Tag Archives: Porsche

2008 Porsche 911 (997.1) Turbo is up for auction

February 24, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Since it appeared on the market in 1964, the Porsche 911 has always attracted the attention of onlookers and has been the desire of many. This legendary car is still extremely sought after, no matter what model it is. The special attention of speed enthusiasts was on the model that was first introduced in 1975, the turbocharged 911 (930 Turbo). Since then, many versions and generations of this model have been produced. One of them, a 2008 Porsche 911 (997.1) Turbo, is up for auction.

Porsche 911 Turbo is powered by a turbocharged 3.6L flat-six engine with 473 hp (353 kW) and 460 lb-ft (620 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox. It is equipped with the Sport Chrono package that enables overboost for up to 10 seconds, increasing peak rated torque to 505 lb-ft. It is mounted on 19″ Turbo wheels wrapped in 235/35 front and 305/30 rear Pirelli P Zero tires.

This car is finished in black, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a power sunroof, bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, side air intakes, stainless steel exhaust finishers, flared quarter panels, Rennkit eRam rear spoiler actuator, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as well as Porsche Stability Management (PSM) with an automatic brake differential (ABD).

Inside, heated front sport seats are upholstered in Stone Gray leather that covers the dashboard and door panels. Additional equipment includes body-color trim and seat backs, auto-dimming mirrors, driver-seat memory settings, Porsche Communication Management with navigation, a Bose sound system, automatic climate control, and cruise control. The clock reads 22,146 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with the owner’s manual, three keys and a clean Kentucky title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on February 24th and the current highest bid is $86,500 USD.

Gallery:

2008 Porsche 911 (997.1) Turbo is up for auction

Source: Bring a Trailer

Auctions, News

1954 Porsche 356 Speedster is for sale

February 23, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1954, Porsche introduced one of its most desirable collector models, the Porsche 356 Speedster. It was produced until 1958, and when it appeared it was an instant hit on the American market. 3,676 examples were produced and one of them, the 1954 Porsche 356 Speedster, is for sale.

This car is finished in Oslo Blue (the original color was White), and is in good condition. It is equipped with sealed-beam headlights with stone guards, gold badging, a Talbot driver-side mirror, quadruple beehive taillights, a single engine lid vent, body-color bumpers with polished overriders, and a Reutter badge riveted to the right-front fender, black soft roof and Koni shock absorbers.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in red leather with Mercedes-Benz-sourced blue plaid cloth inserts. Red leather covers the dashboard and door panels. There are also black and red Coco Mats, a gold dash badge, an adjustable rearview mirror, and a passenger grab handle.

The 356 Speedster is powered by a 1.5-liter flat-four engine paired with a four-speed manual that sends power to the rear wheels. The clock reads 27,413 miles, but it can’t be said for sure that’s the actual number since the odometer shows the same mileage as in 2021. It is mounted on 14″ Fuchs wheels wrapped in 185/65 Firestone All-Season tires.

The car comes with tools, a Porsche Classic Technical Certificate, and a clean Florida title in the owner’s name listing the vehicle as a 1954 model year.

The auction ends on March 2nd and the current highest bid is $225,000 USD.

Gallery:

Source: Bring a Trailer

EV, News

The all-electric Porsche Cayenne will arrive in 2026

February 20, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In the previous year, Porsche achieved outstanding sales results, and the highest demand was for the Cayenne model (95,604 units). The German company decided to continue on the same path, and this was confirmed by the recently published teasers showing the arrival of an improved version of this SUV, whose premiere is expected in two months.

In addition, Porsche is intensively working on a fully electric version of the Cayenne model, which should reach the market by 2026. The car will not have much in common with today’s SUV as it will use a different platform. According to Autocar, the electric Cayenne will be based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) platform planned for the next-generation electric Macan. The platform is being developed in collaboration with Audi, which means it will be used by the Q6 E-Tron and A6 E-Tron models.

When it comes to the powertrain, plenty of power is expected as the most powerful electric Macan will have 603 hp (443 kW) and more than 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. It is expected that a new battery will be installed, more powerful than the one in the Porsche Macan (100 kWh). It will also be equipped with 800V technology.

Porsche, for now, has no intention of stopping offering the Cayenne with an internal combustion engine. Why would it, when it is currently the most desirable Porsche car.

Source: Porsche

Gallery: