With China automotive sales growing 35 percent, Porsche is forecasting that it will hit a record in its worldwide deliveries in 2011, placing the country on track in overtaking the United States as its largest market by 2014, according to the carmaker’s head of China, Helmut Broeker. Daimler AG unit Mercedes-Benz, BMW AG as well as Porsche all posted increases in their four-month sales in the country, exceeding 30 percent as increasing numbers of high-class Chinese consider luxury cars from Germany-based automobiles as status symbols. These increases are outperforming a slow-paced overall market, which advanced 8.1 percent in the first three months this year, the weakest in two years, says Autonews. More...

The most fuel-efficient model of the Panamera range is equipped with a Porsche-tuned version of the VW Group’s widely used 3.0-liter V6 TDI employing common rail direct injection technology and electrically controlled variable geometry turbochargers (VGTs). The six-cylinder unit produces a maximum output of 250HP (184 kW) between 3,800 rpm and 4,400 rpm and a peak torque of 550Nm (405.7 lb-ft) available from 1,750 rpm to 2,750 rpm. More...

The new 911 GT3 RS 4.0 is Porsche's ultimate street-legal track racer and a fitting farewell to the current 911 series, codenamed 997, which will soon be replaced by an all-new model set to be unwrapped at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show in September. There’s a lot to like about the new GT3 RS including the fact that it is fitted with the largest engine ever to be mounted on a factory-approved 911; a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six unit that develops 500 horsepower at 8,250 rpm, 50 horses more than the standard GT3 RS. It is also the most powerful 911 naturally aspirated engine with 125 horsepower per liter. The engine carries the crankshaft from the 911 GT3 RSR racing car, while the forged pistons' connecting rods are made from titanium. More...

If the updated Cayenne Diesel is not the car for you, we have great news as Porsche announced today the availability of the Cayenne Turbo Powerkit. According to Porsche, the new Powerkit for the Cayenne Turbo increases the maximum output delivered by the engine by 40 hp to 540 hp. The maximum torque is also increased by 50 Nm to 750 Nm. With these numbers, the Cayenne Turbo is now capable to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 4.6 seconds (0.1 s quicker) and has a top speed of 176 mph (283 km/h), with 3 mph faster than the standard Cayenne Turbo. And the good news continue, because despite the power increase, the fuel consumption and emissions remain unchanged. Porsche says that with the Powerkit, the Cayenne Turbo returns 11.5 litres per 100 kilometres (24.6 mpg imp.) in the NEDC, or 270 g/km CO2. More...

Porsche announced today that it has updated the Cayenne Diesel. According to the German manufacturer the power of the 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine was increased to 245 hp (a 5 hp increase), while delivering a fuel consumption of just 7.2 litres of diesel per 100 km (39 mpg imp.). The CO2 emissions also dropped six grams to 189 g/km. As expected, the performances improved and the Porsche Cayenne Diesel needs only 7.6 seconds (minus 0.2 seconds) to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) while the top speed is limited to 220 km/h (137 mph). More...

You’re in the market for a new a Porsche Panamera and are looking for something that will stand out from the crowd and turn heads. Well, check out this 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S optioned out with 20-inch RS Spyder wheels, Sport Chrono, Park Assist with camera, BOSE surround sound and much more. The car is on sale at eBay Motors. But that’s not the only ‘cool’ thing about this Panamera 4S. This black 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S you see here was owned by Rock, Sylvester Stallone, himself. Stallone drove the car a total of 5,744 before he decided he no longer wanted the 4-door Porsche. More...

The new generation of the Porsche 911 is in the final stages of development, but we still have some time before it dazzles its way to the motorshow catwalks. To keep the momentum rolling until its presentation later this year, Porsche decided to launch yet another limited run version of the current 911 called the Black Edition. This time, Porsche's new special is based on the entry-level 911 Carrera Coupe and Convertible models boasting a black theme inside and out, and adding numerous extras and features. Production will be limited to just 1,911 examples worldwide with sales to start around April. More...

Porsche has introduced the new Cayenne Hybrid at the Guangzhou Auto Show in China. But even if this model offers reduced emissions and improved mileage, it is not expected to be covered by a green subsidy from the Chinese government. A report by China Car Times said that pricing is estimated to start at $256,000. However, the official details will probably be announced in early 2011. The Cayenne S features a supercharged 3.0l V6 internal combustion engine, mated to an electric motor. The two units can deliver a total power output of 380hp (333 hp from the internal combustion engine alone). More...

Porsche is reminding all performance hybrid SUV fans that they can still benefit from a $1,800 one-time tax credit. Porsche’s first production hybrid, the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid is eligible for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Tax Credit as a Qualified Hybrid Motor Vehicle until Dec. 31. You better hurry if you’re interested. More...