Porsche 911 is the Best

This morning, Porsche AG, Stuttgart, was awarded the "Best automobile in the world" in the category of Porsche 911 Cabriolet. Near 95000 readers of the German magazine "auto motor und sport" opening Carrera voted in first place among a field of 49 other convertibles, roadsters and spiders.

For example, the Porsche 911 Carrera continued a tradition. In the magazine, the series of 32 readers awards since 1977, the Porsche 911 model and its variants and 911 Turbo Cabriolet won a total of 37 overall victories. On the occasions when he did not quite reach the summit, the Porsche 911 is second, behind most other models such as the Porsche 959 or the Carrera GT.

With the title of "Best automobiles in the world", following its winning of the" Autozeitung "Auto Trophy in November, in the categories of "Best Sports Car" and "Best Cabriolet over 30,000 euros", a Porsche 911 acquired the largest public - Voted prices journals German language for the Autumn / Winter 2007/2008.

Source: 4wheelsblog

Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Using Rinspeed components, the Russian tuner GTR-Auto decided to modify the Porsche Cayenne Turbo in a “”greener way”. GTR-Auto did quite a good job transforming the ordinary Cayenne Turbo in an special car. At the exterior the Porsche received a stylish sport pack with 4 exhaust pipes and some 20″ wheels while at the interior everything is so colorfull…The Russian tuner made a risky job by inserting colorfull pannels at the interior but at the end everything looks perfect next to the sport seats that have inserted the cannabis emblem.

Source: 4wheelsblog

Four-door Coupe by Porsche

Take a look at what's set to be one of the most controversial cars of the decade - Porsche's long-awaited Panamera.

These renderings, commissioned for the Bulgarian edition of Top Gear magazine, give us the best idea yet of what the likely 'love it or hate it' coupe-like four-door will look like.

The last of the four pictures is Porsche's official sketch of the Panamera from a couple of years back, and you can see that, as expected, the production car will get taller and roomier on the inside while losing the caricatured low-slung profile.

Our best guess is that the Panamera will be officially unveiled at the Geneva show in 2009, becoming an obvious rival to the Maserati Quattroporte, Mercedes CLS and Aston's planned Rapide.

As you can see from the pics, the engine's up front and there's a large rear hatch with, we expect, a retractable spoiler. We know that the Panamera will be rear-wheel drive, but there's nothing official from Porsche yet on what'll be providing the power.

However, rumours suggest the Panamera will get three different engines, ranging from a 300bhp V6 to a twin-turbo V8 with more than 500bhp.

Porsche has hinted at the possibility of a hybrid model, but that'll likely arrive later than 2009, when the first Panameras are due to hit the market.

Source: topgear

Porsche 911 GT2 Testdrive

What is it?

The latest episode in Porsche’s turbo-nutter-911 saga: The Widowmaker, part III. Predictably, it follows part I (993 GT2: wonderful) and part II (996 GT2: not so wonderful). It also follows the same basic recipe as before –take a 911 Turbo, remove the front driveshafts and some kerbweight, then poke the motor until it produces some more shocking numbers. That means 523bhp, 501lb ft of torque, 0-100mph in 7.4sec (gulp) and 204mph.

What’s it like?

Silly fast. I was initially annoyed that Porsche had seen fit to leave the Turbo’s short gear ratios unchanged in a car with the potential for greater acceleration. Then I realised that the gearing was, in fact, longer; it’s just that the thing is so damn fast you seemingly have to change gear more often than in the Turbo.

Ignore the photos too: in the flesh and especially in the rear view mirror this car has presence to spare. The front and rear bumpers are new, the latter housing a titanium exhaust, and there are a couple of very 935-esque inlet snorkels hidden on the rear wing. There are all sorts of drag and aero claims, none of which I can verify other than to say that it doesn’t take off on unrestricted German autobahn at 180mph.

Anyone worried that Porsche has gone soft by fitting traction and stability control to this car either has testosterone issues or forgets that the 996 version had heaps of understeer applied to the chassis just to stop people falling off the road. Now the electronics can handle that particular job, the car handles far better.

