In an effort to help Volkswagen achieve its goal of becoming the biggest car maker in the world by 2018, we will see a string of all-new models come from the various brands within the group in the near future. A new model said to be on the horizon is […]
Porsche
2012 Porsche Panamera Diesel speedART PS9-300D power kit
Porsche specialist tuner speedART has announced a new power kit for the 2012 Porsche Panamera Diesel, called the PS9-300D. Though this power kit appears slightly tamer than the one on the speedART Porsche 911 SP91-R, it’s certainly cool to see the German tuner fiddling with diesel power. The speedART PS9-300D […]
Video: 2012 Porsche 911 development explained
In this video, August Achleitner, Manager of the Porsche 911 model line, gives us an intriguing look into the development of the latest 2012 (991) Porsche 911. Porsche revealed the all new 2012 Porsche 911 at this year’s IAA Frankfurt Motor Show – power ratings for new 2012 Porsche (991) […]
Video: The Two Second Club – Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911 Turbo S, Bugatti Veyron
Road & Track in the US has released a nice little acceleration video showcase called The Two Second Club. It’s made up of three cars that are able to smash 0-100km/h in the two-seconds range. They include the Nissan GT-R, the Porsche 911 Turbo S and the Bugatti Veyron Super […]
TechArt GTStreet RS does 0-100km/h in 2.8 seconds
Tuned Porches are always welcome here at PerformanceDrive, and one of the most highly regarded of tuners, TechART, has come up with its latest kit; the Techart GTStreet RS. Based on the Porsche 911 GT2 RS, it offers 700hp and does 0-100km/h in just 2.8 seconds. The Porsche TechARt GTStreet […]
2012 (991) Porsche 911 laps Nurburgring in 7:40
Porsche’s all-new 2012 (991) Porsche 911 has reportedly lapped the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife in 7:40, around 13 seconds faster than the 997 predecessor and around as fast as the previous Porsche 911 GT3. And this is just the 991 Porsche 911 Carrera S we’re talking. The new Porsche 911 GT3 […]
Video: Nissan GT-R beats 11 of the world’s best driver’s cars in mega drag race
Motor Trend in the US has put together the mother of all races between – deep breath – a Nissan GT-R, BMW 1 Series M Coupe, Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca, Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Chevrolet Corvette ZO6 (Z07 pack), Ferrari 458 Italia, Audi R8 GT, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, […]
TopCar 2012 991 Porsche 911 aftermarket kit revealed
Russian tuning specialists, TopCar, has come up with a unique aftermarket tuning kit for the recently revealed 2012 991 Porsche 911. This is the second of such known tuners that have already come up with an aftermarket kit for the new 911. Upon first inspection it is easy to spot […]