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Porsche Boxster Spyder

Anthony Crawford — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:26:22 +0000

Pure, light, and fast, made up the DNA code for the original Porsche 550 when it was first revealed to the public at the 1953 Paris Motor Show. The 550 as it was initially known before the Spyder nameplate was added, was built with a single purpose in mind, to win races, and win it [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Porsche Boxster Spyder

Porsche 911 GT3 RS & 911 Sport Classic

Anthony Crawford — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:50:44 +0000

By far one of the hottest looking cars at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, was the latest iteration of Porsche’s awesome 911 GT3 RS. Despite the number of high-end exotics in Hall 5, it was Porsche’s finest speed machine, which commanded all the attention from the ‘real’ enthusiasts. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a die-hard Ferrari fan [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS & 911 Sport Classic

Volkswagen takes 49.9 per cent stake in Porsche

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:40:59 +0000

It was Porsche that originally tried to buy Volkswagen, now its Volkswagen buying Porsche, not all of it of course but just 0.1 per cent short of half ownership. The agreement was finally reached after extensive talks between the two companies. As it stands now Volkswagen will acquire a “participation” in the operating business of Porsche [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Volkswagen takes 49.9 per cent stake in Porsche

Porsche Boxster R spy pics

Matt Brogan — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:46:27 +0000

Porsche engineers picked the wrong day to take the top down on this car. When the Porsche Boxster Speedster was caught on camera with the top open for the first time, the Nürburgring was besieged with rain. Although the last Speedster trimline came on the 911 line, this latest prototype is concealing the Speedster’s classic double [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Porsche Boxster R spy pics

2013 Porsche Spyder first pics

Matt Brogan — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:19:49 +0000

CarAdvice has today received two renderings of what we believe to be a very near representation of the Volkswagen BlueSport Concept based 2013 Porsche Spyder. Rumoured to share many of its components with the Audi R2, the much loved Spyder will return to roads boasting a “reputation for unrivalled driving dynamics, but in a much lighter, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2013 Porsche Spyder first pics

Porsche unveils line-up for Frankfurt

George Skentzos — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:40:54 +0000

Porsche has prepared perhaps its most ambitious showcase yet, with one European and four world premieres planned for next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Demonstrating its strength in innovation, Porsche will present the 911 Turbo, the 911 Sport Classic (limited to 250 examples), the 911 GT3 RS – and its motor sport twin the 911 GT3 Cup [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Porsche unveils line-up for Frankfurt

Volkswagen ponders Porsche Panamera platform

Matt Brogan — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 05:12:58 +0000

While the board of Volkswagen AG may have already voted to axe the Panamera from the Porsche line-up post merger, a report published by Edmunds today has said the four-door coupe’s platform will be used by at least one of the company’s other premium brands. With so little clarification available we’re left wondering as to [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Volkswagen ponders Porsche Panamera platform

Porsche TechArt GTstreetRS (GT2)

Karl Peskett — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:39:50 +0000

This is one Porsche for which you’ll need your brave pills Locked away in the German countryside is an unassuming light grey building. It’s two storeys high, and a sloping car park on the right hand side dips away to a few garages at the back. To drive down the road, you’d probably go straight past [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Porsche TechArt GTstreetRS (GT2)

Porsche 911 Sport Classic special edition

George Skentzos — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:54:45 +0000

Porsche has unveiled its special edition 911 Sport Classic in the lead up to its official debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. Porsche is bringing back the tradition of exclusive series built in very small numbers with the 911 Sport Classic which will be offered in a production run limited to just 250 cars worldwide. [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Porsche 911 Sport Classic special edition

World’s fastest car show, no speed limits!

Anthony Crawford — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:12:31 +0000

It does seem strange doesn’t it, that each year, millions of people around the world flock to car shows of static displays of their favourite four-wheel objects, specifically designed to move us from one place to another. It’s hardly what you would call the ideal environment to evaluate what is functionally, a moving object. And the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

World’s fastest car show, no speed limits!

