Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid to make Monterey Le Mans Series debut

Porsche’s 911 GT3 R Hybrid will make a return to North American racing as Porsche Motorsport announced today the entry of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0 in the ModSpace American Le Mans Series Monterey presented by Patrón. The six-hour race on September 17 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is the eighth round of the 2011 American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón.

“The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid represents one of the best examples ever of technology transfer between race track and showroom,” said Scott Atherton, President and CEO of the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón. “It brought an entirely new level of relevance to our platform during its North American debut at Petit Le Mans last year; certainly it stands to do the same during its maiden appearance on the West Coast. Porsche is using its involvement in the ALMS to demonstrate that high performance and fuel efficiency are not mutually exclusive achievements. The benefits of this revolutionary development program will no doubt lead to numerous advancements that will be applied to future Porsche road cars. We are proud that our position as the Global Leader of Green Racing enables such technologies to be put to the ultimate endurance test and actively developed in front of our fans.”

Two Porsche works pilots Romain Dumas (France) and Richard Lietz (Austria) will share the cockpit of the orange and white racer from Weissach. Dumas already has driven the world’s most innovative GT vehicle last year at Road Atlanta’s Petit Le Mans. Lietz piloted the 911 Hybrid at the 24-hour races on the Nuerburgring in 2010 and 2011 as well as at various other long-distance races.

“I’m so looking forward to demonstrating the capabilities of this very special car at race speed to the spectators in California,” said Dumas, a two-time ALMS champion in LMP2 for Porsche. “Many Porsche fans live on the west coast of America, and some of them have already discovered the advantages of the hybrid system at the wheel of a Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid. I’m very excited because Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is one of the most challenging race tracks on earth. Its layout with a series of up and downhill passages should actually suit our 911 GT3 R Hybrid.”

The outing of Porsche’s hybrid racer at the 24 Hours of Nuerburgring last month was more than heartening. The innovative race car achieved the same quick lap times as its top rivals yet used considerably less fuel. Just two broken transmission flanges and a collision thwarted a potential podium spot.

The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 - with two 75-kilowatt electric motors on the front axle supplementing the 465 hp four-liter, six-cylinder power unit at the rear - particularly embodies the philosophy of “Porsche Intelligent Performance”: The electric energy is generated during braking and stored in an electric flywheel. During acceleration, this energy is automatically delivered to the front wheels supporting the combustion engine. This leads to a reduction in fuel consumption and increases the cruising range on the circuit.

Moreover, drivers can manually use the stored energy with a boost-paddle on the steering wheel for overtaking. The 911 GT3 R Hybrid has undergone further development since 2010; compared to its predecessor, its weight was reduced from 1,350 kilograms (2,970 pounds) to 1,300 kilograms (2,860 pounds).

This weekend, the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón is at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Challenge. The fifth round of the 2011 ALMS championship is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 6 with ESPN2 airing the race starting at 10 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 7. Live video coverage on race day will be available at 3:15 p.m. ET on ESPN3.com in the US, and americanlemans.com for international viewers. Canadian fans may also watch live coverage on Rogers Sportsnet. Worldwide radio coverage will be available on American Le Mans Radio at americanlemans.com.

Porsche Hybrids Then And Now [video]

When you think of Porsche, you think of power, performance...and hybrid technology? Perhaps not, but from the Semper Vivus to the Panamera S Hybrid, Porsche has actually been in the hybrid game longer than any other major car manufacturer -- over 100 years to be exact.

Video : Porsche Taxi Cab on the Streets of Thailand

The unique Porsche cab caught instant attention as it raced along the roads of Thailand and ferried many people across the city, turning a dream to reality for most of them.

The saying “follow that cab” doesn’t apply anymore. There is still one question left unanswered. Who has the kind and giving soul to buy a Porsche Boxster and turning it into a Taxi? Well, apparently no one in particular. The cab is basically a marketing strategy by Samsung for its latest phone Galaxy S II smartphone, as related by automotto.com

This Porsche Boxster costs $202,000 In Thailand.

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Porsche 918 RSR (2011) [Reviews]

Dr. Ing. hc F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, continues to expand its operations and effective skills through intensive development in the field of hybrid technology. With the Porsche 918 RSR, a manufacturer of premium sport cars, has a high-end of 2010 a successful synthesis of hybrid concepts. The two-seater mid-engine coupe 918 RSR clearly shows what happens when the technology installed 911 GT3 R and the hybrid design of the 918 Spyder is transferred to a modern, innovative, super sports car.

With its highly efficient storage unit, the 911 GT3 R hybrid race car has proven to be a loving attention during the implementation of competition on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in the race for the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) at Road Atlanta / USA. UU. and race in Zhuhai China ILMC. It has demonstrated its potential for massive performance in real conditions to compete against larger competitors. The 911 GT3 R hybrid, known internally as the "laboratory of the race" has exceeded the expectations of Porsche Motorsport. Competitiveness, high reliability and exemplary fuel efficiency combined with optimal performance underscores the idea that Porsche engineers basic power generation a more intelligent way. The 911 GT3 R Hybrid gets its extra power from its own dynamic of the vehicle during braking. Porsche is now the transplantation technology in the mid-engine coupe Porsche 918 RSR racing version 918 Spyder concept.

In the tradition established by the classic Porsche racing cars like the 908 long distance long story short (1969) and 917 short-tailed (1971), Porsche's designers have created a link to the post-modernist "form follows function "philosophy. The Porsche 918 RSR, flow lines "elegant is dominated by muscular wheel arches, air intake and a cabin chair similar dynamic. A fan wheel visible between the consumption of the ram air tube and a spoiler RS Spyder back the size and more emphasis on the role of the laboratory course. The new "blue liquid metal chrome" color that has been created especially for the sculpted forms, while the hybrid orange typical of Porsche brake calipers longitudinal stripes and admirable button ready.

