2011 Porsche Cayenne Review

The new generation Porsche Cayenne will make its world premiere presentation of the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Each model within the Porsche Cayenne is a trendsetter in terms of efficiency and production, and compared to previous models, offering improved fuel economy performance up to 23 percent more.

The highlight of the new line-up is technically advanced in parallel with the Hybrid Drive-train, which combines sporty performance eight-cylinder with six-cylinder economy and a unique 'way to sail "for even lower fuel consumption.

 

Weight reduction

The choice of optimal weight materials combined with changes in the overall design of the Porsche Cayenne - as a new drive and additional drive current transmission of light from the wheel - led to the total mass of the Porsche Cayenne S, for example, reduced by 180 kg. This weight reduction is clearly a very positive effect not only on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, but also in performance, agility and handling. Therefore, the extension of new features and technologies throughout the Porsche Cayenne ensures that offers a higher quality of conduct both on and off the road, with more safety and comfort of passengers.

 

Efficiency

The new Porsche Cayenne has been developed in accordance with the principles of smart Porsche performance: more power with less fuel, greater efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions. Thisphilosophy is evident in the introduction of a new eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission, with a wider spread of gear ratios, Auto Start Stop function, optimize the thermal management of engine and transmission cooling, network recovery edge, intelligent lightweight construction.

 

Exterior Interior design costs and high quality

In general, the new Cayenne is 48 mm longer than its predecessor. But despite its larger exterior dimensions, the design language of the new generation of the Porsche Cayenne is more compact style and dynamic. The new design of the new Porsche Cayenne model incorporates the extent and nature of the Porsche Cayenne sport is clearly evident, as noted in the shape and design of the car so typical of Porsche, are clearly defined.

 

The extra space in the interior and greater ease of daily use is provided by a wheelbase 40 mm longer. The most significant feature of the new brand of high quality inside is mounted on the center console that extends up around the shifter, which gives the inside 'cockpit' character typically Porsche. The rear bench can be moved back and forth by the angle of seat 160 mm and has three position settings.

 

Range

At least three of the five versions of the new Porsche Cayenne consume less than ten liters of fuel per 100 km on the European Driving Cycle and two models that emit less than 200 grams of CO2 per km.

Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne range from 3.6-liter petrol V6 Cayenne. Power is increased to 300 bhp, but fuel consumption has fallen by a fifth - with the eight-speed automatic Tiptronic S ratios - 28.5 mpg combined (9.9 ltr/100km) announced the new European DrivingCycle.

 

Hybrid Porsche Cayenne S

A 193 g / km, Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid is not only the clean version of the Cayenne with the lowest level of emissions, but also the cleanest Porsche through the company's total portfolio. Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid is equipped with a 333 hp drive-train, which returns 34.4mpg combined consumption (8.2 litres/100km) and CO2 emissions of 193 g / km.

 

In the intelligent interaction between the compressor 3.0-liter V6 and electric motor, focusing Hybrid Porsche Cayenne S at maximum efficiency of the overall powertrain system. Depending on driving conditions, the vehicle reaches the target is a single drive unit to operate independently or in conjunction with training units both to work together. In this context, the 34 kW (47 hp) electric motor is of course the ideal partner for the engine of 333 hp compressor with its high torque at low revs. Together, the two drive units provide a maximum output of 380 hp and maximum torque of 580 Nm at just 1000 rpm, with the same kind of performance that the Porsche Cayenne S with its conventional gasoline engine V8.

 

The two drive units are connected together by a clutch separator orchestrated by the director computer hybrid. This coupling is essential to drive the separator S Porsche Cayenne Hybrid or electric motor or combustion engine alone, or with both drives to work together. Under relaxed operating conditions, for example in a residential area, this driver to cover short distances to electric power alone, and therefore entirely free of emissions (and with almost no noise). It is also possible to operate in this mode at speeds approaching 40 mph (60 km / h).

 

However, to ensure the acceleration when you go faster, the electric motor can operate to provide additional information to be pierced "greenhouse". Intelligent management of the separator clutch makes a transition between the discrete-specific hybrid driving mode, and that is comfortable and easy for the driver. At the same time, the internal combustion engine can be completely powered up to 97 mph (156 km / h), is completely removed from the transmission when the power is no longer necessary. In this mode, the so-called sailing ", cruising along without power, the drag forces exerted by the internal combustion engine and the braking effect is eliminated by lowering the interest of the immune system and thus continue to benefit from the consumption of fuel.

Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Porsche Cayenne Diesel 240 hp (176 kW), three-liter V6 with 550 Nm of pulling power. The new car, the power line is now offering lower fuel consumption by 20 percent, with a combined 38.2 mpg (7.4 ltr/100 km) grew by 30.4 mpg (9.3 ltr/100km ). Therefore, CO2 emissions are 195 g / km.

Porsche Cayenne S

The maximum of more power with less fuel is demonstrated by the Porsche Cayenne S, now has a 400 hp high-torque 4.8-liter gasoline V8. With 15 hp more than its predecessor, along with greater economy, this new engine offers much better performance in general, all models of the new generation Porsche Cayenne. In particular, fuel consumption is 23 percent, with a combined 26.9 mpg (10.5 l/100 km).

 

Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Efficiency is also a feature of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, with its 500 hp (368 kW), twin-turbo 4.8-liter V8 returns 27.6 mpg combined (11.5 ltr/100 km) cycle ride Europe. This is another 23 per cent less than its predecessor.

Porsche Cayenne Price Range

The new generation Porsche Cayenne will go on sale in the UK on 29 May prices as follows:

Cayenne: € 41 404

Cayenne Diesel: £ 44.178

Cayenne S: € 53 693

Hybrid Cayenne S: 57.610 GBP

Cayenne Turbo: € 81,589

Standard equipment on all Porsche Cayenne includes Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive, leather interior, automatic dual-zone temperature sensors front and rear parking, cruise control, audio system with 7 inch touchscreen eight-way powered seat adjustment 18 alloy wheels versus "front and rear electric windows, and a fuel tank of 100 liters.

Porsche Cayenne Turbo adds air suspension system Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Bi-Xenon headlights, 19 "wheels, alloy wheels, tire pressure monitoring, the Porsche Communication Management with Satellite Navigation, BOSE sound system, heated seats and metal.

 

Mounted on each Cayenne S and Turbo S is a Hybrid Vehicle Tracking Porsche (STM), a set of sophisticated vehicle security approved Thatcham Category 5 standard.

Guests can also explore the dynamic attributes of the Porsche Cayenne, and develop their driving skills through a program driving experience Porsche Experience Centre at Silverstone.

2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Review

The new Porsche Panamera Turbo S is to raise the level of luxury sports cars with four doors. The newest addition to the Gran Turismo range offers a unique combination of performance and efficiency, driving dynamics and comfort. The 4.8-liter V8 bi-turbo engine delivers 550 hp (410 kW), an increase of ten percent or 50 hp (37 kW) more than the Panamera Turbo. Torque also increases from 700 to 750 Nm and the "sport" and "Sport Plus" mode of the standard Sport Chrono Turbo - and during the kick-down in normal mode - the eight-cylinder engine delivers 800 Nm of courtesy recovery of function.

 

This powerful engine provides a record of times at the top of Sprint's new Panamera. Using Launch Control, 0-62 mph (0-100 km / h) achieved in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 191 mph (306 km / h) possible. Despite improved performance, fuel consumption in Porsche Panamera Panamera Turbo Turbo S will remain moderate, at 24.6mpg combined NEDC - an example of intelligent performance Porsche.

 

The improved performance as Panamera Turbo can be attributed to two major improvements. Improved turbo with titanium turbine wheel and aluminum-modified engine management. The innovative use of titanium aluminum alloy reduces the weight of the turbine and compressor wheels. The result is a low moment of inertia, and thus better acceleration and more responsive.

 

Panamera Porsche Turbo S has a wide trim level. According to the concept of the sport particularly effective Panamera, the Turbo S has a number of key systems to control the standard of driving dynamics. For example, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), a stabilization of the active implementation of the system increases cornering stability and therefore improves the driving dynamics and comfort in equal measure. More Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV Plus) applies a variable torque rear wheels, which in combination with a locking rear differential ensures electronically controlled traction and limited agility therefore greater in every driving situation. Sport Chrono Turbo, which transmits the values ​​of suspension and engine control, makes the car even more sporting if the additional "Sport Plus" button is pressed. Improvements is a sport exhaust system provides a dynamic engine very emotional.

