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Fun Facts About The Porsche GT2 RS

July 28, 2020 by Gabe Nelson Leave a Comment

Porsche GT2 RS. Photo copyright Porsche AG.

The Porsche GT2 RS, just like its sports car cousins, is a car anyone would love to take for a spin. It is the most powerful 911 version ever produced, benefitting from an enhanced flat-six engine and a track-focused, rear-drive chassis. It’s a winning combination, one that guarantees efficient performance.

Porsche Beauty

The first thing of note is its appearance: it’s a beautiful car. No doubt that it is a 911, but the GT2 RS’ bodywork is more dramatic than the usual 911s. The body is aerodynamic and fitted in the rear with fender cooler ducts, NACA ducts and a park-bench rear wing that makes the car easier to handle.

This rear wing is an important part of the car’s design because it helps the driver control the 700 horsepower and rear-wheel drive vehicle effectively. When combined with the rear diffuser, the rear wing is capable of generating about 900 pounds of downforce. That’s quite a lot for a sports car.

Another notable thing about this car is its sound. A Porsche 911 isn’t the same without a tough sound to match its performance. This one doesn’t disappoint with its aural excitement and appeal, endearing many people to fall in love with this beautiful machine. The engineers examined generations of Porsche cars to get the right sound, finding the proper balance. Fans of the iconic 935 would want a GT2 RS.

The lightweight features of the car stand out from those of a regular car, are state-of-the-art, and better than what you’d find in many places. This exotic car is designed with a carbon rear wing, carbon hood, and carbon fender, a magnesium roof, and lighter glass. These lightweight features contribute to its top speed (est. 211 mph) and optimized engine performance. It does 0-60 mph in just 2.6 seconds and hits the quarter-mile in a blistering 10.3 seconds.

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Engineering Marvel

The Porsche GT2 RS features a lot of engineering greatness and expertise that is built-in.

Theoretically, the car was designed to be awesome but it still has to drive well on a track. This luxurious vehicle offers you lots of power and you’ll find responsive steering and an impressive throttle. The Porsche deserves a transmission box that is capable of handling raw power and it does so with a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch box. There’s no need for a manual gearbox with this car.

The power and torque generated by this vehicle’s powerful engine routes to the rear wheels by the gearbox. The tires are staggered: 245/35R20 up front and 305/30R20 on the rear axle.

The best part of the Porsche 911 GT2 RS is its engine, often described as “brutal,” with mind-blowing performance numbers. The car has a maximum power output of 700 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque which is powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine, bettering the heralded Turbo S. The extra power is generated from larger turbochargers, a new carbon fiber air inlet, and a free-flowing exhaust system.

Water Spray System

All the extra power generated by the turbochargers are cooled by a water spray system that
impacts the intercooler and helps reduce engine temperature. You’ll find radiators and oil coolers behind the front intakes to cool the engine and drivetrain. The vents are made from carbon fiber and are more prominent than those on the Turbo S. They direct air to the intercoolers while the NACA ducts send air to the front brakes.

Porsche has committed a lot of work to bolster the chassis with a stability system in place to help manage power.

Exquisite Interior

The interior quality matches the exterior and doesn’t disappoint. The Porsche 911 GT2 RS features Red Alcantara material on the steering wheel and roof. As expected, you’ll find the standard Porsche racing bucket seat design in bright fabric trim. The rest of the interior comprises carbon fiber trim pieces and a GT trademark fabric door.

The GT2 RS has all the top features you’d expect for one costly nearly $300,000, but is worth the price to the diehard enthusiast with deep pockets.

2017 Nissan GT-R Premium: $109,990

June 6, 2016 by admin 5 Comments

Godzilla Premium is the first of four trim levels.

The refreshed Nissan GT-R is on its way. The latest model receives a nip/tuck, gaining a larger grille, a new hood, and a refreshed interior. The standard-bearer model is the GT-R Premium, outfitted with a Titanium exhaust system and is also the beneficiary of a 20-horsepower boost in performance.

2017 Nissan GT-R Premium

Introduced to the US market in 2009, the current GT-R has served as the halo model for the Nissan brand since. We have also seen this model’s price surge from $70,745 in 2009 to $109,990 for 2017. That’s nearly $40,000 added over the years for a vehicle now in its ninth model year.

