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Friday, August 5, 2011
It was the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid inspired by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, or Dr. Victor Frankenstein?
Purists howled, as the company founded by Dr. Porsche Cayenne published in 2003. After the production is nothing but sports cars for 63 years, Porsche is selling a luxury mid-size crossover, as almost all manufacturers of other cars on the planet. Although the similarity with the 911 first, the rest was pure blasphemy - attached five-door, four-wheel drive and an engine in the front.
But Porsche knew what he was doing. The 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid has become the best-selling vehicle in the company, supported by a range of choices include a V8 engine twin-turbo 4.5-liter 520-hp bent, just enough to push it from zero to 60 in under 5 seconds. The benefits may also invest in companies already existing sports cars, which in the current approved version of the 911.
But now, put the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid, the fans, even a curve - a hybrid version called the Cayenne Hybrid. It combines a 3.0-liter V6 engine compressor and an electric motor to produce a combined 380 horsepower rating, while 20 city and 24 highway miles per gallon by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
It 'better than the BMW X6 Active Hybrid (17/19 mpg) and compete against three German diesel-crossover, the BMW X5 xDrive 35d (19/26 mpg), Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTEC (18/25 mpg) and Audi Q7 TDI (17/25 mpg).
But a test of the week in the Portland area has shown a number of weaknesses in the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid. It includes a clutch to get the V6 engine, which the company calls the "veil" triggers. But the renewed effort is slowly and clearly, if the speed increases. Not only that, but the regenerative braking to recharge the battery for more than most other hybrids again. Therefore, our test hybrid Porsche Cayenne S has been difficult to drive smoothly in the city and passing on highways.
These problems can be eliminated with more aggressive driving the Cayenne S Hybrid or save in a sport mode that seems to replace the hybrid system. But it reduces the mileage, the negation of the main reasons for buying a hybrid vehicle, in the first place.
There are advantages, however, ignore the mileage. Aggressive or pushed in sport mode, the Cayenne S Hybrid offers much more fun and a good mix of acceleration, handling and braking. The steering is light and direct, the brakes are much better, and the transmission moves quickly through the gears.
The turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 is built by Audi and even offered their A4 and A5. And 'smooth and responsive, which produces 33 horsepower more than the base, normally aspirated 3.0-liter V6 Cayenne. Porsche should have the offer of non-hybrid form of thought, produces slot between the base 3.6-liter V6, 300 hp and high-end twin-turbo V8 that cranks 500 horsepower from 4.8.
Check the interior of the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid model is one of his strengths. Similar to the equally controversial four-door Panamera sports, has a center console that angles towards the console between the front seats. The console will contain a lot of buttons that were originally in the dashboard, making it look cluttered, and is easily accessible. Expected that other manufacturers make similar designs in the coming years, the controls for the many high-tech features that are standard to accommodate even on entry-level cars.
Porsche has not been afraid to take on the challenge of the purists in the past. Volkswagen has published a 914 in the United States in 1969. The first front-engined four-cylinder 924 model was introduced in 1976, and later with the front-engine, V8 engine 928 after two years.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Porsche is proud to spawn a historical tradition of racing, alias GTS back in September last year, the 911th in a high-end version of the naturally aspirated according to the Porsche Carrera 408 Delivery of HP in a wide body, beat the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS motor sport fans' tastes are looking for something more excitement to accelerator. Available in coupe and convertible, the Porsche 911 carrera GTS light treatment was reserved only for the model with rear drive. Due to the high interest, the GTS is the treatment available all-wheel drive Porsche 911 Carrera 4 versions.
Touted as all-weather sports car Porsche 911 Carrera gts 4 with the full range of add-back version previously available to find a set. Though just as thrilling to watch, the external treatment of GTS 911 Carrera 4 could be less spectacular. During the drive to the rear wheels by extending the arches by 44 mm (1.73 inches), Porsche 911 Carrera GTS back more aggressive body width is on the Carrera 4 model. Porsche has incorporated some unique combinations for the 911 Carrera 4 GTS regardless of his other siblings four-wheel drive. Sport Package adds a special front bumper design, and Porsche GT2 shares his black skirts with a 911 Carrera GTS edition. All wheels with black paint Porsche 19-inch RS Spyder.
The 911 Black Edition uses the interior of the Carrera 4 GTS dark tones for a timeless, enivronment professional sports car. Alcantara is a strong interior design and reproduction of a used car specially designed for the race. Porsche Communication Management with Bluetooth and Sound Plus Package is now standard on all GTS 911 Carrera 4 models.
Overcoming the temptation to look racier, Porsche 911 Carrera 4 answers effort GTS driver with a 3.8-liter engine-6. Sugar output in 1923 increased compared to version 911 Carrera, this car, of course, goes for the first time in this extra boost to all four wheels sent. Belts out 408 hp rear-mounted engine Porsche also changed the torque curve 4 911 Carrera GTS-top muscles provides 200 rpm earlier.
six-speed manual and seven-speed PDK (Porsche transmission with dual-clutch) gearbox with double clutch can orchestrate the 408 hp all wheel drive. In conjunction with the PDK gearbox and the optional Sport Chrono Package Plus, accelerating Porsche 911 GTS Carrera 4 0-60 mph in 4 seconds. Acceleration of works in the GTS Porsche 911 Carrera 4 0.3 seconds to improve the transfer of PDK-equipped 911 Carrera 4S model. Maximum speed is improved productivity improvements GTS, such as the speed reached 187 mph, the 911 Carrera 4 sports cars.
envy of other sub-model Porsche Carrera 4, GTS assumptions, the German sports car company might extend its product range to the level of food will be mobile. Rolling in the autumn of this year in the United States, Porsche 911 GTS Carrera 4 is available for $ 110,200 will be sold as a coupe or $ 120,100 for the convertible model.
