Entries from August 2007

2007 911 GT3 RS Road Test

Date August 31, 2007

Edmunds Inside Line has an article and video road test of the 911 GT3 RS. They love everything about the car, saying “Simply put, words fail us.” But they also come to this conclusion when comparing it to the “standard” GT3: The 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is a terrific piece. Trouble is, the regular [...]

Is the Cayman Worthy of the Porsche Crest?

Date August 31, 2007

The new online magazine motive posted a review of the Cayman, accompanied by some great photos. The article puts the Cayman alongside the 911 Turbo to see if the Cayman is a real Porsche. From the article: There are a few truths in the automotive world that have always been held to be completely self-evident. [...]

Small-Block Sacrilege? Or Crazy Genius?

Date August 31, 2007

Over at Jalopnik, a reader by the name of “Junkman” sent them pictures and info about his outrageous Chevy 400-powered ’57 Porsche 356. The fender flares are pretty hideous, but the craftsmanship that went into this conversion looks to be top-notch. Junkman says “It’s all steel, crazy fast, surprisingly good handling and totally offensive to [...]

Porsche or Lambo?

Date August 31, 2007

This “Cayenne” has been seen rocketing around the Nürburgring recently, with reports saying it is actually one of the fastest cars around the ‘ring. But what is it? A closer look reveals it is some sort of test mule. The body is obviously modified, there are little winglets on at the lower front, the rear [...]

Spy Shots: Panamera Testing in Southern California

Date August 28, 2007

Fast Lane Daily viewer “mcshin” snapped this picture of the Panamera being tested in Marina Del Ray, California. This photo offers the clearest view yet of the side and the rear profile. There is still some camouflage on the car, but it is shaping up a little better than I first thought. Click the photo [...]

Penske Porsche RS Spyders Win Mosport LMP2 And Overall, Clinch 2007 LMP2 Title

Date August 28, 2007

The team of Timo Bernhard and Romain Dumas claimed the overall victory at Mosport and the second Penske RS Spyder driven by Ryan Briscoe and Sascha Maassen finished second in class and third overall, allowing Penske to clinch the LMP2 title. The Audi R10 TDI driven by Allan McNish and Dindo Capello lost the lead [...]

There is No Substitute.

Date August 28, 2007

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Rob Douthit tested a 911 Carrera and came away very impressed. From the article: Driving the Porsche 911 Carrera is a little like winning the lottery. You’ve dreamed about it for quite some time, but you never really know how you’ll handle it when it happens. Read the full review here. [source: [...]

RS Spyder to Debut in Europe

Date August 28, 2007

Porsche will race the RS Spyder in Europe’s Le Mans Series next year. The RS Spyder will have more restrictions to try to keep the LMP2 entries from trouncing the LMP1 entries. The Dutch Equipe Verschuur team has a “gentleman’s agreement” to only use one professional driver in 2008, with the exception being Le Mans, [...]

Porsche, Penske Look to Take LMP2 Championship at Mosport

Date August 25, 2007

Team Penske is looking to clinch the LMP2 championship this weekend at Mosport. The RS Spyders of Team Penske lead Highcroft Racing by 72 points and Dyson Racing by 73. A victory by either Penske cars this weekend will secure the championship for them. Penske has won the last six straight overall races, and look [...]

Spy Shots: Panamera Caught Again

Date August 25, 2007

This latest round of spy shots comes from testing in Southern France. Check out all the pics after the jump. [source: Automedia via German Car Blog]