The GT-R’s lofty price is well above the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 ($79,400) and the Porsche 911 ($89,400), two competing models. Nissan sells just 100 to 150 models per month with its exclusivity driving the pricing trend and perhaps justifying the $8,220 increase over the 2016 model.

Nissan says the improvements on this all-wheel drive sports car focuses on five areas: exterior design, interior refinement, driving performance, ride comfort and advanced technology.

Nissan Relocates the Paddle Shifters

Up front is a new V-motion grille, enlarged for the sake of delivering better engine cooling. It now comes with a matte chrome finish and a refined mesh design. The new hood features pronounced character lines moving seamlessly from the grille. Moreover, the grille has been strengthened to reinforce stability during high speed driving. Blaze Metallic is the lone new exterior patina added for 2017.

Slip inside and you will find that the updated interior design now features an instrument panel wrapped in customized Nappa leather as well as a refined front seat design developed for improved comfort and holding performance. Nissan also simplified the switch layout narrowing the panel to just 11 switches from the previous 27. An 8-inch capacitive touch panel monitor is in place, replacing the most recent 7-inch layout.

One change certain to cause debate amongst enthusiasts is the relocation of the paddle shifters from the steering column to the steering wheel. Nissan explained the decision as “allowing drivers to make mid-turn gear changes without taking their hands off the wheel.” If you’ve ever driven a car with steering column-mounted paddle shifters, you know that this decision is a big deal.

Available Rakuda Tan Leather Color Scheme

The interior is covered in semi-aniline leather and provides three distinct options, including the newly added Rakuda Tan. The other choices remain Amber Red and Ivory.

Standard for 2017 is NissanConnectSM with Navigation and Mobile Apps and Services, the latter allowing users to manage a smartphone to remotely lock or unlock the car doors, activate the alarm, summon emergency services or track the car if it is stolen.

Performance and Noise Abatement

The 2017 models now has a 565 horsepower rating, an increase of 20 horsepower. Nissan claims the 2017 GT-R has a flatter torque curve for enhanced on-demand acceleration.

Included among the powertrain modifications is a new Titanium exhaust system – standard on GT-R Premium models – imbued with new active noise cancellation and active sound enhancement tech engineered to eliminate superfluous noise while preserving passion during vigorous driving. Also helping the cause is acoustic glass and targeted sound dampening designed to mitigate the invasion of wind and road noise into the sports car’s cabin.

For 2017, the Nissan GT-R is composed of four grade levels. Premium is standard; information about the other three levels will be announced at a later date.

So, what do you think of the refreshed GT-R? This six-figure Nissan is unattainable for all but the most deep-pocketed enthusiasts amongst us. Even a used 2009 model in very good condition will cost you about $50,000, keeping Godzilla out of the reaches of most of us.

Nissan 370Z, anyone?

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Photo copyright Nissan North America.

Kia, Hyundai Star in 2015 J.D. Power Survey

June 23, 2015 by admin 3 Comments

The Dodge Challenger is the top-ranked midsize sporty car.

It wasn’t much more than a decade ago when Hyundai and Kia models were the butt of jokes. Kia especially was held in derision, as models such as its Spectra and Sephia were readily dismissed by critics.

Well, a funny thing happened early in the new millennium — both Korean makes began to raise their quality levels and produce cars that people wanted. Perhaps the model that showcased how quickly these manufacturers could make improvements was when the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, a midsize sedan, was released. The model incorporated exotic styling, an exquisite interior and did so at a price that beat its competitors.

At the same time Hyundai was making its own improvements, Kia followed. Indeed, as soon as a new Hyundai platform was introduced, Kia applied its own design as both brands serve as bookends to the labyrinthine Hyundai Kia Automobile Group. Furthermore, some argue that the Optima is the better looking of the two midsize sedans. In any case, both brands have attracted millions of new customers, propelling the automotive group to the fourth largest in the world.

Porsche, Kia Attract Attention

Kia and Hyundai’s ascendancy in the automobile world has also been confirmed by J.D. Power, the global market research company. Last week, the company released its 2015 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) and once again Porsche finished on top. But Kia at No. 2 and Hyundai at No. 4 bested every mainstream brand. Luxury makes Jaguar and Infiniti nabbed the third and fifth positions.

