2010 Porsche 911 Turbo ups the ante
Last fall, many will remember the unusual rivalry that came about between Porsche and Nissan all of which centered around the famed Nurburgring. Nissan’s then-new GT-R was said to turn a near unheard of lap time in stock trim around the ‘Ring while Porsche rebutted that Nissan’s new super car couldn’t beat their own Turbo or GT2’s lap time.
Spy Video: Porsche Cayman Shooting Brake caught on camera phone? Cayman Mule?
July 8, 2009 by Larry
Filed under Automotive, Porsche, Spy Shots, Video
Camera phones are turning into quite an asset in this business, as readers of various automotive news sites across the interwebs and around the world have turned into legions of spy photographers. In this instance, one such reader-turned-paparazzo (apparently in Italy, no less) caught on video what appears to be some sort of Porsche Cayman Shooting Brake test mule.
The thing is absolutely hideous if you ask me! I hope that isn’t what they are trying to do with the Cayman
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2009 Audi TTS Roadster Review & Test Drive
May 4, 2009 by Harvey
Filed under Audi, Automotive, Featured, Test Drives
For 2009 Audi brings us more power and higher levels of performance with the new TTS model coupe and roadster. It is now even more fun and exciting to drive than the original TT.
The new iconic TTS is built to appeal to a young and dynamic group of consumers and the TTS represents the Audi brand’s advancement through technology in its very best form. The TFSI engine takes the two Audi technologies of gasoline direct injection and turbocharging and blends them to form a perfect partnership. Aside from its output of 265hp, it is its peak torque of 258lb.ft. which is constantly on tap between 2,500 and 5,000rpm, that makes the compact and lightweight 2.0 liter four-cylinder unit so impressive. Compared to last year’s engine, the 2.0 liter power unit has been reengineered and strengthened in a number of key areas.