The technology also dominates racing in the lightweight, carbon fiber reinforced plastic torsion (CFRP) monocoque. The V8 engine is a newly developed direct-injection engine of the successful RS Spyder race car and now has an output of 563 hp at exactly 10 300 / 918 rpm in the RSR. Electric motors of two front wheels 75 kilowatts each contribute a total of 150 kW maximum power drive exactly 767 hp. This extra power generated during braking is stored in battery optimization of the wheel.

The Porsche 918 RSR, the two electric motors provide the function of front axle torque vector variable torque distribution. This increases to greater agility and improves steering response. Mounted above the rear axle, the central engine is integrated with a racing transmission is also based on the RS Spyder racing car. This six-speed transmission takes constant with the trees and the gear tooth longitudinally mounted straight drive is operated by two shift paddles behind the wheel racing.

Functional equipment of the car emphasizes its motor sport purist. Whether it is characteristic that open the doors up and the vents in the roof, between the door wing, very fast to lock on the front and rear lids carbon fiber, two roof-mounted antennas to stand and radio telemetry, RS Spyder and small, side or front Flic air separator under the front lip or no profile racing slicks on 19 "wheels with central locking, the vehicle can be clearly recognized as an experimental laboratory Racing.

Unlike the 918 Spyder concept car no frills atmosphere dominated racing in the interior of the Porsche 918 RSR. The seat is molded brown leather mention the history of hot gentleman driver gear wheel racing and a display of leisure on the steering column in front of the screen provide the pilot information. Instead of the futuristic, ergonomic center console with advanced touch interface of the 918 Spyder concept car, the 918 RSR cockpit ventilated by a minimalist console with toggle switches. Instead of another seat, is the battery of the steering wheel to the right of the console.

This battery is an electric motor driving the rotor of which rotates at up to 36,000 rpm to store the rotational energy. Load occurs when two electric motors on the front axle to change their function during the braking process and act as generators. At the touch of a button, the pilot managed to capture the energy stored in the wheel and charged battery to use it for acceleration or passing maneuvers. The electromagnetic brake inertia in this case also issue up to 2 x 75 kW, corresponding to a total of 150 kilowatts from its kinetic energy to the two motors on the front axle.

This extra power is available in about eight seconds, when the system is fully charged. A successful 911 GT3 R Hybrid, this extra power can also be used to support consumption, depending on the situation of running, for example, delaying a pit stop or reduce the volume of fuel and vehicle weight.

The new Porsche 918 RSR Lab competition, the Porsche is now raising the concept of hybrid race, experimentally. In the 918 RSR, "intelligent performance Porsche" is research on methods to improve efficiency further intensified sustainable under the conditions of the track, lap times, pit stops and reliability - a trade Porsche, which was the demonstration its success for over 60 years.

Finally, since the number of 22, pays tribute to the anniversary of the victory. Back in the days when the victory at Le Mans, all is not yet fully routinely include the Porsche racing department, the pilots, Dr. Helmut Marko and Gijs van Lennep were the first to cross the finish line in 1971, the 24-hour classic . Course record set by the Porsche 917 coupe short tail - 5335.313 km (3315.21 kilometers) at an average speed of 222.304 km / h (138.13 mph) - do not stay undefeated forever, but exactly 39 years to 2010. At that time, 917 Martini colors have been tested and very ahead of its time: the magnesium chassis sets new standards in the space domain lightweight Porsche.

Official Video : 2012 Porsche 911

Official Video : 2012 Porsche 911

Now the Porsche just released the official Video of the upcoming 2012 Porsche 911 car [CODENAMED 991], Which is going makes its first public debut at the upcoming Frankfurt International Auto Show in this coming September, held in Frankfurt, Germany.

This 2012 Porsche 911 is slightly bigger and lighter than the present today's model. 2012 Porsche 911 has two different version of engines :
3.4-Liter flat-six engine with an output power 350HP horsepower for the Carrera/4 .
3.8-Liter flat-six engine with an delivering output power of 400HP horsepower for the Carrera S/4S .

Transmission System :
The two different version will be offered with a new 7-speed manual gearbox transmission and a 7-Speed Dual-Clutch PDK transmission system.

Official Video : 2012 Porsche 911

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Porsche Le Mans Return Could be a Hybrid Admits Motorsports Boss

When Porsche returns to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in search of its 17th overall victory in 2014 the famed German sports car maker could rely on hybrid power to do so admits motorsports boss Hartmut Kristen.

Commenting in a release issued by Porsche on its return to the top-tier of sports car racing and the future of the program, Kristen said that, “the integration of our hybrid technology in the vehicle concept is one possible option.” Kristen is cautions, however, admitting that the entire plan would rely on exactly what the rules allow, but you can be certain Porsche is already lobbying the sport’s governing body.

Currently the LMP1 class is dominated by Audi’s R18 diesel race cars, with the only serious rivals coming from Peugeot with diesel technology as well. The reason for their success is fuel economy, with the diesels taking fewer pit stops to refuel. Porsche has already proven with its GT3 R Hybrid race car that it can achieve similar success using hybrid technology, taking the overall win in round four of the Nürburgring Long Distance Championship by requiring one fewer pit stop than the rest of the field. the GT3 R Hybrid uses a modified version of the original GT3 R hybrid powertrain, making 470-hp from a naturally aspirated six-cylinder boxer engine, with an additional 200-hp of electric boost available on demand.

Baring a miracle breakthrough in internal combustion engine technology between now and 2014, look for Porsche to take to the the LMP1 class with a hybrid race car.