J.D. Power surveyed more than 84,000 new car owners and asked them to report problems with their vehicles. Those numbers are then tallied and meshed to create a score based on the number of problems per 100 vehicles (PP100).

The industry average is PP112; Porsche led by scoring an 80 followed by Kia (86), Jaguar (93), Hyundai (95), and Infiniti (97).

The Porsche 911 is the top ranked midsize premium sporty car.

A Rising Industry Average

Last year, the industry average was PP116 and Porsche scored a 74 and was followed by Jaguar (87), Lexus and Hyundai (94), and Toyota (105). While Hyundai’s score was virtually unchanged, Kia rose by 20 points from 106.

The Korean brands now have the highest initial quality standings of all brands by market, with a score of PP90. Notably, the European brands passed the Japanese brands for the first time, with a score of PP113. The Japanese brands and the domestics were tied at PP114. Moreover, this is the first time in 29 years of surveys that the Japanese brands collectively performed below the industry average.

Renee Stephens, vice president of U.S. automotive quality at J.D. Power explained that a clear shift in quality leadership is taking place, with the Japanese brands no longer the gold standard. Said Stephens, “While the Japanese automakers continue to make improvements, we’re seeing other brands, most notably Korean makes really accelerating the rate of improvement. Leading companies are not only stepping up the pace of improvements on existing models, but are also working up from to launch vehicles with higher quality and more intuitive designs.”

The highest ranked mainstream full-size model is the Chrysler 300.

Category Leadership, Manufacturing Plant Awards

Four manufacturers — General Motors, Hyundai/Kia, Nissan and Volkswagen — each had four models lead in their respective categories. BMW and Toyota tied with three, Fiat Chrysler and Ford had two apiece, and Mazda had one model.

J.D. Power also recognizes manufacturing plants around the world for quality standards. The company said that BMW’s Rosslyn, South Africa plant, maker of the 3 Series, produces models with the fewest defects or malfunctions. Thus, it garnered Powers’ Platinum Plant Quality Award.

A Toyota plant in Cambridge, Ontario that produces the Toyota Corolla and a Kia plant — Kwangju Plant 1, maker of the Kia Soul, both won regional Gold Plant Quality Awards.

The Hyundai Sonata is an industry and segment leader.

Technology Woes Continue

One area continues to dog most manufacturers and that is technology. Entertainment and connectivity systems are still problem plagued and this was the third consecutive year that this particular complaint topped all others. Voice recognition and Bluetooth connectivity were two standout problems that customers noted.

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J.D. Power: Porsche is the Top Brand for Initial Quality

June 18, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

Results from the 2014 Initial Quality Study (IQS) are in.

One of the more significant measurements of consumer satisfaction with their new vehicles is the annual J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS). The IQS takes a look at the problems owners experience with their new vehicles during the first 90 days of ownership, specifically the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100). The lower the score, the higher the quality.

Porsche Leads the Pack

For the second consecutive year the Porsche brand finished on top with a score of PP74 to show for it. The average score for all brands came in at PP116. Following Porsche were Jaguar at PP87, Lexus at PP92, Hyundai at PP94 and Toyota at PP105. Eighteen brands finished even or above the industry average; 14 finished below average.

Fiat at PP206 had by far the worst score followed by Jeep at PP146, Mitsubishi at PP145, Scion at PP140 and Mazda at PP139. The average industry score rose by 3 points from PP113 as new technologies and hard weather conditions took a toll on customer perceptions.

“Automakers are trying to give consumers the new features and technology they want without introducing additional quality problems into their vehicles,” said David Sargent, vice president of global automotive at J.D. Power. “However, almost all automakers are struggling to do this flawlessly with some consumers indicating that the technology is hard to understand, difficult to use, or simply does not always work as designed.”

Weather Conditions and Initial Quality

Harsh weather can take its toll on customer perceptions too especially when heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, engines and transmissions, are taxed by weather extremes. That was evident this year as much of the eastern half of the United States endured an especially challenging winter.

Even so, automakers do test their vehicles to ensure that they function properly during a variety of climates conditions noted Sargent. Yet, he went on to note that it is “…impossible to completely negate the effects of severe weather,” with those systems as well as paint and exterior moldings affected.

Initial Quality and Owner Loyalty

What is always of interest to car manufacturers is the correlation between vehicle problems and brand loyalty. Now in its 28th year, the IQS reveals that 57 percent of owners who report no problems stay with the brand. If a single problem is found, that loyalty drops to 53 percent, falling to 48 percent for owners who experience two or more problems.

