PORSCHE PANAMERA GTS DEBUTS AT L.A. AUTO SHOW: ITS ALWAYS GOOD TO GO SIDEWAYS!

The Porsche Panamera would beaten fair and square in a beauty contest by its rivals but take it to the race track and you’d be amazed to find the ugly old hector punching every other four-door super saloon car in the guts. No other super sports saloon might stand a chance against this baby, much like Hellboy. He may look horrible but can be equally menacing if you tease him. Right, before we get too carried away let me tell the main bit of the news.

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2012 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA: OFFICIAL PRICING AND IMAGES RELEASED. STARTS FROM 82,100 USD!

Porsche has officially revealed the new generation of the 911 family of sports coupes. German sportscar makers at Porsche have made substantial changes to the new 911 this times around. Still, the car retains the classic coupe form with the iconic shape that has been associated with the 911 since decades. Porsche has now released the first official images of the car after a few of those leaked over the internet last week. 

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Porsche Cayenne GTS Review

The Porsche Cayenne GTS released by the automobile giant is regarded as the sportiest offering of the company. The car is just below the Cayenne Turbo as far as features and power is concerned. The car is expected to deliver excellent on road performance even though it is not exactly suited for off road endeavours.

Porsche Cayenne GTS Specification

The Porsche Cayenne GTS review indicates that the car has a 4806cc, 8-cylinder petrol engine underneath its hood. This engine can deliver power of 405 bhp at 6500 rpm along with peak torque of 500 Nm at 3500 rpm. The length of the car is 4798mm and its width is 1928mm while its height is 1699mm.

The car has seating capacity of 5 individuals. The engine has direct injection feature along with variable intake camshaft phasing as well as valve shifting. The engine of the car is mated with 6 speed manual gearbox.

The car has standard air suspension and sport exhaust system that is specially tuned so that the power of the vehicle can be noticed and heard. The kerb weight of the car is 2225 kgs and it has a fuel tank capacity of 100 litres. The top speed of the car is an impressive 253 km/litre.

Porsche Cayenne GTS Mileage

The car delivers mileage of around 5.3 km/litre in the city while the mileage figures on the highway is expected to be around 8.6 km/litre.

Porsche Cayenne GTS Interiors

The interiors of the car are extremely elegant and beautifully designed. The car has leather sports seats that have alcantara inserts as well as deep bolsters. The front seat can be power adjusted in 12 ways and has memory settings. The rear seat can be folded and has deep contours so as to provide greatest comfort to its occupants. The car has automatic climate control feature and top grade music system.

Porsche Cayenne GTS Safety features

The car has Porsche stability management system and other safety features include antilock brake system. The car also has Porsche dynamic chassis control feature and active anti roll system. This system anticipates and reduces lateral body movement typically during cornering.

Porsche Cayenne GTS Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 88.79 lakhs and the car is available in two design variations which include Cayenne GTS Tiptronic and Cayenne GTS.

Porsche Cayenne GTS Colors

The car is available in six colors and these include black, meteor grey metallic, basalt black metallic, marine blue metallic, sand white and crystal silver metallic.

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Porsche Boxster Review

The Porsche Boxster was first introduced in the Indian car market in 2004. This two-seater combines elements of top class technology along with stylish design and exceptional performance. The car design is a real head turner. The Porsche boxster review reflects that the car has several advanced features and delivers impressive performance.

Porsche Boxster Specification

The Porsche Boxster is equipped with a 2.7L, 6-cylinder engine and this can deliver power of 245 bhp at 6500 rpm along with peak torque of 273 Nm at 4600 to 6000 rpm. The other engine variation includes 3.4L, 6-cylinder engine and this can deliver power of 295 bhp at 6350 rpm along with torque of 340 Nm at 4400 to 6000 rpm.

The base variant of the car has 5-speed transmission while the Boxster S has 6-speed transmission. The engines in this car have the VarioCam Plus technology whereby greater power is generated and this in turn improves the mileage. The car has McPherson strut suspension for the front as well as rear end and this provides stability to the car.

The handling of car is enhanced due to the variable steering ratio. The length of the car is 4329mm and its width is 1801mm while its height is 1292mm. The car has front ventilated and rear disk brakes and its kerb weight is 1355 kgs. The fuel tank capacity of the car is 64 litres.

Porsche Boxster Mileage

The 2.7L petrol engine can deliver mileage of 6 km/litre in the city while the mileage on the highway is 8.9km/litre. The 3.4L petrol engine can deliver mileage of 4.76 km/litre in the city and the mileage on the highway is 7.25 km/litre.

Porsche Boxster Interiors

The interiors of the car are beautiful and have sports seats that are leather upholstered. The instrument panel of the car has a three gauge design along with premium Bose surround sound audio system. The car comes with navigation system along with parking assist. The three spoke steering wheel can be adjusted for height. The center console along with gear shift knob, steering wheel and doors have wooden finish.

