Back in July we were the first to bring you the stop motion video featuring a Porsche Carrera 3.2 teardown that took the Porsche world by storm. Later that same month we talked with the producers of that video to learn how it was made and found out a sequel would be coming. Today, we're happy to say that sequel is well on its way to being completed and we have the trailer of it for you. …
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A few months ago Magnus drove out to El Mirage Lake (a dry lake bed in the Mojave Desert) to meet up with his friend Tamir Moscovici and the team behind "Urban Outlaw". Tamir and his crew were there shooting part of their newest film "KAZ" (a film about the creative drive of Kazunori Yamauchi, the man behind Gran Turismo). Anyway, Maguns arrived on the dry lake in #277 and as the conditions were …
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We first met Chris and the crew at USP Motorsports when we had our Cayenne serviced at his shop a few years ago during our annual winter pilgrimage to Florida. After a quick look around the showroom you could see USP had some serious tuning chops. Then, we were given a tour of the shop and spied their 996 GT2 up on the lift. We knew our Cayenne was in good hands.
Fast forward to today …
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Porsche is offering a special edition Cayenne series called the Platinum Edition. Based on the Cayenne and Cayenne Diesel models, the Platinum Editions offer many of the most-requested options as standard. On the outside, the special status of these models is demonstrated by the exterior detail accents in Platinum Silver Metallic, with an exclusive two-tone standard interior in Black Luxor Beige. …
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For a little while now, we've been seeing prototypes and hearing rumors about the new 991 Targa and the fact that it's bringing back the full width roof opening not seen since the 964 generation. This sounded less than optimal to some, as the primary reason for converting to a retractable glass roof in the 993 was electrical operation convenience. How would Porsche justify selling a car that …
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In 2003, Porsche introduced the Cayenne, an entirely new segment for the brand, then in 2008, launched the Panamera, extending their reach and proving further that Porsche can provide excitement for the everyday commute. Just last week, Porsche pushed into yet another new market segment with the launch of the much anticipated 2014 Macan compact sport utility. More and more people are discovering …
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Chassis
The Macan S, as it stands, is available with three separate chassis systems:
standard steel springs
optional steel springs with PASM and,
air suspension with PASM
The front axle is based on a five-link design, while the rear axle makes use of a trapezoidal-link design. When equipped with steel springs, the springs and dampers are mounted in separate locations, which is …
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For the United States, the new Macan S will start at a base price of $49,900 ($51,095 with destination charge), and the Macan Turbo will start at $72,300 ($73,495 with destination charge). In Canada, the S starts at $54,300, and the Turbo will set a Canadian buyer back a full $82,200 (destination charges have not yet been set for the Canadian market). The North American markets have not been …
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Porsche has touted its 2014 Macan as a "true Porsche" with sporty DNA, and this is made obvious through the details present in the design of the Compact Sport Utility. The design culture of Porsche in recent years has been typified by two words: broad, and low. Sportiness and precision, combined with lightweight construction, conspire to make the Macan a sports car when compared to the other …
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Technology introduced on new, higher-end Porsches usually makes it way down the food chain over time. Right now the new 911 GT3 offers rear wheel steering and the 911 Turbo S offer both rear wheel steering and adaptive aerodynamics. So look for options like these on lesser 911s in the near future. For now, watch as August Achleitner, 911 Product Director, discusses these two technologies and …
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