Silicon Valley startup GIMM showed a 1999 Boxster powered by compressed air at the recent Alternative Car and Transportation Expo in California.
The MIIN-AER Boxster has several air storage tanks in the trunks and gets its power by a drivetrain the uses compressed air “multiple times” for propulsion. It features an energy recovery system, has zero [...]
Entries from October 2008
Air-powered Boxster Debuts
October 30, 2008
What Will Porsche Build Next?
October 30, 2008
There has been lots of speculation over the past year or so on what Porsche will build next, and after the news we posted in September about VW’s mid-engine concept car set to debut at the L.A. Auto Show in November, the speculation has reached a fever pitch. So let’s jump in and see where [...]
Awesome 901 Diecast Model
October 30, 2008
Kevin Gosselin, author of the Porsche novel Hunt for 901, came across an incredible diecast model of a Porsche 901.
From the pictures, the detail on this model looks incredible. The interior is real leather, the suspension works, and even the wheels are removable… just don’t lose those tiny lug nuts!
The 1:18 scale model is made [...]
9ff Announces Panamera Variant
October 29, 2008
The Panamera is won’t be out until next year, but that hasn’t stopped Porsche tuner 9ff from announcing their own version of the upcoming sedan.
In fact, 9ff has already began soliciting orders for their 9ff Panamera. But the only information 9ff has provided are a couple of sketches.
Still, if you want to have (what [...]
Spy Shots: Next Gen Cayenne
October 29, 2008
Auto Express has published new spy photos of the next-gen Cayenne. And in one photo, you can see the new Cayenne next to a current Cayenne.
According to the article, the next-gen Cayenne will be smaller than the current version, and will get the next-gen SUV chassis before VW and Audi release their versions. Although, in [...]
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