 

The distinctiveness of the new Porsche Panamera Turbo S is not manifested only in performance, but also reflected on the outside. The 20-inch wheels alloy Turbo II with an increase in the axis of the rear track width, side skirts, rear spoiler and exclusive Porsche expansion to four lanes to adapt to the exterior color coordinated series to help find appropriate based on performance. The fusion of sportiness and exclusivity is transmitted into the skin of two standard colors. Two new combinations of optional cream black / gray agate / cream are offered exclusively for the new Panamera Turbo S will be available in the fall.

 

Porsche Panamera Turbo S goes on sale in June and is priced at £ 122,623. Mounted on each Panamera Turbo S is Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), a sophisticated vehicle security package approved Thatcham Category 5 standard, and guests can also explore the possibilities of their new machines participating in a free Porsche Centre Silverstone experience course.

 

2011 Porsche 911 Black Edition Review

The Porsche 911 911 Black Edition offers the basic principles of design with inner strength, a high level of specification that focuses on the iconic styling of the car and improving the interior, keeping the true sports driving experience.

 

Available for only 1911 specimens from around the world, the Porsche 911 Black Edition is painted plain black as standard, Basalt Black Metallic paint available as an option. Electric folding model Cabriolet hood is cut by a black cloth. Highlights outward appearance of a 19-inch 911 Turbo II, forged alloy wheels, polished metallic finish that perfectly complements the elegance of these models 911. In addition, the wheels provide a clear view of the brake discs that are naturally paired with black-finished aluminum four-piston fixed calipers.

 

Black letters, stainless steel door sill plates to identify each of the "Black Edition" and gives the first hint of high-quality interior design that focuses on pure sports car values. Inside, the exterior color scheme continues black leather interior, front frame and a thick sport steering wheel design. The instrument panel, of course, will remain black. And 'the lid of the glove compartment, the indicator shows a production Porsche 911 Limited Edition Black. In contrast, ornamental moldings, vents and gearshift knob are polished aluminum-look finish. Rear center console painted in exterior color.

 

Along with the exhaust note feature flat six-cylinder 3.6-liter, another highlight of the acoustic Porsche 911 Black Edition is the Bose ® Surround Sound System, which is fitted as standard. This is especially coordinated with the interior of the 911 Carrera with 13 speakers (twelve in the convertible), including a powered subwoofer and center speaker and a seven-channel digital amplifier. In total, this provides a total power of 385 W for an immersive audio experience.

 

Standard Black Edition models are equipped with satellite navigation, and Universal Audio jack in the glove compartment center console, which allows an MP3 player can be connected to a voice. Each of the Porsche 911 Black Edition also includes a ParkAssist rear, cruise control, auto dimming exterior mirrors and interior dim and wipers with rain sensor.

 

Technology 911 Black edition is in compliance with the standard Carrera: On the back cover are typical of the Carrera flat-six cylinder engine that produces 345 hp (245 kW) at 6500 rpm to 3614 cc. With the gearbox six-speed, this output has a top speed of 180 mph (289 km / h) in both body styles. At maximum acceleration when Coupé 62 mph (100 km / h) in 4.9 seconds, Cabriolet 5.1 seconds. Combined with such an impressive performance figures are remarkably moderate operating costs, the Black Series Coupe 911, for example, returns 27.4mpg combined (NEDC).

 

The Porsche 911 Black Edition has the same special equipment and technical options that are available for all Carrera models. First is the Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) dual-clutch. A 911 Carrera with PDK, to turn the performance record of seven relations and quick changes of equipment carried out without interrupting the flow of energy. Fuel consumption on the one hand, to 29.4 mpg (9.6 l/100 km) and 28.5 mpg (9.9 l/100 km) for the 911 closed and open top, respectively, DIP Careers below 10 l/100 km. On the other hand the dynamics: with PDK, the Coupé takes the sprint in just 4.7 seconds, 4.9 seconds in the Convertible. Reactivity can also be improved by the optional Sport Chrono Plus. It has the added advantage "Launch Control" feature fastest possible acceleration from the beginning in conjunction with a change of strategy for carrying out allowing very sporty gear changes very fast. Launch Control shave an extra 0.

