The BMW M3 GTS is powered by a 4.4-liter V6 engine developing 450 bhp at 8,300 rpm and 440 Nm of torque at 3,750 rpm, while the Porsche 911 GT3 uses a 3.8 liter engine 6-cylinder engine that produces 435 bhp. In terms of performance, the BMW M3 GTS accelerates from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.4 seconds with a maximum speed of 305 km/h. The Porsche 911 GT3 reaches 62 mph in just 4.1 seconds, which is a little bit faster than the BMW M3 GTS. The 911 GT3 has a maximum speed of 312 km/h. Watch the BMW M3 GTS versus Porsche 911 GT3 comparison on video after the jump. More»
Porsche is preparing to unleash another special edition car ‘Porsche Cayman S Black Edition’ into the market. Limited to just 500 units, this mid-engine coupe is equipped with a 3.4-liter six-cylinder boxer engine that produces 330 hp and 370 lb-ft of torque. Performance-wise, the car has a top speed of 279 km/h (w/ manual transmission) or 277 km/h (w/ PDK), and is able to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.1 seconds (w/ manual transmission) or 5.0 seconds (w/ PDK). The Porsche Cayman S Black Edition will go on sale In Germany from July 2011 for 67,807 Euro (about $97,648) including VAT. [AUSmotive]
Here’s a glance at the upcoming 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0. To be available on a limited production run of just 500 units, the 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 will come with a new three-tone color scheme, a new front bumper bar and a revised lower section. Under the hood, it will have a 4.0-liter flat-six engine with 368kW of power. Stay tuned for more updates. See one more picture after the break. More»
According to some reports, Porsche is planning on showcasing the all new Panamera Turbo S at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show next month. Although it’s not official yet, the car should go on sale soon after, with first cars arriving at dealerships in early summer. For your info, the Panamera Turbo S is powered by a twin-turbo 4.8-liter V8 engine that outputs 550 hp and over 800 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, top speed is rated at 188 mph with 0 to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds. [Global Motors]
Porsche has launched a new commercial campaign for the USA market. The new commercial video shows the Porsche Cayman/ 911 as a snowmobile, a pickup truck, a getaway car and a school bus. Watch Porsche’s new commercial video after the jump to get more details. More»
Porsche has recently announced that dealers around the world will begin taking 918 Spyder customer orders. The 918 Spyder will feature a high revving 500-plus horsepower V8 engine assisted by two electric motors with a total of at least 218 horsepower. This supercar will consume only 3.0 L/100 km based on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). To ensure the 918 Spyder’s worldwide exclusivity, Porsche will produce no more than 918 examples. Porsche will start the production of 918 Spyder at Porsche’s famed factory in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen on September 18th, 2013. Porsche’s Plug-in Hybrid 918 Spyder will retail for $845,000 (excluding destination and handling charges). [Press Release]