Perhaps the bigger question would then be who Porsche will compete against. While Audi is the dominant force in the series right now it’s unlikely the two will square off on the track, considering they are both owned by Volkswagen. Does Porsche’s LMP1 success depend on the end of the Audi program?

Diesel Porsche Panamera (2012)

Panamera range with the introduction of the new Porsche Panamera diesel, even more attractive model for UK customers. A luxury Gran Turismo, Porsche Panamera diesel is able to take four passengers in comfort sport Lands End to Loch Ness without refueling.

Dealing with effortless speed and ski mountaineering short, this is a long distance sports performance provided a smooth 3.0-liter V6 is rated 250 hp (184 kW) is achieved between 3800 rpm and 4400 rpm. Maximum torque is 550 Nm, available up to 1750 rpm 2750 rpm creates a great attraction. And 'only available in rear-wheel drive and uses eight high-efficiency ratios Tiptronic S transmission is standard. Six-cylinder turbo diesel engine powers the new Gran Turismo 0-62 mph (0-100 km / h) in 6.8 seconds and top speed is 150 mph (242 km / h).

Diesel Porsche Panamera offers a very attractive driving over 745 miles on a tank of 80 liters, emits 172 g / km and offers a combined consumption of 43.5mpg (6.5 litres/100km). With optional tires with low rolling resistance, improves efficiency even further, to 167 g / km and a combined cycle of 44.8mpg.

The engine of 3.0 liter V6 is the most advanced technology in diesel common rail direct injection via piezo valve at a pressure of 2,000 bars, variable geometry turbo with electric turbochargers (VGTs) and control emissions achieved by recirculation controlled exhaust gas oxidation catalyst and particulate filter.

Performance, generous torque and low consumption is accompanied by proper operation, reliability and low emissions. Another factor is the auto start / stop function, which is installed by default. Adaptive air suspension is available as an alternative to steel spring suspension standard, to give a wider range of suspension settings to extend the extra trip.

Through its proportions are only Panamera clear in its market segment: measuring 1931mm (76.0in) wide and 1418mm (55.8in) high, the Panamera is both wider and lower than comparable models with four doors. The unique, slender GT is created by a total length of 4970mm (195.7in) and short front and rear overhangs sports. This new model can be recognized by "diesel" letters on the front doors.

Each Panamera, the new diesel model has a high level of standard equipment that includes leather interior, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Bi-Xenon headlights Front and rear park assist, control tire pressure, anti-glare mirrors rear view, Porsche Communication Management with satellite navigation touch screen and audio controls, cruise control and a three-year warranty.

Mounted on each Panamera is Porsche Tracking System (VTS), a set of sophisticated vehicle security approved Thatcham Category 5 standard, and customers will be able to explore the potential of their new car by participating in a free course on the experience of Porsche Centre Silverstone.

The Porsche Panamera diesel costs £ 62,134 (€ 80,183 in Germany, inc. VAT) and is available in the UK since August 2011.

Porsche Cayenne (2011) [Reviews]

The new generation Porsche Cayenne will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2010. Each model in the Porsche Cayenne is a trendsetter in terms of efficiency and production, compared to older models that offer greater fuel economy to 23 percent more performance.

The highlight of the new line-up is technically advanced in parallel with the Hybrid Drive-train, which combines sporty performance eight-cylinder with six-cylinder economy and a unique 'way to sail "for even lower fuel consumption.

Weight reduction

Selection of materials for optimal body weight, in combination with changes the whole concept of the Porsche Cayenne - as an active and a new extra-light four-wheel drive - led to the total weight of the Porsche Cayenne S, for example, which reduces to 180 kg. This diet is clearly a very positive impact not only on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, but also the performance, agility and maneuverability. Thus width of the new features and new technologies for the Porsche Cayenne to make sure it offers better handling and on-and off-road and improved safety and comfort for passengers.

Greater efficiency

The new Porsche Cayenne is developed using the principles of Intelligent Performance Porsche: more power with less fuel, more efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions. Thisphilosophy is evident in the introduction of a new eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission offers a wider spread of gears, an automatic start-stop function, optimized thermal management of engine and transmission cooling system, entertainment system board and intelligent lightweight construction.

Outside fresh and high quality interior

In total, the new Cayenne is 48 mm longer than its predecessor. But despite its larger exterior dimensions, representing the idiom of the new generation of the Porsche Cayenne a more compact style and dynamic. The new design of the new model incorporates the Porsche Cayenne in the range and the sporty character of the Porsche Cayenne is obvious that the peak shape and design of the car, so typical of Porsche is also clearly defined.

Extra space inside, and more for everyday use to ensure 40 mm longer wheelbase. The main feature in a new, high-quality interior is rising in the center console that extends from the surround and the gear selector that provides interior design typical of Porsche, the trademark "Cab". Behind the seat can move fore and aft 160 mm and the angle of the backrest has three different settings.

Range

Three of the five versions of the new Porsche Cayenne to spend less than ten liters of fuel per 100 km in the NEDC cycle, and the two models emit less than 200 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne series begins with the 3.6-liter V6 gasoline-powered Cayenne. Power is increased to 300 horsepower, but fuel consumption has decreased by one fifth - in cooperation with the eight speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic S - Combined 28.5 mpg (9.9 ltr/100km) Cycle European driving again.

Hybrid Porsche Cayenne S

A 193 g / km, the hybrid Porsche Cayenne S is not only the clean version of the Cayenne with lower emissions, but also the cleanest Porsche throughout the portfolio of the Company. Hybrid features 333 hp Porsche Cayenne S car train back fuel consumption 34.4mpg combined (8.2 litres/100km) and CO2 emissions of 193 g / km.

