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1970 Porsche 914

In January of 1970, the 914 became available as the Porsche 914 in the U.S.(although there was only some small script on the engine lid to indicate that it was a Porsche) and as the VW/Porsche 914 in Europe.   The car as introduced was a good product, but it had a few real problems. Perhaps because of its mixed parentage, the automotive press lambasted it, greeting the debutante with mediocre marks and some really terrible reviews.

On the plus side, the 914 was a true engineering marvel. The tub, despite being of targa-top design, had the rigidity of a 911 coupe. The car handled incredibly well. Driver comfort, by sports car terms, was wonderful. The two-trunk setup offered a lot of room for luggage, and the targa panel stored neatly in one of the trunks.

The torsion-bar front suspension was lifted straight from the 911, but front hubs were VW 411 units. Rear suspension was an all-new independent, trailing arm design featuring big 11.05-inch rear discs instead of the VW 411 drums, and the four-wheel-disc brakes worked pretty well. Few other cars in this price range offered all-independent suspension, fuel injection, a five-speed transmission—and the Porsche name. At the $3500 introductory price, the 914 appeared to be quite a bargain indeed.  Unfortunately, the 1.7-liter Volkswagen flat-four was just too anemic. A Porsche with VW power and zero-to-60 times in the 13-second range found little favor among road testers of the day.

What made the car even more annoying, and contributed to the poor zero-to-60 times, was the terrible shift linkage on the supposedly glorious five-speed that was linked to the power-challenged engine. Reviewers castigated this setup, saying it ruined an otherwise good car.  In contrast, the 914-6, with its 2.0-liter, six-cylinder Porsche engine, was thought to be a wonderful car, even though the engine was the only difference. The only complaint with the six was the price, an issue that killed the car after only two years of production.

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2013 Porsche 911 RSR
Porsche unveils the newest addition to the 911 family, the racetrack-ready 2013 edition of the RSR. Immediately striking about the new model is the prominence of the number ’50′ at the top, which signifies 50 years of Porsche’s most iconic model. The body has undergone an increased wheelbase and has also reconsidered materials; the 911 RSR makes heavy use of carbon fiber and polycarbonate windows to make the car more nimble. Under the hood rests a 4.0-liter, six-cylinder, 460-horsepower engine, which should be well suited to compete in the World Endurance Championship later this year.

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PORSCHE Cayenne S TransSyberia (2009)Under the hood of the Cayenne S Transsyberia is the direct-injected 405-hp, 4.8L V-8 found in the Cayenne GTS. A Triptronic six-speed directs power to all four wheels through the Porsche Traction Management. Unique on the limited edition will be reinforced air suspension utilizing the standard Porsche Active Suspension Management system. The advanced suspension electronically adjusts shock rebound and damping per conditions, lending the usually pavement-driven (at least in Los Angeles) SUV improved off-road ride.
                                               

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New Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept 

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2012 Porsche Panamera 4S

車身型式   5門 4人座
變速系統   雙離合器7速自手排
引擎規格   4806cc V型8缸 32氣門
性能數據   400hp/6500rpm
             51.0kgm/3500~5000rpm
能源消耗   平均7.1km/ltr 市區4.5km/ltr
              高速公路10.6km/ltr

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2011 Porsche GT2 RS

The GT2 RS is not available with much in the way of driver aids, like performance-oriented traction control or Porsche's double-clutch gearbox. Fully defeatable stability and traction control are it. Unlike other Porsche models, though, these controls will remain off even after the ABS is triggered, a huge boon for track days.
Its 3.6-liter flat-6 engine uses two variable geometry turbochargers, VarioCam Plus (Porsche's variable valve timing and lift system) and an intake manifold that helps cool the intake charge by slightly decompressing it before it goes into the heads. Pumping 23.5 psi at max boost, the turbos are the motive force behind the production of an insane 620 bhp at 6500 rpm and 516 lb.-ft. of torque from 2250 rpm. It's the most powerful production car Porsche has ever made.

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2014 Porsche 911 GT3

New for the 2014 model year and celebrating 50 years of performance is the latest Porsche 911 GT3. Surfacing ahead of its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show, this latest GT3 is the first to be based on the new generation 911. The track-focused model features a 475 horsepower, six-cylinder engine and a seven speed transmission good for a top speed close to 200mph. Externally, the car features more aggressive styling with a new front bumper and forceful-looking rear wing. Look for the GT3 to reach dealers later this year.

