Official: Porsche 918 Spyder Concept

Porsche has just announced that it's putting the 918 Spyder into production. First unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year,

The 918 Spyder offers the performance of a super sports car, with a top-end speed of 198 mph and acceleration from a standstill to 100 km/h in just under 3.2 seconds. Its high-revving V8 combustion engine pumps out more than 500 horsepower, and is paired with two electric motors: one on the front axle, and one on the rear, which add an additional 218 horsepower to the mix.

The petrol part of the 918's drivetrain is a 500bhp mid-mounted V8 engine that is shared with Porsche's RS Spyder race car. This is combined with a pair of electric motors that add another 218bhp to the 918's tally. One motor drives the front wheels while the rears are powered by both the petrol engine and the remaining electric unit.

The Spyder is planned to provide an outstanding 78 mpg, putting even your Prius to shame. What kind of price tag does a car with this unique combination of supreme performance and low fuel consumption come with? A starting price of $630,000.




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Decision taken by the Porsche Supervisory Board

Green Light for Series Development of the 918 Spyder

Stuttgart. In its session today, the Supervisory Board of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, gave the green light for series development of the Porsche 918 Spyder. Reflecting the overwhelming response from the public and customers to the Concept Study, the Supervisory Board gave Porsche's Board of Management the mission to develop a production model based on the car already presented. This concept version of an ultra-high-performance mid-engined sports car with plug-in hybrid technology made its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show and at Auto China in Bejing, hitting the headlines worldwide.

Michael Macht, President and Chairman of the Board of Management of Porsche AG: "Production of the 918 Spyder in a limited series proves that we are taking the right approach with Porsche Intelligent Performance featuring the combination of supreme performance and efficient drivetrain concepts. We will develop the 918 Spyder in Weissach and assemble it in Zuffenhausen. This is also a very important commitment to Germany as a manufacturing base."

The Concept Study of the 918 Spyder allows CO2 emissions of just 70 g/km, corresponding to fuel consumption of 3.0 litre/100 km (94.1 mpg imp) in the NEDC, on the one hand, and the performance of a super-sports car, on the other. This extremely efficient drivetrain technology then forms a symbiosis in the 918 Spyder with truly outstanding design and high-tech motorsport achievements. Further product details of the 918 Spyder will be disclosed in the months to come.

TechArt Porsche Panamera Turbo

German tuning powerhouse, Techart is offering a new power kit for the Porsche Panamera Turbo that will enable increased output at the push of a button.

The TECHART power kit TA 070/T1 for the Porsche Panamera Turbo provides the sports car with an extra boost of power whenever the driver needs it – all the time. The overall power of the sports car is 580 hp and 830Nm of torque.

The power kit also increases the car’s maximum torque to 830 Nm between 3,200 and 3,600 rpm. The German tuners haven’t stated exactly which were the upgrades made to the car’s engine with this new power kit but they did released some performance figures that might attract a couple of Panamera owners.

All security-related components are respected to ensure the durability of the engine and the driving shaft – each relevant parameter was tested in numerous test runs. Also for the TECHART Techtronic – as like every new part of the TECHART product range – the customer has a two-year warranty.




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TECHART power kit for Panamera Turbo

Every athlete is dreaming about it – a power boostat the push of a button. TECHART makes it possible. The TECHART power kit TA 070/T1 for the Porsche Panamera Turbo provides the sports car with an extra boost of power whenever the driver needs it. With a touch of the sport button, located at the center console of the car, the Panamera gets an extra performance of 80 hp – resulting in 580 hp of pure driving pleasure.

With a torque of 830 Nm and an RPM of 3,200 – 3,600 1/min, the power boost gained through TECHART Techtronic provides a significantly improved acceleration of the Panamera and ensures excellent driving comfort at the same time. With its impressive performance data the TECHART power kit convinces with its acceleration and driving dynamics. Strength in speed – 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 sec – as well as an excellent shape – 0 to 200 km/h in 12.5 sec – and a top speed of 315 km/h let the car become a really fast athlete.

