Porsche 918 Spyder Concept - Most Beautiful Hybrid Car Of The Year

Porsche 918 Spyder Concept - Most Beautiful Hybrid Car Of The Year

Porsche 918 Spyder Concept. This concept car is not only superior in its design the course, its ability to give off great energy drink with a bit of fuel is a very innovative breakthrough in the present.

We are sure there is something sensible to say about this concept Porsche, but we're not quite capable of coherent expression present. We want to own one of these so bad, we do not even care if it has an engine

. And boy has 918 Spyder has an engine. A 3.4-liter V8 gasoline engine with an electric burner to put out 500bhp engine, while the mind-altering acceleration from zero to 62 mph in just 3.2 seconds to go together. Topping out at 198 mph and offers a very respectable 78mpg fuel economy, it is largely the stuff dreams are made of, the natural, why should not we expect that it can be seen in any sale any time soon. If they do not want to see more of him, but you can have this at the Geneva Motor Show this year or shortly after the break election.

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2011 Porsche Cayenne Reviews

Porsche purists may have hated the Porsche Cayenne from the moment of its inception, but the success of the truck has allowed the continued production of cars that enthusiasts yearn for. Even though that bid failed and Porsche has become part of the VW Group, the new bosses certainly recognize the importance of the "Porsche Cayenne" to Porsche’s bottom line. The new Porsche Cayenne is 1.8 inches longer overall and rides on a wheelbase stretched 1.6 inches, making for a ¬roomier rear seat that now slides fore and aft by 6.3 inches. There are 24 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats, up from 19; with the rear seats folded, the Cayenne will accept 63 cubic feet of stuff, about the same as before.

The air suspension automatically raises the Cayenne’s body, and the center differential locks. At full throttle, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo jumped to about 50 mph seemingly instantly.

If the 2011 Porsche Cayenne is any indication, Porsche engineers got the message loud and clear. Engineers saved mass everywhere—including 17.4 pounds from the wheels, 72.4 pounds from the all-wheel-drive system and an impressive 86 pounds from the doors.

The biggest news on the option sheet is the new hybrid motor, which bumps the model range to four trim levels—the base Cayenne, Cayenne S, Hybrid and Turbo. With a nickel-metal hydride battery pack and a 47-hp electric motor, the Cayenne Hybrid uses a 3-liter supercharged V6 engine to crank out 333 hp at 5500 rpm and a hefty 428 ft-lbs of torque at 3000 rpm. For the record, that's more torque than the V8-powered Cayenne S, with better fuel economy (official EPA mileage figures have yet to be determined).

As for the Cayenne S, the truck now features an eight-speed automatic transmission and a nudge in power—up to 400 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 369 ft-lbs of torque at 3500 rpm.

The lion's share of changes goes to the range-topping Cayenne Turbo. Thanks to a significantly more composed suspension and enormous 19-inch carbon-ceramic brakes (which are optional), the vehicle finally drives like a Porsche. The turbo engine is good for 500 hp at 6000 rpm and 516 ft-lbs of torque at 2250 rpm.

There's plenty of power throughout the rev-range, thanks to the supercharger and the inherent torque of the electric motor. The Porsche Cayenne S, Hybrid, and Turbo are all noticeably more competent than their ancestors, and the claimed 23 percent improvement in efficiency is staggering. The base Cayenne will start at $46,700—$1200 more than the 2010 model, and the popular Cayenne S checks in at $63,700.

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2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder Reviews

You see, with the 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder, Porsche has inverted the polarity on "more for less." The" Porsche Boxster Spyder" has a high-performance mission: It's a race car that doesn't need a trailer.
One-hundred seventy-six pounds later, you've got a Boxster Spyder; lighter, lower, sharper. The Boxster Spyder is a serious piece, and if you want a cushy Boxster, the S is your ride. The Boxster Spyder disquiets those who don't understand. Air conditioning, for instance, is stripped out of the standard Porsche Boxster Spyder, though Porsche will gladly charge you $1,760 for automatic climate control. A source of scorn is the lightweight top that the Porsche Boxster Spyder comes with.
Cornering is the Porsche Boxster Spyders's strongest suit. The brilliance in what Porsche has wrought with the Porsche Boxster Spyder isn't just its impressive abilities, but in the car's approachability. The Boxster Spyder is Porsche's best chassis.

