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2012 Detroit: 2012 Porsche 911 Cabriolet

2012 Detroit: 2012 Porsche 911 Cabriolet loses weight and gets cool new roof

Key Competitors: Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster, Jaguar XK, BMW 6-Series Convertible, Audi R8 Spyder Power: 3.4L flat-six 350 hp (Carrera), 3.8L flat-six 400 hp (Carrera S) Transmission: 7-speed manual, optional 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK), and Interweb points to anyone who can pronounce that (you can’t speak German, that’s cheating!) Performance: 0-60 in [...]

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Porsche Cayenne

Porsche confirms Cayenne Diesel for 2012, Cajun SUV for 2013

It has just been confirmed by Porsche that the U.S. is getting two new models, to follow behind the 911 Carrera Cabriolet’s upcoming premier at next week’s 2012 Detroit Auto Show. Already available in Europe, the Cayenne Diesel will be powered by a slightly faster version of the motor found in the TDI variants of [...]

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Video: Qatar’s Porsche police fleet celebrates the Arab State’s independence day

Video: Qatar’s Porsche police fleet celebrates the Arab State’s independence day

It’s not everyday you see a fleet of Porsche car rolling down the street – well, unless it’s December 18 in Qatar. During the celebration of Qatar National Day, which celebrates the Arab states independence, the police hopped in their Porsche interceptors and decided to show them off to the crowd. Of course, it should [...]

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ASMA Design Porsche Cayenne Turbo gets a bodykit galore

‘The Giant’ is German tuning house ASMA Designs latest over-the-top kit based on the second generation Porsche Cayenne Turbo. With no modifications to power at all, ASMA leaves the focus of the tune on the aesthetics. A carbon-fiber wide-body aero kit was fitted to the car that changes the look of the Cayenne with lines [...]

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Arab Car Show in London

Video: Middle East’s elite turn London streets into a supercar show

While we pay a nice fee to get into a convention center to enjoy watching the latest new passenger cars and supercars on display, citizens of Middle Eastern countries use the London roads to put their cars on display for the crowd. According to YouTube marchettino, there’s a time in the summer every year when [...]

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Top 10 things you need to know about the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera

It’s been quite some time since we did a new edition of our ‘Top 10 most important things you need to know about” segment – so today we’re coming back strong with a look at the new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera. Let’s get it started guys. Read our other Top 10 things you need to know lists. [...]

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TopCar creates Porsche Cayenne Vantage 2 Carbon Edition

TopCar has crafted a special edition of its Porsche Cayenne Vantage 2 body kit called the Carbon Edition. Take that literally, as the entire body kit has been made over in bare carbon fiber. The Russian tuner debuted the car at the Top Line 2011 exhibition, with a kit that includes fender flairs, side skirts, [...]

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TechArt 2012 Porsche 911

TechArt details 2012 Porsche 911 individualization program

Techart has an upcoming release for its individualization program, with teasers for the new Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S. On the inside, Techart added its 3-spoke sport steering wheel with paddle shifters, coated the interior with leather, and added stitching and alcantara detailing. Outside, the German tuner provides a set of stainless steel sport [...]

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Porsche Panamera vs. BMW M5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG vs. Jaguar XF-R

Video: BMW M5 vs Porsche Panamera S vs Mercedes E63 AMG vs Jaguar XFR

The team over at EVO Magazine decided to put four high-performance Euro-sedans in a head-to-head drag race to settle the debate on which is the king of the segment. Who comes out on top? Take a lucky guess and watch the video after the jump. Refresher: BMW M5: Powered by a 4.4L V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo [...]

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CARandDRIVER 10Best 2012

CARandDRIVER announces its 2012 10Best Cars

All of the editors over at CARandDRIVER have sat down and chosen their top 10 cars for 2012 that are available for sale in the United States. As always, the cars on the list don’t have to be the newest, and they don’t have to be expensive as nothing over $80,000 is even allowed to [...]

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