The TECHART principle „OE quality in every detail“ is expressed in an impressive way for the power kit TA 070/T1. All security-related components are respected to ensure the durability of the engine and the driving shaft - each relevant parameter was tested innumerous test runs. Also for the TECHART Techtronic – as like every newpart of the TECHART product range – the customer has a two-year warranty and guaranty.

The TECHART power kit for the Porsche Panamera Turbois available in August at every licensed TECHART dealer worldwide. An easy installation process within a short period of time enables TECHART to give the customer’s car the 580 hp within a few hours.

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SPESIFIKASI CKD sport utility vehicle Ceyenne

SPESIFIKASI CKD sport utility vehicle Ceyenne

India was lucky. Porsche will assemble CKD Ceyenne sport utility vehicle with a Volkswagen factory ride in the "State Extract" it. Other purposes, other than import duty tax extenuate, second most populous country in the world it is a potential market and accounted for 65 percent of global sales.

Sources who know the project, said the Indian vote is the most moderate decisions than to have to build new plants. CKD will cut the import tax burden to 40 percent rather than CBU which reached 113 percent.

Ends, would be more competitive price and the sale could be improved. Last year, the Cayenne successfully negoitable 138 units and sales in 2010 increased to 250 units.

Sport utility vehicle (SUV) will use a diesel engine capacity of 3.0 liter V6 turbo.

This machine is capable of producing power of 240 hp (176 kW). And the maximum sustained torque of 550 Nm. Although powerful, but the Cayenne diesel only requires 9.3 liters of diesel per 100 km distance.

In addition to powerful and fuel efficient, able to withstand Porsche CO2 exhaust emissions Cayenne to 244 grams per kilometer.

Despite experiencing significant changes, but the Porsche promised, handling and ability Cayenne diesel version will remain cool previous versions. If interested, just be patient, because Porsche Cayenne diesel plans to start offering to the public in February 2009

Versatile sports car was offered in several engine variants, the V6 and V8 both with turbochargers or not, a V6 with a supercharger, even a hybrid version. Cayenne hybrid-powered 380 horsepower and is the most economical in its class.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency test of the United States (Environment Protection Agency / EPA) fuel consumption rate of one liter to 8.8 kilometers (km) on urban roads. While on the highway, a liter to 10.52 km.

Cayenne priced starting at U.S. $ 47,675 or approximately USD 429 million, and the type Cayenne Turbo U.S. $ 168,000 or approximately USD 1.51 billion. Meanwhile, the Cayenne S priced U.S. $ 82,000 or approximately USD 738 million.

However, Porsche's party denies the existence of the plan. Production activities otherwise remain in Germany. Currently Cayenne is produced at the factory in Zuffenhausen and Leipzig Germany.

"Porsche will still have a German production standards and there are no plans Porsche assemble or manufacture in India," said Ashish Chordia, CEO of Porsche India, as reported by Autoevolution, yesterday.

This tax reduction measures such as the manufacturer is not the first time. In China, Cayenne engine capacity is derived from a standard 3.6 L V6 3.0 L V6. This is to reduce the tax burden alone. So, nothing's impossible.

2010 Switzer Porsche 911 Turbo P800 Tiptronic

The power mad tuners from Switzer Performance have released today the details of the Switzer Porsche 911 Turbo P800 Tiptronic gearbox. The tuner worked on reprogramming the Porsche’s transmission control unit (TCU) software to increase the torque limits, but they needed more than that if they wanted to obtain a total of 700 HP.

For Ohio-based Switzer Performance, however, 700 hp is far from enough. “We first noticed the limitations of the 997 Tiptronic with our P700 (l4) PKG, which, pushed hard on certain high-octane fuels, can cause slipping in the trans.,” explains Tym Switzer, owner and chief engineer of Switzer Performance. “When we released our P800 kit for the 997 Turbos, which makes over eight hundred horsepower, we were forced to limit sales to manual-transmission cars. This didn’t satisfy the customers who wanted the kind of ultimate straight-line performance that the Tiptronic can offer, and – to be frank - it didn’t satisfy us.”

For the project, they added more friction surfaces to improve power delivery, improved shift speed with a new valve body, eliminated transmission slips with more clutches, and reprogrammed the entire transmission control unit software. The result is a Tiptronic 997 Turbo that sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds, even when using standard air pressure, tires, and fuel.

