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Monday, June 29, 2009
Porsche Envi [App Store Release]
Category: Sports
Released: Feb 07, 2009
Price: $0.99
Description:
The great German sports car, in your pocket! Following in the path of Ferrari Envi, Porsche Envi brings thousands of Web-based Porsche photos to your iPhone. It's a grand tour of racing, power, speed, elegance and just plain coolness! From the original 1939 Porsche 64, through the 928 and timeless 911, to current models like the Boxster, Cayman and Cayenne, Porsche Envi displays seven decades' worth of Web-based Porsche photos the way you would expect on the iPhone: full screen, with multi-touch controls, in automated slide shows. Sports cars, racing cars, concept cars. Porsche Envi brings them all from the Web to you, organized by model and year. Please also check out Ferrari Envi, Lambo Envi and our other Envi apps, all based on the acclaimed iEnvision Web-image browser. iEnvision categorizes images from the Web into indexed groups. With iEnvision not only can you view Web-based car images, but also art, space photos, children's books, comics, manga, news, travel brochures and more. You can also add and remove your own favorites.
Website: http://we-envision.com/porscheenvi
Support Website: http://we-envision.com/porscheenvi
Note: The description above is the official one supplied by the application developer and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of this site or its staff.
Porsche 917 in Race Retro Auction
Deciding on a suitable starting order for the various competition cars which have thus far been consigned to H&H's 14 March Race Retro auction would challenge even the most gifted handicapper. The 1918 Minerva Type NN Special would probably line up on row one. Powered by a 5.7-litre four-cylinder Aster engine, the sloping-tail two-seater took some 12 years to build and has since competed at Assen, Montlhery, Loton Park, Donington Park and Prescott.
Sitting a good dozen slots further back would be the 1956 Lotus XI Series One. To desirable 'Le Mans' specification, the aluminium-bodied sports racer was driven at both Monaco and Goodwood by its former keeper, Ron Gammons. Maintained by Denis Welch for the last eight or so years, the iconic Lotus boasts a 1.5-litre four-cylinder FWB Coventry-Climax engine.
Separated by a generation, but perhaps sharing the same row, the 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA (complete with FIA HTP papers) and 1983 Renault 5 Alpine offer considerable 'tin top' thrills, while those who prefer endurance events might be drawn to the 1954 Arnolt Bristol Bolide, or the 1957 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT, both of which are potentially eligible for the Mille Miglia Storica. The Aurelia is no stranger to the limelight, being a former Lancia Motors (England) demonstrator and press car.
Delivering explosive performance and trackday fun aplenty, the twin-turbocharged 1970 / 2002 Porsche 917K Evocation and RUF-modified 2000 Porsche 996 GT3 would still be no match for the Group C / GTP cars hogging the back row. Presented as a single
lot, the fearsome Argo JM20 Chevrolet (6.7 litres) is accompanied by an Argo JM19 Chevrolet (6.3 litres) stablemate and a huge quantity of spares, including an unnumbered monocoque and chassis castings.
Headlining the motorcycle section is the ex-Carl Fogarty 1990 Honda RC30 (F1 TT and Senior TT winner), although it faces strong competition from the ex-Graeme McGregor 1984 EMC250 (an IoM TT winner), the ex-Joey Dunlop 1990 Honda RS250 and various Yamaha TD1s, not to mention two Norton Manx Replicas and a Matchless Beale G50 Replica.
Star among the road cars is the 1965 Jaguar E-type 4.2 Coupe 'Coombs Special'. A one-off prototype crafted by Frua and Italsuisse, the svelte sportscar made its international debut at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, but proved too expensive for marque devotee and tuner John Coombs to put into production.
A break from the red and yellow examples which proliferate, the UK-supplied 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT proudly retains its original Argento Auteil livery and perspex headlamp covers.
Reputedly the only one of its kind known to the Vauxhall Car Club, the 1924 Vauxhall 23/60 Malvern Tourer has had just three owners since 1959. A paragon of originality, even down to its floorboards and tool tray, it would make an intriguing alternative to a post-WW1 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost.
A Post Vintage thoroughbred with its roots in the 'Roaring Twenties', the 1932 Alvis 12/50 TJ Tourer wears replacement coachwork in the style of Cross & Ellis. Other notable entries include the 1995 Aston Martin DB7 which an Italian prince had covered in gold-, platinum- and palladium-leaf; a 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche Fixed Head Coupe which Chris Patten owned during his governorship of Hong Kong; and a 2000 Caterham 21 with just 4,700 miles on the clock.
Entries for this exciting auction remain open until Tuesday 17 February 2009.
