceased it really was the end of a Porsche era.

The Porsche 968 engine was the second largest 4 cylinder engine that was ever put into a production car and it had the second highest output of power passed only by the Acura.

The Porsche 968 borrowed the Brembo 4 piston brake caliper system and you'll find it on all four wheels. You'll also find a Macpherson strut front end, steel uni-body structure, and aluminum front A arms.

Now here's something else to think about. How often do you get to put this kind of power on the street and stay legal? Well here's your chance. The Porsche 968 CS is street legal but it truly belongs on the track. It's been stripped out to lighten it up and it's got plenty of power to impressive them all.

Porsche is a company that's smart! They keep the great components, have no trouble with innovative changes, and they have a way of putting it all together to provide a performance car that's high in demand.

By : Wayne Treister
Wayne Treister has been owned and ridden Porsches for 15 years. Visit his Porsche site at http://www.porschesworld.com to learn more about the different models.

Porsche Cayman S

2009-01-28T13:52:00.001+08:00

If you are new to the world of Porsche and haven't been keeping up with the Porsche changes the Porsche Cayman S is basically a Boxter with a hatchback and a steel coupe roof.

But wait there's a little more to it. The Porsche Cayman has a stiffer set of springs for the strut suspension, thicker anti-roll bars, and it comes standard with 18 inch wheels.

The Porsche Cayman uses the familiar 3.4 liter engine seen in the Porsche M96, Porsche Boxter, and Porsche 911. Of course it's been tweaked and now it delivers a whopping 295 HP and 255 pound foot of torque. The old Porsche Boxter version had only 280 HP and 236 lb-ft to offer.

From 0 to 60 is capable in 5.1 seconds you'll find your top speed at 171 MPH. That's all the speed you'll ever need. The PSM or Porsche Stability Management System is standard equipment on the Caymen. And the Sport Chrono package with built in lap time counter will be optional.

Another option is ceramic brakes. If you aren't familiar with ceramic brakes you should be. These brakes are half the weight of stand cast iron brakes. You get exceptional braking power, less heat fade, and low brake dust. They Porsche Cayman brakes are identical to the Boxter's with just a little more air cooling and ABS tweaking.

A look at the exterior and you will instantly know that the body is built off the Boxter platform. In fact many of the body panels are interchangeable. The rear windows are the same shape as the 911 if you were to turn them on end.

The Porsche Cayman has a rapidly sloping hatch that drops quickly and deeply and it is accented with a scripted Cayman S on the rear wing which deploys at speeds over 75 MPH.

The hatch is a nice light weight which rises with no effort presenting you with a nice size trunk that is a decent depth. It's very similar to the Boxter trunk.

And there was some smart design thinking here. An aluminum scuff plate covers the area from trunk up to the cargo shelf. There are also two narrow storage bins and there is plenty of useable floor space.

If you are familiar with the Porsche Boxter when you park yourself in the driver's seat you'll instantly feel like your back in the Porsche Boxter except that the instrument faces are gray and the cargo shelf is behind your head. So are you ready to take it for a cruise?

First thing you'll notice is that the Porsche Cayman fits both driver and passenger snuggly. You'll notice the night tight suspension and how the car hugs the road never missing a beat. It's impressively intuitive as long as you don't mess up.

The steering puts you in complete control with the blacktop and its responsible and sensitive to your every mood. Drive it neatly and it will never let you down. Know your car and how to drive and it will be hard to be outperformed.

First impressions are that the Cayman is as snug-fitting for the driver as it was for the passenger and that the mid-mounted engine makes life hard for the air-conditioning; the cabin serves up rump roast over frozen heart as a summer dish.

The chassis has been seriously beefed up and is more of a partner than ever before. Combine that with the Michelin tires that have amazing gripping you are going to have a ride like nothing you've experienced before.

