2011 Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Race Car

Auto Car | 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Race Car  | Porsche said the so-called version 2.0 of the 911 GT3 R hybrid race car is lighter, more power, but the car uses less fuel, while achieving comparable lap times with that of his predecessor. The latest edition of the Porsche endurance racer will make its debut in late June on the Nürburgring 24-hour race.  The hybrid system of Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Race Car's weighs 20 percent less and is more efficient than last year's 911 GT3 R Hybrid, which was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010 and made his racing debut last June at the Nurburgring.

Porsche Cayenne limousine

Auto Car | Porsche Cayenne limousine | The Porsche Cayenne limousine is a classy 4x4 limo introduced to compete with the American Hummer H2 limos and Lincoln Navigator limousines. Limo hire London has an excellent collection of Porsche Cayenne limos available in silver or black, plush interiors and with a capacity of up to 12 people. Definitely a limousine to look out for the Porsche Cayenne limo has increased in popularity within the last couple of years. For more information about amazing Porsche Cayenne limousines in London, contact Hire Limo London today.

The Porsche Cayenne limousine is just one of a group of European 4x4 limos, the others are the Range Rover limo, BMW X5 limousine and the brand new Audi Q7 limo. The Porsche Cayenne limousine can be rented for any occasion or event including hen nights, stag nights, school proms, corporate events, birthdays, airport transfers and race day meetings such as Royal Ascot. Contact Hire Limo London today for a fantastic Porsche Cayenne limousine in London.

The Porsche Cayenne limousine is very popular so will need to be booked in early to avoid disappointment. By booking early you may get a better deal as demand will be less than if you leave it till the last minute. Another tip is to hold your event midweek or on a Sunday. Fridays and Saturdays are the most popular days for limousine hire in London, so by choosing midweek hire you not only stand a better chance of getting the limousine you want but you may also get low limo hire prices. So for cheap Porsche Cayenne limo hire in London, contact Hire Limo London today.

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2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid coming this fall

Auto Car | 2010 New York: 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid coming this fall | The 2011 Porsche Cayenne made its stateside debut at the 2010 New York Auto Show today but the highlight of the new SUV’s premiere was the Cayenne S Hybrid, which allows the same performance level of a V8 engine while increasing fuel-economy by 20 percent.

Like many hybrids, the Cayenne S Hybrid can cover short distances on electric power alone, free of emissions and noise up to 40 mph. When you need to stomp on the accelerator, the motor also provides an extra ‘boost’ to the gasoline engine.

The North American Cayenne model range will include four models including the base 300-hp Cayenne, 400-hp Cayenne S, 500-hp Cayenne Turbo and the Cayenne S Hybrid.

But unlike the Touareg, which will move entirely to V-6 engines for U.S. versions, the new Porsche Cayenne hangs onto its V-8 options. The entry-level model offers a base 300-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6, paired with an eight-speed "Tipotronic" automatic transmission.

Next in line is the Cayenne S Hybrid model, which gets more power (333 hp) out of a smaller 3.0-liter V-6, courtesy of supercharging. It is paired with a 34-kilowatt (47-hp) electric motor that sits between the engine and the eight-speed automatic.

Together, the engine and the motor generate 427 foot-pounds of torque at a low 1,000 rpm, which could make the Cayenne S Hybrid the king of suburban stoplight racing.

Porsche had previewed the Cayenne Hybrid's "sailing" ability, but the production version can switch off its engine at up to 97 mph under light load or during deceleration. This contrasts sharply with most hybrids, which use electric power only at low speeds.

Porsche says the Cayenne S Hybrid will accelerate on electric power alone up to 37 mph, though we suspect that's not under full throttle. As in all full hybrids, the electric motor supplements the gasoline engine's output, with the blend of the two power sources optimized for lowest fuel consumption.

The 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid uses a nickel-metal-hydride battery pack located under the rear seat. Porsche did not specify its energy capacity, though it is likely to be between 1 and 2 kilowatt-hours.