The aim was to create a car that felt like a turbocharged GT3, and in most respects it does just that. The steering feels very similar (even if that wider rear track makes it respond differently) and the ride comfort on the soft damper setting is excellent.

Forced induction may bring about quite extraordinary speed – using fourth gear alone from 1200rpm to the limiter it feels quicker than a Carrera S being gunned in each gear – but also brings handling complications.

The immediacy of the GT3 is lacking. In that car, the way a driver can juggle throttle and steering to carve a line is almost telepathic, so instant are the car’s responses. But despite having virtually no turbo lag, the GT2 does have that slight hesitation: mid-corner you never take a second stab of throttle and you still have to anticipate slightly on the exit of turns.

However, this has always been the appeal of lumpy turbocharged kit, and when it all comes together, the GT2 is untouchable. The traction control is subtle, if not as clever as the 430 Scuderia’s. It is possible to have either full stability, traction control alone or the whole lot off. The last setting needs care and attention. It began to rain during my time in the car and then came a reminder that even a 325-section rear tyre (a record width for a 911, incidentally) has no answer for 501lb ft. And when it does slide, you need to be very, very quick with the steering wheel.

Other points worthy of a mention are the folding carbon buckets that allow access to the rear cabin. They’re excellent and should be available on cooking 911s soon. The ceramic brakes (380mm front, 350mm rear) are carried over from the GT3 and are superb on the road. The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tyres are GT2-specific but will still shift standing water.

Should I buy one?

That depends. £131,070 is big beans for a 911, nearly £50k more than a GT3 and £30k beyond even the GT3 RS.

Committed lunatics will love this car, but for all the drama –and accepting that it’s far better than the 996 version – it doesn’t alter the fact that little brother the 911 GT3 remains the best car Porsche builds right now.

Source: autocar

2007 Porsche 911 Targa 4S

I'm driving my house.

Now, before you get visions of a cheesy mid-Seventies Winnebago with high-speed internet, the house reference is specific to fair market value on Casa Clark, assuming about 40-large in reno's. The vehicle is a 2007 Porsche 911 Targa 4S, with an 'entry' sticker sucker-punch of $133,200. Ouch. Then throw on about another 20-large for 'personalization'. Ouchie McOuch.

The last thing that any 911 will ever do is blend into the background. Want to be seen? Get in. Don't want to be seen? Tough noogies, especially in Guards Red, AKA Cop Bait. With all the eyes upon you, at all times, the last impression you want to give behind the wheel is that your purchase from Stuttgart wasn't all that smart, especially in the areas of overall convenience. This week, Inside Story pokes and prods at the Targa, during one of its rare occurrences of standing still.

Cabin

Controls: Kudo's to Porsche for remembering that steering-wheel mounted controls are for commuters, not two-lane blacktop shooters. Just slightly ahead of that thumb-locating leathery goodness are four separate stalks, for everything from driver info to headlamp-washing squirts.

(Caution; the headlamp washers spray pattern will easily cover the entire front of the car, including the windshield if the wind is just right.) Column is tilt and telescoping. Wipers have an auto setting, as well as heated nozzles for trouble-free frosty squirts.

Instrumentation is first-rate, with digital speed readout for those 'common' velocities known as speed limits. This is not a driver's seat; it's a cockpit. Power windows possess auto-up and down. Speaking of power windows, feast your eyes on the retractable glass roof panel. Hit the switch, and the panel slides effortlessly to its rear 'Park' position, where it promptly obstructs the rear-view vision. The opening can be tailor-made to size, depending on your blow-drying needs. It takes a little bit of 'English' to activate the rolling sun screen; just tap the sunroof switch control until you get it right. Somewhat alarming was the noises heard when closing the panel. It had the aural quality of glass being stressed, to the point where it would soon be raining down on me in the handy cube size.

Convenience

While the Targa cabin fits more like a snug sport coat than a Winnebago, there is an astonishing number of convenience features in the pockets.