The new 997 Turbo P800 Tiptronic blasts from 0-100km/h (60mph) in a scant 2.8 seconds. On standard tires. With standard air pressure. On pump gas. Creating one of the quickest daily-driver Porsches in history.




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OBERLIN, OH - 06JUL2010 - Tuners everywhere rejoiced when Porsche introduced an upgraded Tiptronic transmission with its 997 Turbo models. The five-speed automatic/manual, built for Porsche by German neighbors Mercedes-Benz, is capable of handling as much as seven hundred horsepower in some applications ... and, for most tuners, that's all the capacity they will ever need.

For Ohio-based Switzer Performance, however, 700 is far from enough. "We first noticed the limitations of the 997 Tiptronic with our P700 (l4) PKG, which, pushed hard on certain high-octane fuels, can cause slipping in the trans.," explains Tym Switzer, owner and chief engineer of Switzer Performance. "When we released our P800 kit for the 997 Turbos, which makes over eight hundred horsepower, we were forced to limit sales to manual-transmission cars. This didn't satisfy the customers who wanted the kind of ultimate straight-line performance that the Tiptronic can offer, and - to be frank - it didn't satisfy us."

After spending a considerable amount of time reprogramming Porsche's transmission control unit (TCU) software to increase the torque limits, Switzer realized that effectively putting more than seven hundred horsepower through the Tip cars would require something more than a software-based solution.

Working with development partners in the US and Europe, Switzer disassembled, upgraded, and rebuilt the Tiptronic transmission to meet customer demands for higher hp projects. The first builds produced transmissions that were stronger and sharper than the factory unit, but not strong enough to contain Tym's hard-hitting P800. This final effort, however, Switzer and his European counterparts pulled out all the stops: additional clutches eliminate slippage, additional friction surfaces ensure more efficient power delivery, a modified valve body to improve shift speed, and (last, but not least) another round of transmission programming which enables the Tiptronic to make the most of its uprated internals.

On its maiden voyage, the new 997 Turbo P800 Tiptronic blasted from 0-60 mph in a scant 2.8 seconds. On standard tires. With standard air pressure. On pump gas.

Subsequent tests confirm that Switzer had produced one of the quickest daily-driver Porsches in history - and Tym isn't shy about using the "B-word" in discussing the car's performance, either. "These cars have Bugatti performance from 0-60. We're still perfecting the calibrations, but we expect our clients will go Veyron hunting very soon, and those guys don't like to lose."

Switzer is in no hurry to share the precise secrets of building nine-hundred-horse-capable Tiptronic transmissions, but the company is perfectly willing to build up transmissions for owners of other tuner cars, as well. "Of course, I have to believe that our P800 kit continues to be the ideal daily-driver/trackday package, but some clients have a comfortable working relationship with TechArt or 9ff. They still want a quicker Tiptronic car that they can turn up the boost on, though, and we can work with them to make that happen, and help them get the most out of the investment they've already made" says Switzer.

Drivers who participate in 0-100 or 1/8 mile dragstrip challenges may find Switzer P800 Tiptronic to be the perfect weapon; with the PCCB ceramic brakes and the 911's traditionally brake-friendly weight distribution, 0-100-0 supremacy is all but assured.

Switzer's transmission upgrades start at 7990 USD, but anyone who wants to hit a hundred miles per hour before the most supercars make their way to sixty may consider it money well spent.

(note: car in photos also shows Switzer L2 Appearance PKG, incl. black tips/wheels + CF GT2-style wing)

SPESIFIKASI Porsche Cayenne Terbaru | Hadir Jumat

SPESIFIKASI Porsche Cayenne Terbaru | Hadir Jumat

Premium segment cars seemed to be excited in the ground water. This time it was the turn of the SUV that will help enliven. Porsche's new Cayenne will be present this Friday, July 9, 2010.

Artha Utama PT Eurokars VP Sales Marketing by Porsche Centre Singapore, Yudy W. Widodo confirm this. All variants of the Porsche Cayenne will be brought to ground water.

