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First Drive: 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS [w/video]

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:57:00 GMT

Filed under: Performance, Europe, Hatchback, Porsche, First Drives, Luxury

The Panamera That Can Win Back Purists

The roads winding from the southernmost coast of Spain up to Ascari Race Resort near the town of Ronda are enough to bring telling tales out of any car that professes to have high performance intentions. What talented few acquit themselves well on these roads are then exposed to the 3.4-mile Ascari circuit, and that's usually enough to send most of them home in a huff of brake dust and blow-by.

This time in the crucible, it's the 2012 Porsche Panamera GTS , a car first shown under the hard lights of November's Los Angeles Auto Show . Despite not being the most powerful in the range, this naturally aspirated GTS is tipped to offer the most race-like dynamics of the entire Panamera portfolio. And after 100 or so miles on public amusement park roads and 20 or so on the track, this plus-size GT showed us it's capable of dicing it up like a 911 or Cayman while delivering an understandably different experience from behind the wheel.

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2013 Porsche Panamera GTS [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We Hear: Triple-Turbo Porsche 911- Should They Do It?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:46:57 GMT

Well, it sure looks like the 991 Porsche 911 has more tricks to pull out of its magic hat.

Video: The Porsche 911 evolves

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:04:00 GMT

Filed under: Coupe, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Porsche

If we could summarize the Porsche 911 with just one word, it would be "evolution." For decades, Porsche has methodically improved its rear-engined sports car. The design changes are subtle, and power has risen steadily.

To illustrate this, Porsche made a video that plays off the 911's rich history. If you lie awake at night thinking about how great it would be to own a 911, hit the jump for some more inspiration.

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The Porsche 911 evolves originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A Porsche of a different colour

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:20:47 GMT

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BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9531 is CDMA version of P9981...

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:03:52 GMT

There is a leaked roadmap somewhere out there that holds information concerning a CDMA version of the P9981, where it goes around with the moniker BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9531. This unique device will feature a 1.2GHz processor as well as an 8GB internal memory that can be further expanded to 32GB, making this exactly the same as that of the ... (more)

Report: Volkswagen says it could conclude takeover of Porsche this year

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:01:00 GMT

Filed under: Porsche, Volkswagen, Earnings/Financials

It's been a whole three weeks since we checked in with Volkswagen's takeoever of Porsche , and the most recent news wasn't so good: investors filed a $2.6 billion suit against Porsche over the Stuttgart maker's attempt to gobble up VW. Those same investors also filed an arbitration application against Volkswagen . That hasn't stopped a VW executive from saying that its ownership of Porsche could finally be concluded this year, according to a report in Der Spiegel .

VW had earlier predicted the deal would be done last year, then released a statement in September saying that that too many hurdles and unknowns remained concerning investigations and economic ramfications for the deal to get done in 2011. The hurdles centered around previous lawsuits, including one brought by American investors in 2010, and the fact that VW couldn't evaluate Porsche appropriately until they were settled.

However, the latest upbeat report on overcoming the obstructions to getting a deal done this year don't mention those lawsuits. Instead, the resolved issues are a one-billion-euro tax payment that VW can avoid by creating a holding company by 2014 to control the Porsche stake, and VW's agreeing to contractually assure Porsche retains control over its models and where it spends its money. According to that unnamed executive, this opens the door for VW to sponge up the final 50.1 percent of Porsche it doesn't own, for a price of €3.9 billion - about $5.1B USD - but we have no idea how or why the lawsuits aren't mentioned as a factor.

In the meantime, Reuters reports that VW and Porsche are working "at arm's length " even though they have the same CEO and CFO and are busy developing cars together, a fact which is testing CEO Martin Winterkorn's patience. Earlier this month, Winterkorn was quoted as saying he wants to bring the companies closer "without needing to have a lawyer stand next to a Porsche employee every time he screws something into a Volkswagen or vice-versa."

