Porsche Carrera:

Porsche 911 Carrera 4S takes a two-floor plunge

A mechanic, who was returning the car after servicing, smashed it through lift doors, sending the sports car crashing two floors down the shaft, reported the South China Morning Post. The car came to rest on top of the lift on the first floor. Firemen rescued the 43-year-old mechanic from the blue 911 Carrera 4S and he was taken to hospital. The accident happened at the Jebsen Porsche Centre Hong Kong on Cheung Sha Wan Road at 1.45pm. ’We believe the accident was caused by negligence. The (...)
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Fun in the Sun Vehicles

The editors at NADAguides, a leading vehicle information website, today announced their favorite ’Fun in the Sun Vehicles’ of 2006 — rides sure to thrill on the open highway or in the open water. The selections were hand-picked by the editorial experts at NADAguides in seven separate categories. NADAguides Favorite ’Fun in the Sun’ New Car 2006 Pontiac Solstice GXP Convertible, MSRP: $25,995 "This year it’s all about having fun," said Mark Perleberg, lead auto expert at (...)
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2007 9ff Porsche Carrera 4S Cabriolet

In general, an open-top Porsche is a good choice if you are looking for an elegant convertible that you can use every day. If you are thinking about picking a Ferrari you have to consider the disadvantages in everyday use and a sporty driver is likely to rather pick the extroverted Mercedes CLK DTM. But consider a 9ff convertible as well, because it combines all the advantages in one: Elegance, suitability for every day - and by touching the accelerator pedal even the speed of a top (..
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2006 Gemballa Carrera GT

Gemballa has set his sights and his wrenches on ratcheting up both the performance and appearnace of what many consider to already be the owrld’s ultimate super car, the Porsche Carrera Gt.

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2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (997)

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The wide rear end and the folding roof bear clear and convincing testimony to the 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S Cabriolet, two cars offering a unique synthesis of open-air moto­ring and driving pleasure of the highest caliber, with four-wheel drive further enhanced by two dynamic engines: The 3.6-litre flat-six in the Carrera 4 developing maximum output of 239 kW (325 bhp) and the 3.8-litre in the Carrera 4S providing an even more impressive 261 kW (355 bhp).The open-air Carrera with four-wheel drive accelerates to 100km/h in 5.3 seconds and has a top speed of 280 km/h or 174 mph. Top speed of the Carrera 4S Cabriolet is an even more impressive 288 km/h or 179 mph, with acceleration from 0 - 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds.

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Twin Turbo Power for Porsche 997 Carrera S

SpeedArt has developed a new body for the Porsche Carrera S kit type TTR AERO: rear spoiler with GT wing, rear diffuser, side skirts, GT front bumper with additional front chin spoiler. The TTR will be available with either 450 bhp or 500 bhp power upgrades, thanks to the fitment of two modified K24 blowers to the 3.8-liter flat-six engine. Also part of the TTR package is a new sports exhaust with turbo headers and sports cats, while a new intake system and intercooler ensures as much air (...)
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2006 Gemballa GTR 650 Avalanche

With the new Gemballa GTR 650 Avalanche, based on the Porsche 997 Carrera, the German Porsche conversion specialist Gemballa has created the dream car for the 2006 sports car year. This ultimate German sports car will be available to a selected clientele starting next year. With this refined, ultra-sporty and equally reliable automobile, Gemballa is continuing in its very own great tradition of sports car construction. The Gemballa Avalanche, Mirage and Cyrrus models from the 80’s didn’t earn their legendary reputation for no reason.

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TechArt Porsche Carrera

TechArt has revealed info about its new program for the Porsche Carrera 997: technology and aesthetics conncting in a fascinating way. The details release emotions, which do not have to evade to rational arguments. Each piece of the program is building a pure sport car. The current program covers the following points: Body / Aerodynamics Brake system Chassis / Chassis Accessoires Engine tuning Exhaust systems Interior / Leatherworks Transmission (...)
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2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S (997)

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For the first time since 1977, the Porsche 911 Carrera now comes in two power versions with engines varying in size: the “basic" 911 Carrera displacing 3.6 litres and developing maximum output of 325 bhp at 6800 rpm, and the 911 Carrera S displacing 3.8 litres and with maximum output of 355 bhp at 6600 rpm. The 3.8-litre flat-six develops its maximum torque of 295 lb-ft at 4600 rpm, accelerating the Carrera S in 4.8 seconds from 0 - 60h and ensuring a top speed of 182 mph.

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2009 Porsche Panamera

The Panamera will be a "sport-coupe in the premium class with four seats and four doors", according to a brief notice. The Panamera will show up at the Frankfurt auto show as a concept car. The production vehicle is expected for the 2009 calendar year.

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