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Porsche 911 Speedster Comes To Paris

Porsche took the opportunity at the 2010 Paris Motor Show to display their all new 911 Speedster.

There wasn't much new information on the upcoming Speedster, only the model itself, which wowed fans who came form all over Europe just to sneak a look at the Porsche ride. Porsche enthusiasts loved the light blue color and new rear end.

Distinguishing the Speedster from the rest of its 911 brothers and sisters, this curvaceous windscreen and larger rear is reminiscent of the 356 Speedster, a lowered suspension (by 60 mm) and a 'double-bubble' hardcover for the soft top right behind…

Porsche Museum Celebrates 60 Years

Can you believe a company like Porsche has been around for so many decades? In honor of the luxury German automobile, a The Porsche Museum was opened in Stuttgart, Germany, 60 years ago. Now, that establishment is celebrating its own birthday, with a parade of Porsche vehicles.

"It was exactly 60 years ago, in the autumn of 1950, that the first Porsche 356 models were shipped to the USA. Since then, what was at that time just a small sports car manufacturer, has progressed to capture the hearts of American sports drivers."

From October 12, 2010 to January 9, 2011…

Porsche Panamera Beats Sales Target

When the Porsche Panamera first debuted from the German auto maker, execs were worried a sedan Porsche would not please luxury sports car fans. Luckily, they were mistaken.

Porsche says sales of its Panamera four-door sedan are exceeding expectations worldwide after one year on the market.

"Porsche has sold 22,518 of the sleek-looking luxury Panameras worldwide, the German automaker's first entry into the luxury four-door sedan market. The four-seat cars have a U.S. starting price of $74,400 in the U.S. and can run as high as $135,300." - This according to an Associated Press report…

Porsche Cayenne S Sports Package

An updated Porsche Cayenne S Sports Package has been unveiled by the German Auto maker, though much of the specifications are still a mystery. The 2011 Porsche Cayenne S is already one of the fastest selling variants of that model vehicle.

Judging from pictures seen online the kit will include larger wheel arches, body-colored door moldings, new trim on the lower body in body color, an added roof spoiler and quad tailpipes as seen on the Cayenne Turbo. 

There is no confirmation of the SUV getting a new set of wheels or interior modifications as part of the package, though…

Porsche Panamera Receives Increase of 40 HP

Porsche has announced several new additions to what they are calling their "individualization program" for the new Panamera sedan.

The Powerkit, which ranges around $21,000 for the Panamera Turbo, features two new turbochargers (with titanium / aluminum turbine wheels) and a revised ECU. These modifications enable the 4.8-liter V8 to produce 532 bhp and 553 lb-ft of torque - an increase of 39 bhp and 37 lb-ft of torque.

Thanks to the extra power, the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and hits a top speed of 190 mph.

As far as styling is…

Porsche Panamera Racer Wins First Run

Porsche not only produces luxury sports cars but also a line of high performance race vehicles. For years, Porsche 911's have taken home the checkered flag at courses across the globe. Now the four door Panamera sedan has been transformed into a racing legend.

During it's first race the Panamera comes off the track with gold. A Porsche Panamera S has won a Superstars race at the Mugello circuit in Italy.

Driven by Fabrizio Giovanardi, the N.Technology Panamera posted a time of 28:55.886 which was 2.083 seconds faster than the runner up. Unfortunately, during…

Porsche Panamera Hybrid for 2011

Porsche has announced it will have a hybrid version of the Panamera luxury sedan for sale by 2011, alongside its previously announced Cayenne S Hybrid.

The Panamera S Hybrid will add to the already powerful reputation for the all new Panamera. It will feature the same drivetrain as the Cayenne S Hybrid - a 3.0 liter supercharged V6 with 333 PS coupled to a 34 kW electric motor for a total of 380 PS (280 kW).

The Panamera is also expected to sport similar green numbers to that Cayenne S Hybrid with its fuel-economy rating of 8.2 liters/100…

Porsche Builds 25000th Panamera

Porsche's Panamera four door sedan has only been available to customers throughout the United States for less than one year, and it is already one of the fastest selling Porsche vehicles to date. Today, the German luxury auto maker announced that they have competed construction of their 25,000th Panamera model.

The 25,000th Panamera has rolled off Porsche's assembly line in Leipzig, Germany.

The car, a ruby red colored Panamera, will be delivered to a customer here in the United States. It features a 3.6-liter V6 engine with 296 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.

According…