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The Most Powerful, Street Legal Porsche Ever: 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

May 12th 2010 18:00
2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS


German sports car maker Porsche has taken the wraps off their most powerful, street legal vehicle ever - the 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS.

Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6-litre six-cylinder boxer engine, the new 911 GT2 RS develops 456 kW of power. Weighing in at a svelte 1370 kg, the rear-wheel drive monster can sprint from rest to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. Sure, this time is 0.3 seconds slower than the AWD 911 Turbo S, but that only tells half the story.


2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS


The 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS boasts a Nürburgring-Nordschleife track time of just 7 minutes and 18 seconds, joining an elite group of road-going vehicles to lap the famous track in under 7:20.

Porsche has achieved this feat by bumping power up by 67 kW and shedding 70 kg in comparison with the previous 911 GT2 for a power-to-weight ratio of just 2.21 kg per horsepower - by far the best power/weight ratio in its class. And it does so using 5 percent less fuel when compared with the previous 911 GT2!

New tyres were specifically developed for the 911 GT2 RS and measure 245/35 ZR 19 at the front and 325/30 ZR 19 at the rear, delivering cornering performance to match the straight-line speed. Extreme cornering dynamics are ensured by the setup of the springs, Porsche Adaptive Suspension Management (PASM), unique anti-roll bars, specific engine mounts and recalibrated Porsche Stability Management (PSM), whose stability and traction control functions can be switched off individually.

2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS interior



The lavish use of carbon-fibre-reinforced (CFR) components with a matt-black surface finish makes the new 911 GT2 RS stand out clearly from the other 911 models. There are also flared wheel arches at the front, new light-alloy wheels with central locking and "GT2 RS" model designations on the doors and rear lid. Matte-finish carbon also graces the redesigned front spoiler lip and the 3/8th of an inch (10 mm) taller rear spoiler lip - which both enhance aerodynamics and provide extra downforce.

Lightweight two-piece bucket seats made of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic are standard, as are lightweight door panels with fabric straps instead of traditional door handles. The basic interior color is black, which contrasts with red elements, such as the seat center sections, the roof lining and segments of the steering wheel rim. The gearshift and handbrake lever are also finished in red alcantara.

Limited to just 500 units worldwide, the 911 GT2 RS will make its world debut at the Moscow Auto Show on August 25th 2010.


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Porsche 918 Spyder Concept

March 14th 2010 18:00
Porsche 918 Spyder Concept


The stunning Porsche 918 Spyder Concept that made its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show proves that performance and fuel efficiency can go hand-in-hand. Powered by a 367 kW V8 and a pair of electric motors (one for each axle) producing an additional 160kW, Porsche calls the 918 Spyder a highly efficient and ultra-fast plug-in hybrid super sports car.

One of three hybrid models making its debut on the Porsche stand, the highly-innovative 918 Spyder concept car combines Porsche's Intelligent Performance philosophy with the high-technology from motorsport, with classic but modern design to make a truly convincing statement.

Porsche 918 Spyder Concept


The race-bred V8 engine displaces 3.4-litres and is positioned mid-ship, in front of the rear axle, giving the car excellent balance and the right set-up for supreme performance on the race track.

Power is transmitted to the wheels by a seven-speed, double-clutch "PDK" transmission that feeds the power of the electric drive system to the rear axle. The front-wheel electric drive powers the wheels through a fixed transmission ratio.

The energy reservoir is a fluid-cooled lithium-ion battery positioned behind the passenger cell. The big advantage of a plug-in hybrid is that the battery can be charged on the regular electrical network. A further point is that the car's kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy fed into the battery when applying the brakes, thus providing additional energy for fast and dynamic acceleration.

Porsche 918 Spyder Concept interior


The Official Porsche Press Release:

Porsche Reveals High-Performance 918 Spyder Concept Highly Efficient and Ultra-Fast Plug-in Hybrid Super Sports Car Unveiled in Geneva

Today, on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show, Porsche unveiled an ultra-efficient, low-emission, mid-engine super sports car featuring hybrid and electric drive technology.

The 918 Spyder concept combines high-tech racing features with electric-mobility to offer a fascinating range of qualities. For example, it is planned to provide an emission level of just 70 grams of CO2 per kilometer on fuel consumption of only three liters/100 kilometers (equal to approximately 78 mpg U.S.), which is truly outstanding, even for an ultra-compact city car. This car, however, is intended to offer the performance of a super sports car with acceleration from a standstill to 100 km/h in just under 3.2 seconds, top speed of 320 km/h (198 mph), and a lap time on the Nordschleife of N ̧rburgring in less than 7:30 minutes, faster than even the Porsche Carrera GT.

