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Porsche Road Cars |
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| Porsche Cayenne
In 2002, there were many people around the World raising their eyebrows with interest (some may have even been raised in disgust), when Porsche announced that they were launching a 4×4 crossover SUV to add to their range of cars. There were two versions of the car in the initial lineup. These were the Cayenne S and the Cayenne Turbo. Both cars used a 4.5 litre V8. Inthe Cayenne S, this produced 340 bhp with 370 lb ft of torque. This was good enough to send the Cayenne S off to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds. Top speed was about 150 mph. |
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| The Cayenne Turbo was a different animal. It’s V8 turbo charged engine developed 450 bhp and propelled the Cayenne Turbo to 60 mph in only 5.3 seconds. In 2006, the Turbo S was introduced as a direct competitor to the Mercedes ML63 AMG. The Turbo S still used a 4.5 litre V8 but this had twin turbos that kicked up the horsepower to 521 bhp with 521 lb ft of torque. Acceleration to 60 was now down to 5.0 seconds and the top speed of the Cayenne Turbo S was 171 mph. |
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| If you didn’t need your Porsche SUV to be such a beast, Porsche also introduced a VR6 version using a 3.0 litre turbo charged V6 with around 240 bhp. There then came a real departure for Porsche when the first diesel powered Porsche Cayenne hit the road. Diesel engines came in different shaped and sizes starting off with a 3.6 litre 290 bhp V6, right up to a 4.8 litre 550 bhp turbo diesel in the Turbo S. |
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| The current version of the Porsche Cayenne went on sale in the Spring of 2010. It has been facelifted and looks shorter than the old car and to most the styling is a vast improvement over the original. Again, as with the original Cayenne, the car is one of three SUVs from the Volkswagen group that use the same base, the others being the Audi Q7 and the Volkswagen Touareg. |
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The current range of Porsche Cayenne’s is very similar to the original lineup. We start of with a 3.6 litre 296 bhp V6 in the base model. This is followed by a 395 bhp 4.8 litre V8 in the Cayenne S, which is the same engine as used in the Porsche Panamera S. The next in the lineup, the Cayenne Turbo, also shares an engine, this time with the Panamera Turbo. This one is a 498 bhp turbocharged 4.8 litre V8. There is also now a Cayenne S Hybrid which uses a 328 bhp 3 litre V6 coupled to a lithium ion battery powered electric motor prosucing 46 hp for a total power output of 375 hp.
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Only the base model comes with a manual gearbox as standard. All the other Cayennes come with the 8 speed tiptronic. As far as performance figures are concerned for the current Porsche Cayenne lineup, they are as follows. The base model V6 will get to 60 in around 7.5 seconds with a top speed of 143 mph. The V6 diesel is slightly slower off the mark at 7.6 seconds with a top speed of 137mph. Next comes the S with a significant improvement in performance from its V8 engine. 60 mph comes along in 5.9 seconds and the top speed is 160 mph. The V6 S Hybrid is a surprisingly gutsy little number with a sprint time of around 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 150 mph. Then comes the daddy. The V8 Turbo will hit 60 in 4.7 seconds and it has a top speed of 173 mph.
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| Manufacturer: |
Porsche |
| Body Style: |
4 door 4×4 SUV |
| Layout: |
Front engined 4 wheel drive |
| Engine: |
3.0 V6 (standard), 4.8 litre V8 (S) |
| Transmission: |
8 Speed tiptronic auto (all except V6) |
| Power: |
296 bhp (standard), 498 bhp (Turbo) |
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| Economy: |
25.2 mpg (standard), 24.6 mpg (Turbo) |
| 0-62: |
7.5 seconds (standard), 4.7 seconds (Turbo) |
| Top Speed: |
143 mph (standard), 173 mph (Turbo) |
| Price: |
£42,990 (standard), £86,896 (Turbo) |
| Competition: |
Win a Porsche |
| Extras: |
Porsche Cayenne Wallpaper |
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7th Generation Porsche 911 – The All New 991
Porsche launched the 911 Carrera in 1963 and I think I am fairly safe betting that no-one predicted that fifty years later, the basic design would still be recognisable. We are now seven generations in to the evolution of the 911 and the classic design remains, albeit with a few tweaks here and there.
