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Unrestored ’56 Porsche Carrera lands a spot at Pebble Beach concours

One Porsche at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will be making its second appearance. And it will be easy to find–it’s the one that looks a bit used. The 1956 Porsche 356 1500 GS Carrera coupe made its Pebble debut in 1956 at the road races. That’s where former NASA scientist Roger Craig saw [...]

Editor | Jun 26, 2009 | Comments 0

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2010 Porsche Panamera

Panamera is long, wide and low. Overall length is 195.6 in., width is 76.0 in., and it stands just 55.8-in. tall. Wheelbase is 115.0 in., enough to allow a generous front to rear seat couple, critical for ensuring the car comfortably accommodates four adults. The body shell is knitted together from a number of metals. [...]

Editor | Jun 25, 2009 | Comments 0

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2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

Porsche has been experimenting with automatics since the days of the 356 models. The new PDK (its full name is Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe, or double clutch gearbox) uses two wet clutches to shift its seven forward gears with minimal interruption in the flow of power to the wheels. The new technology adds 66 pounds to the [...]

Editor | Jun 03, 2009 | Comments 0

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