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		<title>10 of the Best Racing Porsches of All Time</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:15:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Choosing the top ten racing Porsches is not only a daunting task but is also somewhat subjective. For me, however, there are ten clear winners. Join us as we take a look at everything from the Porsche 356 from 1948 to the 2005 Porsche RS Spyder. <br /><br />

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 13px;">Choosing the top ten racing Porsches is not only a daunting task but is also somewhat subjective. For me, however, there are ten clear winners:</span><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 13px;"> </span></h1>
<h2><a href="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/800px-1959_Porsche_356A.jpg"></a>The 356 and the 360</h2>
<p>The Porsche 356 was born in 1948 and was manufactured until 1965. Although, in 1939, Porsche constructed three</p>
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<p>Type 64s for a race that was later cancelled, the 356 is considered the manufacturer’s <a title="first production model" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_356" target="_blank">first production model</a>. Porsche introduced the 360 Cisitalia in 1949 when Piero Dusio paid a large amount of money to commission the car (although part of the money was used to free Ferdinand Porsche from the prison where he was being held for ransom). A supercharged flat 12 engine and a streamlined body gave the 360 Cisitalia a speed of 200 mph (320 km/h).</p>
<h2>The 550 and the 718</h2>
<p>Inspired by the 356, the Porsche 550 Spyder was manufactured between 1953 and 1956. In 1955, <a title="James Dean" href="http://www.antiquecar.com/gc_porsche_550.php " target="_blank">James Dean</a> was driving fast in his 550 Spyder, which he dubbed ‘Little Bastard’, when he crashed and died. Building on the 550A model, Porsche improved suspension and bodywork when the 718 was created. The 718 turned out to be even more successful in competition.</p>
<h2><a href="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Porsche_908.03_-_Hans_Herrmann_1970-05-31.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9086" title="Porsche_908.03_-_Hans_Herrmann_1970-05-31" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Porsche_908.03_-_Hans_Herrmann_1970-05-31-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a>The 911, the 907 and the 908</h2>
<p>With a distinctive design, the Porsche 911 has been modified many times since it was first manufactured in 1963. In 1999, the 911 was voted one of the top five cars of the century and is the only model of the top five still in production. The Porsche 907 was introduced in 1967 and finished fifth at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The driver’s seat was changed to the right side, thereby giving the driver an advantage on race tracks that run clockwise. The 907 remained in production until 1971. The Porsche 908 was created in 1968, and in 1969, Porsche removed the long tails and roof, lowering the weight by 100 kg. There were several versions in the 908’s lifetime: the 908 KH Coupé, the 908/2 Spyder ’69, the 908/3 Spyder ’70/’71 and the 908/3 Spyder Turbo ’75 – ’81.</p>
<h2>The 959, the 962 and the RS Spyder</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/799px-Kremer_962CK6.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9087" title="799px-Kremer_962CK6" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/799px-Kremer_962CK6-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>The Porsche 959 was first manufactured in 1986 to compete in Group B and was later manufactured for the public. It was considered one of the most advanced sports cars ever produced. Porsche introduced the 962 in 1984. The 962 remained competitive until the mid-1990s. Since 2005, Porsche has been producing the RS Spyder. The modern model was named after the 1950s’ 550 Spyder and has proven to be very successful in competition. For sports car lovers who are looking for a new <a title="experience gifts" href="http://www.experiencedays.co.uk" target="_blank">experience gifts</a> that go fast are great <a title="50th birthday ideas" href="http://www.experiencedays.co.uk/for-special-occasions/50th-birthday-gifts" target="_blank">50th birthday ideas</a>, and Porsche offers many options.</p>
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		<title>Porsche 918 Spyder: A Sports Car Aficionado’s Dream</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:28:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We check out the new Porsche 918 Spyder as it lives up to founder Ferdinand Porsche’s vision to design moving works of art that are the antithesis of the tanks he built during the big war. In fact in a strange metaphoric way the 918 Spyder is a twenty-first century version of Ferdinand’s first design, the Volkswagen beetle. <br /><br />The Porsche 918 Spyder is sports car aficionado’s dream, but we may have to wait to get one. The first 1,000 Spyder’s are spoken for, but that may work in our favour. It will give the rest of us time to see the flaws and to save enough to put a down payment on a used one.<br /><br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Porsche not only has the reputation for being the most prestigious automotive brand in the world, the company also has the highest profit per unit sold of any auto manufacturer. In other words there's no need to hold any benefits or bailouts for Porsche.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/918_interior.png"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-8986" title="918_interior" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/918_interior-300x198.png" alt="" width="300" height="198" /></a>The company just keeps doing what it has done since 1931, which is producing fine tuned, exquisitely styled cars that are usually years ahead of the competition in terms of consumer attraction, financial expression, and downright beauty. The new Porsche 918 Spyder lives up to founder Ferdinand Porsche’s vision to design moving works of art that are the antithesis of the tanks he built during the big war. In fact in a strange metaphoric way the 918 Spyder is a twenty-first century version of Ferdinand’s first design, the Volkswagen beetle.</p>