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| Don’t let the fact that the new 911 looks very similar to the outgoing 997 fool you though. The components to go to make up the new Porsche 911 (991) are over 90% brand new, or at least re-designed. The result of the all the tweaks and modifications is a car that is truly awe inspiring. Just when you thought the 911 couldn’t possibly get any better, Porsche come out with a version of the car that is more agile, more stable, is quicker, corners better and on top of it all, consumes less fuel than previous versions. |
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| To start with, the body now contains more aluminium-steel composite which is lighter than some other materials and its increased use in the new car has enabled engineers to shave off 45kg from its overall weight. To increase stability at high speeds, an automatic spoiler deploys and asjusts itself according to the speed you are travelling, enabling it to add up to 90kg of downforce over the rear wheels. |
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| In the standard car, the new 3.4 litre flat six engine delivers 350 bhp, but is 16% more efficient than the outgoing version. If you want even more thrills than 350 bhp can deliver then the 911S is powered by a 3.8 litre version of the engine which delivers 400 bhp. This will propel the car from standstill to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds. Coupled to the engine is the first seven speed manual gearbox which even has a system to prevent you selecting 7th gear without you having first been through 5th and 6th. |
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In these days of fruegal economies, even supercar manufacturers are looking for ways to make their cars more fuel efficient. Porsche have added a stop / start system to the 911 which will kill the engine when you stop at the lights, only to fire it up again when you press the accellerator. When you are crusing along the motorway, the 911′s ‘sailing’ mode automatically idles the engine for you to further enhance fuel economy.
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| Manufacturer: |
Porsche |
| Body Style: |
2 door coupe |
| Layout: |
Rear engined, rear wheel drive |
| Engine: |
3.4 litre flat six (standard), 3.8 litre flat six (S) |
| Transmission: |
7 Speed manual |
| Power: |
350 bhp (standard), 400 bhp (S) |
| Torque: |
288 lb ft (standard), 325 lb ft (S) |
| Economy: |
34.4 mpg (standard), 32.4 mpg (S) |
| 0-62: |
4.4 seconds (standard), 4.1 seconds (S) |
| Top Speed: |
178 mph (standard), 189 mph (S) |
| Price: |
£71,449 (standard), £81,242 (S) |
| Competition: |
Win a Porsche |
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Porsche Panamera GTS
May be you’re the type of person that needs a caar with four doors, a car with real room for four people to come along for a ride but you also need a car that you can drive properly when you’re alone. Perhaps you have tried the Porsche Panamera, but it wasn’t quite man enough for you. Well, take another look, because Porsche have just released a version of the Panamera which they are calling the GTS
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| The Porsche Panamera GTS is based on the 4S model and has had a few extra little tweaks thrown into the mix aimed at giving the family man who needs a little zip from his school run car just what he is looking for. |
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| The first tweak is under the bonnet. It might sound like you are getting the standard 4.8 litre V8, but this one has been interfered with a little so that it now produces 424 bhp, which is up 30 bhp from the Panamera 4S. Torque is up too from 500Nm to 520Nm. You also get firmer dampers and a 10mm lower ride height. If you really want to go around corners fast, then press the sport button and the air springs will drop you another 15mm. Finally, mechanically at least, the rear track is slightly wider for enhanced stability and the huge vented disc breaks from the Turbo have been borrowed too. |
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| The mechanicals are not the only changes though, as you will feel a little exclusivity coming your way if you opt for the GTS in the shape of black surrounds for the headlamps as well as distinctive LED lights. There are also 19" alloys to play with and quad exhaust exit pipes. There is also exlusive Carmine Red paintwork available as an option. |
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So, if you’re looking for a 4 door GT car within which you can seat 4 adults comfortably at a considerable pace and considering that the price hike is only £6280 over the 4S, the Panamera GTS makes lots of sense and is a lot friendlier than the Turbo.
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| Manufacturer: Porsche |
| Body Style: 4 Door GT |
| Layout: Front engined, four wheel drive |
| Engine: 4.8 litre V8 |
| Transmission: Seven speed, twin clutch |
| Power: 424 bhp |
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| Economy: 25.9 mpg |
| 0-62: 4.5 seconds |
| Top Speed: 179 mph |
| Price: £90,409 |
| Competition: Win a Porsche | Wallpaper |
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Porsche Boxster
The all new Porsche Boxster for 2013 has arrived and Porsche have revealed that it is the most advanced entry level Porsche ever. There’s more power and less weight which should mean better performance but as more and more car manufacturers seem to be devloping technology to make their products greener, perhaps most significantly is the fact that the two new engines under the Boxster’s sexy new body are of the cleaner, direct injection type.
