Posted tagged ‘Porsche’

Qatar’s new weapon?

December 27, 2010

The Qatar Armed Forces showed off their arsenal of machinery during a National Day military parade in Doha on December 18th in celebration of Qatar National Day. A mix of themed Porsche Panameras and Cayennes were on display for all to see.  Horsepower as a weapon? Hmm…

Video: Porsche 911 GT2 RS “Driven to Extreme”

December 6, 2010

We all know that the Porsche 911 GT2 RS is a beast of a machine! Packing 620 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, the 911 GT2 RS is the most powerful road model Porsche has ever built. It’ll launch from 0-100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds, while rising to 200 km/h in a super-quick 9.8 seconds. [...]

Launched! Porsche Cayman R (w/video)

November 18, 2010

One of the most sought-after Porsches has finally arrived! The mid-engined baby Porsche had quickly become a cult favorite when it was first launched in 2005, but as with all Porsche models lately, a more hardcore version has been released. Meet the Porsche Cayman R! The body has been lowered by 20 millimeters in comparison [...]

China gets a special Porsche 911

October 17, 2010

Porsche knows good things are to come from China for its brand. That’s why it has released a new limited edition model, exclusively for the Chinese market, called the 911 Carrera Cup Asia. Considering that China’s population is well over 1 billion, this car is already a rare sight as there will only be 30 [...]

Porsche to return to the F1 grid?

October 3, 2010

History Porsche first participated as a constructor in Formula 1 in the 1961-1962 season with the car you see above – the Type 804. Unfortunately, that effort only produced one win in the championship. Porsche returned to F1 in 1983, partnering with the McLaren F1 team, by supplying engines badged as TAG units. This time around, it was [...]

How many different Porsche 911 models can you buy today?

September 22, 2010

Anyone in the market for a new Porsche 911 is one lucky being. The German automaker has a hell of a lot of 911 variants for you to pick and choose from. How many?

Porsche 911 Speedster returns from the dead! (w/video)

September 21, 2010

Porsche’s 911 Speedster has risen from the dead after a 16 year hiatus. Even more exciting news is that a more powerful turbocharged version could follow the debut soon – the Super Speedster. The new 911 Speedster receives a 60mm shorter and heavily raked windscreen in place of the standard one used on other 911s. [...]

Video: Porsche Carrera GTS in action

September 16, 2010

For those of you who were excited by the news that Porsche is launching a special edition Carrera, named the GTS, rejoice! A short (too short in my opinion) has also been released. Watch it after the jump.

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

September 15, 2010

Another day… another special edition Porsche. What you’re looking at is the 2011 Porsche Carrera 911 GTS, set to be launched at the Paris Motor Show this month. Utilizing the wider body of a Carrera 4, the rear-wheel drive GTS sits quite sweetly. Power will come courtesy of an upgraded 3.8-liter flat-six engine pumping out 408 [...]

Saudi Arabian 21-year old’s car collection will make you sick! *UPDATED

September 5, 2010

Meet Dhiaa Al-Essa. A Saudi Arabian 21-year old with a garage which will blow your mind. How many cars? 30 in total, including 4 Ferraris, 5 Porsches, 3 Lamborghinis, 2 Rolls Royces and a Mercedes SLR McLaren, with a Bugatti Veyron and a Koenigsegg Agera also on the way. I would like to say that [...]

Porshce 918 Spyder promo video

August 17, 2010

Porsche created this video prior to the start of the 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance to promote their lean and green supercar, the 918 Spyder. Porsche AG Design Chief, Michael Mauer, takes the car for a spin and discusses the concept behind the car. Watch the video after the jump.

Listen to the Porsche 918 Spyder rev

August 14, 2010

The Porsche 918 Spyder was recently given the production “green light”, which means more details will surface in the coming months. For now, we finally get to hear what the hybrid supercar will sound like. Hit the jump to watch the video.

Scenic racing at Pikes Peak… courtesy of Jeff Zwart and his Porsche GT3 Cup racer (w/video)

July 31, 2010

A while ago, I had posted Jeff Zwart’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Challenge record-breaking run video which was all onboard footage of the historical lap (11 minutes and 31 seconds). But now, there’s a more artistic video summarizing his glorious drive up Pikes Peak. You witness some of the gorgeous scenic views from the [...]

Porsche gives the 918 Spyder the GREEN light!

July 29, 2010

Due to the overwhelming response from the public after the release of the Porsche 918 Spyder, the Stuttgart-based company officially gave the green light for the development and production of a car based on the 918 Spyder concept, which debuted at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The production version’s power source should not differ much [...]

Pikes Peak 2WD Class qualifying record broken (w/video)

July 3, 2010

Here’s some onboard camera fun for all you fans! We’re riding with Jeff Zwart in the qualifying session of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 2010. What’s so special about this lap? He sets a new record qualifying run -11 minutes and 31 seconds - for the Time Attack 2WD class in his Porsche GT3 Cup [...]


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