Porsche Blogs

So what the heck is this PDK all about then?

Posted on 11. Apr, 2009 by PB.

I was harping on about wanting PDK in my next toy, and thought I’d better find out what it actually is! And probably more importantly – is it any good?

Porsche PDK, (Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe), which simply means Porsche double-clutch gearbox, was initially developed for motor sports. It was developed to benefit drivers in terms of speed and acceleration by allowing them to change gears while still keeping both their hands on steering wheel. Seems like a great idea to me!

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What is it with white Turbos!?

Posted on 05. Apr, 2009 by PB.

Another real nice example and the white is totally growing on me. I know there seem to be loads of white cars kicking about, but this 911 turbo does look good in it’s white paintwork. Looks like it was a nice night down inStonehaven. If anyone is ever up in this part of Scotland, there is possibly one of the best roads I have driven called the Slug road.

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Stunning 997 GT3

Posted on 27. Mar, 2009 by PB.

Spotted this Porsche 997 GT3 on Flickr. The photo was taken by Brandon Perdeck and it is well worth checking out his photostream.

This 997 GT3 just looks perfect. Aggressive, yet not overly in your face. I’m not normally a massive fan of white cars, but the black splitter and alloys on this example really finish it off. Hmmmf…I might need to re-think the plan of a Ruf…this just looks cleaner, less in your face and, well awesome! I want!

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Either way she looked amazing…

Posted on 25. Mar, 2009 by PB.

Pulled up to a set of traffic lights this morning and a Red 911 Turbo pulled up right behind me. sounded amazing, a slightly electronic rumbling noise.

I looked in my mirror and the driver looked mid 30′s with long hair, and shock-horror….a woman! Who would have though it?!?

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Compressed Natural Gas 911 Turbo

Posted on 19. Mar, 2009 by PB.

Sportec, the Swiss tuning firm, are offering a Porsche 911 with compressed natural gas (CNG) They claim this offers both more power and reduces carbon dioxide emissions in comparison with the conventional model.

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Porsche 911 4S Pon Edition

Posted on 19. Mar, 2009 by PB.

Pon Porsche Import was the first company to import Porsche cars was, back in 1949, and recently they have had their 60 years anniversary. The Porsche 911 4S Pon Edition has been launched exclusively for the Dutch market, meaning unless you import one, there is no chance of seeing on on British soil.

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Porsche 911 GT3 RSR at the American Le Mans Series

Posted on 16. Mar, 2009 by PB.

Spotted this over at sub5zero.com! All I can say is wow! Wish this was on british tv (

Porsche won the 12 Hours of Sebring race last year but is taking no chances in 2009 by stacking the deck. A total of 5 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR will be put to the test this saturday in the most demanding and challenging race of the American …

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Porsche 911 GT3 – Porsche has saved the best until last!

Posted on 10. Mar, 2009 by PB.

The 997-series 911 model range is almost complete and Porsche has saved the best until last. The GT3 promises to be every bit as exhilarating as the car it replaces, but with even more performance and poise.

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