Archive for the ‘Porsche’ Category

Porsche at Le Mans: The early years

Back in July Porsche told us they would be returning to Le Mans in 2014 to chase for outright victory. Here, again, they remind us they are the Kings of La Sarthe, with 16 outright wins and ‘countless records.’

VIDEO: Porsche 911 South African dealer launch

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This amateur video recording of the 2012 Porsche 911 South African dealer launch has made its way onto the Tubes. The 991 is certainly a landmark model and with a fair portion of its development having taken place in South Africa it’s probably no suprise they put on such an elaborate production. The driving stunts [...]

2013 Porsche 911 GT3 says g’day

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This grainy picture gives us an early glimpse at the 2013 Porsche 911 GT3. Already we want one almost more than anything else in the world! The 997 GT3 will remain in our top 5 most wanted list for many years yet, so it is with great anticipation we will follow the development of the [...]

VIDEO: This is the Porsche Standard

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Porsche has just released this short film on the making of its new 991 911. The moody voiceover man tells us Porsche goes to extreme lengths to test their cars. Some of the tests you can imagine; hot, dusty desert conditions and winter temperatures that are off the scale, for example. Some, you probably can’t. [...]

Worldwide premiere of RHD 991 Porsche 911

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Porsche has a long and proud history in Australia. Indeed, Australia’s first Porsche dealer, Norman Hamilton, encouraged and helped pay for Porsche to make the first ever right-hand drive model after coming to a handshake deal with Dr Ferdinand Porsche. It’s fitting, then, that the worldwide debut of a right-hand drive 991 Porsche 911 took [...]

Tiff Needell reviews the Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

We love the Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 and we love it when there’s a video review to watch. We also love it if that review is filed by someone as capable as Tiff Needell from UK motoring program Fifth Gear. He might be a bit OTT at times, but the bloke can drive. So, [...]

Chris Harris reviews 991 Porsche 911

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Following his teaser we shared with you the other day, Chris Harris is back with his full review of the new 991 Porsche 911. How the world has turned when Harris says it feels like Porsche has nicked the gearbox from the Nissan GT-R and placed it in their hero car. But what of the [...]

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet revealed

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Porsche has just revealed pictures and basic information on its new 911 Carrera Cabriolet. Obvious exception aside, the Cabrio is basically a carbon copy of the 911 Coupé. The engine and gearbox options are the same, which means a 257kW 3.4 litre engine for the Carrera Cabriolet and the 294kW 3.8 litre unit for the [...]

Is the new 991 Porsche 911 any good?

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After being revealed back in August the world’s motoring press have now managed to get their lucky hands on the brand new 991 Porsche 911. Here’s a teaser of what they think: Jim Holder, Autocar: “The seven-speed manual is more of a technical than practical success. Whisper it, but on a fast twisting road the [...]

VIDEO: You’re going to like this

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The voice at the start of this official Porsche promo video states, “You’re going to like this.” The new 316kW Panamera GTS is designed to be a GT cruiser, able to eat up and spit out autobahn miles at a rate almost beyond comprehension. Naturally, then, Porsche has filmed this promo on a racetrack. Well, [...]

LA 2011: Porsche Panamera GTS

Porsche has added to its Panamera range at the LA Motor Show by revealing the GTS. Sitting between the range-topping Turbo and 4S, it is powered by the company’s familiar normally aspirated 4.8 litre V8. For the GTS the engine has been given a bit of a tweak and now produces 430hp (316kW) and 520Nm, [...]

2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR

Porsche has updated its grand daddy of 911 racing cars, the 911 GT3 RSR. Compared to the 2011 model the new RSR has a new and radical body kit to suit its increased 48mm width. Power from the normally aspirated 4.0 litre flat six has increased slightly to 338kW (460hp). All small steps, but it’s [...]

Porsche Cayman R driving footage

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Regular readers will recall we tested the Porsche Cayman R a few months back. We loved it. Winding Road recently posted some footage of the Cayman R they tested and while there are no words to accompany their clip, the video does give you a small taste of what this superb car is like. Take [...]