Porsche News
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The Porsche Carrera GT wasn't a world-smasher in its time, but it was a race-bred supercar with brutal 5.7-liter V-10 engine derived from a unit designed secretly for Formula 1. The new Porsche 918 Spyder Concept carries on the Carrera GT's lineage, but in an entirely new direction. Powered by a 6.2-liter V-8 and a 218-horsepower hybrid drive system, the 918 Spyder is a 21st-century supercar that aims to deliver the best of green performance. Porsche claims a 3.2-second 0-62 mph time, 198-mph top speed and a sub 7 minute, 30 second Nordschleife lap time--quicker than the Carrera GT. The 918...
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2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Porsche 918 Spyder ConceptThe Porsche 918 Spyder Concept breathes vintage motorsport into new-era Porsche life.
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2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: 2011 Porsche Cayenne
The all-new 2011 Porsche Cayenne has been officially revealed ahead of its world debut next week at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The second-generation Porsche SUV will come onto the market with more room, improved technology, and stronger performance but most importantly significantly less weight...
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Spy Shots: 2011 Porsche Cayenne Diesel
We have a fairly good idea of what the new 2011 Porsche Cayenne look likes, thanks to a couple of official leaks and some revealing spy shots, but in less than two weeks all will finally be revealed as the new SUV makes its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The regular gasoline models will...
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Video: 2010 Porsche Panamera V-6
Sporting a new 300 horsepower V-6 engine, the new ‘entry-level’ Panamera and Panamera 4 deliver Porsche driving excitement, luxury appointed comfort, and reasonable fuel economy for a sports sedan--all on a budget, in Porsche terms at least. Coming in at a discount of almost $15,000...
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2010 Porsche Panamera V-6 Preview
Last year Porsche chose the Shanghai Auto Show to launch its new Panamera sedan in S, 4S and Turbo trims and now the automaker is returning to China for the latest additions to its growing Panamera lineup. This April at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show we will see the launch of the new V-6 powered 2010...
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The KERS-based hybrid system delivers F1 tech to a GT car.
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2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Race Car
The news puts a new spin on Porsche's hybrid sports car plans.
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2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S Preview
Hot on the heels of the facelifted 911 Turbo comes the more extreme 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S, which will be making its world debut next month at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show before arriving in local showrooms in the second half of the year. Designed for the customer that seeks only the best in terms...
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Video: 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder Rocks The Road
The 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder attacks the curves.
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VW Boss Hints At 'Baby' Porsche Roadster, Smaller SUV
The latest word out of Germany gives us some confirmation that the car is being considered.
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2010 Porsche 911 Turbo Hits Dealers, Starts From $132,800
The 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo gets more power and a new gearbox for 2010.
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Europe’s emissions laws are tightening down on automakers, with huge penalties for failure to meet their requirements. Porsche hasn’t historically shown much outright concern for environmental impact, although one could argue its relatively low-displacement (for the class of performance) and lightweight vehicles, with or without turbocharging, are models of high-performance efficiency. Whichever way you come down on the issue, Porsche and every other European automaker has to cut emissions in the coming years or face costly punishment. That’s where hybrids come in, giving Porsche’s...
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Rendered: 2011 Porsche Cayenne
The 2011 Porsche Cayenne will make its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March next year.
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Video: 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo
This official video demonstrates why the Porsche 911 Turbo continues to be one of the top sports cars in the world.
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Playboy Names 10 Hottest Cars Of 2010, Panamera Turbo Tops List
The Playboy list of 10 hottest cars of 2010 reads like an enthusiast's dream garage.
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Report: Porsche CEO Says No Hybrid Sports Cars
Michael Macht doesn't see the benefit of a hybrid powertrain.
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Porsche Considering Three-Cylinder Engine For 2012 Boxster
Installing a downsized engine in the 2012 Boxster would be one way for Porsche to reduce its fleet emissions.
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The Porsche Cayman and Boxster are currently built under contract at a Magna facility in Austria.
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Qatar Acquires 17% Stake In Volkswagen, Gains Seat On Porsche Board
Qatar is now the third biggest shareholder of Volkswagen after the German state of Lower Saxony and the Porsche/Piech families.
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A Look Back: My 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera
Believe it or not, there are still some who view the automobile as it was originally intended, a more convenient way to get from one place to another. Having a car meant you didn't have to chase down the horse and hitch him to the buggy so the wife could go to town. These like-minded folks today...
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Porsche at the L.A. Auto Show--2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder
We take a look at the 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder.
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Siemens Presents eRuf Stormster Electric Porsche Cayenne
The eRuf Stormster will also be paired with an eCar charging station initiative.
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Porsche's $1,700 Starter Battery Option For Boxster Spyder, 911 GT3
Perhaps only Porsche, with its long legacy of pricey options, could consider charging $1,700 for a starter battery. To be fair, this isn't just any old 12-Volt lead-acid starter battery. It's a lightweight, lithium-ion pack with a similar form factor and the same mounts as a standard battery. It's...
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