Tuesday, June 24, 2008

'07 Porsche 911


Satisfied customers of the 2007 Porsche 911 have commented that their favorite feature of the car are the sport shifter, the phenomenal brakes, the exhaust that is made from pure stainless steel, as well as the fit and firm looking sleek finish to the car. The ability of the car to switch from general to ‘sport’ mode has made this an extremely fun and desirable car.

The 2007 Porsche 911 is a perfect balance of great interiors and exteriors that match well in style and design. It also has great engineering, with an excellent engine to boot in all variants – H-6 3.8 liter 355 horsepower, H-6 3.6 liter 325 horsepower, H-6 3.6 liter 415 horsepower, and an H-6 3.6 liter 480 horsepower engine.

The acceleration and the control with the manual gearshift are also part of the Porsche allure. The Sport Crono makes the point in an aggressive yet great manner, as reported by most lovers of this model. The built-in sound system and the in-built power have also been raved about.

'06 Porsche 911

The 2006 Porsche 911 is a midyear comeback of the turbo charged models of Porsche’s flagship sports car series. The 2006 Porsche 911 is a great deal that delivers new range of rear-wheel-drive Carrera’s. Its all-wheel-drive Carrera 4, and the new Turbo models too have much to offer. The Carreras come with an even greater sporty feel and look. They are offered in both the Coupe and the Convertible forms.

The Carreras have a 325 hp engine, S models come with a 355hp engine, and the Turbos have a 480hp one. There also happens to be a 381 hp Power Kit available for the S versions of the Porsche. One can decide between a 6-speed manual transmission, or a 5-speed auto transmission with a manual shift steering wheel.

Standard safety measures available with these super car models are side-impact airbags, head protection curtain type airbags, ABS, traction control, Porsche Stability Management, and anti-skids.

'05 Porsche 911


Easily one of the most recognizable Porsche’s in the market, the 2005 Porsche 911 is a two-door coupe that screams ‘sports car’ with every contour. It carries four passengers at a time and is a trendy looking luxury sports car. This particular model comes in two trims in the market. They are the Coupe and the Cabriolet.

The Coupe in the 2005 Porsche 911 series is a well equipped, standard, 3.6 liter, H6 that generates up to 480 hp. It can provide fuel economy of 16 mpg in general that can go up to 23 mpg on the highway. The Cabriolet meets one’s expectations with a standard 3.6 liter, H6, 480 hp engine (a turbo engine is also available) that can manage a decent 15 mpg when in the cities, and a greater 24 mpg on the highway.

Overall, this Porsche has been rated to give great value for its performance and reliability and continues to be a favorite to customers perennially. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard, and comes with both trims, though a 5-speed option is also available.

Monday, June 9, 2008

ROAD HOG

How do you drive a classic roadster like the 2005 Porsche 911? In my case, very selfishly.
But hey, how often do I get to climb into a stick-shifter like this baby, and let loose? So you can understand why I didn't want to let go of the 3.8-liter dohc 24v H6 powerplant that revs up this power rider. Now,I can go into all the improvements the company worked into the 2005 Porsche 911, the new electronic technology and totally redesigned interior -- but really, I'm a bit too busy cruising to do that now. So look it up yourself, in photos, specs, reviews and other automotive info -- and if you start feeling like I do, there's financing info too.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

2007 Porsche 911

One sees an impressive line-up in the 2007 Porsche 911 stable, with the release of almost half a dozen new models in this series that join the current Carrera models.

Most notable amongst these are the GT3 RS and 911 GT3 coupes, the glass roofed 911 Targa 4, and the super-fast 911 Turbo coupes. This year sees a total of thirteen cars in this series, despite the disappearance of the 911 Turbo S, which has now been dropped.

The 2007 Porsche 911 has very little exterior trim and one look at any car in this series shouts out ‘speed machine’. Widely loved by sports car enthusiasts for decades, the 911 series also comes with the Porsche Active Suspension Management System that adjusts your shock absorbers automatically depending on the terrain as you are driving.

Though these cars can technically accommodate 4, they are built to seat 2 people comfortably, and the standard seats that come with these automobiles adjust in 6 directions, while power seats adjust in twelve.


2006 Porsche 911

After a complete do-over in 2005, the 2006 Porsche 911 got two new engines – a 3.6 liter V-6 that produces 325 hp for the Carrera and a more powerful 3.8 liter that can produce 355 hp for the Carrera S model.

The sports package is called the Sport Chrono Package Plus system that comes with a stop watch mounted on the dash. The 2006 model also sees the debut of the four-wheel drive Carrera 4 and 4S cabriolets and coupe models that come with two-tone color schemes for the interiors.

You can add other options like a tire pressure monitoring system, and an electronic log book. For those who love power, a power kit for Carrera S models is available to boost engine output to 381 horsepower.

Six airbags and four-disc anti-lock brakes are part of standard equipment. Anyone buying the 2006 Porsche 911 sports car surely deserves to have the best safety measures that are available for this high class vehicle.


Wednesday, May 21, 2008

2005 Porsche 911

The 2005 Porsche 911 is undoubtedly one of the most popular super sedans to hit the automobile market. In fact, the 911 has been extremely popular among auto enthusiasts, professional and amateur racers. The 2005 rectifies almost all of the drawbacks of earlier versions (dating back as early as the 1960s), making it a sports car that strives for perfection.

The 2005 Porsche 911 can power up to 60mph in just five seconds, thundering up a massive 325 horsepower, with 273 lb-ft maximum torque. An automatic rear spoiler activates at speeds above 75mph. Weight reduction (for the exhaust system, for example) ensures increased efficiency.

The 2005 Porsche 911 incorporates a number of earlier features like separate head and indicator lamps. However, the most important addition to its list of features is the PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) system to allow drivers to switch between normal and sports car modes, making the car as versatile as it is impressive.