On a narrow offshoot of a road somewhere near Carmel Valley Road in Monterey, CA, I’m absolutely hammering on the Porsche Boxster Spyder and simply couldn’t be having more fun.
“The Boxster? Really?” they say, my comments so incongruous with their preconceived notions of the soft-top poseur Porsche that they simply refuse to accept my tales of canyon carving grandeur.

Weighing 176-lbs less than the standard" Porsche Boxster" S and with 10 extra horsepower, it’s as though Porsche decided to start building Lotuses. Instead of using donor parts from Toyota, it’s pure Porsche and it shows. Also important in invigorating the driving experience is the Sports Chrono Package that includes a Sport button on the dash that delivers more sensitive throttle response. Those who opt for the PDK and Sports Chrono Plus package will get a Sport Plus button that not only offers improved throttle response, but also adds quicker shift times and new shift points.
After my thrilling joyride I informed a Porsche rep of my Lotus analogy, to which he responded that the Porsche, unlike a Lotus, is also comfortable. Comfortable it is not.

Sure, it’s not brutalizing, but the stiffer and lower (0.8-inch lower) suspension is seriously firm and you’ll feel everything from suspension joints to hairline fractures in the pavement.

With leather sides, grippy Alcantara seat inserts and bright red seat belts, the car’s race-inspired theme is obvious. Outside, the Spyder gets numerous unique design cues inspired not just by the classic 1953 550 Spyder, but also the Carrera GT.

My test model was fitted with an old fashioned 6-speed manual transmission (delivering a 4.9 second 0-60 mph time) and as much as I love and respect Porsche’s PDK, I wouldn’t have this car any other way.

Combining the balanced chassis, stiff suspension, precise steering and perfectly sensitive throttle with a real stick and pedal makes for a classic motoring experience that’ll deliver the most smiles. On the canyon roads with the Sport button pressed, the car reacts perfectly to each and every input while a new program for the Porsche Stability Management (PSM) allows just a little extra slip. The stiffer suspension, limited slip differential, reduced curb weight and lower center of gravity accentuate the Boxster’s already well-balanced dynamics. The solitary complaint we have about the Spyder’s driving experience is in the braking department.

The Boxster Spyder is a toy, pure and simple. It’s designed for drivers and meant to be driven.
The 2011 Porsche Boxster ranks 1 out of 8 Luxury Sports Cars. The automotive press has always considered the Porsche Boxster a great sports car, but after test driving the new 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder, reviewers are floored. The Porsche Boxster has always been a favorite -- it’s luxurious, powerful and the perfect companion on the race track. With the introduction of the 2011 Boxster Spyder, Porsche has revolutionized the Boxster lineup.

In comparison to the Porsche Boxster and Boxster S, the Spyder is a completely different animal. “The Boxster Spyder is a serious piece, and if you want a cushy Boxster, the S is your ride."

If you’re looking for a sports car that’s a tad more practical, test drive the Chevrolet Corvette. While many reviewers say the Boxster Spyder trumps the Elise, if you’re thinking about getting the base or S Boxster, you might want to consider this sports car. If owning a luxury sports car like the Porsche Boxster is an unobtainable dream, check out the Mazda MX-5 Miata.

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2012 Porsche 928 Reviews

Porsche introduced the new version of Porsche 928 in 2012. Porsche 928 has a very impressive performance,expensive car. The GT Coupe version has a V10 engine that can produce 605 horsepower. Handling is assisted with control-arm front suspension and multi-link rear. 2012 Porsche 928 version expect to pay more than $150,000.

What We Know About the 2012 Porsche 928
Britain's Autocar magazine reports that Porsche is eyeing a high-performance four-seat luxury coupe based on its first-ever sedan, the 2010 Panamera. Like other high-end brands, Porsche has seen sharp sales declines from the global economic downturn, so it's understandably loath to add another model until conditions improve. It would be the company's fifth "model line" after the Panamera, the Cayenne SUVs, the mid-engine Boxster convertible and Cayman coupe sports cars, and the various rear-engine 911 sports cars.

