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HYBRID POWER EXTENDS PORSCHE PANAMERA RANGE

February 16, 2011 Leave a comment

The Panamera S Hybrid marks the beginning of a new chapter of Porsche Intelligent Performance, as well as continuing the success story of the four door Gran Turismo. Without sacrificing its sporting driving dynamics and elegant travel for four passengers, the new Panamera S Hybrid combines a total power output of 380 hp (279 kW) with CO2 emissions of just 159 g/km, achieving a performance ratio of 2.39 hp per g/ CO2 that is unbeaten in the UK car market.
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320 HP PORSCHE BOXSTER S BLACK EDITION

February 2, 2011 Leave a comment

The Porsche Boxster S Black Edition combines the timeless appeal of the classic open-roofed roadster with a powerful engine and dramatic styling. Just 987 will be available worldwide, each one finished in black and with a range of special features that accentuate the driving dynamics and muscular appearance of the two-seater sportscar.
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Porsche Announces 2012 911 Black Edition

January 25, 2011 Leave a comment

The Porsche 911 Black Editions offer the core 911 principles of distinctive design with inner strength; with a high level of specification that emphasises the iconic styling of the car and enhances the interior, while retaining the authentic sporting character of the driving experience.

Available in just 1,911 examples worldwide, the 911 Black Edition is painted in plain black as standard, with Basalt Black metallic available as an option. The electric-folding hood of the Cabriolet model is trimmed in black cloth. Exterior highlights are provided by the 19-inch 911 Turbo II forged alloy wheels, the glossy metallic appearance of which perfectly complements the discreet elegance of these 911 models. In addition, the wheel rims provide an unobstructed view of the brake discs which are naturally paired with black-finished, four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed callipers.
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PORSCHE 918 RSR RACE LAB

January 10, 2011 Leave a comment

Porsche continues to extend its performance and high efficiency competence via intensive development work in the field of hybrid technology, and the company is presenting a world premiere of a synthesis of 2010′s successful hybrid concepts at the North American Auto Show in Detroit on January 10; the Porsche 918 RSR.

The Porsche 918 RSR is a two-seat mid-engined coupé that demonstrates what happens when the technology fitted in the 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car and the design of the 918 Spyder concept are combined to create a modern, innovative super sports car.
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Porsche Investing $200+ Million in Weissach Development Center

November 23, 2010 Leave a comment

Porsche announced today that it will extensively upgrade its research and development center in Weissach. The sports car manufacturer is investing approximately $200 million in a highly advanced wind tunnel, a state-of-the-art design center and an innovative electronics integration center.

The technology implemented in the new wind tunnel will also meet future requirements on vehicle development, which is increasingly focusing on energy efficiency.
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THE NEW PORSCHE CAYMAN R

November 17, 2010 Leave a comment

Upon its launch in September 2005, the Porsche Cayman redefined the concept of the mid-engined sports coupe, combining scintillating chassis dynamics with characteristically sporting levels of responsiveness from its flat-six engines. Now, with the introduction of the Cayman R, Porsche has further developed the car by reducing weight, increasing horsepower and raising agility and handling to new heights. The new model becomes the third version in the Cayman range, joining the Cayman and Cayman S.
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