New Porsche 991 GT2 will be PDK only and have 552 horsepower - GT2RS over 600 horsepower

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:32:00 -0500

Well, no surprise here. Porsche continues to embrace the dual clutch transmission making the PDK standard and the only option on their new GT cars such as the GT3 and GT2. It started with the 991 GT3 getting the PDK transmission only with no manual option and now the 991 GT2 and GT2 RS will take the same route. Even the new 991 Turbo

The Porsche 997.2 Turbo S continues to show its strength at the drag strip in stock form - 10.7@127 911 Turbo S 1/4 mile

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:53:00 -0500

A couple weeks ago an article was posted on PorscheBoost showing a stock 997.2 Turbo S going 10.6@129.8 in the 1/4 mile. Absolutely incredible performance out of a stock car. In case anyone thought that run was a fluke here is a video showing another 997.2 Turbo S at the drag strip this one going 10.71@127.73. This just confirms the Turbo S on street tires is a car that is just short of mid 10 second performance making it a stoplight terror.

It also shows the PDK is deadly consistent. Just look at the launch. No fuss, no drama, just insane acceleration. This car is a beast.

Porsche intends to go hybrid for their entire future model lineup, all Porsche models will be hybrids

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:53:00 -0500

This is an interesting development and one that really makes one scratch their head. Porsche obviously has demonstrated hybrid technology can work and work extremely well in sports cars with their 918 Spyder hybrid supercar. A company spokesperson at the recent Panamera Hybrid technology workshop stated Porsche developed a new hybrid module that combines the electric motor and clutches in one unit is capable of fitting in all Porsche models including the 911.

Mclaren set to target the Porsche 911 in 2016 with mid-engine P13 sports car slotted below the MP4-12C?

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:31:00 -0500

McLaren is expanding as a sports car manufacturer and seemingly plans to add a third model. McLaren currently builds the MP4-12C which is slotted against the 458 Italia and has a ballistic hybrid supercar called the P1 coming that will compete in the highest end of the supercar sectors likely directly rivaling the Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid supercar. It seems McLaren is not done going to head to head with Porsche and plans to take the battle to the "entry level" realm with a car to rival the Porsche 911.

Porsche finalizes Porsche 918 Spyder specifications in press release - 9150 rpm redline, PDK, 887 horsepower, 3715 pound curb weight, 7:14 Nurburgring laptime

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:15:00 -0500

Say hello to the future, officially introducing the Porsche 918 Spyder. There has been speculation on the final output and exactly what Porsche would get out of the 4.6 liter V8 engine but that has now all been put to rest. Porsche managed to squeeze an incredible 133 horsepower per liter out of the 4.6 liter V8 (the highest per liter output of any Porsche production naturally aspirated motor) for a total of 608 horsepower spinning to an incredible 9,150 rpm.

There are two electric motors that up the output to 887 combined horsepower. The front motor has an output of 154 horsepower and the rear motor 127 horsepower. Yes, the car is all wheel drive thanks to the electric motor up front. The car can drive up to 18 miles in purely electric mode.

Porsche in more legal trouble - Facing additional $1.8 billion law suit from hedge funds

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:58:00 -0500

The Porsche failed takeover bid of Volkswagen continues to have more negative ramifications. Porsche already was facing lawsuits of over $3 billion but now that number is rising to over $5 billion as an additional 25 hedge funds in Germany have brought suits against Porsche. As word of this got out, Porsche stock fell 3.7% and is likely to tumble more. Suits were originally brought against Porsche in the USA but the hedge funds agreed to pursue this in Germany instead.

Porsche has no comment as they have not received the suit yet. Basically, the suit claims that

Comparing four sets of turbos on the Porsche 996TT - A3076 vs. A28 vs. K16G vs. OEM K24

Sat, 11 May 2013 23:05:00 -0500

Interesting dynojet dyno comparison at the rear wheels comparing four sets of turbos on the Porsche 996 Turbo. These twin turbo setups are the A3076 at 28 psi on E85 tuned by Tony@EPL, A28 at 24 psi on MS109 tuned Markski, K16G at 22 psi on MS109 tuned by Markski, and a set of OEM K24 turbos at 15 psi on 93 octane tuned by FVD. It's interesting to not the spool characteristics between the turbos and how the bigger setups are not giving up much of anything as far as spool is concerned.

The OEM K24's spool better than the K16G setup but the A3076 and A28 setups all spool similarly although there is a much better top end and torque boost with the latter two mentioned. Although the torque drops off the horsepower is remarkably flat from about 4500 rpm to

Unfair comparison? Drag race and road course comparison between Porsche 997.2 turbo S, Audi R8 V10 Plus, and a 750 horsepower tuned GT-R

Fri, 10 May 2013 03:41:00 -0500

It's great to see the 911 Turbo versus the R8 and Nissan GTR as they are all four wheel drive performance cars and now all also share having a dual clutch transmission available with the R8 getting its minor refresh. This is something enthusiasts want to see except that it isn't all that fair taking two stock cars, the 911 Turbo and the Audi R8, and putting them up against a 750 horsepower tuned GT-R. What fun is it if we already know the outcome and the other two cars have no fair chance?

The 750 horsepower tuned GT-R ends up dominating all

Beast right out of the box: Bone stock 997.2 Turbo S turns a 10.6@129.8 1/4 mile - New quickest stock 997 Turbo record?

Tue, 07 May 2013 05:05:00 -0500

Wow. Quite simply, wow. Talk about a car that just right out of the box impresses. Close to mid 10's and 130 in a stock car, incredible. The 997.2 Turbo S simply is a epic achievement. The launch control and PDK transmission clearly help as a 1.58 60 foot is mind boggling for a stock car on street rubber. The launch control system works and works very damn well. The result using it is a 10.672@129.80 for what is a new stock 997 Turbo 1/4 mile record.

A tune and some drag rubber and 9's are within reach. GIAC already showed that was possible with a 9.8@

Official: The new 2014 Porsche 991 Turbo and Turbo S debut early, PDK only - Pictures, specs, (expensive!) MSRP/pricing, and Press Release

Fri, 03 May 2013 05:24:00 -0500

Just a little over 30 days ago PorscheBoost posted an article showing the 991 Turbo basically undisguised completing its final testing. The car appeared ready for its debut and well here it is. Porsche decided to show the car off before its official "public" debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September of this year. What is interesting to note is that just like its 991 GT3 sibling the new 991 generation 911 Turbo has no manual option and is PDK only.

What is also interesting to note is the very high starting