Autocar cites two motivations for a "2012 Porsche 928". Overall height shouldn't change much for the coupe. Ditto the Panamera's considerable width, aggressive front-end styling, and rear hatch door, the last a novelty in the high-dollar league.

As mules currently in testing suggest, Porsche has in development a third front-engined car. Coming after the successful Cayenne SUV, and the future Panamera saloon (expected in 2009), the third model will be a large four-seat coupe--2012 Porsche 928 GT Coupe

Comparing to the Panamera, the 928 GT Coupe will have a shorter wheelbase and will loose some weights. The "Porsche 928 GT Coupe" will be powered by the same engines used in the Panamera. Also the GT Coupe will use the 5.7 litre V10 engine producing 605 hp used in the Carrera GT.

As the Panamera is aimed against the top-class sports-luxury saloons, the new Porsche GT Coupe will have to deal with the Granturismo high-class, and elegantly mix performance and refinement.

2012 Porsche 928 GT Coupe--Being a front-engined coupe and also a GT model, it is expected the new 928 GT Coupe to compete with luxury models from the market like the 599 Fiorano and Aston Martin.

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2012 Porsche Cayman at the LA Auto Show

Arguably the best road going sports coupé on sale today just got better with the launch of the R version of Porsche's Cayman at the LA Auto Show.

It gets the four-wheel drive bodyshell but only two-wheel drive running gear.

Holding center stage on its expansive display at the 2010 LA Auto Show, the 2012 Porsche Cayman R made its world debut to become the lightest, hottest and undoubtedly coolest iteration of this mid-engined two-seater. Porsche says it was created for one reason: pure driving dynamics.

In addition to brooming non-performance essentials like the air conditioning and stereo system, the Cayman R swaps steel door skins for lightweight aluminum alternatives and uses carbon-fiber-backed sport bucket seats and interior door panels from the 911 GT3 RS to ultimately yank 121 pounds from the curb weight, bringing it down to 2,849 pounds.

That 10-pony advantage over its kin makes it the most powerful current mid-engine Porsche offering. Paired with the standard six-speed manual transmission it will send the Cayman R streaking 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds, 0.2 second quicker than a Cayman S. Match it with the optional seven-speed dual-clutch PDK (Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe) transmission and Sport Chrono package, and that interval dips to just 4.4 ticks. Top speed with the former is 175 mph, while the latter can reach 174 mph.

Other Cayman R performance enhancement include as special sport suspension that drops ride height by 20mm (0.8-inch), a limited slip differential that optional on the Cayman S, the lightweight 19-inch alloy wheels used on the Boxster S and the front and rear spoilers from the Cayman Aerokit. If there is a bit of lightweight vanity in evidence, it's strictly limited to the car's black-framed halogen headlights, contrasting side mirrors and "PORSCHE" side-stripes.

Due in dealerships next February, the 2012 Porsche Cayman R will carry a pricetag of $66,300.

New mid-engine coupe takes its purist cue from Boxster Spyder ATLANTA - November 17, 2010 - Featuring 121 pounds less weight and the most horsepower available in a mid-engined Porsche, the 330-hp Cayman R has been created for one reason: pure driving dynamics.

With its highly-tuned sports suspension and vigilant attention to weight savings, the third Cayman model offers an even more precise driving experience than the "standard" Cayman S. A direct descendant of the famous 1950's 550 and 1960's 904 mid-engined, high-performance Coupes, the 2012 Porsche Cayman R is celebrating its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show November 17, 2010. Light and Powerful The newest member of the mid-engine family features the highly efficient 3.4-liter six-cylinder Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) boxer engine found in the Cayman S, but produces 10 more horsepower. With a six-speed manual transmission, the Cayman R sprints from a standstill to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, two-tenths of a second faster than the Cayman S. With a DIN unladen weight of 2849 lbs. (1295 kg), Porsche engineers were able to achieve a power-to-weight ratio of 8.58 lbs. per hp (3.9 kilograms per hp) and with 8.8 lbs per hp (4 kilograms per hp) with the PDK. In addition to the removal of the A/C and stereo, the driver-focused Cayman R utilizes a sports suspension system that lowers the Cayman R by 20 mm, helping lower center of gravity. Optional on the Cayman S, the Cayman R comes with a standard limited slip differential, front and rear spoilers from the Cayman Aerokit and special lightweight 19" wheels also found on the Boxster Spyder. Lightweight aluminum door skins, carbon-fiber backed sport bucket seats

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Porsche Cayenne Rack Up Awards‎

The Porsche Cayenne and Panamera series made by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, are going down very well with Porsche customers worldwide.

