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. [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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The new Porsche Museum is getting closer to its opening, and it took a huge step this week when the first twelve exhibition vehicles were installed. And by the end of the week, all 80 exhibits will be installed.
The first exhibits to go on display include a 356 Cabriolet, an original ‘11′ model, and the [...]

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