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2023 Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman Style Edition

For the next year, Porsche announced that the popular 718 Boxster/Cayman model will be offered in a Style Edition. In this way, the Stuttgart-based company wants to improve its offer for existing and new customers.

The new Style Edition brings a lot of standard equipment, including adaptive bi-xenon lights (PDLS), dual-zone automatic climate control, heated seats, sensors for parking assistance… which make the convertible two-seater different from the standard versions. Among the interesting details is the Ruby Star Neo body color, which Porsche reminds of the color that was once offered with the 911 Carrera RS model from the 964 Series.

A strip (black or white) runs along the entire length of the vehicle, as well as on both sides with the “Porsche” inscription. Inside, the interior is covered in black leather with illuminated door sill panels in stainless steel and the Porsche Crest on the headrests.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Style Edition will be powered by a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engine with 300 hp (221 kW) and 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear axle via a 6-speed manual gearbox. A 7-speed automatic PDK gearbox is also an option. It reaches 62 mph in 5.1 seconds (4.7 seconds with PDK), with a top speed of 171 mph (275 kph). It is mounted on a set of 20-inch rims that Porsche premiered on the 718 Spyder.

Source: Porsche

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BMW M5 CS and BMW M 1000 RR in drag race, who was faster?

The question was always asked who is faster, a car or a motorcycle? The guys from the YouTube channel Carwow have given an answer at least when it comes to the same manufacturer. They compared the sports sedan BMW M5 CS and the motorcycle BMW M 1000 RR in a drag race.

The BMW M 1000 RR is powered by a 999cc inline four-cylinder engine with 212hp (156 kW) @ 13,000 rpm and 83 lb-ft (113 Nm) of torque @ 11,000 rpm. The motorcycle is homologated for the road and reaches a top speed of 190 mph (306 kph). In the UK, the 50 Years M 1000 RR costs around £35,000.

The BMW M5 CS is powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 635 hp (467 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an eight-speed transmission with launch control. With a weight of 1,825 kg (less than the standard M5), it reaches 62 mph in 3.0 seconds and 124 mph in 10.3 seconds, with a maximum speed of 189 mph (304 kph). In Great Britain, the BMW M5 CS costs around £141,000.

Back to the race. In the standard 1/4 mile, the M 1000 RR set a time of 10.3 seconds while the BMW M5 CS covered the same distance in 11 seconds. At 1/2 mile at 50 mph, both vehicles in third gear, the motorcycle was far faster. Then they repeated the race but this time the motorcycle started from fourth gear. Again the bike was elusive for the BMW M5 CS. The same thing happened when the motorcycle started from fifth and sixth gear.

In braking at a speed of 100 mph, the M5 CS achieved, as expected, a better result. Massive brakes, massive tires did their job.

Watch the video:

Source: Carwow via YouTube

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Porsche 911 GT3 STI is powered by Subaru Impreza STI engine

This year’s SEMA Show, which will take place from November 1-4, has already offered several attention-grabbing cars. One of them is the Porsche 911 GT3 STI with the engine from the Subaru Impreza STI.

It is a project by Eneos and DevSpeed ​​Motorsports that is based on the 2007 Porsche 911 GT3. The car was badly damaged in an accident, after which it was bought at auction by professional drifter and tuner Faruk Kugay. This allowed him to use the GT3R’s bodykit, which includes a pronounced splitter, wide fenders with air vents, a carbon roof, 997.2 taillights, and a new rear bumper. In order to perform better on the track, the chassis was modified, BC Racing adjustable shock absorbers were installed, while some components were taken from the Porsche 911 Cup racing model. Besides all of that, a Nuke Performance Air Jack 90 Competition lifting system has been installed for quick tire changes.

Inside, carbon fiber sports seats, a steering wheel with ENEOS GT3 lettering, a digital cluster, a simple dashboard, and a CageKits roll cage.

Under the hood is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 542 hp (405 kW) from the Subaru Impreza STI. The engine is paired with a Subiworks 6-speed manual transmission that transmits power to the rear wheels. It’s mounted on a set of 19-inch Rotiform 917 wheels wrapped in 265/35 R19 (front) and 345/30 R19 (rear) Toyo Proxes R888R tires.

Definitely an unusual car that will be talked about even after the SEMA Show.

Source: Eneos