Porsche 99X Electric Formula E race car carries the weight of great expectations
Porsche will race in the all-electric Formula E series beginning in later 2019. Given Porsche's long racing history, its 99X Electric race car has a lot to live up to. Porsche is the latest in a long list of automakers to join Formula E.
The 2020 Porsche Macan Turbo returns from sabbatical with new tricks
Porsche is bringing back the Macan Turbo for the 2020 model year. The flagship variant of the firm's smallest SUV packs a twin-turbocharged, 2.9-liter V6 engine that makes 434 horsepower. The Turbo also inherits the excellent infotainment technology found in other variants of the Macan, including the mid-range S.
New tech could allow Porsche to turn the Taycan into a high-speed movie theater
The electric Taycan will offer a second infotainment screen for the front passenger at an extra cost, and Porsche is considering adding a video streaming function. It first needs to develop new technology that limits to viewing angle to ensure the driver isn't distracted by the program the passenger is watching.
The 2020 Porsche Taycan EV has more screens than a 718 Boxster has cylinders
Porsche's Mission E concept won't change much as it transitions to a production model scheduled for 2019. The company confirmed it will use the Taycan (pronounced "tie-con") name on the production version of the sedan. An 800-volt charging system will help the battery pack deliver a long range.
Porsche invests in sensor tech designed to see through fog and rain
Porsche has invested in Israeli startup TriEye, which claims to be developing more effective sensors for cars. Use of shortwave infrared should allow these sensors to see through fog, Porsche claims. TriEye is one of a handful of tech firms Porsche has invested in over the past year.
Forget the iCar. Porsche gives Apple a first-class ticket to the auto industry
Porsche has teamed up with Apple to offer the Taycan with industry-exclusive entertainment features. The EV will come with integrated Apple Music when it goes on sale in 2020. It will be the first car with this feature, but it won't be the last, and the tie-up points the way forward in the field of infotainment tech.
Watch a Porsche Cayenne set a lap ‘record’ on an unfinished racetrack
A 2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid just set a lap record at Sweden's Gotland Ring. There's just one problem: The track wasn't finished. More than half of the circuit was unpaved gravel, but that didn't stop Porsche. The stunt was meant to show off the SUV's performance on all surfaces, Porsche said.
This Porsche Taycan prototype was driven 2,128 miles in just 24 hours
A Porsche Taycan prototype recently went to Italy's Nardo test track for a 24-hour endurance test. The electric car covered over 2,000 miles in that time, stopping only for recharging and driver changes. Porsche said the Taycan averaged 121 mph to 133 mph over the course of the test.
Porsche expands its hybrid range with three gasoline-electric Cayennes
Porsche expanded its range of electrified performance cars by releasing three hybrid variants of the Cayenne SUV. The range-topping Turbo S E-Hybrid models ally a twin-turbocharged, 4.0-liter V8 engine with an electric motor to deliver 670 horsepower. The Cayenne Coupe also gains a tamer E-Hybrid variant.
Porsche staged 26 acceleration tests in a row to prove the Taycan could take it
The Porsche Taycan can accelerate from 0 to 124 mph and back to 0 in under 10 seconds -- repeatedly. Porsche performed 26 back-to-back runs to make sure the Taycan was consistently quick. Porsche attributes that consistency to the battery pack's thermal-management system.
2020 Porsche Carrera will be the cornerstone of the new 911 family
Porsche revealed the standard variant of the 911 that the rest of the range will be built on. Offered as a coupe and as a convertible, the 911 Carrera receives tech features from the Panamera, and a flat-six engine turbocharged to 379 horsepower. It's on sale now, and the first deliveries are scheduled for early 2020.
Porsche Taycan battery pack has foot garages to make the car hug the road better
The Porsche Taycan electric car has indentations in its battery pack called foot garages. They're designed to move rear-seat passengers closer to the floor in order to lower the car's center of gravity. Porsche said this was the only way to fit the battery pack without making the Taycan too tall.
Flat-six makes a brief but triumphant return in Porsche’s hot-rodded 718 duo
Porsche unveiled a pair of 718-based sports cars that brazenly buck the industry's downsizing trend. The 718 Cayman GT4 and the 718 Spyder ditch the turbocharged flat-four in favor of a naturally aspirated, 4.0-liter flat-six rated at 414 horsepower. Both models were designed as pure, driver-friendly sports cars.
Porsche’s Augmented Reality app lets you see your dream car in the real world
If you can dream it, you can see it -- and even put it in your driveway. Porsche just raised "build your own" car configuration tools to another level. The new Porsche Augmented Reality Visualizer App (PARVA) is available now for iOS and Android augmented reality-enabled mobile devices.
The 2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe is an exercise in form-over-function design
Porsche expanded its lineup of SUVs with a swoopier evolution of the Cayenne named Cayenne Coupe. Don't let the name fool you: it still has four doors. It stands out with a fastback-like roofline that's lower than the Cayenne's. The two models share the same high-tech interior and most mechanical parts.
Adventurous and electric, Porsche’s second station wagon will arrive in 2020
Though it's a concept car, the Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo will become a production model in 2020, after the Mission E-inspired Taycan sedan arrives in showrooms. It's entirely electric and it boasts a 600-horsepower all-wheel-drive powertrain that sends it from 0 to 60 mph in a brisk, 911-like 3.5 seconds.
Porsche says it has collected more than 20K deposits for its Taycan electric car
The Porsche Taycan electric car is attracting substantial interest from customers. Porsche claims more than 20,000 people have put down four-figure deposits for the car, which goes on sale later this year. Porsche Taycan production will be doubled to meet this robust demand.
Porsche’s best-selling model is going fully electric in the early 2020s
Porsche confirmed the second-generation Macan will offer an electric powertrain. The model will enter production in 2021 at the earliest, and it will come with an 800-volt charging system that will zap the battery with an 80 percent charge in less than 20 minutes. Porsche will release additional EVs during the 2020s.
Porsche overhauls a Carrera GT supercar, complete with silver-coated wheels
The Porsche Carrera GT went out of production about 15 years ago, and one customer wanted to give the supercar a refresh. So Porsche completely disassembled the rare Carrera GT and rebuilt or upgraded virtually every part. That included coating the outer rims of the magnesium wheels in silver.
The new 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet asks if winter is over yet
Porsche has unveiled the 2020 911 Carrera S Cabriolet and the 2020 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet online. Both models get a power-folding soft top that opens or closes in 12 seconds, and they're available with a sport suspension for the first time. The first top-less variants of the eighth-generation 911 are on-sale now.
This Porsche 718 uses components made from hemp to save weight
The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport race car uses components made from hemp and other natural fibers to reduce weight. The car's doors and rear wing spoiler are made from the unorthodox material. Derived from the 718 Cayman sports car, the Clubsport starts at around $150,000.
Exclusive: After years of resistance, Porsche is now open to offering Android Auto
Porsche has never offered a car with Android Auto compatibility. The company offers Apple CarPlay because research has shown a majority of its customers use an Apple device. Now, Porsche has exclusively told Digital Trends that it's looking into offering Android Auto in the near future.
Porsche keeping an eye on performance as it pushes the 911 into hybrid territory
Porsche designed the all-new 911 with electrification in mind. The man in charge of the 911's development confirmed a hybrid model is at least four years away from making its debut. It's being designed with performance in mind, not efficiency, but it's too early to tell the type of hardware it will use.
Porsche turns the 700-hp 911 GT2 RS into the track car it deserves to be
Porsche revealed the 2018 911 GT2 RS, which boasts a 700-horsepower version of its 3.8-liter, flat-six engine. The most powerful production 911 is here, and it's as quick as it sounds. Porsche turned the dial up a notch at the Los Angeles Auto show with a Clubsport version developed exclusively with racing in mind.
How do you evolve an icon? Up close with the new Porsche 911
Called 992 internally, the next-generation Porsche 911 gets evolutionary styling upgrades and much bigger changes under the sheet metal, including more tech. Porsche knows not to mess with a car that has become the backbone of its brand. The 2020 Porsche 911 made its debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Porsche 911 GT2 RS retakes Nürburgring lap record, with an asterisk
The Porsche 911 GT2 RS has reclaimed its Nürburgring lap record, but that isn't the whole story. Porsche turned to Manthey-Racing to produce a specially modified version of the car for its latest record attempt. The 911 GT2 RS MR is still street legal, according to Porsche, but it isn't a stock GT2 RS.
Porsche’s stunning 1990s throwback sold for much more than anyone expected
Porsche is celebrating its 70th birthday by building a stunning, one-of-a-kind 911 called Project Gold. It started life as a 993-generation 911 from the 1990s and underwent a full restoration that includes a variety of improvements. Project Gold was auctioned for $3.1 million, with the proceeds to going to charity.
Race car or daily driver? Choose either with the 2019 Porsche Panamera GTS
Porsche has expanded the Panamera lineup with a midrange, GTS-badged model. It's the variant we've been waiting for since the current-generation Panamera arrived in 2017. Part daily driver and part track toy, the GTS is powered by a twin-turbocharged, 4.0-liter V8 engine that's rated at 453 horsepower.
Porsche upgrades German factory to build Taycan electric cars
A Porsche factory that currently builds the automaker's popular sports cars will soon begin churning out Taycan electric cars. In preparation, Porsche is upgrading the factory to be high tech and low emissions. The Taycan is expected to go on sale toward the end of 2019.
Sexy at 70: Porsche’s limited-edition 911 Speedster gets green light for 2019
The gorgeous 911 Speedster concept Porsche introduced in June has received the green light for production. The 500hp, GT3-powered model will be available in 2019 as a limited-edition model. Porsche will stop production after it makes 1,948 examples, a number chosen because the company was born in 1948.
This is the ultra-desirable Porsche race car you’d happily sell a kidney for
Porsche has unveiled a modern version of the monstrous 935 race car from the 1970s. Based on the 911 GT2 RS, it gets a sleeker body made from carbon fiber and a 700-hp flat-six engine. Production is limited to 77 examples and each one costs over $800,000. The 935 was developed for track use and it's not street-legal.
Porsche brings diesel car production to a screeching halt
Porsche has become the first German automaker to abandon diesel fuels. In a press release, the company said that it was no longer going to be producing diesel-powered cars. It cited the fact that consumers are moving towards other alternatives such as hybrids and electric vehicles for its decision.
Watch lesser-known Porsches plow around the track in Laguna Seca tractor race
The first race open only to Porsche-branded tractors will take place in September 2018 on the Laguna Seca raceway in California. Participants will need to sprint across the track before speeding off in their diesel-powered tractors. Reaching turn five could take up to 15 minutes.
Restored Porsche 911 gets a modern upgrade, but retains classic beauty
California-based restoration house Singer Vehicle Design has built its most advanced car yet. The Dynamic and Lightweight Study adds modern power and technology to the Porsche 911's timeless silhouette. Production is limited to 75 examples and each one will cost $1.8 million before buyers add options.