Showing posts with label Porsche. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Porsche. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

McLaren takes aim at Porsche with new baby supercar

Tech News - As such, the 570S, revealed on Tuesday ahead of the New York International Auto Show on April 2, is aimed directly at those who would ordinarily be debating whether to buy a Porsche 911 Turbo S or an Audi R8 V10 Plus. And, on paper at least, the baby McLaren is better than both.

As its name suggests, it has 570PS -- that's 562bhp -- on tap and, because it's built pretty much exclusively from carbon fiber and other exotic super-strong yet lightweight materials, it weighs just 1313kg, meaning it's lighter than any of its competitors and boasts a power to weight ratio of 428bhp per ton.

As for performance, those numbers translate into a 0-100km/h time of 3.2 seconds, a 0-200km/h time of 9.5 seconds and a top speed of 328km/h (that's 204mph). But as Porsche continues to demonstrate, acceleration, speed and handling are only elements of a much larger equation in this segment; if the McLaren really wants to join this exclusive club, it also has to perform well in inner-city areas, on car parks and be an adequate long-distance cruiser.

 
 
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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Porsche launches '911 Targa' in India priced up to Rs 1.78 crore

The introduction of the modern classic in the country marks the continued progression of the Porsche 911 family, as the new Targa 4 and 4S models join the brand's product line-up, Porsche India said in a statement.

The car comes in two variants--911 Targa 4 and 911 Targa 4S, priced at Rs 1.59 crore and Rs 1.78 crore respectively (ex-showroom Delhi).
   
Commenting on the launch, Porsche India Director Anil Reddi said the car comes with latest technology and driving dynamics.
   
"The car's arrival here in India signifies a new chapter in the legendary model's evolution and I am incredibly proud and excited to welcome it," he added.
   
The 911 Targa 4, powered by a 3.4-litre engine, can touch a top speed of 282 km/h, while the 911 Targa 4S can reach a top speed of 296 km/h.

 
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