CAR Magazine UK has recently reported on some new details surrounding Mercedes-Benz’s much anticipated Porsche 911 fighter, the Mercedes-Benz SLC sports car that’s supposed to be smaller and less expensive than the top-dog SLS AMG coupe. Word is that the new SLC AMG will use a V6 powerplant with an option for a V8. Internally [...]
Porsche has dropped a video of the 911 Carrera S lapping the Nurburgring Nordschleife. Driven by by Timo Kluck, the new Porsche 911 Carrera S managed to bring in an impressive time of 7:37.9. That puts the new Porsche 911 Carrera S right between the Lexus LFA and the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Power for the [...]
It’s been a while since we’ve seen something from Gemballa – the tuning house is now back with its latest creation based on the new Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet. The package includes some aerodynamic upgrades along with high-performance brakes and a new set of wheels. Visual upgrades include a new front apron, front lip [...]
After weeks of driving hot exotic sports cars (besides the Subaru BRZ), Motor Trend has finally chosen its 2012 Best Driver’s Car of the Year – the Porsche 911 Carrera. Check out a video of Motor Trend’s Carlos Lago and Jonny Lieberman hanging out at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca as they put a bunch of [...]
The Porsche 911 Carrera S is already a pretty fast sports car but it can always be faster. Porsche Exclusive announced today that it is offering a new performance enhancement kit developed especially for the 911 Carrera S that increases power from the 3.8 liter boxer engine from 400-hp to 430-hp. The new Powerkit allows [...]
At the 2012 New York Auto Show, the new 2012 Porsche 911 has been named the 2012 World Performance Car of the Year. The 911 was one of the 34 new-for-2012 vehicles selected for the annual awards program. Click here for more news on the Porsche 911. A total of 66 journalists from 25 countries around [...]
Today may be a very celebrated day, but unfortunately it took an unexpected turn as a very famous individual in automotive history recently passed away. Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, son of Porsche founder Ferdinand Porsche, and creator of the legendary 911, died earlier today at the age of 76. “We mourn the death of our [...]
We’re not sure what Tiff Needell is doing on EVO Magazine but the Fifth Gear host recently put together a video for the publication showing a track battle between the Nissan GT-R and the Porsche 911 Carrera S. If you’re familiar with the way Needell drives, then you definitely don’t want to miss this one. Check [...]
TechArt has released its take on the 2012 Porsche 911 featuring a strong focus on exterior modifications on both the Carrera and Carrera S models. A body kit has been crafted for the 911 that includes a new front spoiler with integrated splitter, a rear spoiler and integrated third break light, two aero wings, a [...]
The latest Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S generations have just hit dealerships with Porsche backing the models as being “the most invigorating ownership experience yet.” Both variants have been made over, while still maintaining Porsche’s distinct lines. The overhaul modified or replaced 90 percent of the car’s components, and includes a 100lb weight drop, [...]