More Porsches, Suzuki tie-up; says VW boss

David Twomey — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:13:17 +0000

Volkswagen is looking at three new models for the Porsche line up to bolster sales for the German sports car maker and is interested in a small car tie-up with Japanese carmaker, Suzuki, according to the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Martin Winterkorn. Reuters Newsagency quotes an interview Dr Winterkorn, above, gave to the German business publication [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

More Porsches, Suzuki tie-up; says VW boss

Video: 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS facelift

George Skentzos — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:21:41 +0000

Following its official debut yesterday, Porsche has released a new video showcasing the performance of its facelifted 911 GT3 RS. Designed to be the ultimate rear-wheel drive sports car, the RS boasts a normally aspirated 3.8-litre six-cylinder boxer engine which generates an impossible 336kW. Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Video: [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Video: 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS facelift

Porsche 911 GT3 RS launched

Matt Brogan — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:12:03 +0000

Porsche’s 911 racecar for the road, the 911 GT3 RS, is making its way to the start line. The most sporting road-going 911 of them all will bring increased engine power, reduced weight, slicker gearbox ratios and upgraded body and suspension changes when it goes on sale in Australia in the second quarter of 2010. As the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS launched

Spied: 2011 Porsche Cayenne

Matt Brogan — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:02:46 +0000

Porsche’s upcoming 2011 Cayenne SUV has once again been spotted undergoing testing in Germany. The exterior follows in Porsche’s philosophy of evolutionary design but from the spy pictures, it appears clear that the new model features a much sleeker appearance than the current Cayenne. One of our shooters got a glimpse of the interior and reports that [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Spied: 2011 Porsche Cayenne

Volkswagen agrees to purchase 42 per cent of Porsche, merger ahead

Matt Brogan — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:49:16 +0000

Following news yesterday of Volkswagen and Porsche likely being held under the parent company name of Auto Union, news this morning from Reuters Newsagency can confirm that following weeks of negotiations, VW has agreed to purchase a 42 per cent stake in Porsche, totalling a US$4.7 billion investment. The move will combine the two German manufacturers, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Volkswagen agrees to purchase 42 per cent of Porsche, merger ahead

Auto Union name set to return as VW, Porsche parent – report

Matt Brogan — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:24:56 +0000

Reports out of Germany this morning indicate that the boards of Volkswagen and Porsche have agreed on a deal that would combine their businesses, potentially under the historic Auto Union name. The combined group would reportedly be led by current VW CEO Martin Winterkorn and, under the new entity, Porsche would operate independently from the other [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Auto Union name set to return as VW, Porsche parent – report

Video: 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo facelift

George Skentzos — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:10:52 +0000

Porsche has has released a video showcasing its new generation 911 Turbo Coupe and Cabriolet models. Rather than bore you with endless text, sit back and watch the new models in all their glory while the rather polite narrator fills you in on all the facts. Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Video: 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo facelift

2010 Porsche 911 Turbo facelift revealed

Matt Brogan — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:21:38 +0000

Porsche has today released details – as well as one grainy image – of its facelifted 2010 911 Turbo model and, consistent with brand’s tradition of minimal styling changes, the main alterations to this year’s model take place beneath the skin. As well as a moderate increase in price, the 2010 model receives more power, better [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2010 Porsche 911 Turbo facelift revealed

2011 Porsche Cayenne SUV spied

George Skentzos — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:45:07 +0000

Porsche’s new generation Cayenne SUV has been spotted yet again undergoing testing in Germany, this time with slightly less camouflage. In keeping with the Porsche philosophy of evolutionary design, the new Cayenne is seemingly much sleeker in appearance than its predecessor. Reports from our spy photographer who managed to catch a glimpse of the interior has said [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2011 Porsche Cayenne SUV spied

Porsche merged into Volkswagen

David Twomey — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:37:01 +0000

German sports car maker, Porsche, will be merged into the Volkswagen group of companies following an all-night board meeting that sealed the fate of the company. Volkswagen chairman Ferdinand Piech tightened his grip over Porsche on Thursday after the company’s chief executive was ousted following a power struggle to keep Porsche independent. Porsche’s board, of which Mr [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Porsche merged into Volkswagen