In the intelligent interaction between the compressor 3.0-liter V6 and electric motor, focusing Hybrid Porsche Cayenne S at maximum efficiency of the overall powertrain system. Depending on driving conditions, the vehicle reaches the target is a single drive unit to operate independently or in conjunction with training units both to work together. In this context, the 34 kW (47 hp) electric motor is of course the ideal partner for the engine of 333 hp compressor with its high torque at low revs. Together, the two drive units provide a maximum output of 380 hp and maximum torque of 580 Nm at just 1000 rpm, with the same kind of performance that the Porsche Cayenne S with its conventional gasoline engine V8.

Two disk drives are connected to each other switch, run by Manager Hybrid, the computer. This cut-off switch, it is important to drive the Porsche Cayenne Hybrid S is the internal combustion engine or electric motor alone, or both units to work together. Thus, the conditions for relaxed driving, for example, in a residential area, this allows the driver to cover short distances on electricity alone and, therefore, entirely free of emissions (and almost no noise). In addition, you can drive in this state at a speed approaching 40 mph (60 km / h).

However, to ensure the acceleration when you go faster, the electric motor can operate to provide additional information to be pierced "greenhouse". Intelligent management of the separator clutch makes a transition between the discrete-specific hybrid driving mode, and that is comfortable and easy for the driver. At the same time, the internal combustion engine can be completely powered up to 97 mph (156 km / h), is completely removed from the transmission when the power is no longer necessary. In this mode, the so-called sailing ", cruising along without power, the drag forces exerted by the internal combustion engine and the braking effect is eliminated by lowering the interest of the immune system and thus continue to benefit from the consumption of fuel.

Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Porsche Cayenne Diesel 240 hp (176 kW), three-liter V6 with 550 Nm of pulling power. The new car, the power line is now offering lower fuel consumption by 20 percent, with a combined 38.2 mpg (7.4 ltr/100 km) grew by 30.4 mpg (9.3 ltr/100km ). Therefore, CO2 emissions are 195 g / km.

Porsche Cayenne S

The maximum of more power with less fuel is demonstrated by the Porsche Cayenne S, now has a 400 hp high-torque 4.8-liter gasoline V8. With 15 hp more than its predecessor, along with greater economy, this new engine offers much better performance in general, all models of the new generation Porsche Cayenne. In particular, fuel consumption is 23 percent, with a combined 26.9 mpg (10.5 l/100 km).

Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Efficiency is also a feature of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, with its 500 hp (368 kW), twin-turbo 4.8-liter V8 returns 27.6 mpg combined (11.5 ltr/100 km) cycle ride Europe. This is another 23 per cent less than its predecessor.

Black Edition Porsche Boxster S (2011)

The edition of the Porsche Boxster S Black combines the timeless charm of the classic open-top convertible with a powerful and dramatic style. Only 987 will be available in the world, each a black finish and a host of features that enhance driving dynamics and appearance of the muscular two-seater sports.

As is typical of a Porsche sports, the heart of the issue in Black Porsche Boxster S engine is better than a flat-six 'Boxer'. Mounted on the front of the rear axle behind the seats, the 3.4-liter six-cylinder is similar to that fitted to the Boxster S, with direct fuel injection with greater power and efficiency. Black's edition of its output is 320 horsepower - 10 hp more than the Boxster S. The revised engine reaches its nominal output at 7,200 rpm, the power supply for the Boxster S 6,400 rpm. The maximum torque of 370 Nm - Newton stimulated by 10 feet - is available at 4,750 rpm.

This growth in production and performance is more dynamic, and the Porsche Boxster S Black Edition supports leading position with a performance driving school. With its standard six-speed, 0-62 mph acceleration 5.2 seconds, a tenth of a second faster than the Boxster S, the extra power is not at the expense of consumption, however, the Porsche Boxster S Black Edition is satisfied as fuel As the Boxster S: 28.8 mpg combined (NEDC).

Consequently, the low center of gravity, the flat six-cylinder engine, the Boxster chassis offers impressive agility. Significant effect to improve the driving dynamics of Porsche Boxster S Black Edition is a special ten polish alloy wheels, Boxster Spyder previously installed, and that saves 5 kg in general. These are equipped with tires 235/35 ZR 19 front and 265/35 ZR 19 rear.

When equipped with seven-speed Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) dual-clutch, the dynamics and effectiveness are still high. This reduces the acceleration time of 5.1 seconds from 0-62 mph, and in combination with Sport Chrono Plus package to implement this control can be lowered further to 4.9 seconds. Compared with the manual transmission, the strategy of moving the PDK intelligent speed reduces fuel consumption combined 30 mpg (NEDC) and, more significantly, reduces CO2 emissions to 221 g / km, placing the Black Edition Porsche Boxster S in the vehicle excise K. band

The concept of color Black Edition Porsche Boxster S is consistent in every detail. Model painted in black letters on the back of the trunk lid to identify how the Black Edition Embossed Black Edition model with the label of the fabric roof. Roll-bars are painted in black with rear air intake grills and the dual exhaust of the exhaust system.

The exterior black theme continues inside. The guards at the door of stainless steel in accordance with the letters "Black Edition" model in black. The standard, three-spoke sport wheel has a black leather design. Dashboard and rods gear lever or selector lever are painted black PDK. The mark on the dashboard is black, like partial leather seats with Porsche crest embossed on head restraints. A personal identification card in the glove box lid, also identifies each edition Black.

Comfort and convenience are also enhanced the Black Edition Porsche Boxster S standards, such as anti-dazzle interior and exterior mirrors with integrated rain sensor, cruise control and air conditioning system. Porsche Communication Management (PCM), including a satellite navigation module is standard. In addition, universal audio interface offers compatibility MP3 player and Bluetooth telephone preparation is standard. Sound System Plus to create impressive sound quality, a standard bi-xenon lights and dynamic cornering lights and LED daytime driving to ensure safety on dark streets.

