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Singer 911 Revives the Original

One generation of Porsche 911 may not look all that different from the one that came before, but put the latest version next to the original and – while you'll recognize the lineage – you'll see how far it's come over the years. But for those a little nostalgic for the original, independent outfit Singer Vehicle Design has rolled out a custom recreation.

The Singer 911 is styled like the original model, but underneath the carbon-fiber body panels, it's all modern equipment: 410hp 3.8-liter flat-six engine, Brembo brakes, Bilstein shocks...the works. Unfortunately it'll cost you around $200,000 to get your own, but that strikes us as a bargain for a veritable time machine.

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Porsche 911 Black Edition

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What's even better than getting a limited edition sportscar? Getting a limited edition sportscar and saving money on it in the process. That's the compelling case Porsche is making with the 911 Black Edition.

As the name implies, the special 911 is available only in black (two shades of it, actually), with a black leather interior, black brake calipers and a black cloth roof on the convertible (buyers can choose from coupe or cabriolet).

But beyond that, the Black Edition comes with extra features that would otherwise come as options – things like Bose surround sound system, GPS satellite navigation and XM radio – worth about $6,000 if specified on a standard 911, but included in the $81,300/$91,300 MSRP for the coupe or convertible Black Edition. Which makes it a great deal, and an exclusive one at that, with only 1,911 examples to be built worldwide, of which about a third are heading to the U.S.

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Porsche's Latest Customer Racing Car: the 2011 911 GT3 RSR

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Were you wondering what the world's most successful sports racing car was? We'll give you a hint: you're looking at it right now. And you can buy one yourself.

It's called the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, it packs 455 horsepower (five more than the model it replaces) and it's strictly for use on racing circuits. Which is just as well, because it doesn't look like that suspension wouldn't take too well to pot holes. But if you're looking for a real thrill ride to take around your favorite tracks, this is it. And for 2011, Porsche has updated it with a series of revisions aimed at keeping it at the front of the pack. All it'll cost you is 410,000 euros.

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Porsche Exclusive Celebrates with Limited Edition 911 Speedster

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Another day, another new variant of the Porsche 911. Joining the recently announced 911 Carrera GTS on the company's Paris show stand – to say nothing of the dozen or so other models in the line-up – is the new 911 Speedster.

A favorite among Porschephiles, the 911 Speedster features two seats (instead of four), a double-bubble rear deck and a chopped down windscreen for a svelter look that recalls the 356 Speedster of 1950s vintage. In fact Porsche will only be making 356 examples, specially crafted by the Porsche Exclusive division that celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

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Porsche Introduces New 911 GTS

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If you're in the market for a Porsche 911 – one of the most iconic sportscars of all time – then you've got no lack of choices. Between the basic Carrera, the all-wheel-drive Carrrera 4, the forced-induction Turbo and the track focused GT3 and GT2 (never mind unique models like the Targa and Sport Classic), plus S or RS variants of each and many of them available in either coupe or convertible body-styles, there are well over a dozen variants to choose from. And now there's one more.

Called the Carrera GTS, the latest 911 is slated to be unveiled at the upcoming Paris Auto Salon. The model adopts the wider body from the Carrera 4, but retains the rear-drive set-up, with a 408-horsepower 3.8-liter Flat-Six engine that bridges the gap between the standard and GT3 models. It's available in either coupe or convertible, with either manual or semi-automatic dual-clutch transmissions. Prices start at $103,100.

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Porsche 911 GT2 RS Leaks Out of Dealer Preview

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Porsche 911? Fast. Porsche 911 GT3? Faster. 911 GT3 RS? Even faster. 911 GT2? Well, you're getting the point. So what do you suppose would happen if Porsche were to produce a 911 GT2 RS? Well, we're about to find out.