"But our first launch is a variant Cayenne 4.8 Turbo, Cayenne S and Cayenne 3.0 Diesel," he said when contacted detikOto, Wednesday (07/07/2010).Unfortunately, Yudy can not give price estimates for the variant Cayenne The latest to be launched, at least until the launch day arrives.

Artha Utama PT Eurokars says no target number of units of new Cayenne will be marketed in Indonesia. "In accordance with the reservation only," added Yudy.


As is known, Porsche AG Cayenne launched five brand-new type of carpet that the Geneva Auto Show 2010 which took place March 3 to 14 last. Fifth is, the standard Cayenne berbanderol 54.431 Euro or approximately USD 702.54 million.

Second, the Cayenne diesel 59.596 Euro or approximately USD 755.33 million, Cayenne S priced 72.686 Euro or approximately USD 921.24 million. The four hybrid Cayenne S 78.636 Euro or approximately USD 996.65 million. While the fifth type is, the Cayenne Turbo berbaderol 115.526 Euro 1.464 billion. All prices were on the road in the country of origin car.

Machine equipped with a standard Cayenne V6 3600 cc, 4800 cc V8 Cayenne S, Turbo type engine hold 4800 cc twin turbo V8. While type diesel engine 3000 cc V6 Cayenne, Cayenne S and the hybrid version using a supercharger V6 3,000 cc engine.

Among the aspects it is the development of design, perfection of machinery, fuel efficiency, safety, and safety, and value of the car.

"Not just an interesting technical development of the Cayenne, as well as increased levels of efficiency (fuel), a high ranking value, the development of interior design, as well as exterior features," explained the magazine.

This SUV was introduced in 2002. Porsche has revised the look and the engine in 2010 with the birth of the Porsche Cayenne 2011. Versatile sports car was offered in several engine variants, the V6 and V8 both with turbochargers or not, a V6 with a supercharger, even a hybrid version. Cayenne hybrid-powered 380 horsepower and is the most economical in its class.

Also, for consumers who are interested in the latest Cayenne to bring it into the garage of his house, should be a little patient, because the new shipments could be done in the next two months.

Improvements in fuel efficiency will be the mainstay latest Cayenne, with weight 180 kg lighter than previous models, due to the use of aluminum chassis.

There are several choices of engines, namely 3.6-liter V6-powered 296 hp, 4.8-liter V8 engine-powered 395 hp. And as the highest class 4.8-liter V8 engine-powered turbocharger 493 hp.

While for the diesel engine is available in a choice of V6-powered 3.0-liter capacity 237 hp.

2010 Sportec SPR1R

Sportec has released the images and details of the new 2010 Sportec SPR1R Porsche 911 which will be premiered at the Salon Prive 2010.

The Sportec Porsche 911 SPR1R comes with titanium connection rods, a flat carbon fibre under floor, active suspension and F1 style ceramic brake discs as well as composite (carbon / Kevlar) body panels, forged alloy wheels and an integrated safety cage.

The new Sportec SPR1R makes the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3 seconds and top speed remains at 236 mph. The SPR1R also comes with a driver adjustable traction control system, managed via a touch screen mounted in the center console. This unit also doubles as a vehicle data logger and lap timer, which also allows owners to monitor key engine data in real time.

Dubbed the SPR1R, the car features composite (carbon / Kevlar) body panels, a flat carbon fiber under floor, an active suspension, carbon ceramic brakes, and a roll cage. While this is all standard on the SPR1 M, the SPR1R weighs 50 kilograms (110 pounds) less and has an adjustable traction control system (which doubles as a data logger and lap timer).

As for the styling, SPR1R comes with lightweight 20 inch forged alloy wheels and a carbon fibre rear wing, while the interior is covered in leather and alcantara.




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SPORTEC RETURNS TO SALON PRIVÉ EVENT WITH IMPROVED SPR1R SUPERCAR

Having stunned the motoring press and Salon Privé show goers last year with the UK premier of the SPR1, SPORTEC is set to debut a new, faster, lighter and improved version of the Swiss built supercar at this year's event - the SPR1R.

Conceived, designed and constructed in Switzerland by SPORTEC's technical team, the new version of the SPR1 offers unrivalled supercar performance and exclusivity, carrying over the 858PS bi-turbo, 3.6-litre, 24-valve, flat six T80M engine and permanent four wheel drive of the previous version.

