Posts Tagged ‘911’

  • TechArt Modifies The Porsche 911 Turbo S
    TechArt has modified the Porsche 911 Turbo S by 67kW and 120Nm of torque for a total of 462kW with 820Nm. The power change comes from a reprogrammed ECU, a free-flow air filter, a new exhaust system and a new manifold. There’s a 0-100km/h time of 2.9-seconds — a 0.4 second drop — and a top speed of 333km/h. ...
    by Dean at August 19th, 2010 at 05:08 pm
  • New Details On The 2012 Porsche 911
    New details on the Porsche 911 for 2012 has surfaced and they state there will new lighting units, Panamera-like mirrors, and a revised rear wing. It was also rumoured that the new 911 will be slightly longer and wider than the current model. Inside is said to include a major upgrade to the styling, and this should match that of the Panamera and Cayenne SUV. Power for...
    by Dean at August 17th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
  • Rendering: 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster
    One reader at WorldCarFans has sent in a rendering of the 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster. The rendering is based on spy shots of the 911 Speedster which uses bodywork similar to that of the Sport Classic. The images here show a new front bumper, new brake calipers and revised side sills. There are new wheels, ceramic brakes, an active suspension and a widebody package. More...
    by Dean at August 4th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
  • TechArt Release The Aerodynamic II Kit For Porsche’s 911 Turbo
    TechArt has released a brand new tuning package for the Porsche 911 Turbo. The new kit will change the look of the car as the tuner added a new front spoiler with daytime running lights, new turn signals, front and rear aprons, an improved airflow to the brakes, a new intercooler and radiator and finally, increased the downforce at the rear end. A few of the parts for...
    by Dean at May 13th, 2010 at 03:05 am
  • The Porsche 911 GT2 RS Has Been Revealed! We’ve Got Details, Images & Videos
    462kW with a 500 unit production run. Those are two numbers for the Porsche GT2 RS, a new sports car from the German automaker. The weight drop on the model will be 70kilograms, while the engine will be a 3.6-litre boxer unit connected to a pair of turbochargers. There is a total of 1,370 kilograms in the weight department, a set of 19-inch wheels, a Porsche Adaptive...
    by Dean at May 12th, 2010 at 02:05 pm
  • Leaked Before Reveal: The Porsche 911 GT2 RS
    New Images of the Porsche 911 GT2 RS has once again founder their way online prior to the official reveal. The leaked images show a carbon fibre hood with massive air intakes in the bumper. The wheels have been changed, and the interior features a bit of red. No mechanical details yet, but expect something exciting.. We hope. ...
    by Dean at May 12th, 2010 at 02:05 pm
  • Porsche Release A Few Optional Extras For Their 911 Range
    Porsche has released a few highlights for the 911 model. The first change would be a set of 19-inch Sport Classic wheels for the 911 Sport Classic model. The Sport Classic Porsche will be built in a limited production run of only 250 units. Another feature will be the three-spoke sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles for the PDK gearbox. This will be in leather...
    by Dean at May 10th, 2010 at 08:05 pm
  • TechArt Create Two New Performance Kits For The Porsche 911 Turbo
    Two brand new performance packages for the Porsche 911 Turbo have hit shelves at TechArt garages. The first kit is called the TA 097/T1 and it will include a revised ECU and a high-flow air filter. These modifications alone will amount to a boost of 51kW for a total of 419kW from the 3.8-litre engine. Acceleration figures for this upgrade stands at 0-100km/h in 3.2 seconds...
    by Dean at May 5th, 2010 at 02:05 am
  • Snapped Prior To Launch: Porsche 911 GT2 RS
    Porsche’s up and coming 911 GT2 RS has been photographed prior to its mid-May launch. The image was snapped at a dealer event. Unfortunately it’s slightly choppy, however it’s better than nothing, right? Right. Moving onto important details, like performance. The 911 GT2 RS will be a racer, it should house a roll cage, an active suspension and...
    by Dean at May 5th, 2010 at 02:05 am
  • The 9ff Tuning Package Of The Porsche 911 Turbo Facelift Model
    9ff is now offering a new aerodynamic package for the Porsche 911 Turbo Facelift model. The new kit will include a design from the GTurbo kit, and this means that there will be LED lights built into the front apron, as well as a new rear apron and rear wing. There will be a set of GTurbo wheels measuring at a size of 19-inches. The performance will see three different...
    by Dean at March 2nd, 2010 at 09:03 pm
  • TechArt’s New GTStreet R For The Porsche 911 Turbo Facelift
    TechArt have released an updated tuner kit for the Porsche 911 Turbo facelift. The GTStreet R kit will be pretty similar to the previous packages, however this unit will contain a new set of carbon fibre parts. There will be a new dull grey finish on the mirror caps followed by a new front and rear spoiler set. The LED daytime lights are clearly visible on the bumper,...
    by Dean at March 2nd, 2010 at 09:03 pm
  • The 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S Is On A Whole New Level
    Porsche has that they have bettered the 911 series for the Geneva Show. The new 911 Turbo S will be on show where it will have a 30bhp boost over the standard 911 Turbo model. The overall power will now sit at 530bhp with the torque at 700Nm. (390kW). There will be an overboost function which allows for 650Nm of torque. The top speed is 315km/h and the fuel consumption...
    by Dean at February 8th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
  • Porsche’s Full On 911 GT3 R — The New Racer With Big Wheel Arches
    Porsche has unveiled their brand new race car based on the 911 model. The new racer is called the 911 GT3 R and it will replace the GT3 Cup S. This model in on show at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham NEC. The new racer will include equipment such as ABS, traction control, a full electronic throttle with ‘blip’ function on the gearbox when changing...
    by Dean at January 15th, 2010 at 11:01 am
  • Porsche’s 911 For 2010 Has Lapped The ‘Ring 10 Seconds Faster Than The Previous Model
    The 2010 Porsche 911 has now officially beaten it’s old time around the Nurburgring. The 2010 911 has not only beaten the predecessor’s time, but instead, it literally whipped it ass. A 10 second improvement means that Porsche have changed something really important on the new model. Porsche’s 2010 911 will have 3.8-litre flat-six boxer turbocharged...
    by Dean at October 15th, 2009 at 04:10 pm
  • Frankfurt 2009: Porsche 911 Sport Classic
    Porsche has unveiled its limited edition 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic at the Frankfurt Motor Show where it features 408-horsepower. The new SE is based on the Carrera S where it comes with a 3.8-litre engine. The 23-horsepower increase allows the six-cylinder Porsche 911 SC to get from 0-100km/h in 4.6 seconds. The top speed will be 302km/h. Braking power will...
    by Dean at September 17th, 2009 at 07:09 pm