The design language, created by Porsche Chief Designer Michael Mauer, is purposefully oriented on the design DNA taken from the company's sports cars, and most especially on the classic Porsche 911. No matter which angle you observe the Cayenne and Panamera from, the Porsche brand recognition is always there," Porsche informed.

This title is awarded to vehicles with the biggest potential for becoming classic cars. With sales of 29,855 vehicles, the Porsche Cayenne was the bestselling Porsche model in the 2009/10 business year, and a healthy 11,618 of these customers bought the new "Porsche Cayenne". The most sought-after Porsche Cayenne engine in Europe is the diesel, which was widely accepted on the market, whereas outside Europe the models powered by the V8 engine top their respective market segments.

Again, the "auto motor und sport“ readers voted it into first place in the luxury class in the "Die besten Autos” (best cars) vote. It was also awarded the coveted "Auto Trophy“ by the German "Auto Zeitung“ specialist magazine in addition to "Das Goldene Lenkrad“ (golden steering wheel) from "Bild am Sonntag“ and "Auto Bild“. Moreover, the luxurious Gran Turismo won a whole series of international prizes.

Judges and readers from the world’s top motoring magazines have put their opinions down on par during extensive surveys discussing the best cars for 2010 – in a plethora of categories. Both the Panamera and Porsche Cayenne have enjoyed the favor of knowledgeable journalists and the public alike, which goes to show just how popular they are.

In the case of the "Das Goldene Klassik-Lenkrad“ (the golden classic steering wheel) prize, issued this year for the first time by the Auto Bild Klassik magazine, the Porsche Cayenne won the title of "Klassiker der Zukunft” (classic car of the future) for the first time in the off-road-vehicle class, netting an astonishing 25% of the votes. On top of this, the Cayenne Diesel won the title of "Firmenauto des Jahres” (company car of the year) which was awarded jointly by the Firmenauto magazine and the Dekra independent inspection organization after extensive testing and comparison runs. Since then the car has enjoyed a 13% market share in the upper and luxury segment, currently dominated by the likes of Mercedes, BMW, and Audi. The Panamera has also decorated itself with several public and guild awards. Again, the Auto Motor und Sport readers voted it number one in the "Die besten Autos” (best luxury cars) class. It was also awarded the coveted Auto Trophy by the German Auto Zeitung specialist magazine in addition to "Das Goldene Lenkrad“ (golden steering wheel) from the Bild am Sonntag and Auto Bild publications. In addition, the luxurious Gran Turismo won a whole series of international prizes. The British Vehicle Dynamics specialist magazine gave it the Car of the Year and Dynamic car of the Year awards. In the USA, the editors of the Inside Line online magazine also awarded the Most Desirable Car award to the Panamera.

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2010 speedART BTR-II 650 EVO New Design Porsche Sports Cars 997 Turbo

This is the SpeedART BTR II 650 EVO, the latest tuning package from the Porsche cars tuner SpeedART. The car is based on the 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.8l with PDK-gearbox. SpeedART has come up with the new generation Bi-Turbo-Racer that possesses highly improved performance figures and an aerodynamic body kit.

2010 speedART BTR-II 650 EVO New Design Porsche Sports Cars 997 Turbo

The modification carried out by speedART has provided the 997 Turbo with custom wheel and suspension, custom body kit, as well as enhanced power. Power is enhanced by modifying the vehicle’s motronic to increase the power boost and mounted bigger VTG-turbo chargers, new sport exhaust with sport cats and twin tail pipes plus sport headers/manifolds, sport air filter and enlarged intercoolers. Due to these modifications, the Porsche 997 got an extra 150hp and 150 Nm.