Speaking of pockets, the front door armrests flip up, revealing healthy storage voids for cell phones and sunglasses. The centre console is as shallow as a pre-school wading pool, with an annoying hold-back strap. There is a 12-volt DC plug-in within. The vanity design on the visors allows for backlighting, but the materials and slide panels used feel more Camry than the Carrera-born. Another 12-volt DC inlet is found on the inner passenger wall of the footwell, near the floor heat outlet.

The dual cupholders are cleverly hidden behind the brightwork panel, directly above the locking glovebox of ample dimension. Push the panel, which reveals the swing-out beverage-grab system. It's an exercise in design finesse, for some form of shallow German coffee cup not sold in these parts. Even with a cinch grab, the holders are far too shallow. Interior lighting is excellent, almost turning the spotlight on you once more. There are four handy hooks inside; two coat-style nubs on the B-pillars, and two recessed grabbers on the front seatbacks. The Porsche Communication Management system is a story all its own. It will be covered in more detail in a future segment.

Heat isn't the only treat for the front buckets. These are the upgraded Adaptive Sports Seats, with memory function for the driver's position, as well as the exterior mirror settings. All functions are power-actuated, including side bolsters and lumbar support. The leather is liquid butter. (Buttah?) The rear seats are best described as 'In-A-Pinch', which is what your vertebrae will be doing to your spine, as your eyeballs twitch in time with your spastic drooling. Don't even try it as a gag.

Fit and finish

Except for the visors, a stunning execution of dead cow and minimal tolerances know-how.

Safety features

In addition to the expected dual frontal bags, the Targa 4S, like its 911 siblings, employs thorax pillows in the sides of the seatbacks, and head protection softness, which erupts from the pillars. Roadside assistance occurs for 4 years or 80,000 kms, whichever comes first.

This won't be too hard. Forget your cares with the affairs of the spares; no such donut exists. (Call Roadside.) The front 'trunk' is good for 3.71 cubic feet of what-have-you. (Folding Callaway's, anyone?) Actually, your clubs and other longer items could be stowed beneath the rear glass hatch, with the rear seatbacks folded forward.

Engine

Displacement: 3.8 litres of flat six, with 355 ponies and 0 to 100 km/h under 5 seconds. Boo-yah!

Fluid fill points: Coolant and oil top-ups are about it for the backyarders, plus windshield spritz in the front bonnet. As for servicing, just back away slowly. If you have to ask, you can't afford it.

Headlamps: Bi-Xenon, adaptive, and not worth mucking around with. Great for annoying folks in Sunfires, who flash at you incessantly while you're using low beams.

Clarkey rating

This one is tricky. If we're just talking sheer sense, the Targa should be pleased with 2.75 stars. As for what it is, and what it does, ain't no number high enough. Even the backseats are worth the cramps.

Source: canadiandriver

Porsche Cayenne GTS V8: Now Faster

Porsche is showcasing a new addition to its Cayenne range at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The new Cayenne GTS features an enhanced 4.8-liter V8, has been lowered by 24mm and comes with a specially developed chassis.

It is the first Cayenne to feature the electronically controlled damping system, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), with steel springs. This combination was previously reserved exclusively for Porsche sports cars.

The 4.8-liter engine with direct gasoline fuel injection (DFI) in the Cayenne GTS yields 298 kW at 6 500 r/min. Maximum torque remains unchanged at 500 Nm at 3 500 r/min.

This, the sportiest of Porsche SUVs, comes as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox and a shorter axle drive ratio than the Cayenne S (4.1:1 as opposed to 3.55:1).

The Cayenne GTS can thus accelerate from zero to 100km/h in just 6.1 seconds, precisely 0.5 seconds quicker than the Cayenne S.

The Cayenne GTS is fitted with Porsche Traction Management (PTM) permanent all- wheel drive and the adaptive PASM chassis as standard. As well as optional air suspension, the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active anti-roll system is available to enhance handling and ride comfort. Newly developed 12-way sports seats and a leather-Alcantara mix emphasize the sporty interior.

The new Cayenne GTS is instantly recognizable: the front and rear look the same as the Cayenne Turbo, and the striking 14mm wheel-arch enlargements offer plenty of space for the standard 21-inch alloy rims with 295/35 R21 tires. Two new colors have also been reserved exclusively for the GTS: GTS Red and Nordic Gold Metallic.