Porsche Boxster Safety features

The car has several advanced safety features and these include head protection airbags, electronic stability control system, Porsche side impact protection and front as well as rear roll over protection. The car also has Porsche stability management features and head as well as thorax airbags.

Porsche Boxster Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 56.50 lakhs. The car is available in two design variations and these include Porsche Boxster and Porsche Boxster S.

Porsche Boxster Colors

The car is available in several colors and these include carrara white, black, speed yellow, guards red, arctic silver, cobalt blie, basalt black, macadamia, midnight blue, forest green, meteor grey, ruby red, slate grey metallic, atlas grey metallic, GT silver metallic, malachite green metallic and dark olive metallic.

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Porsche Cayenne Review

The Porsche Cayenne is a car introduced in sports utility vehicle segment and has a commanding presence. The vehicle is capable of delivering good performance in the city and on rough terrain as per the Porsche Cayenne review. This car is an amalgamation of stylish design, powerful engine and exceptional features and this sets it apart from its competition.

Porsche Cayenne Specification

The car comes equipped with three engine options and the base model has 3.6L V6 engine. This engine can generate power of 290 bhp at 6200 rpm along with torque of 385 Nm at 3000 rpm. The Cayenne S car has 4.8L V8 engine and this can deliver power of 385 bhp at 6200 rpm along with torque of 500 Nm at 3500 rpm.

The last engine option is 4.8L twin turbo V8 engine and this can deliver power of 500 bhp at 6000 rpm along with torque of 700 Nm at 2250 to 4500 rpm. All the engines in the car come with 6-speed manual gearbox and this has direct fuel injection feature. The transmission gearbox in the car can be set on low range mode and this can allow the vehicle to be comfortably driven on rugged terrain.

The car comes equipped with Porsche traction management system as well as Porsche stability management feature. The length of the car is 4798mm and its width is 1928mm while its height is 1699mm. The car has front ventilated and rear disk brakes. The kerb weight of the car is 2160 kgs and its fuel tank capacity is 100 litres.

Porsche Cayenne Mileage

The 3.6L V6 petrol engine can deliver mileage of 6 km/litre in the city and the mileage on the highway is 8.9km/litre. The 4.8L V8 petrol engine can deliver mileage of 5.7 km/litre and the mileage on the highway is 8.6 km/litre. The 4.8 L turbo petrol engine can deliver mileage of 5.3 km/litre and the mileage on the highway is 8.2 km/litre.

Porsche Cayenne Interiors

The cabin and interiors of the car are designed as per the needs of the driver. The car has comfortably seats and elegant interiors. The entertainment options include surround sound music system that has 14 loudspeakers. The car also has panoramic roof that can be electrically operated. The seats are designed ergonomically and have leather upholstery. The S variant of the car has feature wherein the seats can be adjusted in 12 different ways. The comfort seat package has seat memory function and this allows for setting of occupant preferences.

Porsche Cayenne Safety features

The car has several safety features and these include bi-xenon headlights, transponder based immobiliser feature, ultrasonic interior surveillance, advanced airbags, automatic steering lock on removal of key.

Porsche Cayenne Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 59 lakhs to Rs 85 lakhs. The car is available in five variants and these include Cayenne base model, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne S, Cayenne turbo and finally Cayenne Turbo S.

Porsche Cayenne Colors

The car is available in several colors and these include black, white, sand, basalt black, macadamia, marine blue, meteor grey, crystal silver, olive green, jarama beige, Nordic gold metallic and GTS red.

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Porsche 911 GT2 RS Review

Porsche has always been regarded a brand developing beautifully designed cars delivering high class performance. The company recently unveiled its latest and most powerful car model, the Porsche 911 GT2 RS. This car will be available for sale in the Indian market from August 2010 and only around 500 units of the car will be produced.

Porsche 911 GT2 RS Specification

The Porsche 911 GT2 review indicates that the car will be equipped with a powerful 3600cc, 6-cylinder engine. In fact this is one of the most powerful engines to be produced by the company. This petrol engine will be able to deliver power of 620 bhp at 6500 rpm along with peak torque of 700 Nm at 2250 rpm.

The length of the car is 4469mm and its width is 1852mm while its height is 1285mm. The car will be able to accommodate 2 individuals. The car has McPherson strut suspension for the front while the rear has multi link suspension. The engine of the car is mated with 6-speed manual gearbox. The car can reach 0 to 100 km/hr in just 3.5 seconds and it has a top speed of 330 km/hr.

The car has composite ceramic brakes that deliver exceptional stopping power to the vehicle. The car also comes with the famed Porsche Adaptive Suspension management system. The kerb weight of the vehicle is 1436 kgs and it has fuel tank limit of 90 litres. The turning circle of the car is 10.9m.

