AUTOMOBILE WORLD – CAR NEWS, CAR REVIEWS, CAR INTRODUCTIONS, ALL ABOUT CARS » Porsche http://mycarblog.org Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:36:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS http://mycarblog.org/2012/01/29/2011-porsche-911-carrera-gts/ http://mycarblog.org/2012/01/29/2011-porsche-911-carrera-gts/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:46:47 +0000 Jack http://mycarblog.org/?p=27922
The 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS was first unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. It is available with a 3.8-liter flat engine that is capable of producing about 408 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque along with a 6-speed manual transmission. The car which also features a rear wheel drive is able to reach from 0-60 mph in about 4.4 Seconds along with a top speed of around 190 mph. The standard safety features include 4-wheel ABS, front head airbags, dual front side-mounted airbags, 2 front headrests, stability control, traction control and electronic brakeforce distribution. The 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS has a wheelbase of 92.5 inch, length of 175.6 inch, width of 71.2 inch, height of 51.6 inch and it also weighs about 3075 lbs. The car has an estimated fuel economy of 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg in the highway. The interior features include 2 -way power passenger and driver seat, climate control, external temperature display, low fuel level warning and more. The car is fitted with alloy wheels along with performance tires, power glass sunroof and a rear spoiler. There are also remote power door locks, heated mirrors, power mirrors and 2 one-touch power windows available with this model. The 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS has been developed with the technology that gives it a stronger and stiffer body which is about 40 percent lighter than the components that have been used in the standard model.

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The Porsche 916 was first introduced in the year 1971 at the Paris Auto Salon and it was available with a similar body of the Porsche 914. The car also features a 2341cc, fuel injected engine that is capable of producing about 190 hp at 6500 rpm and 159 pound feet of torque at 5200 rpm along with an updated traditional-shift-pattern type 915 transmission. It was capable of reaching 0-60 mph in about 7 seconds along with a top speed of around 145 mph. The Porsche 916 also had flared fenders that were covered 7-inch wide Fuchs 5 spoke wheels, steel roof instead of targa top for more rigidity and body colored fiberglass bumpers. The front air dam featured 2 smaller flanking cutouts for fog lights and large cutout in front for the oil cooler. The car had a rear bumper that was molded in a very simple way including only one small hole for exhaust. The interior was designed with luxurious leather and velour along with other lighter components such as small plastic door pull, flexible fabric map pockets, Becker AM/FM Cassette stereo, special antenna molded on the windshield for increased reception, but air conditioning option was not available along with the car. About 11 units were only built during its production period and one was sent to United States. The Porsche 916 is the only model to receive a US certification and also features US spec 911S equipment and US-style indicator lights.

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The German RUF tuner is oriented to the Chinese market with a very simple recipe for success: the elongated version of Porsche’s Panamera sedan, called Porsche Panamera XL 2012.

It is well known that Chinese magnates pleasure so that one of the car you find right now in this article is meant to show the elongated Porsche version car. Whether it’s about high class models or even limousines, Mandarin speaks simply that they do not settle for standard size cars and that they are preferring LWB versions made ​​available from qualified producers.

Porsche Panamera rumors could also be offered to the Chinese market for its experience in tuning elongated car versions, so this could be the cause for tuners from RUF that they were mobilized so quickly. Thus, they arrived at Guangzhou Motor Show 2012, one of the most important manifestation of gender in the area, with its own interpretation of the idea to stretch the Porsche Panamera.

Porsche Panamera XL has received an additional 400 mm, strategically placed between the axles. Thus, the important passengers will get the extra seat while the car has gained significant points in stage term presence, keeping the original quality, options and the feeling that you drive a Porsche (eve it has some “small” improvements). However, the weight of 1960 kg reached by the car in its actual size will harm the performance  of the V8′s engine and its 414 hp, but it will not be a problem for those who care more about their image and not about the cars power and performance.

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Although it is the lightest model in the Porsche range and that the roof can be used only in emergencies, the new Porsche Boxster Spyder is a crisis car, a purist one, true dedicated to the Porsche fans.

Small models from Porsche family, are enriched by another member: Porsche Boxster Spyder will join Boxster and Cayman and will be a proposal for Porsche fans cars for a long time from now on. World premiere of the new model will take place in December, at the American soil, the Los Angeles Auto Show 2009.
Beside a normal Boxster, Boxster Spyder can be recognized immediately because of the “humps” behind the headrests, which, besides the role of wind, hides a small soft-top, which can be used in emergency situations. Also, details have been simplified - to give up indicators of the bumper, rear slots are modified and are being mounted racing wheels.

