World debut for V6 Panamera in 2010 Beijing Auto Show in April

Following the launch of the Panamera last year, Porsche AG has announced the expansion of the model range as it is gearing up to unveil the V6-powered Panamera and Panamera 4. Positioned as its new entry-level Panamera sedans, it will be making its world debut at the Beijing Motor Show in April this year. While the existing Panamera is powered by normally aspirated and turbocharged V8 engines, the new variants are powered by a brand-new 3.6-litre V6 featuring Direct Fuel Injection and developing maximum output of 300 bhp (220 kW) plus peak torque of 400 Nm/295 lb-ft. Following Porsche’s nomenclature, the Panamera transmits its power to the road via the rear wheels, while the Panamera 4 comes as standard with active all-wheel drive.

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Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid to be unveiled at 2010 Geneva Auto Show

Exactly 110 years after Ferdinand Porsche developed the world’s first car with hybrid drive, the Lohner Porsche Semper Vivus, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is once again taking up this visionary drive concept in production-based GT racing. A Porsche 911 GT3 R, with a hybrid powertrain developed specifically for racing, will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March this year. The car will later be tested in long-distance races around the legendary Nürburgring track in Germany and will also participate in a 24-hours race around the Nordschleife in May this year.

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Porsche keen to introduce 911 series in India during 2010

German luxury sports carmaker, Porsche which has announced that it is keen to enhance its portfolio in India by introducing its latest offering, the 911 series during this calendar year. The Stuttgart-based company has said that it will showcase the latest '911 Turbo S' and '911 Turbo S Cabriolet' models at the Geneva Motor Show in March this year. While the 911 Turbo S will be priced a slightly more than Rs. 1.87 crore in the National Capital, in the rest of the country it will cost slightly over Rs. 1.90 crore. The 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, the other variant, will be tagged at almost Rs. 2 crore here, in the rest of India it will come at a price of Rs 2.04 crore. Powered by a 3.8 litre petrol engine, the new '911 Turbo S' will be more powerful than the existing '911 Turbo', which is priced at Rs. 1.59 crore.

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Porsche Panamera arrives in New Delhi

Porsche Panamera, one of the most eagerly anticipated models in performance motoring history was unveiled by Precision Cars, official importer of Porsche to the press and guests at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany.

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Three variants of Porsche Panamera launched in Mumbai

After its successful run with models like the 911, Boxster and Cayenne SUV, Porsche AG finally presented to india its new 4-door sportscar Panamera at an exclusive function in Mumbai.

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New Porsche 911 Turbo to be unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show

Porsche AG will be presenting a new top model of its acclaimed Porsche 911 Turbo at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. All key features of this high-performance sports car have been significantly improved, the new 911 Turbo combining a substantial improvement in fuel efficiency

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Porsche to roll out Panamera in India by early October'09, 13 units already booked

With its sales plunging in European and North American markets, Porsche is now eyeing Asian countries like India and China for future growth. Although the German sportscar manufacturer has a minuscule marketshare in India, it is looking at expanding its presence in the next few years.

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VW Supervisory Board endorses integrated automobile group with Porsche

At its extraordinary meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft endorsed the creation of an integrated automotive group with Porsche under the leadership of Volkswagen.
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US car brands make average 10 per cent improvement in 2009: J.D. Power Quality Survey

According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) released recently, new vehicles sold by Chrysler, Ford and GM’s domestic brands have improved in initial quality by an average of 10 per cent, compared with 2008, surpassing the 8-per cent rate of improvement by the industry overall.
Overall, the industry average for initial quality is 108 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) in 2009, down from 118 PP100 in 2008. Initial quality for domestic brands has improved to an average of 112 PP100 in 2009 from 124 PP100 in 2008. Lower PP100 scores indicate a lower rate of problem incidences and higher quality.
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Porsche wins 'Best New Engine 2009 Award'

Once again Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has been successful in the International Engine of the Year Awards. With its 3.8-litre power unit from the 911 Carrera S models, the sports car manufacturer has underpinned its position in a field of high performance competitors, receiving the coveted “Best New Engine 2009 Award”. For eleven years now, this prize has been awarded by the British specialist journal “Engine Technology International” for outstanding engine characteristics.

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