The Cajun will be an “efficient and sporty model” with “typical Porsche features such as light weight, ease of handling and agility,” according to the company.

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But when a classic race car and luxury performance maker like Porsche shows up with their 911 GT3 R Hybrid, and parks it in a public lot, it’s going to get gawked at. Maybe that was the plan.

Porsche’s “racing lab” came up with their 40,000-RPM electric hybrid engine, which kicks the butt of most other gas-electric rides. The lucky driver of this Porsche can direct the power generated, up to 120 kilowatts, or 60 kilowatts per front motor, to the front wheels at will.

The Porsche 911 GT3R (long enough name?) follows the basic rechargeable hybrid tech – a generator behind each wheel, which gets its power from braking and acceleration.

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The V8 is evolved from the 3.4-liter engine in Porsche’s RS Spyder LMP2 race car. It makes “over 500 horsepower,” according to Porsche, and has a 9,200-rpm redline. It joins forces with electric motors mounted in both the front and rear axles that make a combined 218 horsepower. Porsche’s PDK 7-speed, twin-clutch automated manual transmission delivers power to the rear wheels, while the two front motors drive the front wheels directly through a fixed ratio.

Get this concept car on a track and you’d be timing it at 3.2 seconds to 60 mph, says Porsche. That’s quicker than a Carrera GT and would almost certainly make it the quickest Porsche road car ever. It would also be the most fuel-efficient, as consumption is said to be on the order of 3 liters per 100 km on the European test cycle, which is round about 78 mpg.

A lithium-ion battery pack mounted behind the 918 Spyder’s passenger compartment provides juice for the electric motors. In addition to the plug-in capability, the batteries regenerate using KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System), the system developed for Formula 1 that recovers energy that would otherwise be lost as heat during braking.

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That’s right, the Porsche Design Group has released an official RFF135 catamaran. Singapore-based Royal Falcon Fleet will bring us the RFF135, meant to be a “spacecraft on the water.” She measures 135 feet long and features sleek styling with room for 20. RFF135 is powered two massive MTU engines that produce 4600 horse power, which allows the catamaran a top speed of 35 knots (or 40 mph).

According to Roland Heiler, executive director of the PDG: “The sole requirement from Royal Falcon Fleet was to implement contours outside of the stereotypical boat aesthetic. This gave us considerable creative latitude and the result was a revolutionary design – a real challenge for the ship architects.” RFF135 should launch fourth quarter of 2010. more photos: WCF

Press Release:

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is proudly presenting a new top model at the pinnacle of its broad range of production sports cars: The new Porsche 911 Turbo combines far-reaching innovations in technology with fine tuning and supreme refinement in design. All key features of this high-performance sports car have been significantly improved, the new 911 Turbo combining a substantial improvement in fuel efficiency and lower weight with more power, even higher speed, and enhanced driving dynamics.

Sales of the new Porsche 911 Turbo in both Coupé and Cabriolet guise are starting in Germany on 21 November 2009. The Euro base price without value-added tax and national specifications is Euro 122,400.- for the Coupé and Euro 131,800.- for the Cabriolet. The gross retail price in Germany, therefore, is Euro 145,871.- for the Coupé and Euro 157,057.- for the Cabriolet, in each case including 19% value-added tax and national specifications.

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At the front, the 997 gets a new face with larger carbon fiber air intakes without fog lights as in the GT2 version. The fog lamps had to go in order for the proper placement of a removable carbon fiber front spoiler that greatly increases down force on the 997. At the back is a new bumper giving the car a wider stance that features a twin-finned carbon fiber rear diffuser for the quad exhaust and comes with larger side vents to improve airflow.

A carbon fiber wing also improves down force and there is a carbon composite engine lid with extra air scoops to feed even more oxygen to this huffin’ and puffin’ 997. The V-306 20-inch wheels are forged from 3 pieces with a twin, 7-spoked and center mesh design. They come with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires. The tuning package is available for sale as of March 23rd.

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Porsche not only offers their Boxster entry-level sports car, but the Cayman coupe brings a higher level of performance to the table. Coming in regular and S-trim, the 2008 Cayman has the looks, power and performance to please any sports car enthusiast.

The first thing you’ll notice is the power you are controlling. The reason for this power is the six-cylinder engine with Porsche’s VarioCam variable valve timing system. The base trim gets a 245 horsepower 2.7 version that teams with a standard five-speed manual or an optional six-speed manual transmission. The higher level Cayman S gets a 3.4-liter variation that can get up to 295 horsepower and comes standard with the six-speed. Porsche also offers both models the Tiptronic S five-speed automatic transmission that boasts a manual-shift provision. Change your driving preference to either “economy” or “sport” depending on how you drive and road conditions. The middle positioning of the engine allows for a trunk under the hood and under the rear hatch.

