Porsche 356

The Porsche 356 was the company's aboriginal assembly automobile. It was a failing and active administration rear-engine rear-wheel-drive 2 aperture sports car accessible in auto auto and accessible configurations. Design innovations connected during the years of manufacture, accidental to its motorsports success and popularity. Assembly started in 1948 at Gm�nd, Austria area about 50 cars were built. In 1950 the branch relocated to Zuffenhausen, Germany and accepted assembly of the 356 connected until April 1965, able-bodied afterwards the backup archetypal 911 fabricated its autumn 1963 debut. It is estimated about bisected of the absolute assembly of 76,000 356s still survive.

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Porsche Cayman

The Porsche Cayman is a mid-engined, rear caster drive 2-seat sports car produced by Porsche AG of Germany. First launched in the 2006 archetypal year, the Cayman is a coup� acquired from Porsche's additional bearing Boxster convertible. Like the Boxster, best Caymans were accumulated in Finland for Porsche by Valmet Automotive (the blow are accumulated in Zuffenhausen, Stuttgart, Germany). Porsche's Deputy Chairman, Holger P. Haerter declared that their arrangement with Valmet Automotive will end in 2012, and the Cayman's assembly will be outsourced to Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik of Graz, Austria. (Panorama, 2008). More recently, as Volkswagen affected ultimate ascendancy of Porsche AG, that acceding fell through, and the assembly of both Caymans and Boxsters afterwards 2012 will be in the above Karmann bulb in Osnabruck, now endemic by Volkswagen and acclimated for assembly of the fresh 2012 Golf Cabriolet.

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Porsche Carrera GT

The Porsche Carrera GT (Project Code 980) is a mid-engined sports car that was bogus by Porsche in Leipzig, Germany.The development of the Carrera GT can be traced aback to the 911 GT1 and LMP1-98 antagonism cars. Due in allotment to the FIA and ACO aphorism changes in 1998, both designs had ended. Porsche at the time had planned on a fresh Le Mans ancestor for 1999. The car was initially advised to use a turbocharged flat-6, but was afterwards redesigned to use a fresh V10 engine, blame the activity aback to planned achievement in 2000. The V10 was a assemblage secretly congenital by Porsche for the Footwork Formula One aggregation in 1992, but afterwards shelved. The agent was adored for the Le Mans ancestor and added in admeasurement to 5.7 litres. Unfortunately the activity was canceled afterwards two canicule of testing for the aboriginal car, in mid-1999, mostly due to Porsche's ambition to body the Cayenne SUV with captivation from Volkswagen and Audi, appropriately acute engineering ability to be pulled from the motorsports division. It was additionally speculated that VW-Audi administrator Ferdinand Pi�ch capital Audi's fresh Le Mans Prototype, the Audi R8 not to face antagonism from Porsche in 2004.The Carrera GT is powered by a 5.7 litre V10 agent bearing 612 DIN (605 SAE) application (450 kW),[5] admitting the aboriginal abstraction car featured a 5.5 litre adaptation rated at 558 hp (416 kW). Porsche claims it will advance from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.9 abnormal and has a best acceleration of 330 km/h (205 mph).

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Porsche Boxster

The Porsche Boxster is a mid-engined auto congenital by Porsche. The Boxster is Porsche's aboriginal alley agent back the 550 Spyder that was originally advised as a roadster.

The first-generation Boxster (the 986) was alien in backward 1996 as a 1997 model; it was powered by a 2.5 litre collapsed six-cylinder engine. In 2000, the fresh Boxster S alternative was alien with a beyond 3.2 litre motor, and the abject archetypal accustomed a added able 2.7 litre engine. In 2003, administration and agent achievement was upgraded on both variants.

In 2005, Porsche apparent the fresh bearing of Boxsters: the blazon 987. The 987 is added able than its antecedent and featured administration aggressive by the Carrera GT. Agent achievement added in 2007, back both Boxster models accustomed the engines from their agnate Porsche Cayman variants. In 2009, the Boxster models accustomed several fresh corrective and automated upgrades, added accretion agent achievement and performance.

Production of the 986 began at the above Porsche 928 ability in Stuttgart, Germany in 1996. Valmet Automotive additionally bogus Boxsters beneath arrangement to Porsche at a ability in Uusikaupunki, Finland. The Boxster was Porsche's better aggregate agent from its addition in archetypal year 1997 until the aggregation alien the Cayenne action account agent in archetypal year 2003.

The Boxster's name is a blend of the chat "boxer", apropos to the vehicle's horizontally-opposed or "boxer" engine, and the chat "roadster", apropos to the vehicle's two bench accommodation and convertible top.

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Porsche 911

The Porsche 911 (noticeable as Nine Eleven, German: Neunelfer,) is a sumptuosity 2-door sports coupe prefabricated by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Deutschland. It has a characteristic plan, backside engined and with worker lift dangling, an phylogeny of the hang axle on the Porsche 356. The engine was also air-cooled until the entry of the Type 996 in 1998. Since its launching in autumn 1963,[1] it has undergone constant developing, tho' the canonic thought has remained younger changed.

Throughout its period, the 911 has been modified by closet teams and by the works itself for racing, exploit and different forms of moving competition. It is among the most eminent contention cars ever. In the mid 1970s, unremarkably aspirated 911 Carrera RSRs won outstanding humanity title sports car races specified as Targa Lexicologist, Daytona, Sebring and N�rburgring, level against prototypes. The 911-derived 935 turbo also won the desired 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1979.

In the 1999 transnational reckoning for the present of Car of the Century, the 911 came fifth.[credit necessary] It is one of two in the top quintuplet that had remained continuously in creation (the primary Hang remained in production until 2003),[3] and was until 1998 the most palmy extant coating of the air- (now water-) cooled anti erect engine layout pioneered by its seminal antecedent, the Volkswagen Protrusive. It is one of the oldest sports coupe nameplates ease in production.

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New Porsche 911 Revealed

These are the first official pictures of the all-new Porsche 911.

Known internally as the 991, the new 911 � the sixth truly independent model in an illustrious 48-year history � is set to make its world debut at next month�s Frankfurt motor.

The new 911 will initially be sold in rear-wheel drive Carrera and Carrera S coup� guises. Cabriolet and four-wheel-drive variants will follow in 2012, and pave the way for a range-topping Turbo packing 523bhp in 2013.

Developed under Porsche design boss Michael Mauer, the visual changes are subtle but effective enough to set the new car apart from its predecessor.

The traditional round headlamps are set on the front of a wider, slightly higher front bumper. The lights have been made bigger and house more complex internal graphics than before, and are complemented by new LED daytime running lamps on the leading edge of a reshaped bumper. The rear is distinguished by new, thin LED tail-lamps. They sit underneath a prominent lip that forms the trailing edge of the engine lid and wrap further around the rear bumpers than before.

As with the outgoing 911, the new model has a choice of two standard naturally aspirated, horizontally opposed six-cylinder engines mounted aft of the rear axle line.

The big news concerns the downsizing of the base unit in the Carrera. It drops in capacity from 3.6 litres to 3.4 litres � the same as the Boxster S and Cayman S. But while the Boxster/Cayman S engine delivers 316bhp, the new Carrera packs a sturdier 345bhp at 6400rpm � up by 4bhp over the old 3.6-litre engine. It also has 280lb ft of torque.

The Carrera S continues with a 3.8-litre unit, but it has changes to the induction and exhaust which liberate an extra 14bhp at 394bhp at 7000rpm and this version boasts 324lb ft. At the rear, the Carrera continues to feature two oval exhaust pipes, while the Carrera S gets four round pipes.

The new model receives a new seven-speed manual gearbox � a first for a series production road car.

There have been significant chassis changes as a result of the lengthened wheelbase in the quest to further improve the handling, grip and ride.

Expect the new 911 to reach our shores soon after the global launch.

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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera is a five-door, four-seat affluence sports car with a auto contour and a rear hatch. It is front-engined with rear-wheel drive, with four-wheel drive versions additionally available.The Porsche Panamera assembly archetypal was apparent at the 13th Auto Shanghai International Automobile Show in Shanghai, China, on April 2009. In 2011, amalgam and agent versions were launched.