The new Porsche Cayman is everything the Porsche 911 has always been and more. It's not only a great ride on the street it's also a great track ride. It sounds great, looks great, and performs great. But then after all it's a Porsche and would you accept anything less? If there were awards for best car this one would certainly be in the running.

If you haven't checked out the Porsche Cayman be sure you do!

By : Wayne Treister

Wayne Treister has been owned and ridden Porsches for 15 years. Visit his Porsche site at http://www.porschesworld.com to learn more about the different models.

You've Got To Love The Porsche 914

2008-10-24T03:31:00.001+08:00

Back in 1969 Porsche was about to make a lasting impression on the world with the introduction of the sporty, mid mount 4 cylinder boxer engine, two seater Porsche 914.

The design of the 914 was the result of the Porsche and VW working together to produce a new sports car for each of the companies. VW was looking to find a replacement for the Karmann-Ghia and Porsche was looking to use the 911 components but get a fresh new model.

In Europe Porsche took the 914 body and finished it as the 914/6s while VW took it and finished it as the 914/4s. When marketed in North America both were sold as the Porsche 914.

The 914 did not look like any other Porsche on the market. It featured pop up headlamps, flat deck lid over the rear engine, no backseat, and a vertical rear windshield.

The low profile seats mean you are almost sitting on the floorboards and the firewall is located right at your back. There's nothing fancy about the inside, in fact it is very basic. But it also has all the equipment you'll ever need.

It features a nice large tach which remained popular in many models. It has the same transmission that's used in the 928 where you'll find first down and over to the left.

The suspension is hard, the car rides low gripping the road, and the steering is nice and tight. This is a really sporty little car and when the suns out and the winds warm you can pop the targa top off, roll down the windows, and relax.

The flat 4 cylinder mid mount was available in a 1.7 L providing 80 HP, 1.8 L providing 79 HP, and 2.0 L providing 95 HP. All engines come with a 5 speed manual transmission. It has the independent front with lower control arms, anti roll bar, spring struts. The independent rear has transverse torsion bars and anti roll bars.

Wondering what kind of performance this little gem is capable of? You'll be just a little impressed. The 2.0 L used in the 1973 is probably the most popular of the three engines released. It's a blast to put the petal to the metal and listen to the sound of that rpm band and oh yes let's not forget the power.

From 1970 to 1972 the 914-6 was released but it didn't last very long with less than 3500 actually produced. There were also a small number of 914-6 GTs produced at the same time. They were given the higher performance 911 engine and suspension designed for the race track.

The 914-6 was agile with quick acceleration and good handling and breaking. In fact in many aspects it was considered superior to the 911. To drive it felt much like the 914-4 but in the upper RPM it definitely had more punch.

1974 the cars destined for North America saw the introduction of the 1.7 L engine which was bored to 1.8 L. It was combined with the Bosch fuel injection system for the emissions control required in North America.

1975 saw the end of an era when production of the 914 was ended. Eventually it would be replaced by the 924 and the 914's 2 L engine was continued in the 912E considered a level entry model.

When it comes to cool and "gotta have" the 914 definitely fits the bill. This is a great little sports car that's nice and peppy, has great handling, and lots of snap. And with today's high fuel costs it's a real treat in that department too. You do need to watch for rust though. It is the biggest enemy of the 914.

If you love the look of the sports cars from the 1970's, understand the value of a Porsche, and like to stand out in a crowd the Porsche 914 is definitely a car to consider. So is this the car for you?

By: Wayne Treister

Wayne Treister has been owned and ridden Porsches for 15 years. Visit his Porsche site at http://www.porschesworld.com to learn more about the different models.

The Porsche 356 Timeline

2008-10-15T23:41:00.001+08:00

The Porsche 356 was a sports car buffs dream. The Porsche 356 was the brain child of Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche. The body style was the work of Erwin Komenda and the mechanical came off the VW Beetle the design of Ferdinand Porsche Sr.