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Porsche 928 (1978-1995)The Porsche 928 is a sports-GT car that was sold by Porsche AG of Germany from 1978 to 1995. Originally intended to replace the company's iconic 911, the 928 combined the power, poise, and handling of a sports car with the refinement, comfort, and equipment of a luxury sedan to create what some Porsche executives thought would be a vehicle with wider appeal than the compact, quirky and sometimes difficult 911.

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Porsche 918 RSR

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2012 Porsche Panamera V6

Panamera全車系引擎搭載採用DFI燃油直噴技術的高效能V6/V8動力元件、
輕量化工程結構、引擎自動啟閉功能、超群的空氣力學設計、創新的PDK雙離
合器自手排變速箱以及多項尖端科技，有效的減少了磨耗與液壓損失，從而令
Panamera的燃油經濟性成為同級四座GT跑車的典範，也再次成為該級距車
款中的標竿。

車身型式 5門 4人座
變速系統 雙離合器7速自手排
引擎規格 3605cc V型6缸 24氣門
性能數據 300hp/6200rpm
           40.8kgm/3750rpm
能源消耗 平均8.2km/ltr 市區5.5km/ltr
            高速公路11.5km/ltr

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1969 Porsche 908/2 Spyder

Throughout the winter Porsche not only worked on developing the 908, but also on a 5-litre racer that would fit in the five litre sportscar class. Dubbed the 908/2, Porsche's three litre racer for 1969 was quite an improvement over the first generation 908s used. The most notable change was the introduction of a Spyder body perfectly suited for higher downforce races like the Nürburgring 1000 km and Targa Florio. Similar in design to the one fitted in the old 2.2 litre eight cylinder engine, a new crankshaft was developed, which cured the vibration issues. The six speed gearbox was discarded and replaced by a far more reliable five speed box.

These changes were as welcome as they were successful and Porsche dominated the 1969 season. Wash-out victories were scored at Brands Hatch, Monza, the Nürburgring, Spa and in the Targa Florio. Especially the 1-2-3-4-5 place finish in the 1000 km race on the treacherous Nürburgring track showed Porsche's might. For Le Mans three longtail coupe bodied 908s were prepared complete with all the modifications found on the successful Spyders. They were joined by the new 917s, which suffered a similar fate as the 908 had a year earlier with early retirements. In the closest ever Le Mans finish one of the 908 coupes finished just a few yards shy of the winning Ford GT40.

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2014 Porsche Panamera
Originally unveiled in 2009 at Auto Shanghai, the Porsche Panamera was hailed by enthusiasts as the four-door sedan marking the long-awaited production update to 1989′s Porsche 989 concept vehicle. Now, the German auto manufacturer has unveiled the 2014 edition of the automobile. Replacing the old 4.8 liter V8 engine with a Biturbo 3.0 liter V6 under the hood, the car’s smaller engine actually produces more power than the previous design, creating 420 hp alongside 384 lb-ft of torque. Additionally, the upcoming model year marks the debut of the Panamera S E-Hybrid edition – an improvement over the previous hybrid that now boasts a more powerful electric motor and lithium-ion battery for an improvement in gas mileage from 33 mpg to 76 mpg. Billed as the first luxury plug-in hybrid, the Panamera S E-Hybrid is also faster than the previous electric and can go from 0-62 mph in 5.5 seconds with an all-electric top speed of 84 mph. Finally, cosmetic upgrades to the design include everything from a larger rear spoiler and more angled rear window to LED lamps and a multifunction steering wheel. Look for the Panamera to be available across the globe later this year.

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Porsche 912 (1965-1969)
The 912 eased the transition between the 356 and 911.  With the great aerodynamics, ergonomics, style, and quality of construction as a six-cylinder 911, the 912 had other advantages as well. Overall production gradually shifted from the fuel-efficient 912 to the higher-horsepower six-cylinder 911.

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2013 Porsche Boxster S

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TechArt Porsche GTStreet RS
With the automotive world abuzz thanks to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Autoblog instead headed over to Leonberg, Germany to have a little fun with the 711-horsepower TechArt Porsche GTStreet RS. The latest inclination finds a 16 percent bump in horsepower, as well as a 25 percent boost in torque. Despite the Smurfish-blue paint job, the GTStreet RS is quite traditional in many ways. For example, Porsche’s short-throw six-speed manual has been left untouched. Similarly unaltered is the war-like single mass flywheel that doesn’t stop rattling in its cage until you get the clutch pedal all the way to the floor. That TechArt-fettled clutch, about 9.1 inches in diameter, has had its surfacing altered and hardened even further to deal with the greater stresses of launching this beast. For those of you with deep enough pockets, the TechArt Porsche GTStreet RS will go for around $700,000 USD.