<p>The first Porsche, the Porsche 64, was designed using Volkswagen parts and it became the car for the fast lane rich and famous. In that respect the Spyder has VW blood running through its three electric motors and 3.4 litre V-8 500 hp engine. That’s the engine Porsche used in the RS Spyder Le Mans Prototype racing beauty. The seven speed gear box is married to Porsche’s double clutch system which delivers amazing power to the rear axle. Two of the electric motors drive the front wheels and the third electric motor provides additional power to the rear wheels. That means the Spyder wakes-up from 0 to 60 in 3.2seconds and has a top speed of over 200 miles per hour which will certainly draw attention from anyone wearing a uniform.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/918_graphic.png"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-8987" title="918_graphic" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/918_graphic-300x208.png" alt="" width="300" height="208" /></a>The energy storing system is a lithium-ion battery that’s liquid cooled. The batteries can be recharged using the regenerative braking system as well as from excess output from the engine when the car is coasting, plus the old fashion plug-in method is always an option. Like its great grandfather the fuel consumption factor is a big plus. At 78 mpg and a CO2 emissions rating of 70g/km, the Spyder pays for itself in due time although the payback may not be measured in normal terms.</p>
<p>The four different running modes make the Spyder irresistible to those fortunate enough to put up a letter of intent to purchase one of these great dames for $600,000. The E Drive mode allows the car to operate on battery power alone for about sixteen miles, and the three hybrid modes use the electric motors and engine to provide different levels of performance as well as economy, although economy takes on another meaning when the push-to-pass race mode button is engaged for additional electrical power.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/918_range.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-8988" title="918_range" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/918_range-300x187.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="187" /></a>The carbon-fibre-reinforced chassis and sleek magnesium and aluminium components keep the weight down to 3,300 lbs. The interior is detailed in true exotic sport car fashion, so slipping into the cockpit is a true out-of-body experience.</p>
<p>The Porsche 918 Spyder is sports car aficionado’s dream, but we may have to wait to get one. The first 1,000 Spyder’s are spoken for, but that may work in our favour. It will give the rest of us time to see the flaws and to save enough to put a down payment on a used one.</p>
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		<title>Porsche Power and the Adrenaline Rush in the Fast Lane</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 18:37:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thinking of the power of a Porsche 911 conjures up images of the metal-ripping, tyre-squealing car chase scenes from the '80s classic film 'No Man's Land'.

The highlight of the movie is a 7-minute car chase, which packs quite a punch. The scene begins with a sense of reckless anticipation, as friends Ted and Benjy, played by Charlie Sheen and BD Sweeney, smoothly carjack a silver 911 Porsche from a basement car park of a shopping mall. As they make for the exit, a red Boxster catches Ted's eye. Five seconds later, he is in the process of ripping off the soft-top hood when his enemies spot him from across the car park.<br /><br />This guest post is brought to you by Extreme Element. <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6770" title="logo_small" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/logo_small.gif" alt="" width="186" height="36" /></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thinking of the power of a Porsche 911 conjures up images of the metal-ripping, tyre-squealing car chase scenes from the '80s classic film 'No Man's Land'.</p>
<p>The highlight of the movie is a 7-minute car chase, which packs quite a punch. The scene begins with a sense of reckless anticipation, as friends Ted and Benjy, played by Charlie Sheen and BD Sweeney, smoothly carjack a silver 911 Porsche from a basement car park of a shopping mall. As they make for the exit, a red Boxster catches Ted's eye. Five seconds later, he is in the process of ripping off the soft-top hood when his enemies spot him from across the car park. Ted ducks under the barrage of bullets fired and hops into the Porsche 911, where Benjy sits behind the wheel revving its powerful engine. And so begins the car chase scene that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats for the next 7 minutes. The first quarter of the chase happens in the cramped car park itself, with the men in the Porsche giving their chasers (driving a Lincoln MK IV and a Camaro) a torrid time.</p>
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<p>Soon after, you see a parking barrier smashed away as the two friends in the silver 911 make a quick get-away with the other two cars in hot pursuit. Squealing tyres and the occasional burst of gunfire leave your palms sweaty as you watch Ted and Benjy hold on to their lead across busy intersections and roads. The Lincoln, with broken fenders and looking the worse for wear, is completely destroyed in a pile-up in the middle of a busy street. Meanwhile, the Porsche pulls out of the mess, unruffled and unscathed. Just as you breathe a sigh of relief, thinking the friends have escaped, the Camaro comes into vision. After a wonderfully shot sequence inside an abandoned warehouse, the Porsche pulls out amid a cloud of dust into the street and effortlessly weaves its way between the other vehicles. The Camaro chases and flips out of control over a mobile billboard, crashing through it and turning over - its doors are crumpled, the windshield smashed and it is probably fair to say that it is a write-off. The Porsche cruises on, the mighty victor!</p>
<p>This unforgettable scene is an uncontested addition to the Porsche Power Hall of Fame. For lovers of mean machines, the sleek Porsche 911 offers a <a href="http://www.exelement.co.uk/driving" target="_blank">driving experience</a> that is guaranteed to send high doses of adrenaline pumping through the veins. While it might not be possible to relive this chase through the busy streets of London, you can go to one of the <a href="http://www.exelement.co.uk/driving/track-driving" target="_blank">track days</a> on the UK calendar to enjoy the heady power of a Porsche at full throttle.</p>
