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Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
With the current 997 generation of the Porsche supercar set to be replaced as of 2012, the GT3 RS 4.0 is the last variation on the current 997 generation that the market is ever going to see. Fortunately, it seems clear that Porsche are intent on making the 911 go out in a blaze of glory with this last model, with what is being touted as the ultimate expression of all the knowhow, dedication, and blood, sweat and tears that have gone into the making of this brand over the years. The GT3 4S 4.0 is a limited edition model too, with only 600 of them ever going to be created. Just to add that extra touch of exclusivity, the GT3 RS 4.0 also comes complete with an engine that has the largest capacity that has ever been given to the 911 range, a 4.0 litre flat six-cylinder monstrosity that is similar to the size last fitted to the Porsche GT3 RSR racecar model. The engine is indeed a thing of beauty on the GT3 RS 4.0, coming packed with the very best in technology, bred straight from the track. The crankshaft comes from the very successful Le Mans racing car, while other such features include dry-slumped lubrication, a single mass flywheel and connecting rods made out of titanium, all of which ultimately conspires to result in what is by far the most powerful normally aspirated engine that a 911 has ever been a party to. The engine revs up very quickly indeed, with a lot of torque throughout – and once it reaches 6,500rpm, the 493bhp unit gets even more frenzied than ever, ultimately reaching up to 8,500rpm. The GT3 RS 4.0 is so powerful than it can quite literally go from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 3.8 seconds, while the 30 Nm torque means that its in-gear response is even more dynamic, giving it a big advantage over the 3.8 litre RS.
Porsche Panamera Turbo S
The new flagship vehicle for Porsche is the fastest 4-door in the range – but does that automatically make it the best?
Porsche Panamera Diesel
It is all about numbers for the new Porsche Panamera, though unusually for Porsche, those numbers are for once not all related to performance – not in terms of against the clock, anyway.
Porsche Panamera Diesel
It is all about numbers for the new Porsche Panamera, though unusually for Porsche, those numbers are for once not all related to performance – not in terms of against the clock, anyway.
Porsche Panamera Turbo S
The Panamera Turbo S is nothing less than an amazing vehicle, offering enough space for four adults and yet proving to be every bit as speedy as a Mercedes SLS AMG. 3.8 seconds is all it takes for the machine to go from 0-62 miles per hour and yet passengers are safely cocooned inside of the best and most comfortable cabins in the entire world. With a whole suite of electronic aids and four-wheel drive, the Turbo S is able to deploy that pace whenever and wherever it is required to.
Porsche 911 Carrera S
The most famous sports car in the entire world is back and Porsche is the centre of attention, as everyone looks to see whether it really can make the 911 even better than before.
Techart Porsche 911 GTStreet RS
The existing 911 may have been given one last send-off as far as Porsche is concerned with the GT3 RS 40, with a bhp rating of 493, but expert tuner Techart has other plans. The GT Street RS, with a bhp rating of 710, is their idea of a swansong.
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