There has been floating news about the upcoming hybrid and diesel powertrain options on Porsche’s Panamera across blogosphere and today we have a final word about its launch scheduled for next year. It is said that the hybrid comes operational with a 3.6-liter V6 engine providing 300 horsepower together with an extra hundred horsies from the electric motor. They say that the driver would now be able to selectively pick how much power can be hauled out from engine and motor combo. Other probable substitute powertrain for the Panamera is its diesel engine. Against the Cayenne potential to get the 3.0L diesel engine from Audi, the Panamera can two-fold the cylinder count by being bequeathed with Audi’s mammoth 6.0L V12 TDI that punches out 500 horsepower along with an implausible 758 lb-ft of torque.

Whist Audi’s large Q7 SUV manages around 20 miles per gallon; it is reckoned that it should do significantly improved in the low-slung Panamera. The six-cylinder Panamera won’t offer you an easy deal as it would cost you $127,000 and above all the impending four door Porsche hybrid is for deep pockets only.

Via AutoBlogGreen/ Edmunds

Russia was in news days back for unveiling alien cars with little knowledge that it had its eyes upon marking a bling statement as well. And if that 24-carat gold encrusted wheels or Bentley’s Gold-bathed coupe failed to invite your attention then here is a feast for your eyes. The second model of Porsche comes slapped with gold and is all set to burn the roads. The jazzy Porsche 911 is from Russia and would sit quietly in any filthy-rich’s parking lot as it is layered with around 40 pounds of the pure gold, making the proud owner think and rethink for taking it out in dusty environs.

It’s “Khokhloma style” tail comes festooned with gold. But it is not the end. The floor mats of the Porsche 911 are designed to gel with its glitzy face. It seems to declare that Russia bleeds Gold.
After a long oration, now I allow you to roll over the pics:







Via EnglishRussia

In addition to the classic 911, Porsche offers its enthusiasts a Cayman S Swarovski crystal model. Religiously and faithfully developed, the model in 1:43 scale with an external rear-view reflection, metal appeal, and is slated on a pedestal layered with aluminum and plate steel. Lately, it got sold off for 322.80 euros to fanatics’ of the German house.
Via Porsche

You hunt for something sporty may end here if you have enough dough to spill over or rather invest. The opportunity is to ink a neat deal with the Porsche driven by Steve McQueen in the Hollywood flick Le Mans. It would be up for auction at Bonhams & Butterfield in the US as a part of its Exceptional Motorcars and Automobili sale. The anticipated price that this coupe may fetch is $2 million.

For that amount, you would own the 1969-70 Porsche 908/2 Spyder that is a 350bhp, 3.0-litre flat-eight air-cooled speedster with a fiberglass body, tubular aluminum space frame and a car capable of hitting 200mph+. Besides driving it in Le Mans, McQueen also took a ride over it in the 1970 Sebring 12 Hours race. If you are making up your mind to possess it then auction is still 2.5 months away, so you can start saving now.

Auction date: 15 August

Read

Designer furniture has always interested me. And best is the flavor of unusualness attached to it. Whilst days back, I featured custom furniture developed from auto parts by Jake Chop Shop, today I have World Class Exotics creation of couches, desks, and bars designed using parts of coupe models viz. Lamborghini and Porsche. At a drop of mere cost, you can take pride in holding such high-end models in this form.

Using cart parts, the company alters front ends, rear ends, and sides into settees, desks and bars. They have also offered full size beds out of car bodies. Calculating the cost involved including car parts and labor, it would prove to be a bargain for you. The base model of couch is priced at $3,700, whilst the working taillights along with integrated bar is retailed at $4,500. Desks and beds are also constructed demanding $4,500 and $9,100 respectively. Those who want to bring exclusivity to their home should ask for exotic furniture on demand. There is no other constraint to the company except your imagination; this is the motto of the company.