The new Cayenne model with Tiptronic S transmission has an average consumption of 13.9 liters/100 km in accordance with EU standards.

Global dispatch will start in February 2008.

Source: wheels24

Porsche Cayenne GTS

Porsche will indeed unveil the Cayenne GTS at Frankfurt next week. Positioned between the Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo, the GTS is the first Cayenne to be equipped with the active suspension (PASM) combined with steel springs -- a configuration that, until now, was reserved for the automaker's sports cars. Its sits 24 mm lower than the S and its V8 gets a 20 hp bump to 405 horsepower. Visually, the GTS wears the same front and rear fascias as the Cayenne Turbo. It's also outfitted with 21-inch wheels and there are two new colors exclusive to it: GTS Red and Nordic Gold Metallic. A six-speed manual is standard equipment, with Tiptronic S optionally available. Look for the Cayenne GTS in showrooms in February 2008. US buyers should set aside $69,300 if they'd like to park one in their driveways.

Porsche's press release is included after the jump.

PRESS RELEASE: New Porsche Cayenne GTS now even more powerful

Stuttgart. With the new Cayenne GTS, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany, is reiterating the successful Cayenne series' prominence in the sporty SUV segment. The model, which celebrates its world debut at the IAA in Frankfurt, features an enhanced 4.8-liter V8, has been lowered by 24 millimeters and has a specially developed chassis: it is the first Cayenne to feature the electronically controlled damping system, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), with steel springs. This combination was previously reserved exclusively for Porsche sports cars.

The 4.8-liter engine with direct gasoline fuel injection (DFI) in the Cayenne GTS yields 405bhp (298 kW) at 6,500 revolutions per minute – 20bhp more than in the Cayenne S. Maximum torque remains unchanged at 500Nm at 3,500 revolutions per minute.

This, the sportiest of Porsche SUVs, comes as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox and a shorter axle drive ratio than the Cayenne S (4.1:1 as opposed to 3.55:1). The Cayenne GTS can thus accelerate from zero to 100km/h in just 6.1 seconds, precisely 0.5 seconds quicker than the Cayenne S.

The Cayenne GTS is fitted with Porsche Traction Management (PTM) permanent all-wheel drive and the adaptive PASM chassis as standard. As well as optional air suspension, the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active anti-roll system is available to enhance handling and ride comfort. Newly developed 12-way sports seats and a leather-Alcantara mix emphasize the sporty interior.

The new Cayenne GTS is instantly recognizable: the front and rear look the same as the Cayenne Turbo, and the striking 14mm wheel-arch enlargements offer plenty of space for the standard 21-inch alloy rims with 295/35 R21 tires. Two new colors have also been reserved exclusively for the GTS: GTS Red and Nordic Gold Metallic.

The new Cayenne model with Tiptronic S transmission has an average consumption of 13.9 liters/100 km in accordance with EU standards. Global dispatch will start in February 2008. In Germany it will cost 76,725 Euros including 19 percent VAT and country-specific requirements; the base price is 64,300 Euros. The base price for the USA (MSRP USA) is US $69,300.

Sources: Porsche, autoblog

Porsche Panamera new spy shots

We found some new spy shots of the Porsche Panamera which unveil unknown details so far. Make sure to check the full gallery here, it's a must see!
This test mule has been caught in Southern France doing his rounds. The Porsche Panamera will be ready for your order in 2009.

Source: germancarblog

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Porsche 911 Targa 4S: Follow-up test

Inside Line has a nice follow-up test with the Porsche 911 Targa 4S.

You. Ain't. Seen. Nothin'. Yet.

Word by word, this scrawls across the trip computer screen embedded in the large white-faced tachometer. Is it an eerie message from deep within the brain of the 2007 Porsche 911 Targa 4S? A KITT-like intelligence imploring, "I can go faster, I have more grip, my roof is really cool. Get going, wimp!"

The interior of the Targa 4S is bright and airy, a sensation created by its tall greenhouse and abundance of glass.