When it first hit the market it was available as a roadster, cabriolet, and coupe and over the years it saw many changes both in power and style. You might be surprised to discover that the Porsche 356 was actually Porsche's first production automobile and one has to admit it was a great pick!This timeline is a bit rough around the edges but it will give you and idea of how the Porsche 356 evolved from start to finish.

1948:
Just after the war Porsche located to Austria so that they could be closer to parts suppliers. Ferry Porsche was the designer of the Porsche 356. He was the son of Dr Ing Ferdinand Porsche who was the founder of Porsche. The original car used a tubular chassis with an 1100cc engine so it was both light and quick. The gearbox was designed by Frolich and Komenda designed the body of the 356.

The original 001 raced at the Innsbruck city race and it won in the 1100cc class on its very first run. Not surprising! The original 001 sits in the Factory Museum.

1949:
The first Porsche 356 Cabriolet is built with alloy aluminum.

1950:
The factory moves to Zuffenhausen and begins producing the Porsche 356 where they will stay until 1965 producing around 80,000 cars.

1951:
Innovation continues to impress the world with the Porsche 356 Cabriolet and the new split windshield. The 1.3 liter was chrome plated with aluminum cylinders and the very first synchromesh transmission came to be. The Porsche 356-002 wins hands down at the LeMans in the 1100cc class.

At the age of 75 Dr. Ing Ferdinand Porsche Sr. died at the age of 75. By this time 1400 people worked under the direction of Ferry Porsche.

1952:
The 1488 cc 70 HP super engine is introduced.

1953:
A deal is made with New York's Max Hoffman which allowed for the introduction of the Porsche 356 in the United States. It wasn't long before Hoffman became the US importer for Porsche making arrangements for the Porsche line to be carried around the country. This was also the era where split windshields became bent windshields.

1954:
Hoffman convinces Porsche that they can gain more market share by producing a stripped down version of the Porsche 356 for less money specifically designed for the west coast where fair weather and amateur racing go hand in hand. And so the Speedster is born and an instant success with more than 4000 sold in just 5 years.

1955:
The 1600 motor makes it to production. The 1500 GS Carrera motor which is being developed for the race track suddenly finds its way into the Porsche 356 line. The A line is introduced which has several small changes to the body style.

1956:
The 10,000th Porsche 356 comes off the assembly line and it is celebrated at the factory.

1957:
More improvements saw the T2 prototype with the new transmission. The 644 replaced the 519 with a much better shifter, dual nose mounts, and much better synchros.

1958:
The Carrera engine continued to see improvements that produced higher horsepower. The Convertible came to market replacing the Speedster and it was much taller and luxurious than its predecessor.

1959:
The last Speedster is released and the 1300 engine is also dropped.

1960:
The Porsche 356B is given the Super 90 motor. The 90 has a counterweighted crank, Solex P40-II Carburetor, and sodium filled valves.

1961:

The hardtop is introduced and is instantly a hit and is fondly nicknamed the "Notchback". Over 1700 of these cars sold in less than two years.

1962:
Porsche is talking with Reutter about the purchase of the coach maker. The factory launches Christophorus which is a Porsche lifestyle magazine.

1963:
Porsche 356C is brought to market with the 95 HP SC engine. It has 4 wheel disc brakes, and it is available with an optional 12 volt electric system.

1964:
The Porsche 356 production has moved over the 10,000 a year number.

1965
The final Cabriolets come off the assembly line.

After several evolutions the Porsche 356 came to be retired in 1965 but today the car still remains sought after and it is common to find them selling for over $175,000. Back in the 1950s you could buy that car new for $4000.

The Porsche 356 also made it big in the movies staring in Top Gun, 48 Hrs and Another 48 Hrs. And Janis Joplin has a psychedelically painted Porsche 356C. The Porsche 356 underwent many changes over the years some mechanical while others cosmetic but what remained consistent was its charm, style, sportiness, and speed. Still today this is a car that gets noticed.