Volkswagen says it could conclude takeover of Porsche this year originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Meet the $2,400 Porsche smartphone (Yahoo! News)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:40:57 GMT

Yahoo! News - Looking for a way to prove that you have more money than you know what to do with? Look no further than theÂ BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981, a $2,400 smartphone that helps the world identify you as "that guy who just …

BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 review

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Research in Motion, regardless of how you may view its recent history or its long-term future , still has a stronghold on the corporate world. Its lineup of BlackBerry smartphones are known for great battery life, comfortable keyboards with intuitive shortcuts, top-notch native email and Enterprise clients and -- most important to businesses -- unrivaled security features. Sure, its influence is waning as competitors have caught up in some areas (and surpassed it in others), but there are plenty of companies that have clung to their CrackBerries and held on tight.

RIM's been hard at work trying to regain lost momentum by introducing a series of new devices featuring its latest OS, BlackBerry 7 , and the BlackBerry Bold 9900 / 9930 series has been the star of the show so far. The problem is, it's not flashy enough. How is a C-level exec supposed to walk proudly on the golf course with a $300 (subsidized) phone? Talk about embarrassing. Have no fear, poor corporate top dog, luxury brand Porsche Design has come up with a solution: the $2,300 BlackBerry P'9981 , a Vertu-ized version of that lesser handset you wouldn't be caught dead using.

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BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 hits FCC

Porsche Design P'9981 introduced

The P'9981 is available only in the UK and the Middle East for now, so until the device arrives in the US this Spring, anyone who lives stateside will have to rely on retailers to import some in. Fortunately we got the hookup by our friends at Negri Electronics , who happily lent us one of the few handsets they have in stock. As a result, we're now able to discuss the real questions circling around such a Richie Rich smartphone: what in the blue blazes makes this so expensive? Is it even worth it? How different is it from a standard BlackBerry Bold 9900? You'll find these answers and plenty of mysteries unravelled after the break.

Gallery: BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 overview

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BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official: Porsche celebrates building 100,000th second-generation Cayenne

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:29:00 GMT

Filed under: Performance, SUV, Plants/Manufacturing, Crossover, Porsche

Say what you will about the Porsche Cayenne - whether you think it's the best-handling SUV on the market or a storied automaker turning its back on its heritage - you can't argue that it hasn't been a huge success for the German automaker. In fact, Porsche has produced 100,000 examples of the Cayenne - and that's only counting the current model.

The milestone unit is set to be delivered to a customer in Brazil, one of the 124 markets in which the Cayenne is currently sold in five different versions. The milestone comes at an auspicious time for Porsche, which this year celebrates 10 years of production at Leipzig , where the Cayenne and Panamera are built. With the approaching introduction of the smaller Cajun line at Leipzig, the plant is expected to reach the 500,000 mark before the year is out.

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Official: Porsche Design opens new flagship store in SoHo

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:28:00 GMT

Filed under: Porsche, Design/Style

Take a flight overseas and you may happen upon a Porsche Design store in an airport somewhere. That's because, while the automaker's product-design division has dozens of locations around the world, few of them are in the United States for a brand that is typically European in its focus. But all that's changing with the company's new flagship store.

Rather than locating itself in a traditional European capital or a mall in some emerging market in Asia, the new Porsche Design mega-store is based right here in these United States. The new SoHo location, on West Broadway in Manhattan, New York, encompasses some 250 square meters of retail space. That includes displays for the brand's fashion lines, as well as its other products (ranging from luggage and pens to watches and phones) and a dedicated 50-square-meter VIP area for big spenders.

If you're planning a trip to New York, be prepared to spend all your savings on designer Blackberries and driving gloves. But if you're not heading to the Big Apple in the near future, you can still check out the press release after the jump and the array of high-resolution images in the gallery above.

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Porsche Design opens new flagship store in SoHo originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Video: Infiniti teases M hybrid drag race against Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:02:00 GMT

Filed under: Motorsports, Hybrid, Sedan, Performance, Etc., Marketing/Advertising, Hatchback, Infiniti, Porsche, Luxury

Infiniti has started throwing stones at the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid . The Japanese luxury brand aims to pit its M Hybrid against the electrified German five-door in a fight for the title of the world's fastest-accelerating production full hybrid. How's that for a mouthful? The Porsche Panamera S Hybrid dishes out 380 horsepower and is good for a 0-60 mph time of around 5.7 seconds, all while returning up to 30 mpg highway. Of course, you'll be asked to pay for the privilege of ownership. The Panamera S Hybrid commands an MSRP of $95,000.

The Infiniti M Hybrid, meanwhile, is good for 360 horsepower from a 3.5-liter V6 engine and a potent electric motor. Infiniti hasn't outright said how quickly the M Hybrid can do the 0-60 mph dash, but we can say from experience that the vehicle is no pushover. All told, the M Hybrid can deliver up to 32 mpg highway, but is it quicker than the Porsche?

We'll find out tomorrow. Hit the jump to see the teaser for yourself.

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VW Weighs Faster Integration

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:28:50 GMT

The German auto maker might purchase remaining stake in its sport-car unit Porsche earlier than previously planned.

Volkswagen Says Porsche Integration Discussions Ongoing

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:14:40 GMT

Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Volkswagen AG is "still in the process" of deciding on a plan to combine with Porsche SE’s automotive business, Christine Ritz, a VW spokeswoman, ...

VW may complete takeover of Porsche this year: report

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:00:32 GMT

Europe's biggest automaker Volkswagen will likely this year complete its takeover of luxury car group Porsche after clearing key hurdles, according to a German media report...

VW Says Process Still Ongoing With Porsche Integration Decision

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:55:01 GMT

Volkswagen AG is “still in the process” of deciding on a plan to integrate with Porsche SE’s automotive business, Christine Ritz, a VW spokeswoman, said.

Porsche Builds 100,000th Second-Gen Cayenne, Celebrates Tenth Anniversary of Leipzig Plant

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:30:15 GMT

There was much rejoicing at Porsche headquarters today as the company enjoyed two milestones: Porsche built the 100,000th example of the second-generation Cayenne SUV, and also celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Leipzig, Germany, plant that builds the Cayenne and the Panamera sedan .

Porsche Builds 100,000th Second-Gen Cayenne, Celebrates Tenth Anniversary of Leipzig Plant

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:29:59 GMT

Official: Porsche plasters 2M faces on Cayman to celebrate Facebook milestone

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Etc., Europe, Marketing/Advertising, Porsche, Luxury

We all know what happens when Porsche and social media collide; the world gets another art car . As you may recall, the German sportscar manufacturer created a special version of its 911 GT3 R Hybrid when it crested one million fans on Facebook last February. Now, one year later, Porsche has garnered a staggering two million fans, and the company has taken it upon itself to slather a Cayman S in the faces of each an every one of its adoring supporters. With its red-tinted images on a white field, the design gives the Cayman S more than a passing resemblance to the famous Porsche 917 that garnered the company its first Le Mans win.

Porsche plans to display its Facebook Cayman S at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart until January 27. For those of us who can't make the jump to Germany, Porsche has created a special site that provides 360-degree views of the car as well as search function to help you find your face on the Cayman. Head over to the site to check it out.

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Spy Shots: Porsche Panamera facelift comes into view

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:30:00 GMT

Filed under: Performance, Etc., Europe, Hatchback, Porsche, Design/Style, Luxury

Porsche is busily readying a facelift for the Porsche Panamera , and our elite squad of spy photographers recently clicked a few images of the vehicle as it underwent winter testing. Details are scarce as to what, if any changes we can expect from the vehicle mechanically, but the photos clearly show an updated front fascia hidden beneath a bit of cladding. Odds are we can bet on seeing a tweaked headlight design with a reworked front valance. The vehicle's LED daytime running lights look to hang around for another few years as well. The tweaks should help the oddly proportioned Panamera age a bit better moving forward.

