In 2006, Porsche introduced the 911 GT3 RSR based on the 997 generation, which made its debut at the 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans. It is the most successful racing car of its generation, built in a limited edition to win races. One example, a 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR that never officially hit the road sold for CHF 680,000 (around €709,000).
This car is finished in Carrera White and has only 20 kilometers on the odometer. In 2008, Porsche improved this model by installing a spoiler on the front, optimized air ducts that reduced drag but also increased downforce, and revised suspension.
The 911 GT3 RSR is powered by a 3.8-liter flat-six engine with 485 hp (357 kW). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a six-speed sequential gearbox. The car has matching-numbers chassis, engine, and gearbox and is accompanied by an Automobile Club de l’Ouest LM GT2 technical passport, DMSB roll cage certificate, a 2007-issued FIA GT2 homologation form, and a Porsche Motorsport Datenblatt.
This car has had one owner since new and is a great addition to any collection, especially a racing car enthusiast.
A year ago, there were rumors about the new Porsche Panamera, which should arrive on the market by the end of this year. The car is currently in the final stages of testing which is taking place on four continents: North America, Africa, Asia and Europe, and it could be said that the car is ready for its premiere. It has now been revealed that it will be offered with four e-hybrid options, based on a more powerful electric motor.
“After already offering three E-Hybrids for the second Panamera generation, we will be adding a fourth plug-in hybrid in the new Panamera. This is our response to the enormous demand from our customers. In some countries, the proportion of E -Hybrids in the Panamera is almost 100 per cent. The new derivative is a high-performance model that fits perfectly into the versatile line-up. We are increasing the electrical performance of the Panamera in all E-Hybrid models with regard to driving dynamics and the important disciplines of electric range and charging speed. During our tests, we’re driving up to 70 per cent further purely on electric power than we did in its predecessor,” said Dr. Thomas Friemuth, head of the Panamera series.
The car is lighter than its predecessor, but with better driving performance. It is equipped with a larger 25.9 kWh battery and an 11 kW charger that shortens the charging time despite the higher energy content.
“I’m delighted with the progress we have made with electrification. The integration and combination of two drive systems in the Panamera works absolutely seamlessly and harmoniously. With the new drivetrains, the car radiates tremendous ease and reliability when accelerating,” said Arno Bögl, project manager for the Panamera series. Also, all powertrain options in the new Panamera are prepared for the new CO2 regulations.
The Panamera is equipped with a semi-active chassis with new two-valve shock absorbers that can regulate compression and rebound independently of each other. In this way, the range between comfortable and sporty settings is significantly expanded even with the new serial chassis. “With the active chassis we are setting new standards. We could feel this on every meter of our test drives – very comfortable on the cobblestones in Barcelona harbor, and highly dynamic and agile on the winding country roads outside the city,” said Thomas Friemuth.
The new Panamera will be premiered on November 24 at the Icons of Porsche festival in Dubai.
Recently, Porsche presented the redesigned Cayenne, and now the most powerful version of this model, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, is coming to the market.
The Turbo E-Hybrid is powered by a 4-liter biturbo V8 engine combined with an electric motor (176 hp/129 kW and 339 lb-ft/460 Nm) for a total output of 729 hp (536 kW) and 701 lb-ft (950 Nm) of torque. That is enough for the superpowerful SUV to reach 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph). The Coupé version with the GT package reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph (305 km/h). It is equipped with a 25.9 kWh battery, located under the luggage compartment, which provides a range of 81 kilometers (50.3 miles).
When it comes to design, the front of the car features larger air intakes. There’s also plenty of new equipment (standard) like multi-adjustable air suspension and adaptive HD-Matrix LED lights. Inside, a combination of leather and aluminum dominates the interior. There is also a slightly curved 12.6-inch display and a centrally located 12.3-inch display that controls the multimedia system.
Speaking of price, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid (without optional extras) costs €176,324 in Germany, while the Coupé version costs €179,775. AT the top of the range is the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupé GT, which costs 208,454 euros.
