Entries from October 2007

Video: Top Gear Compares Carrera S and Audi R8

Date October 15, 2007

This week’s episode of Top Gear features Clarkson and the Hamster comparing the Carrera 2 to the Audi R8. Clarkson gushes over the R8, while Hammond sticks up for the Carrera 2. Check it out if you haven’t seen it already. Oh, sorry about the wonky aspect ratio, if I find a better version on [...]

Video: Evolution of the 911

Date October 15, 2007

Here is a cool video put together by a Porsche enthusiast of the evolution of the 911. Sit back and enjoy the evolution of one of the most iconic and lasting shapes in the world of cars. [source: YouTube via Motor Authority]

Spy Shots: More Panamera!

Date October 15, 2007

Britain’s Car has some new Panamera spy shots, and this time it appears the front-end design has been tweaked. The new spy shots show a different shape for the headlights than we’ve seen from earlier shots. You can also seem some Jaguar-like side gills just behind the front wheels. The Panamera is expected to debut [...]

Sopranos Cayenne Raises $100,000 for Charity

Date October 15, 2007

The Cayenne from The Sopranos that we told you about a couple weeks ago sold for $90,000 to Richard and Theresa Beauchamp from Steamboat Springs, CO. Auctioneer added $10,000 of his own money to bring the total price to $100,000. The money raised is going to The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation. Agassi said: I am [...]

Spy Shots: 911 Facelift

Date October 15, 2007

evo has posted some new spy shots of the new 911 facelift. The new 911 is expected to debut at the Detroit Auto Show early next year. The changes include revised headlights and taillights, new front and rear bumpers, and possibly come interior polishing. Click here to see more spy shots. [source: evo]

Road Test: 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

Date October 15, 2007

Canadian Driver is back with another great Porsche road test. This time, they take the Carrera 4S Cabriolet for a spin. From the review: Few cars are so mechanically polished, and few possess a clutch pedal and gear shifter that are as intuitive to use: after five minutes behind the wheel, the controls move with [...]

In Russia, Firemen Ride Porsche

Date October 15, 2007

Not sure what the full story is behind this, but at least some firemen in Moscow get to ride in style in a Cayenne S. More pics after the jump. [source: English Russia]

Video: More GT2 Driving by Walter Röehrl

Date October 15, 2007

Here are a couple more videos of Walter Röehrl driving the new GT2. Enjoy! [source: The German Car Blog]

Is Porsche the King of Sustainability?

Date October 8, 2007

In a recent Business Week article, Bruce Nussbaum, sparked by a comment and blog entry of a reader named Ben Terrett, proposes that Porsche is the king of sustainability. According to Nussbaum, 60% of all Porsches ever made are still on the road today. From Ben’s blog: What they’re saying is that 60% of the [...]

First RS Spyder Confirmed for Le Mans

Date October 8, 2007

Meanwhile, across the pond, Horag Racing have confirmed they will run an RS Spyder in the 2008 Le Mans series. This is the first RS Spyder entry in the LMS and will replace their Lola-Judd. In addition to the full LMS campaign, they hope to enter the car in the ALMS races at Sebring and [...]