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 [...]
Entries from October 2007
Video: Top Gear Compares Carrera S and Audi R8
October 15, 2007
Video: Evolution of the 911
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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 [...]
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