About Porsche

Lauren1253 asked:


The Park & Fog lamp unit on my Porsche 928 is damaged and pushed in a little. I bought a replacement unit include the Corner, Park and Fog lamp but I don’t know how to remove and replace that off the car, How do I take the old unit off. I really appreciate your help.
Thanks
L

Rhonda

Shane Morgay asked:



Porsche 928, which was named ‘land shark’ due to its ability to eat up the road in less time, is enjoying the limelight as it gets favorable attention from car fanatics of today’s time. Aficionados are still flabbergasted by the fastest car in the whole world. Its long existence and rocketing sales are just few of the reasons why Porsche 928 is said to be hotter than before.
Porsche has pioneered lots of technical features in vehicles. Moreover, said features were incorporated in its flagship deluxe coupe. Designed in the year 1971 to eventually replace 911, Porsche 928 was finally released to the public in 1977 at the Geneva Motor Show. Said car was named “International Car of the Year”. The car’s design was based on the transaxle principle where the engine was placed in front of the car and the gearbox. The extensive testing and experimentation resulted in a car with superb standards in steering, brakes, and suspension.
The car was a front-engined, water-cooled, 4.5 Litre V8 with a rear transaxle. It also has ABS, 2+2 seats, air-conditioning system, polyurethane bumpers, bigger luggage space, and other extras. The production of Porsche 928 comes in 5 series - the 928, 928 S, 928 S4, 928 GT and finally 928 GTS.
In the process, said car went through significant changes. Its shaped was smoothened to augment its aerodynamics. Flush tail lights and new wing were also incorporated in the car to yield better look and performance. To perfect the car, luxurious accessories for a Porsche were added.
When it comes to performance, Porsche 928 has a great weight distribution and a new powerful V8 to do better than other Porches. It is fast, sporty, fun and convenient to drive. Nonetheless, since Porsche 928 is considered a hot car, expect it to be delivered in a hefty price. The model is the most expensive car of Porsche in the market these days.


Vera

Clark W asked:


I’m thinking of buying a Porsche boxster, and I was wondering what sort of maitance and upkeep is required for the average Porsche. How much does it cost on average, what do I have to do, that sort of thing.

Edwin

MJMD asked:


I want to know what is the real cost of ownership of a Porsche in Canada. I am thinking of a 911 C4/C4S. How often do you have problems that need to be fixed in the dealership? (ie how reliable is the quality?)

Javier

Joe Bella asked:


In 2006, Dr. Ing. H.c. Porsche will extend it’s current product line with the addition of a new 911 Turbo, the sixth generation of the 911 series. This top-of-the-range model will have its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on February 28, 2006 and as from June 24, 2006 it will be available in German dealerships.

The 911 Turbo (type 997) has a few improvements. It has an output of 480 bhp at 6,000 rpm, a 3.6 litre engine, a rated torque of 620 Nm and a maximum torque available between 1,950 and 5,000 rpm. All these numbers are translated into driving performance, as the 911 Turbo with six-speed manual transmission only needs 3.9 seconds to get from zero to 100 km/h. The coupe reaches 200 km/h in 12.8 seconds. Despite these performance statistics, Porsche developers succeeded to keep the average consumption to 12.8 liters per100 km.

