Porsche 918 RSR Coupe Concept
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Porsche 911 Turbo Cabrio
Porsche has revealed a new convertible version of its 911 Turbo set to go on sale in September. The open top 911 Turbo weighs 154lbs. more than the coupe, largely due to reinforcements in the chassis, convertible body and automatic extendable rollover protection behind the rear seats. The three-layer fully-automatic soft top contributes to a low center of gravity and can be raised or lowered in 20 seconds. The Cabriolet is powered by the same 3.6 liter twin turbocharged six-cylinder as hardtop variants, ca
pable of generating 480bhp and 457lb-ft of torque. Up to 501lb-ft of twist is available if the box labeled "Sport Chrono Turbo Package" is ticked off the options list. Contrary to traditional figures, the semi-automatic Tiptronic S propels the car to 62mph in 3.8 seconds, two-tenths quicker than its manual counterpart. A 193mph top speed is identical for both manual and Tiptronic-equipped cars.
The 911 Turbo Cabriolet is a highly aerodynamic car, with a drag coefficient of just 0.31Cd. The active rear spoiler - which extends 30mm further than that of the coupe - is automatically extended at speeds above 75mph to generate negative lift at the rear axle. The front wheels are fitted with high-performance brake calipers derived from those found on the range-topping Carrera GT.
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Porsche Cayenne
After four years the Porsche Cayenne has been updated. Main modifications include a new range of more powerful and m
ore frugal engines, while the styling has also been revised. Unlike most other Porsche evolutions, the character of the DRG has changed significantly, gaining focus and aggression. Headlamps are now a little more horizontal in form, 
though the rear units are less distinct.The basic Cayenne sees a 40PS power hike to 290PS, while the S version now gets a 4.8-liter V8 good for 385PS - the same as the Lamborghini Muira SV had, incidentally. Topping the range as ever is the Turbo, which now touches 500PS for a 0-60mph time of just 5.1 seconds. The new Porsche Cayenne will be in showrooms as of February 24 next year, with prices ranging from around $60,000 to double that for the Turbo.
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Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Porsche has released pictures of the most intense 997 yet, the GT3 RS. Due to be released in spring next year in North America, the RS produces 415PS from its naturally-aspirated 3.6l flat-six, enough for a 0-62mph time of 4.2 seconds. Power is sent through the rear wheels only, whose surrounding shoulders widen by 43mm to accommodate the extra track. Despite this growth, weight is down over the 'regular' GT3 thanks to extra use of carbon-fiber. Standard paint finish is either black or silver, though orange and green will be available as options, complete with color-coded roll-cages.
This will be the first time in 33 years that the homologation model of the 911 will be available in North America, marking the introduction of a range of worldwide racing series.
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Porsche Panamera
After what has already been the most drawn-out model introduction ever (the initial Porsche sketches of the new model having been revealed in 2005), Porsche has finally released the first official rendering of its forthcoming Panamera sedan, set to be launched in 2009.
Though the plan view doesn't show much of the new Porsche's design, the company says the features will 'include a wide and low body offering dynamic proportions and muscular design'. But while the grand tourer will have a 'compact overall look', the interior space is claimed to offer a brand-new experience of roominess, with two single seats and generous headroom at the rear allowing adults to sit in comfort. The sport car maker also touts an elegant and modern cockpit distinguished by high-quality materials.
The big news however, is that Porsche is planning to offer the Panamera with a full parallel hybrid powertrain initially developed for the Cayenne SUV, making it the first four-door sports model to feature the fuel-efficient technology. The system is said to offer an average fuel economy of over 31mpg while enabling the car to retain an unmistakeable Porsche driving experience.
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