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PDK-only for 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

UK publication Car magazine brings the scoop that the 991-based 911 GT3 RS will carry over the PDK transmission and electronic power steering from the just released 911 GT3 (pictured). Their source is very reliable, too, none other than Andreas Preuninger, Head of GT Cars at Porsche. There can be no mistaking Preuninger’s comments, either. […]

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What is the Porsche 919 going to be?

Word has come out that Porsche lodged a patent application for the wordmark ‘919’ back in October. The file was submitted to the German Patent Office and the term 919 has appeared on the official register in the past few days. This news could indicate Porsche has grand plans for an entirely new model. After […]

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AIMS 2012 gallery: Porsche

We love Porsche for many things. Chief among them is the Porsche–Australia relationship. It’s a genuinely strong one, thanks largely to Norman Hamilton who played a key role in the development of right-hand drive Porsches and began importing them here 61 years ago. One of the legacies of that relationship is the sight of a […]

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Walter very, very impressed by 918 Spyder

We’re sorry that we’re bringing you even more Porsche 918 Spyder content. But when Walter Röhrl speaks, we tend to listen. Okay, in this promo piece from Porsche, Walter doesn’t really say a lot. Consider this, though; Walter Röhrl, the Nürburgring and Porsche’s latest supercar—it’s a combination that can’t be ignored. Don’t you agree? We […]

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Harris drives the 1987 Porsche 962

Driving is better than talking. So, as much as we love the 918 Spyder, we prefer last week’s Chris Harris video where he was lucky enough to drive the legendary Porsche 962, which we’re belatedly sharing with you now. That said, there is some awesome discussion in this clip with Norbert Singer, the brainchild behind […]

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What the hell is a Porsche Pajun?

You’re looking at a rendering for the rumoured Porsche Pajun. The what? It’s a baby Panamera which Porsche hopes will give the BMW M5 and its saloon rivals some sleepless nights. The Pajun is expected to join the Porsche model range in coming years, along with the 960 “Fefi” Ferrari fighter, as the company looks […]

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Porsche “Fefi” 960 mystery develops

The above image is a rendering of a new Porsche model known as the 960. It’s been nicknamed internally as “Fefi” and it’s aimed squarely at the Ferrari 458 Italia. “Fefi” meaning Ferrari fighter for those interested. Scouting the web for details of the 960 brings more questions than answers. As you can see the […]

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More 991 Porsche 911 spy shots

Autocar has a nice suite of images showcasing the all-new Porsche 911. The 991 model will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. As the reveal draws closer sightings are on the increase each time wearing less and less camouflage. Aside from the pics not much else is being said that we […]

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New Porsche 911 to offer 7-speed manual, but no KERS/hybrid tech

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 […]

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VW teases Alfa with promise of Porsche engines

The simmering saga of Volkswagen chasing Alfa Romeo skirt continues with the German giant dangling a big Porsche carrot in front of Alfa Romeo. That carrot takes the form of a rumoured plan for future Volkswagen-owned Alfa Romeos to use Porsche engines. Although, Alfa’s current owners, Fiat, are still playing hard to get and are […]

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Porsche planning a hybrid debut for Geneva

Porsche has revealed they will be bringing a new “parallel full hybrid model” to the Geneva Motor Show. The company says this move has been based on the success of the Cayenne S Hybrid. Also on show in Geneva will be the recently revealed 918 RSR (interior pictured above), which made its debut at Detroit […]

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Porsche to start 2011 with world debut at Detroit

Porsche has confirmed it will be bringing “an important show debut” to the NAIAS in Detroit later this month. What we don’t know for sure is what that model will be. Current speculation says it will be a 918 Coupé; a model sitting above the 911, but below the 918 Spyder, which debuted at Geneva […]