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New logo design for the new Porsche Turbo generation

November 16, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Five months ago, marking its 75th birthday, Porsche unveiled its redesigned logo and now a special elegant metallic gray tone (Turbonite) badge, without the traditional gold finish, will adorn the new Porsche Turbo cars.

“In 1974, we presented the first turbocharged 911. Since then, the Turbo has become a synonym for our high-performance top models and is now more or less a brand of its own. We now want to make the Turbo even more visible, and differentiate it more markedly from other derivatives such as the GTS. This is why we’ve developed a distinctive Turbo aesthetic. From now on, the Turbo versions will exhibit a consistent appearance across all model series – one that is elegant, high-quality and very special,” said Michael Mauer, Vice President Style Porsche.

The special edition logo was created by the Porsche Color & Trim department, which also created the body colors, including more expensive shades offered through the Paint-To-Sample (PTS) program. In addition to this logo, the new color will also be used for the lettering on the rear and the borders of the side windows.

Turbonite will also be used in the interior of the new Turbo cars, such as trim strips, belt straps, mode switch and the air conditioning control panel, but also as a contrasting color for the yarn on the seats, the door panel trims, instrument panel and floor mats.

This logo should debut on the new generation Porsche Panamera which will be premiered on November 24 at the Icons of Porsche festival in Dubai. It will be powered by a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of around 650 hp (485 kW). The engine will be mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission that sends power to all four wheels. It will be equipped with a larger 25.9 kWh battery and an 11 kW charger that shortens the charging time despite the higher energy content. It will accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.9 seconds, and will have an electric range of 40 kilometers.

Source: Porsche

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Modified 1962 Porsche 356B is up for auction

November 14, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Every Porsche 356 attracts the attention of collectors and ordinary enthusiasts, regardless of whether it is an original or a modified car. This one, a 1962 Porsche 356B, was born as a Karmann-bodied coupe and was converted to a roadster, and is now being offered at auction.

This 356B is powered by a 2.7L Type 4 flat-four engine by Fat Performance of Sante Fe Springs, California. The engine is paired with a four-speed 741 manual transmission, with a higher gear ratio, which sends power to the rear wheels. It is equipped with polished 15″ alloy wheels wrapped in 185/65 Pirelli P4 Persist AS Plus tires.

The car is finished in gray and is in good condition. It features custom recessed front turn signals, Euro-style taillight assemblies, twin decklid grilles, gray nerf bars, a single exhaust outlet that terminates through the right rear corner of the body, aluminum wheel spacers and longer wheel studs, a 356 Enterprises camber regulator, and a Koni steering damper, KYB shocks, adjustable torsion bar spring plates, four-wheel drums, MSD Street Fire ignition box, a Bosch ignition coil, a 12-volt alternator, a high-torque starter, dual CBR oil coolers, high-pressure oil lines with Earl’s Performance AN fittings, an oil catch can with a Moroso breather, dual carburetors with open-element air cleaners, and a custom tubular exhaust system.

Inside, aluminum Speedster-style seats are trimmed in black vinyl with gray corduroy inserts, which also cover the door panels. In front of the driver are a wood-rimmed MOMO steering wheel, a central tachometer flanked by a 120-mph speedometer, a combination gauge for oil temperature and fuel level, and a five-digit odometer showing 65,372 miles (total mileage unknown). Additional equipment includes a roll bar, a hand throttle mechanism, and a heater.

It is stated that the master cylinder, wheel cylinders, brake hoses, steering box, axle seals, tie rod ends, and front sway bar end links have been replaced under current ownership.

The car comes with a black soft top, a tonneau cover, side curtains, service records, and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on November 19 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $24,000.

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Modified 1962 Porsche 356B is up for auction

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Modified 1968 Porsche 911L is up for auction

November 11, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1968, Porsche introduced the 911L Sportomatic model with the Type 901/06 engine. It was produced for only one year, and 1,610 cars left the production line, of which 441 were targa and 1,169 were coupes. One of them, a 1968 Porsche 911L is up for auction.

This modified 911L is powered by a replacement 3.0-liter Type 930/06 flat-six with twin Weber triple-barrel carburetors. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a replacement five-speed manual transmission. It is mounted on silver 15″ Fuchs wheels wrapped in 15/60 front and 18/60 rear Michelin TB15 racing tires.

The car is finished in gray and is in good condition. It has 911R-style bodywork and is equipped with a composite hood, decklid, doors, flared front fenders, Hella headlights with plastic covers, 911R-style taillights, a Talbot Berlin left mirror, gold-finished door handles, Lexan side and rear windows, T- handle hood and decklid latches, four-wheel ventilated disc brakes, tubular headers and an R-style sport muffler.

Inside, fixed-back bucket seats are trimmed in red vinyl with cloth inserts. In front of the driver is a leather-wrapped three-spoke Nardi steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 1,391 kilometers (total mileage is unknown). Additional equipment includes an OMP harness for the driver’s seat, a latch-and-link belt for the passenger seat, leather door pulls, a dash-mounted kill switch, a helmet box stored behind the driver’s seat, and a TRE roll bar.

The auction ends on November 16 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $50,000.

The car does not have a title, as it is registered in a country that does not issue titles for road vehicles. It is being sold on its Belgium registration.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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