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Toyota Liva Review, Test Drive

The made-for-India Etios Liva marks Toyota�s much-awaited foray into the hotly contested Indian small car segment where price and affordability are crucial. The cheapest Toyota yet will be up against some very capable rivals and hot sellers like the Ford Figo, Hyundai i20 and the reigning king of the segment � the Maruti Swift.

The Liva is already a familiar face before it hits the road sometime later this month. It looks identical to its Etios saloon sibling till just after the B-pillar and this means no radical lines and conservative styling. Though the Liva�s design lacks the dynamism of a m

odern Honda or Hyundai, there are lots of nice touches which add a bit of flair.  The top-of-the-line VX variant comes with a chin spoiler, side skirts and a roof spoiler. We liked the upswept crease on the lower portion of the doors and the way the waistline broadens as it approaches the stylish wraparound tail-lights. Other interesting details include the slight kink in the small headlights at the point they meet the large smiling grille and a �power� bulge on the bonnet which is a sporty touch.

There�s no doubt that the Liva looks best when seen from the rear three-quarter angle where the wel- defined shoulders and chunky C-pillars add considerable muscle to the design.

Viewed from the side, the Liva looks a whole lot better than the Etios saloon. The massive boot of the saloon is replaced by a short rear overhang that gives the Liva a nice, well-proportioned silhouette. The large 15-inch wheels on the higher V and VX variants (lower J and G versions get 14-inchers) add to the car�s balanced stance. Roving eyes will also lock on to the ribbed roof which, like on the Etios, is one of the Liva�s many rigidity-enhancing and weight-saving measures.

As with all Toyotas, fit and finish is good and the paint quality is pretty good roo. However, you can�t escape the feeling of being in a car that is very light and built to strict cost targets, the hollow sound of the door-shut making this most apparent. However, with a kerb weight of only 920kg, the Liva is the lightest hatch in its class - a good thing.

Get into the Liva and you are greeted by midsize car-rivalling interior space. Getting in and out is easy, thanks to the large and wide-opening doors, and there is genuine space for five adults in the cabin. The front seats, which are identical to those in the saloon, have decent cushioning and superb lower back support. But again, they are only mildly contoured so lateral support isn�t all that great.  The rear seat itself is generous with decent under-thigh support and a near-perfect backrest angle but the flat design, the tiny, fixed headrests and lack of generous contours make you feel like you are sitting on a bench.

Open the hatch and you get a decent 251 litres of space. You do have the option to fold down the rear bench but there is no split.

Liva�s light kerb weight plays its part in the performance department. Its 920kg kerb weight and 79bhp of power equate to a power-to-weight ratio of 85.8bhp per tonne, which is actually the best among the 1.2-litre hatchback brigade. Performance is at par with the competition but the Liva doesn�t feel as quick as the acceleration figures suggest. That�s because Toyota has tuned the Liva�s twin-cam, 1197cc engine for fuel economy rather than pep. The hatch is slow off the line and it�s only after 2000rpm that progress quickens. The engine gets more vocal at this point but don�t expect fireworks thereafter either. Power builds decently till 4000rpm and then tapers off once again into a meek top end. The low-end grunt isn�t that impressive either.

Built from the same block as the Etios� 1.5-litre motor, the Liva�s smaller 1.2 engine shares the same 72.5mm bore and hence the reduction in capacity is achieved by considerably shortening the stroke (which is also 72.5mm).  The Liva�s part-throttle response is pretty good and with small throttle inputs, the hatch feels lively. Adding to the Liva�s user-friendly appeal are the smooth-shifting gearbox, light clutch and effortless steering. There is some whine from the transmission and a fair amount of road noise that filters through the cabin as well.

The ride quality in general is good and it�s on the broken patch that the Liva feels impressive. It simply coasts over potholes though you can hear the suspension working hard, especially at the rear. The Liva is sprung on the firm side, so it does get a bit jiggly at low speeds on an uneven stretch. However, the stiff suspension and generous ground clearance (170mm) allow you to confidently tackle speedbreakers or drop two wheels off the road.

The Liva is a city car first which is why buyers will really take to its light electrically assisted steering. As on the Etios sibling, there are more turns lock-to-lock than usual but this doesn�t take much time getting used to. It is only when cornering hard that you really wish the steering was faster.