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		<title>Oops: Journalist’s Son Crashes $180k Porsche Press Car</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 19:34:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What happened in journalist Peter Cheney’s garage was any parent’s nightmare. Peter Cheney is an automotive journalist who writes for the Globe and Mail, a Canadian news publication. Peter frequently test drives automobiles and writes reviews of his experience driving the cars. Recently, Cheney was given an opportunity to take home a Porsche 911 Turbo, valued at $180,000. Cheney was supposed to keep the car for a few days so that he could write a full review of the luxury automobile’s performance and handling. Ideally, he was supposed to return the vehicle in one piece. <br /><br />Instead, Peter came home to find his garage in shambles and the Porsche badly damaged. Read on for the full story and photos! <br /><br />Special thanks to our Guest Contributor: Design 911 – <a href="http://www.design911.co.uk/"> Porsche Parts, spares and accessories supplier </a> based in Essex, UK.<img class="alignright" title="masthead_logo_porsche" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/masthead_logo_porsche.jpg" alt="Design 911 - Porsche Specialists" width="250" height="44" /></a>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What happened in journalist Peter Cheney’s garage was any parent’s nightmare. Peter Cheney is an automotive journalist who writes for the Globe and Mail, a Canadian news publication. Peter frequently test drives automobiles and writes reviews of his experience driving the cars. Recently, Cheney was given an opportunity to take home a Porsche 911 Turbo, valued at $180,000. Cheney was supposed to keep the car for a few days so that he could write a full review of the luxury automobile’s performance and handling. Ideally, he was supposed to return the vehicle in one piece. Instead, Peter came home to find his garage in shambles and the Porsche badly damaged.</p>
<div id="attachment_6674" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/porsche_before.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6674" title="porsche_before" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/porsche_before-300x183.jpg" alt="Porsche before the crash" width="300" height="183" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Before: Porsche 911 Turbo (Credit: The Globe and Mail) http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/car-life/cheney/globe-journalists-son-crashes-180000-porsche/article1574334/?cid=art-rail-cheney</p></div>
<p>Cheney’s son Will, 18, apparently decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and test drive the car himself. The Globe and Mail reports that Will often brought friends over to the family garage to look at whatever car his father was reviewing at the time. When the Porsche Turbo appeared in the family garage, Will just couldn’t resist climbing inside for a closer look. Apparently, Cheney’s son had no intention to drive the car anywhere. Although numerous commentators have compared this event to the famous car crash scene in the movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” Will was arguably not actually trying to go for a joy ride - he just wanted to listen to the radio.</p>
<p>So, he turned the car on and never expected what would happen next. Instead of the radio turning on, the engine of the car roared to life, and the car shot forward and ploughed straight into the garage door. As soon as Peter returned home, Will confessed. I personally, would have fled the country, but Will must have been fairly confident his dad would be lenient. Fortunately for Will, his father didn’t ship him off to boarding school or bury him in the backyard. He may very well have been saved by the fact that during the moments after the incident, Peter Cheney was more concerned with making sure that the garage got fixed so that the car did not get stolen during the night.</p>
<div id="attachment_6676" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/porsche_after.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6676" title="porsche_after" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/porsche_after-300x183.jpg" alt="Porsche after crash" width="300" height="183" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">After: A damaged Porsche 911 Turbo. (Credit: The Globe and Mail) http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/car-life/cheney/globe-journalists-son-crashes-180000-porsche/article1574334/?cid=art-rail-cheney</p></div>
<p>Once the car was examined by a qualified mechanic and the family contractor came to look at the family’s garage, it was determined that Cheney’s son had caused about $14,000 worth of damage to the Porsche Turbo and the family’s home. Porsche’s insurance took care of the damages to the car, and Cheney’s home owner’s insurance took care of the damage to the family’s garage. Porsche did not allow Cheney to pay their insurance deductible, which he volunteered to do. A representative from Porsche even sent the family a picture of a Porsche that had been totalled in a test run, in order to make the family feel better about the incident.</p>
<p>Will’s punishment is that he will have to pay the home insurance deductible, which came to about $750. On the plus side, however, the young Mr. Cheney will be able to tell his coevals that he took a spin in a genuine Porsche. Few eighteen year olds get the chance to say that. Will’s dad is also making him take driving lessons later this summer, so that Will can learn to drive a stick shift and learn how to avoid crashing into garage doors in the future.</p>
<p>Guest Contributor: Design 911 – <a href="http://www.design911.co.uk/" target="_blank">Porsche Parts, spares and accessories supplier</a> based in Essex, UK.<a href="http://www.design911.co.uk/"><img class="alignleft" title="masthead_logo_porsche" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/masthead_logo_porsche.jpg" alt="Design 911 - Porsche Specialists" width="250" height="44" /></a></p>
