Two years ago at the Frankfurt auto show, Porsche announced it had begun work on a hybrid Cayenne program, but the company has remained quiet since then, except to tell us it has remained partnered with VW on the SUV’s development. However, Porsche recently broke its silence and gave us a few more details about what we can expect from its new hybrid SUV, which is on track for a 2009 launch. (more…)
Porsche will also be building a hybrid drive version of the new Panamera. This four-door Gran Turismo with sporting driving dynamics so typical of Porsche will boast the proven components featured in the Cayenne Hybrid entering the market at the end of the decade. And thanks to its newly developed full parallel hybrid, Porsche’s Sports Utility will offer average fuel consumption of less than 9 litres/100 kilometres. (more…)
Have you ever wanted to drive a Porsche 911 on the track and then later take a Porsche Cayenne off road in the same day? With the Porsche Sport Driving School you can not only do this, but also be guided by some of the most prestigious driving instructors in the world. Porsche also offers woman only courses as well as ice and snow training and last but not least an Eco-friendly driving course. (more…)
When going through the list of Porsche 911’s, one has many options to choose from, especially if your in the market for a daily driver and not a track ready Porsche such as the 911 GT2 or 911 GT3. Although both of the latter 911’s are excellent city cars, I doubt many owners drive them five days a week. There are many Porsche owners and enthusiasts in the city I reside in which has always made me curious (more…)
Being a loyal lover of the Cayenne family, particularly the turbo model. I was extremely excited to hear about the release of the new Porsche Cayenne Turbo S. Just when I thought the Cayenne turbo couldn’t get any better, Porsche raises the bar again. The 4.8 liter V-8 twin turbo charged engine cranks out a whopping 550 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. The additional power was obtained through a modified exhaust system and improvements (more…)
