With Porsche having already released images and details about the new 991 911 we bring you a selection of videos from the car’s world premiere in Frankfurt. Jacky Ickx and Walter Röhrl might be on the Porsche payroll, but you still get the sense they mean what they say. Michael Mauer, Head of Porsche Design […]
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VIDEO: Porsche’s magnificent seven
Double-clutch transmissions are fast becoming the norm, even in high-end sportscars. Think Ferrari 458, McLaren MP4-12C and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG to name a few. We’re unlikely to see a manual box in a Lamborghini ever again. On that count, then, Porsche is to be applauded for sticking with tradition and offering a manual transmission in […]
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VIDEO: True history of the 911 gang
To help promote the new 991 911, Porsche has released this short clip reminding us of the previous generations that have entered the history books since 1963.
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VIDEO: 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S
Porsche has released this teaser video of the new 991 911 Carrera S. Dramatic scenery, and music to go with, makes this clip worth watching over and over again. We still need a bit more time to get used to the front LEDs; there’s something not quite right about the styling. But, we know we […]
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2012 Porsche 911 – Australian pricing
Word has come through confirming local pricing for the new Porsche 911. The 991 is expected in Australia by March 2012 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). Despite a strong Aussie dollar, the new pricing represents an increase of […]
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911 watch: Snow business
Porsche has released what we believe will be their last official teaser video of the new 911. That’s right, we have an inkling that the wraps will come off the 991 as soon as tomorrow. Well, after last week’s leaked images, we already know the basics about Stuttgart’s latest iconic sportscar looks. So, c’mon Porsche, […]
BREAKING: A series of seven images revealing the all-new 991 Porsche 911 Carrera have been leaked. You can see more after the break. Official information from Porsche was originally expected on 24 August, but we suspect we might see something meaningful from Stuttgart sooner, rather than later. The entry level Carrera model now features a […]
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911 watch: Brown is the new black
A few days ago we brought you some more spy shots of the new Porsche 911, with a warning we might end up going slightly overboard on 911 material prior to its official launch. There’s good news for you on two counts today, then, with this video showing the 911 in action. As is the […]
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New Porsche 911 Carrera S teased
If you don’t blink you can see a very brief teaser of the new 991 Porsche 911 Carrera S in the latest promo for computer game Need For Speed: The Run. Check out the promo below. The glimpse of the 991 is actually pretty lame, but with the new 911 is due for a first […]
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VIDEO: 2012 Porsche 911 officially teased
Earlier this month Car and Driver reported on their journey to South Africa with the 2012 Porsche 911 development team. After the break you will see an official teaser showcasing video highlights from that test program. Meanwhile, thanks to C&D, we can confirm a few technical highlights as fact that will be found in the […]
US website Car and Driver say their sources have confirmed that the 991 Porsche 911 will offer a 7-speed manual. It’s understood the new “top gear” will have a high ratio designed to aid better fuel economy. The shift should follow the usual H-pattern, with seventh up high and right alongside fifth gear. In addition […]
Interesting news has recently emerged about a new KERS system reported to feature on the next-gen Porsche 911. The entire 991 model range is said to take brake energy recuperation to a new level, with a special flywheel to store the saved energy for later use. So they’ll have a proper “go fast” button, then. […]