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The GT2 RS is the fastest and most powerful road-going sports car ever built by Porsche
Porsche's GT2 RS is the fastest and most powerful road-going sports car ever built in the history of the company and marks the summit in the 911 range. With power up by 90 hp and weight down by 70 kilograms in comparison with the prior 911 GT2, the new 911 GT2 RS has a weight-to-power ratio of just 2.21 kilos per horsepower, by far the best power/weight ratio in its class. Obviously, these are the ideal ingredients for an ultra-high-performanc... [more]
New Porsche 911 Turbo S goes on sale from May 2010
Porsche have developed the new 911 Turbo S in response to customer demand for greater power, performance and driving dynamics. Building on the success and reputation of the revered 911 Turbo, at the heart of this most exclusive high-performance athlete is a six-cylinder ‘boxer’ engine boosted by two turbochargers with variable turbine geometry. An increase in horsepower over the 911 Turbo of 30 hp boosts peak output to 530 hp (390 kW) and maxi... [more]
Japanese cars are more reliable but European cars are cheaper to repair
Japanese manufacturers may still hold sway when it comes to building the most reliable cars but, if you want a vehicle that’s cheap to repair, buy European - That’s the message from Warranty Direct, as it unveiled its Manufacturer Reliability Index of the most dependable used cars (3-6 year old) for 2009. Honda claims top spot as the brand least likely to break down with fellow Far East manufacturers Mazda, Toyota, Subaru, Nissan and Mitsubish... [more]
Porsche extends Cayenne range with new diesel engine and hybrid drive
The Cayenne range has solid foundations in the form of the 290bhp 3.6-litre V6 petrol Cayenne, starting at £36,801, and the new 3.0-litre V6 Cayenne diesel with standard six-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission, priced from £39,404. At the pinnacle is the superlative 550bhp 4.8-litre V8 twin-turbocharged Cayenne Turbo S, from £88,869. With a 385bhp 4.8-litre V8, the Cayenne S offers a broad spread of on and off-road ability, and is priced ... [more]
Porsche Panamera gran turismo priced from £72,266
Porsche has confirmed UK prices for its forthcoming four seat Panamera gran turismo, which goes on sale on 12 September 2009. The four door performance car will be priced from £72,266 for the Panamera S, £77,269 for the Panamera 4S and £95,298 for the top of the range Panamera Turbo. The Porsche Panamera will be available with powerful and efficient V8 power units, the choice of rear or four-wheel drive, and an interior design with a uniquely ... [more]
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Porsche to make 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid
FRANKFURT - German sports car maker Porsche will build a limited series of exclusive super-sports cars powered by both a petrol engine and an electric motor, the company said on Wednesday.
Porsche gives the go-ahead to plug-in hybrid 918 Spyder
Porsche's supervisory board has given the go-ahead for the 918 Spyder concept car shown at this year's Geneva Motor Show. The 918 is a mid-engined plug-in hybrid that has the potential to deliver CO2 emissions of just 70g/km, better than any standard model on sale in the UK today.
Porsche unveils new rides on the block
Porsche has added two entry-level cars to its touring car range – the Panamera and Panamera 4. Both feature 300-horsepower V6 engines. The Panamera is driven through the rear wheels while the Panamera 4 comes as standard with all-wheel drive.
Porsche to produce plug-in sports car
Porsche announced Wednesday that it will produce its 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car, which was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in April. The car boasts a 500-horsepower V8 engine and is expected to be among the most expensive Porsches ever produced.
The Porsche 918 Spyder
The Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid concept car is going into production as Porsche’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle. It accelerates from 0-60mph (0-96kph) in 3.2 seconds and has CO2 emissions of just 70 g/km, equivalent to a fuel consumption of 3.0 litre/100 km (78.3mpg US). The only drawback for mere mortals is the price at US$630,000 (€483,000) but it may be eligible for the US tax credit of US$7,500 ...
Porsche 918 Spyder will come with an electric plug
Porsche 918 Spyder in a plug-in hybrid version is going into production, promising low emissions and 198 m.p.h.
Porsche's $650,000 Spyder Wins Production Approval
July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Porsche AG’s supervisory board approved production of the 918 Spyder hybrid sports car, a model that soars to 100 kilometers an hour in 3.2 seconds and carries a price tag of about 500,000 euros ($650,000). Bloomberg's Jon Erlichman reports.
The 356, a Porsche to Appreciate
The original Porsche car was more or less a hot-rod Beetle, a reliable but sporty vehicle shaped like an inverted bathtub.
Porsche Green-Lights the 918 Spyder
Porsche will build the 918 Spyder. | July 28, 2010 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Porsche confirms it will build the 918 Spyder hybrid. The high-performance hybrid will be built in limited numbers outside Stuttgart.
Porsche Builds 25,000th Panamera Gran Turismo
Porsche's approximately 640 employees at the company's state-of-the-art assembly plant in Leipzig, Germany, recently built the 25,000th Panamera Gran Turismo. The employees are not only proud to be a significant part of the successful launch of Porsche's fourth model line, they have reached this milestone while also producing the all-new, next-generation 2011 Porsche Cayenne SUV that is now in ...
