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Porsche PDK gearbox


Porsche's recently facelifted 997 911 range features so many upgrades that despite the minor styling revisions, you could be forgiven for thinking it was a new generation model altogether.





Headlining the list of mechanical changes is the introduction of Porsche's own dual clutch gearbox called the Doppelkupplung, or PDK, for short. Boasting seven-speeds and a faster shift time than Michael Schumacher could ever pull off, the PDK-equipped 911 Carrera S is said to lap the Nurburgring significantly faster than the manual transmission version.

Click on the video to get a detailed explanation on how these sophisticated dual-clutch gearboxes work.

Read more about the 2009 Porsche 911 range here or watch a video of it in motion here.




[Source: Porsche]









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Video: BMW M3 GT2 ALMS racecar

July 16th 2008 11:15
BMW M3 GT2 ALMS racecar


The introduction of the current generation E92 V8-powered M3 has given BMW an unrestricted entry ticket to the world of American Le Mans Series (ALMS) motorsport with the Bobby Rahal and David Letterman racing team unveiling a new racecar at the Chicago Auto Show in February this year.

Since then, we have heard very little about the 357 kW (485 hp) 4.0-litre V8 M3 racecar - until now. BMW Motorsport in conjunction with the Rahal Letterman racing team has released a video of the ALMS BMW M3 with some superb footage of the racecar on a track together with a road-going M3.




Looking supremely bad-ass in its aggressive widebody armour, the racecar will be rubbing shoulders fenders with the likes of Porsche and Ferrari in the GT2 series this upcoming season.

Read more about the BMW M3 GT2 ALMS racecar here.



[Source: YouTube]








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2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S


UK motoring journal CAR magazine has test-driven the 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S equipped with the company's first production double-clutch transmission - 25 years after its debut on their race cars - and direct injection on the famous flat six engine for the first time in its illustrious history


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Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series


When Jeremy Clarkson says that a certain car is the best he's driven etc., you take it with a pinch of salt but when the Stig concurs with his sentiments, it's time to think "Hang on, maybe good ol' Jezza really is onto something


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2009 Porsche 911 in motion

June 10th 2008 11:15
2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S


Here is the first official video from Porsche on their facelifted 911 (codename 997) model range. Featuring an English narration, different facets of the iconic 911 are discussed including the superb aerodynamics (drag co-efficients of 0.29 and 0.30), the new styling elements such as the enlarged front air inlets and tapered LED taillights, a demonstration of the headlights and LED daytime running lights plus other comfort features such as a heated steering wheel for those cold mornings


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2009 Porsche 911 models


Here is a special video of the new interactive site Porsche has setup for the facelifted 2009 Porsche 911 models. You can see the 911 adorning all 17 liveries that are available as well as the many styles of beautiful looking 19-inch alloy wheels plus various interior customisations


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BMW M3 V8 engine


Ever wondered what a car's cylinders would look like in slow motion when they're fired up


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Video: BMW Performance parts

March 12th 2008 10:30
BMW Performance parts


Earlier this year, we reported that a brochure containing a list of new BMW Performance parts for the entire range of Beemers had been leaked onto the internet


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'Iron Man' trailer featuring Audi R8

March 11th 2008 23:30
Audi R8 Iron Man movie


One Man. One Machine. One Mission


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Volkswagen Scirocco in motion

March 5th 2008 10:30
Volkswagen Scirocco


German car maker Volkswagen has officially unveiled the car billed as the 'sports car for every day of the year' at the Geneva Motor Show. The Scirocco wagon-coupé heralds a new era in design for the German marque while delivering sporty driving with a choice of three TSI engines - gasoline direct-injection engines - with outputs of 90 kW, 118 kW and 147 kW


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BMW M3 vs Nissan GT-R vs 911 GT3


UK motoring authority AutoCar has test-driven three of the hottest high performance cars on the market back-to-back on a private racetrack


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Audi TT-S in motion

February 13th 2008 09:45
Audi TT-S coupe


Those that love the Audi R8 (who doesn't?) but can't afford the asking price of $250,000 should look no further than the gorgeous Audi TT-S


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Mercedes C 63 AMG vs. BMW M3


A lot's been said about the all-new Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG bridging the gap between it and the benchmark BMW M3 in terms of handling


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Video: Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept

January 11th 2008 23:00
Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept


German manufacturer Audi has publicly revealed it will be showing two brand spanking new vehicles at this year's Detroit Motor Show (NAIAS) - a new production car making its world debut, which we already know is going to be the TTS and the other, a concept car


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