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Porsche Cayman S Edition 1 - Limited Edition

Engine : 3.4L 6 cylinder
Transmission : 6-speed, manual
Max speed : 171 mph
0-60 mph : 5.4 seconds
Horsepower : 295 hp @ 6250 rpm

The Porsche Cayman S 'Porsche Design Edition 1' is a limited edition all-black version of the Cayman S. Only 777 will be built.

Porsche and their internal Porsche Design Studio are launching a limited run of Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1 coupes in a stealth black exterior which pay tribute to both Porsche Design and their original Chronograph 1 timepiece.

For a slightly more sinister look, the Cayman S Edition 1 receives 10mm lowered suspension, 5 mm wheel spacers with 19-inch wheels from the 911 Turbo. And as a last touch of exclusivity, don't forget the Porsche Design Edition 1 decals on the hood and doors as well as name plate on the glove box identifying the limited edition production number.

The market launch of this black Cayman with exclusive Porsche Design equipment, including briefcase, will begin in Germany in November 2007 and in the United States in January 2008. The base price is 58,600 Euros and, factoring in 19 percent value-added tax, the price in Germany will be 69,942 Euros.

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Join us for a preview of possible future models of Porsche. Very interesting and a must see!
Pictured above is a VW Golf GTI-Killer with engines up to 295bhp.

A mini-Cayenne is also said to be in the works, although the Porsche Roxster has been denied by Porsche.

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See this great step by step tutorial how to turn your VW Beetle into a Porsche 356. Impressing result!

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Porsche Gemballa GT2 650 EVO R

Gemballa has modded the Porsche GT2, usually a thing which we don't like, because the results are often very poor. However, Gemballa did a great job here!

The Avalanche GT2 650 EVO R (catchy, ain't it?) comes in two flavors: one packing 650 hp and a claimed run to 60 in 3.3 seconds, while the other boosts output to 750 hp and will eclipse the double century mark by eight miles-per-hour.

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New Porsche Boxster Limited Edition

Porsche’s all-new orange 2008 Limited Edition Boxster and Boxster S will soon be stirring excitement around the country with a stylish design and competitive pricing starting at $49,900 USD and $59,900 USD, respectively.

With the first Limited Edition being displayed at a special sneak preview at the NY Auto Show this past spring where it received a rave reception, the 500 eagerly anticipated Limited Edition Boxster and Boxster S models will go on sale in dealerships on September 28, 2007 throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Clad in striking orange paint, a color previously featured only with the track-ready Porsche 911 GT3 RS, the Limited Edition Boxster is as well-built as it is eye-catching and even includes a special “Limited Edition” plaque on the glove compartment. Its sport exhaust system, as well as the safety bars, designed to help protect occupants, are dressed in orange paint. And the SportDesign package that includes spoiler lips in the front, an automatically extending and redesigned rear spoiler, and modified rear trim with integrated diffuser provides a more stunning and sporty appearance.

Complementing the orange paint are several eye-catching elements in black including black painted alloy wheels–with large 18 inch standard on the Boxster and 19-inch standard on the Boxster S–striking black exterior side mirrors, black front and side air inlets, all of which tastefully complement the car’s model designation in black on the rear deck and a black convertible top.

Black carries over to the seats, carpet, dash, door panels and other surrounding soft surfaces. Adding to the performance theme is the use of Alcantara trim, a suede-like material used on performance Porsches like the 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS. Alcantara is pleasant to touch, but it also helps occupants stay planted in the interior during sporty driving. Alcantara trim is used on seat inserts, the three-spoke steering wheel from the 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS, and gear shift and handbrake lever on vehicles with manual transmission.

To further tie the interior and exterior, Porsche designers added touches of bright orange to interior trim pieces such as the door lever surrounds and the trim panel that covers the dash-mounted cup holders. Even the gray shift pattern on the gear shift lever carries an orange font.

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One of Porsche's primary aims has been the creation of a so-called "full" or "strong" hybrid (the terminology is evolving with the technology), with enough capacity to propel the car electrically with the gasoline engine turned off. The Porsche engineers have also sought to utilize as much of the original Cayenne as possible in order to preserve essential Porsche driving characteristics, reduce complexity and keep development costs down.

This layout is conceptually similar to that of the 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid, which also sandwiches its MG between the internal combustion engine (ICE) and the transmission. The drawback to Honda's approach is that the electric motor and engine are always connected. Even when fuel to the engine is cut during electric-only operation, the crankshaft and pistons continue to spin, creating friction and sapping power.

Porsche solves this by placing a computer-controlled "disengagement clutch" between the motor-generator and the V6 engine, allowing the ICE to be entirely disconnected and shut down during electric drive mode. When the engine is required to accelerate the car or recharge the battery, engagement shock is mitigated by careful control of the clutch and the automatic transmission's torque converter.

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Looks like Porsche continues the “green” projects. After the announce that Porsche Cayenne will be available in 2009 in the hybrid version, now the German automaker says that also the new Panamera will have a hybrid version.

The hybrid version will have a 50 bhp electric engine beside the V6 petrol engine (280 bhp) .The hybrid system will use the electric or the petrol engine but also both of them when running.

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TopGear has more information for you about the Porsche 911 GT2, including the UK retail price.
The biggest news is the mighty horsepower of the 911's turbocharged 3.6-litre boxer six. Over 500 horses is a stunning figure - 72bhp more than the 911 Turbo, with torque of 505lb ft from just 2,200rpm - and it's been produced, says Porsche, by concentrating on efficiency.
The GT2 will also be the first road Porsche to top 200mph in production guise. At 204mph (only on a track, as Porsche is keen to point out), you'll probably be glad for the strengthened bodyshell and six airbags on board. Actually, at 204mph you'll probably be glad if you can see straight.
Porsche was even kind enough to tell us how much the 911 GT2 will set us back when it reaches British shores in November. A curiously precise £131,070 will secure your spec'd GT2, as well as Porsche's Vehicle Tracking System and Driving Experience course.

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By popular demand we are presenting you some great wallpapers of the fastest convertible on earth, the 9ff Porsche Turbo TRC 91. Enjoy!
What is it? It has 910 hp and 910 Nm, takes only 3.10 seconds from 0 to 100km/h and offers a top speed of 392km/h made possible by the modified double-clutch gearbox that goes with it. In the form of a convertible, with unbelievable 780hp resulting in 381km/h, it holds the absolute world record since October 2006. A supercar polished up Right, it must be a Porsche. But not just an ordinary one, no, it is the new Porsche 911 Turbo TRC 91 created by Nardo God 9ff. The artists from Dortmund turned the already extremely sporty bolide into one of the fastest and most powerful street-legal sports cars around the globe. The supercar 3.6 litre biturbo engine was modified in great detail. Not only two special turbochargers increase the performance, but also the sport air filter, larger injectors, modified cylinder heads and a stainless steel exhaust system with special manifolds as well as high-performance catalysts, and, finally, an extensive increase in engine displacement resulting in 4.0 litres. All modifications are perfectly harmonised by means of the reprogrammed engine control unit.

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2008 Porsche 911 GT2 spotted Stateside

Porsche's über 911, the 2008 GT2, has been spotted by spy photographers undergoing testing ahead of its launch at September's Frankfurt Auto Show, and this time on U.S. soil. The near-complete test mule was totally undisguised and has revealed important clues as to what the final car will look like.

A key difference of the GT2 over the lesser Turbo is the enlarged front air-intake, new lower lip and cooling vents positioned in the rear bumper. The oversized rear wing is probably only there for testing purposes and will likely be toned down for the production version.

Powering the coupe is a worked version of the 911 Turbo's twin-turbo 3.6-liter flat-six, sending around 520hp to the rear wheels. Expect a top speed in excess of 200mph and acceleration times for the 0 to 60mph sprint in less than 3.7 seconds.

To improve performance further, engineers have removed the air-conditioner and sound deadening to save weight, and Motor Trend reports that buyers will be able to opt for a roll-cage, one-piece racing seats and a fire extinguisher at no extra charge. You'd expect some extras thrown in considering that buyers will have to fork up close to $150,000 for the performance coupe.

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