Upon request, the Black Edition Porsche Boxster S further individualized with other options. For example, the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) options, and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and the adaptive sports seats with memory function.

Black Edition Porsche Boxster S will be marketed in the United Kingdom and Ireland in March 2011 and is priced at £ 47.426. Included in the purchase price is an invitation to customers to explore the dynamic properties of its Boxster and develop their own driving skills, courtesy of a program of driving experience Porsche Experience Centre at Silverstone.

Nurburgring 24 Hour qualifying report [video]

The further-developed Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid (Version 2.0) with its innovative hybrid drive was not able to match the pace of the fastest vehicles after its performance was capped recently by the organizers due to the car winning the recent 4 hour endurance race at the Nurburgring.

Porsche driver Joerg Bergmeister had to contend with heavy traffic during his fastest lap and only managed 14th. He shares the cockpit of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid with his factory pilot colleagues Richard Lietz, Marco Holzer and Patrick Long.

The second and final qualifying takes place on Friday from 16.55 to 18.55 hours. The 24 hour race gets underway on Saturday at 16.00 hours.

Porsche GT3 R Hybrid wins 4-hour endurance race at Nürburgring

The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid has taken its first competition victory in a four-hour endurance race at the Nürburgring. And hybrid efficiency played a key part in the win.

This goes some way to make up for Porsche’s huge disappointment this time last year when the hybrid 911 race car was just two hours from taking victory in the Nürburgring 24-hour race when a mechanical failure saw it grind to a halt.

Since then the 911 GT3 R Hybrid has raced all over the world, including appearances in the US and China. But that its first major win has come at the ’ring following the disappointment last year must be a great boost for the team behind its development.

Porsche refers to this 2011 911 GT3 R Hybrid as the Version 2.0, the 2011 car 50kg lighter than the first version and weighing in at a respectable 1,300kg. Power in the two motors driving the front wheels has also been increased from 60 to 75Kw each.

This equates to a power boost of 200hp for limited bursts when exiting corners or, on demand via a ‘push to pass’ style button, overtaking. Porsche claims that over a lap of the Nordschleife the hybrid system is equivalent to an additional 32hp.

One of the reasons Porsche has been able to keep the weight down is the use of a kinetic generator rather than heavy batteries. Under braking the electric motors drive a flywheel that then spins at up to 40,000rpm, this energy then used to power the motors under acceleration.

A version of the same system also features in the Porsche 918 RSR concept, revealed earlier in the year at Detroit. But while that’s a concept the 911 GT3 R is a very real ‘rolling laboratory’.

And Porsche will be happy that the car’s efficiency was one of the key factors in its victory, the hybrid pitting twice for fuel while rivals were forced to stop three times. As a result the Hybrid came home seven seconds ahead of a conventional 911 GT3 RSR.

This all bodes well for the 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0’s return to the Nürburgring 24-hour on June 25-26, the improved efficiency and – hopefully – reliability combined with the proven pace enough, Porsche hopes, to challenge for an outright win.

2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S

2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S

The Porsche manufacture has revealed its most powerful car for first time in North-America i.e, 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S. Which has made its first debut at New York International Auto Show on 20th April 2011.
2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S is boosted with 4.8liter twin-turbo Charged V8 engine with an maximum output of 550 horsepower.Torque also increases from 700 to Nm and in the "Sports" and "Sports Plus" mode of the standard Sport chrono package turbo, the V8 engine delivers 800Nm courtesy of the Over boost functions.

Seating Capacity -- 4-person
Doors -- 4

0 -- 60 Mph (0-100Km/h) In just 3.6 Seconds
The top speed of this car is 190 Mph (306 Km/h).

FUEL--ECONOMY
City -- 15mph
Highway -- 23mph

2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S goes on sale in June and it is Priced from £ 122623.

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2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Engine

SPECIAL EDITION PORSCHE 911 FROM CHINA

To celebrate his birthday is the 10th Porsche China issued a special edition of 911. On the basis of this special edition Turbo S comes with gold exterior with a carbon fiber hood, carbon fiber rear spoiler and Sport Classic 19-inch wheels.

In the interior cabin is equipped with Alcantara sport seats, carbon fiber and motifs that emphasize the impression of sports, and exclusive sill plates. For others plus a sports steering wheel design, unique carpet, and given a special symbol for this edition. For the engine as in the standard model with power provided by six-cylinder engine turbocharged 3.8-liter. Which produces 530 PS (390 kW / 523 hp) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. This resource is associated with MDD seven-speed transmission, which allows the car accelerates from 0-100 km / h in 3.3 seconds. And kept going to the highest speed at 315 km / h, for the production of this car is only restricted to 10 units only.

Electric Porsche Boxster E breaks cover @ Challenge Bibendum

The two Boxster E prototypes which Porsche showed off at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Berlin last week have proved to be a real attraction to the public. At this forum for sustainable mobility, which was staged for the eleventh time this year, representatives from politics, industry, trade and research discussed the environmentally-friendly mobility and vehicle concepts of the future.

The trips in the electric Boxsters were in particular demand amongst the expert audience. On a sporty circuit, the vehicles demonstrated that a Boxster with electric drive still remains a genuine Porsche in terms of driving dynamics.

In the wake of the GT3 R Hybrid, 918 Spyder and 918 RSR, the Boxster E is yet another sports car concept exhibiting the brand's characteristic combination of research and driving pleasure.

