Geneva Debut _2010 Porsche 911 GT3 Official Details & Video

Porsche has revealed the updated and slightly more powerful 2010 911 GT3 ahead of its official debut at Geneva Motor Show in March.


The Euro base price of the new GT3 is €98,100, in Germany the retail price including value-added tax and specific national features is €116,947. In the USA the GT3 will be at dealerships in October at a price of $112,200 (MSRP without taxes). Porsche fans in the UK can expect the new model to be in dealerships this fall with a starting price of £81,914.


The new model receives many of the subtle exterior updates as the rest of the 911 family but adds a unique racing flair to the mix. Up front there is a new bumper with a lower spoiler, larger air intakes with mesh inserts, and modified bi-xenon headlights. Other changes to the new GT3 include a redesigned rear spoiler, rear LED taillights, and a new rear bumper.


Helping to keep all that power on the road are updated stability and traction control systems which aim to keep Porsche's legacy of offering outstanding vehicle dynamics while providing an enhanced measure of safety. The new version of Porsche Stability Management offers drivers the option of deactivating stability and traction control in separate steps, allowing for a custom tailored driving experience. Should the new safety systems fail to keep you on course, the larger carbon ceramic brakes will be there to help bring you to a halt.


Power comes from an enlarged version of Porsche's naturally aspirated flat-six engine which now comes in at 3.8-liters and boasts 435 horsepower and 317 ft-lbs of torque. This allows the GT3 to sprint from 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds and reach a top speed of 194 mph. Compared to the current GT3, the new model features an additional 200cc in displacement which helps to create the extra 20 hp.
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First time on video for New 2011 Porsche 911 Coupe and Cabriolet

Our spies showed up on the scene while three prototypes were at a fuel stop. They took full advantage, capturing over two minutes of raw video, showing the much-loved car from many different angles. Engineers have been looking into winter performance capabilities of the 998 in the north of Sweden, where extreme weather pushes cars to their limits. Two cabrios and a coupe were being road tested.


Generational improvements will include raised headlights, new side mirrors placed on the doors, with LEDs expected at both the front and back. Inside, more room will be made at the back, requiring the car to be stretched a bit longer. Power should come from direct-injection engines, with a possible 3.0-liter version coming standard. Customers will have the choice of upgrading to an all-wheel-drive version, or keeping the standard RWD. Transmission choices include a manual transmission, or the seven-speed PDK dual-clutch currently seen on the 2009 model.


The drivers looked to be doing some reconnaissance work of their own, snapping several photos of the spies as they headed back to the highways.


The new 2011 Porsche 911 Coupe and Cabriolet have been caught on video for the first time. This is the new generation of Porsche's flagship sports car, internally referred to as the 998.
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Switzer unveils Porsche 997 L4 700/750 Pkg for Tiptronic

The new kit is the L4 700/750 Tiptronic package, which SPI’s Tym Switzer explains was developed to appeal to a much broader audience. “The L4 700/750 was designed to be flexible enough for everyday driving without compromises, and our customers are always telling me how easy the car is to drive,” he said.


kits, the L4 700/750 Porsche 911 Turbo will still go from 0-60mph in just 2.5 seconds
Earlier this month we showed a 1,000hp bolt-on kit for the Porsche 911 Turbo from America’s Switzer Performance Innovations (SPI), but the man behind the Ohio-based tuning shop is determined to show that his company is no one-trick pony. SPI also has a milder performance upgrade for Tiptronic-equipped Porsche 911s, but with 0-60mph times of 2.5 seconds there is certainly nothing tame about this latest kit.


Starting with a standard 997 Porsche 911 Turbo, SPI adds its own custom DME software, a pair of uprated variable-turbine-geometry V3 turbochargers, new intercoolers, and a race-style full exhaust system. The end result is a 0-60mph time of 2.5 seconds, quarter-mile runs in the mid-to-high 10 second bracket, and a top speed in excess of 200mph.


How much for all this goodness? SPI charges $18,450 for the basic kit with installation handled at the tuner’s workshop in Oberlin, Ohio.

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Porsche Announces Pricing for 2009 Boxster and Cayman

The new Boxster and Cayman, both of which debuted at the 2008 Los Angeles auto show last November, go on sale here in March, with the Boxster starting at $46,600 and the Boxster S at $56,700. The Cayman starts at $50,300 for the base car and $60,200 for the Cayman S. Those prices represent about a 1.8 percent increase from 2008 Boxster and Cayman prices.


Porsche, in a rather overt attempt to stay in the news during a week dominated by 2009 NAIAS coverage (the company abstained from displaying at the show), just announced retail prices for each of its revised 2009 Boxster and Cayman models, the most powerful iterations of the 10Best-winning sports cars yet.


Exterior changes for 2009 include new LED running lights and new taillamps, but more significant to us are the new engines. The now-2.9-liter flat six (up from 2.7) makes 255 hp in the Boxster and 265 hp in the Cayman, and the 3.4-liter in the S versions benefits from the addition of direct injection. The 3.4-liter now delivers 310 hp in the Boxster S and 320 hp in the Cayman S. All four models can be ordered with Porsche’s seven-speed double-clutch PDK gearbox.