2010 speedART BTR-II 650 EVO New Design Porsche Sports Cars 997 Turbo

To customize the wheel and suspension, speedART provides 997 Turbo with forged and weight reduced modular twin spoke wheels type „LSC FORGED = Light Spoke Competition“ in 8,5” and 12 x 20“ with 245/30 and 325/25 ZR20” in many different colors (price for complete set 6.640,- €). To harmonize, sportive and adjustable sport suspension in many different variations from type “street sport” up to or “race sport” incl. PASM function is available.

2010 speedART BTR-II 650 EVO New Design Porsche Sports Cars 997 Turbo

For the 997 Turbo exterior, speedART provides the speedART body kit “BTR-II EVO”, which consists of a new designed front bumper with spoiler lip and gun-metal frames for more downforce and better brake cooling (EVO-version), a new designed side skirts, rear diffuser and a rear spoiler with movable rear wing which is available in car color or original carbon. For the interior, speedART Individualize the new Porsche 997 Turbo with sport steering wheel for all models and with F1 shift paddles for PDK, sport seats with carbon shell in leather or alcantara, special leather or alcantara applications, and carbon interior parts in many colors as well.

2010 speedART BTR-II 650 EVO New Design Porsche Sports Cars 997 Turbo

Enhancing the 997 Turbo power, it is the speedART BTR-II 650 EVO (Bi-Turbo-Racer 2 generation with 650 hp), which is based on Porsche 997 Turbo with 3,8l engine and PDK shiftbox. The power increase of 150 hp and 150 nm consits of a modified motronic to enlarged the power boost in combination with bigger VTG-turbo chargers, a sport exhaust with sport cats and twin tail pipes plus sport headers/manifolds, sport air filter and enlarged intercoolers. With this power enhancement, speedART BTR-II 650 EVO Porsche 997 Turbo can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3,2 seconds and reach the top speed over 330 km/h.

2010 speedART BTR-II 650 EVO New Design Porsche Sports Cars 997 Turbo

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2010 speedART BTR-II 650 EVO New Design Porsche Sports Cars 997 Turbo

This is the SpeedART BTR II 650 EVO, the latest tuning package from the Porsche cars tuner SpeedART. The car is based on the 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.8l with PDK-gearbox. SpeedART has come up with the new generation Bi-Turbo-Racer that possesses highly improved performance figures and an aerodynamic body kit.

2010 speedART BTR-II 650 EVO New Design Porsche Sports Cars 997 Turbo

The modification carried out by speedART has provided the 997 Turbo with custom wheel and suspension, custom body kit, as well as enhanced power. Power is enhanced by modifying the vehicle’s motronic to increase the power boost and mounted bigger VTG-turbo chargers, new sport exhaust with sport cats and twin tail pipes plus sport headers/manifolds, sport air filter and enlarged intercoolers. Due to these modifications, the Porsche 997 got an extra 150hp and 150 Nm.

2010 speedART BTR-II 650 EVO New Design Porsche Sports Cars 997 Turbo

To customize the wheel and suspension, speedART provides 997 Turbo with forged and weight reduced modular twin spoke wheels type „LSC FORGED = Light Spoke Competition“ in 8,5” and 12 x 20“ with 245/30 and 325/25 ZR20” in many different colors (price for complete set 6.640,- €). To harmonize, sportive and adjustable sport suspension in many different variations from type “street sport” up to or “race sport” incl. PASM function is available.

2010 speedART BTR-II 650 EVO New Design Porsche Sports Cars 997 Turbo

For the 997 Turbo exterior, speedART provides the speedART body kit “BTR-II EVO”, which consists of a new designed front bumper with spoiler lip and gun-metal frames for more downforce and better brake cooling (EVO-version), a new designed side skirts, rear diffuser and a rear spoiler with movable rear wing which is available in car color or original carbon. For the interior, speedART Individualize the new Porsche 997 Turbo with sport steering wheel for all models and with F1 shift paddles for PDK, sport seats with carbon shell in leather or alcantara, special leather or alcantara applications, and carbon interior parts in many colors as well.

