Smaller Porsche Turbo Engines and No Hybrid 911

March 30, 2012

Breaking all over the internet is news that Porsche will use turbocharged four-cylinder motors in future 911s and there will be no hybrid version of the car. It all seems to emanate from an article on the Dutch Telegraaf website which quotes an unnamed technician, we presume within Porsche AG. The ‘news’ is not surprising, [...]

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Porsche 918 Spyder: Development Testing at Nardo

March 26, 2012

Load of pictures just gone on the Porsche Facebook page from Nardo test sessions of the 918 Spyder rolling chassis, as featured on EVO magazine’s Youtube channel in February. I quite like it with those 911 circular headlights: who can we call there to get the design changed?! Very excited about seeing this hybrid plug-in [...]

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Porsche at Essen 2012: More Space and Famous Carreras

March 20, 2012

Just as I blog on the subject of Essen, Porsche releases details of a greatly increased presence at the event, which I’m really looking forward to seeing. The stand has now moved to Hall 7, so I wonder which exhibitors will have moved with it? Could be an interesting change. Here’s the AG press update: [...]

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Essen Techno Classica Road Trip Tomorrow

March 20, 2012

Off to Essen tomorrow morning with Dominic Delaney from Specialist Vehicle Preparations. Essen Techno Classica is one show on the European calendar that you do not want to miss: 17 halls and all packed with classics brought by enthusiasts, dealers and manufacturers. Always an interesting selection of Porsche machinery on show and sometimes some rarities [...]

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Volkswagen T1 Van or Doka Wanted for UK Promo

March 19, 2012

Apologies in advance. This is not Porsche, but it comes from a Porsche connection and I can’t refuse good friends an urgent favour. It looks like it could be fun, not to mention a nice little earner and potential promo opportunity for a VW business. My friends’ email requests urgent help in finding a vehicle [...]

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Porsche Man Hermann makes Sebring Hall of Fame

March 18, 2012

Porsche legend, Hans Hermann, has been inducted into the Sebring Hall of Fame. Hermann’s award came this weekend, during the 2012 12 Hours of Sebring.

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