Move to the vehicle's rear and Porsche has served up some similarly small adjustments to the rear bumper cap and taillights. The changes aren't revolutionary by any stretch of the imagination, but Porsche has never been one shock and awe with its facelifts.

Porsche Panamera facelift comes into view originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kelly Brook is a Porsche bitching about a Reliant Robin, says Ulrika Jonsson

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

TV presenter says model Kelly Brook is 'like a Porsche bitching about a Reliant Robin'

Kelly Brook is a Porsche bitching about a Reliant Robin, says Ulrika Jonsson

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

TV presenter says model Kelly Brook is ‘like a Porsche bitching about a Reliant Robin’

Official: Ruf stretches Porsche Panamera for China

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:29:00 GMT

Filed under: Aftermarket, Sedan, Performance, China, Porsche, Luxury

You think the prom limo market in America has a propensity for stretching anything with wheels? Just look at China . Instead of buying larger sedans there, wealthy Chinese buyers have a taste for stretching smaller ones. So while BMW , for example, already offers a larger 7 Series , they've developed a stretched 5 Series for the Chinese market. We thought that a little strange at first, but this one takes the cake.

Since the Porsche Panamera has one of the nicest interiors on the market, one aftermarket tuner of note has developed a stretched version specifically for China. That tuning firm is no less noteworthy than Ruf , the outfit that has made a name for itself by turning ordinary 911 models into supercar-beating, fire-breathing monsters.

The resulting Ruf Panamera XL is a good 40 centimeters longer than stock, giving it an extra measure of legroom in the back. And while this type of stretch job would normally make an exotic performance automobile like a Porsche look more than a little odd, given the almost universal derision of the Panamera's roofline, we'd venture to say this - to some eyes, anyway - might be considered an improvement. So much so, in fact, that Porsche is rumored to be considering developing one on its own - let's just hope that if Stuttgart tackles one on its own that they do a cleaner job of the resolving the B-pillar.

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We Hear: Porsche Worried About Entry-Level Roadster, May Shelve

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:18:04 GMT

If you've been holding your breath waiting for news about the entry-level Porsche roadster, you might want to exhale and take up another hobby: the executives in Stuttgart have reportedly raised doubts about the model's future.

Your Ridiculously Cool Porsche 911 Speedster Wallpaper Is Here [Car Porn]

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:13:07 GMT

If you haven't yet filled up your wallpaper folder with Daytona race porn perhaps this Porsche 911 Speedster from The Porsche Exchange is worthy of your desktop.

Video Find: The 2013 Porsche Boxster, in its Natural Habitat

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:48:44 GMT

This morning's pictures proved that the Porsche Boxster is nearly ready for its debut at March's Geneva Motor Show .

Milijan Brkic: MUP has never bought a Porsche

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMT

- The Ministry of Interior (MUP) has never bought a Porsche – this is what Milijan Brkic, a former deputy of the head of the police Oliver Grbic and the assistant of the ex Minister Tomislav Karamarko, said in the interview for Dalje portal. After the...

Report: Porsche's sub-Boxster delayed

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:57:00 GMT

Filed under: Convertible, Porsche

This isn't good. Not at all. Automotive News reports that Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller has cooled on the idea of a sub-Boxster Porsche model. Mueller reportedly told German publication Wirtschaftswoche that a vehicle priced under the Boxster could dilute the brand's image, adding that Porsche may need to "wait until the next generation of customers before the idea of a small roadster will work."

We've been hearing about a roadster that slots under the Boxster for years, and in February, Mueller told AN that such a vehicle could arrive as soon as 2014.

We'd be lying if we said we weren't disappointed by this development, as any new mid-engine Porsche sounds like a great idea to us. Porsche is, after all, still looking to launch the sub-Cayenne Cajun SUV next year. The Cajun should cost less than the base Boxster (the Cayenne is currently the lowest-priced Porsche), making it the lowest-priced vehicle in the lineup. We're just not sure why an entry-level mid-engine roadster would be a worse idea than a second Porsche SUV.

