Audi overhauls the R8 – but is it competitive enough?
May 2007 and the Audi R8 was a month away from its UK launch. I sneaked a peak of the first right-hand drive UK car and signed an order within the hour. Then the doubts started to set in.
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New Porsche 911: Is this now the best car in the world?
Whether or not you’re a fan of Porsche’s most enduring model, it’s impossible to ignore just how influential it has been in the world of motoring (and motorsport). At 48 years young, it might be getting on a bit and yet it shows no sign of stagnating. The 2010 911 GT3 R Hybrid became the world’s first hybrid to compete in an international GT championship. But the crowning glory of Weissach’s most iconic car is the role it plays as a benchmark for every other manufacturer to reach and (try to) beat.
First official pictures of the New 2012 Porsche 911
The first official images of the new 2012 Porsche 911 have been published on Jalopnik this afternoon, showing the new front and rear lights which until now had been hidden behind some cleverly contrived camouflage (designed to make the 991 look like the outgoing 997 model).
Black Edition: Porsche’s 911 Carrera dons its ‘little black dress’
Well, this is a rarity – a special edition Porsche model that costs no more than base model, so it’s little surprise that the availability will be limited. The 911 Black Edition is powered by the 3.6 litre 340 bhp (254 kW) engine from the 911 Carrera combined with a comprehensive equipment package and available in any colour you like – as long as it’s black.
Uwe Gemballa Found Executed in South Africa
Uwe Gemballa, CEO of Gemballa Automobiletechnik, famed tuner of Porsche sports cars, was found murdered in Pretoria, South Africa at the weekend.
Mr Gemballa was found murdered in the style of an execution, with his hands tied behind his back and a bullet wound in the back of the head. He was reportedly in South Africa on business looking to close a deal which would see his cars being sold in the region.
Porsche unveils 402bhp 911 Carrera GTS
Say hello to another 911 in the form of the 911 Carrera GTS which sees 23bhp more than a standard Carrera S and a…
Porsche launches Carrera Cup GB Scholarship, Drivers Republic on the panel of judges
Porsche Cars Great Britain has announced a £100,000 scholarship scheme for its Carrera Cup Championship in 2009. It’s a stunning prize, and the plan…
Porsche push DFI technology
It may not be a matter of global importance, but the future direction of Porsche’s high performance engine development has been slightly up in…