Porsche Cars
Harvey steps down from Porsche Carrera Cup GB 2011
Tim Harvey, the 2008 and 2010 Porsche Carrera Cup champion and the most successful driver in Carrera Cup GB history with 35 wins and 106 podiums, is stepping down from driving in this year’s Porsche Carrera Cup GB.
An electric performance from Porsche with the Boxster E
Electric-powered rear and four wheel-drive variants of the Porsche Boxster E roadster sparked interest last week at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Berlin.
Le Mans to see Stirling’s first race in his own Porsche RS 61
A highlight of this year’s Le Mans Legend, the historic support race at the Le Mans 24 Hours, will be Sir Stirling Moss’s very first race at the wheel of his own 1961 Porsche RS 61.
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS with 408 hp and AWD
The new Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS combines a 408 hp 3.8-litre flat six engine with intelligent all-wheel drive that delivers a further exhilarating dimension to the dynamics of the iconic rear-engined sports car.
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition
The new Porsche Cayman S Black Edition combines performance and style, with a 3.4-litre flat-six engine tuned to deliver 330 hp, distinctive 19” alloy wheels finished in black and a luxurious interior. Production is limited to 500 examples worldwide, and UK sales begin in September.
Porsche Panamera Diesel - long distance champion
On sale from August 2011, the Porsche Panamera range extends with the introduction of the new Panamera Diesel, further enhancing the model’s appeal to UK customers. A luxury Gran Turismo, the Panamera Diesel is capable of taking four passengers in sporting comfort from Lands End to Loch Ness without refuelling.
Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 - Test run under race conditions
The development of the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 is running at full revs. This coming Saturday, the further-developed version of the innovative Hybrid race car contests round two of the Nürburgring Long Distance Championship (VLN). Another test under race conditions is planned at the fourth VLN round on 28 May.
Limited edition 500 hp Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
Porsche launches a new variant of the celebrated and successful racing pedigree 911 GT3 RS this July, offering even more power and greater performance. Limited to 600 vehicles worldwide, the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 takes all the attributes that have made the Porsche 911 GT3 a serial winner on the race track and moves the GT3 road car programme to a new, higher level.
Porsche offers complimentary checks for all Porsche cabriolets
To celebrate the start of the summer holiday season, Porsche is offering owners of its open-top models a complimentary vehicle inspection on 4 June at participating Porsche Centres nationwide, to help ensure all Porsche cabriolet owners maximise their open-air driving pleasure this summer.
Porsche Cayenne and Panamera gain detailed improvements
The Porsche Cayenne and Panamera have gained detailed improvements, additions and new options. From June production, the Cayenne Diesel receives a second generation engine offering greater efficiency and lower CO2.
Röhrl, Geistdörfer and 911 team up on 2011 Targa Tasmania
Exactly 30 years after almost achieving what would have been one of the greatest World Rally Championship victories of all time, Walter Röhrl, his co-driver Christian Geistdörferand their Porsche 911 SC will be reunited between April 5 – 10, for the 2011 Targa Tasmania, a gruelling road rally held over 2,000km of roads on the island of Tasmania, off the south-east coast of Australia.
Porsche Panamera Turbo S - the definitive 550 hp Gran Turismo
With the new Panamera Turbo S, Porsche is raising the bar for sporting four-door luxury cars. The new addition to the Gran Turismo range offers a unique combination of performance and efficiency, driving dynamics and comfort.
Porsche investment supports success for SKIDZ Hillingdon
Following its official opening in February 2010, the SKIDZ Hillingdon Road User Education Project part-funded by a three year, £375,000 investment donation from Porsche Cars GB, has released extremely positive results for its first year of operation.
Exide land sponsorship deal with prodigy tipped to win Carrera Cup GB
Exide Technologies, the automotive battery giant, has won a fiercely contested battle to become title sponsor to Juta Racing—the team behind Jonas Gelžinis—in the Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain.
Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship revs up
The entry for this year’s Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship has both quality and quantity with more potential race winners than ever before, as an influx of new drivers join established aces like Tim Harvey (Champion in 2008 and 2010), James Sutton (Champion in 2007) and Michael Caine (Championship Runner-up in 2008 and 2010).