The new king of the hill from Stuttgart was just previewed to a group of dealers a couple of days ago, one of which managed to sneak out this sole shot, likely taken on a camera phone. It's expected to top the existing GT2's 560 horsepower with 620, all driven through the rear wheels (unlike the all-wheel-drive 911 Turbo on which it's based) and unburdened by 200 pounds of removed excess weight. A 240,000-euro price tag is expected to come along with it, but so is a 3.2-second 0-62 time. Watch this space tuned for more, as the car is expected to debut this coming September.

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9ff GTurbo: A Porsche GT3 on Steroids

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What has 1000 horsepower, hits 60 in the 2s and can hit nearly 250 miles per hour? If you're thinking the Bugatti Veyron, well...you're right. But that's not the only show in town. Not if 9ff has anything to say about it.

The Porsche tuner extraordinaire has a history – not a long one, mind you, but an accomplished one – of taking "ordinary" sportscars and turning them into the pinacle of supercars. We've brought you news of their modified 911 GT2, 911 Turbo, Panamera and even the GT9-R, which could very well be the fastest car in the world. And now we bring you the GTurbo.

Starting with the 911 GT3 or GT3 RS, 9ff bolts on a pair of turbochargers to bring power up incrementally from 450 up to 750, 850 or even 1000 horsepower at the buyer's request. The result, at full tilt, is Veyron-like performance. But while they've announced pricing for the aerodynamic body kit (8,900 euros), the five-spoke 19" wheels (4,980 euros) and the optional central-locking rims (5,950 euros), if you have to ask how much the turbo kit costs, you may be able to afford it, but whether you'll have the ability to drive it is another story.

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9ff Speed9 Takes the 911 Turbo to the Next Level

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A Porsche is special enough for most, but for those looking for a bit more, there is no shortage of German tuners that specialize in Zuffenhausen's finest who'll be glad to bring it to the next level. Arguably foremost among them is 9ff, the relatively new outfit that made its mark with the record-breaking GT9.

With the Essen aftermarket tuner show coming up next weekend, 9ff has prepared the new Speed9. Based on the latest 911 Turbo convertible, the Speed9 sacrifices its rear seats for a slick profile evocative of the iconic 1955 Porsche 356 Speedster, with enough ground effects to match. Naturally 9ff hasn't stopped at looks alone, boosting the twin-turbo engine up from 473 horsepower to a shocking 650. No official word on price or performance, but you can expect both to exceed expectations.

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2009 Frankfurt Auto Show: Porsche 911 Turbo, GT3 RS and Sport Classic

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Porsche has made a veritable science out of spinning off various variants from its iconic 911 range. The rear-engine sportscar can be ordered with two-wheel-drive or four; coupe, cabrio or targa; naturally-aspirated or turbo; and just about every permutation and combination thereof, to say nothing of special editions and the performance-oriented GT models. Since revising the entire range, Porsche has released new Turbo, Turbo Cabriolet, GT3 RS and Sport Classic models, all in the ramp-up to the Frankfurt Auto Show where the new models made their debut, and we were on hand to see them up close.

The Turbo coupe and Turbo Cabriolet pack a 3.8-liter engine with direct injection and variable turbochargers to offer up 500 horsepower at all four wheels. The GT3 RS is one of the most extreme variants in the 911 catalog, the GT3 RS drives 450 horsepower to the rear wheels in a track-oriented package with neon-colored wings and graphics, while the exclusive Sport Classic produces 403hp in a retro package. Even the largest Porsche dealers aren't likely to stock all three, so have a look in our high-resolution photo galleries below to see them each from all the angles.

Gallery: Frankfurt 2009: Porsche 911 Turbo

Gallery: Frankfurt 2009: Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Gallery: Frankfurt 2009: Porsche 911 Sport Classic

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Porsche to Unveil Limited Edition 911 Sport Classic in Frankfurt

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Now that Bugatti has finished its run of special-edition Veyrons, it's Porsche's turn. The German sportscar-maker has a long history of creating special editions of its iconic 911 especially, and has followed up on its heritage with the new Sport Classic.

