Porsche News
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The role of the German state of Lower Saxony in Porsche's ongoing attempt to takeover Volkswagen has been well publicized. The fight between the EU and Germany over the exact nature of the law that enables Lower Saxony to block strategic decisions with a minority share has been on the back burner since last October, however, when the European Commission struck down the law. But now that battle is resuming as Germany's government has enacted a new law that essentially accomplishes the same thing. The sticking point between the EU and Germany is the 20% blocking minority clause. Other German...
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Gemballa Avalanche 600 GT2 Evo based on Porsche 911German-based Porsche tuner Gemballa has revealed its latest aero and engine kit for the Porsche GT2 and 997 Turbo. Dubbed the Avalanche 600 GT2 Evo, the new kit pushes horsepower to an impressive 600hp and lifts torque to 840Nm through a variety of modifications when installed in the range-topping...
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Techart wins Tuner Grand Prix at HockenheimIt's one thing to turn out extravagant, flamboyant modified supercars, but it's something else entirely to put those cars on the track and race them for best times around a famous Grand Prix circuit like Hockenheim, but that's exactly what the contenders at the Tuner Grand Prix did last weekend in...
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Porsche Exec Denies Rumors Of Baby Cayenne And 928 SuccessorPorsche is planning to expand its operations considerably over the next couple of years by hiring up to 2,100 new employees and opening dozens of new dealers in emerging markets such as China and Russia. However, don't expect to see any major model launches as the only car Porsche marketing exec...
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Update: Porsche denies Cayenne U.S. production plansUpdate: Porsche has confirmed that it has no need to build its Cayenne SUV in North America and has no plans to do so at a later date. A spokesman for the carmaker has revealed that Porsche will be immune to the negative effects of a weak U.S. dollar though until 2013 due to hedging so has no...
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London borough joins Porsche's fight against c-chargeLast month Porsche confirmed that it would challenge the London's £25 ($50) congestion charge in the High Court of Justice and this week the sports carmaker gained a new ally in the form of London borough Kensington and Chelsea. Porsche has continually asserted the increase of the congestion...
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Porsche's power plays within Volkswagen have been getting a lot of press lately, with everything from failed board votes to spy scandals sprouting out of the deal. Now attention turns to Porsche's interest in Audi, where it is working to secure three spots on the supervisory board. The three officers to be appointed at the upcoming May 7th meeting include Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking, CFO Holger Harter and Ferdinand Piech, supervisory chairman of the VW board and Ferdinand Porsche's grandson, reports Automotive News. The move to secure influence on Audi's board may herald a move to acquire...
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Sportec SP600 based on Porsche's 911 Turbo CabrioSportec has announced the details of its latest incarnation, based on the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. While the picture may make it seem more like a body-kit job than anything else, there are actually some stunning mods under the skin that turn the already fiery 911 Turbo Cabriolet into a...
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VW accused of spying on Porsche with babyphonePolice in Germany are investigating a possible industrial espionage case involving Volkswagen spying on Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking. According to German media, VW personal used a baby-phone hidden behind a sofa located in a hotel room Wiedeking was staying in during a trip for a VW supervisory...
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2009 Porsche 911 details leakedUpdate: click here for OFFICIAL information on Porsche's new 2008 911 facelift New documents resembling official internal specification lists for the upcoming 2009 Porsche 911 range have appeared on a number of internet forums, revealing crucial details about engine outputs, a new dual-clutch...
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Porsche's Wiedeking is auto industry's highest paid CEOBeing the CEO of a major car manufacturer is not traditionally considered a job that will net you paychecks on par with Formula 1 drivers. For Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking, however, his salary for last year will leave you thinking otherwise. Wiedeking is thought to have earned more than €60...
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Porsche boosts power for Cayenne Turbo SPorsche has updated its Cayenne range with the addition of the most powerful model yet, the 2009 model Turbo S powered by a 550hp (404kW) forced induction 4.8L V8 engine. The Turbo S’s enhanced performance relative to that of the regular Turbo model is due to its modified exhaust system and...
