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Porsche recently launched the "all-new" 2012 Porsche 911 and more recently the "all-new" 2012 Porsche Boxster. But it seems both of these cars look totally like the previous models they replaced, and I'm sure that if you told a 15-year-old nonchalent teen or a pretty 25-year-old girl from Essex that these are brand new models, they'd probably say you're telling porkies. The reason is that Porsche undeniably look similar to one another. You can clearly see the DNA of the first Porsche, the 356 in the current 911, Cayenne, Boxster, Cayman and the Panamera. You also saw the same basic styling in discontinued models like the 968 and the 928 too. The original Porsche 356 gave birth to all of them from its tiny, tiny

With all the Cayenne, Panamera and Cajun talk coming from Porsche, its nice to focus on the original car that started it all - the 911. We're focusing on that a little earlier than expected too. The 911 was scheduled to make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month, but new photos of the car have leaked out in advance of that. We aren't complaining! The new 911 greets you with a face that is more wide-eyed, but still recognizably 911. In fact, if memory serves us correctly this is one of the tamer generation changeovers for the 911. However, while styling might be similar, the 911 is no mid-cyle enhancement. The car is all-new, and 2 inches longer than the previous 997.

No, that isn't the next-generation 911 pictured above - it is the special Speedster model. We just wanted a reason to use that picture. However, the release of the new Porsche 911 is nearing. For enthusiasts, a new version of the 911 is always a big event. The 911 is scheduled to make its first public appearance at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. That means over the next few months we will be subject to the inevitable teasers that come with a major new release. The first has arrived from Porsche showing the 911 hot weather testing in the South African heat. The 911 is in the final validation stages of testing. Porsche is intent on keeping most of the styling changes covered up

In May of this year, Porsche introduced what is known as the fastest Porsche production road car ever - the 911 GT2 RS. Yes, even faster than dedicated supercars like mid-engined Carrera GT. In what has become an ongoing battle between the two, the car also beats the Nissan GT-R's fastest claim around the Nurburgring by 8 seconds. We'll have to see how the new Nissan GT-R fares - this battle is far from over. The limited run of 500 copies of the 911 GT2 RS sold out quickly after order availability opened up in October. All 500 cars being spoken for isn't stopping the aftermarket from trying to woo the car's buyers to up the performance ante even further though. For those

Porsche is a fiercely competitive company, and there have been too many 911 performance variants and offshoots to mention. Each one seems to be aimed at hitting a certain target and competing with a particular vehicle. The 911 GT2 RS is one of such variants - most likely aimed at toppling the Nissan GT-R's performance claims around the Nurburging. Porsche is intent on maintaining its status as the fastest around that track. The GT2 was introduced back in May covered by fellow writer James, who declared it the "baddest Porsche EVER." Porsche says so too, as it is the highest-performance Porsche road car ever. With these figures it isn't hard to see why: packing 620 horsepower the 911 GT2 powers to 62 miles per hour in just 3.5 seconds on

Upon seeing the BMW 6-Series Concept, CarThrottle was happy to announce the return of good-looking BMWs. The 7-Series and 5-Series sedans weren't flukes -and in fact the 6-Series is the best of the bunch. It is good to see the traditional gran turismo coupe alive at BMW, and it bodes well for the upcoming four-door Gran Coupe. To show off the new 6-Series, BMW made two new videos of the new coupe. Action packed they are not - but its great to see the car inside and out from a variety of angles. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wod7-9GABs4&feature=player_embedded#! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm0A94ycMvI&feature=player_embedded Motor Trend Compares Chevrolet ZR1 and Porsche 911 Turbo Throughout the storied history of the Chevrolet Corvette and Porsche 911 model lines, the two have been pitted against each other. Both are the

Throughout the Porsche 911's history, there has been remarkably little change to the basic formula. And for good reason - the 911 doesn't need to be revolutionized. We like it the way it is! That doesn't mean there can't be some unique variations of it though. Auto Express says a 911 Speedster is in the works, based off information from a Porsche document the magazine obtained. It supposedly revealed detailed Porsche product plans until 2012. The 911 Speedster model would pay homage to the classic 356 Speedster, with a limited run of only 100 units at a price of around $300,000 (£200,000) each. As far as design, there will be a cut-down windshield, wider bodywork and oversize rear humps for what will be a strict two-seater. When

Interesting headline there, eh? Thank MINI's marketing department for that one. We've been hearing a lot about marketing in the automotive industry lately, and there is no denying that MINI's is one of the smartest out there. The company challenged Porsche to a race pitting the 911 Carrera S versus the MINI Cooper S. Ridiculous, right? But marketing brilliance. They set the date for June 21 at the Road Atlanta raceway, close to Porsche's United States headquarters. For MINI, it was a win-win - just getting Porsche to accept was a huge win for press coverage. If the Porsche won (which is a given) it would be what everyone expected. In the unlikely event the MINI won, it would be a huge upset. If (when?) Porsche rejected, you

At CarThrottle we love fast cars, and there is going to be a whole lot of them on display at the 24 hours ADAC Nürburgring endurance race (now in its 38th year). It takes place on May 15-16th and Porsche is getting ready for it. The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid has a unique powertrain - definitely not a conventional hybrid. There is, of course, the usual Porsche rear engined setup, with a 480-horsepower 4.0-liter flat-six. This time though, it works in concert with two electric motors that power the front wheels as well, becoming an all-wheel drive system. What sets the 911 GT3 R Hybrid apart is the way electric power in the car is utilized. With the advantage of being a one-seat race car, the passenger

Porsche has been going on a specialization mode recently, offering new models like the Boxster Spyder that cater to a smaller audience. A new model for those interested in GT3-class racing has been announced now, the Porsche 911 GT3 R. This car follows Porsche's last entry in this category, the 911 GT3 Cup. Porsche says the focus of the new GT3 R model was "easier" handling and better drivability. The GT3 R's naturally-aspirated 4.0 liter (size increased over the standard) makes 480 brake horsepower and is mated to a sequential six-speed "dog" gearbox. The 480 bhp power output is an increase over the 450 bhp on the GT3 Cup. Look at those headlights! They look like ones used on older 911s. The changes that focused for "better drivability"