The Porsche 918 RSR is a hybrid racing car that combines a V8 motor with a direct petrol injection engine and two electric motors on the front wheels. Each of these electric motors delivers an additional 75 kW, adding up to 150 kW. The whole engine setup delivers a total of 767 HP. What’s more, the engine is coupled with a six-speed constant-mesh transmission with longitudinally mounted shafts and straight-toothed spur gears. [Uncrate]
Here is a video review of the 9ff Porsche 911 GT2 GTurbo 1200. Based on the Porsche 911 GT2, the new 9ff Porsche 911 GT2 GTurbo 1200 can get from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 2.8 seconds and from 0 to 300 km/h in just 14.1 seconds. The top speed is rated at more than 400 km/h. The sports car is priced at 350,000 EUR or around $464,928. Watch the video after the jump. More»
The new 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR has been unveiled at the “Night of Champions” party in Weissach. The updated model features a new front lip spoiler, wider front wheels, an optimized rear wing, a modified rear fascia and LED taillights. Under the hood, the 4.0-liter six-cylinder produces 455PS (335kW/ 449hp) and 450Nm (332lb-ft) of torque. The 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR is priced at €410,000 ($541,080). [WorldCarFans]
Russian tuner Met-R has unveiled their new tuning program for the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. Known as the Porsche Cayenne Radical Star, the package consists of an aggressive front fascia, wheel arch extensions (which add 100mm in width) and a carbon fiber rear diffuser. The twin-turbo 4.8-liter V8 engine has been tweaked to produce 564PS (415kW/ 556hp). The Radical Star package is currently available for 780,000 Rubles ($25,260). [Motorward]
Here is a street race video of the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera vs the Porsche 911 GT3 on the streets of Paris. As a reminder the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera accelerates from 0 to 62mph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 202 mph, while the Porsche 911 GT3 is equipped with a rear-mounted 3.8-liter six-cylinder horizontally-opposed engine that produces a total of 450hp. Watch the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera vs Porsche 911 GT3 Paris street race in the video after the jump. More»
After years of speculation, Porsche has officially confirmed the entry-level Cajun crossover. Designed to attract new and younger customers, the Cajun will be based on the Audi Q5 and feature styling influenced by VW design boss Walter de’ Silva. The Cajun will be launched in 2014 and will compete with the Mercedes GLK, BMW X3 and Land Rover Evoque. [WorldCarFans]