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		<title>Deconstructing the Porsche Emblem</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 19:56:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Porsche name is recognized for superb styling on top of innovative engineering, but until 1952 the Stuttgart-based automotive manufacturer portrayed itself to the world as only that: a name. For 31 years, the Porsche brand consisted of seven sleek letters but had no face attached to its name. No mark, emblem, nor ideogram to distinguish its cars from the masses and therefore no burning scar in the minds of consumers embodying the Porsche experience and history. <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6558" title="raceFansTV_logo_lowest-res" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/raceFansTV_logo_lowest-res-300x77.jpg" alt="Racefans TV" width="300" height="77"><br /><br />Thanks to the team at vintage racing video website RaceFansTV for guest writing this fantastic post for us. RaceFansTV is an international initiative led by motorsports enthusiasts that aims to bring back much of the great historical racing footage that has been captured since the video camera was invented. Well worth checking this fantastic new site out! ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Porsche name is recognized for superb styling on top of innovative engineering, but until 1952 the Stuttgart-based automotive manufacturer portrayed itself to the world as only that: a name. For 31 years, the Porsche brand consisted of seven sleek letters but had no face attached to its name. No mark, emblem, nor ideogram to distinguish its cars from the masses and therefore no burning scar in the minds of consumers embodying the Porsche experience and history. By the start of the 1950s, however, importers and agents who sold these high-performance sports cars made it clear to Porsche that their customers wanted something more. They wanted an emblem to identify their vehicles. Ferdinand Porsche, his son Ferry, and their trusted circle went about designing a logo that would represent Porsche to the world.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/porsche_logo.jpeg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6557" title="porsche_logo" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/porsche_logo-150x150.jpg" alt="Porsche Logo" width="150" height="150" /></a>The mark they came up with takes more than a few pen strokes to reproduce, but nonetheless creates a bond of trust and space for thought among drivers and admirers alike. More than anything else, the Porsche logo takes its design cues from the coat of arms of the Free People’s State of Württemberg, a former Weimar Republic province. Ferdinand Porsche moved to Württemberg from Austria-Hungary after the turmoil of World War I and the Porsche headquarters is still located in the province (now called Baden-Württemberg) today. The red and black stripes come from the former province’s flag and the 6 antlers represent the heavy deer population in the thickly-wooded forests of the region. The province is the most prosperous and innovative of modern Germany and many other German multinationals are located there such as Daimler, Bosch, Carl Zeiss, and SAP. Through his company’s emblem, Porsche shows a firm commitment to his adopted land.</p>
<p>The horse in the middle is from the coat of arms of Stuttgart, the capital of Württemberg. Stute in German means female horse and gart in the city name is short for garten, or garden. The now bustling German metropolis was originally a horse pasture in the 10<sup>th</sup> century. The city’s coat of arms pays homage to these roots with a black prancing stallion on a yellow shield. Interestingly enough, the Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari uses the same heraldry in its logo. The image of the black stallion made its way to Italy during World War I via Francesco Baracca, Italy’s top fighter ace during the war. Legend has it that Baracca copied the horse design from a shot down German pilot who happened to have painted the Stuttgart coat of arms on his plane. The Italian used the symbol on his own plane, but he too was killed in combat. In 1923, the symbol made its way to Enzo Ferrari after Ferrari’s victory in the Circuito del Savio. Ferrari had made acquaintance with Baracca’s father and after he won the race, his wife, the Countess Paolina Baracca, presented a piece of her son’s Stuttgart coat of arms-emblazoned plane shrapnel to him. The Countess asked that he use the horse on his cars and suggested it would bring him good luck. The Porsche family asked the Stuttgart city government for permission to use their coat of arms in their logo, which they were granted, but it’s unknown whether Ferrari ever had to go through the same process. Austrian petrol station company Avanti also uses the same prancing black stallion with yellow background in their logo.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/count_francesco.jpeg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6556" title="count_francesco" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/count_francesco-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>Count Francesco Baracca used the same Stuttgart coat of arms on his plane as Porsche and inspired Ferrari’s logo</p>
<p>With the Porsche name added at the top of the shield, the emblem was complete. From 1953-1957 the new logo first appeared only on the interior of Porsche’s vehicles. The 1957 Porsche 356 coupe was the first to have the emblem gleam resplendent on its bonnet. A 2008 Luxury Institute survey among wealthy Americans found the Porsche brand best luxury car brand today. Respondents of the survey associated Porsche with "power, style and excitement", "value," "elegance," and "trust and respect". Without its intricate yet meaningful logo, it is doubtful Porsche would have ever been able to sear itself into the minds of consumers, built such value, and commanded such respect.</p>
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<p>Thanks to the team at <a href="http://www.racefanstv.com"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">vintage racing video website RaceFansTV</span></a> for guest writing this post. RaceFansTV is an international initiative led by motorsports enthusiasts that aims to bring back much of the great historical racing footage that has been captured since the video camera was invented.</p>
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		<title>Get ready for the &#8216;Rawsche&#8217; &#8211; Amazing Stripped Back 911</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:28:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What do you get when you strip back a classic 1978 Porsche 911 and rebuild it into a one-of-a-kind marvel? That'd be the 'Raw Porsche'

