Porsche 918 Spyder Libas Nurburgring Circuit

 

Nurburgring - Porsche 918 Spyder was showcased in the event the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​2012. Now the German car manufacturers are starting to test the high speed test track in Nurburgring, Germany.

The plan, after doing speed testing at the Nurburgring, this 918 will re-do the test in the summer. Thus was launched the autoevolution.

In speed tests, 918 Spyder managed to carve figures as high as 770 horsepower. Basically the 918 with a 4.6-liter V8 engine that is assisted by two electric motors capable of spewing out 759 horsepower power.

Furthermore, this hybrid supercar capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km / h in just 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 320 km / h. In an electric battery is full, the Porsche 918 can cover a distance of at least 25 km.

Today, the Porsche 918 is still a pre-production and scheduled to enter production line in 2013. Porsche 918 is set up as a rival of the successor to the Ferrari Enzo which brought together a hybrid system.

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Porsche Mulling BMW 5-Series Rival and a Second Mid-Engine Supercar

With the Volkswagen Group having more or less completed the takeover of Porsche's sports car business, the Stuttgart-based automaker's officials are now able to focus on expanding their vehicle portfolio. 

Of course, we've heard this before, but Porsche execs have a knack for saying one thing today and another tomorrow (see below).

An unnamed Porsche source told German news publication Automobilwoche that the company is considering whether to build two brand-new models, including a smaller version of the Panamera sedan codenamed Pajun to compete against the BMW 5-Series.

The other model under consideration is known internally as Project 960 and it's a two-seat, mid-engine supercar with a twin-turbocharged V8 producing more than 600-horsepower. 

 

The 'Project 960' would rival supercars from the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini, possibly filling the gap between the higher-end versions of the 911 and the upcoming 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid. 

 

In related news, last month, a Porsche official had dismissed the possibility of the development of a base roadster model priced lower than the Boxster, but now, Autonews Europe is reporting that the VW-controlled automaker has merely...postponed the so-called Project 551. 

 

"It may take another generation of customers before a small roadster fits in with Porsche," CEO Matthias Mueller told the publication.

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Porsche's Leipzig Factory Builds 500,000th Vehicle, a Cayenne V8 for the Fire Brigade

The Porsche factory at Leipzig celebrated the production of the 500,000th vehicle, an impressive number given the company's luxury status that becomes even more eye rising when you learn that it was achieved in just 10 years.  

The milestone model is a Cayenne SUV with a V8 engine that was transformed into a command vehicle for the Leipzig fire brigade with the assistance of Porsche apprentices. 

"  Half a million vehicles in only ten years is a remarkable result for a luxury car manufacturer like Porsche," said Porsche CEO Matthias Müller. "Behind the success is a strong workforce now numbering 1,005 employees at our production facility in Saxony. "

Porsche completed the Leipzig facility in 2001 and began series production of the then new Cayenne Mk1 in 2002. In April of 2009, the automaker added the Panamera sports saloon. 

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TechArt Promises a Power Boost at the Touch of a Button for Porsche Panamera Diesel

If it's added power that Porsche Panamera Diesel owners want, then TechArt has a solution with the release of a new performance kit named "TA 070/D1" that includes a software optimization for the 3.0-liter V6 oil-burner. 

 

With the reprogrammed ECU, output is bumped from 247hp (250PS) to 276hp (280PS), with maximum torque climbing from 550Nm (406 lb-ft) to 600Nm (442 lb-ft). 

 

Unlike similar conversions from other companies, TechArt installs a "Sport" button on the center console that will release the extra boost of power only when the driver wants it.

The German tuning brand says that with the Sport button on, the Panamera Diesel finishes the 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint 0.2 seconds faster than the regular model at 6.6 seconds while its top speed increases by 5km/h (3.1mph) to 247km/h (154mph).

 

In Germany, the new chip costs €2,490 (plus VAT/Tax and installation) or about US$3,080.  

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Porsche Wins Best Design 2012

STUTTGART - In recognition of good design and the performance was never interrupted, Style Porsche design team was given the title "Red Dot: Design Team 2012".

Chief designer, Michael Mauer and 80 people have dedicated team members to maintain and enhance the identity of Porsche models across its entire line since 2004.

With the new Porsche 911 Carrera, the design team has managed to bring forward 911 success stories, which have been successful in a period of almost 50 years now. For this, the icon design award "Red Dot: Best of the Best 2012".