By : Wayne Treister

Wayne Treister has been owned and ridden Porsches for 15 years. Visit his Porsche site at http://www.porschesworld.com to learn more about the different models.

Porsche 928

2008-10-09T23:30:00.000+08:00

From 1978 to 1995 the Porsche 928 was the talk of the town. The 2 door coupe body was stylish with sleek lines, and very impressive. You simply couldn't help but get noticed. It was also their most expensive car to find its way to market. Today it remains a hot item and you can still expect to pay a pretty penny to own one.

The Porsche 928 quickly earned the name "land shark" because of its ability to eat up the road in little time. In fact it has earned the title of being the fastest road car in the entire world. And it was a title that it definitely earned.

The late 1960s saw Porsche reveal itself with a new look and feel from the earlier days. In fact there had not only been big changes to the company there had been quite a shake up in the executive too. And with shake ups come new idea.

Ernst Fuhrman was one of the new executives to come on board as Managing Director. He was quick to recognize the popularity of the Porsche 911 was about to wane and he wanted to introduce a car to the market that would be not only a great sports coupe but also a luxurious sedan. The design study was initiated in 1971 and 1978 saw the first Porsche 928 come to market.

Porsche 928 was a car that was going to have plenty of power and so the V8 5.0 L with 300 HP would become stock equipment. The first cars has four barrel carburetors but those were soon rejected for the Borsch K Jetronic fuel injection system. Although it was recognized as a real achievement surprisingly sales were initially slow. Over time it grew in popularity but nothing like predecessor models so in 1995 it was discontinued.

It is always all about design and the Porsche 928 is no different. The Porsche 928 offered a water cooled V8 engine mounted in the front of the car. It was rear drive and had a displacement of 4.5 L and it offered up 219 HP for North America.

This is a car that is relaxing to drive. In fact during its time it had the reputation of being the most relaxing car on the market. You could choose from the Mercedes Benz automatic transmission or the 5 speed dog leg manual transmission.

Lots of luggage space and you can access it with the large hatchback. The polyurethane bumpers were integrated into the tail and nose and they are paint matched to the body. It's classified as a 2+2 because it has 2 small seats in the rear. They may be more beneficial folded down for luggage storage but they are functional.

Porsche was one of the first cars to introduce all wheel steering. Years later Japanese auto makers came on board. It's a great feature and Porsche driver's got to experience it earlier.

In 1980 the Porsche 928S was introduced in the European market which eventually made it to North America. The 1987 model had a single disc clutch and an updated 5.0 L V8 engine.

In the latter part of 1986 the Porsche 928 S4 variant debuted with a new single disc clutch and new and improved 5.0 L V8 engine that was used in both the North American and European markets. The styling updates were significant and they gave the car a much sleeker, sexier look and feel. But it also made a considerable difference to the weight of the car resulting in a substantially lighter weight overall.

The 1987 model saw the new Porsche 928 S4 enter the market. It had a single disc clutch added and an updated 5.0 L V8 engine with an impressive 316 HP. It also has some sporty interior upgrades and a sleeker exterior. It was also considerably lighter than previous versions.

The S4 stayed in production until 1991 when the Porsche 928 GT was released. This was the sportiest of the Porsche 928s to ever hit the market. In 1993 the Porsche 928 GTS entered the scene with a complete makeover with an updated interior and the larger 5.4 L 345 HP engine. A loaded GTS cost more than $100,000 USD making it the most expensive car on the market for its era. Automatic transmission and 6 speed manual were both available. This is a car that today still holds its value on the market.

The Porsche 928 was certainly a car that evolved over its 18 years on the market. Some changes were subtle while others where much more bold. But no matter the changes the car underwent it maintained its reputation as a fast, fun, and sporty car to drive.

When it came to performance this was a predictable car with great weight distribution and the powerful V8 kept it a real player on the track easily able to outperform many of the other Porches.