2010 speedART BTR-II 650 EVO New Design Porsche Sports Cars 997 Turbo

Enhancing the 997 Turbo power, it is the speedART BTR-II 650 EVO (Bi-Turbo-Racer 2 generation with 650 hp), which is based on Porsche 997 Turbo with 3,8l engine and PDK shiftbox. The power increase of 150 hp and 150 nm consits of a modified motronic to enlarged the power boost in combination with bigger VTG-turbo chargers, a sport exhaust with sport cats and twin tail pipes plus sport headers/manifolds, sport air filter and enlarged intercoolers. With this power enhancement, speedART BTR-II 650 EVO Porsche 997 Turbo can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3,2 seconds and reach the top speed over 330 km/h.

2010 speedART BTR-II 650 EVO New Design Porsche Sports Cars 997 Turbo

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Date of Sales of Superhybrid Porsche

In 2013 company Porsche will present the first copies of the hybrid supercar of Porsche 918 Spyder.

Hybrid Spyder by Porsche

The prototype of supercar has been presented in March on the Geneva autoshow. The car has been equipped by a hybrid power-plant which combined the 500-strong 3,4-litre atmospheric 8-cylinder engine, two electromotors the general capacity of 218HP, the complete set of special accumulators and a 7-step gear box with two clutches.

The hybrid supercar Porsche 918 Spyder can finish the well-known Northern hinge strain of a Nurnburgring faster, than coupe Carrera GT, less than for 7 min 30 sec. Thus average fuel consumption of the car does not exceed 3,1 litres on 100 kilometres of run, and level of blowouts CO2 — 70 grammes/km.

1st Real Test Drive of Porsche 918 Spyder

The project of Porsche 918 Spyder has been approved by company management in the middle of current year, however then exact terms of occurrence of the car on the conveyor were not called. As of July the number of potential buyers of this model, according to some information, exceeded 2,000 persons. The main competitors of the given model: Porsche Cayenne 2011 and Porsche 911 Turbo.

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New Porsche Small SUV Confirmed by VW Group CEO, Says it May be Called "Cajun"

According to Volkswagen AG CEO Martin Winterkorn himself, there's a new baby Cayenne in the works. In an interview with German magazine Der Spiegel, Winterkorn said Porsche "will get a new SUV, a smaller brother to the Cayenne which might be named Cajun."

I guess the name is appropriate if Porsche insists on spicing up its lineup with controversial vehicles. Should this be the case, can we expect the Panamera coupe to be called the Tabasco? Or perhaps the Texas Pete? Name game in the comments below.

As for the ragin' Cajun, why would Porsche bother building it at all? For the same reason that it's said to be building a new entry-level VW-based roadster: to piss off purists and elitists alike.

Well, actually, it's because Porsche is now controlled by VW, and the people's car manufacturer can and will do anything to help attain its lofty sales goals of 150,000 Porsche models sold (in the "medium" term).

A new Porsche cute ute will do just that, and will also help spread out some of the Q5's development costs. If this little sports car SUV does make it to production, it'll probably just be a smaller version of the Cayenne (which shares its platform with the latest Touareg). If true, that's a shame.

...deep breath...

It's a shame because a small 5-door SUV is exactly what's expected, and Porsche doesn't seem crazy enough to put out more than one version (double-dog dare to you, Porsche).

If Stuttgart's fastest were to go a little zany, though, could we recommend a three-door SUV variant (with an emphasis on the sport) to tackle the Range Rover Evoque? Clearly Land Rover is willing to commit to a unique new segment, so why not Porsche?

By Phil Alex

Source: Autoweek

*Opening Photo: Sketch of current generation Cayenne SUV

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New Porsche Small SUV Confirmed by VW Group CEO, Says it May be Called "Cajun"

According to Volkswagen AG CEO Martin Winterkorn himself, there's a new baby Cayenne in the works. In an interview with German magazine Der Spiegel, Winterkorn said Porsche "will get a new SUV, a smaller brother to the Cayenne which might be named Cajun."

I guess the name is appropriate if Porsche insists on spicing up its lineup with controversial vehicles. Should this be the case, can we expect the Panamera coupe to be called the Tabasco? Or perhaps the Texas Pete? Name game in the comments below.

As for the ragin' Cajun, why would Porsche bother building it at all? For the same reason that it's said to be building a new entry-level VW-based roadster: to piss off purists and elitists alike.