For those who need even more speed, the 911 Turbo offers the optionally Tiptronic S automatic transmission. This way, it can reach 100 km/h from a standing start in just 3.7 seconds and 200 km/h in a mere 12.2 seconds. Both manual and automatic transmissions have a top speed of 310 km/k. Available for the first time, the optional “Sport Chrono Package Turbo” enhances the vehicle’s flexibility even further.
The Porsche 911 Turbo features a redesigned all-wheel drive with an electronically controlled multi-disc clutch. The result will be the transfer of the available power to the road. That’s because, depending on the driving conditions, this system will determine the optimal torque distribution to ensure the best-possible drive. Also, Porsche Traction Management (PTM) ensures variable power distribution to the two driven axles. This means that on the road the 911Turbo will prove outstanding traction in the rain or snow, high agility on narrow country roads and optimal active safety even at high speeds.
The new 911 Turbo’s driving performance is duly tempered by its brake system, which comprises monobloc fixed-caliper disc brakes with six pistons at the front axle and four at the rear. The diameter of the internally ventilated and perforated brake discs at the front and rear wheels is 350 millimeters. An optimized ceramic brake system that Porsche offers is Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB). This high-tech system reduces with 17 kilograms the standard brake system and provides an excellent fading stability.
The major bodywork change of the 911 Turbo is the modified front end with its distinctive, tautly drawn cooling air inlets. Combined with the standard oval bi-xenon headlights, it will define the new unmistakable image. From the rear perspective too, the Turbo will seem more powerful. This is due first and foremost to its tail end, 22 millimeters wider than that of the previous model, to which the redesigned wing spoiler element has been aligned.
Secondly, the lateral air inlets behind the doors have been redrawn and now they offer a more efficient supply of cooling air to the charge-air intercoolers.
The basic price for the 911 Turbo is 115,000 Euros. In the USA, from July 8, 2006, the vehicle will be available at $122,000 (not including taxes).

Sean

Zeke Gervis asked:



For the second time, the Manthey Racing team succeeded again as it won the 24 hour endurance race on the Nürburgring. Porsche drivers Timo Bernhard, Romain Dumas and Marc Lieb along with Marcel Tiemann bested more than 200 racers with a one-lap advantage. The team players were driving their new Porsche 911 GT3 RSR that is well equipped with high performing parts like Porsche oxygen sensor.

In front of a crowd with 210,000 spectators, the success at the 35th edition of the long distance classic records the eighth victory for a Porsche. Run by Land Motorsport, the 911 GT3 RSR was in the third place behind the Dodge Viper of Zakspeed Racing.

After beginning from pole, the four Manthey Racing drivers set the speed right from the start. The weather condition was extremely challenging due to the combination of heat, rain and fog. But this did not hinder the team from winning. Bernhard, Dumas, Lieb and Tiemann were still in perfect driving condition. The Porsche 911 GT3 RSR that was developed and built in Weissach also finished its maiden race at the Nürburgring 24 hour endurance race without incurring any technical problems or flaws.

Hartmut Kristen, the pleased head of racing, said that the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR once again confirmed its potential because of its undeniable winning. He largely complements the efforts exerted by the Manthey Racing team who did a nice work. He commented that the four drivers turned quick laps at exactly the appropriate time. He further said that the team drivers were cautious just when the situation warranted it and this hugely contributed to the team’s winning again. He was very pleased that their drivers exuded characteristics of a great long distance pilot. He added that the Nürburgring means a lot to Porsche and that was because of all the Porsche teams who once again put the racing team one step higher.

Olaf Manthey, the team principal could hardly believe his fortune. According to him, before, he had first to wait for a really very long time to get what for him is the most important race all over the world. But now, their team won for the second consecutive year from pole position. He perceives the current victory as a wonderful gift for him as well as for his wife Renate for their silver wedding anniversary this weekend.

The story of the 2007 marathon will be marked in history as one of the most unusual races. The Eifel classic had to be delayed by almost two hours due to the anguishing rain fall. At 4:51 in the afternoon, the heavy rain stopped and so the race started. Then, at 3:54 in the morning, thick fog hindered the race. In effect, the race management was obliged to interrupt the event for about five-and-a-half hours. So the restart took place at 9:31 in the morning.

After the race, Timo Bernhard said that winning the Nürburgring 24 hour endurance race in two consecutive years is ‘a dream come true’. According to him, they managed to find a good set-up for the oddities of the Nordschleife in the Long Distance Championship. He was so grateful with the cooperation of the new 911 GT3 RSR that had not experience any problem, even a single or minor one, over the 24 hours.

Romain Dumas reacted that the event was amazing. He was particularly amazed by the fact that he have been racing on the Nordschleife for the third time now and he won the recent and one of the most important races around the world. He said that the track was one-of-a-kind and the unpredictable weather condition put a lot of pressure on them. He added that of his many experiences in the race, he would never forget his drive in thick fog during the night.

