| Porsche 911 available from July 2008
The new Porsche 911 will be available in the UK as from 5th July 2008. The new 911 model will have the “Direct Fuel Injection” (DFI) technology as used in the Cayenne V-engines. This DFI technology will help deliver more horsepower and torque whilst using less fuel. This new eco friendly Porsche will be in the VED Band F which will qualify for less vehicle excise duty. All models will VTS tracking system and Porsche are offering a driving experience course. The Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) double-clutch transmission will be available on all of the flat six power units. Porsche Panamera in 2009
A four door, four seater sedan from Porsche - its true. The Panamera just what the market is waiting for, a purist's nightmare?
For a while, there have been rumours flying around about a new secret four-door Porsche. They have now been confirmed.
The name is Panamera, Porsche Panamera. The international car of mystery will be a combination of a coupe and sedan. A concept version of the Panamera will be exhibite dby Porsche at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2005.
There is still some confusion about the exact launch new Porsche - some say it will be 2008 end, others say 2009. Probably, even Porsche doesn't know for sure.
The Panamera will have space for four adults, and four doors. The car is supposed to be a successor to the Porsche 928.
The rationale for this car that will disappoint many Porsche purists? Well, Porsche has nothing to offer to the market that loves it, but needs four doors and space for four adults. BMW, Mercedes Benz and Maserati are the manufacturers catering to that market, and the Porsche can surely make a dent there. The company's association with Volkswagen too will come in handy.
There are rumours that the Panamera will use the Volkswagen Phaeton platform.
Powering the Porsche Panamera four door sedan-coupe will be the same engines that are currenly available on the Cayenne, the Porsche SUV. Which means 4500 cc (4.5 litre), 340 bhp and a 450 bhp turbo version.
New Porsche SUV will be on sale here in February
The Cayenne GTS, due to be officially launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show, will arrive in the UK next spring. It is the first SUV to receive Porsche's electronic damping system, which is usually reserved for their sports cars. This lowers the car by 24mm, and should mean some handling improvements.
The engine has been enhanced as well, giving 405bhp at 6,500rpm from the 4.8 litre direct fuel injection V8. This means that with the six-speed manual gearbox that comes as standard, the GTS can get from 0-60 in 6.1 seconds, half a second quicker than the Cayenne S. Also standard are 21" alloy rims, 12-way adjustable sports seats, and a vehicle tracking system.
The exterior bears resemblance to the Cayenne Turbo, but there are two paint colours exclusive to the GTS: Nordic Gold Metallic and GTS Red. Prices will start at £54,350.
Porsche 911 Carrera Review
The Porsche 911 Carrera comes in a variety of formats. Prices start from £60,810 rising to £94,280 for the GT3 RS and £97,840 for the 911 Turbo. With a menu of Targas, Cabrios and Coupes, there is plenty to choose from, but what’s new for 2007?
It could be said that the iconic, 911 Carrera hasn’t changed too much, over the years. The changes have been gradual, through more ‘evolutionary’ transition than outright makeovers and excessive re-design.
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