Well, actually, it's because Porsche is now controlled by VW, and the people's car manufacturer can and will do anything to help attain its lofty sales goals of 150,000 Porsche models sold (in the "medium" term).

A new Porsche cute ute will do just that, and will also help spread out some of the Q5's development costs. If this little sports car SUV does make it to production, it'll probably just be a smaller version of the Cayenne (which shares its platform with the latest Touareg). If true, that's a shame.

...deep breath...

It's a shame because a small 5-door SUV is exactly what's expected, and Porsche doesn't seem crazy enough to put out more than one version (double-dog dare to you, Porsche).

If Stuttgart's fastest were to go a little zany, though, could we recommend a three-door SUV variant (with an emphasis on the sport) to tackle the Range Rover Evoque? Clearly Land Rover is willing to commit to a unique new segment, so why not Porsche?

By Phil Alex

Source: Autoweek

*Opening Photo: Sketch of current generation Cayenne SUV

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New Porsche Cayenne

Volkswagen AG CEO Martin Winterkorn said a new Porsche small SUV will be brought to market soon as part of plans to expand the sports car brand's lineup to boost sales.
The Porsche Cayenne shares a platform with the VW Touareg and Audi Q7.
Besides a small SUV based on the Audi Q5, Porsche could build a new small sports car.
Commenting that the new model would be used to increase Porsche’s sales numbers, Winterkorn used the name Cajun to describe the baby Cayenne.
VW’s goal for the Porsche brand is to almost double overall sales, pushing total annual output to roughly 150,000 units using volume sales models.
According to Volkswagen Group CEO, Martin Winterkorn, Porsche is working on a baby Porsche Cayenne to extend Porsche’s off-road lineup. Porsche, who owns 50.74 percent share of Volkswagen is yet to confirm or provide definite details.

Reports from German publication, Der Spiegel, quoted Volkswagen boss, Winterkorn, as saying about the project, “A new SUV, a smaller brother to the Cayenne which might be named Cajun.”

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Porsche Cayenne 902 Coupe by Merdad to Debut at London's MPH Show

It was announced today that the grand unveiling of the new 3 door Cayenne 902 Coupe and its somewhat less intriguing 5 door brethren from UK-based tuning house Merdad, which we first told you about in June, will take place at the MPH The Prestige & Performance Motor Show in November.

Both the 3-door and 5-door variants are based off the second-generation Porsche Cayenne SUV and come with a variety of styling and performance upgrades with output ranging between 550 and 750-horsepower, depending on the level of tune. The most potent version is said to sprint from 0 to 60mph (96km/h) in 4.4 seconds. Full details on the specifications and extras are to be released at the MPH Show.

The British tuning firm responsible for the Cayenne Coupe is owned by a man who we only get to know by the name (or surname) "Merdad". On the company's website it is noted that he previously worked with Uwe Gemballa for five years before opening his own tuning shop.

Here's what founder and creator Merdad stated about the tuned Cayenne SUVs: "We are very proud that this creation has brought together many British engineers and designers who have contributed to bringing this fantastic beast to the table."

"We now feel the time is right to unveil the Merdad Cayenne 902 Coupe and the Merdad 5 door to the world at MPH and are excited to see what the visitors to the show think of its unique design and unbelievable power will truly set the show and the rest of the world alight," he added.

As always, there are two MPH shows, with the first featuring Top Gear Live to take place at Earls Court from November 4-7th and second one at the NEC in Birmingham between November 11-14th.

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Porsche Cayenne 902 Coupe by Merdad to Debut at London's MPH Show

It was announced today that the grand unveiling of the new 3 door Cayenne 902 Coupe and its somewhat less intriguing 5 door brethren from UK-based tuning house Merdad, which we first told you about in June, will take place at the MPH The Prestige & Performance Motor Show in November.

Both the 3-door and 5-door variants are based off the second-generation Porsche Cayenne SUV and come with a variety of styling and performance upgrades with output ranging between 550 and 750-horsepower, depending on the level of tune. The most potent version is said to sprint from 0 to 60mph (96km/h) in 4.4 seconds. Full details on the specifications and extras are to be released at the MPH Show.