By: Wayne Treister

Wayne Treister has been owned and ridden Porsches for 15 years. Visit his Porsche site at http://www.porschesworld.com to learn more about the different models.

Porsche Cayman S Design Edition 1

2008-09-05T21:49:00.002+08:00

Black. Never has one color summed up a vehicle as well as the Cayman S Design Edition 1. From the 3.4-liter 295 hp engine to the sleek black-on-black matte stripes, it was built to be bad. Only 777 of these very special limited editions will be produced worldwide, ensuring that this model is on its way to becoming an exclusive collector’s item.

Other Porsche Cayman Model

Spec

-245HP for Porsche Cayman and 295HP for Porsche Cayman S
-Claimed top speed of 160mph for Porsche Cayman and 171mph for Porsche Cayman S
- 0 - 60mph in 5.8 second in Porsche Cayman and 5.1 second for Porsche Cayman S

Source : Porsche . com

XM to Be on 2009 Porsche 911s

2008-09-03T17:39:00.000+08:00

The Porsche 911 is the first Porsche sports car to add XM.

The satellite radio service and XM NavTraffic will be offered as a factory-installed feature in all 2009 models.

XM-equipped Porsche’s come with a free three-month subscription.

XM has been available as a factory-installed feature for Porsche Cayenne models since 2005.

What is XM NavTraffic?

Powered by NAVTEQ, XM NavTraffic provides real-time traffic service, ensuring drivers have the most up-to-date and detailed traffic and incident information at their fingertips, whether they're commuting or traveling. XM NavTraffic is currently available in 80 major North American markets.

Porsche releases information on 2009 911 models

2008-06-25T16:40:00.003+08:00

Porsche has released photos and details for its next-generation 911 model series, with four new models – the 911 Carrera Coupe, Cabriolet, S Coupe and S Cabriolet – to go on sale in September in North America.

All offer a higher level of performance thanks to their all-new, flat-six engines, displacing 3.6 and 3.8 litres, while for the first time in a Porsche sports car, the engines will use direct fuel injection and can be coupled with the new optional seven-speed double-clutch gearbox, a Porsche first.

These new technologies result in increased performance but with fuel efficiency up to 13 per cent better than its predecessor. The 911 Carrera produces up to 20 per cent more horsepower, while the Carrera S produces up to 30 per cent more horsepower, up to 385 hp.

The new Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK) double-clutch gearbox combines an automatic transmission with the gearshift capacity of a sequential gearbox used in race cars. It replaces the former Porsche Tiptronic S on both Carrera and Carrera S models.

Exterior enhancements in the new Porsche include new front bumper with larger air intakes, LED daytime running lights, bi-Xenon headlamps, and LED taillights as standard equipment, with available Dynamic Cornering Lights on all models.

Source : www .canadiandriver .com

Porsche News : Porsche To Buy Control Of Volkswagen

2008-05-20T14:49:00.000+08:00

Porsche has set the car industry a light with plans to buy a controlling stake in VW.

This will give Porsche, the prestigious car maker access to diesel engines and more sourced components - Volkswagen are currently supplying around a third of Porsche parts and Porsche components.

The move coincides with Volkswagen buying a controlling stake in Swedish truck maker Scania which in turn now gives Porsche a very huge control over the European car industry.

But Porsche claims that Porsche are not planning to merge with Volkswagen.

The firm's chief executive Wendelin Wiedeking said: "Porsche aim is to create one of the strongest and most innovative automobile alliances in the world, which is able to measure up to the increased international competition."

Porsche New Coming Model

2008-04-22T22:10:00.004+08:00

There've been times when Porsche was nothing more than the 911 company. No longer. Sources inside Weissach confirm Porsche is working on up to 10 new models for launch by the end of the decade. Some are variants of the existing 997-series 911. But others will take the company into new and possibly controversial market niches.