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Eyes on QNX's PlayBook-like car interface in a Porsche 911

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT

A side section of RIM's booth at CES 2012 was dedicated to showing off the results of QNX's work in car dash technology since it was bought by RIM. Custom-modifying a Porsche 911's dash and center stack, QNX showed Electronista an interface very heavily inspired by the QNX-based BlackBerry PlayBook but tailored just to the environment of a car. It not only controlled phone calls (including VoIP), music playback, and navigation, but also Internet access and even an app platform....

QNX finds a home inside a Porsche 911 (video)

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:47:00 GMT

Blackberry's QNX division wants to expand its footprint and the next major push is inside your car. To that end, a handful of QNX engineers ripped out the stock (and pretty damned good) Porsche head unit on a 911 convertible and stuffed it with a new capacitive screen running the latest build of the OS. As you can see in the video after the jump , it's an attractive and quick setup, that does everything from VOIP calls to navigation, and since it's running the same software as the Playbook, it can theoretically run Android apps to boot - even if the reps on hand wouldn't admit it.

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QNX finds a home inside a Porsche 911 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CES: QNX guts a Porsche 911 to show off next-gen infotainment

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Filed under: CES, Technology, Infotainment

QNX - now owned by Blackberry - ripped the guts out of a 997 Porsche 911 Cabrio to showcase its latest blend of infotainment, navigation and connectivity solutions. If nothing else, it's one of the better looking interfaces we found at CES .

The system integrates the standard music, nav and telephony functionality with one-touch Bluetooth pairing over NFC, a sweet-sounding VOIP system and the potential - in theory, at least - to run Android apps thanks to its Blackberry Playbook roots. Get a feel for it in the video after the break.

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BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 hands-on (video)

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:13:00 GMT

Porsche Design's executives use BlackBerry religiously, so when the time came for the luxury brand to consider adding smartphones to its portfolio, Research in Motion was a natural -- and perfect -- fit. Problem is, BlackBerry phones don't necessarily exude the luxury look and feel necessary to attract Porsche Design's customer base, so CEO Juergen Gessler got in touch with RIM to see if the two companies could collaborate on a phone that would take the best of BlackBerry and combine it with Porsche's premium design. Presto, the device now known as the P'9981 was born. We had the chance to behold the phone with our own eyes and hold it in our hands, so go past the break to read more about what we thought.

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Ottawa's QNX driving in the fast lane of in-car tech

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:49:48 GMT

Ottawa's QNX Software Systems outfit a 2011 Porsche Carrera S with several BlackBerry PlayBook tablets to showcase its in-car technology at CES 2012 in Las ...

Video: 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet gets unique power wind deflector

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:01:00 GMT

Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Technology, Videos, Porsche, Luxury

Automakers have been integrating wind deflectors into convertibles for years now, though in many cases, they're a do-it-yourself, manual affair. The idea is to disrupt the wind enough to eliminate that obnoxious swirling effect that kills conversations and hairstyles in equal measure.

That said, we're not surprised that Porsche has fitted its 2012 911 Carrera Cabriolet with just such a device, but we like the car's unique power execution here (manually erecting or folding a wind deflector can be a chore and eat into storage space). The 911 Cabrio's new assembly is massive, which might not do the car's aesthetics any favors, but the size should help it be more functional.

Hit the jump to watch the 911 Cabriolet drop its top in only 12 seconds, followed by the big wind deflector that arrives on the scene in the blink of an eye.

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Porsche, Rolls-Royce Chase Record 2012 Sales

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:17:41 GMT

Happy days are here again for elite autos: Sales in 2012 of high-end brands such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz may surpass the record set before the financial crisis damped demand

Porsche introduces 911 Carrera convertible

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:44:56 GMT

Porsche captured the spotlight early at the North American Auto Show in Detroit by introducing the 911 Carrera convertible.