The Boxster E, with one electric motor apiece on front and rear axle, runs on purely electric power with four-wheel drive and is equivalent to a Boxster S in terms of driving dynamics. Together with two other Boxster Es, in which an electric motor drives the rear wheels, the prototype is being used to explore the everyday practicality of all-electric vehicles and how they are used, especially in terms of driving and battery charging. What the researchers are after is an understanding of the requirements facing future products, where to go next with Porsche Intelligent Performance and how to integrate electric vehicles into the infrastructure.

The practical trials with the three Boxster Es are part of the "Model Region Electro-Mobility Stuttgart" large-scale trial. The Stuttgart model region is being sponsored as part of the Federal Government's "Electro-Mobility in Model Regions" project. The Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development (BMVBS) is making approximately 130 million euro available from the Federal Government's economic stimulus package II for eight model regions nationwide. The project is being coordinated by NOW GmbH, the National Organisation for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology.

Thanks to its design as a mid-engine sports car, the Porsche Boxster is the ideal vehicle platform for conducting realistic trials with electric-drive systems. The open-top two-seater car is very light, enabling the new components that are the electric motor, battery and high-voltage technology to be accommodated within the vehicle in a crash proof way. Together with the low drag, this reduces driving resistance for optimal range. Also of importance for a Porsche sports car, even one that is electrically driven, is the high driving dynamics potential, not least as a consequence of the balanced axle-load distribution peculiar to the mid-engine design.

The Boxster E is an all-electric vehicle without any additional combustion engine on board. Propulsion is provided by two independent electric motors with constant mesh gearboxes that act on the front and rear axles. The rear drive unit comprising motor and transmission, together with the power electronics for controlling the electric motor is located where the manual transmission and exhaust system are accommodated in the conventional Boxster. In the front end, the space vacated by the 64-litre fuel tank, now redundant, is occupied by the second drive unit. The power electronics unit in the adjacent luggage compartment serves the front axle electric motor. The Boxster E thereby features all-wheel drive without mechanical transmission of power. To ensure maximum driving stability and traction, a central electric control unit looks after the synchronisation of the two electric motors and controls the drive torque distribution to the front and rear axle.

The two electric motors develop a total power output of 180 kW and a maximum total torque of 540 Nm at a maximum engine speed of approximately 12,000 rpm. That means that the two electric motors in tandem deliver significantly higher drive power than what is available from present day hybrid vehicles' electric-power units. Not only does the Boxster E's all-electric drive produce no emissions – it also offers a completely novel form of driving pleasure. The electric drive's maximum torque kicks in virtually from the first turn of the engine. The Boxster E moves almost silently while at the same time developing powerful propulsion from the very outset. The two motors enable the two-seater to sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.5 seconds from a standing start. Its top speed, limited to 200 km/h (124 mph) is achieved without any gear change at all – whether automatic or manual. The two machines' high power output offers a second advantage into the bargain: It means more recovered power is available because more energy can be recovered during braking. This increases efficiency of the drive unit.

In the case of the two other Boxster Es with rear wheel drive there is no front electric motor, which means that they deliver a power output of 90 kW and a rated torque of 270 Nm. They manage the sprint from a standing start to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.8 seconds with their top speed being achieved at 150 km/h (93 mph). Because all Boxster Es are comparatively quiet on the road, Porsche engineers have designed an Active Sound Design system that provides drivers with acoustic feedback as well as alerting any passersby.

Irrespective of variant, the heart of every Boxster E is manufactured by Porsche. This lithium-iron-phosphate based traction battery is fitted in place of the combustion engine. Each of its cells has a nominal voltage of 3.3 V and an individual capacity of 20 Ah. Based on the NEDC, the combined energy from 440 individual cells is good for approximately 170 kilometres (107 miles) of driving pleasure in the Boxster E with its ready-for-the-road weight of a mere 1,600 kg. For an overall weight of 341 kg, the battery's energy content is 29 kWh of which for inherent physical reasons approximately 26 kWh are available for use – an outstanding performance for a battery. Its maximum power output is 240 kW, or 60 kilowatts more than the all-wheel Boxster E draws under full load. The battery and power unit components are connected to two water cooling circuits. As with the conventional power unit, the heat exchangers are accommodated behind the front air intakes.

The battery is anchored to the same points on the body structure as the combustion engine in the Boxster S. There are numerous advantages to this, especially in the event of a crash, because by using the same load paths as in the Boxster S, the battery is optimally retained within the vehicle while at the same time being protected from damage by the surrounding body structure thanks to its central position within the vehicle. As with the combustion engine in the production vehicle, the traction battery is installed in the Boxster E from below and can be swapped out very quickly if so required. This is also facilitated by special motor sport fasteners that enable the battery to be disconnected from the cooling circuit without air getting into the system.

The traction battery is charged via a charging cable. Any conventional socket can be used as an energy source. The charging port on the vehicle features an illuminated ring and as with any Porsche sports car the vehicle is recharged at the front end. The charger is accommodated at the front of the car. It converts alternating current from the socket into direct current, enabling the traction battery to store the electric energy. Its charging capacity is a maximum of 3.3 kW meaning that is takes approximately nine hours for a full charge. The charging time can however be reduced using a rapid charging function. There is enough space left over for luggage in the front luggage compartment despite the electronic components; the Boxster E's rear luggage compartment remains unchanged.

It goes without saying that all of the production models' important safety and comfort features are replicated in the Boxster E as well. The new brake system enables an optimal melding of the braking forces of the electrical generators and the mechanical brake system, the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB). The electrically powered air conditioning compressor accommodated in the front luggage compartment ensures comfortable temperatures inside the vehicle.