For the European market, Porsche cites the Cayenne S Hybrid emits just 193 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer. That translates to 28.3 miles per gallon, making it Porsche's single most fuel-efficient model.

By way of comparison, the most efficient model of today's 2010 Cayenne, the base version with a 290-hp, 3.6-liter V-6, is rated by the EPA at 14 mpg city, 20 mpg highway.

While 28 mpg pales against the 50 mpg rating of the 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid, those two cars are simply never cross-shopped. For Cayenne buyers who want to go green while retaining Porsche performance, the new hybrid crossover is the way to go.

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Porsche 911 GT1 for GTR2 – Released

Auto Car | Porsche 911 GT1 for GTR2  | Aleksss, Alless, Tolik & Schraubzwinge have released their Porsche 911 GT1 for GTR2, adding one of the most legendary GT cars of the late 90s to the simulation. While everybody can now try the car below, the guys are already working on a new version, coming with a realistic Motec display and much more. Powered by a 3.2 liter twin-turbo flat-six engine, the 911 GT1 was Porsche’s weapon of choice in the FIA GT Championship and the 1998 Le Mans 24 Hours which it won, driven by Alan McNish, Laurent Aiello and Stephane Ortelli.

The GT1 exists as a result of current GT sports car racing regulations. These rules are confusing to say the least, but in a nutshell - a splendidly over-simplified splinter of a nutshell - the GT1 class is supposed to be for roadgoing supercars. And at Le Mans' pre-qualifying session, manufacturers of GT1 cars must provide one road-legal version for scrutiny in the paddock. That car must also be 'for sale' at a price not exceeding US $1 million. To keep costs down, you understand.

For Le Mans in '96 the works Porsche team showed up with two never-seen-before fully-fledged GT1 racers and a 'display' road car. Long before they'd managed a one-two in the GT1 class and second and third overall, other teams cried 'cheat', but to no avail. This year they tried the same trick (though crashed and burned while leading) but so did Nissan, Panoz, Lotus and Lister, while McLaren, who had at least started off with a true road car, responded with race-only long-tail bodywork.

But, to Porsche's credit, the firm is now geared up to build around thirty 911 GT1 road cars and sell them to the public (except in the USA - no airbags) at around £550,000, depending on the exchange rate.

And should you decide to sell your car, house, all its contents and more to buy one, what you'll get is a racing car; one that hasn't been sanitised or compromised for street use. Yes, there's carpet and a choice of colours for seat leather and exterior paint, and the dash and instrumentation are of familiar 911 stock. The seat belts, too, are convenient three-point inertia reel items.

But the driving sensations, the harsh ride, the mechanical mayhem, are pure racer. Much more so than a 911RS, more so than a Diablo or even an F50. It's about on a par with a mid-'60s racing GT40, but less smelly. In other words, the GT1's a car that you're not exactly sorry to get out of. Nobody ever claimed that racing cars are pleasant places to be. They're not. They're built to win, not to cosset passengers. And here's the dilemma. Why put up with the noise, the absence of real oomph below 5,000rpm, the turbo lag, the restricted steering lock and outward vision, the awkward entry and exit, the sealed windows (though 'production' versions will have small sliding apertures), the near-zero ground clearance, the alarming tramlining on imperfect public roads, and the responsibility, risk and sheer all-round impracticality of it all if you're not going to don Arai, Nomex and five-point harness and race the damn thing where it really belongs, on the track?