Marc Lieb was also definitely proud to have won the greatest race in Germany. He said that he secured class victory at the 24 hour events in Daytona and Le Mans and an overall victory at Spa. He considers the team’s success in the Nürburgring a very special one.

This was also Marcel Tiemann’s third time to hold the winners’ trophy on the podium of this 24 hour endurance race. He said that reliability and fast car are the requirements in winning the race. He complements the entire team for a job well done last weekend.

Gary

Anthony Fontanelle asked:



Porsche AG has created another remarkable milestone in the automotive realm. The Stuttgart, Germany-based automaker produces another worthy page of amazing success in its survival book. The success story is boosted by its iconic sports car – the 911.

Earlier, the German automaker commemorated the production of 100,000th 911 unit built since April 2004. The milestone was attained with the latest (997) model manufactured at Porsche’s main plant in Zuffenhausen, Germany.

“It is with great pride that we celebrate this outstanding achievement for the 911, a vehicle renowned for its performance and style,” said Peter Schwarzenbauer, the CEO of Porsche Cars North America. “We look forward to many more years of delighting sports car enthusiasts who have long looked to Porsche to deliver unsurpassed engineering excellence.”

Year 2006 was a record sales year for the 911 in the United States, Porsche’s largest market, with 12,045 units sold. So far this year, sales of the 911 are up by nine percent over the same period in 2006.

The 911, the famous and distinctive sports car launched in 1963, has undergone continuous development since its introduction in 1964. The sports car is notable for being rear engined and air-cooled, until the launch of the all-new Type 996 in 1999. The sports car features exceptional styling and cutting edge parts accessories consist of OEM Porsche oil filter, engines, radiators, cold air intake, and more.

Since its introduction, the 911 has been enhanced the pool of the automaker’s engineers as well as by private teams. They were modified to conform to the demands of racing, rallying and other types of auto competition. Watchers in the industry say that the 911 is the most successful competition car ever built. This is especially true when its variations, including the powerful 935, are considered. In the international poll for the award of Car of the Century, the sports car came fifth after the Ford Model T, the Mini, the Citroën DS and the Volkswagen Beetle.

By the mid-1970s, the German automaker was thinking that its 911 sports car might be getting a bit archaic. With an air-cooled, flat-six engine hung behind its rear axle and ever-advancing competition, the company’s 911 was on the brink of being phased out for the new 928, with its ultra-modern, front-mounted, water-cooled V8 and breathtaking styling.

But something unexpected happened - people kept purchasing 911s and eventually the car outlasted even its presumed successor. And the rest is history…

It is likely that Porsche never imagined back then that in 2007, they would attain a new production record with their iconic 911 by producing 100,000 of the current Type 997 series in a span of three years, faster than any other preceding generation 911. Having debuted in April 2004, the 997 series will be produced in 16 variants by fall of this year, from the base 911 Carrera to the track-conquering, yet street-drivable - 911 GT3 RS.

According to the German automaker, by July 31, the end of the 2006/2007 fiscal year, around 36,000 units from the 911 series will have been sold around the globe setting another remarkable record in the history of the sports car.

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, or just Porsche, is founded in 1931 by then Austrian Ferdinand Porsche, the engineer behind the very first Volkswagen car.

The Atlanta, Ga.-based Porsche Cars North America, Inc. and its subsidiary, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive importers of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne sport utility vehicles for the United States and Canada. PCNA employs nearly 300 individuals who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, service, marketing and training for its 213 Canadian and U.S. dealers.