Read on to find out more about this crazy, stripped back, beautiful piece of machinary! Okay...the purist in us all will wonder what the heck is going on...but I for one, love it!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What do you get when you strip back a classic 1978 Porsche 911 and rebuild it into a one-of-a-kind marvel? That'd be the 'Raw Porsche'</p>
<p>To add media hype about VB Raw, the new and low-carbohydrate beer produced from Australia's top-selling brewing company Victoria Bitter, the company collaborated with artist/designer Paul Begg and stripped a Porsche 911 classic down to sheet metal and completely rebuilt the speedster, promising a "raw classic" like the brew.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/911_vb_raw_16.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-5545" style="margin: 5px;" title="911_vb_raw_16" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/911_vb_raw_16-150x150.jpg" alt="911_vb_raw_16" width="150" height="150" /></a>The name "Rawsche" has been penned for the remodeled vehicle that was given away in a contest to one lucky Aussie named Shane Nelson.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/911_vb_raw_09.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5543" style="margin: 5px;" title="911_vb_raw_09" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/911_vb_raw_09-150x150.jpg" alt="911_vb_raw_09" width="150" height="150" /></a>Like Begg said, "What we're doing with the car is a perfect analogy of what they're doing with the beer. They're taking a full strength beer and stripping it down to its core ingredients and that's what we're doing with the Porsche."</p>
<p>The original Porsche 911, first designed in 1963, is still considered by many to be the most successful competitive sports car and a had a very long-running production history. That caused many eyebrows to raise in the classic car world when it was first announced that a 1978 model was going to be stripped down and rebuilt for marketing purposes.</p>
<p>However, once it was reported that the whole project and Begg's every move was going to be recorded on a webcam and posted for viewing at www.vbraw.com.au, interest grew, blogs began and people starting registering for the contest at a chance to win the timeless vehicle.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/911_vb_raw_12.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-5544" style="margin: 5px;" title="911_vb_raw_12" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/911_vb_raw_12-150x150.jpg" alt="911_vb_raw_12" width="150" height="150" /></a>The reconstruction and recording began late October 2009 and was completed in January. Custom raw metal seats were inputed with stylish leather cushions, modern headlamps from a 993 revamped the front and a rounded bumper in composite fibre were included in the remake. The 50/50 Hella tail lights were removed from a 944 version and completed the makings of a pure original.</p>
<p>The massive stereo-system installed certainly upgraded the vehicle, as Porsche vehicles are known for their "no less than eight main bearings engines" and not so much their speakers. The system was even used as the DJ booth when a party was thrown in the workshop and DJ Yolanda Be Good spun for a six-hour fiesta full of VB Raw brews.</p>
<p>Begg also included a custom alloy valance that shows off a GT3 style muffler and added mat black and polished alloy body panels to the stunning silver shade, which aligns with his signature streamlining expertise.</p>
<p>Begg left a 10 year term as an advertising creative where he worked in Australia and Asia for major car clients like Toyota, Mitsubishi, Qantas, Foxtel, Kawasaki and Optus. He is now designing furniture, among other things, and you can find his work at <a href="http://www.flowstudio.com." target="_blank">www.flowstudio.com.</a></p>
<p><strong>Video of the Rawsche in Action</strong></p>
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<p>So...what do you think? I bloody love it I have to say!!</p>
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		<title>&#8216;When Giants Raced&#8217; &#8211; Must have Porsche 917 Calendar</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:09:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Powering through the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1970, the Porsche 917 brought Porsche to the forefront of the racing world. 2009 marked the 40th anniversary of this iconic race car. To honor this anniversary, renowned race photographer Hal Crocker is releasing a calendar featuring the magnificent Porsche 917. <br /><br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Powering through the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1970, the Porsche 917 brought Porsche to the forefront of the racing world. 2009 marked the 40th anniversary of this iconic race car. To honor this anniversary, renowned race photographer Hal Crocker is releasing a calendar featuring the magnificent Porsche 917.</p>
<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-4958" style="margin: 5px;" title="gulf917_with_halsname" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/gulf917_with_halsname-300x170.jpg" alt="gulf917_with_halsname" width="300" height="170" />The calendar is titled "The War Machine &gt; Porsche 917" and covers January 2010 to February 2011. The Porsche 917 blazes through the calendar, from the cover to each month, capturing pictures from five races in 1970 and 1971 in 15 images. The pages are filled with the 917 in motion, racing past stands that are merely a blur; teams in action, in the pit and in the garage; the start of the race, the victorious finish, and the laps in between.</p>
<p>Each photo pops off the page in black and white prints framed by black. Above, the words "The War Machine &gt; Porsche 917" are featured in glowing red, the only color on the page. Below, the photos are carefully captioned with the date, race, drivers, and other details. In addition, each calendar page features inset pictures in the non-dated squares. These mini photos are close ups of the cars and candid shots of the drivers: Steve McQueen, Hans Herrmann, Brian Redman and others, who brought the 917 to life and wrote its history.<br />
<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4952" style="margin: 10px;" title="917" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/917-300x239.jpg" alt="917" width="300" height="239" />These images, along with a book of photos titled "The War Machine", are taken from an upcoming book by Hal Crocker titled "When Giants Raced.” Hal Crocker is widely recognized as a premier photo historian of the racing world. He captures both the grace and power of the cars and the intensity of the drivers. The calendar, as well as his other work, is available on his website, <a href="http://www.teamunicorn.com." target="_blank">www.teamunicorn.com.</a></p>
<p>In regards to the Porsche 917, Crocker was there for its outstanding win at Le Mans in 1970 and followed its whirlwind career through his sharp photography.</p>
<p>The Porsche 917 was originally built in 1969 but handled poorly and gained only one win. In 1970 adaptations were made resulting in two different models: the 917K with a short tail, and the 917LH with a long tail. These two models garnered the win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. First place was taken by the Porsche Salzburg team in a Porsche 917K driven by Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood. Second place was taken by the Martini Racing team’s 917LH driven by Willy Kauhsen and Gérard Larrousse.</p>
<blockquote><p>Steve McQueen gave the Porsche 917 a big screen presence, racing it in the movie titled “Le Mans” and featuring actual footage from the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans race.</p></blockquote>
<p>During the 1970 racing season, the FIA changed the limitations for the Group 5 Sports Cars which meant the 917s would no longer be able to race after the 1971 championship. However, throughout the 1971 season, the 917 continued to dominate, once again taking the win at Le Mans. Also in 1971, Steve McQueen gave the Porsche 917 a big screen presence, racing it in the movie titled “Le Mans” and featuring actual footage from the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans race.</p>
<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-4953" style="margin: 10px;" title="917feb" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/917feb-300x239.jpg" alt="917feb" width="300" height="239" />After 1971, the Porsche 917 enjoyed a brief stint in the Can-Am Challenge. Greatly modified, a version called 917/10 won the 1972 series driven by George Follmer. With more modifications a 917/30 won the 1973 edition driven by Mark Donohue.</p>
<p>Following changes to fuel consumption rules in 1974, the 917 raced only once more. Other than a brief return to racing in 1981 and some private enterprises, the Porsche 917 was done with racing, but certainly never forgotten. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 917, Porsche held special celebrations at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July 2009.</p>
<p>So is my beautiful new calendar hanging on my kitchen wall? Nope. Is it hanging on the workshop wall? No chance! As mine is a copy signed by the legend Hal Crocker himself, it's getting kept in perfect condition!! If you are a collector and Porsche enthusiast like myself, then speak to Team Unicorn about getting hold of a signed version. Well worth it!</p>
<blockquote><p>I'd like to send a special thanks to Nancy at Team Unicorn for doing a fanstastic job with this and for letting us know about this release.</p></blockquote>
<p>You can find out more at the following links:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="htthttp://web.mac.com/halcrocker/iWeb/THE%20WAR%20MACHINE/HOME.html" target="_blank">More images of the calendar</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://teamunicorn.com/" target="_blank">Team Unicorn Website</a></strong></li>
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<p>Team Unicorn also have an ebay store for all who love motorsports, and especially those who appreciate its heritage.</p>
<p>From unique gifts to the rare and collectible, you are sure to find something special. Team Unicorn are racing specialists with photography, art, books and a large assortment of race related items.</p>
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<li><strong><a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&amp;pub=5574855209&amp;toolid=10001&amp;campid=5336393296&amp;customid=&amp;mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fstores.ebay.com%2FTeam-Unicorn" target="_self">Visit the Team Unicorn ebay store</a><img style="text-decoration:none;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&amp;pub=5574855209&amp;toolid=10001&amp;campid=5336393296&amp;customid=&amp;mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]" alt="" /></strong></li>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:14:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Like ourselves, the team over at Rallyebild.de tend to get a bit excited about Porsche Rallye events. We hope that you do, too, and if so, then this video is for you. The team strive to cover every Porsche Rallye event in Germany that they can, in addition to hitting the Czech Republic and Poland circuits.

Rallyebild are a team of three individuals, one photographer and two videographers, who love and respect everything Porsche. If you feel the same, read on, because we have the 2009 Rallye specs for you, right down to the car color and driver. Take a look at their video!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Like ourselves, the team over at Rallyebild.de tend to get a bit excited about Porsche Rallye events. We hope that you do, too, and if so, then this video is for you. The team strive to cover every Porsche Rallye event in Germany that they can, in addition to hitting the Czech Republic and Poland circuits.</p>
<p>Rallyebild are a team of three individuals, one photographer and two videographers, who love and respect everything Porsche. If you feel the same, read on, because we have the 2009 Rallye specs for you, right down to the car color and driver. Take a look at their video. It was a heart-pounding experience for everyone present. Wish we could have been there!</p>
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<h2>Some info about the cars.</h2>
<p><strong>The Red and Orange Porsche</strong></p>
<p>Olaf Dobberkau was driving this impressive machine. In Germany, Dobberkau is known as Dr. Drift and for good reason! This incredible driver won the prestigious Sachsen-Rallye, which culminated in the first Porsche victory in its class in 26 years. Learn more about Dobberkau at www.prorally.de</p>
<p><strong>The White and Red Porsche</strong></p>
<p>Matthias Kahle, the six-time Germany Rally Champion, was driving this insane machine. His car has a sequential gearbox. He drove an ‘08 Porsche on gravel for the Lausitz Rallye, but since the Porsche doesn’t have gravel tires he had to put on snow tires. Learn more at <a href="http://www.kahle-motorsport.de" target="_blank">www.kahle-motorsport.de</a></p>
