German tuner Prior-Design has unveiled a new tuning package for the Porsche 911 GT3.
Dubbed Porsche 911 DB3, it is all about visual upgrades except a new custom built exhaust.
Package starts off with a new front with carbon spoiler blade and carbon inlets which provide more downforce. Other changes include new side sills and on the [...]
January 29, 2010
Prior-Design unveils tuning package for the 911 GT3 dubbed PD3
January 28, 2010
Video: “Made by Hand” – Porsche 356 construction
Very interesting video series from the early 1960s showing the Porsche factory and the construction of the beautiful 356. There are five long videos below, so sit back, relax and enjoy!
Blast from the past: Singer 911!
Porschephiles and classic Porsche lovers in particular are in for a very special treat!
Singer Vehicle Design have successfully reinvented the ‘classic 911′ by introducing the ‘Singer 911′.
It’s nothing but a pure, exotic blend of classic design and character and modern performance and technology. It’s not an imitation, clone or a hot-rod as such, but a [...]
January 21, 2010
9ff introduces GTurbo conversions with up to 1000 hp
9ff has launched three new conversions called GTurbo for the Porsche 997 GT3 and 997 GT3 RS. In stock the first one has 435 hp and the RS version 450 hp.
A bi-turbo conversion kit offers up to 1000 hp, which is 650 hp more than in the stock GT3 RS!!!
9ff offers the following conversions:
9ff [...]
TechArt GT Street RS sets new lap record at Sachsenring race track
TechArt GT Street RS based on the 911 GT2 has broken the former lap record at the 3,671 meter Sachsenring race track with a lap time of 1:31.94, previous record holder was Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce, with a lap time of 1:36.29.
That’s 4.47 seconds faster, which is not bad considering how short the track [...]
Rumor: Porsche working on a 550+ hp 911 GT2 RS
Don’t get too excited as this is still a rumor, but surely something every Porsche fan would love to see. According to TeamSpeed.com, Porsche is preparing a hardcore 911 GT2 RS which will very likely make its world debut in March at the Geneva Auto Show.
This rear-wheel drive beast will get the new 3.8-liter Turbo [...]
speedART BTR II 580 based on the second generation 997 Turbo
speedART has taken the second generation 911(997) Turbo as a base for their new project called BTR II 580. Power on the stock 911 Turbo has been increased from 500 hp to 580 hp and 720 Nm of torque.
speedART engineers installed revised engine electronics and a new sport exhaust system. The sport exhaust is available [...]
9ff TR-1000 hits 391 km/h (243 mph) – Fastest Porsche 911 in the world
9ff has done it again! The 9ff TR-1000 reached a top speed of 391.7 km/h (243.4 mph) at the ATP automotive testing circuit in Papenburg, Germany.
Based on the Porsche 911 Turbo it packs an insane 1000 hp at 7800 rpm and 1040 Nm of torque. 9ff engineers added larger turbochargers, an improved intercooler, sport camshafts, [...]
January 20, 2010
Ford unveils Mustang GT Daytona 500 Pace Car
For the first time ever, Ford Mustang will pace Daytona 500 on February 14th at Daytona International Speedway. The last time a Ford served as pace car for the Daytona 500 was 40 years ago when a Ford Torino GT convertible led the field to the green flag.
This special edition Mustang features a special Daytona [...]
Maserati North America announces US pricing for the GranTurismo Convertible
Base price for this luxury grand touring convertible starts at $135,800 plus taxes, title and other fees. This four-seat convertible is offered with 9 exterior colors in standard with 5 optional hues and 6 different soft top colors (Black, Burgundy, Blue, Dark Gray, Beige and Dark Brown).
There are 10 shades of Poltrona Frau leather available [...]