Features added to the range include XM radio, Bluetooth connectivity, an iPod interface and Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with a touch screen. Porsche's new 7-speed double clutch transmission called Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe or PDK can be ordered with any of the four models.


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Switzer Announces SLEDGEHAMMER 1000 hp Porsche Conversion Package

The SLEDGEHAMMER Porsche 997 is an exercise of testing the limits of the 997's engine, which has the result of 1000 hp. The SLEDGEHAMMER Porsche 997 1000 hp package has been developed by Tym Switzer and his company, Switzer Performance Innovations (SPI) in Oberlin, Ohio. The SLEDGEHAMMER Porsche 997 is able to output 850 all-wheel horsepower, if run on race fuel, and can reach 60 mph in less than 3 seconds. The company also says the car can get from 60 to 130 mph in less than 5 seconds and can run a quarter mile in 9.8 seconds.



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Spied: New 2011 Porsche Cayenne Interior

Looking at the spy shot of the interior one can see a major update coming within the interior with simililarities to its bigger brother car the Panamera which means lots more buttons and a shift lifter positioned higher for better driving comfort.

To see a picture of the Porsche Panamera interior and the similarities click here. The Cayenne itself does not appear to have as much as a slope in with the new control unit as the Panamera does.


The exterior of the Cayenne was refreshed not too long ago and from these camouflaged photos it appears that the next Cayenne will receive new integrated LED lights below the current positioning of the headlights units. LED lighting is already found on the new Porsche 911. Overall this upgraded Cayenne is shaping up to be a more exciting model from Porsche and it is giving drivers more features that they want such as the LED lights and the more efficient layout of interior controls just to name a few.


Surrounding the shift lifter on both sides are a plethora of buttons for the driver, which should include window controls, lock controls, and controls for the navigation unit just to name a few. Controls for the dual climate buttons appear to be positioned underneath the navigation unit. Above the shift lever there appears to be a MMI like control knob although we cannot confirm this addition. It would though seem likely since the Audi Q7 features this piece of technology already. Overall the positioning of the controls gives the interior a more sexy, sporty, and streamlined look.
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9ff Draxster: 1300 Porsche

A bearer of 9ff? That must be very hard to ...

Right, we are talking about 1300 horsepower from a 4.0-liter Bi-Turbo. The car has 1190 Nm max torque and weighs 1168 kilograms. This allows this beast of 9ff completely dissolve the drag strip. That results in a sprint time of 9.5 seconds to 260 km / h! OMG ... it seems 9ff again the Veyron to assets.



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With Porsche advancing on total control of Volkswagen, it may come as little surprise that a new Porsche Cayenne would be spied so frequently.

The new 2010 Porsche Cayenne, believed to be a diminutive version of the German automakers mammoth SUV, is expected to share a new platform with the Volkswagen Touareg and the Audi Q7.
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These artist's rendering are based on spy shots of the next-generation Cayenne Porsche currently has in development.


Porsche says it wants the next Cayenne to be more fuel-efficient and plans on offering a diesel and as well as a hybrid version. Already a current-generation Cayenne hybrid is expected next year along with a diesel too. Each will be a first for the up until now exclusively petrol/gasoline Porsche brand.
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Weissach -- Een krap jaar voordat de eerste Gran Turismo van Porsche écht bij de dealer staat, worden nu dus al de eerste foto’s en de technische details bekend gemaakt. A tight years before the first real Gran Turismo Porsche dealer in the state, and is already the first photos and technical details published. Porsche is al geruime tijd bezig om de Panamera onder de aandacht te brengen zonder de auto daadwerkelijk te tonen. Porsche has long occupied the Panamera to the attention without actually showing the car. Maar concurrent Maserati heeft eerder dit jaar al de Quattroporte gefacelift en Aston Martin brengt zijn sportsedan (Rapide) ook eind volgend jaar, dus de Duitsers hopen dat potentiële kopers van die modellen hun keuze nu wellicht gaan heroverwegen na het zien van de Panamera. But Maserati competitor earlier this year has been the Quattroporte gefacelift and brings his Aston Martin sports sedan (Rapide) also the end of next year, so the Germans hope that potential buyers of their choice models that may go now reconsider after seeing the Panamera.
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Essen Motor Show: Lumma Design CLR 550 R Based on the Porsche Cayenne GTS

For this year's Essen Motor Show in Germany that runs from 29 November to 7 December, Lumma Design has prepared the CLR 550 R which is based on the facelifted Porsche Cayenne GTS SUV. Of course, after all the styling and mechanical upgrades, there's not much 'SUV' left in the CLR 550 R which boasts a supercharged version of the Cayenne GTS 4.8-liter V8 engine pumping out a hefty 612HP.

The Lumma-Design-prepped Cayenne sits on massive 23-inch alloy wheels wrapped in ultra-low profile 315/23R sports tires. Other modifications include the lowered sports suspension and the high-performance brake system.



Lumma Design Porsche Cayenne GTS For the CLR 550 R's appearance, the design-scientists over at Lumma developed a wide bodykit that includes sides sills, front and rear spoilers, exhaust tailpipes, hood-vents and a different front grille.


The bi-color exterior theme is continued in the interior that has been enhanced with a two-tone leather trim, a high-end multimedia system and a new sports steering wheel. Prices and further details on the CLR 550 R are expected to be released during the Essen Motorshow.
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