Video: Qatar's Fleet Of Porsche Police Cars

It’s a well known fact that people in Saudi Arabia has special liking for Audi vehicles and that’s why the term “saudis in audis” is famous. But what we were not aware of was the kind of passion people in Qatar (a country known to have highest per-capita GDP on Earth mainly due to its vast oil and natural gas reserves) has for Ferrari badged SUVs and sportscars.

When someone talks about the Republic Day parade of India, usually the picture that we get in mind is of large armored vehicles and tanks. But looking at the video of Qatar National Day parade (it happens each year in commemoration of Qatar's unification and independence) made us realize what transformation can happen if our country has loads of cash to burn and low crime rate.

Check out the clip below showing Qatar Police Force proudly displaying to the assembled crowd its gigantic fleet of Porsche Cayenne SUVs and Porsche Panamera sedans along with several Toyota Land Cruiser. It should be noted that this Arab state is a major shareholder in Porsche SE and Volkswagen group. So in short it won’t be wrong to says: “qataris in ferraris” just like “saudis in audis”.

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2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 & 4S Details Released

Porsche is continuing the generation change of the 911 model series. Just a few weeks after the new 911s with classic rear-wheel drive, the all-wheel-drive versions Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S are now entering the market in both Coupé and Cabriolet guise. You can easily diferentiate the new C4 and C4S from their 2WD counterparts via the red reflector strip spanning the width between the taillamps.

A whole range of new technologies surrounding the engine, the transmission and drivetrain ensures an even higher standard of driving pleasure on much lower fuel consumption. Particularly the new, electronically controlled all-wheel drive which is know for its precision and fast response, is expected to offer an even more intense driving experience. Just like the Carrera and Carrera S, the C4 range also gets the new, direct-injected engines and the optional seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) twin-clutch gearbox.

The features and characteristics of the new engines speak for themselves. Depending on the model, the new all-wheel-drive Carrera offers up to 8.5 per cent more power, up to 12.9 per cent more fuel economy, and 15.4 per cent lower CO2 emissions. Specifically, output of the 3.6-litre power unit is up by 20 to 345 bhp (254 kW). At the same time a Carrera 4 Coupé with PDK, to take just one example, consumes a mere 10.1 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres, equal to 28.0 mpg imp. The improvements on the 911 Carrera 4S with its 3.8-litre power unit are equally significant, with maximum output up by 30 to 385 bhp (283 kW) on overall fuel consumption down in the case of Carrera 4S Cabriolet with PDK to 10.7 litres/100 km, equal to 26.4 mpg imp.

The new Carrera models come in all cases with bi-xenon headlights and new LED daytime driving lights. The newly designed rear light clusters also feature LED technology and for the first time Porsche offers Dynamic Bending Lights as an option. It almost goes without saying that all Carrera 4 models come as before with their muscular rear end 44 millimetres or 1.73" wider than on the two-wheel-drive versions. And a new reflector trim bar between the LED rear lights gives the typical rear end of the car even more dynamic character.

New PCM Porsche Communication Management with its touch-sensitive screen improves operation of the in some cases optional navigation, information and audio systems to an even higher standard. And a further important point is that PCM is now compatible with Bluetooth, USB and iPod requirements.

All AWD Carrera models will be at the European dealership as of 25 October 2008.

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2009 Porsche Cayenne SUV To Get Diesel Power

Its coming and its here to stay. Porsche is going diesel. Now this is a big change considering the fact that Porsche is one of the few European automakers to have never offered a diesel option. The news is generating varied reactions. Well some people are definately happy and some are not but many are still undecided. But anyways Porsche has confirmed that it will offer a diesel powered version of Cayenne SUV by March 2009.

Many reasons have been put forward that could have compelled Porsche to say yes for the inclusion of diesel powertrains. First explanation is the stricter emissions laws coming in to Europe, which mandates carmakers reduce their fleet average carbon emissions. Second reason could be the rising fuel prices and also we can't ignore Porsche’s close relationship with Volkswagen, which put a number of diesel powerplants at its disposal.

Now you should not be expecting some of the larger diesel engines like the V12, V10 or V8. The reports suggest that the upcoming turbo diesel Cayenne will employ Audi's high performance 3.0-liter V-6 TDI. It's the same unit that features in Audi's Q7 and produces 240 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. Now if Q7 can sprint to 60mph in 8.5 sec, it won't be completely wrong to look for a similar performance from Cayenne's diesel version.

We expect 2009 Geneva auto show to be the debut venue for new Porsche Cayenne.

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2008 9ff Tuned Porsche GT9 Beats Bugatti Veyron's Top Speed Record

Porsche 9ff GT9 came very close to breaking world speed record with its top speed of 409km/h (254mph) during official testing in Papenburg last month. Now 409 is a very big number when you see it on a speed-o-meter. And even though its attempt to reach the number one position has not succeeded yet, its celebration time for 9ff's dedicated tuners as their highly modified Porsche GT9 supercar has over taken Bugatti Veyron's 407km/h (252mph) top speed.

The world record for the fastest production car, however, is still held by America’s SSC Ultimate Aero TT, which reached a top speed of 411km/h (255mph) last September. Good times for Aero TT might end sooner if it is not looking over its shoulder. The competition is fast closing in.