Volkswagen Calls Off Porsche Merger

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:20:15 GMT

Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn said the planned merger with Porsche "isn't possible" in the foreseeable future because of swirling legal issues, so the German auto maker may instead buy out the Stuttgart-based firm's core sports-car unit.

Detroit: 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet brings warm weather to Detroit [w/video]

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:58:00 GMT

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Convertible, Performance, Porsche, Design/Style, Luxury

The Motor City has been blessed with unseasonably warm weather and mostly clear skies this week, so consider it fortuitous that Porsche has gifted the Detroit Auto Show with the global premiere of its 911 Carrera Cabriolet.

This topless 911 carries with it a unique top mechanism that comes off like a particularly snug-fitting canvas lid that follows the roofline of the coupe beautifully - Porsche says it carries rigid panels like a folding hardtop along with its fabric top. The goal? Increased security and noise abatement along with improved styling. The new power retract cap can be raised or lowered at speeds up to 31 miles per hour and also includes a novel power wind deflector that can deploy in seconds.

The 3.4-liter Carrera reaches 62 miles per hour in 5.0 seconds with the seven-speed manual (4.8 seconds with the PDK and 4.6 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono) thanks to its 350-horsepower 3.4-liter flat six. Like the coupe, the Carrera S gets a displacement bump to 3.8 liters and a commensurate rise in power to 400 horsepower. 0-62 mph is dispatched in 4.7 seconds with the seven-speed manual and as little as 4.3 seconds with the PDK Sport Chrono. Check out some rolling footage of the Cabrio after the jump and the official press release.

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Report: Porsche looking to hire 300 engineers in 2012

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:59:00 GMT

Filed under: Performance, Europe, Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Plants/Manufacturing, Porsche, Luxury

Porsche is investing heavily in research and development to stay ahead of the company's impressive sales growth. Automotive News reports the German automaker is spending more than 10 percent of its revenue on research and development. That figure comes from Wolfgang Hatz, Porsche's head of R&D (for comparison's sake, automakers spend between five and six percent).

A main component of the spending splurge will see Porsche hiring more than 300 engineers in 2012 as part of an effort to increase the company's core staff by around 10 percent. Porsche hired a similar number of engineers in 2010 on top of replacing staff members who left as part of standard turnover.

Porsche is hard at work on the next-generation Cayman as well as the new 918 Spyder and the Cajun small CUV, all of which are headed to market in 2013. Previously, Porsche has made it clear the German sports car maker will create around 1,000 new jobs a year as part of its current business strategy.

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Video: Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 claims new braking record

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:57:00 GMT

Filed under: Videos, Porsche, Koenigsegg

The Koenigsegg Agera is one stupendously quick supercar. It can travel from a dead stop to 186 miles per hour and back down to zero in a scant 21.19 seconds. That's not even enough time to sit through a car insurance commercial.

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 isn't quite as quick, but it can boast some serious performance chops all its own. The race-ready 911 can hit 62 miles per hour in just 3.6 seconds, and a trip to 120 miles per hour takes only 11.5 seconds.

But while the GT3 RS 4.0 can't quite keep up with the Agera once the rubber starts rolling, this athletic Porsche can stop a bit more quickly. The GT3 RS 4.0 has reportedly beaten the Agera's braking record of 186 mph to zero in 6.66 seconds , and we have the video that proves it. Hit the jump to watch the speedometer plunge from 186 mph to zero in only 6.5 seconds.

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Official: 2012 Porsche 911 Cabrio heralds U.S. product blitz with Detroit debut

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:30:00 GMT

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Convertible, Performance, Porsche

Half a decade ago, Porsche thought so little of the Detroit Auto Show that it canceled its participation altogether. But the German automaker came back last year with the 918 RSR concept, and will use the show to unveil its new 911 Carrera Cabriolet to the public for the first time.