Porsche Boxster Spyder is the purist, the machine table weighting an amount of only 1275 kg, 80 kg less than the Boxster S. The 3.4 liter engine is over the one of the Boxster S, but develops 10 hp more under the hood with 320 hp. The transmission is a dual-clutch PDK one and the Sport Chrono Package is set as a standard system.
Promises to have a very good performance: 0-100 km / h in just 4.8 seconds, while top speed is 265 km / h - and that with no roof! Fans will notice a certain resemblance to Porsche Carrera GT supercar …
Market launch is planned for early 2010, the starting price of 50,000 euros including in some countries and a demonstration pilot course on racing circuits.

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At Geneva in 2012, we will be glad to find the third generation of Porsche Boxster, the German roadster.
Here, then, the next generation Porsche Boxster, which will be inaugurated in Geneva in 2012 – yet, in Detroit in 2012, was privileged the convertible version of his older brother, Porsche 911 convertible. Like its predecessors, the new Porsche Boxster roadster is a compact two-seater with rear-wheel drive and a six-cylinder engine.

In terms of appearance, the new Boxster shows a more refined sportiness and the front is close enough to the image of 911. However, the more elongated headlights fail to clearly differentiate the Boxster from the 911. In the back, the Boxster’s rear lights are very elegant, with voluptuous curves and huge air intakes on the sides make the car look very sexy, not just for Porsche enthusiasts.
The new Boxster is easier than the previous generation, so that the wheelbase and widths are increased (however, no information about size, yet). Obviously, the systems are upgraded for this car, better performances and the consumption is up to 15% less.

The roadsters interior is generous for two occupants, so that ergonomics and design of the dashboard are inspired by from Carrera GT. The powered roof is completely redesigned, with a better-looking cover.
The new generation comes with two engine versions: Boxster (2.7 liters and 265 hp) and Boxster S (3.4 liters and 315 hp). Standard gearbox is offered a 6 speed manual gearbox, but also, optional with an automatic 7 speed PDK gearbox with dual-clutch. As performance, Boxster boasts 5.4 seconds to 100 km / h and Boxter S reaches 100 km / h in just 4.7 seconds.

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The 2012 Porsche 928 is available in 2 trim levels such as Coupe and a GT. The Coupe version features a V8 engine that is capable of producing 350 hp and the GT version has a V10 engine that generates 605 hp. It is available with a standard 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic, dual-clutch DSG transmission. The 2012 Porsche 928 is capable of producing 0-60 mph in about 3.8 seconds along with a top speed of around 198 mph. The car also has rear-wheel drive system along with transaxle to balance the weight and shorter wheelbase also supports in reducing the weight.

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The Porsche 959 S was the world’s fastest car when it was introduced and it available as a limited version where only 29 units were produced during. The car features a 2849 cc flat-6 engine that is capable of producing 575 hp and 540 lbs-ft of torque. It was able sprint 0-60mph in only 3.5 seconds along with a top speed of around 119 mph. The Porsche 959 S also had Sport seats including racing seat belts, race tuned suspension and a full roll cage. The car was available with all the comfort as well as smoothness along with reduced interior noise.

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The 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid is available with an innovative hybrid drive that was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show. It features a 6-cylinder engine that is able to generate 345 bhp and 25 g/km CO2. The car also has a very lightweight body along with PDK double-clutch gearbox and Porsche ceramic composite brakes. The 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid also has an electric flywheel power generator that has been mounted inside the cockpit next to the driver. The hybrid technology in the car has been specially made for racing along with an electrical front axle drive and two electric motors.

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The 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid is a new hybrid version that was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show. It also features a 3.0 liter V6 engine that produces 333 hp and an electric motor that generates 47 hp along with a nickel metal hydride battery. The car is expected to have a fuel economy of 39.79 mpg with hybrid system. The 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid interior has been designed with 4 individual seats, elevated center console, adaptive air suspension with adaptive shock-absorber system and rear wiper. The car also has new set of 18 inch wheels, Bi-Xenon headlight design along with LED technology, etc.

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The 2012 Porsche Panamera GTS is expected to enter the market in early 2012 along with more aggressive design. The car features a modified 4.8-liter naturally-aspirated V8 engine that is able to produce 430 hp and 383 lb-ft along with a 7-speed Porsche PDK transmission. It is able to reach 0-60 mph in about 4.5 seconds along with a 179 mph. The 2012 Porsche Panamera GTS interior features include 18-way adjustable sports seats, embroidered GTS lettering on the headrests along with seat belts and Sport Design steering wheel with PDK shift paddles. The car will be available in an exclusive Carmine Red exterior color.

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