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2009 Porsche Boxster Review
When it debuted in the late ’90s, the Porsche Boxster ushered in an era of the more affordable Porsche convertible. Featuring a finely balanced midengine layout, sublime handling and steering, and the performance of a proven, sophisticated flat-6 engine, the Boxster quickly became part of the Porsche legend and one of the best-selling cars in the luxury roadster class.
There are several big-name competitors with equivalent cachet, but one drive in a Boxster is often...
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August 3rd, 2010 by :
mike
2009 Porsche 911 Targa 4S Review
For 2009, the Porsche 911 Targa 4 and Targa 4S will receive similar powertrain and technology updates as have the other 2009 911 Carrera models.
The glass-roof Targas receive new, direct-injected engines that can be coupled to either a traditional six-speed manual or a new seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automated manual. In Targa 4 guise, the 3.6-liter flat-six puts out 345 horsepower, enough for a claimed top speed of 176 mph. The Targa 4S receives a 3.8-liter engine...
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August 3rd, 2010 by :
mike
2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Review
When it comes to German performance, engineering and quality Porsche is one automaker that will never disappoint – so it’s no surprise that Porsche held the No.1 spot on J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study for three consecutive years until Lexus took the title in 2009. Porsche has something else to be proud of this year though; the “Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe” (try pronouncing that one), otherwise known as the Porsche double-clutch (PDK)....
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August 3rd, 2010 by :
mike
2009 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR Review
The 2009 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR is a sports car that features several differences compared to the Porsche 911 GT3. The 911 GT3 RSR contains a six cylinders which comprises four valves per cylinder. The engine produces an output power of 450 bhp and delivers a torque of 317 lb-ft at 9400 rpm.
The exteriors are made of hot-galvanised steel; the front spoiler and front underfloor have been aerodynamically optimized. The brakes front brakes are of single piece which has six...
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August 3rd, 2010 by :
mike
2009 Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia Review
Press release
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is honouring the sporting success of the very popular Cayenne model series through the introduction of a new, special model, the Cayenne S Transsyberia entering the market in early 2009.
The term “Transsyberia” stands for the intercontinental rally from Moscow to the Mongolian Capital of Ulan Bator about 7,200 kilometres (4,460 miles) away. In 2006 a Porsche Cayenne for the first time won this highly...
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