Not only are the clutch pedal and gearshift lever absent in the Boxster E, there is no rev counter either. In its place is a special E-Power meter in the central instrument cluster display. A swing to the right indicates power call-off and to the left power recovery. Recuperation – namely the recovery of energy by using the electric motors as generators – can be modified by means of the push buttons in the steering wheel. The effect: a sort of on-demand engine brake. Otherwise, when the driver lifts his foot off the accelerator, the Boxster E simply sails on, using the moving vehicle's kinetic energy. Among its other functions, the instrument cluster's right-hand TFT display acts as an intelligent range management system, displaying useful driving information: the range remaining or how many miles can be gained by switching off the air conditioning system.

PORSCHE 918 HYBRID PLUG-IN REVIEWS

PORSCHE 918 HYBRID

Porsche today announced that they started selling the Porsche 918 Hybrid, which serve as the exclusive production. Exclusivity supercar Porsche hybrid plug-in is seen in terms of numbers. The number of cars will be manufactured in accordance with the serial number of the model, which only 918 units. The price offered is the cheapest Porsche 645 000 Euros, or almost USD 8 billion. Understandably, this advanced hybrid car.
The development of this particular model is based on the Porsche hybrid enthusiasts tremendous response when the car was exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show 2010, last year.

Grandeur


Other Greatness Porsche offered on this car is very economical petrol consumption for the category of supersport car . With the V8 engine, 3.8 liter capacity, Porsche to claim that the car will spend only 3 liters of petrol for a distance of 100 km . Means, fuel consumption 33.3 km / liter. Incredible!
The greatness of another when viewed from the power it generates. From the gasoline engine only 368 kW or 500 PS. Meanwhile, the two units of electric motors, acquired an additional 160 kW or 218 PS. Well, you can imagine, a combination of all the power it put together to boost this car.
The result was also great! Porsche claims, to sprint from 0-100 km, this car only takes 3.2 seconds. Top speed of 320 km/hour.
With such capabilities, Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid Plug-ins expected to gobble one lap circuit Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes 3 seconds. For comparison, the Porsche Carrera GT need 7 minutes 32 seconds.
Further, if only using the electric motor, then the highest speed that can be achieved is 150 km per hour. Mileage if only rely on pure energy from the battery is only 25 km away.
For enthusiasts who are interested, supersport car this exclusive it could be ordered from now. According to Porsche, early bird will get a faster car. It is estimated, the car can be sent on 1 September 2013.

All-wheel drive


Porsche explained, the DNA of this particular design is the 918 Spyder and Porsche Carrera GT 917 RS Spyder. This version uses the construction of a monocoque with a body made from carbon fiber and reinforced with plastic. Additional features on the panel retractable roof and stored in the trunk.
To move the engine power, used all-wheel motion system ( all-wheel drive ) with independent controls to drive the two axles.
Energy storage electricity were using battery li-ion battery equipped with liquid cooling. To fill them, can be directly plugged into a power outlet at home. Old charging voltage to 220 volts of energy, such as in Germany, only 3 hours.

Porsche 918 Spyder Plug In Hybrid goes on Sale for $845,000

Porsche has today opened the order book for its new 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid supercar - and set the price at $845,000, excluding destination and handling charges.

To ensure the 918 Spyder's worldwide exclusivity, Porsche will produce no more than 918 examples. Start of production at Porsche's famed factory in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen is planned for Sept. 18, 2013. The first car arrives in November 2013.

The U.S. base manufacturer's suggested retail price is $845,000 (excluding destination and handling charges) or 645,000 euros (£563k) plus VAT and local taxes in Europe.

Unlike the Geneva Motor Show concept car, the Porsche 918 Spyder two-seat production version, based on a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic monocoque, will feature a manual roof system with removable panels that can be stored in the front luggage compartment.

The 918 Spyder will be powered by a unique plug-in hybrid system that will include a high-revving, mid-mounted V8 engine with capacity of more than 4.0 liters and producing at least 500 horsepower.

Two electric motors – one each on the front and rear axles – together will provide approximately 218 additional horsepower. This configuration also will offer an innovative, variable all-wheel drive system with independent control of the drive forces on both axles. Electrical energy will be stored in a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery that can be recharged from a standard household outlet. Electric-only driving range is expected to be more than 16 miles on the NEDC. Recharge time will depend on each country's electrical power network, but charging is expected to take about seven hours at 110V/10A in the United States. A quick-charge option is being evaluated to further reduce charging times.

With anticipated combined fuel consumption of just 78.4 mpg (3.0 L/100 km) on the NEDC, this equates to CO2 emissions of only 70 g/km or 112 g/mile. On the other hand, the Porsche 918 Spyder will deliver super sports car performance. It is estimated that the final production version will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in about 3.1 seconds on its way to an estimated top track speed of 199 mph. It should also tackle Germany's famed Nurburgring Nordschleife in less than 7 minutes and 30 seconds, two seconds faster than the Porsche Carrera GT. Under the right conditions, the 918 Spyder will be able to drive on electric power alone at speeds up to 94 mph for limited distances.

Customers who order the 918 Spyder also have the opportunity to acquire a special-edition 911 Turbo S Coupe or Cabriolet. Also limited to no more than 918 units, the 911 Turbo S Edition 918 Spyder will have exterior and interior design elements echoing the plug-in hybrid 918 Spyder supercar's styling. It features similar exterior colors, carbon-fiber elements inside and out, enhanced leather equipment and numerous acid-green accents on items such as the brake calipers, illuminated sill plates, interior stitching and instrument cluster needles. A limited-edition badge on the glove compartment door will feature the same production number as the customer's 918 Spyder.

Worldwide 918 Spyder customers can begin ordering this special edition 911 Turbo S sports car today, and customer deliveries will start later in 2011. The U.S. base manufacturer's suggested retail prices for the Coupe and Cabriolet versions are the same as the standard 911 Turbo S models, $160,700 and $172,100 respectively, excluding destination.