• 911 Turbo Cabriolet: Seen here with very little disguise--just some tape on the front air dam and silver around the headlamps--this is the convertible version of the just-launched Turbo. The current 3.6-liter flat-six turbo coupe is rated 473 horses and 457 pound-feet and is good for a mid-three-second 0-to-60-mph time. The slightly heavier ragtop should take a few tenths longer to get to 60, but should exceed the 996 Turbo Cabrio's 191-mph top speed, a number now rivaled by the bigger Bentley Continental GTC.

• 911 Targa: Porsche long ago gave up on cutting the 911's roof from A- to B-pillar to create the Targa. Like the 996 version, the 997 will have a large glass panel that retains the car's roof rails between the pillars for better structural rigidity .

• 911 GT3 RS: This is the limited-edition homologation of the 2007 GT3 RSR race car, built to meet FIA GT rules. Rumors are the race car and the RS will get the 3.8-liter flat-six, instead of the 3.6-liter engine. The RS is a lightweight car with the Carrera 4's wide rear fenders, a wider rear track, more aggressive wing, and modified front spoiler lip. Weight savings include a carbon-fiber wingtop, lots of composite bodywork, and lightweight glass.

• 911 GT2: The mother of all 911s arrives just in time to put ol' 997 over the top. The 996 version of the GT2 got an 11-percent-horsepower boost over quotidian 911 Turbos via modified turbos and intercooler for more boost. Add 11 percent to the 997 Turbo's 473 horsepower, and you get a Z06-topping 525 horses. Note the rear-fender intercooler inlets. With no sunroof and other weight savings, the new Turbo's 0-to-60-mph time will seem like a walk in the park when this limited-edition car arrives.

• Panamera: It looks like a Cayenne, but it's a mule for the four-seat, four-door Panamera, as both cars share the front-mounted 4.5-liter V-8, rated 340 horsepower naturally aspirated and 520 horses in the Cayenne's new twin-turbo S form. The Panamera also is tipped to share a version of the Cayenne's all-wheel-drive system and its proposed hybrid powertrain. The Panamera will be assembled in Leipzig where the Cayenne is built, and production of the Carrera GT is just ending. The Panamera is expected in 2009 as a 2010 model.

Source : www.motortrend.com

Porsche Wallpaper for free

2008-04-02T03:00:00.006+08:00

These are some collection of porsche free wallpaper for download. Hope you enjoy it. It's a direct link download and will be limited until 30th April 2008. Thank you.

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Porsche 911

2008-03-27T09:17:00.004+08:00

Porsche 911 Performs Best Over Others

Consumer Reports has tested the vehicles that it has purchased. And they are checking the range of expensive machines. And what they found out was that the Porsche 911 took earned the right to be called one of the best vehicles there is in the market. In fact, it topped the list of vehicles of Consumer Reports’ list of high performance sports vehicles and cars.

David Champion is the senior director of the Auto Test Center of Consumer Reports. He even assesses the Porsche 911 by saying, “The 911 wowed us enough with its acceleration, handling, and braking for us to rate it our top sports car. The 911 is also easy to drive, but its much less expensive Boxster sibling performed almost as well.”

The automotive magazine tested the Porsche 911 in all its Porsche car parts glory against other high class and high performance vehicles like the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and the Dodge Viper. Aside from these two, the Porsche 911 competed eleven other performance vehicles that are currently available in the market. The vehicles went through a series of tests so as to see who performed best and who topped all others as a luxury sports car.

You certainly would not believe the kind of prices these vehicles hold. The cheapest in the lot is the Lotus Elise that can be purchased in the market for $45,545 while the most expensive machine tested by the auto magazine was a Mercedes Benz SL550 vehicle that could cost you $105,855.

All these vehicles had to go through tests that would give Consumer Reports data on who should be declared the best among the lot. The vehicles had to go through public roads. They also were driven through the Consumer Report test track facility which is located in Connecticut. The vehicles also had been tried using various tests like one for high speed maneuvering as well as braking and cornering while driving at high speeds.