The IQS also looks at models by segment or category. For the 2014 IQS, General Motors had the most winners, six, followed by Hyundai-Kia with five. Ford took top segment honors with four models, the Volkswagen Group and Nissan had three apiece, followed by Chrysler and Mazda with two each. Honda and Lexus each had one.

IQS Assembly Plants

The IQS also looks at plant assembly line quality. The Toyota Motor Corporation’s Cambridge South, Ontario, Canada (TMMC) plant, producer of the Lexus RX, received the Platinum Plant Quality Award. That award is bestowed on the facility that produces models that yield the fewest defects or malfunctions. J.D. Power says that plant quality awards are based solely on defects and malfunctions, and exclude design-related problems. The IQS also recognized a pair of Toyota plants in Japan — Kyushu 1 and Kyushu 2 as well as the Porsche plant in Leipzig, Germany.

This years’s study was conducted in February and May 2014, surveying more than 86,000 new and leased vehicle owners. It represents a 233-question battery, designed to help manufacturers identify problems and find solutions in a bid to improve quality.

Happy Holidays: Enjoy the Porsche Cayman S Eye Candy

December 27, 2013 by admin 9 Comments

Porsche Cayman S delivers the bite.

Porsche Cayman S

Porsche is a name that is widely known, but it may not be fully understood by the motoring public outside of sports car enthusiasts. Personally, I straddle the line between the two camps, preferring sport sedans (Dodge Charger, BMW 3 Series, et al) for practical reasons: I need a back seat for my two teen boys, but my playful side immediately warms up to most any coupe outfitted with a robust engine paired with a stick shift, including one recent Christmas season visitor: the 2014 Porsche Cayman S.

Second Generation Cayman

The Cayman line has been updated for 2014, retaining the styling cues that have defined this mid-engine sports car since its 2005 debut. The Cayman is the coupe version of the Boxster cabriolet, itself introduced in the late 1990s. Thus, these two models are mechanically the same and are treated as a singular model line by Porsche itself.

Among German sports car faithful you may hear dark whispers that the Cayman does a better job of upholding the brand’s iconic good looks than the 911, the quintessential Porsche line that celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2013. Those whispers may be received as blasphemy for Porsche purists who define authentic Porsches as those with a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive layout. Yet, there is an element of truth here too: the current 911 is slightly larger than the previous generation model although its mechanical underpinnings remain true to the original Porsche.

2014 Porsche Cayman S As for this intrepid writer, he knows better than to insert himself in any controversy that cannot possibly deliver an irrefutable response, one he prefers to leave for the purists and enthusiasts to debate. Instead, just hand him the keys and he’ll slide behind the wheel, acquaint himself with the ignition layout, start the engine and promptly take to the road and put it through the paces.

Those paces are enjoyed with the larger of two boxer (horizontally-opposed) engines sitting in the middle of this sports car: a 3.4-liter flathead six cylinder making 325 horsepower at 7,400 rpm and 272 foot-pounds of torque at 4,500 rpm. The standard Cayman is outfitted with a 2.7-liter boxer engine making 275 horsepower at 7,400 rpm and 213 foot-pounds of torque at 4,500 rpm. Both engines are paired with a 6-speed manual or can be equipped with an optional 7-speed dual-clutch automatic with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

2014 Porsche Cayman S

The tested Porsche Cayman S (priced from $63,800) carried an $88,835 sticker price including a $6,730 infotainment package highlighted by a deliciously magnificent Burmester audio system — more about that later. For budget conscious shoppers, the tamer standard 2014 Porsche Cayman retails from a more attainable $52,600. Allow me to cut to the chase here: if you can afford a Porsche, opt for the Cayman S and dress it as you please. Avoid the totally pointless and needless angst that you might otherwise feel.

There is another argument about sports cars that I would like to see laid to rest: “there is no replacement for displacement.” True, higher displacement engines typically bang out more horsepower and torque, and drive faster. Then again, with direct fuel injection, turbochargers, and valve lift technology, smaller engines can provide much power too and in some cases outperform larger engines. Ford has demonstrated this point with its line of EcoBoost engines.