The 918 Spyder is one of three Porsche models with hybrid drive making their world debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. This trio ñ made up of Porscheís new Cayenne S Hybrid SUV with parallel full-hybrid drive, the 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car with electric drive on the front axle and a flywheel mass battery, and the two-seater high-performance 918 Spyder mid-engined sports car with plug-in hybrid technology ñ clearly demonstrates not only the great bandwidth of this new drive technology, but also the innovative power of Porsche as a genuine pioneer in hybrid drive.

The highly-innovative 918 Spyder concept car combines Porscheís Intelligent Performance philosophy with the high-technology from motorsport, with classic but modern design to make a truly convincing statement.

Innovative powertrain combines race-bred V8 engine with electric drive
This open two-seater is powered by a high-revving V8 developing more than 500 horsepower and a maximum engine speed of 9,200 rpm ñ as well as electric motors on the front and rear axle with overall mechanical output of 218 horsepower (160 kW).
The V8 combustion engine is the next step in the evolution of the highly successful 3.4- liter power unit already featured in the RS Spyder racing car and positioned mid-ship, in front of the rear axle, giving the car excellent balance and the right set-up for supreme performance on the race track.

Power is transmitted to the wheels by a seven-speed Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetrie be (PDK) transmission that feeds the power of the electric drive system to the rear axle. The front-wheel electric drive powers the wheels through a fixed transmission ratio.

The energy reservoir is a fluid-cooled lithium-ion battery positioned behind the passenger cell. The big advantage of a plug-in hybrid is that the battery can be charged on the regular electrical network. A further point is that the carís kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy fed into the battery when applying the brakes, thus providing additional energy for fast and dynamic acceleration.

Driverís choice of four distinct driving modes
A button on the steering wheel allows the driver to choose among four different running modes: The E-Drive mode is for running the car under electric power alone, with a range of up to 25 km or 16 miles. In the Hybrid mode, the 918 Spyder uses both the electric motors and the combustion engine as a function of driving conditions and requirements, offering a range from particularly fuel-efficient all the way to extra-powerful.

The Sport Hybrid mode uses both drive systems, but with the focus on performance. Most of the drive power goes to the rear wheels, with Torque Vectoring serving to additionally improve the carís driving dynamics.

In the Race Hybrid mode the drive systems are focused on pure performance with the highest standard of driving dynamics on the track, running at the limit to their power and dynamic output. With the battery sufficiently charged, a push-to-pass button feeds in additional electrical power (E-Boost), when overtaking or for even better performance.

With the hybrid drive system offering this wide range of individual modes and applications, the 918 Spyder is able either to achieve lap times comparable to those of a thoroughbred racing car, or the extremely low emissions and high fuel economy figures of a plug-in hybrid.

Advanced body structure and design offer more than just good looks
Like the drivetrain, the lightweight body structure of the Porsche 918 Spyder also bears out the carís DNA carried over directly from motorsport: The modular structure with its monocoque bodyshell made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFP) and liberal use of magnesium and aluminum not only reduce weight to below 1,490 kg, or 3,285 lb, but also ensure supreme driving precision thanks to a high level of torsional stiffness.

Reminiscent of highly successful, legendary racing cars such as the Porsche 917 and the current Porsche RS Spyder, the 918 Spyder, with its design concept so typical of Porsche arouses powerful emotions. The combination of racing car dimensions, clearly structured design with perfectly balanced surfaces, and innovative details throughout, creates an ideal synthesis of form and function ñ following Porscheís design DNA.

The smooth balance of tradition and progress gives the car a powerful stance on the road. Variable aerodynamics, typical of Porsche, ensures both visionary and traditional highlights especially around the rear spoiler. The striking rear hoods extending out of the headrests, in turn, not only fulfill an aerodynamic function on the 918 Spyder, but also accommodate retractable air intakes with a ram air function.

High-tech interior provides glimpse into the future
The driver and passenger are not only embedded in contoured sports bucket seats but also form part of the cockpit, which provides a synthesis of efficient functionality and ergonomic high-tech operation. Additionally, the cockpit offers a glimpse at the potential interior architecture of future Porsche super sports cars. The three free-standing circular dials for road speed (left), engine speed (middle) and energy management (right) would appear to come directly from a racing car in the ë60s, bearing out that unique philosophy of driver orientation so characteristic of Porsche.

The center console rises up towards the front in the 918 Spyder and houses a touch screen for intuitive control of the carís functions, serving to reduce the number of visible controls and maintain the principle of direct operation.