The flawless setup and spacious storage come on the distinctive teardrop shaped coupe. Inside the aerodynamic eye candy is an equally appealing inside. Leather upholstery covers the two accommodating sports seats. The steering wheel, gearshift and other surfaces also are doused in leather to provide better grip and a dose of luxury. The functional center console houses controls for the audio system, automatic climate control and more. Above the controls there rests a 5.8-inch color display that shows maps with directions from the Porsche Navigation system. This control gauge also holds the onboard computer, electronic logbook and hands-free mobile phone system controls.

The two-occupants are protected with dual-stage front airbags, side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags; all of these are standard! Other safety features include antilock brakes, an electronic stability system, Bi-Xenon headlights, an anti-theft system and more!

This mid-level sports car can holds it own on the road and give you the feeling of driving on the racetrack.

The Cayenne SUV spices up Porsche’s sports car line up. This family car proves that you can combine practicality with luxury, style and performance. The Cayenne comes in base model, as a Cayenne S trim, Cayenne GTS trim and the Cayenne Turbo. All give an exhilarating show.

The design was created with optimal functionality kept in mind. The Cayenne models have a resonance air-intake system that uses intake valves to create waves that siphon more air into the engine. This natural power burst helps the base 3.6-liter V6 engine get up to 290-horsepower. The Cayenne S 4.8-liter V8 gets kicked up to 385 horsepower and the higher levels are boosted to 500 horsepower in the 4.8-liter V8 engine. V6 Cayennes have the choice of a six-speed manual or automatic transmission and the V8 models only come with the automatic; all models have standard four-wheel drive. The engines are improved with other useful technologies such as direct fuel injection, variable valve timing, lubrication and efficient engine management system.

This powerful drive train propels the sports-like SUV not only on the road, but off-road as well. With technology such as Porsche Traction Management, Porsche Stability Management and Porsche Hill Control, the 2008 Cayenne almost seems like it was meant to be off-road.

Inside the Cayenne is the familiar Porsche interior. There is a beautiful combination of leather upholstery on all five seats and a visually compelling instrument cluster; the gauges give various vehicle diagnostics from the onboard computer such as tire pressure, engine status, fuel status and more. The display monitor on the center console is surrounded by controls for features such as climate control and audio setting. The display screen shows maps that are created from the Porsche Navigation System and displays from the Rearview Camera and ParkAssist. Underneath this sits the gearshift; the higher models get the option to switch between “sport,” “comfort” and “normal” drivetrains, so you can customize your ride to your liking. To add icing to the cake, there is also an option for the Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment system. This puts displays on the back of the headrests so passengers can view whatever you select to play.

Everyone keeps safe as well. The standard safety features include antilock brakes, an electronic stability system, Anti-theft protection and optional Bi-Xenon headlights. In addition, the slew of airbags also provides further protection from the unexpected. The airbags include dual-stage frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags.

Whether you’re going for a stylish look, off-roading, pure power, functionality or all of the above, the 2008 Cayenne can deliver what you need, with some spice.

Only the best sports cars come from German automaker Porsche and the 2008 Boxster model is a prime example of what Porsche is capable of producing. The Boxster comes in regular trim, S trim and a limited edition of both of these. The Boxster gests a standard 2.7-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine that can make 245 horsepower and the S-trim gets a 3.4-liter that can make 295 horsepower; both engines have VarioCam Plus for variable valve timing. The 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual and 5-speed automatic transmission are available with overdrive. The automatic features an auto-manual feature.

The sleek and stylish design of the Boxster is specially designed to optimize all airflow for maximum performance. The curving front air ducts channel the air to cool the engine radiators; the directional spoilers then pass it to the brakes to cool them off. The large intakes on the front and rear also help the airflow work in the sports cars favor even more. The smart design sits on standard 17-inch quality wheels, while the S trim gets a further impressive 18-inch wheel set. There are other wheels available as options. The retractable convertible top is the cherry on the top. In 12 seconds, your convertible or optional hard top can provide you with an open or closed cabin.

The cabin pampers two inhabitants in an interior that features a larger amount of space. There are standard leather-upholstered bucket seats that can be electrically adjusted to give the occupant that perfect fit. There are other comfort-orientated seats are available. Speaking of comfort, the 2008 model is completely stock piled with it! The interior is spoiled with commodities such as climate control, a Bose® Surround Sound audio System, heated seats, MP3 capabilities, water-repellent side windows and more!

Amidst all of this is an impressive set of safety equipment. Along with the usual front airbags are side-impact and head-protection airbags. The other safety features the 2008 Boxster carries include an electronic stability system, tire pressure monitoring, antilock brakes, Bi-Xenon lights and an intelligent alarm system that uses radar to protect against theft.

The driver is provided useful touches as well. The LCD screen that rests just under the dash allows the Navigation system to give visual direction displays. In addition, the onboard computer will offer the driver various vehicle diagnostics such as average fuel consumption, how many miles until the gas runs out and more. Other optional features to improve the driving experience include Park Assist, a hands-free mobile system and an electronic logbook.

This is one sports car that you don’t want to miss out on!