Kahn�s New�Project Car: The Porsche Panamera Sports Saloon

Say what you want about the Panamera, but fact is the sports saloon model has proved to be a hit for Porsche with the company having delivered close to 10,000 units in the first five months of the year alone.
The Panamera�s success has of course caught the attention of the aftermarket industry with more and more companies jumping on the tuning bandwagon. This here proposal comes courtesy of Afzal Kahn and his crew.

Porsche Recalls 911s in the US Over Faulty Wheel Hubs

Porsche has announced that it is recalling 1,702 911s equipped with center locking hubs. The affected 911s were sold in the United States and are from the 2010-2011 model years manufactured from May 18, 2009 through to September 17, 2010.

Lumma Design Restyles the New Porsche Cayenne II

You didn�t think the German tuning industry was done with the second generation of the Porsche Cayenne, did you? Of course not. Say hello to the new Porsche Cayenne CLR 558 GT dressed up by none other than Lumma Design.
The German design house�s CLR 558 GT package upgrades the appearance of the luxury SUV with a new wide body aero kit. It comprises of a redesigned, two-tone front bumper with a plethora of LEDs and fog lights, a carbon Kevlar hood with air vents, high rising side skirts, wheel arch extensions, and a restyled rear bumper housing a diffuser and three central mounted exhaust tail pipes.

Porsche 997 GT3 RS

Porsche has several trim levels for the current version of the 911, called the 997. One of the trim levels is the Porsche 997 GT3 RS, the race car version of the 997 GT3 that can be driven on everyday roads. The GT3 RS is lighter, more powerful and quicker, but has a lower top speed than the GT3.The 997 GT3 RS can be seen at track days and on the roads. I have seen quite a few on the streets of

First Impression: Porsche 997 GT3

Porsche has been making 911s since 1964. The 911 is known for having a flat-6 engine located in the rear of the car, just above the rear wheels. The current range of �the 911 is called the 997. One of the variants of the 997 is the Porsche 997 GT3.I first was the Porsche 997 GT3 at the October 2010 edition of Houston Cars and Coffee. It did not stand out when a Ferrari F40, Lamborghini Diablo and

Meet the First Modified 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Inspired by the Porsche 911 GT3 RS

We have no doubt that this year belongs to the new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle when it comes to tuning mainstream cars. Just wait and see once the first production models begin arriving in the market this fall. For those of you that can�t linger until September, here�s a first example of a tuned 2012 Beetle.
The 2012 Beetle RS Stage 1 is the creation of the Volkswagen-loving crew at VWvortex who were given a pre-production model by the German firm to work on. Since the vehicle came with no registration and license plates, the team decided to skip on the engine modes for now and concentrate on the styling aspect of the tune, which as you may have already guessed by now, was inspired by the Porsche 911 GT3RS.

The King of Overkill Captured in Canada by Carscoop Reader

If there was ever a prize for the crappiest application of decorative ornaments and decals of any sort on an automobile, this here Porsche Cayenne would win the contest hands down. I mean, just look at it�
We first showed you the Porsche Cayenne with the Ontario license plates last Friday, but today, Carscoop reader Jonathan Fernando spotted the car parked outside �wait for the drum roll- a�.Dollarama store and didn�t waste the opportunity to snap a few photos.

Aussie Supercar Buyers Paying More than Anyone

In today�s economy, AU$1.0 will get you US$1.06, but it seems Australia�s overseas automakers have yet to acknowledge this. A Lamborghini Aventador, for example, costs a hefty AU$754,600 � or more than twice the price you would pay for one in the U.S. of A. And its 51% pricier than a V12 powered Lamborghini Diablo was ten years ago. This was tolerable when the Aussie dollar was worth 64 U.S. cents a few years ago, but those days are over.
While TV�s, computers and mobile phones have all become more affordable, supercars have not. It�s so bad that one prospective Lamborghini buyer, businessman Ra Hazouri, has flat out refused to pay.

Investigators Uncover Multi-Million Pound Tax Scam in India; European Exotics, Foreign Diplomats and Bollywood Actors Involved

In what sounds more like the plot of a The Fast and the Furious movie than real life, investigators at India�s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence office (a.k.a. India�s IRS) have uncovered a massive exotic car smuggling operation in the nation�s capital of New Dehli. It all has to do with India�s notorious 100% import tax on new luxury vehicles.
It began with one New Dehli luxury car dealer, Sumit Walia, importing brand new luxury cars on forged invoices. These invoices listed the cars as second-hand, which saved Walia � and his customers � some 40% on import tax. Some of the cars � which included Porsches, Bentleys and Aston Martins � were found to have been stolen from the streets of Britain, France, Singapore and Japan.

