December 19, 2008 
Porsche has announced that the 911 and Boxster were ranked first and second for the smallest number of defects in all age categories between four and eleven years old in the recent Autobild TÜV Report in Germany.
The full press release is after the jump.
[Source: Porsche]
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November 22, 2008 
New pictures of the Panamera have leaked all over the web, and according to Jalopnik’s use of Google Translator on an Auto Telegraaf article, they seem to be legit.
First, the good: I like the front end treatment, the “power bulge” in the hood, and the rear fender line. I also like the tail light treatment. But there is plenty of bad too. I don’t like the side fender vent at all, it looks out of place. Also, at least in the photos, I don’t like the profile view from the c-pillar back. And what is up with that gaudy “PORSCHE” lettering and horizontal trim piece on the rear hatch?
The Auto Telegraaf article also spills some of the details on the car, most of which we had already guessed. Like the Cayenne, the Panamera will initially launch in S and Turbo trim. The S will have a 4.8 liter V8 with 400 hp, while the Turbo’s boosted 4.8 liter V8 will pump out 500 hp. They will also get the PDK gearbox. (No word on whether a manual will be available, but I bet not in the S and Turbo.) The base Panamera with a 300 hp 3.6 liter V6 will follow at some point, and I’d guess that would be offered with a 6-speed manual, like the base Cayenne. (Hey, maybe we’ll see a Panamera GTS in the future when sales start to lag, with some more power and a 6-speed manual. It wouldn’t surprise me.) No diesel is planned, but a V6 electric hybrid is expected in the future.
The car seems to be pretty big too, at 16.3 feet long and 6.3 feet wide. Porsche expects to sell 20,000 of them a year worldwide, with 20% of them expected to be Panamera Turbos. I guess we’ll see.
Like the Cayenne, I bet the Panamera will be surprisingly fantastic to drive, if you can (again, like the Cayenne) accept the styling. For now, I’m not sure how I feel about the styling. I’ll wait to pass judgement until I see one in person.
More pictures after the jump.
[source: Auto Telegraaf via Jalopnik]
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November 20, 2008 
Porsche has officially announced the Cayenne Diesel.
The new model will use the Audi 3.0L V6 turbo diesel engine which produces 240 hp and come standard with the 6-speed Tiptronic-S transmission.
The Cayenne diesel will be available beginning in February 2009, but only in Europe initially. According to Porsche, “(p)reparations for market introduction in other countries are underway.”
Read the full press release and see more pictures after the jump.
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November 19, 2008 
Porsche has unveiled the newest versions of the Boxster and Cayman at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and the styling and specs are spot-on to what we reported back in August.
Both cars feature all new front- and rear-styling, along with new LED tail lights and new headlights. Inside, the new CDR-30 radio features a five-inch monochromatic display and the ability to play MP3 audio CDs. The optional PCM system has also been upgraded.
But the real news is under the skin. Both cars get all-new flat-6 engines with more power and better efficiency. The base Boxster and Cayman receive a 2.9L flat-6 which produces 255 hp in the Boxster and 265 hp in the Cayman. The Boxster S and Cayman S receive a 3.4L flat-6 with direct fuel injection, and produce 310 hp and 320 hp, respectively. The base Boxster with 6-speed manual will get from 0 to 62 in 5.9 seconds, while the Cayman S with PDK and launch control will get from 0 to 62 in 4.9 seconds. And, yes, I did say PDK. The double-clutch gearbox (Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe) is available in all models.
The suspension and brakes are also improved. The suspension is a new set-up; the steering transmission has been modified for “more agile and spontaneous steering behaviour”; the new wheel designs are half an inch wider on the base models; and the base models also get the “S” brakes on the front.
PSM has also been updated, and includes two new functions: Brake Pre-Loading and Brake Assistant. According to Porsche, whenever the driver “lets go of the gas pedal very quickly – which is typical of an upcoming emergency braking manoeuvre – the PSM hydraulic control unit builds up an appropriate level of pressure on the wheel brakes before the driver even presses down the brake pedal, moving the brake pads slightly towards the discs for immediate action. This significantly improves brake response and shortens stopping distances accordingly. When recognising that the driver is braking in an emergency due to very fast operation of the brake pedal and a defined brake force, the PSM hydraulic control unit actively delivers the brake pressure required for maximum stopping power.”
The new Boxster and Cayman will be available in February 2009.
