The Porsche Panamera is the second production Porsche to receive the hybrid technology derived from their motorsport ventures. I've been behind the wheel of a Panamera before, and they are swift, despite the curb weight. Also, if you're in the driver's seat, you can't see all the weird bulges in the back! That said, if you're looking for a Porsche …
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Porsche Replaces Cayenne’s V-8 With Twin Turbo V-6: Announces Redesigned 2015 Cayenne; More Powerful Engines, A Proper Plug-In Hybrid, And Still No PDK
In following with the redesign Porsche introduced last fall on the Panamera, the 2015 Cayenne is also getting a facelift, along with a scad of new features. The Macan's big-brother is continuing to grow up with sharper exterior lines, some new pretty headlamps, a pair of "3D tail lamps", and an injection of that "familial DNA" that Porsche seems to …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Confirms They Will Build A 4-Cylinder Boxster And Cayman
Rejoice, my friends, because paradise will be arriving in Porsche dealerships in the near future. After months of denying the possibility, Porsche's top dog; Matthias Müller, has confirmed that the next-generation Cayman and Boxster are scheduled to receive a boxer four-cylinder engine in an interview with German magazine Auto Motor und Sport. …
Continue to the full articleFerrari-Badged Porsche Cayenne Makes No Sense At All. Or Does It?
Anyone remember the Porschari? We immediately thought of that abomination when we saw this 2004 Ferrari Porsche Cayenne S for sale on eBay. This Is The Porsche For The Person Wanting A Lifted Ferrari FF But Can't Afford It Found on ebay, the advertisement for this converted Cayenne is almost as garish as the car itself. As the …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 918 Official Photos and Specs of the Preliminary Prototype
Early on Monday, May 15th, Porsche released official photos and "preliminary" specs on the Porsche 918 prototype. While it's possible this release was planned it may also be a direct response to all the recent spy photos that have started to surface this past week. Regardless, the 918 Prototype shows that Porsche is staying very true to the …
Continue to the full articleGoing for 30 MPG in the 2012 Cayenne Hybrid
When PorschePurist first tested the Cayenne Hybrid, we did so at Barber Motorsport park and we were much more interested in speed, handling, off-road capabilities and playing with the new hybrid display then worrying about gas mileage. With the price of gas climbing closer to $4.00 a gallon (and over that already in some parts of the country), and …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Even More Green by Taking All of Yours
Okay, maybe that headline is a bit unfair, but I couldn't resist. Making at least 718 horsepower the new Porsche Spyder should deliver zero to 60 mph speeds of at least 3.1 seconds (we're betting sub 3.0) and a top speed just shy of 200 mph. The fact is, with an MSRP of $845,000 the Porsche 918 Spyder is still a bargain (relatively speaking of …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid “Version 2.0” in Pictures
Will compete in Nurburgring 24 hours in June. 20 per cent weight reduction of hybrid components (-50 kg). Same lap times, reduced fuel consumption. Electric front drive with more power; integrated seamlessly into driving controls, with standalone "push to pass" feature. Improved ergonomics New Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Pictures If …
Continue to the full articleHow Do You Define “Spectacular”?
What started as a simple, and perhaps offhand, remark during an interview with Bloomberg about Porsche's return to Detroit - “We’ll have something spectacular to show there." - by Porsche spokesman Hans-Gerd Bode, quickly blossomed into a hype driven guessing game by the automotive media. Since early December speculations have run the gammet …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid to Debut In Geneva
Porsche introduced the world to the concept of a hybrid car more than 110 years ago with the Lohner-Porsche. Today, Porsche announces the development of a hybrid drive that supplements the already impressive 480 hp of the GT3 R race car. This innovative hybrid drive opens a new chapter in Porsche racing history that encompasses more than 20,000 …
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