"The fact that we won the famous award makes me and my team proud. That means we carry the right design philosophy. With our work, we have ensured that Porsche has always been a hallmark of Porsche for up to decades, ranging from 911 to Cayenne, "said Michael Mauer, Director of Style Porsche, in a press release.

"The quality of our design is built on our brand values ​​are: tradition and innovation, sportiness, and suitability for everyday driving. This unique combination, and the belief that good design should be honest, functional and is not consumed by the time the characteristic basic design language Porsche, "he added.

"The 911 is not like other sports cars, and even not at all like other vehicles, the car continues to carry the tradition and innovation with the best and always keep the symbiosis." Said Prof. Dr. Peter Zechariah, the initiator and CEO of Red Dot Design.

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Show off Porsche 918 Spyder at Goodwood

Goodwood - The format of the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​2012, the German car manufacturer, Porsche, Porsche 918 Spyder variants exhibit. It was the debut of the 918 Spyder was introduced to the public before it was officially launched November 2013.

Reportedly, the Porsche 918 Spyder that will be available steering wheel left is priced from Rp 7 645 000 Euro or equivalent, 66 billion. This price is considered to be very competitive when compared to other super cars that have higher price tag.

Heart pacunya equipped 4.6-liter V8 engine that is assisted by two electric motors embedded in the front axle and rear axle. With these machines, the car is capable of spewing out 759 horsepower. Denmikian reported Inautonews

Porsche 918 Spyder has an impressive record of performance. This super hybrid car capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km / h in just 3.2 seconds and had a top speed of 320 km / h. In an electric battery is full, the Porsche 918 Spyder can cover a distance of at least 25 km.

Porsche 918 Spyder body made ​​of plastic and carbon fiber are included in the aerodynamic features. Rear axles and adaptive to change

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New power Porsche 911 Carrera S

 

Porsche Exclusive offers for variant powerkit Porsche 911 Carrera S 2013. The resulting power can be increased from 400 reached 430 horsepower.

With the addition of this powerkit, Carrea machines that rely on the unit S-6 boxer engine with 3.8 liter capacity, combined with the PDK transmission. In the Sport Plus mode drive, the Carrera S is able to mencatata acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.9 seconds. While the top speed of 191 mph that can be achieved or 307 km / h.

Amazingly, Porsche confirmed the addition of powerkit machine, do not change the level of fuel efficiency on the 911 Carrera S 2013 Porsce this. Varian standard Carrera Coupe models priced at USD97.350. While the 2013 Carrera S Cabriolet models priced USD108.950

The addition of engine power due to changes in the cylinder head, cam profile and a reprogrammed ECU. Unique sport exhaust system also add dongkrakan power, sport package is equipped with a titanium engine cover.

Porsche provides optional with an aerodynamic body to Carrerra 911. Including the front bumper and side spoiler, as well as an open airway. Rear spoiler and rear wing adding aerodynamic system.

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Porsche Positive Production Cajun

German car manufacturer Porsche is rumored to be soon producing a smaller version of a sports utility vehicle (SUV) Cayenne, called Cajun. The plan, 'brother' Cayenne will be produced at the Porsche factory in Leipzig.
 
Later, in the factories that have undergone expansion of approximately 400 acres, the Cajuns will be produced in conjunction with the Cayenne and Panamera. In the new plant will also be able to hire about 1,000 new employees.
 
"For producing the Cayenne and Panamera, our factory in Leipzig has been producing premium vehicles with the highest quality," said Matthias Muller, chairman of the board of management of Porsche AG.
 
Cajun itself will use a platform derived from the Audi Q5. As for the kitchen runway, Cajuns will use a capacity of 3000 cc V6 engine that can generate power to 290 hp and torque of 295 lb-ft.
 
In addition, for the United States will also be considered Cajun diesel. Manufacturers who have been poor across the world of racing will also be pinned on the typical Porsche features. Like the Sport Chrono pack with launch control, hi-tech carbon-ceramic brakes, and exhaust with free-flow sport muffler.


In an interview with Automotive News, Walter de Silva, head of design VW Group, said, "I really hope to be able to add something positive to new models of Porsche, which will remain coherent with the great tradition of the Porsche. Cajuns will be the first made under my influence. "

The plan, the Cajuns will begin production in late 2013, and will soon be introduced in the United States as the model 2014. But for the price, the Porsche has not elaborate further

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Porsche 911 Carrera & Carrera S Arrive in New York U.S.