Check out a ton more pictures and the full press release after the jump.
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November 18, 2008 
No, you haven’t stepped into a time-warp. I’m talking about sim racing.
If you are a sim racing-junkie like I am, you’ve been anxiously awaiting the release of the Porsche 935 for SimBin’s GT Legends racing sim. And now it is here.
This mod includes a full field of legendary 935 liveries, including Kremer, Joest and Barbour Racing. I can’t wait to drive this beast at Le Mans!
More pics after the jump.
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November 18, 2008 
Remember the 911 GT3-based GT9 that 9ff built to go faster than the Bugatti Veyron? It looks like the folks at 9ff didn’t think it was fast enough, so they’ve created a new version.
The new car, dubbed the GT9R, adds another 150 hp to up the ante to 1120 hp, and it also kicks out 774.4 ft-lb of torque. It also features a new rear wing, front fascia and splitter, wheel extractors, brake cooling ducts, roof-mounted air inlet, and side-exiting exhaust system.
The “regular” 9ff GT9 did 255 mph… so how fast will the GT9R go? I can’t wait to find out.
[source: 4WheelsNews.com]
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November 18, 2008 
German site Autobild has published some interesting shots of a next-generation Boxster caught testing. So what’s so interesting?
Well, sites are reporting that this could be a special “Speedster” variant of the Boxster. When I saw the disguised “humps” on the back of this test mule, my first thought was “nah, I think they are just testing a new version of the “Boxster Speedster Humps” option.
But, after I took a closer look, I saw something interesting: check out the angle of the side glass. That is not the same shape as the standard Boxster side windows. So, this very well could be a Speedster variant.
Hopefully we will know soon…
More pics after the jump.
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November 12, 2008 
It sounds like the “entry-level” mid-engined roadster VW was going to unveil at the LA Auto Show will neither be at that show nor will it be an entry-level car.
A VW spokesman said the concept will now debut in January at the Detroit Auto Show. He also gave some more details about the car.
He said VW plans to launch the car in 2011, and it will be a halo model for the brand, not an entry-level model as first thought. He also said the car will ride on an upgraded version of the Audi R8 platform.
To me, this new information implies that Porsche will not create their own version of this car (since it no longer sounds like an “entry-level” car) and instead gives more credibility to the rumor that the Boxster itself will get a 4-cylinder engine.
(Also, note that the photo above is not the car they will show, it is a picture of the 2003 VW Concept R mid-engined concept car.)
[source: Motor Authority]
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November 6, 2008 
Holy 747 cockpit, Batman! Some new spy shots of what looks like the finished interior of the Panamera have surfaced, and man, are there a lot of buttons on the center console!
The pictures show a set of climate controls and heated seat buttons for both the driver and passenger, including what look like separate air conditioning buttons. In addition, a sport mode button, suspension buttons (possibly a ride height button shown in one shot?), central locking, and a rear spoiler button also live on the console.
The console seems pretty wide to me, and I also noticed the vents on either side of the PCM display look huge. It almost looks like an SUV interior to me.
See more interior shots after the jump.
[source: TeamSpeed.com]
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November 6, 2008 
After two years of racing the RS Spyder in the LMP2 class in the American Le Mans Series, Dyson Racing has announced they are ending their partnership with Porsche.
Team Principal Rob Dyson had this to say:
Competing at the highest levels of sportscar racing with Porsche and their historical pedigree has been an invigorating experience for our whole organization. We have enjoyed working with Porsche and their people here in the States and over in Germany. Their help in putting together a new car in less than five days after our crash at Lime Rock this year will always stand in our minds as a singular display of their dedication.
Harmut Kristen, director of Porsche Motorsport added:
Dyson Racing possibly took on one of the toughest challenges in sports car racing when they made the decision to enter two RS Spyders in the ALMS for 2007. “But from the start in Sebring they were right there with us until the last race in Laguna Seca this year. It has been a rich and rewarding experience for all of us to co-operate on that level of racing with a team that has such a great history. I know the Dyson team will also have a great future.
The team, along with Penske Racing, helped Porsche win the manufacturers’ title for the second year in a row in 2008. They also celebrated their 25th anniversary in professional racing this year.
There is no word yet on what Dyson Racing will run in 2009, or even if they will stay in ALMS. However, rumors say they may run the new Lola Coupe powered by Mazda.
Hopefully, we will see Dyson Racing in 2008.
[source: Motorsport.com]
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