For information on any of the above, or to receive an entry pack, please contact H&H Limited via www.handh.co.uk
Entry List with multiple photos of each entry at:
www.classic-auctions.co.uk/auctionlistings.php?saleid=99C
Thursday, June 25, 2009
The 2009 Porsche Boxster is out to launch
To keep its product portfolio contemporary, Porsche has reworked its Boxster for 2009.
In truth, it takes a keen eye to spot the individual changes -- new LED lighting aside. The good news is that the subtle makeover achieves the desired effect, building on the Boxster's reputation and the open-air concept first shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in 1993.
Up front, the Boxster earns larger air intakes and restyled headlights along with bright light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that are used as the daytime running lights. The rear lamps also adopt LEDs for the brake and tail lights -- the tail light portion forming a neat eyebrow over the cluster at night.
Read full news on The Vancouver Sun.
Porsche Panamera Will Debut This September In India
Porsche is all planned with its Panamera car to be launched in India by September this year in India against rivals like BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class sedan. Porsche India has already ordered 50 units of Panamera, which is expected to be priced above Rs.86 Lakhs for the Indian market. The said model will be launched around the world and in India in September.
“The launch of Panamera marks the entry of Porsche into a brand new segment. In India, we intend to introduce the model around the same time as its global debut. We have begun to get enquiries and we hope to sell 50-60 units of the model in the first year of its introduction in India,” said Mr Rod Wallace, Managing Director, Precision Cars India.
Porsche, which sold 168 units last year, has set a target to sell 250 units in the current year. Globally, it sold 98000 units with the US accountable for nearly 40000 units and Chinese sales were also much ahead of India at 8000 units last year. Mr Wallace said that he expects the increase in sales through its sports utility vehicle Cayenne and Boxster.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Porsche – Style and Speed (Price Guidelines)
Shopping for an early Porsche? Here are some guidelines on prices:
1965 PORSCHE 356C COUPE The final year of the 356 is especially well regarded by collectors. Expect to pay $50,000 to $60,000 for a well-restored car. A factory sunroof adds about 5 percent, and the 356SC, with a more powerful engine, is worth another 5 percent.
1958 PORSCHE SPEEDSTER The entry price for this legendary car is about $175,000. Rare factory options like a hard top and Rudge knockoff racing wheels make collectors salivate. In contrast to the Dow industrials, Speedsters have roughly doubled over the last five years.
PORSCHE 356 GMüND With just 50 built from 1948 through early 1950, Gmünds are valuable pieces of Porsche history. The trouble is, with only 40 horsepower and the worry of fragile — and irreplaceable — aluminum bodywork, they’re not a lot of fun to drive, and may be better suited to a museum than to the road. The 30-odd survivors are worth $150,000 to $190,000.
1965 PORSCHE 911 The first year of 911 production interests collectors for obvious reasons. The cars are rare, but they are somewhat fragile, prone to rust and have touchy handling. Collectors are willing to pay $50,000 to $75,000. The ’65 cars bring about a 20 percent premium over 1966 models.
This guideline was provided by ROB SASS on The New York Times.
The New Porsche Boxster 2009
You may or may not have heard about this new creation out of Pforzheim, Germany. This little town in Germany is world-renowned for its jewelry and watch making industry, but is now famous for something a little bit more extravagant.
Enter the new gold-plated Porsche Boxster. Visualis, a company situated in Pforzheim, hired an artist to create the gilded car. It is unknown how much the vehicle costs, but one thing is a certainty, it is going to be going at a pretty penny. In addition to the original creation, a further nine gold plated models will undergo this unique gilding process. The vehicle was originally created to attract visitors to a jewelry museum opening, and it was a huge success. Porsche saw a gap in the market and a potential demand for this extravagantly luxurious vehicle.
Although you may be dazzled at first by the bright exterior, which is plated in 22 carat gold, that is not where the gilding stops. All the major interior components are also gold plated, including the steering wheel and door knobs. To complete this luxurious vehicle, the alloy rims are also plated in 22 carat gold.
There have been mixed reactions regarding this extraordinary vehicle. There are many who appreciate and covet this golden Porsche. The wealthier end of society may take it as the ultimate status symbol. As if owning a Porsche Boxster is not flashy enough, they can now drive around in gold! It is definitely not the car for someone who wishes to blend into the crowd, because this car will most certainly turn heads. On a particularly bright and sunny day, it may even turn heads in the opposite direction! Now naturally, there are the cynics. Perhaps composing of those who love it but can't afford it? Not necessarily. Some Porsche enthusiasts feel that this car lacks class, and removes from the original ranking of the Porsche brand. Some people even feel that despite its luxuriousness, the car is ugly!
Let's weigh up the pros and cons of this gilded Porsche. It cannot be denied that plating a Porsche Boxster in gold is a tedious and meticulous task. Some people love gold, and opulence, and Porsches too! In this case, this is definitely the car for those people, if they can afford it. There is no doubt that a gold plated Porsche Boxster is a very valuable investment car. Even if the value of the car depreciates, at least they will be able to get a return on the value of the gold!
