One of the 911″s most dividing characteristics is its signature, age-old design. Some laud the German brand for maintaining tradition, while others take a different viewpoint; Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear’s main host, once commented that “Porsche has the laziest design team in the world.” Well, to the (potential) delight of those in tune with Clarkson, Misha [...]
The folks at Sportec have announced an upgrade to the SPR1 M that they will debut at the Salon Privé Motor Show in London. Badge the SPR1R the model now features carbon / Kelvar body panels, carbon fiber under floor, an active suspension, a roll cage and carbon ceramic brakes. With all those modifications, the [...]
The folks over at AutoCar set out on a mission to figure out what is the new 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG’s closest rival. They brought along the new Porsche 911 Turbo, Lamborghini Gallardo and the Aston Martin V12 Vantage. Which of the three came the closest to the Gullwing Benz? Check out the video after [...]
Here is the ultimate German supercar face-off. The test by Motor Trend pits the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG against the Audi R8 V10 and the Porsche 911 Turbo. Refresher: Audi R8 V10: Power for the Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI comes from a 5.2L V10 producing a total of 528-hp. Mated to a R-tronic transmission [...]
Those who were unable to get their hands on the limited-production Porsche 911 Sport Classic, of which only 250 were built, the Stuttgart automaker is now offering four new highlights for individual retrofitting. The most unique of the four modifications includes the 19-inch Sport Classic wheels in 5-spoke design with the rim star painted in [...]
Tuner TechArt has released two new performance upgrade packages for the new Porsche 911 Turbo with one package offering more than 600-hp. The first package, known as TA 097/T1, increases output by 69-hp to 562-hp courtesy of a revised ECU and a high-flow air filter. That allows 0-62 mph to come in just 3.2 seconds [...]
Joining the TechArt 2010 Porsche Panamera at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show next month will be the TechArt Porsche 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S models. The customizations for the two 911 models will consist of a new aerodynamic package, 20-inch light metal wheels and exquisite interiors. No performance modifications were announced. Click here for [...]
With a 3.8L turbocharged flat-6 boxer engine, the 500-hp 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo is already an impressive sports car. What makes it more impressive is the PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission that allows it to go from 0-60 mph in just 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 194 mph. Well, speedArt felt it could make [...]
Our friend Chris Harris is back behind the wheel of the new 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo. This time, instead of beating it up around the track, Harris decided to use the launch control feature offered with the 911 Turbo PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission to go from 0-60 mph while drinking a bottle of Coke. Check [...]
It’s that time of the day again – where you’re trying to kill the last couple of minutes before you leave your cubicle for lunch. Well, we decided to tone things down a bit and bring you a video by AutoCar where the publication tests the Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911 Turbo and the Audi R8 [...]