Characterized by a special paint job with tone-on-tone racing stripes, special wheels and a retro "duck-tail" spoiler, the 911 SC also packs an extra 23 horsepower for total output of 403. The suspension has also been lowered, and carbon fiber brakes promise to keep the driver out of trouble. Porsche has also given the 911 Sports Classic a special interior of woven and piped brown leather for an extra special touch. Porsche will unveil the new model at the upcoming Frankfurt auto show, and will only make 250 examples, each selling for €169,300 ($240,702 USD).

Gallery: 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic

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New-for-2010 Porsche 911 Turbo Makes the Scene

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While most automakers come out with completely new models every few years, Porsche's core product takes an entirely different approach: the 911 is the same basic design that has been used for decades, only tweaked to perfection over the years. And this promises to be the best one yet. The new Porsche 911 Turbo uses the company's latest 3.8-liter direct-injection flat-six with a pair of variable turbochargers to pump out a prodigious 500 horsepower, driving through either a six-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox and available in both coupe and cabriolet versions. Along with the revised powertrain comes a host of updates featured across the entire 911 range, but only this top-of-the-line version offers turbo power with all-wheel-drive traction. Of course that one-two combo comes at a price: $132,800 for the coupe and $143,800 for the convertible. But then how can you put a price on decades of evolution?

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Panamera Delayed, Porsche Unveils Updated 911 GT3 in Geneva

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At this year's Geneva Motor Show, Porsche was originally scheduled to unveil its highly anticipated new Panamera four-door model, bridging the gap between its sportscar line-up and the Cayenne sport-utility vehicle. The German automaker, which recently acquired majority stake in the entire Volkswagen Group and all its many subsidiaries, opted instead to delay the Panamera's launch. Purists were undoubtedly pleased to see Porsche instead use the occasion to unveil its latest performance-focused driving tool, the revised 911 GT3. Slotting in below the Turbo and GT2 models in the 911 range, the new GT3 features a 3.8-liter flat-six that generates 435 horsepower without the need for turbochargers...good enough to propel the lightweight sportscar to sixty miles per hour in only 4.1 seconds. Center-locking wheels, a big rear wing and vents aplenty set the GT3 apart visually from the more ordinary versions of the 911, as you can see from the photographs in the gallery below.

Gallery: 2010 Porsche 911 GT3

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Cayman "Design 1": The New Black

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The new black... because that's the only color it comes in, baby. All 777 of them. The special edition coupe is slung 10 mm lower than the standard Cayman S as it sits on 19-inch wheels wrapped in 235/35 ZR 19 tires in front and 265/35 ZR in the rear. The car features interior sport styling in the form of a three-spoke steering wheel and glistening Alcantara upholstery and black leather, accompanied by commemorative accessories -- a black briefcase with the Flat Six Chronograph timepiece, a pocket knife with black blade, sunglasses, a pen, and a key ring.

Not bad for £49,890 ($98,885), particularly since the car also comes with a Porsche Driving Experience course.

[Source: BusinessWeek]

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Porsche Offers Up Limited Edition Trim for 2008

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With all of the attention Porsche is getting for the Cayman, new 911 and Cayenne models, it's no wonder the automaker felt the need to find something new to do with the Boxter, which seems to have been eclipsed in the various media blitzes.

We first saw the Porsche Boxter Limited Edition model earlier this year at the New York Auto Show, where the car sported bright orange paint, black painted alloy wheels and side mirrors, sport exhaust system, safety bars and a Limited Edition plaque in the glovebox. A special Sport Design package available for the LE includes fascia work on both the front and back, as well as a spoiler for the rear end.

[Source: Edmunds Inside Line]

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New Porsche 911 Release Details

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After making it's debut a few months ago, the new Porsche 911 Turbo drew a crowd at the New York Auto show this week and Michael Bartsch, the vice president of Porsche Cars North America gave out some release dates. The Porsche will be available for purchase starting in June with a sticker price of more than $122,000. Shortly afterward, in August, a street-legal version of the Porsche racer the 911 GT3 is to be released in the United States at $106,795. The company plans to sell about 800 units during their first year.

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