2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Porsche claims that the Panamera will be Porsche's most economical product, with fuel consumption of 6.8 liters for a distance of 100 miles or 20.38 kilometers per liter. Fuel efficiency is also due to use some support device, one of which Michelin tires with low rolling resistance levels. Besides fuel economy, this car is also environmentally friendly, because it only produces as much CO2 159 g / km.

Conventional engine and electric motor hybrid that carried Panamera S is exactly the one used by the Porsche Cayenne hybrid. Supercharged v6 3000 cc engine capable of producing power by 333 horsepower, while its own electric motor-powered 47 horsepower.

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2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S

Some of the improvements made on the Porsche sports car. Line design of this car seems to have a change of the existing models, as well as the design on the front and aft of the vehicle.

Exterior design

The familiar athletic appearance of the 911 is given further dynamism with a 100mm longer wheelbase, reduced height, and up to 20-inch diameter alloy wheels. At the same time, the typically compact exterior dimensions have been retained. Seen from the front, the eye is drawn to the trademark wide-arched wings, emphasising the wider front track and making the new 911 Carrera models adopt a particularly sporting stance on the road. The redesigned exterior mirrors are now mounted on the upper edge of the door and not as before on the mirror triangle. Not only is this aerodynamically advantageous, it also emphasises the new design line and visual impression of width.

Interior design

To complement the modern exterior, the Porsche designers created an interior style which takes its cue from that of the Porsche Carrera GT. The driver is now even more closely integrated with the cockpit thanks to the centre console rising up to the front with the high-mounted shift lever - or PDK gear selector - located close to the steering wheel in typical motorsport fashion. Classic Porsche style elements are also to be found inside, just as they are on the outside. For example, the instrument cluster with five round instruments, with the central dial naturally the rev counter. On the right is a new, high resolution multi-function screen, just one of the comfort features added to meet evolving customer demands.

Using a 3.6 liter engine will power an increase of 20 bhp and 20 Nm of torque is also increased to 365 bhp and 400 Nm. While for the 3.8-liter engine used by the Carrera S strength is also increased to 415 bhp with 440 Nm of torque. The machine will then be mated with a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard. Transmission 7-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox will be prepared as an optional transmission. But although the transmission 7-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox is an optional transmission, 80 percent of Porsche 911 buyers turned out now prefer using this transmission.

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Porsche 918 Spyder

Porsche 918 Spyder uses a V8 engine, 3.8 liter capacity, powerful 500 hp and the transmission 7-speed Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK). The maximum speed of 320 kph and 0-100 kph acceleration in 3.2 seconds. As for fuel consumption is very economical to car supersport category. This car spent only 3 liters of petrol for a distance of 100 km, fuel consumption is 33.3 km. The greatness of this car is fantastic with the power output and 368 KW engine Porsche 918 Spyder to sprint from 0-100 km, this car only takes 3.2 seconds. Top speed of 320 km per hour.

DNA of this particular design of the 918 Spyder was Porsche 917 Carrera GT and RS Spyder. This version uses monologue construction with a body made ​​from carbon fiber and reinforced with plastic. Additional features on the panel retractable roof and stored in the trunk. To move the engine power, used all-wheel motion system (all-wheel drive) with independent controls for moving both axles.

Energy storage electricity were using li-ion batteries are equipped with liquid cooling. For filling, can be directly to the power outlet at home. Old charging energy to a voltage of 220 volts, as in Germany, only 3 hours.

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Porsche Cayman R

Porsche Cayman R sports car uses the engine 6-cylinder, 3436 cc, 330 hp power. As for the torque of 370 Nm. With a 6-speed manual  transmission, acceleration 0-100  km / h Cayman R completed in 5 seconds - 0.2 seconds faster. Weight 1295 kg Cayman R is lighter weight than the Cayman S. This is because  Porsche  posted a number of lightweight components. Among the material is made of aluminum door and bucket seats from carbon fiber.

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