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Porsche 911 GT3 R Picture
Porsche’s hybrid racer the GT3 R, version 2.0, courtesy of Road&Track magazine.Porsche 911 GT3 R image
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The new RUF CTR 3 comes with a mid-engine design, which distinguishes it from the first two CTR generations that had their engines in the rear. However, the body of the new CTR 3 is claimed as a completely new development which is not based on any existing mid-engine concept.
The new RUF CTR 3 is aerodynamically designed for high speed. Its twin-turbocharged 3.8 litre flat-six cylinder engine has an output of 750 HP at 7,100 rpm, producing maximum torque of 708 ft/lbs at 4,000 rpm, with CO2 emissions about 311 (g/kg). Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes only 3.2 seconds, and its maximum speed is 380 km/h (236 mph).
The sequential shift 6-speed transmission in the CTR 3 is a new design and is transversely mounted. It can manage torque up to 855 ft/lbs. The sport suspension is designed for high-level driving dynamics and safety. The front axles use MacPherson struts and an anti-roll bar. The rear axles utilize motorsport technology with horizontal coilover shock absorbers fixed over pushrods connected to the wheel carriers.
The brake system of the new RUF CTR 3 is designed to match the high engine and suspension performance. Both front and rear axles utilize 6-piston fixed light alloy calipers and ventilated, cross drilled ceramic composite discs. Each brake disc is 380 mm in diameter. A specially designed Bosch anti-lock braking system is standard.
The CTR 3 rolls on forged aluminum wheels with center lock. At the front 255/35 ZR 19” tires are mounted on 8.5” x 19” wheels, while at the rear 335/30 ZR 20” tires are mounted on 12.5” x 20” wheels.
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Porsche has just announced the new Panamera S Turbo which will properly unveil at New York Auto Show or Shahghai Auto Show. It will likely to be presented in both shows.
Panamera Turbo S include 4.8 liter bi-turbo V8 engine which produces 500 PS (368 kW / 493 bhp) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) on the standard Panamera Turbo model. With this configuration PanameraTurbo S reach 0 - 100 km/h just in 3.8 seconds with top speed 306 km/h (190 mph) The power boost was achieved by means of new titanium-aluminum turbines for the bi-turbo system and an optimized engine management.
Panamera Turbo S consume 11.3 liters / 100 km when fitted with specially designed 19 inch rims and low roll-resistance tires from Michelin. Porsche also offers 20-inch wheels on the model. Panamera Turbo S other standar includes Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) and the Sport Chrono Package Turbo.
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Porsche makes some amazingly capable and exciting machines. The German speedmeisters at Ruf are fans of those cars, but they like to take them, lock them in their insane asylum factory and release them back into the world as roadgoing rocketships. The company's latest creation, unveiled on the 2011 Geneva Motor Show floor, is the Ruf Rt 12 R.
Based on the (quite pedestrian by comparison) Porsche 911 Turbo, the Ruf Rt 12 R begins life with the stock 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine. That unit is good for 500 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque (516 lb-ft with the overboost function). After Ruf gets its mitts on the powerplant, output swells to 730 hp and 693 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired to Porsche's six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel-drive system. And if you're a rich lunatic,
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Posted on 10 March, 2011 by bestcarreviews.Tags: Porsche, 918, RSR, Reveal, Detroit, 2011, Premiere, World, Debut, Spyder, intelligent, performance, 111 years after its first world premiere, Porsche shows a recreation of the world's first hybrid vehicle. Achim Stejskal, Manager of the Porsche Museum, talks about the challenges involved in this project. More information on www.porsche.co.uk
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Posted on 10 March, 2011 by bestcarreviews.Tags: 2011, geneva, auto, show, porsche, 918, rsr, hybrid, gt3, cup, lemans, high speed, automobiles Dr. Ing. hc F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is continuing to extend its performance and high efficiency competence via intensive development work in the field of hybrid technology. With the Porsche 918 RSR, the manufacturer of sporty premium vehicles is presenting a high-end synthesis of 2010's successful hybrid concepts. The two-seater mid-engine coupé 918 RSR clearly reveals what happens when the technology fitted in the 911 GT3 R hybrid and the design of the 918 Spyder are transferred to a modern, innovative super sports car. With its highly-efficient flywheel accumulator, the 911 GT3 R hybrid racing car proved to be an attention magnet during competition racing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit, during the American Le Mans Series races (ALMS) in Road Atlanta/USA and the ILMC run in China's Zhuhai. It demonstrated its massive performance potential under realistic motor racing conditions against top competitors. The 911 GT3 R Hybrid, referred to internally as the "Race Lab" actually
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Porsche is now offering the Black Edition treatment for the Boxter S, which will be limited to 987 units across the world, and which will go on sale in around two months.
Exterior tweaks include black paint, a black set of the Boxster Spyder’s lightweight 19in alloys, black ‘Boxster S’ lettering on the rear luggage compartment lid, ‘Black Edition’ script on the black fabric hood, plus black roll bars, black air intakes, and black exhaust pipes.
The same monochrome look from its 911 sibling dominates the interior.The seats—available either as cloth with leather accents or fully wrapped in cowhide—are all black, as are the instruments and the trim on the dashboard and center console.A badge on the glovebox lets you know which of the 987 cars you’ve bought, while sat-nav, Bluetooth, an u
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2011 Porsche 911 Black Edition Wallpaper
Porsche this spring is introducing the limited 911 Black Edition, with prices starting at $81,300 for the Coupe and $91,300 for the Cabriolet.North American production will be limited to around 575 units, or about 30 percent of the worldwide allocation of 1,911 units.
The Black Edition is a special equipment package on the 911 Carrera fitted with the 345-horsepower 3.6-liter flat-6 engine, which can be equipped with either a six-speed manual gearbox or the PDK seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.
Exterior highlights are provided by the 19-inch 911 Turbo II forged alloy wheels, the glossy metallic appearance of which perfectly complements the discreet elegance of these 911 models.In addition, the wheel rims provide an unobstru
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2012 Porsche Boxster Our spy photographers tally erst again spotted the 2012 Porsche Boxster, with the latest images giving us the optimum seem yet at the upcoming change top. The Boxster has dropped many fabric and also side whatever echt embody parts – alter if the side lights are solace postiche.
Although it power countenance equal the contemporary possibility at honours modality, upon fireman inspection, one can see that every window – and the cloth top – are all new. The new supporter testament also be significantly igniter than the afoot car, with the expectation that the succeeding Boxster instrument be the “most thrifty Porsche e’er.”
We don’t change approval on powerplant collection yet, but we’re investigating on both “Boxster” and “Boxster S” offerings. Notwithstanding, fut
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Debut for the 2011 version of the world’s most successful GT race car.The Porsche 911 GT3 RSR takes off into the new motorsport season with extensive modifications.
The new 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR comes with a 4.0-litre, 6-cylinder boxer engine that now develops 455 hp (355 kW) at 7,800 rpm and 450 Nm of torque.Porsche six-speed gearbox with sequential jaw-type shift; oil/water heat exchanger, single-mass flywheel; hydraulic disengagement lever; three-plate carbon-fibre clutch; rear wheel drive; limited slip differential 45/65 percent.
On the back of the 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR is a newly optimized wing that has been repositioned to provide maximum downforce.Other enhancements are plainly obvious on the front of the car, including a new front lip that provides improved downforce.The
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