<p><strong>The Yellow and Green Porsche</strong></p>
<p>This crazy car was driven by Raphael Ramonat. Don’t forget that he sold his Porsche to Denmark-born Lark Kraugh. This Porsche became the first Porsche Rally in Denmark. You can see more at <a href="http://www.escobar-racing.dk" target="_blank">www.escobar-racing.dk</a></p>
<p><strong><br />
The White and Orange Porsche</strong></p>
<p>Give it up for Heinz-Walter! This incredible driver won the Championship back in 1976 and is back again, at the age of 66, to compete again. We take our hats off to this amazing driver and his awesome Porsche!</p>
<p>Each of these Porsche’s, we’d like to mention, have M&amp;M Exhaust Systems. Take a look at <a href="http://www.m-m-germany.de" target="_blank">www.m-m-germany.de</a> .</p>
<p><strong>The Black Porsche</strong></p>
<p>This car was driven by Anton Werner, who was the first to bring Porsches to the rallying scene. He started his 2010 season with a 997 gearbox.</p>
<p><strong>The Green/White/Gray</strong></p>
<p>Maik Stolzel drove this crazy ride. This man was the first to introduce us to the 997 sequential gearbox to the Porsche driving scene. Before he drove this car he had the Skota Octavia WRC, as many of you may remember.</p>
<p>"It was a wild race and we loved every minute of it. We captured all that we could for your enjoyment, so take a look at our video on You Tube. The cars were powerful and the drivers were in full control of their incredibly insane machines.</p>
<p>They burned up the courses, proving what a Porsche can do when allowed outside of the norm! Rock on!"</p>
<p>We know that you’re craving more, so we’re going to give it to you. If you want to see more, or learn more, you can take a look at these websites:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.Rallyebild.de" target="_blank">Rallyebild.de</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.prorallye.de" target="_blank">www.prorallye.de</a><br />
<a href="http://www.kahle-motorsport.de" target="_blank">www.kahle-motorsport.de</a></p>
<p>Big thanks to the guys over at Rallyebild.de for sending us the video! Keep up the good work.</p>
<p>We know that you get as excited about the world of Porsche rally racing as we do!</p>
<p>So what does everyone think? Can you imagine a 997 in the WRC?  <img src='http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:38:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One wonders how could anything improve on the last 911 RS, yet with engine, transmission and suspension all matched for performance, the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS yet again sets a new standard for high-end performance Porsches. <br/><br/>The 3.8 liter engine in the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS is fine-tuned right down to the air filters and flywheel – all designed for top-notch performance whether on the track or the road. This outputs four hundred and fifty horsepower and to be honest, trying to tame this on anything other than a track would make you a lot braver than I am. If it's anything like the last model, then it's not that it's difficult to control, it's more that it needs a better driver than I am to get the best out of it. No...I'm not even embarrassed to admit it. The last one scared me..just a wee bit mind...I even had a strange premonition of wrapping it round a tree.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One wonders how could anything improve on the last 911 RS, yet with engine, transmission and suspension all matched for performance, the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS yet again sets a new standard for high-end performance German flying machines. Legendary Porsche engineering has given the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS features such as a 6-speed gearbox that allows shorter gear ratios overall – noticeably improved even over that of the new 911 Turbo. The 3.8 liter engine in the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS is fine-tuned right down to the air filters and flywheel – all designed for top-notch performance whether on the track or the road. This outputs four hundred and fifty horsepower and to be honest, trying to tame this on anything other than a track would make you a lot braver than I am. If it's anything like the last model, then it's not that it's difficult to control, it's more that it needs a better driver than I am to get the best out of it. No...I'm not even embarrassed to admit it. The last one scared me..just a wee bit mind...but I did have a strange premonition of wrapping it round a tree.</p>
<p>But it’s driving the car that most of us are interested in – that’s where one will feel the real benefits of the new the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS design – from a front axle that lifts to dynamic engine mounts, stability management and optional lighter-weight high-performance ceramic composite brakes – the feel of control and mastery of the road conveys the true excitement of driving the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS.</p>
<p>And what a sight this thing is! All the power and thrill of the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS is wrapped up in an extremely stylish package. The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS has a slightly wider stance than the 911 GT3, yet is lighter. The rear carbon fiber wing is adjustable, for those who wish to race. The dual titanium tailpipes are larger and have silencers to enhance your enjoyment. Exquisite custom exterior paint offers distinctively contrasting colors that one can preview using Porsche’s col orator on the website for new Porsche 911 GT3 RS. In the colour scheme shown here it looks like some kind of crazy techno dream.</p>

<p>The usual driver-centric design inside places all controls within one’s close reach. The feel of hardcore sport luxury surrounds the driver. Snuggle into the über-comfortable yet lightweight composite and leather bucket seat to feel the Alcantara-covered shift and steering wheel – you’ll feel totally in control of the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS even before starting the engine! Safety features include a roll cage, side impact protection, racing harness, master battery switch and even a fire extinguisher(you might actually need this). The Communications Management console with its massive 6.5 inch tilting screen provides instant access to unparalleled navigation and entertainment components.</p>