The British tuning firm responsible for the Cayenne Coupe is owned by a man who we only get to know by the name (or surname) "Merdad". On the company's website it is noted that he previously worked with Uwe Gemballa for five years before opening his own tuning shop.

Here's what founder and creator Merdad stated about the tuned Cayenne SUVs: "We are very proud that this creation has brought together many British engineers and designers who have contributed to bringing this fantastic beast to the table."

"We now feel the time is right to unveil the Merdad Cayenne 902 Coupe and the Merdad 5 door to the world at MPH and are excited to see what the visitors to the show think of its unique design and unbelievable power will truly set the show and the rest of the world alight," he added.

As always, there are two MPH shows, with the first featuring Top Gear Live to take place at Earls Court from November 4-7th and second one at the NEC in Birmingham between November 11-14th.

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New 911 Speedster: Porsche's Blast from the Past, Now on Film

Earlier today, we told you about the all-new 408-horsepower Porsche 911 Speedster that will have its world premiere in Paris on September 30 and hit the streets this December. Now we bring you the first video of the limited edition drop-top 911 with the chopped down windshield and double-bubble hard top, both directly inspired by the original 356 Speedster. Scroll down to watch the official promo.

On a side note, if anyone knows where the video was filmed, leave us a message in the comments section below.

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READ MORE - New 911 Speedster: Porsche's Blast from the Past, Now on Film

New 911 Speedster: Porsche's Blast from the Past, Now on Film

Earlier today, we told you about the all-new 408-horsepower Porsche 911 Speedster that will have its world premiere in Paris on September 30 and hit the streets this December. Now we bring you the first video of the limited edition drop-top 911 with the chopped down windshield and double-bubble hard top, both directly inspired by the original 356 Speedster. Scroll down to watch the official promo.

On a side note, if anyone knows where the video was filmed, leave us a message in the comments section below.

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Paris Preshow: New Porsche 911 Speedster

Celebrating its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show alongside the new 911 GTS models, will be a new member of Porsche's long-running sports car family, the 911 Speedster, which will be launched onto the market in December 2010.

The car might be new, but the Speedster name is old, in fact far older than the 911 itself as it was first used on the classic 356 model of 1953. Porsche revived the Speedster in 1989 with a limited run edition based on the 911 Carrera 3.2, followed in 1992/1993 by a newer model based on the Type 964 911 Carrera. According to Porsche, two examples of the Type 993 911 Speedster were also built to special order.

Designed and conceived by the Porsche Exclusive department in Stuttgart, the new 911 Convertible-based Speedster pays a styling homage to its predecessors featuring a 60mm lowered and more rakish windscreen as well as the characteristic 'double-bubble' hardcover behind the cabin for the manual soft top.

The car's "chopped down" appearance is further enhanced by the use of the Carrera 4 body with its 44 millimeter wider rear stance.

In addition to these changes, the 911 Speedster also benefits from a series of other styling upgrades including a bespoke front spoiler, specific side-skirts, a distinct rear apron, tinted front lights, black headlight surrounds and black windscreen border. It also features a set of retrotastic Fuchs-style rims and color-coordinated black stone guards ahead of the rear wheels, which are reminiscent of prior editions of the 911.

Porsche developed an exclusive "Pure Blue" finish for the Speedster but upon request, the car is also available in Carrara White, at no extra cost.

Interior modifications are limited to the specific color and trim options such as the black leather upholstery with color-keyed elements.

Power for the new Speedster comes from the 911 GTS's tweaked 3.8-litre flat six that delivers 408-horsepower, or 23HP more in comparison with the 911 Carrera S. The firm's seven-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission is in charge of delivering power to the rear axle which is fitted with a standard differential lock. Other standard features include the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB).

While Porsche did not release performance figures, the Stuttgart-based automaker said the Speedster returns an average fuel consumption of 10.3lt /100 km (22.8 mpg US).

Commemorating its famous 1950's forebear, the German firm will build just 356 examples of the new Speedster. In Germany, the 911 Speedster is priced at €201,682 (about US$263,700), while in the UK, pricing is set at £144,100 (USD$224,700 or €171,900). US pricing has not yet been announced.

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