German luxury car manufacturer Porsche has just announced that the latest generation of the 911 Carrera and Carrera S has been officially launched in the United States (U.S.).

European automotive market first to receive the latest-generation 911 Carrera and Carrera S. The plan, the 911 Carrera marketed in the U.S. priced from USD 82 100 and the Carrera S priced USD96.400. Thus was launched Inautonews.

However, Generation Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S are marketed in the U.S., will be available with a few enhancements, such as machine with manual and automatic transmission, electric power steering that can help improve fuel efficiency.

Furthermore, the Porsche 911 Carrera is equipped with 3.4-liter boxer engine that can shoot up to 350 hp with a speed of 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds. While for the Carrera S 3.8-liter engine is equipped to generate power to 400 hp.

In addition, Porsche has also made ​​10 inches longer than the previous generation car and the new generation Porsche 911 is equipped with a body wrapped in aluminum. Aluminum is used to reduce the weight of the car and can produce maximum power.

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New Porsche Cayenne Powerful 540 Hp

German sports car manufacturer, Porsche, made several changes from the exterior to the engine on the product sport utility vehicle (SUV) flagship Cayenne.

In the sector of kitchen runway, new Cayenne is still using the same machine with older versions. The difference is, because it uses powerkit, the power generated instantly jumped from 500 hp to 540 hp, up 40 hp compared to the old version of the Cayenne.

With a capacity of 4800 cc V8 engine that has been touched again, the new Cayenne is capable of acceleration from a stop up to speed 100 km / h 0.1 seconds faster than the old version.

Highest speed was much faster 4 km / hour (281 km / h) than the old Cayenne. Although power and torque produced a larger (750 nm torque) but Porsche claims that the new car is still quite economical in fuel consumption.

For a distance of 100 kilometers, this car just drank as much as 11.5 liters of fuel.

Certainly a great power is nothing without a capable braking system, for that Porsche use the rate freeze, the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB). While the size of the enlarged disc with a diameter of 420 millimeters of front-rear.


In order to look more and kicking, Porsche Cayenne also alter the appearance of the latest with a more sporty bodikit Package. The Porsche engineers have merged senditi previous value and the sporty Cayenne Cayenne future.

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Porsche Positive Production Cajun

German car manufacturer Porsche is rumored to be soon producing a smaller version of a sports utility vehicle (SUV) Cayenne, called Cajun. The plan, 'brother' Cayenne will be produced at the Porsche factory in Leipzig.
 
Later, in the factories that have undergone expansion of approximately 400 acres, the Cajuns will be produced in conjunction with the Cayenne and Panamera. In the new plant will also be able to hire about 1,000 new employees.
 
"For producing the Cayenne and Panamera, our factory in Leipzig has been producing premium vehicles with the highest quality," said Matthias Muller, chairman of the board of management of Porsche AG.
 
Cajun itself will use a platform derived from the Audi Q5. As for the kitchen runway, Cajuns will use a capacity of 3000 cc V6 engine that can generate power to 290 hp and torque of 295 lb-ft.
 
In addition, for the United States will also be considered Cajun diesel. Manufacturers who have been poor across the world of racing will also be pinned on the typical Porsche features. Like the Sport Chrono pack with launch control, hi-tech carbon-ceramic brakes, and exhaust with free-flow sport muffler.


In an interview with Automotive News, Walter de Silva, head of design VW Group, said, "I really hope to be able to add something positive to new models of Porsche, which will remain coherent with the great tradition of the Porsche. Cajuns will be the first made under my influence. "

The plan, the Cajuns will begin production in late 2013, and will soon be introduced in the United States as the model 2014. But for the price, the Porsche has not elaborate further

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New Porsche GT RS

Automotive companies located in Zuffenhausen, a city district of Stuttgart, Germany, Porsche, rumored to be soon released in April 2011 GT3 RS 2011.

Reporting from Topspeed GT RS 2011 will use flat-six engine that can reach 3800 cc power 450 hp and can run from 0 to 60 mph in 4 seconds, and can travel a maximum speed of 192 mph .

But news of the arrival of Porsche GT3 which will be released in April on the dispute by a member of Team Speed​​, who according to them, the latest Porsche GT3 will use the 4000 cc engine and has a power of 500 hp will be launched end of July 2011.

Despite the arrival of the Porsche GT3 is not clear, but make sure the latest Porsche GT3 will be launched in limited numbers.

No pricing details, but can be sure GT3 RS price will be higher than $ 135,500 .

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