The German tuner 9FF’s GT9 is loosely based on the Porsche 911 GT3, with just 2% of common components between them. It has been stretched by 300mm with roof lower by 120mm to maximize downforce at high speeds. Also instead of using the rear engine layout as in 911 GT3, the 9ff engineers tried to get better weight distribution by using a custom designed mid-mounted twin-turbo 4.2L flat-six engine. It is mated to a six-speed transmission. The engine makes 987bhp and 711 lb/ft of torque and the entire car weighs just 1,326kg courtesy of carbon-fibre and Kevlar construction.

There is more work for guys at 9ff as their GT9 is still 1.7 seconds slower than Bugatti Veyron in 0-60 race and 1mph short of the SSC Ultimate Aero TT's record top speed. The production of only 20 examples of the ultra exclusive 9ff Porsche GT9 will be done with each commanding a price tag of $854,000.
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Video: Chris Harris test drives the Porsche 9FF GT9 at Millbrook
and talks to its creator Jan Fatthauer.


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2010 Baby Porsche Cayenne Spy Photos

Yet to be named, the junior Porsche Cayenne prototype was recently caught by spy photographers while undergoing test run at Nurburgring circuit in Germany for the first time. The new smaller SUV is positioned below the Porsche Cayenne and on launch will rival BMW X3, Audi Q5, Land Rover Freelander, Acura RDX, Infiniti EX, and Mercedes GLK.

Since the bigger Porsche Cayenne was based on the Q7/Touareg design, the upcoming compact Porsche SUV is expected to be based on the 2009 Audi Q5 platform and also share powertrain with it. It is most likely to feature both V6 and V8 engines in both naturally aspirated and turbo forms when it debut in US and UK markets in the year 2009 as a 2010 model.

Like everyone, we have loads of expectations from the latest Porsche Cayenne baby SUV and would like to see it come loaded with Porsche’s new direct-injection technology, all-wheel-drive system plus the carmaker’s new dual-clutch gearbox.
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Porsche Unveils Cayenne Turbo S At 08 Beijing Show

2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S today made its debut at 2008 Beijing Motor Show (08 Auto China). Latest 09 Turbo S is the the most powerful model in the Cayenne family.
It is driven by a 4.8 liter V8 engine with twin turbo forced induction, delivering 550 hp (404 kW). To get Turbo S you need to wait till August when its sale starts with a price tag of €111,400 ($120,000).

From the outside, the Turbo S can be recognized by its 21 inch SportPlus alloy wheels housed within its painted wheel arches and by a sports exhaust system with four tail pipes made from aluminum investment casting. The air intake grills and wheel arches are painted the same color as the car body. The new understated yet elegant "lava gray metallic" paint option is exclusive to the Turbo S.

All models of the Turbo S have a chassis which benefits from air suspension, not to mention suspension leveling and ride-height control, along with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), which – once again as standard – is combined with Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) and Servotronic speed-sensitive variable power steering.

Despite the fact that Porsche has managed to give the new Turbo S even better drive performance than the regular Turbo model (500 hp / 368 kW), the fuel efficiency figures for the Turbo S are exactly the same as those for the Cayenne Turbo.

Cayenne Turbo S: Specification(specs) & Features

Engine: V8 with two parallel exhaust turbo loaders
Fuel injection: direct fuel injection (DFI)
Displacement: 4,806 cm3 (293.3 cu in)
Bore: 96 mm (3.78 in)
Stroke: 83 mm (3.27 in)
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Max. power output: 404 kW (550 hp) at 6,000 rpm
Max. torque: 750 Nm from 2,250 rpm to 4,500 rpm

Gearbox: Six-speed Tiptronic S converter automatic
Transmission: Permanent all-wheel drive Porsche Traction Management (PTM) with transfer gearshift
All-wheel moment distribution: 38 % : 62 %
(Basic distribution front/rear)

Chassis: Independent suspension – front: via large basis double wishbones; rear: multi-link suspension; air suspension with suspension leveling and ride-height control, including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
Brakes: Front: six-piston aluminum monoblock fixed caliper brakes together with two-part internally ventilated brake disks with diameter of 380 mm; rear: four-piston aluminum monoblock brake disks together with internally ventilated brake disks with diameter of 358 mm
Wheels: 10 J x 21
Tires: 295/35 R 21
Steering: Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering
basic weight: 2,355 kg (DIN)
Permissible total weight: 3,080 kg

Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 4.8 sec, 0-60 mph in 4.7 sec
Max. speed: 280 km/h (174.0 mph)

Fuel consumption: 14.9 l/100 km (combined, as per NEFZ), 18.1 mpg (combined)
Emissions: C02 358 g/km (combined)
Pollutant class: EURO 4

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Porsche 997 GT3 RS Facelift Spy Photos

Porsche was caught testing a facelifted model of it’s 997 GT3RS prototype just outside of the Nürburgring race track, Germany. In addition to the new LED lights that will be offered across the 911 range, the GT3 RS also features new front & rear bumper design, with larger intakes at the corners of front bumper, lightweight fixed rear wing, revised suspension (PASM), larger side mirrors, refreshed head lights and thinner glass for further weight savings.

Porsche will also work under the hood to give the GT3 RS enough power to compete with models like Nissan GT-R V-Spec and Lexus LF-A by giving it a power increase of about 15 - 20 bhp.

Few days back Lexus and Nissan test drivers were caught racing new Lexus LF-A and Nissan GT-R V-Spec at Nürburgring and now the Porsche GT3 RS. Looking at this trend we can definately hope for more action in near future.
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