Porsche News

[gucom]

thanks i love that purple-red colour, it made 993's look absolutely amazing (even more than they normally do), and it seems that it looksawesome on the 997 too

[nthfinity]

Originally Posted by dani_d_mas No Cayman RS Porsche: no Cayman RS Sunday 29 January 2006 12:58:02 by Luca A disappointment from Porsche: there will be no souped-up versions of the Cayman S. While an hypothetical Cayman RS may well host the 3.8 liters boxer of the 997 Carrera S, or a turbo version of the Cayman S engine, a Porsche employee said declared to the dutch magazine Autotelegraaf that the firm "Cayman was designed for a position between the Boxster and the 911, both in price and in performance" and that its task is to tempt Boxster owners to upgrade or to steal sales from cars such as the BMW M3 or Mercedes CLK, not from her bigger sister. Bah. Is that you you stay the most profitable car-builder in the world ? Or is that how you miss a nice opportunity ? I don't think that Porsche would be unable to sell a Cayman RS at a price point that would guarantee the same (very generous!) profit margins as selling a 997 does. Source: Eurocar

it doesnt mean that Alois Ruf or somebody 'like' him wont.... just look at the amazing spyder they brought out just a few months back

[vexor]

Return of the 928 in 2010 ??

Porsche may be planning an all-new coupe for 2010, according to a report in the latest issue of Road and Track (subscribe). According to the report, the car will be based on the Panamera — Porsche's four-door car, due in 2009. The Panamera and 928 will be front-engined with rear- and all-wheel-drive. Interestingly, Porsche in the early 1990s planned a four-door model of the 928 called the 989, but those plans were scrapped. Pictured right is an artists' rendering of how the new 928 could look. The rear appears to take inspiration from the original 928, with sunken taillights and smooth lines. The 928 was, which was Porsche's flagship model between 1977 and 1995, had a 50/50 weight balance and a selection of large V8 engines. R&T says the 2010 928 will get powerplants ranging from 350 to 550 horsepower.

- LeftLaneNews.com

[nthfinity]

strangely enough... the new V8 FRC porsche rumors pop up every 4-5 years... PAG is quite keen on making sure one segment car doesn't interfere with another of its own brand. the Panamera makes sence... but the only 8 cylinder Porsches I see on the horizon are H8 engines in the 911 (race heritage in the early 60's GP attempts by Porsche... short lived for i think only 2 years) and the V8's in the Panamera and Cayenne.

[gucom]

wow that upper pic looks a LOT like the 928...the lower one looks er...dubious...

[Schwalbe]

Originally Posted by dani_d_mas

Like gucom pointed out, this PS picture looks really like the previous 928...that would be cool if the next 928 will be like that.

[frodefe]

News - just out!

Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is extending its current
product range with the addition of a new 911 Turbo. The sixth generation of
the 911 series’ top-of-the-range model will be celebrating its world
premiere on February 28, 2006 at the Geneva Motor Show and will be
available in German dealerships as from June 24, 2006.

The 911 Turbo (Type 997) now has an output of 353 kW (480 bhp) at 6,000
revolutions per minute, 60 bhp more than its predecessor (Type 996). The
specific output of the 3.6-litre boxer engine thus climbs to a new all-time
high of 98 kW (133 bhp) per liter of displacement. Rated torque has been
increased from 560 to 620 Newtonmeters. The speed range in which this power
is available has also been extended. While the previous model’s maximum
torque was available between 2,700 and 4,600 revolutions per minute, the
corresponding figures are now 1,950 to 5,000 revs.

These improvements are translated into driving performance. The new 911
Turbo with six-speed manual transmission requires 3.9 seconds for the
standard sprint from zero to 100 km/h. The coupé reaches the 200 km/h mark
in 12.8 seconds. And just 3.8 seconds are all it takes for the most
powerful series-built 911 model of all time to accelerate from 80 to 120
km/h in fifth gear. Despite these enhanced performance statistics, Porsche
developers succeeded in reducing average fuel consumption by one tenth to
12.8 liters per 100 kilometers.

The 911 Turbo with the optionally available Tiptronic S automatic
transmission puts in an even more impressive performance. An optimized
setup gives the vehicle the wherewithal to power from zero to one hundred
in just 3.7 seconds and to reach 200 km/h after a mere 12.2 seconds.

The Turbo with automatic transmission also has the advantage when it comes
to flexibility. In penultimate gear it accelerates from 80 auf 120 km/h in
3.5 seconds. Fuel consumption by the Tiptronic S variant is 0.3 liters
lower than that of its predecessor: 13.6 liters in accordance with the EU
standard. Both transmission variants have a top speed of 310 km/h.

