The Cayman S Sport is to join Porsche’s Cayman line-up – and it certainly won’t look out of place.
So what’s different about this latest model? Well for starters it has a more powerful engine, and is available in a bespoke range of colour combinations.
In the 911 GT3 RS, Irish-style colours of orange or green are standard. Further colours available on this special model are black, guards red, a natty speed yellow and carrara white, as well as, arguably the best of the lot, arctic silver metallic.
If the car has a street wise feel then it could be because the pPorsche active suspension management (PASM) system lowers the car by ten millimetres, boosting all-important cornering performance.
These versions of the Cayman S are limited to an exclusive series, each one tastefully sporting their edition number on a plaque on the glove box.
The Cayman S Sport goes on sale in the UK and Ireland in mid September, but you’d better hurry to snap one up – there will only be 700 produced. Buyers can expect to pay upwards of £49,890.
Porsche is to launch the new 911 Targa this autumn – the fastest ever generation change in the 911 model.
Car lovers will be salivating at the prospect of taking a look at the two new additions to the 911 line-up; the 911 Targa 4 and 911 Targa 4S.
The Targa 4 version is powered by a 3.6-litre flat-six engine which gives the car a top speed of 176 mph. Not fast enough? The Targa 4S sports car can accelerate to a top speed of 185 mph.
Both models will retain the distinctive 1.54-square metre glass roof made up of two segments; the elegant sliding roof above the occupants and the versatile top-hinged tailgate. But now there is also a new electrically-controlled sun-blind, which promises to offer increased shading.
On a more practical note, the 911 Targa 4 and Targa 4S remain exclusively available with four-wheel drive. The all-wheel drive is now provided via electronically-controlled Porsche Traction Management which will replace the viscous multiple-plate clutch arrangement fitted previously.
Available at the end of October, prices for the Targa 4 Coupe 3.6-litre start at £72,980, while the Targa 4S Coupe 3.8-litre is priced from £80,270.
Porsche has developed the unique rear-engined concept of the 911 so that it remains relevant in changing times while still maintaining its timeless charms.
All-new flat six engines of 3.6 and 3.8-litres capacity featuring Direct Fuel Injection (DFI), and the option of PDK double-clutch transmission, are particular highlights marking the company’s desire to keep its cars at the cutting edge.
The power of the 911 Carrera will be on display for Goodwood fans during the Sunday Times Supercar Run up the hill-climb course.
The 530 bhp Porsche 911 GT2 – the fastest, most powerful road-going 911 on the market – will also make its presence felt at the Sussex venue.
Braver race fans who aren’t just content with spectating will be invited to give a Porsche Cayenne a spin around a specially-designed circuit located next to the famous speed hill-climb course.
The Porsche 911, one of the most coveted of the supercars since its launch in 1963, is about to be re-launched on July 5th 2008.
Available as Coupe or Cabriolet, with optional six-speed manual gearbox or the PDK transmission, the CO2 emissions will be around 225g/km or VED band F.
The 911′s flat-six engine uses the same direct fuel injection system as the Carrera V-engines which can mean that it is possible to achieve a top speed of 188 mph or 300km/hour.
The Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) uses the double-clutch switching which Porsche started to develop for motorsport almost 25 years ago and which has consistently given acceleration advantage to its users. The engine changes the even gears using one clutch and uses the other to change the 1-3-5-7 gear ratios with a hydraulic control unit synchronising between the two systems.
The interior re-styling has produced a elegant feel, with a large screen featuring touch sensitivity to control the audio and satellite navigation systems.
Prices range from £63,070 to £77,650 before options are added.
Porsche Cars GB has written to the London mayor, Ken Livingstone, to challenge the new charging structure for the congestion charge, which puts most Porsche cars into the G charging band – costing £25 per day.
Porsche drivers currently pay £8 per day, reduced to 80p if they are resident in London.
Andy Goss, managing director of Porsche Cars GB, said: "A massive congestion charge increase is quite simply unjust.
"Thousands of car owners driving a huge range of cars will be hit by a disproportionate tax which is clear will have a very limited effect on CO2 emissions."
But Blake Ludwig, campaigns director for the Alliance Against Urban 4x4s, says: "We know from the enormous amount of support for our campaign, and from our own surveys, that charging the most polluting cars a higher congestion charge is already very popular with the public.
"The new C Charge follows the polluter-pays principle. Why should ordinary Londoners who are making efforts to reduce their carbon footprint have to, in fact, subsidize those who choose to pollute more?"