The criteria included various angles of checking an automobile. Aside from those mentioned, Consumer Reports also included areas like safety, acceleration, trunk space, comfort, and convenience.

Credit to the author : Stacey Wilson

Porsche Cayenne Turbo

2008-03-27T00:16:00.007+08:00

Beauty and Power - 4 x 4 , 4806cc, Tiptronic 6 Speed, 500bhp

Top Speed : 171mph

0-62 mph (Automatic) : 5.1 seconds

The History

2008-03-25T21:04:00.009+08:00

1875:On September 3, Ferdinand Porsche is born in the Bohemian town of Maffersdorf. In 1889, after attending grammar school there and the Staatsgewerbeschule (State Vocational School) in Reichenberg, he entershis father’s business as an apprentice plumber.

1900:
The Lohner-Porsche electric car is presented at the World Fair in Paris. The wheel hub engines of the young engineer Ferdinand Porsche bring him international attention. In the same year, he develops an all-wheel-drive racecar, as well as a hybrid petrol/electric vehicle – a world first.

1906:
Ferdinand Porsche becomes Technical Director at Austro-Daimler in Wiener Neustadt. At the age of only 31, he is responsible for the model range of one of Europe’s largest automotive concerns.

1909:
Ferdinand Anton Ernst Porsche, later known as ‘Ferry’, is born on September 19 in Wiener Neustadt.

1910:
The Austro-Daimler touring car designed by Ferdinand Porsche scores a triple victory in the Prince Henry Trials. At the wheel of the winning car sits none other than Ferdinand Porsche himself.

1923:
As Technical Director and Board Member of the Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft in Stuttgart, Ferdinand Porsche designs the legendary Mercedes Compressor Sports Car. The following year, the 2-litre racecar developed under his aegis wins the Targa Florio. The Mercedes-Benz S-Type models dominate international motorsport from 1927.

1931:
Crowning his career, Ferdinand Porsche opens an office for ‘engineering and consultation on engine and vehicle design’ in Stuttgart on April 25. Created for such renowned manufacturers as Wanderer, Zündapp and NSU are not only entire vehicles, but such trend-setting detail solutions as the Porsche torsion bar suspension.

1933:
For Auto Union, Porsche develops a Grand Prix racecar with a 16-cylinder engine in mid-ship configuration. The rear-engine vehicle concept designed for the compact car (Type 32) developed for NSU is ultimately incorporated in the Volkswagen Beetle.

1934:
The company Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche KG receives an official order for the design and construction of a German Volkswagen. Only one year later, the VW prototype is test driven. The ‘Ur Beetle’ is assembled in the garage of the Porsche villa in Stuttgart.

1935:
Ferdinand Alexander Porsche is born on December 11 in Stuttgart as the eldest son of Ferry Porsche.

1936:Parallel to road trials of the Type 60, production facilities are erected under the direction of Ferdinand Porsche for the Volkswagen renamed the ‘KdF-Wagen’.

1939:Under the designation Type 64, three racing coupés are developed at Porsche in Zuffenhausen. Built for long-distance endurance competition, the ‘Berlin–Rom-Wagen’ are considered the forefathers of all later Porsche sports cars.

1944:
Owing to wartime conditions, the Porsche KG engineering office moves to Gmünd in the Austrian province of Carinthia.

1946:
Under the direction of Ferdinand Porsche’s son Ferry, design of an all-wheeldrive Grand Prix racecar – the ‘Cisitalia’ (Type 360) – is begun for Italian industrialist Piero Dusio.

1948:The 356 is the first sports car to bear the Porsche name. ‘No. 1’ is roadcertified in June. Only one month later, the lightweight mid-engine roadster wins its first class victory at the Innsbruck Stadtrennen.

Source taken from porsche.com,supercars.net