Porsche opens up the new 911 Targa 4 & Targa 4S (Autoblog)
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Porsche opens up the new 911 Targa 4 & Targa 4S (Autoblog)
Filed under: Convertibles , Sports/GTs , Porsche Click for a hi-res gallery of the new Porsche 911 Targa 4S Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. That seems to be the motto of the newest iteration of the latest generation of the Porsche 911. The new 911 Targa is available exclusively with all-wheel-drive, in either Targa 4 or Targa 4S guise, bearing the 911 Turbo-derived electronic four-wheel-drive system that replaces the viscous mechanical system on the previous generation , and coupled to Stuttgart’s new PDK dual-clutch transmission. What sets the Targa model apart, though, is its sixteen-and-a-half-square-foot glass sliding roof, specially treated to filter out UV rays that can be opened in just seven seconds to let the air in. Sale of the new model in the United States will begin in October, just as the sunshine’s going away (depending on where you live) with list prices of $89,500 and $100,100 respectively. Check out the press release after the jump for more info, and the images in the gallery below for more angles. Gallery: 2009 Porsche 911 Targa 4S [Source: Porsche] Continue reading Porsche opens up the new 911 Targa 4 & Targa 4S Permalink | Email this | Comments
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New Porsche 911 Targa Spotted Pre-Launch
Though it’s not due to be officially launched until July 28th the cagey bloggers at German Car Scene have captured some early images of the new Porsche 911 Targa.
The car pictured here is apparently the all-wheel-drive Targa 4 and seems to have the same movable glass lid as the out-going model. Tune in later this month as we uncover more news about the panoramic Porsche, as well as a whole host of new images.Until then check out the link below for a few additional 997-model Targa pics.
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EU grants Porsche permission to purchase VW (Autoblog)
Filed under: Euro , Government/Legal , Porsche , Volkswagen , Earnings/Financials Porsche is one step closer to its goal of purchasing Volkswagen. Back in April of last year, the German automaker passed the 30-percent mark, forcing it to make an outright offer for The Volkswagen Group in its entirety, which it did . Not too many VW shareholders sold their stake to Porsche, as the bid was for the bare minimum amount allowed by law. Still, the legal requirement had been met, allowing Porsche to continue gobbling up the automaker according to its own timetable. Earlier this year, the VeeDub board approved a request by Porsche to obtain 51-percent of the company for some $15.73 billion, which would give it a majority stake. Before the house that Ferdinand built could complete its acquisition, the European Commission required it to make one last purchase, which took place in June of this year. Finally, the EU has granted its permission for the buyout. This story is likely far from over, as the German State of Lower Saxony still claims a 20-percent stake in Volkswagen, which gives it certain rights to block decisions made by VW’s new parents. Still, it seems that its only a matter of time before VW and Porsche are united under a different Ferdinand … Piech that is, grandson to Mr. Porsche himself. [Source: Reuters ] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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TechArt presents the GTstreet RS, a Porsche 911 GT2 with 700bhp!!! ([MobileRatty] Lattest Articles)
Unlike the gold plated Porsche 911 Convertible from Russia we showed earlier this week, this Porsche 911 GT2 fine tuned by TechArt aka the GTstreet RS appears much more attractive and appealing. This…
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New Porsche 911 Targa 4, Targa 4S Let Loose On Unsuspecting Internet [2009 Porsche 911 Targa 4] (Worlwide Cars News at Go-Cars.org)
Porsche just released a set of three shots of their newest glass-roofed versions of the new 911, the 2009 Porsche 911 Targa 4 and the speedier 2009 Porsche 911 Targa 4S. Although we’d already spotted the new 911 Targas earlier this month, we’re happy to hear the Targa 4 will get the new 345 HP [...]
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Pixar Cars - Sally Spotted (2002 Porsche 911 Photos)
In case you missed Pixar’s latest animated car movie called Cars, Sally was a snazzy 2002 Porsche Carrera (voiced by Bonnie Hunt) in the movie. She has been recently spotted in Australia chillling by the ocean. Pixar Cars - Sally Spotted (2002 Porsche 911 Photos)
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Porsche 911 to Get Direct-Injection Engine; Dual-Clutch Option
Weissach Breaths Directly
It’s easy to believe that the 3.6- and 3.8-liter Porsche flat sixes are beyond reproach. But we’ve been waiting for Weissach to create direct-injection for the 911 – now it’s here.
Get your brain into tech mode, kids.
The engineers at Porsche AG are seizing upon the imminent introduction of the mid-life 997 911 Carrera and Carrera S coupe and cabriolet to evolve the company technology portfolio – and in big fashion. Beneath the always tentative minor tweaks to the exterior look of this sports car icon, the boffins have brought direct injection to the two Porsche 911 motors. Not only this, but they’ve updated and finally implemented their Porsche Doppel Kupplung twin-clutch transmission for major series production.
That Porsche introduced its direct injection first in the new 4.8-liter V8 of the Cayenne is no major surprise since doing so on a fairly traditional configuration was easier than for the oddball flat-sixes. But both the 3.6- and 3.8-liter are done at last and stratified direct injection once again results in more power and torque, greater fuel efficiency, and lower CO2 spewage. In this case as well, there are fewer individual components on the completely overhauled engines and the coinciding development of the PDK seven-speed transmission is bringing out the very best in either six-cylinder.
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Regarding the direct injection itself, it is not a revolutionary spanking new approach, but applying it to a flat engine in a very confining engine bay is rather revolutionary. The injector for each cylinder sits in between the two intake valves and spurts fuel into the combustion chamber at up to 120 bar pressure depending on throttle load and current rev count. Below 3500 rpm and/or when the engine is cold, to avoid fuel losses, when the throttle is at or near the floor the injectors are ordered into tiny multi-spurt mode during only the intake stroke until things heat up sufficiently to guarantee a complete burn of a fuller spurt. Combustion in this case happens very late to help build heat quickly. Through all of this, the new shape of the piston crowns feeds the fuel swirled directly into the chamber directly toward the optimal points near the spark plugs. There is a slightly different idle sound happening now, as is to be expected with a new efficient burn.
Both engines in this development process have taken on modified dimensions to the combustion cylinder, ending up with 3614cc for the 3.6 (was 3596cc) and 3800cc for the 3.8 (was 3824cc). Bore and stroke measurements for the 3.6-liter motor have changed from the former 96 x 82.8mm to 97 x 81.5mm, while the 3.8-liter goes from 99 x 82.8mm to a very altered 102 x 77.5mm. What these modifications reflect chiefly is the desire for a faster revving experience, and redline moves up to 7500 rpm on both powerplants from the former 7300-rpm ceiling.
Besides the new combustion chamber dimensions, there is an updated crankshaft, a new set of oil and water pumps, and the entire intake area has naturally been redesigned as no more pre-mixing of air and fuel needs to happen in the “waiting room
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New 303 HP Porsche Cayman S Sport Leaks Onto Net [2010 Porsche Cayman S Sport] (Jalopnik)
The first photo we’ve seen of the upcoming 2010 Porsche Cayman S Sport has already made its way to the web, we’re assuming from the pages of some Euro buff book by way of a fan-forum and an enthusiast’s scanner. Details are still sketchy, but word has it the uprated Cayman will have eight extra horsepower, raising the total to 303, and feature the Porsche Active Stability Management system along with a suspension that sits about four tenths of an inch lower. The orange-and-black paint scheme in the pictured car appears vaguely reminiscent of the 911 GT3 RS, but we’ll have to wait and see if that’s the sole color offered or whether Porsche gives us additional hues from which to choose. [ CarScoop ]
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