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The ‘Turbo’ designation stands for high performance and represents the epitome of every model series. To emphasise their uniqueness, Porsche is once again sharpening their look. The Turbo models are, for one, being given a particularly exclusive version of the modernized crest, which is dominated by the new Turbonite colour tone instead of gold. The designers developed this elegant metallic grey tone specially for the Turbo. It is also being used on several other selected exterior and interior components, lending the Turbo models an even more distinct appearance.
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Porsche sharpens looks of its Turbo cars

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For almost 50 years, the Turbo models have enjoyed an exalted position at Porsche. And now, they are due for an upgrade.


After a solid four years of vouching for that grunty turbocharged four-cylinder in the 718 Cayman, Stuttgart has had a bit of an epiphany and done a U-turn. They've went and plonk in a slightly detuned version of the latest Cayman GT4's 4.0-litre flat-six, and gave life to this - the new Cayman GTS. Wait, didn’t this name previously exist? You see, Porsche already introduced a 'GTS' version of the 982-generation 718 Cayman back in the spring of 2018. It had a 2.5-litre flat-four turbo engine, juiced up to 361bhp. It was fun, sure, but didn’t have the same kind of ferocity as other competitors. This latest one though, launched back in 2020, dumps the flat-4-pot for a 6er, and my god it makes a ton of difference. So, if you were one of the proud owners of the first-gen 982-GTS, well, you might want to make yourself a cup of tea and sit this one out. Because what we have here is so good that you might just find yourself considering a trade-in. Quintessential sportscar essence
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Porsche 718 Cayman GTS Review - Shock and Awe

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Hurrah, you don’t need to sink money into a Cayman GT4 to get a flat-six engine. This is one of Porsche’s big hits; the Cayman GTS.


Well, Singapore just had a visit from the future of racing. The star of the show? The Porsche GT4 e-Performance, a sneak peek into what the next generation of electric race cars could look like. And where did this glimpse into the future happen? None other than the Porsche NOW pop-up store at Guoco Tower.
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Porsche GT4 e-Performance Lands in Singapore

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The GT4 e-Performance showcases Porsche's futuristic vision for a no-holds-barred electric race car.


This, my friends, is the latest and greatest 992 Porsche GT3 RS. It's not just inspired by motorsport; it's a full-blown race car that's been tamed just enough for those brave souls who want to experience it on both road and track. Well, relatively speaking, of course. And, as fate would have it, this automotive marvel arrives exactly 50 years after the iconic 2.7 RS kicked off the 911 RS legacy. Talk about serendipity.
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Road Tripping: Shock And Awe With The Porsche 911 GT3 RS

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Oh, you want something that turns it up to eleven? Well, step right up to the Porsche 911 GT3 RS.


It was just another day at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. I’ve flown in to cover the event and was given the esteemed opportunity to take out the Porsche 911 GTS, thanks to the folks at Porsche Singapore. Test drive over, I was buzzing with excitement. I mean, when else are you offered a chance to take a Porsche out on some stunning B-roads? And that was when I laid eyes on the Sport Classic, sitting pretty on the driveway. The Sport Classic is a model that was launched where I’m from (Singapore). However, because it is a limited edition model, there was never going to be a test drive unit offered for us. With each costing a cool SGD$1.5 million too, it’s not hard to see why.
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Road Tripping: Day Out With The Porsche 911 Sport Classic

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The Porsche 911 Sport Classic is one of those cars that just works. It’s absolutely perfect.


This is the one everyone says is the ‘best real-world 911’, right? But hey, let's not get too hung up on titles because when it comes to 911s, the gaps between them are tiny. They are narrow, but they do matter. So, what's the deal with the 911 GTS? It's like that friend who shows up at the party with just the right amount of pizzazz. Back in the day, it emerged to fill the void between the Carrera S and the Turbo.
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Road Tripping: B-Road Fun In The Porsche 911 GTS

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What happens when you have a lean, green, speedy machine on some picturesque UK backroads? You have fun of course.