 

2 seconds of acceleration time of vehicles equipped with the PDK.

Sportiness and comfort of a Porsche 911 Black Edition can be further improved, if desired. For example, the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), as well as an additional option for Coupé, with the PASM sports suspension is reduced by 20 mm and a mechanical limited-slip rear differential. Still optimisebraking performance, the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) are also available at an additional cost.

 

Porsche 911 Black Edition goes on sale in Britain and Ireland from April 2011 and is priced at £ 67 270 for the Coupe and Cabriolet for 74 958 pounds - the same price as the standard 911 Carrera.

Included in the purchase price is an invitation to customers to explore the dynamic attributes of your 911 and develop their own driving skills courtesy of Porsche driving program experience Experience Centre at Silverstone.

 

 

2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid Review

Porsche Panamera Hybrid S marks the beginning of a new chapter in Porsche's smart performance and the continued success of the four-door Gran Turismo. Without giving up its dynamic and elegant sports driving trip for four passengers, the new Porsche Panamera Hybrid S combines a total power of 380 hp (kW 279) with CO2 emissions of just 159 g / km, making a ratio of CV yield of 2.39 g / CO2, which is unbeaten in the British car market.

Apart from 0-62 mph in 6.0 seconds and a top speed of 168 mph, the Porsche Panamera returns fuel economy of 30.4mpg combined S hybrid. These statistical position of the Porsche Panamera Hybrid S offers impressive levels of efficiency through a combination of smart engineering solutions under the skin and the use of tires with low rolling resistance Michelin specially developed.

The range in pure electric mode is approximately 1.25 miles of driving in this mode, up to 53 km / h, depending on road and traffic conditions. Porsche Hybrid Drive is the only system in the world, able to exploit reserves increased consumption due to the "veil" function. During the phases where no power is required of the combustion engine, means "veil" to turn off the engine and disconnect the gear system with speeds up to 103 mph (Hybrid Cayenne S 97 mph).

Porsche Panamera Hybrid S is powered by the same engine combination that has already proven in the Cayenne S Hybrid, a model that already accounts for one fifth of sales in Britain a Cayenne. The main propulsion is provided by a supercharged V6 engine with three-liter 333 hp (245 kW), driven by 47 HP (34 kW) electric motor. Both power units are capable of driving the hybrid Panamera S either alone or in combination. The electric motor also functions as a starter and a generator. In collaboration with the separation of the clutch, compact hybrid module formed located between the combustion engine and transmission.

The electric motor is connected to a nickel metal hydride (NiMH), where the electrical energy recovered during braking is stored and conduct. Power transmission is ensured by the familiar eight-speed Tiptronic S, with a wide distribution of reports that are already mounted on the Cayenne.

Each Panamera is a high standard of functionality, such as leather seats, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Bi-Xenon headlights, front and rear ParkAssist, tire pressure monitoring, auto-dimming mirrors, Porsche Communication Management, with touch-screen satellite navigation and audio controls, cruise control and a three-year warranty. Porsche Panamera Hybrid S is also adaptive air suspension as standard, as well as innovative displays - already seen in the Cayenne Hybrid - which provides the driver with all the important information on employment of the hybrid vehicle specific vehicle.

With the introduction of new hybrid Panamera will now consist of six different models with a choice between two and four wheel drive and four engines. This diversity reflects the changing preferences of customers and sales success of the Porsche Panamera is already confirmed. About 15 months after sales began, about 30,000 cars are delivered worldwide, including more than 1000 have been in Britain.

Porsche Panamera Hybrid S goes on sale in the United Kingdom in June 2011, prices from £ 86,146. Low emissions of 159 g / km of CO2 emissions is particularly important to car buyers and fleet, because it is located under the Company's Allowance to write on the eve of 160g/km. This means that the purchase of the company, the price can be reduced by a tax of 20% per annum.

Equipped with all the Panamera is a Porsche Vehicle Tracking (VTS), a set of sophisticated vehicle safety approved Thatcham Category 5 standard, and customers will be able to explore the potential of your new car, to participate in a free course Porsche experience at Silverstone.