Porsche 911 GT2 RS Mileage

The mileage figures for the car on Indian roads are not known as yet.

Porsche 911 GT2 RS Interiors

The interiors of the car have been designed to complement its sporty exteriors. The interiors have several features which include lightweight bucket seats. These seats are made from carbon fibre reinforced plastic. The interior color is black and has contrasting feel with seat centre section along with roof lining. The car has leather seats along with handbrake lever and gearshift with red alcantara finish. The car has air conditioner and comes with dual zone climate control feature. The driver’s seat can be electrically adjusted and the car also has dash integrated music system. The car has rake and reach steering adjustment feature and the steering has some controls and buttons.

Porsche 911 GT2 RS Safety features

The car is loaded with excellent safety features and these include airbags, fog lamp, parking sensors and traction control. Other features include antilock brake system, electronic brake force distribution feature and electronic stability program.

Porsche 911 GT2 Price and design variations

The car is expected to cost around Rs 2.30 crore and the car will be available in a single design variation.

Porsche 911 GT2 Colors

The colors in which the car will be available in the country are not known as yet.

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Porsche 911 GT2 Review

The Porsche 911 GT2 is considered to be one of the fastest cars to be launched by Porsche. This two-seater coupe is a combination of exquisite looks, powerful engine delivering superior performance and also delivers excellent fuel economy. This car promises excellent performance to car enthusiasts along with complete luxury and comfort.

Porsche 911 GT2 Specification

The Porsche 911 GT2 car comes equipped with 3.6L, 6-cylinder engine and this can deliver power of 530 bhp at 6500 rpm along with torque of 680 Nm at 2200 to 4500 rpm. The car also has 6-speed manual transmission feature. The length of the car is 4469mm and its width is 1852mm while its height is 1285mm.

The car has front independent suspension and this is combined with McPherson type struts along with longitudinal as well as transverse links. The rear has sub frame mounted multi link suspension. The suspension system provides the much needed stability to the car. The brake system includes front ventilated and rear disk brakes. The kerb weight of the car is 1436 kgs and its fuel tank capacity is 90 litres.

Porsche 911 GT2 Mileage

The car delivers mileage of around 9km/litre.

Porsche 911 GT2 Interiors

The interiors of the car are plush and elegant. The on board computer in the car delivers important information like fuel consumption, speed, external temperature and journey time among other details. The seats are exceptionally comfortable.

Porsche 911 GT2 Safety features

The advanced safety features in the car include airbags for driver as well as co-driver. These airbags are deployed in two stages and this provides protection to the occupants in the event of accidents. The car also has Porsche Ceramic composite brake and this is particularly useful where short braking distances are concerned. Other safety features include antilock brake system along with electronic brake force distribution feature.

Porsche 911 GT2 Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 1.84 to Rs 2.0 crore. The car is available in a single design variation.

Porsche 911 GT2 Colors

The car is available in several colors which include black, carrara white, speed yellow and guards red. The metallic colors available include arctic silver, basalt black, macadamia, midnight blue, aqua blue and meteor gray. Some special colors include GT silver metallic, cream white, malachite green metallic, atlas grey metallic, Nordic gold metallic and ruby red metallic.

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Porsche Panamera Coupe Review

Porsche is a brand known to develop powerful and elegant cars for the elite class of individuals. Following in its tradition the company will be launching a high performance luxury coupe called the Porsche Panamera Coupe. This car is expected to become available in the luxury car market segment at the end of 2010.

Porsche Panamera Coupe Specification

The Porsche Panamera Coupe review indicates that the car will be available with 4800cc, V8, Bi-turbo petrol engine. The car is expected to deliver power of 500 bhp. The car can seat 4 individuals and has powerful brake system that is highly responsive. The engine of the car is accompanied with 7 automatic gears.

Porsche Panamera Coupe Mileage

The mileage figures for the car on Indian roads are not known as yet.

Porsche Panamera Coupe Interiors

The interiors of car are designed to match its dynamic exterior design. The car has air conditioner and is equipped with dual zone climate control feature. The car has power windows and central locking feature. The car has rake and reach steering adjustment feature and the driver’s seat can be electrically adjusted. The car has CD system that comes with 12 speakers. The car has high grade leather seats and the steering has several controls.

Porsche Panamera Coupe Safety features

The car has several active and passive safety features and these include airbags, fog lamp, parking sensors and traction control. The car has rear seat belts, antilock brake system, electronic brake force distribution feature and electronic stability program.

Porsche Panamera Coupe Price and design variations

The car is expected to cost Rs 1.25 crore and it will be available in a single design variation.

Porsche Panamera Coupe Colors

The colors in which the car will be available in the Indian market are not known as yet.

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