For Porsche, you don’t see turbochargers for the Boxster/Cayman. What you do get is direct fuel injection and VarioCam Plus, the latter combining intake-side camshaft control (VarioCam) and intake side valve lift switchover (Plus) to maximize power and improve the engine’s torque characteristics. No longer available is the Cayman R with its free-flowing exhaust system and 10-hp boost.

Rumored to make an appearance at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show was a turbocharged Porsche Cayman S. With four cylinders. That vehicle did not appear nor were the rumors of an upcoming turbocharged version quelled.

So, let me say this: as delightful that its engine is, the Cayman’s performance is trumped by its exemplary steering and emotional handling. Of course the two go hand-in-hand especially when you’re pushing up the rpms. And the easy shifting transmission shifter is as balanced as this sports car is capable, what allows the driver to handle every twist and turn of the road with equanimity and the parking lot doughnuts you may try with its stability control shut off. And should you stall out the engine in one of your romps, it’ll automatically restart when the clutch is engaged.

2014 Porsche Cayman S

The Cayman looks as if it is always on the go.

Sport Chrono Package

Equipped with a Sport Chrono package, the Porsche Cayman S is best experienced by activating the Sport Plus setting, what automagically enhances chassis, engine and transmission settings, and calibrates the suspension for harder damping and controlled steering for the ultimate in road-hugging excitement. The Cayman S connects the driver to the road by providing confident steering, excellent grip and it can also take 90 degree truns brake free. And those times that you have to stop fast you’ll appreciate how quickly its braking energy is mobilized and how obedient this two-seater is on demand.

Porsche makes the most of a diminutive cabin by equipping the Cayman S with seats that are comfortable, highly supportive, and adjust in 14 ways. Insane changes in December ambient temperatures meant giving both the seat heating and cooling features a work out, mostly to extend the comfort level for those longer drives. There was no back massager present, but enough heat was dispensed to limit the attendant sports car stiffness.

Several performance upgrades and in-cabin amenities added $25,000 to the Cayman’s sticker price. It may seem difficult to fully appreciate the difference that it makes, but the Burmester Highend Surround Sound audio system provided the best audio clarity I have ever heard inside of a car or elsewhere as a matter of fact. Forget going to Carnegie Hall — the acoustics were phenomenal with every dazzling note and vibrating beat accentuated. And the timing at Christmas was especially welcome — Yes, “repeat the sounding joy!”

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Porsche Cayman S in a Mid-Engine Package

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The front and rear storage areas are small, but add up to 15 cubic feet of storage room or what the average midsize sedan delivers. You can place a pair of average size duffle bags in the rear compartment and boxes or other square containers in the deep hole found in the front compartment. Two deep covered storage trays also sit in the rear compartment, large enough to hold your stash of…. Okay, let’s not go there.

Porsche swiped the wheels from the 911, outfitting this model with 20-inch Carrera wheels. Low-profile Pirelli P-Sport tires were the right fat boys for this ride, offering a practical complement to the wheels or as one friend exclaimed, “those tires are sick! ” And the distinctive air scoops fore of the rear tires are both a strong design statement and act as air inductors for the engine. This athlete is ripped and has the six-pack abs to cover its polished frame.

2014 Porsche Cayman S.

Fat boys tires are set within beautiful 20-inch wheels.

Deciding for the Porsche Cayman S

While there yet remains clear distinctions between 911 and Cayman, it should be noted that the upstart model has its place in the Porsche line. Its design is phenomenal, delivering the requisite eye candy and enough intimidation to get everyone to notice. Its net storage areas trump the 911 and while its muscle-pumping performance is overshadowed by its iconic sibling, its driving characteristics may have you seriously considering the second generation of the newer arrival.

Come summer 2014, a fifth Porsche model will hit the market: the Macan — a small sport utility vehicle. With a starting price around $40,000, the newest model will mostly likely outsell Porsche’s current best selling Cayenne SUV. The Porsche brand is changing, but when it comes to sports cars the Porsche Cayman S has the bite and moves worthy of its name.

