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Porsche 968

Porsche 968

The 968 went on sale in 1992 as a replacement for the long standing 944 and was the last in succession of front engine Porsches ranging from the 924, 944 and 928 up until the recent Cayenne and Panamera,

968

968

With a 3000cc straight four the 968 produced 236 bhp, this combined with variable valve timing upgraded ECU made the 968 a favourite as a true Drivers car especially the European stripped out 968 clubsport was light weight and tweaked suspension making an excellent Track car and winning many European awards

The Porsche 968 started almost 20 years later from the introduction of the 924 and the models included the 968 Sport, Club, the Turbo S, Turbo RS, and Turbo RS Lemans,

Porsche 959

Porsche 959

Porsche 959

Porsche 959

first publically seen at the German Motor show in 1983 and was known as the “Gruppe B Prototype”, the road version of the 959 made its appearance two years later at the 1985 German Motor show and didn’t go into full production until a further year later and the first customer took delivery in ‘87 came in two variants, the race version was called Sport and the road version was called Komfort and went on sale for $225,000 only 337 cars were made until production ceased in 1988 although 8 were later made in the early nineties when Porsche had a clean out of old parts half were made in Silver the other half in red and these have become the 959’s to have.

The 2850cc, twin-turbo 6 cylinder boxer engine had water-cooled heads with an air cooled block pushing out around 444 bhp, To reduce Turbo Lag Porsche fitted sequential turbo’s that gave a progressive delivery of power and combined with a weight saving aluminium and Aramid composite body producing a very powerful and fast supercar hitting 62mph in just 3.7 secs and a standing Kilometre in 21.6 Seconds (back in the Eighties!)
To make it drivable Porsche added a "zero lift" aerodynamics package and an advanced 4 wheel drive system capable of distributing torque (PSK)
Due to Department of Transport rules the 959 was not available in the US until 1999 as it required a certain number to be available for “crash testing” and Porsche just wasn’t prepared to do that, and personally I don’t blame them.

Porsche Boxster

Porsche Boxster

The 2500cc flat six roadster was introduced in the last quarter of 1996, it takes its inspiration from the 550 spyder the designed was by Harm Lagaay, It takes its name from the horizontally-opposed boxer engine, and it being a convertible roadster.

Porsche Boxster

Porsche Boxster

Later in 2000 the bigger 3200cc Boxster S was introduced then in2003 the base 2.5 was increased to 2.7 litre
The new generation of Boxsters came in 2005 with tweaked styling and more power, then more power came again in 2007 and its biggest overhaul in 2009

Engine Layout / number of cylinders 6 6
Displacement 2,893 cm³ 2,893 cm³
Engine layout/Drive Mid-engine Mid-engine
Power 188 kW (255hp) 188 kW (255hp)
Max. torque (Nm) at rpm 290 Nm 290 Nm
at rpm 4,400 - 6,000 4,400 - 6,000
Compression ratio 11,5 : 1 11,5 : 1

Performance Top speed 263 km/h (163 mph) 261 km/h (162 mph)
Acceleration from 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph) 5.9 s 5.8 s (5.6 s Sport +)
Acceleration from 0 - 160 km/h (0 - 99 mph) 13.6 s 13.4 s (13.1 Sport Chrono Pack Plus)
Elasticity 80 - 120 km/h (50 - 75 mph) 7.6 s 5th gear 7.5 s 5th gear

“The design of the Boxster models is governed by one philosophy above all: that the styling of a Porsche reflects its inner values. Here, the primary value is extreme performance.
The emphasis on performance is immediately evident from the front, where enlarged air intakes in a geometric arrangement give the Boxster an even more dynamic look – and increase cooling power. On the Boxster, the air intake grilles are finished in the exterior colour, whereas on the Boxster S they are contrasted in black. The powerful design is complemented by striking spoiler lips and the two models have a drag coefficient value of 0.29 and 0.30, respectively.

At the front, the headlight design makes the Boxster models unmistakable – especially at night. Both models are fitted as standard with halogen headlights and LED daytime running lights integrated separately into the clusters above the outer air intakes. Bi-Xenon headlights with dynamic cornering lights, including LED daytime running lights, are available on request. The headlight design emphasises the striking contour of the wing.
The rear has been restyled with a LED taillight module that blends harmoniously with the overall design. The centrally located stainless steel tailpipe – twin tailpipe on the Boxster S – and the rear diffusers finished in sporting black complete the powerful look.
The dynamic presence of the Boxster models is further emphasised by the wheel design. The Boxster is fitted with 17-inch wheels as standard, the Boxster S with 18-inch wheels. A 19-inch option is available for both models.
Also incorporated into the design are larger exterior mirrors which have been aerodynamically optimised and give better rearward visibility.”

Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

The German car maker was hot on the heels of rivals BMW to produce a sporting Luxury Utility vehicle and launched the American version early 2003, It featured a direct injection V8 engine which hadn’t been since the 928. With main frame and doors from the VW Tourareg
The Entry level Cayenne is equipped with a 250 hp 3.2-liter getting it to 60 mph 7 and a half seconds and 8.1 seconds for the Tiptronic S,

Another first for Porsche is a Tiptronic Turbo Diesel engine, producing a 9.2 time to 60 mph from a VW 3000cc TDI V6 240hp powerplant.

Cayenne S has a 4,806 cc V8 engine producing 340 hp giving a 6.4 Second time to 60 mph and a top speed is 155 miles per hour. 2010 the Cayenne S will receive the same 4.8L V8 in the Panamera S models producing 400hp,
A limited number 26 Cayenne S Transsyberia rally editions were built to commemorate Porsche's victory in Transsyberia rally

Cayenne GTS
The 405 hp, 4.8 liter V8 has 21-inch Rims, body kit, sport suspension and optional six-speed manual, It is lighter than the Cayenne S hits 60 mph in just 5.7 seconds. The Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3 (2010) is a limited edition based on GTS influenced by Porsche Design Studio. It includes Lava Grey Metallic body, 21-inch SportPlus wheels, black leather upholstery with red contrasting seams, Porsche Design Chronograph.

Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S
The 1st generation Cayenne Turbo had 450 horsepower and accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. The Cayenne Turbo S included a low-range case, a locking differential, and the height-adjustable, off-road suspension also standard on the regular Turbo model. It was powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.8-liter V8 that produced 520 bhp Acceleration from 0-60 mph was 5.0 seconds and the top speed was 171 mph.

Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

A new Turbo was revealed at the 2008 Beijing show. With an increase of 50hp and now accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds. Also revealed with the new Turbo was a new 550 hp Turbo S. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is 4.7 seconds and has optional ceramic composite brakes.

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