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Porsche’s product plans outlined for the next four years

Posted: Oct 28, 2009

UK publication AutoCar is outlining Porsche product plans for the next four years. If they are to believed, we have a couple of exciting things coming from Porsche’s garage.
First up, Porsche has a V6 and a diesel version planned for the new 2010 Panamera sedan. Both models will be a little more affordable than their [...]

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Porsche to share Panamera and 911 platform with Volkswagen brands

Posted: Oct 25, 2009

Filed under: Industry News, Porsche, Volkswagen

Earlier this week, Volkswagen released a statement saying that it plans to complete its merger with Porsche during the course of 2011.
According to Michael Macht of Porsche, the sports car maker is prepared to share the Panamera and 911 platforms with other Volkswagen Group brands.
“Porsche needs to become a strong pillar of VW, as well [...]

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Video: 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic in Action

Posted: Sep 03, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Porsche, Videos

Yesterday, Porsche gave us our first look at the special-edition 911 Sport Classic that will make its debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show later this month. We have now posted a video of the 911 Sport Classic in action showing off its new “ducktail” style spoiler.
Refresher: Power comes from a 3.8L 6-cylinder with Direct Fuel Injection making a [...]

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2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic: Special-edition 911 brings back the ‘ducktail’

Posted: Sep 02, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Auto Shows, Porsche

So you take your first look at the 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera and you feel that it’s not that much different from the 2008, or even the 2007 model. Whereas other automakers like to completely redesign their vehicles every couple of years, Porsche is one automaker that follows the philosophy “If it ain’t broken – [...]

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2009 Gemballa Avalanche GTR 650 EVO-R gets a facelift

Posted: Jun 02, 2009

Filed under: Porsche, Tuner Cars

The Avalanche name is very much connected to the success of tuning firm Gemballa Automobiltechnik GmbH & Co. KG. It was the first Avalanche in the mid 80s that set the foundation for the success of the Gemballa brand. Ever since, the name has been reserved for the Porsche 911 tuning program.
Gemballa has now unveiled the [...]

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Video: Porsche PDK allows you to disengage FWD in Carrera 4 models

Posted: Nov 06, 2008

Filed under: 2009 Releases, Porsche, Reviews, Videos

Our friends at Garage419 recently flew down to Salt Lake City to test drive the 2009 Porsche 911 with PDK or ’Porsche-Doppelkupplung.’ The new PDK double-clutch 7-speed automatic gearbox replaces the Tiptronic S-automatic transmission on all Carrera models.
Porsche says PDK improves acceleration and fuel-economy. The Stuttgart company also hit up the Nurburgring to test the PDK which [...]

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Videos: Corvette ZR1, Porsche GT2, Ferrari 599, Nissan GT-R top speed runs

Posted: Oct 29, 2008

Filed under: Chevrolet, Ferrari, Nissan, Porsche, Videos

While Motor Trend was hanging out at Chrysler’s Arizona Proving Grounds in over half a million dollars worth of the world’s hottest cars, they decided it was the perfect opportunity to take each vehicle to its top speed. Check out these videos of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Porsche 911 GT2, Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and the [...]

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TECHART announces Aerokit I for 2009 Porsche 911

Posted: Oct 28, 2008

Filed under: 2009 Releases, Porsche, Tuner Cars

TECHART has announced its new Aerokit I for the 2009 Porsche 911 models giving the cars a more aggressive look. All modification have undergone wind tunnel testing to ensure optimal aerodynamic values.
The Aerokit I consists of a new front spoiler that reduces force on the front axel, front air inlets, side sill panels that emphasize [...]