Oscar

Andrew Manifield asked:


Porsche and Ferrari are German and Italian sides of the same coin, interpretations of the sports car idea. Both founded by a dominant patriarch, both honed in racing, both more than 50 years old, both with engineering and styling integrity. Whether on the track of Le Mains or on the streets, the two have always been put head-to-head and compared. Even the most naive motorist associates these two names with both performance and style.
We’ve decided to compare the methodical Porsche 911 Carrera 4S and the passionate Ferrari F430 because both of them astonish with their performance while attempting to maintain a reasonable amount of practicality but do not pretend to be anything other than sports cars.
A modern sports car should feature these characteristics: it should be started easily, maneuvered around town, blasted on a couple of country roads, it looks and performs the part on a racetrack but at the same time it is very safe.
The easier way to separate the two cars is by measuring figures since both of them have mastered the modern sports car requirements and basically there’s no other way to choose between these two phenomenal cars.
What initially impresses is Ferrari’s lightning fast 4-second 0-100km/h acceleration and thrilling exhaust tone. As the occupants are pinned to the seats, the new generation 4.3-litre V8 pushes out 368 snarling kilowatts. Porsche’s acceleration also offers that kick in the pants a super car should deliver, although it is 0.8 seconds slower at the 100 km/k mark.
With such acceleration performance, it comes natural for both cars to excel in the braking department. The two cars offer optional ceramic discs for impressive stopping.
Porsche’s engine gets the upper hand as it is more refined and on the economy rank leaps ahead Ferrari with a 11.8 liters per 100 km as opposed to 18.3 liters. Both cars deliver the power through impressive 6-speed gearboxes and offer top rate handling performance.
Both F430 and Carrera4S offer great interior comfort and even if the space is limited, the occupants don’t feel claustrophobic and flustered. Although an impressive mix of suede, carbon fiber and aluminum abound in the Ferrari, the Italians stand no chance when it comes to the high finish level attained by the Germans.
Speed and silence are key elements for any super car. The look and appearance is the biggest draw card. The Carrera 4S is a typical Porsche, despite the new proportions. It is a great looking car, like any other 911 but somehow the styling no longer creates the jaw dropping reaction that the Ferrari does. Indeed, traditionalists may say that Porsche pays homage to its roots, but the truth is that Ferrari F430 simply draws the attention.
However, even if Ferrari F430 takes your breath away with its appearance, the super car title goes to the Porsche Carrera 4S with a more complete all round package.

Gertrude

Amar Shah asked:


In no other area of the UK has limo hire proved more popular than London. With London limo hire, there are a vast array of limousines available to hire and sometimes choosing the right limousine to suit your taste and occasion can be tricky. Below are two of our more unique limousines available to rent.
The Range Rover Sports limousine
The Range Rover limo hire in London is one of the newest limo hire designs and models to hit the streets of London. The Range Rover limo is an extremely popular choice in London as it holds up to 14 passengers. The vehicle consists of mirrored ceilings, laser lights, disco lights, LCD lighting it also has plasma TVs with built in DVDs. There is even an amazing bar inside filled with soft drinks and bubbly. It is the first of its kind and has a full Range Rover body kit with 22′ Vogue alloy wheels.
Ideal for taking a trip around London and doing some sightseeing or even for a bar crawl or shopping trip. You can hire this new Range Rover limousine from anywhere in London.
If you want style then look no further than Range Rover limo hire in London, You will be amazed with its sleek look and comfort.
The Porsche Cayenne limo
Porsche cayenne limo hire in London has all you need for the perfect day or night. The Porsche Cayenne limo in London consists of on board flat screen TV’s which are positioned all round the cabin, LCD lighting, Disco lighting, laser lighting and a lovely bar which holds bubbly and soft drinks.
Why not use a Porsche Cayenne limousine for your London limo hire as we cater for all types of occasions such as birthday, stag nights, hen parties, wedding limo hire, school proms, anniversaries and even shopping trips!
The Porsche Cayenne limo typically comes in three colours which are black, grey and white and holds up to 12 passengers.
What better way to impress your friends, family, colleagues or guests than when your chauffeur arrives in the Porsche Cayenne, opens the door for you and reveals an interior filled with luxury. The vehicles come fully equipped with a plush leather interior, climate control, privacy partition and surround sound stereo system. For your safety and comfort, passenger seatbelts are fitted throughout.

Debra