Geneva welcomes another hybrid vehicle, and it comes by the name Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid.

Although the 911 GT3 R is a hybrid, it is unable to run solely on electrical power. It uses the system that was developed by the Williams F1 racing team. It’s called the kinetic energy recovery system, or KERS system for short. The hybrid setup uses a flywheel generator and a regenerative braking system to power two electric motors mounted at the front of this rear-engined vehicle. Porsche calls the system Intelligent Performance.

The two electric motors produce up to 120 kW (163 PS / 161 hp) of power in eight-second bursts of electricity provided by…

Porsche is scheduled to debut its 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid concept tomorrow at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Looking a bit like a Carrera GT evolved, the 918 Spyder is powered by both a 500-horsepower V8 and a pair of electric motors producing an additional 218 hp or 160kW. At full gallop, the concept can theoretically reach 62 mph in 3.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 198 mph. Porsche also claims that it can achieve 78 miles per gallon and emit just 70 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

The 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid concept is a parallel hybrid, meaning that it has two powertrains, gas and electric,  which can…

Porsche has just announced that they will be introducing the entry-level Panamera and Panamera 4 at the Beijing Motor Show on April 23.

Although nearly as identical to the Panamera S, the Panamera is differentiated by a dual exhaust system instead of a four-tailpipe unit, black window treatment, and other minor exterior details.

The Panamera is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 with 300 PS (220 kW / 296 bhp) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes 6.0 seconds in the Panamera and 5.8 seconds in the Panamera 4. One good thing about with the Panamera is that it consumes just 9.3 liters/100 kilometers (30.4 mpg UK) while…

Porsche has developed a new hybrid version of their GT3 model. Built with two electric motors that will work in conjunction with the traditional 4.0 liter 480 horsepower V6, the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month.

However, the vehicle will not be carrying the same hybrid concept such as the Toyota Prius does. Porsche engineers at their Weissech R&D center have instead decided to build a system that would have less potential for consumer applications, but instead help to give Porsche a boost in endurance racing. In particular, rumors suggest a full return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans by Porsche,…

With the 2011 Porsche 991 coming all together, the automaker has started stripping the camouflage from the redesigned 911(codenamed 998 or 991).

Wearing production head and tail lights, it’s pretty obvious that new 911 will feature a front end with amber-colored LED turn signals and white LED daytime running lights. The rear appears to also have LED tail lights that look similar to the current 997.5 generation.

In terms of styling, the evolutionary design theme continues to reign supreme. Despite this, the headlights are shapelier, there are Panamera-styled door mirrors, a revised rear windshield wiper, and wider rear wheel haunches. If our eyes aren’t deceiving us, the mule also looks a tad…

Porsche’s Cayenne has never been known for its fuel economy. But Porsche is now considering of changing that with the next generation of the sporting SUV. The next iteration Cayenne family will include a hybrid model, which pledges to be the most efficient model in Porsche’s lineup.

The next-gen Porsche Cayenne Hybrid will come with a 325 horsepower 3.0 liter supercharged V6 paired to a 38kW electric motor. With both engines, the vehicle comes with power totaling to 375 hp.

According to Autocar, the Cayenne Hybrid will return up to 34.5 mpg and emits just 193 g/km C02. That’s 5mpg better than the base model Cayman, not bad for a vehicle that…

Prior-Design, a Germany-based tuning company, has pulled the wraps off of their revised version of the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3. The Prior-Design PD3 includes a series of aerodynamic upgrades and a custom built exhaust.

The package focuses on the car’s new front end, which extends the Prior-Design PD3 both outward and downward. The modification also provides more downforce while changing the air flow direction. The air then flows past the carbon fiber spoiler and through the redesigned air inlets. New, deeply sculpted sidesills lead to a completely remodeled rear end.  Amongst the changes at back is a new diffuser.  As part of the revision, the car has an adapted chassis that…

An all-electric Porsche Cayenne-derived SUV has been launched by the Bavaria-based tuner RUF. The EV will be called the Stormster.

Powering the wheels is a Siemens electric motor whose own source of power is a lithium-ion battery from Li-Tec Battery GmbH, Europe’s first lithium-ion battery manufacturer. It can max-out up to 270kW (367bhp) and a 0 - 100km/h time of 10 seconds has been listed. RUF says the Stormster will reach a top end of 150km/h (93.2mph) and is capable of a 200km (124.2mi) range from a full charge. The car’s total body weight is 2,670 kg (5,886 lbs).

Hancock developed the 295/30 R 22 Winter tires that goes with Stormster. The…

Tweaking cars seems to be the trend these days. It’s not bad if you make a fast car into a furiously fast car. Well, that’s just what the XTR Carchip did. The German XTR Carchip took a 2006 Porsche Cayman 987 S, give it a wide body kit and a few engine revisions, now they call it the Porsche Cayman X-Wide.

With the engine modifications, the power output of the X-Wide increased from 217 kW (295 horsepower) to 228 kW (310 horsepower). Some time in 2010, XTR will include a performance-enhancing package that includes a twin turbo that can up the power to about 625 kW (850 horsepower).

The body meanwhile received…

We all know that the Porsche Panamera will no longer exist after its first lifecyle, but thanks to Porsche’s new Volkswagen ownership, the controversial sedan will be given a few variations. There were rumors of a coupe version, but it looks like that an open version will be first to be made.

According to reports, Porsche is currently working on a convertible version of the Panamera. But unlike the Panamera sedan, the convertible version will lose two doors in order to add more strength to its body. No word if the convertible Panamera will use a soft or hard top. The conversion to being a convertible will add about $16,000 to…

In the recently finished Frankfurt Motor Show, Porsche has also revealed its all new 2010 911 GT3 RS. According to Porsche the 2010 911 GT3 RS promises to be “the most sporting 911 yet”, boasting improvements in almost every area compared to the outgoing model.

The all new 2010 911 GT3 RS comes with a spanking new 3.8L flat-six – up from 3.6L last year – which gives out 450 horsepower. That is 15 more than the current GT3 and 35 more than the previous GT3 RS. The car will only come with a close-ratio six-speed manual gearbox.

The German car maker has also managed to improve on the handling of the…

In the recently held Frankfurt Motor Show, Porsche has officially unveiled its revised 2010 911 Turbo. The new turbo is fitted with a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine which cranks out 500 horsepower. That is double what the first 911 has; now the car can do 0 to 60 miles in just 3.4 seconds.

The direct-injected powertrain features turbocharger with variable turbine geometry and it can be paired with Porsche’sYour browser may not support display of this image. PDK Doppelkupplungsgetriebe, the automaker’s dual clutch seven-speed transmission.

PDK versions of the car will also have a new three-spoke sport steering wheel with paddle shifters and an integrated display for the Launch Control and Sport/Sport Plus…