Overall, the road behaviour of the Liva, though not exciting, is safe and predictable. Save for the base J variant, ABS with EBD can be had on the G version and comes standard on the higher V and VX variants.

The Liva is a very competent city runabout which offers everything a typical small car buyer wants - superb space inside, light controls, good ride quality and decent equipment levels. But where the lightweight Liva will certainly shine is in fuel economy which, perhaps, will be among its biggest strengths. The ARAI-tested mileage of 18.3kpl is the best in class.

The car will be officially launched later this month and we expect the prices to be in the range of Rs 4-5 lakh, which places it in the heart of the small car segment. 

• Interior space
• Urban-friendly commuter

• Dull driving experience
• Cost-cutting evident

Price Range (in lakhs)*
Ex-showroom Price	Rs 4-5 lakh (estimated)
ENGINE
Fuel	Petrol
Installation	Front, transverse, front-wheel drive
Type	4 cyls in-line, 1197cc
Bore/stroke	72.5mm /72.5mm
Power	79bhp at 5600rpm
Torque	10.6kgm at 3100rpm
Power to weight	85.8 bhp per tonne
Transmission
Type	Manual
Gearbox	5-speed
Chassis Body
Length	3775mm
Width	1695mm
Height	1510mm
Wheel Base	2460mm
Boot Volume	251-litres
Ground Clearance	170mm
Weight	890-920kg
Wheels	14inch (J and G) and 15inch (V and VX)
Tyres	175/65-R14 and 185/60-R15
Spare	Full size
Suspension
Front	MacPherson struts
Rear	Torsion beam
Steering
Type Power	Electric
Brakes
Front	Ventilated discs
Rear	drums
Acceleration
0-20	1.05sec
0-40	3.08sec
0-60	5.51sec
0-80	9.98sec
0-100	14.08
Acceleration in Gear
20-80kph in 3rd gear	15.81sec
40-100kph in 4th gear	22.69sec
Economy
Overall	18.3kpl (ARAI figure)
Tank size	45-litres

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Porsche 911 Turbo

It was at the 1974 Paris Motor Show aback the German sports car maker Porsche apparent a turbocharged adaptation of the archetypal 911 for the aboriginal time aback they pulled the covers aback off of a 3.0 Liter Porsche 930 Turbo, a archetypal which at the time afraid audiences with its 260 HP best achievement and the adeptness to ability a 155 MPH top speed. In 2009 the 911 Turbo entered its seventh generation, with ample achievement improvements consistent in a Carrera Turbo that is about alert as able as the original.

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Porsche 918 Spyder

The Porsche 918 Spyder (known internally as Project XG10) is a mid-engined abstraction sports car advised by Porsche and aboriginal apparent at the 80th copy of the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010. It is the aboriginal constituent amalgam car from Porsche.The 3.4 litre V8 agent (500 hp/370 kW) is a development of the agent acclimated in the RS Spyder Le Mans Prototype antagonism car. This is supplemented by three electric motors carrying an added 218 application (163 kW). The manual is a 7-speed gearbox accompanying to Porsche's own (PDK) bifold clamp arrangement carrying ability to the rear axle. Two electric motors drive the advanced auto anon through a anchored arrangement while a third electric motor is affiliated to the manual and gives added ability to the rear wheels. This gives the 918 Spyder a 0�100 km/h time in aloof beneath 3.2 abnormal and a top acceleration of over 320 kilometres per hour (200 mph). The activity accumulator arrangement is a liquid-cooled lithium-ion array positioned abaft the commuter cell. In accession to the constituent recharge the batteries can additionally be answerable by adorning braking and by balance achievement from the agent back the car is coasting. CO2 emissions are 70 g/km and ammunition burning is 3 L/100 km (94 administrative mpg/78 us mpg). The 918 Spyder offers 4 altered active modes: E-Drive allows the car to run beneath array ability alone, application the rear electric motor only, giving a ambit of 16 afar (26 km). Three amalgam modes (Hybrid, Sport and Race) use both the agent and electric motors to accommodate the adapted levels of abridgement and performance. In Race approach a push-to-pass button is accessible to bear added electrical power.

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