Porsche Celebrates 10th Anniversary in China with Special Edition 911 Turbo S

BMW isn't the only automaker releasing limited-edition models unique to the Chinese auto market. This week, Porsche took the wraps off the new 911 Turbo S Anniversary Edition to celebrate 10 years in China. Only 10 cars will be built and all of them are destined for the Chinese market.

Decorative Overkill on a Porsche Cayenne SUV

While never mainstream, car decorations in the broadest sense of the word have always appealed to certain people. However, this is something you expect to see on an old, probably run down, conventional vehicle and not on a fairly new upscale model like the first generation Porsche Cayenne SUV�.
The absurdly decorated German SUV with the Ontario license plates is covered in stickers, badges, chrome add-ons, reflectors and toys. We even managed to discover a few LED spotlights on the SUV's hood. Talk about overkill� More photos in the gallery after the jump.

First Impression: Porsche Panamera

It is so hard to get a picture of the Panamera that won't break the cameraPorsche has been making cars since 1931. In its history, no Porsche had ever more than three doors, until now. The Porsche Panamera is the first and only Porsche sedan. It is a five-door, four-seat hatchback. It is a full size luxury car. It is big. There is debate whether the Panamera is worthy of the Porsche badge.I first

First Impression: Porsche Carrera GT

Porsche Carrera GT is a Porsche like no other. It is a two-seater supercar with a removable roof. It is the only Porsche with a ten cylinder engine, not the flat-6 engine found in the 911. Also the engine is in the middle of the Carrera GT, where the 911 has the engine in the rear. It was produced from 2004 to 2006, with only 1,270 Carrera GTs produced.I first saw the Porsche Carrera GT at the

Porsche Releases Details on All-Electric Boxster E RWD and AWD Prototypes

Back in February, Porsche announced the development of three pure-electric prototypes based on the Boxster roadster, but aside from a single photo and the fact that the electric motors could produce up to 180kW/241HP, the Stuttgart-based automaker did not release any other details on the cars.
After the demonstration of the Boxster E at last week�s Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Berlin, the company decided to share more information on the test cars that are being used as part of the government-funded �Model Region Electro-Mobility Stuttgart� large-scale trial to study the everyday practicality of all-electric vehicles. Of the three Boxster E prototypes, two are rear-wheel drive and one is all-wheel drive.

2011 Porsche 911 GT3wallpaper gallery and prices

2011 Porsche 911 GT3wallpaper gallery and prices
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2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder and 2011 Porsche Boxster Cayman

The History new Boxster Sypder which was revealed to the world at the Los Angeles Auto Show in late 2009 and went on sale in February of 2010 has brought even more excitement to Porsche�s renowned mid-engine model lineup that includes the 2011 Porsche Boxster and the Boxster S roadsters and Cayman and Cayman S coupes. For the 2011 model year, the Boxster, the Boxster S, the Cayman and the Cayman S now offer more standard features at the same MSRPs as last year. For example, standard equipment this year includes Bluetooth hands-free phone interface and a universal audio interface that provides connections for a MP3 player.

Also new for 2011 are popular equipment packages for the 2011 Porsche Boxster and 2011 Porsche Cayman models, with the exception of the new minimalistic Boxster Spyder. These new packages include the Convenience Package, the Infotainment Package, the Design Package, and the Design Sport package, all of which group attractive options at a value. For example, the Design Package groups 19-inch Spyder wheels, as well as black treatment of the exhaust pipes, rollbars (Boxster line only) the side panel intake, the outside rear view mirrors, dashboard trim cover, gear shift/selector lever trim cover, and dashboard air vents. Also new for 2011 are fresh metallic color options: Platinum Silver Metallic, Ruby Red and Amethyst Metallic.

2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder

Designed and built as a classic Porsche engine, the flat-six power in the Spyder offers optimum qualities for the Spyder, including low weight, a flat engine structure with a low center of gravity, and a reduction of inner friction. Furthermore, the crankcase is split up into two sections and comes as a closed-deck structure, while the car�s engine mounts are optimized to firmly connect the power plant to the body and thereby minimize movement.

The 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder Making headlines around the world, Porsche�s newest mid-engine sports car, the 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder model, offers a very high level of pure driving enjoyment. The newest member of the Boxster family stands out from the other versions of Porsche�s mid-engined roadster. Its low-slung, lightweight soft top when closed extends far to the rear to protect the driver and passenger from bright sunshine, wind and weather. This top, when combined with shorter side windows and two striking bulges on the single-piece rear lid, provides the Boxster Spyder with a sleek silhouette reminiscent of the Carrera GT super sports car.

2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder

Weighing in at just 2,811 lbs, the Spyder is the lightest Porsche available today this from a company known for lightweight, proficient sports cars. In many respects, it represents the most pure form of the sports car agile, powerful, open and efficient, combining maximum driving dynamics with minimum weight. The Boxster Spyder features a 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine with Direct Fuel Injection upfront of the rear axle. Maximum output is 320 horsepower (hp), 10 hp more than the
Boxster S.

