When the last-generation Porsche 911 GT3 was revealed – supposedly the purest expression of the breed – with a PDK automatic transmission only, it drew criticism from some quarters and further fears that the manual transmission at large might be departing the automotive landscape sooner than thought. It also drove […]
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Ruf reinvents the CTR Yellowbird with 2017 CTR
If you’re a driving enthusiasts, chances are, you’ve watched Stefan Roser dance the Nurburgring while piloting what can only be described as a 350kW drift machine about a thousand times on YouTube. Remember that Ruf CTR Yellowbird? There’s now a new one out, as reported yesterday. Yep, this machine may […]
Ruf to debut all-new model at Geneva, inspired by CTR – report
Legendary Porsche-tuning brand and car manufacturer Ruf is set to unveil the spiritual successor to its CTR 911-based supercar, which is iconic for featuring in a famous Nurburgring lap video and also in video games not produced by Electronic Arts. According to an Autocar report, Ruf is preparing an all-new […]
Video: Nissan Patrol with GT-R power smokes Porsche 918
A clip from an episode of The Grand Tour featuring a drag race between a Porsche 918 and Nissan Patrol has hit the web – a pretty clear cut victory you would think. Not so, it would seem. The Middle East is a haven of modified Nissan Patrols. Long time […]
Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo revealed, arrives in Australia Q4
Thinking of buying a Porsche Panamera but are too tempted by the practicality of an SUV? How about the new Panamera Sport Turismo then? Porsche has just revealed the all-new body style, giving Panamera buyers a new wagon-like option for the otherwise sedan-only model. Five different variants will be launched […]
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is new 500kW flagship
Porsche has introduced a new flagship variant for the latest Panamera range, called the Turbo S E-Hybrid. It pairs hybrid technology with outright turbo performance. Under the bonnet is a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 taken directly from the Panamera Turbo. It produces 404kW. Matched to that is an electric motor system […]
Porsche 911 Gemballa Avalanche set to wow at Geneva
When it comes to Porsche insanity, Mansory might take lairiness to extremes but Gemballa are the undisputed kings of wild and intimidating variants of Porsche tuning. After the death of company founder Uwe Gemballa, the company received a new lease of life when a German company purchased it but the […]
Porsche Cayman GT4 RS confirmed via dealer tweet?
The Porsche Cayman GT4 is one of the purest machines you can buy, with a 3.8-litre, 283kW/420Nm flat-six borrowed from its big brother the 911, but mounted amidships, in an 80kg lighter package than the GT3 RS. Unlike that car, it is exclusively available with a proper six-speed manual, instead […]