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The Porsche 911 GT3 Touring with manual transmission is now available in California

Matt Farah, from TheSmokingTire, tested the Porsche 911 GT3 Touring. It is a new model from the 922 generation.

The sixth-speed manual transmission is what distinguishes this Porsche model, which makes the GT3 Touring impressive and the finest stick shift on the market, says Matt Farah. What matters to future customers in California is that they will be able to choose between a seven-speed PDK and a six-speed manual transmission at no extra charge, as Porsche has reached an agreement with regulators. Namely, the regulators did not allow the use of a six-speed gearbox because of an outdated test procedure.

The new GT3 Touring is powered by a 4.0-liter flat-six engine with 502 hp and 346 lb-ft of torque. With a weight of 1457 kg (3,213 lb), it reaches 62 mph in about 3 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph (320 km / h), while with a six-speed manual transmission it takes 3.5 seconds to reach the same speed.

The Porsche GT3 Tournig has a new bonnet, a centrally placed dual exhaust and a new front bumper with better intake, while the rear wing has been replaced by an active spoiler. Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather and fabric, the gear lever and steering wheel are also upholstered in leather, replacing the previous plastic.

The new GT3 Touring is equipped with 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels, with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s tires, and six-piston calipers at the front.

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Gemballa Marsien – Off-road Porsche 911 Turbo S

The modified 911 Turbo S has hit the market. After two years, the young team has created an off road car (Marsien) that provides drivers with a superior experience.

This off-road Porsche is the work of MARC PHILIPP GEMBALLA GmbH, headed by Marc Philipp Gemballa. The Marsien, which is made entirely of carbon fiber, was designed by Porsche 908 designer Alan Derosier.

Marsien is powered by a twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine that delivers 750 hp. Engine power can be increased to 818 hp and 686 lb-ft of torque, using a VTG turbocharger and remapped ECU. This 3,955 lb (1,794 kg) weight supercar reaches 62 mph in 2.6 seconds, up to 124 mph (200 km / h) in 7.8 seconds with a top speed of 208 mph (335 km / h), thanks to the Sport Chrono Package.

The car uses 20/21 inch or 19/20 inch forged wheels, depending on the surface on which they are used. The engine is paired with an 8-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission with all-wheel drive. 350 mm discs with 6-piston aluminum monobloc fixed calipers at the front and 4-piston aluminum monobloc fixed calipers at the rear are responsible for safe stopping.

Thanks to the Hydraulic Lift system, the car can be lifted by 9.8 inches (250 mm) in off-road mode or 4.7 inches (130 mm) in on-road mode.

Only 40 copies will be made at a price of $ 580,000 (€ 495,000).

Source: Marc Philipp Gemballa

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The Porsche 911 Hybrid should hit the market in 2023

The famous German car company Porsche is working hard on a hybrid version of its most famous model, which has been hiding behind the number 911 for decades. The car should arrive on the market in 2023.

After the electrified Porsche Taycan is accepted by customers, surpassing the 718 and 992 Series in sales, it is no longer a secret that the 911 will get its hybrid version.

In support of these claims are the facts that when presenting the current generation of the 911 (992), Porsche introduced a platform adapted to accommodate a hybrid system with batteries and an electric motor. The car is supposed to use a 400-volt battery unlike the Porsche Taycan which uses an 800 volt battery, and should be equipped with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, which is also used in the Panamera.

Recently, images leaked showing a test prototype of the 911, on the Nürburgring Nordschleife racetrack, with a yellow sticker required during testing of hybrid models.

The specifications of the hybrid 911 are not known at this time, but some suggest that they should be better than what the 911 Turbo S has to offer.