Porsche Unveils New GT3

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Porsche has unveiled it’s new GT3 which features new lighting all around, new front and rear fascias, and a redesigned spoiler. Engine has been enlarged to 4.0L producing 435hp, larger brakes and a host of other changes to improve it’s performance. Surprises include active engine mounts that firm up for sport driving.

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911 and Boxster Prototypes Caught Testing

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The 2011 Carrera and 2012 Boxster were caught in disguised form during cold weather testing near the artic circle. The rumors are the Boxster contains an engine totally new to Porsche – a horizontally opposed turbocharged four-cylinder.porsche998cabrio-sn1-kgp-ed-blog-thumb-555x370

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Inside Line Drives 2009 Carrera 4S

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All the attention has been on reviews with cars featuring the new PDK transmission. However, Inside Line just posted a review of the new C4S with the standard 6-speed manual transmission. The 2009 car still benefits from all the changes – Direct Injection engines, new all-wheel drive system from the 997 Turbo, and the facelift changes on the exterior.

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Porsche 2008 Sales Down 24%

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North American Porsche sales totaled 27,717, down from 36,680 in 2007 – a decrease of 24%. 911 and Boxster/Cayman sales were down by about 1/3, but Cayenne sales were only down 11%. For December, Porsche sold 2,154 cars compared to 2,891 last year.

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Porsche Test Mules Caught By Google Maps

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On Google Map’s Street View feature, a bunch of Porsche prototypes were caught on the road in Colorado. You definitely see the 2009 Boxster and Caymans, and what looks to be a 2009 911 at the top. You can use the ASDW buttons to move the view.

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Inside Line Drives the 2009 Cayman S with PDK

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After their review of the 911 Cabrio, Inside Line follows up with a review of the new Cayman S – also featuring direct injection engines with a dual-clutch gearbox.

Again they praise the transmission for it’s smoothness and balance, although conclude that the price of the transmission is better spent on other options.

Source: Inside Line

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2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Full Test and Video

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Inside Line has a review and video of the new Carrera S Cab with PDK. They liked the increase in output in the new powertrain and mating it with the new dual-clutch transmission has really impressed them.

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Porsche Cayman S with PDK and Launch Control

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This video showed up on YouTube showing a bunch of refreshed Caymans and a video of a driver using the launch control feature. Good content, poor music taste aside.

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Porsche November 2008 US Sales

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Porsche’s US sales were down 48% for the month of November, selling 1378 vehicles compared to 2662 for last November.

November Sales (Prior Year)
153 Boxster/Cayman (580)
525 911 (850)
700 Cayenne 700 (1,232)
1,378 Total (2,662)

Year-To-Date Sales (Prior Year)
5,825 Boxster/Cayman 5,672 (8,850)
7,700 911 (11,655)
10,356 Cayenne (11,293)
23,881 Total (31,802)

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Panamera 4S In Motion

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Porsche released an official video of the new Panamera. That model has 385 hp and will go from 0 to 60 mph in less than 6 seconds. 4WheelNews is hosting the video.

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