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Porsche Boss Confirms Upcoming Addition Of Ferrari-Fighter To Lineup

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Excerpt: Sure, Ferrari has had the thorn of Lamborghini in its side since the late ’60s, but with the powerhouse that is Porsche, it is a bit mind boggling the only real competition the German automaker has ever put up against the Prancing Horse was back with the Carrera GT and way back with the 959. While hinted at before, Porsche boss Matthais Mueller has now confirmed the company will be adding a new model into the mix slotting in between the 911 GT2 and forthcoming 918 Spyder to give Ferrari a run for its money. MSRP for the Ferrari-fighter is expected…

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It’s Official: All-New Porsche 911 – My, What Big Wheels You Have

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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S

[/caption] So, it’s that time again. Porsche has unveiled the all-new 911 and is sending it to Frankfurt for its first appearance in a couple weeks. Codenamed the 991, the new model is 3.9″ longer, sits a bit wider, and has dropped 100 pounds. Both the base Carrera and the Carrera S produce more horsepower (350 and 400) yet consume less fuel than their outgoing counterparts. The interior has also been shifted to be more in line with that of the Panamera. With 48 years of what occurs like the most minimal design evolution…

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Ralph Lauren’s Car Collection On Display In Paris

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Ralph Lauren Car Collection Exhibition

[/caption] The odds of you NOT knowing about Ralph Lauren’s exquisite automotive collection is slim. Previously, your odds at getting to see any of them in person was even slimmer. Now, 17 of his most prized vehicles are on display at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. These 17 vehicles are not just some of the best in his collection, but are examples of some of the most important vehicles of the last century. The collection is highlighted by the 1990 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Best of Show winner and one of only…

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Video: Porsche Debuts 911 GT3 RS 4.0, Sends It Promptly To The Track

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911 GT3 RS 4.0

[/caption] An uptick from the already more-hardened, track-ready GT3, here is Porsche’s newest RS variant.  Its 4.0 naturally-aspirated flat-six pumps out 500 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque with a top speed of 193 mph. If you’re one who chooses to spend $185,000 one of these new machines, you can sit around with your buddies feeling superior knowing it can run the Nürburgring in a brisk 7:27. Not too shabby. Getting to this impressive lap time of course meant significant efforts in performance and weight loss. A few of the elements aiding this result include…

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Porsche Launches Range-Topping Panamera Turbo S

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Porsche Panamera Turbo S

[/caption] Porsche is running high on its sales of the re-styled Cayenne and all-new Panamera. Continuing on its successes, the company is launching the Panamera Turbo S for the model line’s flagship model. The Turbo S gets an upgraded chassis, a 550 horsepower twin-turbocharged V8 engine and will leap from 0-60 mph in just 3.8 seconds. Porsche claims that, despite the uprated engine, fuel economy is equal to that of the standard Turbo. Thoughts? Will these be considered collector cars down the road? Follow the jump for Porsche’s full press release. [Source: Porsche] Press Release Top model in the Panamera…

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It’s Official: Order Your $845,000 Porsche 918 Spyder Today!

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Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid, Production Model, Official Sketches

[/caption] After much speculation, Porsche has made it official – The 918 Spyder Hybrid will go into production for arrival in or before 2013 and is now accepting orders. The new flagship supercar will get a 500 horsepower V8 coupled to two electric motors providing “at least” 218 additional horsepower. Despite the performance, Porsche estimates the vehicle will be good for roughly 78 miles-per-gallon. 0-60 mph times should come in around 3.1 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph. Notably, Porsche is saying they expect that “under the right conditions, the…

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It’s Official – Porsche To Build Cajun At Leipzig

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Excerpt: Though we knew Porsche’s supervisory board had voted to continue development of the Cajun, you just never know when a project will suddenly get scrapped. The company is now announcing the new baby-Cayenne will be produced at the Leipzig plant following an sizable expansion. No word yet if it will be produced in a two-door only to protect the A5 like previously rumored. Will these luxury baby-SUV/crossovers ever become collector cars? Follow the jump for Porsche’s press release. [Source: Porsche] Press Release PORSCHE TO BUILD THE NEW ‘CAJUN’ IN LEIPZIG * Supervisory board decides on production site for new model * Leipzig factory in Germany scheduled for a…

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Thousands Of Dream Machines Rot Away In Brunei

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Excerpt: 2002, Michael Sheehan (Ferrari-Online) Visits Brunei Anyone who knows anything about cars is aware of the Sultan of Brunei’s immense car collection. While no one outside of the royal family knows for sure just how many collector cars sit within the country’s borders, the sultan’s third brother, Prince Jefri, alone has over 2,500 (once nearly 5,000) … and they’re all rotting away. We have always had a deep-rooted jealousy for the royal family’s collection and their ability to acquire the world’s rarest and most sought after machines, but never before have our feelings towards them been accompanied with such an intense…

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