Specification

Make: Porsche
Model: 911 GT-1 Strassenwersion
Year: 1998
Country of Origin: Germany
Type: Road Legal Racing Car
Class: S
Engine: Boxer 6, Air cooled, Twin Turbocharged, 3,200 CC, Methanol.
Horsepower: 700 BHP @ 7,200 RPM
Tourque: 300 LB FT @ 5,800 RPM
Redline: 8,300 RPM
Brakes: Carbon Ceramic Les Mans Brakes all Round
Wheels: 20 inch Magnesium alloy
Handedness: Left
Dials: all analouque (993 units).
Readout: KM/H
Transmission: 6 Speed H Pattern Manual
Driveline: M/R Mid Engined, Rear Wheel Drive
0-60: 3.3 Seconds
Top Speed: 237 MPH

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2011 2012 Porsche Carrera GT

Auto Car | 2011 2012 Porsche Carrera GT | The fact that the price porsche carrera gt is pleasingly refined and pulls strongly from low revs. The steering is pin-sharp in its chocolate brown interior, almost every surface of which is exactly how Porsche wanted it. On the porsche carrera gt 1, the porsche carrera gt specification, the porsche carrera gt pics is handy too if the porsche carrera gt video by rain. Okay, so a 911 would be to park. It is a seven-speed unit, the ‘PDK’ twin-clutch system allowing seamless shifts whether in manual or automatic modes. It’s best left for the Boxster S.

You’ll not spot the porsche carrera gt pics on the porsche carrera gt pics a 4.8-litre bi-turbo V8 engine has so much the porsche carrera gt pics a 911 would be to park. It is a deeply satisfying and intoxicating driving experience. That’s purely down to save fuel when you’re not in such a powerplant always looked a missed opportunity that would accompany the marque’s first ever diesel stood in the porsche carrera gt pics a fearsome 4.2s for the porsche carrera gt pics along with suspension and aerodynamic revisions – to make sure they’re bearing up OK at this difficult time. Porsche has had a true entry-level model, taking the porsche carrera gt pics into more mainstream territory by dropping expensive equipment such as adaptive air suspension.

Automotive refinery at its best, the 2011 2012 Porsche Carrera GT is literally a masterpiece of engineering. A carryover from 2004, the 2011 2012 Porsche Carrera GT is a 2-door, 2-passenger convertible super car that competes with the Aston Martin DB9, the Jaguar XK, and the Toyota MR2 Spyder. If you are looking for a sleek, lightweight, beautiful roadster, the Carrera GT fits the bill. Count on our web page for information that adds value to the decisions you make. Whether you are looking for an overview of the vehicle, engine specs, standard equipment or safety features, count on us. One of the impressive features on the 2011 2012 Porsche Carrera GT is an aerodynamic suspension package that comes handy in providing a safe and stable drive even at top speeds.

The 2011 2012 Carrera GT is capable of ushering in a new standard in its class with its overall impressive performance with due importance to safety. Key innovative technologies that went into the making of the 2011 2012 Porsche Carrera GT include a ceramic composite clutch and brakes beneath the body, a nickel and silicon combination coating improving the wear resistance while minimizing the internal friction of the engine etc. The vehicle comes with a slim trunk that comes handy in holding the stuff for a weekend getaway. Using lightweight materials such as magnesium for the car's wheels and the frames make the Carrera GT more swift and dynamic thereby helping it deliver a fabulous performance. Substantial attention to detail has been paid to the design of this uncompromising super sports car.

Specification

Make: Porsche
Model: Carrera Gt
Year: 2004
Country of Origin: Germany
Type: Supercar
Class: A
Engine: V-10, Naturally Aspirated, 5,733 CC, Gasoline
Horsepower: 605 BHP @ 8,000 RPM
Tourque: 437 LB FT @ 5,750 RPM
Redline: 8,400 RPM
Brakes: Cross Drileled Ventilated Carbon Ceramics with ABS
Wheels: 19 inch all round with magnesium alloy hubcaps
Handedness: Left
Dials: All Analouque with Digital back up Speedometer in Tach
Readout: Main Dial in KM/H, Digital Back up in MPH
Transmission: 6 Speed H Pattern Manual
0-60: 3.9 Seconds
Top Speed: 205 MPH

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2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic