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| As is the case with most Porsche development since the first 911 hit the streets, the new Boxster is a step forward on an evolutionary path rather than a giant leap and so you will notice that the look of the car is not a radical departure from the outgoing model. Having said that, there are a number of styling cues and design details which aim to set the new car apart from its brothers and sisters and indeed from the Boxsters that went before it. For example, there are new, larger headlamps, and daytime LED running lights which seem to be de rigeur these days and these are not too far removed from the style of the new Porsche 911. However, one new styling cue is the huge air scoop in the side panel which looks a lot more meaningful than the air intakes it replaces in the old Boxster. The rear popup spoiler is also more involved with the look of the car as it cuts into the tail lamp clusters forming part of the overall appearance and aerodynamic performance. There are larger wheels available; 18′s on the standard car and 19′s on the Boxster S with even an option for 20′s if you so desire. |
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| One of the things that you might have expected to see on the new Boxster is a folding hard top. Not so. The car still has a folding fabric roof, although now it is completely automatic, so no more unclipping the front before pressing the button. The roof folds away neatly behind the cabin but remains exposed – gone is the aluminium tonneau cover, which saves a little weight. Even though the car is slightly larger than the outgoing model, giving the same roominess inside as the new 911, 40kg has been shaved off the kerb weight. |
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| So, what about those two new engines I mentioned? Well, the Boxster gets a 2.7 litre flat six and although this is smaller than the outgoing 2.9, it is 10bhp more powerful at 261bhp. The Boxster S however sticks with the 3.4 litre flat six although power is slightly up by 5bhp to 311bhp. Both engines are direct injection and feature stop-start to aid in the quest for more range from the fuel tank. Both cars go on sale in the UK in April 2012. |
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| Manufacturer: Porsche |
| Body Style: 2 door convertible |
| Layout: Rear engine, rear wheel drive. |
| Engine: 2.7 litre flat six (Boxster), 3.4 litre flat six (Boxster S) |
| Power: 261bhp (Boxster), 311bhp (Boxster S) |
| Economy: 36.7mpg (Boxster), 35.3mpg (Boxster S) |
| 0-60: 5.7 seconds (Boxster), 5.0 Seconds (Boxster S) |
| Price: £37,589 (Boxster), £45,384 (Boxster S) |
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Porsche Road Cars – Porsche 356
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The Porsche 356 was a Porsche sports car sold from 1948 through 1965 , and Porsche’s first production automobile. It was preceeded by the Porsche 64 , which has lead to some argument over which car is offically the first Porsche, although the Type 64 was never mass-produced and was never much more than a driveable test-mule. The 356 concept was created by Ferdinand " Ferry " Porsche (Ferry being a nickname), styled by Erwin Komenda , and mechanically derived from the Volkswagen Beetle , which Ferdinand Porsche Sr. had designed. It was available as both a coupé and a roadster and went through several evolutions before being retired. 356 "Carrera", "Super 90" and "Speedster" models are among the most desirable versions; 356 Carrera models often sell for well over $100,000 USD.
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Porsche replaced the 356 with their then-new 911 model in 1963 , although they continued to sell 356s in North America through the end of 1965 as a lower-cost vehicle. The 356′s engine was later re-used to power Porsche’s "entry level" 912 model between 1965 and 1969.
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In 2004 , Sports Car International named the 356C number ten on the list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s
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| Porsche No1 Roadster Data |
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Porsche American Roadster Data |
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1948 |
| Series: |
356 |
| Model: |
No1 Roadster |
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4 Cylinder, air-cooled boxer |
| Engine Size: |
1131cc |
| Power: |
35bhp @ 4000rpm |
| Transmission: |
4 Speed |
| Top Speed: |
84mph |
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| Year: |
1952 |
| Series: |
356 |
| Model: |
American Roadster |
| Engine Type: |
4 Cylinder, air-cooled boxer |
| Engine Size: |
1488cc |
| Power: |
70bhp @ 5000rpm |
| Transmission: |
4 Speed |
| Top Speed: |
109mph |
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| Porsche 356A Carrera Data |
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Porsche 356C Cabrio |
| Year: |
1955 |
| Series: |
356A |
| Model: |
356A Carrera |
| Engine Type: |
4 Cylinder, air-cooled boxer |
| Engine Size: |
1468cc |
| Power: |
110bhp @ 6400rpm |
| Transmission: |
4 Speed |
| Top Speed: |
125mph |
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| Year: |
1963 – 1965 |
| Series: |
356C |
| Model: |
356C Cabrio |
| Engine Type: |
4 Cylinder, air-cooled boxer |
| Engine Size: |
1966cc |
| Power: |
130bhp @ 6200rpm |
| Transmission: |
4 Speed |
| Top Speed: |
99mph |
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