New Car Alert: Porsche 911 Targa Leaked

"Blowing Bin Lade in my Porsche 911." - Jeezy

A picture of the Porsche 911 Targa has leaked onto the web, just days ahead of its official reveal at the Detroit Motor Show next week.

A semi-open-top version of the seminal sportscar will be retracting its roof in public for the first time at the North American Auto Show, which starts on January 13.

Although the company isn’t releasing any teaser images, Porsche is promising that the new Targa, the latest edition to the seventh-generation 911 lineup, will be returning to its styling roots.

Recent Targas have featured a glass roof panel that retracts into a space between the rear seats and rear windshield for a ‘shielded’ open-top driving experience but the new model will see a return of the original Targa bar and distinctive wraparound rear window that debuted on the original 1965 model.

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PICS: Porsche Reveals Platinum Edition Cayenne

Porsche is offering a new special series known as the Platinum Edition Cayenne and Cayenne Diesel which feature many of the most-requested options as standard.

The vehicles, which will be available to order for a limited period boast an eight-speed Tiptronic transmission, Park Assist, privacy glazing and the Porsche Communication Management in-car infotainment system including the seven-inch HD touch screen and 11-speaker stereo all as standard.

But as well as toys, the cabin features prodigious use of leather and a two-tone color combination reserved exclusively for the model.

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PICS: 2015 Porsche Macan SUV

"The 2015 Porsche Macan combines many technical performance aspects reminiscent of the Audi Q5 with an interior strongly inspired by the Porsche Cayenne and in fact, was code-named “Cajun” for “Cayenne Junior.” It’s alleged that the mid-size SUV will launch in Europe with three engine choices: a base 335hp “S” with a 3.0-liter force-fed V6, a 255hp “Diesel” with a 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine and a 395hp “Turbo” engine with a 3.6-liter turbocharged V6. Though the starting price of around $45,000 is expected to bring new customers to the normally sports car-centered brand, the SUV will still face competition from the likes of the Range Rover Evoque, Mercedes-Benz GLK, BMW X3 and the Audi Q5."

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New Music Alert: Porsche Panamera Turbo S

The German manufacturer is expanding its Panamera line with a new version of the Turbo S grand touring sedan, which now has an additional 20hp under the hood for a total power of 570hp.

Powered by a 4.8L V8 biturbo engine, the new Porsche Panamera Turbo S accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds and can reach top speeds of around 310km/h. Porsche announces the car’s fuel consumption at 10.2L/100km, which is equivalent to CO2 emissions of 239g/km.

Among the standard features on the new Turbo S, Porsche provides a number of its latest driving aids and technologies, such as Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB). On the inside, drivers and passengers can stay cool thanks to ventilated seats and ride in style on two-tone leather upholstery.

In addition to the standard version of the new Porsche Panamera Turbo S, an Executive edition will also be available, with a wheelbase expanded by 15cm for enhanced comfort. The two new models will be available from early 2014 at $180,300 and $200,500 respectively in the US.

The Panamera line also includes Porsche’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle, the Panamera S E-Hybrid, which arrived at dealers over the summer of 2013.

This more eco-friendly Panamera consumes just 3.1L/100km over the European driving cycle, resulting in CO2 emissions of 71g/km. The model is available from $99,000 in the US, or €112,309 in Europe.

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New Car Alert: Porsche 2014 911 Turbo Cabriolet & 911 Turbo S Cabriolet

For fans of open-air motoring, Porsche‘s 2014 911 Turbo and Turbo S can now be had in Cabriolet form. The new convertibles boast several new features designed to give drivers even more visceral thrills with the top down including a magnesium-framed cloth top that will stow away in just 13 seconds at speeds up 37 mph and uprated engines with even more horsepower. The standard Turbo Cabriolet (pictured in silver) gets a 3.8L flat-six engine good for 520 horsepower and a top speed of 196 mph. Its brawnier brother, the Turbo S (pictured in white), features the same 3.8L flat-six but in the S the power has been uprated to 560 horsepower, meaning it will do 0-62 mph in three seconds flat before reaching a top speed of 197 mph. The standard Turbo Cabriolet starts at $160,000 USD and the Turbo S Cabriolet starts $194,000 USD. You can find out more information on Porsche’s newest Cabriolets here

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