From February 4th, lorries over 12 tonnes, with buses, coaches, vans and minibuses all being included in stages, became liable for their CO2 emissions under the LEZ – low emission zone – scheme, as well as paying for their congestion charges.
Automaker Porsche is to give the motor industry a glimpse of its new mid-engined Boxster roadster at the Bologna Motor Show next month.
The company believes that the RS 60 Spyder version of the model is representative of the design principles and its sporting character displayed in its Type 718 RS 60 and Boxster S vehicles from the 1960s.
However, performance differs from the original, with a modified sports exhaust engine, dual tailpipes and 19-inch diameter alloys.
A Carrera Red leather interior and GT Silver Metallic paintwork decorates the interior and exterior respectively.
"In its distinctive design, features and philosophy, the Boxster RS 60 Spyder echoes the classic motorsport era of the 1960s, and in particular the success of Porsche sports cars during that period," said the firm.
Meanwhile, Carpages is reporting that a 42-year-old Volkswagen Beetle recently beat a Porsche 997 Carrera S at a race meet at Santa Pod in Bournemouth.
Porsche is to display what it believes to be the world’s first proponent of hybrid drive at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show.
The Lohner Porsche made its world debut at the 1900 Paris World Fair, with this week’s visit to US shores marking its first appearance outside of Europe.
By 1901, 24-year-old Ferdinand Porsche had added a petrol combustion engine and the car become the engineer’s breakthrough.
Today, the company believes that its high-technology Cayenne Hybrid, which will be on display at the show in prototype form, is the 21st century equivalent of Porche’s original vision.
However, motorists looking to get their hands on the car will have to wait until its release at the end of this decade.
Porsche is a German motor manufacturing company founded by Ferdinand Porsche in 1931. Its first distributed vehicle, the Porsche 64, appeared in 1939.
German automobile manufacturer Porsche will be unveiling its new Cayenne GTS at the Frankfurt International Motor Show this week.
The model is the first in the line to offer active suspension management using steel springs along with an advanced 4.8-litre V8 petrol engine.
Drivers picking up the vehicle will benefit from a six-speed manual gearbox and an axle final drive which allows it to reach 62 mph from standstill in 6.1 seconds.
Aesthetically, the manufacturer has stated that the model stands out from the crowd.
"The new Cayenne GTS is instantly recognizable: the front and rear share styling cues with the Cayenne Turbo, and the striking 14 mm wheel-arch extensions offer plenty of space for the 21-inch alloy rims," the company commented.
Although there are differences as to how people pronounce the name of the brand, the correct way to say it is "porsh-uh".
The stereotype of rich motorists preferring to get behind the wheel of a Porsche is still true, according to new research.
A study by insurance provider swiftcover.com discovered that this year, as in 2007, the sleek machines topped a poll of the cars most likely to be driven by the wealthy elite.
Porsches beat fellow cash magnets Jaguars and Mercedes into second and third place respectively.
However, perhaps the surprise result of the study was the listing of the much-maligned Skoda in 18th place, while a number of Japanese cars also featured in the top 20.
Craig Staniland, underwriting director at the firm, commented: "Our analysis shows that over time, smaller and greener cars are becoming popular with higher income earners, as more of us are recognising the importance of conserving cash and helping to protect the environment."
Hollywood hot property Hilary Duff has recently been banned from buying a Porsche Cayenne Turbo over concerns regarding her driving ability.
The new Porsche 911 GT2 has been described by the firm behind it as a "high-performance athlete" and a tempting purchase with a number of features on the special edition.
Scheduled to hit the UK market in November, the updated Porsche 911 GT2 is blessed with a manual six-speed gearbox and rear-wheel drive, while also coming equipped with a 50-bhp increase in engine power from the previous 911 Turbo vehicle.
Other luxury touches include tailpipes and a rear silencer constructed from titanium, which works to reduce the weight of the parts by about 50 per cent.
Vital stats for the GT2 see the acceleration clock in at zero to 62 mph in 3.7 seconds, with a maximum speed of 204 mph.
However, those concerned about their eco-friendly conscience might be interested to know that the average fuel consumption – 22.6 miles per gallon – is said by Porsche to represent a level of fuel economy previously thought impossible for this type of vehicle.
Prices are expected to start at £131,070.
Porsche, which is a German manufacturer, currently offers a number of models in its range including the Boxster and the Cayman.
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