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Porsche 911 Turbo S with Lightweight kit

The Porsche 911 Turbo S with the optional Lightweight kit is actually the fastest 911 in acceleration from 0-60 mph, according to Car and Driver. The car managed to reach the stated speed on an unprepared surface in just 2.1 seconds, which is faster than the Tesla Model S Plaid.

Under the hood is a 3.7-liter flat-six twin-turbo engine with 640-hp (471 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic PDK transmission. It reaches 62 mph in an impressive 2.3 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h).

It may not be a surprise if we look at what the Lightweight Kit brings. First of all, the rear seats have been removed, the front seats are made of carbon fiber, there is lighter glass and the sound insulation has been reduced, which ultimately means that the car is 36 kg lighter than the base model. Thanks to the active suspension, the vehicle is 0.4 inches closer to the ground.

The price of the Lightweight kit is $ 10,340, and the price of the base model Porsche 911 Turbo S is $ 207,000. This means that almost $ 220,000 needs to be set aside for this model, which is not an insignificant amount.

Source: Car and Driver

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Porsche achieved sales growth in 2021

After Rolls Royce’s record sales in 2021, Porsche also announced that it achieved sales growth of 11 percent compared to 2020. According to the report, Porsche sold over 300,000 cars in the previous year. Most importantly, the company has achieved growth in all parts of the world.

Porsche achieved the highest sales growth in the United States with 22 percent (70,025 cars), Germany with 9 percent (28,565 cars) and China with 8 percent (96,671 cars).

When it comes to Europe, 40 percent of total sales (86,160 cars) are plug-in hybrid and fully electric models. The best-selling Porsche model is the Macan (88,262 units), and what is most surprising is that the Taycan surpassed the 911 model in sales. The popular “elf” achieved a historic result with 38,464 units sold.

“Despite the challenges posed by the semi-conductor shortage and the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic we have been working hard to enable more customers than ever before to fulfill their dream of owning a Porsche. Demand remains high and our order books are looking very robust, so we start 2022 full of momentum and confidence in all regions of the world, ”said sales and marketing boss Detlec von Platen.

Of the other models, the Panamera (30,220 units) and the 718 Boxster / Cayman (20,502 units) sold the most. In the Asia-Pacific region, Africa and the Middle East, Porsche achieved sales growth of 8 percent with 131,098 cars sold.

Source: Porsche

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Concept Zero Two as a fusion of Porsche 911 and Chevrolet Corvette

Automotive concept artist / designer Al Yasid (@yasiddesign), created the unique design Concept Zero Two. It is a combination of Porsche 911 and Chevrolet Corvette designs.

The front end is entirely Porsche. From the headlights, the slightly longer hood with the Porsche inscription, as well as the wheel arches, everything resembles a Porsche 911. Viewed from the side, from the front windshield to the back, we can see lines pointing to the Corvette. The rear of the Concept Zero Two features wide wheel arches, a glass engine cover, a light bar that extends the entire length of the rear, as well as a bare section around the taillights and two exhaust pipes.

No matter how amazing this may seem, it’s just the imagination of a design enthusiast, not something we might be seeing on the roads anytime soon. Or maybe not ?!

Source: Al Yasid (@yasiddesign) via instagram