<p>True sport coupe aficionados would no doubt opt for the chrono package – offering analog and digital chronometers to track elapsed time, count laps, remaining fuel time and other functions. Definitely required for Ring excursions. All adding to the total new Porsche 911 GT3 RS experience – a comprehensive package centered around driver enjoyment through exceptional performance, handling and durability.</p>
<p>Porsche is also introducing another new option in 2010 for the GT3 RS, a lithium-ion battery. Delivered with the car and, when replacing the conventional lead-acid battery, it reduces the weight by more than 10 kg or 22 lb and is mainly intended for the track.</p>
<p>To further improve its sporting behavior, the new 911 GT3 RS comes with a purpose-built and specially set up PASM suspension, a wider front and rear track and corresponding bodywork.</p>
<p>The exciting new Porsche 911 GT3 RS package is available in this whacky grey and red(?) colour scheme and it is totally growing on me...it looks nuts! The 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is available in limited quantities to order from Porsche dealership.</p>
<p>Loving this video from <a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com" target="_blank">Worldcarfans</a>:</p>
<p><span>Manager of High Performance Cars for Porsche, Andreas Preuninger, gave those lucky fellas the opportunity to ride shotgun as he took the first produced 2010 Porsche GT3 RS out for a ride on the Autobahn.</span></p>
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		<title>All new 500bhp 911 Turbo</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 10:03:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The seventh generation Porsche 911 Turbo is an embodiment of all things Porsche. Engineering, style, comfort, and safety all come together to provide raw unrelenting speed and a perpetual smile on the lucky driver’s face. With a cool base price of around £100,000, this road missile will carry you from 0-62 miles per hour in 3.4 seconds when coupled with the seven speed PDK transmission. </br>
With any new model in the range, people always debate about what's changed. Well you read it here first...it has two front seat cup holders. Honestly! The cup holders are of a mediocrity not common for Porsche, but the general consensus is that if you use the cup holders in a bloodthirsty 500-horse power speed machine, you don’t know how to drive it.</br>
When people imagine the name ‘Porsche', it is safe to say that a large amount instantly think of a big wing on the back of a car which always has on evil grin plastered to its face. The 911 turbo is the reason for this image. It is beautiful. It is efficient. It is cutting edge. It is fast.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The seventh generation Porsche 911 Turbo is an embodiment of all things Porsche. Engineering, style, comfort, and safety all come together to provide raw unrelenting speed and a perpetual smile on the lucky driver's face. With a cool base price of around £100,000, this road missile will carry you from 0-62 miles per hour in 3.4 seconds when coupled with the seven speed PDK transmission. With a traditional manual gearbox, the sprint takes 3.7 seconds. Both gearboxes will carry the car to a top speed of 197 mph.</p>
<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2857" title="tubo-convertable2" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/tubo-convertable2-300x168.jpg" alt="tubo-convertable2" width="300" height="168" /></p>
<p>Of course, numbers like these can only be produced by a lot of muscle. The mid-engine 911 Turbo is supplied by twin turbocharger units, which come together seamlessly in order to produce 500 BHP (yes...500!) at 6,000 RPM. Amazingly, this kind of power is produced from just 3.8 liters of displacement. The six-cylinder engine is lightweight, compact, and at a level of perfection that cannot be matched by anyone with less experience, and the fact is, no one has more experience. The 911 was introduced to the public in 1963 and landed in show room floors in the summer of 1964. It is the longest running production car being manufactured today. The Turbo edition of the 911 wasn't sold until 1975 and is today the only variation, which sends its power to all four wheels.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2859" title="twin-turbos2" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/twin-turbos2-300x168.jpg" alt="twin-turbos2" width="300" height="168" /></p>
<p>Its newest claim to fame is efficiency. Despite its increase in performance over the previous 996 model, fuel consumption has been reduced by 16% and CO2 emissions have been dropped by 18%. This is mostly due to the recent implementation of direct fuel injection (DFI). If you were spending more than 100 grand on a car wouldn't you want to avoid the gas guzzler tax as well?</p>
<p>There is more to this car than just mind blowing performance. The new Porsche 911 Turbo comes available with numerous options and the entire interior comes wrapped in leather from the factory as stock equipment. Sources say that PETA is chasing Porsche for this ostentatious decision, but they just can't catch them. With the kind of engineering this car is packing, it wouldn't be a shock if we saw lawsuits coming from NASA soon as well.</p>
<p><img class="size-medium wp-image-2861 alignright" title="yellow-turbo-rear2" src="http://www.porscheblogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/yellow-turbo-rear2-300x168.jpg" alt="yellow-turbo-rear2" width="300" height="168" /></p>
<p>Other standard equipment includes a 13-speaker Bose sound system, on-board computer, navigation, and (as not to always be expected of Porsche) two front seat cup holders. The cup holders are of a mediocrity not common for Porsche, but the general consensus is that if you use the cup holders in a bloodthirsty 500-horse power speed machine, you don't know how to drive it.</p>
<p>When people imagine the name ‘Porsche', it is safe to say that a large amount instantly think of a big wing on the back of a car which always has on evil grin plastered to its face. The 911 turbo is the reason for this image. It is beautiful. It is efficient. It is cutting edge. It is fast. I want one.</p>
<p>Just look at this 911 Turbo Cabriolet in grey. Oooft.</p>
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