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German tuning house speedART has taken the wraps off its latest mad-Porsche, a heavily boosted version of the already extreme 997 GT2. After going under the knife the car comes out with increased power and torque, custom alloys and suspension upgrades, lifting performance to the levels expected from only the most exotic of supercars. Furthermore speedART offers individual interior design, sport seats, sport steering wheels and special leather or alcantara applications depending on customer requests. Final numbers for the modified GT2 stand at 650hp and 859Nm of torque. This increase of 120hp...
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Transport for London research shows c-charge actually increases CO2 emissionsPorsche has consistently claimed London Mayor Ken Livingstone’s argument that his new congestion charge will help reduce CO2 levels in the UK capital is based on false information and now the carmaker has some substantial evidence. A report from King’s College never publicly released by...
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Activists angered by Porsche’s judicial review of London c-chargeEnvironmental groups have criticized Porsche’s decision to challenge London’s new congestion charge, claiming the carmaker should drop its judicial review and focus on building cleaner cars. Leading the charge is activist group Friends of the Earth (FoE), who claim the majority of...
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Porsche prepares for 2008 Transsyberia RallyPorsche has announced plans to enter this year’s Transsyberia Rally, an epic journey that sees competitors travel more than 6,200km through the roughs of Siberia. Last year, Porsche took the top three places in the event and to make sure it remains on top the sports carmaker has developed a...
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Gemballa GT380 911 aero kitFor a lot of people, adding performance to a Porsche 911 is just unnecessary - it's already blazingly quick. But to make it look unique, that's something worth spending some time on. Cue Gemballa's GT 380 appearance package. Replacing the front skirt, the bonnet, the side and rear skirts, the rear...
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Porsche files judicial review against London c-chargePorsche today officially applied for a judicial review challenging the London Mayor’s £25 ($50) congestion charge in the High Court of Justice. The sports carmaker believes the increase of the congestion charge from £8 ($16) a day, or £0.80 ($1.6) for residents, to £25 is both unfair and...
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Famed Porsche tuner Gemballa has released a new bodykit and performance handling pack for the 997 911 Targa, consisting of a customized font bonnet, an Avalanche front skirt and lip spoiler, a custom rear skirt plus a unique oversized GT wing. To top it all off, a set of sinister-looking 20in black racing rims are included as well as 'Avalanche GTR 550 Targa' badging both inside the car and on its rear. Don't think this is just some overpriced Porsche bodykit, however, because the package also includes a custom Avalanche chassis to improve handling and ride. While there have been no engine...
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Porsche may use VW stake to avoid emissions rulesPorsche has a major challenge on its hands in the form of strict new fuel-economy and emissions regulations set to roll in across the U.S. and Europe in coming years. Carmakers are being forced to improve their average fleet-wide mileage and carbon emissions levels and for a niche brand like...
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Porsche Roxster back in development?Waves from Porsche's takeover of Volkswagen continue to send ripples through the corporate structure, and models once put on the back burner may finally see production. One such vehicle, Porsche's long-rumored Roxster mid-size SUV, could be the first trophy of Porsche's purchase. For several months...
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Nissan GT-R and Porsche 911 Turbo dyno resultsThere’s something very puzzling about Nissan’s all new GT-R supercar. Its official output figures read 480hp and 588Nm (434lb-ft) of torque and its mass registers at 1,723kg, but it can still outrun the 911 Turbo to 60mph even though the Porsche weighs in at a lower 1,633 and has a...
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Video: Porsche Cayenne GTS vs BMW X5Big, brawny V8s, screaming tires and high-speed circuit driving. No, it's not a supercar showdown - it's...an SUV comparison? In the case of these two rather extraordinary SUVs, that's precisely what's on offer. Ride along with the gang at Fifth Gear as they test the two mega-SUVs back-to-back on...
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Preview: 2009 Porsche 911 cabrio faceliftUpdate: click here for OFFICIAL information on Porsche's new 2008 911 facelift Porsche is updating the 911 for the 2009 model-year in line with the sport carmaker’s usual practice of changing its models roughly every three to four years. It will be hard to spot the difference between the new...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran