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Porsche 911 Safari

For a long time now, Porsche has been intensively testing the new 911 Safari model, which is based on the Carrera S. It is a legal-road rally model with off-road capabilities.

Spy photos show that the suspension is slightly higher than the Carrera S. After testing in the snow, the car is currently being tested near the Nürburgring.

Under the hood will be a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged boxer 6 engine with 443 hp (326 kW) and 390 lb-ft (529 Nm) of torque. According to some information, the Safari will have all-wheel drive, and power will be transmitted via a 7-speed manual transmission or an 8-speed dual-clutch PDK. It reaches 60 mph in just over 3 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph (306 km / h). It is equipped with 20-inch rims wrapped in 295/40 Pirelli tires.

There are still many questions about the specifications of the Porsche 911 Safari. Will it enter mass production and when? Will it be a limited edition? How much will it cost? So far, we only have rumors without official confirmation.

Source: Automedia

Auctions, News

1994 Porsche 911 Turbo from the movie “Bad Boys” at auction

Auction house Mecum has announced the sale of the 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo from the movie “Bad Boys”. The car was driven by actor Will Smith, and comes with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and a Movie Certificate of Authenticity.

It is equipped with a rear spoiler, air conditioning, radio cassette player, sunroof, 5-spoke speedline aluminum wheels, and it is finished in Black with Black leather interior. Director Michael Bay, who owned the car, sold it to producer Pat Sandstone, and then in 2005 it was bought by the current owner. Also, Porsche was part of the Matthew Drendel collection between 2008 and 2014.

It is powered by a turbocharged 3.6L 6-cylinder engine with 355 hp (265 kW) and 384 lb-ft (520 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. It is equipped with 17-inch rims wrapped in 205 / 50R17 (front) and 225 / 45R17 (rear) tires. The car is in excellent condition with 34,396 miles (55,355 kilometers).

The car is expected to reach a high price, especially due to the fact that a similar unit (without any certificates) was sold last year for 275,000 euros. The extremely rare Porsche 964 Turbo 3.6 X88 has been sold for $ 439,099.

Source: Mecum

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Porsche Taycan GTS and GTS Sport Turismo

For this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show, Porsche has prepared several new models, including the new electric Taycan in two versions, the GTS and the GTS Sport Turismo.

The Taycan GTS is equipped with a combination of colors and materials as well as recognizable black details such as side window trims, the bases of the exterior mirrors and the front apron. There is also an adaptive air suspension. It is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 598 hp (440 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque, which places it between the 4S and Turbo versions. It reaches 62 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph (250 km / h). It has a 93.4 kWh battery which, when fully charged, provides a combined electrical range (WLTP) of 424 – 504 km.

Vice President Model Line Taycan, Kevin Giek says: “The Taycan model range has grown steadily since its world premiere in 2019. Three body variants with up to five engine options offer something for everyone. I am particularly pleased that we now also have a Taycan with the legendary GTS moniker. It is positioned above the Taycan 4S and below the Taycan Turbo derivatives, so it represents a real sweet spot in the range. ”

The Taycan GTS Sport Turismo has the same design as the Cross Turismo, but without the off-road design elements. It is equipped with a panoramic roof divided into nine segments that can be switched individually with Sunshine Control. It is powered by two electric motors with 598 hp (440 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm), as well as a GTS model.

The Taycan GTS and GTS Sport Turismo will hit the market early next year. The price of the GTS model in Germany is 131,834 euros, while the GTS Sport Turismo costs 132,786 euros.

Source: Porsche