Porsche is celebrating their 75th Anniversary in 2023, and throughout the year thus far they have launched a myriad of events worldwide for fans around the world to revel in. Of course, with an anniversary as grand as this, the German marque would definitely make a splash at the legendary Goodwood Festival of Speed. Porsche didn’t just provide any celebration; it was a full-throttle symphony of power, passion, and a whole lot of roaring metal. A Parade of Legends and Legacy
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Celebrating 30 Years of Speed With Porsche 75th Anniversary at Goodwood

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Goodwood’s 30th anniversary of the Festival of Speed aptly coincides with Porsche celebrating their 75th anniversary of its very first sports car – the 356.


7 minutes 3.121 seconds or 6.179 seconds quicker than the regular 718 Cayman GT4 RS around the Nürburgring Nordschleife. That's what the Manthey Kit brings to the table, and will be available from Porsche Centres worldwide.
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Manthey Kit for Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Announced

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The Manthey Kit is specially optimised for use on track.


If you haven’t been living under a rock, you would know that Porsche is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. 2023 is truly a special year for the German marque, and its deep racing roots headed to one of the world’s most prominent racing events - Le Mans. Porsche rocked the 100th 24 Hours of Le Mans dancefloor in the Hypercar segment, debuting its all-new 963.
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Porsche Singapore Celebrates Le Mans With 2.4-hour Endurance Karting Challenge

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While the big boys at Porsche were hard at work going round Le Mans for 24 hours, we were competing in our own ‘mini-me’ 2.4-hour endurance kart race.


And there I was, spending hours under the scorching sun sampling an array of Porsches with the guidance of world-class Porsche driving instructors. The resulting sunburn didn’t really matter when you’re up close and personal with some of Stuttgart’s finest.
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On The Ground: Porsche World Road Show 2023

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More than 20 Porsches unleashed behind closed doors with no restrictions on them? That’s what the Porsche World Road Show is all about.


This open-top beauty is the ultimate counterpart to the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, and let me tell you, it's a force to be reckoned with. Under the hood of the 718 Spyder RS lies a six-cylinder boxer engine that pumps out 493bhp and 450Nm of torque. This powertrain, which also propels the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup racing car, is equipped with a lightweight stainless steel sports exhaust system that delivers an exhilarating soundtrack. Plus, you get to hear it even more, now that the roof is gone.
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All-new Porsche 718 Spyder RS Is The Ultimate Cruising Machine

Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to feel the wind in your hair and experience pure exhilaration with this monster - the all-new 718 Spyder RS.


Give automotive fans an opportunity to speak, and they are always eager to debate on which sports cars they think are the greatest and most attractive. Of course, with a seemingly endless number of cars that have been produced over the better part of a century, there are a plethora of memorable vehicles that will be tossed up in discussion. Even so, one car pretty much gets namedropped at every conversation, bearing the numbers 9-1-1. Since its inception in 1963, this iconic machine is widely regarded as the pinnacle of the sports car world and has been a tour de force ever since. Whether you agree with it or not, there is no denying that Porsche has made the quintessential sports car, and there are good reasons to believe that. The question, then, is how exactly has this remarkable machine managed to remain the preeminent sports car for over half a century? Engine’s Out Back Honey
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WHY THE PORSCHE 911 IS REVERED AS THE QUINTESSENTIAL SPORTS CAR

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Spend the best bit of 70-odd years perfecting a rear-engine, rear-drive sports car format that shouldn’t work as well as it does, and out comes out a true masterpiece.


And now, 21 years later, the Cayenne is now in its third generation. Hard to imagine now, but when the car was introduced to the world back in 2002, it went down like a cup of cold sick. No one had anticipated such a big and lumbering performance vehicle to appear in the Porsche range, which was always well-known for its light and agile sports cars. But, since then the world has caught the SUV bug, and this viral disease has more or less swept through every automaker there is. Everyone is doing SUVs these days, and the Cayenne took the hits so that everyone else could cash in later. This is the model that pays all the bills, and if it means we get to keep fun performance models like the 911 away from the butcher’s knife for a little bit longer, then pragmatically speaking I’m all for it. Does it drive like a Porsche though?
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Porsche Cayenne - High-Riding Performance

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The Porsche Cayenne needs no introduction, being the first to rock up to the performance SUV scene 20 years ago.


Porsche has recently updated its Cayenne lineup, bestowing the model with a tech refresh as well as improvements to its handling and performance. “It’s one of the most extensive product upgrades in the history of Porsche,” says Michael Schätzle, Vice President, Cayenne Product Line. A Driver-focused Experience
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Porsche Reveals The New Cayenne

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The new Porsche Cayenne debuts with a new digitised cockpit, a new chassis system and innovative high-tech features.