Initially revealed in cyberspace this past November, the new 911 Cabrio makes use of a new folding soft top that employs all manner of advanced materials like magnesium-infused canvas and high-strength steel to keep weight to a minimum, while its design is said to more closely mimic the profile and design of the fixed-roof coupe.

In selecting the Detroit show as its launchpad for the new open-air Elfen, Porsche is recognizing the importance of the annual expo and the central place it holds for one of the largest new car markets in the world. In fact, it comes at the start of a fresh product push in the United States that will, as has now been confirmed, include the Panamera GTS , the Cayenne Diesel and the all-new Cajun to follow next year. Follow the jump for the full announcement.

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VIDEO: Everyone Talks About 0-60, But How About 330 + KM/H to 0 In A Porsche GT3 RS 4.0?

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:57:50 GMT

The Porsche GT3 is a really special car, but as you'd expect the GT3 RS is even a bit more unique and rare.

Report: Investment groups file $2.6B suit against Porsche over VW takeover bid

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:44:00 GMT

Filed under: Europe, Government/Legal, Porsche, Volkswagen, Earnings/Financials

The Volkswagen takeover of Porsche may look like a slam-dunk, but a group of investment funds is hoping to change that. Bloomberg reports that the investment group has filed a lawsuit in Stuttgart, Germany, seeking $2.6 billion in damages. The group's issue traces back several years earlier to when Porsche attempted to take over the infinitely larger VW.

The group said in a statement that Porsche "gained control over the price of VW common stock as it secretly built enormous derivative positions covering almost all of VW's freely traded shares, then triggered a massive short squeeze, and finally released billions of euros worth of shares into the short squeeze for its own profit."

The group's version of the VW takeover story is similar to the one we heard about in a 2010 lawsuit , but Porsche apparently denies the accusations. Porsche spokesperson Frank Gaube has reportedly said the automaker will need to receive the suit before it could be closely examined. Bloomberg says that the investment group has also filed an arbitration application against VW.

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BlackBerry Porsche P'9981 available for pre-order now

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:44:57 GMT

If you're a fan of the BlackBerry Porsche P'9981 phone or you've got some money to blow and you don't know what phone to spend it on we've got some good news for you.

Video Find: Porsche Announces Winner of "My Daily Magic" Film Contest

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:47:12 GMT

When Porsche launched its new "Engineered for Magic. Everyday" advertising tagline , the company also invited independent filmmakers to submit short films demonstrating how Porsche vehicles fit that motto.

European Stock-Index Futures Drop; Porsche, Rio Tinto May Move

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:23:53 GMT

European stock futures dropped on the first day of trading this year, following the Stoxx Europe 600 Index’s first annual loss since 2008. Asian shares fell.

Porsche Sued by Investment Fund Group Seeking EU2 Billion

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:23:08 GMT

Porsche Automobil Holding SE faces a suit from a group of investment funds seeking about 2 billion euros ($2.6 billion) in damages allegedly suffered from the carmaker’s failed takeover attempt of Volkswagen AG in 2008.

Porsche Design theme ported to BlackBerry 9900 / 9930, saves you a small fortune

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:41:13 GMT

If you want some of that Porsche Design look, without the German engineered price, then check what just pulled up on the driveway: a port of the custom theme and icons.

Investors sue Porsche over failed merger

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:10:26 GMT

A group of investment funds is suing Porsche for two billion euros in damages after the German luxury sports car firm's merger with the Volkswagen group failed in 2008, the fund's lawyers said Saturday.

The two billion euros ($2.6 billion) covers fund losses after Porsche stunned markets with its announcement in October 2008 that it was acquiring 75 percent of Volkswagen, leading to a massive surge in the value of VW shares, lawyers said in a statement.

Porsche Sued by Investment Fund Group Seeking EU2 Billion

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:23:22 GMT

Investors sue Porsche over failed merger

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:00:12 GMT

A group of investment funds is suing Porsche for two billion euros in damages after the German luxury sports car firm's merger with the Volkswagen group failed in 2008, the fund's...