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CAR magazine test-drives 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S

July 3rd 2008 11:15
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.


Watch the following video to see road test editor Chris Chilton guide you through a test-drive of the facelifted 997 911 coupe and his thoughts on the new PDK transmission which in short, is one of the best dual-clutch transmissions he's ever driven despite the confusing nature of the steering wheel mounted shift buttons.







[Source: CAR magazine]








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Video: Porsche 911 Test Rig mimics lap of the 'Ring

July 1st 2008 11:15
Porsche 911 Engine Oil Sump Test Rig


During the development of its new direct-injection engines for the 2009 911 Carrera, German sports car maker Porsche created a test rig to evaluate oiling system enhancements. In true sci-fi fashion, this special rig replicates the G-forces experienced by a 911 on the gruelling Nurburgring Nordschliefe circuit.

As you will see in the following video, the super-smart Porsche engineers were able to recreate a lap of the famous 'Ring with a contorting contraption that accurately manoeuvres a 911 engine according to the G-forces and engine load recorded on a live lap of the Nordschleife.



Fascinating stuff!




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2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 / 4S revealed

June 26th 2008 05:30
2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S


Porsche has unveiled the all-wheel-drive 2009 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S in coupe and cabriolet guises after the launch of its rear-wheel-drive sibling earlier this month


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2009 Porsche 911 laps the Nurburgring

June 19th 2008 04:45
2009 Porsche 911 Carrera


German sports car maker Porsche has taken three 911 sports coupes to the famous Nurburgring for a series of hot laps to show off the improvements the facelifted 911 has over its predecessor including the new 'PDK' transmission


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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 991 illustration video

June 9th 2008 11:15
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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Facelifted: 2009 Porsche 911

June 9th 2008 07:30
2009 Porsche 911 range


German sports car maker Porsche has unveiled a facelifted version of the iconic 911 which in current 997-guise, was first launched in 2004


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Lewis Hamilton's dad crashes rare Porsche Carrera GT

June 6th 2008 11:15
Porsche Carrera GT crashed


When F1 driver Lewis Hamilton was invited to be a guest on Top Gear's "Star in a reasonably-priced car" segment, he told Jeremy Clarkson that his dad still thinks he [Hamilton Snr] was the better driver


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Porsche Cayenne Turbo S launched in Beijing

April 21st 2008 23:59
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S


Luxury sports car maker Porsche has chosen the Beijing Motor Show to launch the 'S' version of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo SUV


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Gemballa Avalanche GTR 550 Targa

April 2nd 2008 23:30
Gemballa Avalanche GTR 550 Targa


Busy Porsche aftermarket tuner Gemballa has turned its sights to the 911 (997) Targa variant as the latest recipient of a new bodykit and handling package


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Video: Porsche Cayenne GTS vs BMW X5

March 13th 2008 10:30
Porsche Cayenne GTS vs BMW X5


The humble SUV has come a long way from its rugged terrain days, in particular, in the area of driving dynamics so it comes as no surprise that some of today's SUVs are more suited to a racetrack than on a mountainous stretch of road


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UK AutoCar match-up: Nissan GT-R vs BMW M3 vs Porsche 911 GT3

February 26th 2008 10:30
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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Porsche Cayman S: Gemballa GT 4.0L RS

February 19th 2008 23:30
Gemballa GT 4.0L RS


We're big fans of the Porsche Cayman S here at ZCars. Sure the Porsche purists and 911 fans will hate on us but they're completely missing the point - the Cayman S is every bit as much of a driver's car as the flagship 911 and appears to be much more exclusive on Australian roads given the amount of 911's we get to see on a daily basis


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Updated: 2009 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR

February 14th 2008 05:30
Porsche 911 GT3 RSR


After the recent unveiling of a more powerful 911 GT3 Cup 'S' variant that competes in GT3 events, German sports car maker Porsche has released an updated version of its big brother, the GT3 RSR


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