The Porsche 918 Spyder is powered by a 500hp V8 mid-mounted motor paired with two electric motors that produce a total of 718hp. This new plug-in hybrid concept accelerates from 0 to 62mph in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 198 mph. This sports car also features seven-speed PDK transmission, a carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic body, and powerful brakes. [MotorAuthority]
Here are some videos that show the all new 2011 Porsche Cayenne from all angles. The Cayenne will receive a 3.6L V6 engine producing 300hp, the Cayenne S will receive the same 4.8L V8 in the Panamera S models producing 400hp and the Cayenne Turbo will receive the Panamera Turbo’s 4.8L twin-turbo V8 producing 500hp. The highly-anticipated Cayenne Hybrid will use an Audi-sourced 3.0L V6 engine producing 333hp and pair it with an lithium ion battery capable of 47hp for a total of 380hp, just 20hp shy of the Cayenne S. There are a total of five videos that you can enjoy. Videos after the jump. More»
Porsche is set to introduce their entry-level Panamera at the upcoming 2010 Beijing Motor Show in April. Coming in two different models: rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD), this four-door coupe is powered by a new 3.6-liter V6 gasoline engine with direct fuel injection paired to a PDK double-clutch gearbox. The new engine is able to generate 300 horsepower and 400Nm of torque. The car itself will go on sale in Europe in May, and other markets including the UK and the US in June. In the US, the car will be sold for $74,400 (RWD) and $78,900 (AWD), respectively. More»
Here’s the first video of the recently released Porsche 911 Turbo S showing both models, the coupe and the cabrio. For your info, the 911 Turbo S is equipped with the same 3.8-liter boxer engine that has been modified to deliver 530 hp and 700 Nm of torque. With a new power under the hood, the car is able to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 315 km/h. Watch the video after the break. More»
Mansory has unveiled their latest styling package for the Porsche 911 Turbo. This new body kit consists of a new front skirt, carbon fiber front lip and splitter, a rear wing and a rear skirt with integrated air outtakes, a sport exhaust system, a high performance manifold and two silencers. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. More»
Porsche has announced the US price for their upcoming 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo. The car will hit US dealers on January 30th in two different versions: Turbo Coupe at $132,800 and Turbo Cabriolet at $143,800. As a reminder, the top of the range 911 offers a 3.8-liter boxer engine that generates 500 bhp and 700 Nm of torque. In terms of performance, the car is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds and has a top speed of 312 km/h. [Autoevolution]
