2014 Porsche 911 GT3 (991) was also revealed ahead of the Geneva Motor Show [Updated]

One of the most anticipated cars of the Geneva Motor Show is the Porsche 911 GT3 (991) and although still lacking a day to start we can see it very clearly in these pictures. But once again they weren't officially released by the company so we know nothing about the sports car, so we have to wait for the press release.

The new 911 GT3 isn't so different in comparison with its "brothers" but it does have a new front bumper with larger openings, headlamps with a darker inside, an also new rear bumper and an air outlet under the large rear spoiler to help cool down the turbocharged engine.

The engine should be a 3.8 liter flat six possibly with 450hp, but besides the power bump the new GT3 should also be lighter thanks to the use of carbon fiber and the removal of some equipment. The gearbox will be the same one used in other Porsche models, the dual-clutch PDK automatic transmission.

[Update] Seems the new GT3 is more powerful than i thought. While it does have a 3.8 liter engine the power output was raised to 475hp (350kW) with a redline at 9000rpm. It will accelerate from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in just 3.5 seconds and will have a top speed of 315km/h (195mph). James May won't like this part but it took only 7 minutes and 30 seconds to complete a lap of the
Nürburgring Nordschleife

Price in the USA: $130.400, not including a $950 destination charge
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Sales start in August.

Porsche 918 Spyder gets leaked in China

Porsche patented the production version of the 918 Spyder in China and quickly the patents were revealed showing us what the future hybrid supercar from the German company will look like.

 

The differences between this car and the concept, concern things that are mandatory in a road version, as door handles, mirrors, indicator lights, seat belts, some cosmetic changes to the front bumper and the exhaust is no longer on the side.

The public presentation should happen in September, 2013, and will cost approximately €755.000 ($1.000.000). The engine will be a 4.6liter V8 with 580hp (430 kW) connected to two electric motors, one moves the front wheels and has 115hp while the other is mounted between the petrol engine and the seven-speed PDK transmission, and will help with 125hp.

 

The hybrid supercar will do 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in less than 3 seconds and will have a top speed of over 320km/h (200mph).

Source: CarNewsChina

 

Short News: Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo - The design process [Video]

In this video we can follow designers Michael Mauer and Mitja Borkert at the Porsche Research and Development center in Weissach, Germany, explaining the development process of the Panamera Sport Turismo.

 

Like most vehicles, this also started as a clay model and we get to see the car from that stage to its presentation at the Paris Motor Show, along with explanations of the various stylistic choices used in this vehicle. I really hope Porsche decides to build this or at least use it as the concept for the Panamera's next generation.

 

Porsche returns to Le Mans in 2014! [Video]

 

The objective? Win! Porsche has a great history in Le Mans, having won 16 times in the LMP1 category, including seven in a row from 1981 through 1987, but their last win was in 1998.

 

The first tests with the new car should happen in the first half of 2013, but the drivers are not known yet, but rumors point to Nick Heidfeld as one of the pilots. But this won't mean Audi will leave Le Mans, they had nothing to say about this decision, meaning the VW Group will have two brands competing in the LMP1 class.

Source: AutoPortal