Likewise the SPORTEC SPR1R's specification includes the titanium connecting rods, a flat carbon fibre under floor, active suspension and F1 style ceramic brake discs of other SPR1 models, while the use of composite (carbon / Kevlar) body panels, forged alloy wheels, an integrated safety cage and ceramic brake discs allows the SPR1 to be lighter, safer and more dynamic than other cars in its class.

For 2010, the SPR1R boasts a number of detail improvements. Firstly, by concentrating on weight reduction across a variety of key components, SPORTEC's technicians have managed to reduce the weight of the SPR1R by 50 kilograms, to a total of 1295 kilos.

This development makes the SPR1R one of the lightest supercars on the market (a Bugatti Veyron weighs 1990 kilos for comparison) and enhances the SPR1R's power to weight ratio to a staggering 655 bhp per ton.

In addition, SPORTEC has added a driver adjustable traction control system, managed via a touch screen mounted in the centre console. This unit also doubles as a vehicle data logger and lap timer, which also allows owners to monitor key engine data in real time.

These combined improvements have yielded considerable performance benefits. While the 0-62mph (100kmh) time is unchanged at 3.0 seconds, the 300 kmh (186mph) increment arrives 0.9 seconds quicker than previously, highlighting the effectiveness of the changes. The quoted top speed of more than 236mph remains unaltered

Available in a choice of colours, the SPR1R boasts a number of exclusive SPORTEC styling and interior touches, including lightweight 20 inch forged alloy wheels, a carbon fibre rear wing and leather / alcantara interior.

Subtle, exclusive yet very useable and designed to deliver unrivalled performance, the 2010 SPR1R is designed to stay ahead of the supercar competition.

APS of Brackley is the UK concession for SPORTEC, and APS / SPORTEC is delighted that the 2010 SPR1R will be making its British debut at the prestigious Salon Privé show at London's Hurlingham club, between 21st-23rd July.

2010 MY SPORTEC SPR1R Technical Data

Engine type Six cylinder boxer engine
Displacement 3600cc
Bore/stroke 100 x 76.4mm
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Power output 858PS @ 8200rpm
Torque output 642lb.ft @ 4800rpm
Engine management Bosch ME 7.8 SPORTEC MFC G4.0
Fuel quality 98 RON unleaded
Idle speed 820rpm
Max engine speed 1st gear 8700rpm

2nd-5th gear 8500rpm

6th gear 8200rpm

Emissions standard Euro IV

Transmission

Six-speed manual, four wheel drive

Gear ratios:
1st 3.82
2nd 2.05
3rd 1.41
4th 1.12
5th 0.92
6th 0.75
Reverse gear 2.86
Final drive ratio 3.44
Speed at 1000rpm in 6th gear 30.76mph
Clutch disc diameter 240mm

Chassis
Front axle Light alloy links with McPherson struts, uniball top mounts
Rear axle Multi link suspension, uniball top mounts
Steering Electric power steering
Steering ratio 1:16.9
Steering from lock to lock 2.98
Brakes Front: 8 piston light alloy calliper
Rear: 4 piston light alloy calliper

Brake discs Front: Cross drilled and ventilated ceramic 380 x 34mm discs
Rear: Cross drilled and ventilated ceramic 322 x 28mm discs
Wheels Front: 9J x 20 inch 30mm offset
Rear: 12.5J x 20 inch 40mm offset
Tyres Front: 255/30 R20 92Y XL

Rear: 345/25 R20 100Y

Weights

Kerb weight (DIN)* 1295 KG
Front / rear weight distribution 40/60

*Depending on equipment

Dimensions
Length 4467mm
Width 1878mm
Height 1275mm
Wheelbase 2350mm
Track front: 1550mm

Rear: 1564mm
Fuel capacity 64 litres

Performance
Maximum speed Over 236mph (380kmh)
Acceleration:
0-100kmh (62 mph) 3.0 seconds
0-200kmh (124mph) 8.6 seconds
0-300kmh (186mph) 18.9 seconds
Power to weight ratio 655 bhp per ton
Bhp per litre 238