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Porsche’s new $100m American HQ features its own circuit

Porsche Cars North America has officially opened its new $100m Porsche Experience Centre and headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Built on a 27-acre lot located at the northeast corner of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the impressive complex features its very own circuit right at the front of the building. According to …

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Porsche reportedly mulling Boxster Spyder GT4

Porsche is reportedly mulling a GT4 version of the recently unveiled Boxster Spyder. According to British publication, Autocar, who had access to a senior source at Porsche, the company’s plan is driven by the better than expected demand for the Cayman GT4. “We are looking at it right now. Much …

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Porsche details track-focused 911 GT3 RS; 0-100km/h in 3.3s

Porsche has released full details of the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS – the most focused, yet road-legal 911 to date. Extensive modifications to the drive system, aerodynamics and lightweight design is said to enhance performance beyond that of even the 911 GT3. Indeed, the RS has set a lap …

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Porsche Cayman GT4 unveiled – 287kW and manual only

The Porsche Cayman GT4 has been officially revealed in all its glory. Essentially a more hardcore version of the Cayman, it is to the Cayman what the GT3 is to the 911. Sporting a mid-mounted 3.8-litre flat-six derived from the 911 Carrera S, it develops 287kW at 7,400rpm channeled to …

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Gemballa sets new record with GTP 720 Porsche Panamera Turbo

Exotic tuner Gemballa has introduced their latest project – the GTP 720 based on the Porsche Panamera Turbo. Packing a twin-turbo 4.8-litre V8 under the bonnet, the super sedan produces 382kW of power from the factory. Gemballa takes it to another level by bumping output to a staggering 530kW or …

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Porsche Boxster range to get new flagship?

Here’s proof Porsche is readying a more powerful version of the Boxter. Caught in the wild undergoing winter testing, these spy photos show a possible new top model for the Boxster range. The current Porsche Boxster lineup consists of a standard model powered by a 2.7-litre flat-six engine with 195kW, …

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2016 Porsche Panamera caught; sports sleek new look

The next-generation Porsche Panamera has been caught under going testing wearing next to no camouflage. While instantly recognisable, the 2016 Panamera will get a curvier body work with a flatter stance and redesigned rear end. Other trademark styling cues to evolve from the current model include ventilated front guards and …

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2015 Porsche Cayman facelift scooped

Gearing up for early 2015 release, the facelifted Porsche Cayman has been scooped on public roads near the Nurburgring circuit, probably after an outing at the track. Mildly camouflaged the refreshed Cayman sports a new front bumper with LED daytime running light, redesigned headlight clusters, restyled wing mirrors and an …

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TechArt tweaks Porsche Macan

TechArt has unveiled their latest offering – a performance upgrade package for the Porsche Macan. First up is a tune for the twin-turbo 3.6-litre V6 engine. In factory form, the mill produces 294kW (400hp) of power and 550Nm of torque. The TechArt treatment raises output to 331kW and 620Nm, slashing …

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Porsche Macan Diesel S fails Moose Test

Remember the famous Moose Test orchestrated by Swedish magazine, Teknikens Värld,that forced Mercedes-Benz to recall the first-generation A-Class and fitted the entire range with electronic stability control? Well, the guys are back. This time, their target is the new Porsche Macan. The test is simple – it simulates a driver …

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NSW Police gets Porsche 911 Carrera police car

New South Wales Police have unveiled their latest street weapon – a brand new Porsche 911 Carrera. The latest police car to join the fleet features markings designed by Sam Nejat, a Master of Accountancy student at the University of Western Sydney. Nejat was the winner of a competition launched …

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2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS gets some track action [video]

The highly anticipated Porsche 911 GT3 RS has been spied undergoing testing at the Nürburgring circuit. After its numerous appearance testing on public roads, the GT3 RS finally gets some track action. Originally planned for a late 2014 release, the hardcore version of the 911 GT3 is not expected to arrive …

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