Porsche Takes on Nurburgring 24 with 911 GT3 R Hybrid v2.0

Porsche AG will enter the Nürburgring 24 hour race on June 25, 2011, with a more advanced version of the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid. The priority for this latest edition was improvement of efficiency through the targeted optimization of hybrid components, which also resulted in a 20 percent weight reduction. Version 2.0 of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid is intended to achieve the same lap times as its predecessor but with less fuel consumption.

The general layout of the hybrid was adopted from the 2010 model. A portal axle with two electric motors drives the front wheels and supplements the four-liter - depending on the balance of performance classification - approximately 470 hp, six-cylinder boxer engine at the rear. The output of both electric motors has increased from 60 to 75 kilowatts each. For bursts of multiple seconds at a time, drivers now have almost an additional 200 hp at their disposal with the 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0. Depending on the programming, this power is automatically activated through use of the throttle pedal. Moreover, pilots can manually call up this extra power, for instance when overtaking.

The electric flywheel accumulator, with its rotor spinning up to 40,000 rpm and storing energy mechanically as rotational energy, is now housed with the other hybrid components in a carbon fiber safety cell on the passenger's side.

At first glance, the new GT3 R Hybrid is clearly distinguishable from the 2010 model. Thanks to the optimization of the hybrid system's high voltage components, the large louvers in front of the rear fenders were no longer necessary. This reduces drag and also lowers fuel consumption. All in all, the weight of the vehicle decreased from 1,350 to 1,300 kilograms.

"We've collected a great deal of information from our races on the Nürburgring, at the ALMS race at Road Atlanta, as well as from the ILMC race on China's Zhuhai circuit. The data was invaluable for the further development of our racing laboratory," says Hartmut Kristen, head of Porsche motorsport. "The emphasis of our work was on improving efficiency. That means we want to keep the lap times consistent with 2010 but use less energy, hence less fuel. In this way, we support future developments of road-going, sporting hybrid vehicles."

The cockpit of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid has also been completely revised. Most of the displays and controls have moved to the steering wheel. Drivers can operate the rest of the functions via backlit buttons now situated on the centre console. Priority was placed on the ergonomics and the clear layout for pilots – particularly in darkness.

The new 911 GT3 R Hybrid is a perfect example of the 'Porsche Intelligent Performance' philosophy, a principle found in every Porsche - more power on less fuel, more efficiency and lower CO2 emissions – on the race track and on the road.

Porsche Panamera S Hybrid 2012 TEST DRIVE [video]

Porsche have released a video of the hybrid version of its Panamera four-door sedan due to be unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show next month.

Porsche launches field tests with electric Boxster

Porsche has introduced an electric version of its Boxster roadster as part of an e-mobility pilot programme in the southwestern German city of Stuttgart.

The three fully electric prototypes of the small sports car are intended to be “rolling laboratories” that will help engineers gauge the practicality of electric vehicles’ everyday use.

“Electric mobility will be one of Porsche's central challenges in the coming years, and our engineers are ready to meet the challenge with their usual high standards,” said Porsche boss Matthias Müller in a statement released on Thursday.

The e-Boxsters are part of a larger scheme to maximize electric cars in Stuttgart and the surrounding state of Baden-Württemberg.

Scientists will also use the cars to learn about the infrastructure needed to support electric mobility on a mass scale, Müller said.

Stefan Mappus, the premier of Baden-Württemberg, added that the Porsche pilot project is an important one in a state known for automotive prowess.

“Together with the auto industry, we want to further develop methods of sustainable mobility in Stuttgart and surrounding regions,” he said. “Porsche is an important partner in this endeavour.”

Stuttgart is one of eight “model regions” of electric mobility in Germany, where projects for electric vehicles and infrastructure are being tested through mid-2011.

The Federal Ministry of Transportation has committed about €130 million total for the eight regions to research electric mobility.

Transportation Minister Peter Ramsauer praised the progress Porsche has made.

“We need marketable products that excite the consumer and win him over with their functionality,” he said. “That is why we support research into electric vehicles’ everyday use.”

The Porsche Boxster roadsters each have two electric motors with a combined 240 horsepower, and are intended to perform at a level similar to Porsche’s traditional internal-combustion engines. The electronic components used in the cars were manufactured by Volkswagen, which recent took over the sports carmaker.

While BMW, Mercedes, VW and Audi already offer several electric hybrid models, Porsche currently has only one consumer vehicle, the sports-utility Cayenne, available in hybrid form.

Porsche Will Debut New Hybrid Next Month @ Geneva Auto Show

Porsche will likely unveil a hybrid version of its Panamera four-door sedan at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show next month, with possible plans to start selling the car in the U.S. later this year.

The Panamera already has a brake energy recuperation system as standard.

Porsche started making a hybrid version of its Cayenne SUV available in the U.S. late last year. That car, with pairs a V-6 with an electric motor, can drive solely on electric power at speeds up to 37 miles per hour and gets an EPA-rated 21 miles per gallon in combined city and highway driving, compared with an 18 MPG rating for the convention Cayenne S.

Bigger steps towards Porsche's electrification are likely to follow the two hybrid models, as the European Union has given Porsche five years to cut its CO2 emissions by about 15%. Porsche will produce its first electrically-powered sports car, the 918 Spyder, in three to four years.

Last October, new Porsche Chairman Matthias Mueller told reporters at the 2010 Paris Auto Show that the German automaker is testing a plug-in electric concept version of the Panamera sedan, though it has no plans to show the car publicly. The company will also field-test three electric-powered Boxsters starting next year, Porsche said in July.