Rally legend Walter Röhrl takes us on a scenic drive around the Ascari race circuit in Spain. His weapon of choice is the 316kW Porsche Panamera GTS. It’s okay though, all the footage is filmed from inside the car, so you don’t have to think to yourself, “yes, your bum does look big in that.”
World Car Fans has some of the best spy shots yet of the next-generation Porsche Cayman. Immediately you notice the Carrera GT-style side scoop featured on the new Boxster is missing, but if you look closer you can just make out what appears to be some camouflage taped to the door.
If we don’t see the Cayman debut at Frankfurt Paris in September we should definitely see it at the LA Auto Show in November.
[Source: WCF]
You may have noticed we’re suckers for a Porsche 911 video here at AUSmotive. With this clip Porsche tugs at the heartstrings by taking us back to where it all began, before bringing us back to the present day with the 991 911.
Porsche will become the next manufacturer to use a triple turbo engine, Autocar reports. BMW confirmed their tri-turbo future last week when they announced the first cars in the new M Performance range.
Now we learn the new 911 Turbo will mate a small turbocharger to its 3.8 litre flat six to provide power low in the rev range, while two larger turbos will give the high-end 911 the stonking power we know and love.
As well as improved driveability, the tri-turbo system should offer better fuel economy. Great news for those cross-shopping a Prius with a 911 Turbo.
Peak power is tipped to be around 390kW. Those paying attention will know that’s the same number found in the 997.2 Turbo S and 22kW more than the previous model Turbo.
Naturally, the triple-turbo setup will be found in other 911 derivatives, such as the GT2 and GT2 RS.
[Source: Autocar]
It’s nearly two weeks since official images of the 981 Boxster were revealed by Porsche. Like us, you have probably spent a fair bit of time wondering what the new Cayman would look like. Well wonder no more. Thanks to Wild Speed via Porsche Boost we bring you a couple of renderings of the next-gen Cayman.
It looks pretty good, too, don’t you reckon. On the Boxster its weakest point is the rear spoiler that intersects the tail lights. Perhaps over time the look will become more familiar, but for now it seems a little odd. On the Cayman, however, the same feature seems to work much better. That’s based on one rear three-quarter view, though, so perhaps our opinion may change on that.
Our desire for a Cayman hasn’t waned at all since we were lucky enough to get some quality time behind the wheel of a Cayman R last year. We think we’ll be lusting after the 981 just as much we already crave a 987.
If you follow the source link below you’ll find the 981 Cayman rendered in any number of colour you’d care to imagine.
[Source: Porsche Boost]
Graphic design and racing cars. They’re two things we very much like here at AUSmotive, so a book about both has to be a winner, surely. We think so.
Sven Voelker is the man we have to thank for the book Go faster: The graphic design of racing cars. He explains his thoughts and a little about the development of racecar livery in a short video after the break. The historic racing footage during his interview is a nice touch too.
Apparently the American entrepreneur and racer Briggs Cunningham was the first man to think a ‘go faster’ stripe was just what his racing car needed.
The new 991 Porsche 911 is going to be an absolute cracker. Everyone knows it. If we had our way we’d have put our money down, signed off on the order and be counting dow the days until our new 911 Carrera S arrived.
Sadly we have to make do with official videos from Porsche. Even when heavily laced with marketing saccharine, we still end up wanting a 911 even more!
Here we have a selection of images from the floor of the Detroit Motor Show, or more correctly, the North American International Auto Show.
Unlike Tokyo late last year there’s a noticeable lack of weird and wonderful concept creations, but we certainly applaud the appearance of the Honda NSX Concept. It’s easily the clear star of the show in our eyes.
Not so fortunate is the Chevrolet Code 130R concept; a BMW 1 Series Coupé that somehow turned out all wrong. So, too, the Chrysler 700C. Seriously, does anyone actually look at these things before they are put on the stand. And if they do, then we’ll have some of whatever it is they’re smoking please.
Equally, we can’t quite understand the fascination the North American audience has had with the Ford Fusion. Its poor mans Aston Martin-like grille is an embarrassment.
Anyway, there’s 50-odd pictures for you after the break. Why don’t you be the judge and tell us what you like and don’t like.
Here’s a nice feelgood piece for you with footage of the late Jason Richards driving the 1987 Le-Mans winning Porsche 962 around Eastern Creek at last year’s Muscle Car Masters event.
We’re not exactly sure what the circumstances were that led to Jason getting some seat time in one of motorsport’s most iconic cars, we just hope that somewhere he is still enjoying the moment.
The video was published to YouTube by Porsche in November last year, a few weeks before Richards passed away. It’s a nice and simple clip too. No overproduction or crazy music. Just man and machine.
Today Porsche has revealed details for its new Porsche Boxster. They say its the most comprehensive generation change yet for the Boxtser. That’s not that hard given this is just the third-generation.
That aside, Porsche should be congratulated for lowering the weight across the board for the new 981 model. Even if they’re a bit shy about putting a number to that weight loss. As we’ve previously reported, though, it’s around 15kg.
Other changes include a longer wheelbase, wider track and shorter overhangs. That’s right, this Boxster should be even more precise than the old 987 model.
Following the proven path the Boxster is available in two models, a 2.7 litre flat six with 195kW, and the S model, featuring a 3.4 litre flat six with 232kW. If you get the optional 7-speed PDK transmission you’ll reach 100km/h in 5.7 seconds in the entry level Boxster, while the S will do it in 5.0 seconds.
Sounds good, hey. Bet it drives like an absolute charm too. There’s more pics and a couple of videos after the break. If you still want more Boxster, then head on over to the dedicated microsite at the Porsche website.
UPDATE 13 January: Porsche Cars Australia say: “The new Boxster generation goes on sale in Europe in mid April, with sales in Australia beginning a few months later. Local pricing will be announced close to then.”
Porsche starts the new year by giving the friendly Scot Gordon Robertson, from the Porsche Experience Centre Silverstone, the keys to the new 991 911 Carrera S. He obliges by getting tail happy and talking us through some of the advancements of the new model.
Remember, the 991 is expected in Australia by March and list pricing will start at $229,900 for the Carrera (3.4 litre, 257kW) and $263,100 for the Carrera S (3.8 litre, 294kW).
Enjoy the video after the break.
Porsche revealed details of its new 911 Carrera Cabriolet late last year, but the car’s first public showing is taking place right now in Detroit.
Matthias Müller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Porsche AG, was on hand for the official duties and says it’s the best 911 cabrio ever, “Our engineers have built the best 911 in 48 years. That applies every bit as much to the Coupé as it does to the Cabriolet.â€
Müller hopes the 991 will continue the company’s sales growth. Last year Porsche set a new record when it sent 118,867 out its showroom doors.