When Porsche introduced the first-generation Panamera to the world back in 2009, the automotive press industry collectively gasped and recoiled at the way it looked in shock and horror. The backstory, allegedly, was that Porsche’s then head-honcho Dr Wendelin Wiedeking insisted that he had sufficient headroom in the back of the initially sleek and well-proportioned four-door luxury coupe, which on its face seemed a reasonable request since the Panamera was supposed to serve as a luxurious and sporty rival to the likes of BMW’s 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. However, Dr Wiedeking being taller than average, necessitated the roofline of the 970-chassis Panamera growing significantly in height, much to the chagrin of the project’s designers and engineers, and gave us the “Hunchback of Stuttgart” that “induced vomiting upon sight” and that “everyone loved to hate” – perhaps a little unfairly so since it reportedly drove, rode, handled and did the luxury bit brilliantly. Fast forward to 2016 and the second-generation 971 chassis received a desperately-needed restyling which brought it much closer to the “four-door 911” look that was originally envisioned. Here is the Panamera Platinum Edition, and starting from just under half a million Singapore dollars before COE and options, its price-competitors include the BMW Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo and Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG 4MATIC+ with both being more powerful than the Panamera Platinum. However, power isn’t everything. Outside
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Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition - Sportingly Luxurious

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The Panamera Platinum may just surprise you with how it cossets and handles at the same time - give it a go!


Though ingress and egress wasn’t exactly a cinch, I’m happy to report that it is rather easily doable without having to worry about throwing one’s back out, which is more than can be said about some other low-slung sporty/sports sedans and coupes. At over half a million dollars before COE, the 911 Carrera finds itself going up against the likes of the BMW M3 and M4, an historic rivalry that still continues to this day. From a practicality standpoint, the Bimmers naturally have the upper hand, but they’re both sedan-based and taller, whereas the Porsche is ground-up a lower-slung sports coupe. Outside
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Porsche 911 Carrera - Base Isn’t <i>Just</i> Base

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The 992 Generation of the 911 Carrera shows why it is still THE daily-drivable premium sports coupe.


The centre showpiece of Porsche's 75th anniversary is the unveiling of a new Vision 357 concept. This sleek concept pays homage to the original 356 first created in 1948 by Ferdinand Porsche.
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Porsche Reveals New Vision 357 For Its 75th Anniversary

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Porsche is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023 with celebrations kicking off around the world.


Sports cars: fragile, lightweight, low to the ground. More often than not they need smooth tarmac in order to shine, so you'd think they'd be pretty useless off-road right? Wrong. Wrong. Say hello to the Porsche 911 Dakar.
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The Porsche 911 Dakar is the off-road supercar of our dreams

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Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads...


Less than a week ago, burnpavement.com speculated that an off-road variant of the Porsche 911 was in the works when it announced that a pair of 911 prototypes successfully scaled the World’s Tallest Volcano in Chile, South America. Today, the first images of what will be launched as the Porsche 911 Dakar next week at the Los Angeles Auto Show have been released. The name is a nod to the German sports car maker’s success in the Dakar Rally of 1986 where it entered the legendary 959.
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Off-road Porsche 911 confirmed: We were right!

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Porsche 911 Dakar confirmed ahead of its Los Angeles Auto Show debut next week.


Ojos del Salado, Chile – otherwise known as the tallest volcano that one could drive up to has been conquered by a specially outfitted Porsche 911. To put things into local perspective, at 6,007m (19,708 feet), this altitude is more than three times higher than Genting Highlands in Malaysia. So harsh are the conditions on this South American mountainside that there’s only half the amount of oxygen most of us are used to breathing at sea level and even plant life can’t survive up there. Yet, endurance racer and adventurer Romain Dumas and his team has recently done it in a pair of experimental Porsche 911s. “This was a truly memorable and special moment in a place that’s both beautiful and brutal at the same time – I guess the only machines anywhere in the world higher than us today were aircraft!”
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Could this Special Porsche 911 be a hint of a Safari model?

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Special off-road outfitted Porsche 911 climbs the world’s highest volcano at 6,007m



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