The vehicle’s flexibility can be enhanced even further with the optional
“Sport Chrono Package Turbo”, available for the first time. Here the driver
selects the “sports button” adjacent to the gear lever to activate a
short-time “overboost” at full throttle. This increases boost pressure in
the mid speed range by 0.2 bar for up to ten seconds; torque rises by 60 to
680 Newtonmeters. The time required by the 911 Turbo with manual
transmission for intermediate acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h is reduced
by 0.3 seconds to 3.5 seconds.

These performance figures owe themselves to exhaust turbochargers with
variable turbine geometry, featuring for the first time in a gasoline
engine model. At the heart of this technology are adjustable guide blades,
which direct the engine exhaust flow variably and precisely onto the
turbine wheel of the exhaust turbocharger. The principle of variable
turbine geometry unites the advantages of small and large exhaust
turbochargers and leads to a discernable improvement in flexibility and
acceleration, particularly at low speeds.

To transfer the available power to the road, the new generation of the 911
Turbo features a redesigned all-wheel drive with an electronically
controlled multi-disc clutch. Porsche Traction Management (PTM) ensures
variable power distribution to the two driven axles. Depending on the
driving conditions, the all-wheel electronics system constantly determine
the optimal torque distribution to ensure the best-possible drive. In
practice this translates as high agility on narrow country roads,
outstanding traction in rain and snow and optimal active safety even at
high speeds. These properties make the Porsche Traction Management system
in the new 911 Turbo one of the most powerful and, at the same time,
lightest all-wheel systems on the market.

The new 911 Turbo’s driving performance is duly tempered by its brake
system, which comprises monobloc fixed-caliper disc brakes with six pistons
at the front axle and four at the rear.

In comparison with the Type 996, the diameter of the internally ventilated
and perforated brake discs at the front and rear wheels has been increased
by 20 millimeters to 350 millimeters. As an option, Porsche is also
offering its optimized ceramic brake system, PCCB (Porsche Ceramic
Composite Brake). The advantages of this high-tech material mean a
reduction of 17 kilograms compared to the standard brake system, excellent
fading stability owing to consistent friction values and absolute corrosion
resistance. The brakes now have a diameter of 380 millimeters at the front
axle and 350 millimeters at the rear.
A characteristic design feature of the new 911 Turbo is the modified front
end with its distinctive, tautly drawn cooling air inlets. In conjunction
with the standard-equipment oval bi-xenon headlights, they define its
unmistakable image. The harmonious front view is enhanced by widely placed
and deep-set fog lights and by new LED flashers, which are situated in the
lateral air inlets of the front end. From the rear perspective too, the
Turbo takes on a more powerful appearance. This is due first and foremost
to its tail end, 22 millimeters wider than that of the previous model, to
which the redesigned wing spoiler element has been aligned. It now slopes
downward slightly at the sides to nestle into the contours of the rear
fenders. The lateral air inlets behind the doors have also been redrawn
and, together with the new air ducts, afford a more efficient supply of
cooling air to the charge-air intercoolers.

The basic Euro price for the 911 Turbo is 115,000 Euros. In Germany it is
available for 133,603 Euros including value added tax and country-specific
requirements. In the USA the 911 Turbo is priced at 122,900 Dollars (not
including taxes), and will be available as from July 8, 2006.

In addition to the 911 Turbo, as a special surprise at the Geneva Motor
Show, Porsche will be presenting another world premiere: the new 911 GT3.
You will receive technical data and photos of this “racing car for the
road” on February 28, 2006, the first press day in Geneva.

[pzgren]

i've just uploaded the new pics: http://www.motorworld.net/forum/show...521&highlight=

[5vz-fe]

That is one hell of a flat 6, I wonder will this makes the second hand price for 996 GT3 drops =P~

[nthfinity]

193 mph with 415 bhp???? :shock: 100mph in 8.7

and of course, GT3 handling... why would anybody buy the turbo?

[ae86_16v]

Originally Posted by 5vz-fe That is one hell of a flat 6, I wonder will this makes the second hand price for 996 GT3 drops =P~

Good . Maybe in a few years (10) I could afford to pick one up .

[Schwalbe]

^^I'm sure the future Porsche Panamera sedan will be awesome, I know the Photoshop pictures gives a good idea of the car in general, but with Porsche we are often agreeably surprised of the final result.

[Cigarette1]

Porsche Cayman





2,7Liter Boxer
245PS
273Nm
0-100km/h = 6,1sec

:arrow: http://www.porsche.com/all/centreforward/uk.aspx

[gucom]

cant really say its looks are a surprise so...this is as cheap as a porsche coupe is gonna get eh? any idea on the price? will it be lower than a boxter S?

[Cigarette1]

Germany ;
Boxster S = +-52000EUR incl. MwST
Cayman = +-48000EUR incl. MwST

Haven't checked the standard equipment, but I think that'll be the same.