2014 Porsche Cayman S

Sticker price from $63,800
Price as tested: $88,835
Seats 2 occupants
3.4-liter 24-valve six cylinder boxer engine
325 horsepower @ 7,400 rpm
273 foot-pounds of torque @ 4,500 rpm
3.82 inches bore by 3.05 inches stroke
Engine compression ratio: 12.5-to-1
Six-speed manual transmission
Wheelbase: 97.4 inches
Length: 172.4 inches
Width: 70.9 inches
Height: 51 inches
Passenger volume: N/A
Storage volume: 15 cubic feet (5.3-ft. front; 9.7-ft. rear)
Towing capacity: N/A
EPA: 20 mpg city, 28 mpg hwy.
Premium grade gasoline
Fuel tank: 16.9 gallons
Curb weight: From 2,910 pounds
Vehicle assembly: Osnabruck, Germany

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Porsche Cayman S photos copyright Auto Trends Magazine.

50 Years of the Porsche 911

May 13, 2013 by Mark Martin 4 Comments

Porsche Carrera Speedster. — The classic beauty of the original Porsche endures forever.

The Frankfurt Motor Show in September this year will mark the 50^th anniversary of the launch of the Porsche 911, which was first unveiled at that show in 1963. Porsche has managed to maintain the 911’s position at the forefront of the super car market ever since, with the model being just as popular today as it was five decades ago.

Porsche 911 Background

The 911 was launched as a replacement for the 356, which had entered production in 1948 and was the Porsche company’s first road car. The 356 had been designed prior to World War II, with three manufactured for the 1939 race from Berlin to Rome which was eventually cancelled. It was revived at the end of the War, with 76,000 being manufactured before attention was shifted to the 911.

But did you know that Porsche initially intended to call the car the 901 and that it was unveiled at the Frankfurt with that designation? However, Peugeot launched a complaint claiming that they had the legal rights to car names which featured three numbers with a zero in the middle. Eighty-two 901s were manufactured before Porsche was forced to change the name to the 911.

Contemporary Favorite: Porsche 911 Carrera.

Evolutionary Changes

Gradual improvements have been made to the 911 over the years by Porsche to ensure that it remains current and relevant with modern day motorists. This has led to five major design overhauls since its initial launch. Although aesthetically it has remained largely similar, its evergreen design has helped the 911 maintain its popularity with the Porsche factory in Stuttgart that still ships out 110 911s daily. To date, it has been estimated that 820,000 911s have been manufactured in this Stuttgart factory since 1963.

The 911s continued popularity with car enthusiasts has no doubt been helped by its huge and varied success in motor sport over the past five decades. It is perhaps most associated with the 24 hours of Le Mans; a race which it has been won on remarkable 14 occasions by derivatives of the Porsche 911. This association was heightened by the 1971 film ‘Le Mans’, which featured the legendary Steve McQueen as the lead Porsche driver.

24 Heures du Mans

Porsche 911 overall victory and its first since 1998. Red Bull race winner Mark Webber is strongly tipped to leave Formula One to lead Porsche’s challenge, such is the expectation around the return of the brand to the race.

Le Mans isn’t the only event where the Porsche 911 has made a mark, having also recorded the 10 wins at the 12 hours of Sebring and four victories at the notorious and icy Monte Carlo Rally; highlighting the versatility of the model.

Porsche is also using the motorsport arena to develop the next generation of 911; working with the Williams F1 team to develop a hybrid 911 to compete in GT sports car races. It is expected that this technology will come as standard on future 911s as the fuel crisis becomes more severe.

Porsche 911 On Steroids

Porsche has previously utilized expertise harnessed from motor racing for performance purposes rather than fuel economy. In 1996, it developed a version of the 911 which is amongst the most powerful road going cars ever produced by the German manufacturer. Built with a mid-mounted engine, it was effectively a 700 bhp road legal version of Porsche’s GT1 Le Mans car and was capable of a remarkable top speed of 235 mph.

The Porsche 911 is highly respected within motoring circles, coming in second on the list of ‘100 Coolest Cars’ in a survey conducted by Automobile Magazine. It was also named World Performance Car of the year in 2012.

Porsche Museum Celebration

Porsche itself is also planning on marking the anniversary, with the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany, holding a special exhibition marking the occasion from June 4 through September 29 this year.

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Martin is a self confessed petrol head with an interest in all things motoring and motorsport. He is a graduate with 1st class honors from the University of Chester with a degree in business and marketing. Dissertation was perhaps unsurprisingly focuses on sports sponsorship in Formula 1. Working for MoneySupermarket in the motoring department for almost three years, focusing on motoring research and content.

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