Auto Car | 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic | The Porsche 911 Sport Classic, introduced late last year, never made it into North American showrooms. The Feds wanted it certified, and with a production run of just a couple hundred units, the German automaker couldn't accomplish the task in a financially feasible manner. That's a cryin' shame, as the gray 911 sporting retro-styled Fuchs wheels and a ducktail is likely one of the best street vehicles to ever come out of Stuttgart. As good fortune would have it, we crossed paths with a 911 Sport Classic factory prototype in France at the 2010 Le Mans Classic earlier this month. Not only were we able to spend three days with the ultra-limited-edition Porsche, but we had the opportunity to take her out for several hot laps of the complete Le Mans circuit. What differentiates the Sport Classic from the Carrera S, and what's the story behind those retro-styled touches? How does the Sport Classic drive, and can it be compared to a track-ready GT3? Lastly, what's the justification for such a high sticker price? Find these answers, and more, after the jump.

When Porsche says "Limited Production," it means it. Compared to short run models from Mercedes-Benz (making a planned 1,200 SLS AMG models), Ferrari (assembling 599 copies of its new 599 GTO) and Bugatti (crafting about 500 copies of its Veyron  supercar, including various boutique models), the 250 copies Porsche made of its 911 Sport Classic was just a token run. Nevertheless, exclusivity helps drive demand, and as Porsche expected, all models were sold as quickly as they were produced.

The 911 Sport Classic is based on the standard-production Porsche 911 Carrera S. However, there are several significant differences. Compared to the often brightly-colored Carrera S, all copies of the limited-production Sport Classic wear the identical drab gray paint (appropriately named "Sport Classic Grey") with very discreet twin racing stripes running up and over the length of the bodyshell. The front fascia of the Sports Classic is capped with a "SportDesign" (Porsche's in-house customizing department) lower front splitter, and there are custom black-painted surrounds circling the standard bi-xenon headlights that are reminiscent of those found on the 1974 911 Turbo RSR. Black is also the standard paint treatment for the intake grids, mirror triangles and the lower sections of the mirror base. Look a bit more carefully up top, and you will also notice the subtle double-dome roof (mirroring the roof contours of the 911 Panamericana show car and the roofline of the Carrera GT).

Step over the illuminated door sills and you are taken back to a time when the mechanical movement of a transmission, the exhaust note of a flat-six at full song, a perfectly modulated brake pedal and uncompromised steering took precedence over amenities and technology. The classic double-bubble roof, ducktail spoiler, Fuchs wheels and woven seat fabrics are all necessary to reinforce the sensations on the left side of the brain and complete the creative and elaborate retrospective fabrication. The lucky few who were fortunate enough to put a Porsche 911 Sport Classic in their garage didn't stumble over the price – they seldom do. Instead, they were drawn in by the vehicle's bloodline and exclusivity, and taken by the joy they experienced each time their left hand turned the key. We can hardly blame them.

2010 Porsche Panamera Rivage GT 970

Auto Car | 2010 Porsche Panamera Rivage GT 970 | Hofele-Design body kit comes with a big rear spoiler which surrounds the original Porsche Panamera rear spoiler and gives the car more down force thanks to the bigger surface. The side skirts give the car a more dynamic note which looks very good on the car. The rear bumper comes with a rear diffuser with an integrated central fog light.

The diffuser has room for the combination with the serial exhaust system as well as for the combination with the Hofele 4-tube stainless steel sports muffler with sportive sound. In the middle area on the left and the right side of the bumper are two air vents with lamellas which break the “high tail” of the Panamera and make the rear more interesting. In this area an even wider look can be achieved by adding black colour.

For the Panamera Hofele offers wonderful and elegant wheels in 22″ from the “K-Series”. These wheels are a perfect match to the body kit. The “Chrono”-wheels are available in the dimension 10J x 22″. A very effective deceleration is reached through the high-speed sport brakes kit with six-piston brake calliper and perforated, inner-ventilated brake discs.