Some of the cons, well first of all, you have to think about how much it is going to cost to repair the car should you scratch it! Or have an accident in it for that matter. Perhaps we should be more realistic, as the risk of having an accident in this car is quite low. It will be quite a difficult car to miss on the road. This being said, it does pose the risk of causing accidents on a sunny day should fellow road users be blinded by its reflection in the sun.
For more pictures and reviews on Porsche Cars visit http://www.porsche-car.com
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Porsche Carrera GT – A Miracle
The Porsche Carrera GT is a powerful sports car of all the other cars released in the year 2004-2006. It is a door car with rear engine wheel drive. It is installed with powerful V10 engine and the transmission available is six-speed manual gearbox. This car is provided with a maximum horsepower of about 451 kW and its high acceleration makes the car to attain a speed of 62.1 mph in 3.9seconds. The stunning style of the body and increased performance of the engine makes it odd from any other car.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Porsche push the envelope with GT3 (news)
The boffins at Porsche have been beavering away and now they’re ready to launch this gadget-heavy model – a GT3 version of the latest 911 – at Geneva next month.
Fundamentally a lean and mean 911, it’s primarily aimed at drivers who like to take their cars out on race tracks. Still it’s one level away from the GT3 RS, which is an even more radical version with a roll cage, racing seats and less sound insulation. And no doubt there’ll be a new RS version along later.
Anyway, the new GT3 is powered by a 3.8-litre version of the traditional flat-six engine and has 435bhp (20bhp more than the last GT3) that takes the car to 194mph and from 0-62mph in 4.1 secs.
The new GT3 also has new wings and spoilers. On most cars this stuff just looks faster but on the GT3 it doubles the amount of downforce acting on the car compared to the old model.
It’s also fitted with a version of Porsche’s stability management system that allows you to switch on traction control and stability control. What’s more, it doesn’t reactivate itself under what Porsche calls extreme driving conditions – which I think means a big spin.
Sexiest of all are new wheels that attach with centre-locking like F1 cars. There’s also an optional system that raises the car’s front by 1.2ins – handy for driveway bumps.
The bad news? £81,914 when it’s on sale in the autumn.
via Mirror Blog
Porsche Updates GT3
Hot on the heels of Aston Martin's new V12 Vantage is Porsche's revised 911 GT3, which also makes its world debut in Geneva next month.
GT3 sprints to 100kph in 4.1sec.
Along with an upgraded intake and exhaust system, the GT3's flat-six engine has grown from 3.6 litres to 3.8 boosting power by 20hp at 435.
Due to a lighter overall weight, the GT3 betters the V12 Vantage's 0-100kph time by 0.1sec at 4.1. Top speed is also higher by 5kph at 310.
Other changes in the GT3 include cosmetic upgrades employed on other 911s: LED lights and new bumpers.
Like the Aston, this Porsche is targetted at hardcore drivers, meaning that only a manual gearbox is available.
Expect the GT3 to be significantly cheaper than the V12 Vantage - less than B20m.
Porsche Museum (Stuggart)
Via Cool Hunter … Three dramatic concrete pillars support the museum building, designed by the Viennese architecture firm Delugan Meissl, which seems to float above its industrial surroundings. A handcrafted aluminum recreation of the very first Porsche, a Type 64 ‘VW Aerocoupe,’ shines in the center of the first floor. Prototypes on display include a 928 model almost long enough for four doors, a 1989 “Panamericana” with odd, frog-like curves and the darling of the museum staff: the 1992 Boxster prototype that won Best in Show at the 1993 Detroit Auto Show. Porsche hopes to lure 200,000 visitors a year to the museum — competition for the rival Mercedes museum, located a half-hour away in Untertuerkheim, a Stuttgart suburb. (more visuals over at Autoblog)
Monday, June 22, 2009
Porsche Approved
When a pre-owned Porsche meets the high quality standards set by the brand, it will receive the name Porsche Approved. So if you want a Porsche but you can’t afford a brand new one, a Approved vehicle is your best choice since you can be sure that it will meet your expectations.
But what is the difference between a Porsche Approved certified vehicle from a conventional pre-owned vehicle?
First of all, the Porsche Approved cars are inspected by factory trained technicians and if they find any faults, repairs are carried out in line with the strict Porsche quality criteria. Secondly, every Porsche Approved vehicle comes with a comprehensive Warranty:
- If sold while under the new car warranty, Coverage is up to 6 years or 100,000m/160,000km total, whichever comes first
- If sold once the new vehicle warranty has expired, Coverage is 2 years from the date of sale or up to 100,000m/160,000km, whichever comes first.
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