The control units relevant to the driver are mainly concentrated on the three-spoke multifunction sports steering wheel, while the variable driving modes are supplemented by a switch enabling the driver to call up various drive programs and serving as the push-to-pass button for E-boosting. Instrument illumination, finally, varies from green for the consumption-oriented running modes to red for the performance-oriented driving programs.

The Porsche 918 Spyder concept also comes with further innovative functions such as the Range Manager. After being activated in the Center Display, the Range Manager uses the map in the navigation system to present the remaining range the car is able to cover, naturally allowing the driver to influence that range through the appropriate choice of power and performance.

In cities with environmental alert areas the Range Manager also states whether the driver is able to reach a certain destination on electric power alone.

Applying this information and using further info on the availability and location of special energy filling stations, the driver is then able to choose his personal style of driving as well as the right battery charge and filling strategy.

Offering a unique combination of extremely low fuel consumption, supreme performance and long electric range, the Porsche 918 Spyder concept represents an essential milestone in Porscheís strategy on the way to genuine electric-mobility.


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2011 Porsche Cayenne

March 11th 2010 18:00
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid


Porsche has unveiled a sleeker, more sporty and better-looking version of the love-it-or-hate-it Cayenne SUV at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The redesigned off-roader boasts a redesigned front fascia including headlights, and strong and powerful shoulders at the rear to bring it closer in line with Porsche's family of sports cars and the Panamera range


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2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S Pumps Out 390 kW

February 16th 2010 18:00
2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S


German car maker Porsche has unveiled their first Turbo S version of the venerable 911 Carrera in five years ahead of its global debut at this year's Geneva Motor Show in March


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Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid

February 15th 2010 18:00
Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid


The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid will make its debut at this year's Geneva Motor Show with an innovative hybrid drive that will race at the famous Nurburgring in May


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2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R

November 19th 2009 18:00
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R


The Porsche 911 is one of the world's favourite sports cars with no less than 16 variants available from the showroom floor. In motorsport, the 911 is equally as popular with various racing variants entered into competitions such as the GT2/GT3 class and the DTM series


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2010 TECHART Porsche 911 Turbo

November 16th 2009 18:00
2010 TECHART Porsche 911 Turbo


Renowned Porsche tuners TechArt have released a new performance kit for the facelifted 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo, Carrera S and Carrera 4S. The performance kit includes new ECU software as well as a new "Racing" flap-controlled exhaust system whereby drivers can choose between a sporty sound close to that of a production vehicle or a powerful racing car sound. The exhaust system includes two stainless steel racing headers as well as a sports catalytic converter, rear muffler with exhaust flap, an exhaust flap control unit and twin oval tailpipes in high-gloss or black chrome


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2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder

November 5th 2009 18:00
Porsche Boxster Spyder


German sports car maker Porsche has announced the debut of the Boxster Spyder will take place at this year's LA Auto Show in December. Inspired by the 550 Spyder and the RS Spyder of yesteryear, the Boxster Spyder is a lightweight (1,275 kg) race car for the street that boasts more power, a lower centre of gravity and an all-new sports suspension over the Boxster S


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The limited edition Porsche 911 Sport Classic

September 2nd 2009 18:00
Porsche 911 Sport Classic


The limited edition Porsche 911 Sport Classic will be making an appearance at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show in a fortnight's time to wow genuine Porsche-philes


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2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

August 19th 2009 14:34
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS


Hot on the heels of the 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo which was unveiled less than a fortnight ago, Porsche has released info. and images of the 2010 911 GT3 RS ahead of its grand introduction at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show


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2010 Porsche 911 Turbo

August 10th 2009 18:00
2010 Porsche 911 Turbo


Porsche has upgraded the 911 Turbo for the 2010 model year with substantial improvements in fuel efficiency and lower weight with more power, higher speed, and enhanced driving dynamics


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First images of Porsche Panamera's interior

February 12th 2009 22:30
Porsche Panamera interior


German sports car maker Porsche has finally unveiled the innovative interior of the upcoming grand tourer, the Panamera, three months after exterior images and a press release made its way onto the interweb


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Melbourne preview: Porsche Cayenne Diesel

February 5th 2009 22:30
Porsche Cayenne Diesel


The Porsche Cayenne Diesel SUV will make its Australian debut at this month's Melbourne International Motor Show, which opens on February 27


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Video: 2010 Porsche 911 GT3

February 2nd 2009 05:55
2010 Porsche 911 GT3


We're big fans of high-performance naturally-aspirated mills here at ZCars because we love their linear power delivery and high-revving nature so it's no surprise that we'd take a Porsche 911 GT3 over any other variant from the vast 911 line-up


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