Engineers were able to create the lightest Porsche by developing new weight-saving features and also by simply removing others. For example, the doors of the Spyder are made of aluminum a decision that saves 33 lbs from the conventional Boxster doors. Also, Porsche engineers used two extra-light sport bucket seats that save 26 pounds, and side windows that are lower and lighter. Another example of weight-saving engineering is the use of a strikingly designed single-piece rear lid made of aluminum, which saves nearly 7 pounds. Also newly developed for this car were the lightest 19-inch wheels in the Porsche pallet.

The unique, two-piece manual top not only saves 46 lbs but it also helps in lowering the new Boxster�s center of gravity by almost one inch. Of course, one of the most effective ways of saving weight is to simply leave out certain features that for the true driving purist are frivolous. For example, this new car does not come with a radio or with air conditioning (although both can be added as a no-cost option). Even interior door handles have been eliminated and replaced with light weight
cloth straps.

2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder

Under the hood, the engine�s extra power is primarily the result of an even more consistent use of Porsche�s high-speed concept, with the power unit featured in the 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder reaching its peak output at 7,200 rpm, or 800 rpm more than the maximum engine speed of the Porsche Boxster S. The redline on the Spyder is 7,500. And while the Boxster S develops it maximum torque of 266 lbs/ft between 4,400 rpm and 5,500 rpm, the power unit featured in the Boxster Spyder reaches it peak torque of 273 lb-ft at 4,750.

Of course a particular highlight of the 3.4 power unit featured in the new 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder and 2011 Boxster S is Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) with a homogeneous fuel/air mixture formation. DFI ensures a particularly smooth and consistent distribution of air and fuel within the combustion chamber. The result is a more optimum combustion quality at all times. DFI has a positive impact not only on the efficiency of the engine, but also on its performance characteristics. With fuel being injected within fractions of a second prior to the actual combustion process, the engine responds spontaneously to even the slightest movement of the gas pedal.

2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder Interior

Also contributing to the Boxster Spyder�s outstanding engine performance is the use of four oil sumps with on-demand controls. The oil follows the principle of an integrated dry sump, and as a result, the oil pump does not consume more energy than required and ensures exactly the right level of lubrication at all times. Feeding the Spyder engine with lots of fresh air is a high-flow intake system. This system uses a resonance distributor manifold between the right and left intake distributor pipe. Switching according to what is required at the time, the resonance flap adjusts the oscillation of air within the system to the current engine speed and demand, providing high torque at low speed, a smooth and consistent torque curve, and a high level of maximum power.

The combination of 10 more hp and 176 pounds less weight than the award-winning 2011 Porsche Boxster S, plus an all-new sport suspension that lowers the Boxster Spyder 20 mm, a lower center of gravity, a standard limited slip differential, and exclusive wheels provides the kind of driving dynamics that back up the unique look. When equipped with Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission and the Sports Chrono Package, the new Spyder, using Launch Control, accelerates from a standstill
to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. Top track speed is 166 mph with the roof open. EPA figures are 19 city/26 highway and 20 city/29 highway with a manual and PDK gearbox, respectively. The 2011 Boxster Spyder is priced at $61,200, plus $950 for destination.

2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Porsche Panamera Hybrid S start a new chapter in Porsche performance intelligent, as well as the success story of a four-door Gran Turismo. Without compromising its sporty driving characteristics and a trip to fashion to four passengers, the new Porsche Panamera Hybrid S combines the power of 380 hp (279 kW) and CO2 emissions of just 159 g / km, the achievement of performance ratio of 2 , 39 CV /

2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Review

The new Porsche Panamera Turbo S is the bar of luxury sports cars with four doors. The newest addition to the Gran Turismo series offers a unique combination of performance and efficiency, driving dynamics and comfort. The 4.8-liter V8 bi-turbo hp (410 kW) 550, an increase of ten percent or 50 hp (37 kW) more than the Panamera Turbo. Torque also increases from 700 to 750 Nm and Sport and Sport

Classic Car: Porsche 928

Porsche is known for the 911, a car that has been around since 1964. The 911 is known for having a flat-6 engine located in the back of the vehicle and is air-cooled. This is a radical design characteristic of the 911 because most engines are located in the front of the car or right behind the passengers. In 1977, Porsche produced the 928, the only grand tourer ever made by Porsche. The 928 was

SCOOP: 2013 Porsche Cayman Shows up on the Track

These are some of the very first spy shots of the next generation Porsche Cayman sports coupe snagged while performing the usual tests on the track. As is the case with the current Cayman, the German firm�s entry-level coupe will be based on the Boxster, the third generation of which is currently undergoing development and has been covered extensively by Carscoop. The two models will share the same architecture, mechanical hardware including the engine range and suspension bits as well as interior parts.