In addition to this high engine speed concept, the optimised airflow rate of the engine intake systems considerably improves performance. This is made possible by the variable intake system with a throttle valve enlarged from 76 to 82 millimeters, the optimised cylinder heads and an exhaust system with low backpressure.

New for the GT3 is a change-up display, which lights up on the rev counter shortly before the relevant engine speed is reached, not unlike the system featured on the Nissan 350Z, and can provide an additional signal at the best time to change gear. On the topic of gears, drivers will be greeted with a revised 6-speed manual transmission at their disposal, one which Porsche says will impress with its very short gear lever travel. The gearbox also gets revised ratios: the gears 2 to 6 have been given lower ratios, improving acceleration in these gears and naturally complementing the high revving boxer engine.

First it was the 911 Carrera that shocked the motoring world back in mid 2004, when it debuted the new generation - but classic-looking - circular head-lit current model, which was recently followed by the devastating 911 Turbo with 353kW of power and its intriguing overboost feature.

And now the next-generation, stripped-down, hardcore road-racing Porsche has broken cover, just in time for the Geneva Motor Show.

From Stuttgart in Germany, meet the 911 GT3.

As Porsche explains, the abbreviation GT3 in the 911 model range stands for pure, unadulterated driving pleasure, and will rival exotic sports cars like the Ferrari F430, Aston Martin V8 Vantage and Lamborghini Gallardo.

The stripped down 2006 model Porsche features a light weight body and highly strung 3.6-litre naturally aspirated boxer engine mounted in the rear of the car that combine to provide the 2-seater with rapid levels of acceleration and class-leading handling attributes.

The front end of the car is characterised by three large air dams in the front apron and two smaller, vertically positioned intakes flanking the central air dam. Combined, and with the 997-Type Porsche’s circular headlights, they give the car’s face a more aggressive look, while a lower ride height and large 19-inch alloy wheels finish the job tastefully and with a good amount of sportiness.

Interestingly, Porsche has decided to bestow the new 911 GT3 with an active chassis for the first time. Officially called Porsche Active Suspension Management, or PASM, the system offers two sporty chassis in one: the basic configuration is largely similar to that of the previous model and is suitable for driving on alternating road surfaces, the likes of which you encounter on a drive from the outer suburbs to the city centre. In sport mode, the system switches to harder damping, thereby enabling even better dynamism and higher levels of grip, best suited to winding roads and perfect for the racetrack work.

2011 Porsche 911 brings a string of new trims with its release. At least 5 new names get added to the line up namely, GTS, Turbo S, GT2 RS, GT3 RS and limited-edition Speedster.

The 2011 sports model only gets better, and not forget, costlier, with every year passing by. The top end 911 Porsche GT2 RS can cost as much as $245,000. Yes, the model is and has always been for the business class users.

The highly customizable all-wheel drive model offers roomy interiors and effortless acceleration. Surprisingly, the model is fuel efficient too, with a city limit offering of around 18 mpg and highway mileage of 25 mpg.

Kelley Blue Book’s 2010 Brand Image Awards rated vehicles based on some 12,000 voter’s responses. The Brand Watch Study ranked consumer’s perception data to show which brands best communicate certain features of their vehicles over the past year and highlight factors that influence purchase decisions.

“If you believe the marketing credo ‘perception is reality,’ then you cannot help but be encouraged about the prospects of the winners of Kelley Blue Book’s 2010 Brand Image Awards,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director, Kelley Blue Book and kbb.com. “The brands included on this elite list have convinced the car-buying public at large of the considerable virtues of their vehicles, and that correlates well with success in the crowded automotive marketplace.”

Summarizing the results, Porsche came out on top winning three categories, with Lexus and Ford behind them with two apiece, and Chevrolet and Mercedes-Benz both with one each. Boston Jaguar confirms that Jaguar didn’t make the list this year. Have a look:

Kelley Blue Book’s 2010 Brand Image Awards rated vehicles based on some 12,000 voter’s responses. The Brand Watch Study ranked consumer’s perception data to show which brands best communicate certain features of their vehicles over the past year and highlight factors that influence purchase decisions.

“If you believe the marketing credo ‘perception is reality,’ then you cannot help but be encouraged about the prospects of the winners of Kelley Blue Book’s 2010 Brand Image Awards,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director, Kelley Blue Book and kbb.com. “The brands included on this elite list have convinced the car-buying public at large of the considerable virtues of their vehicles, and that correlates well with success in the crowded automotive marketplace.”

Exactly 20 years after the original CTR, German tuning house RUF has announced the introduction of its third generation CTR3 coinciding with the launch of its new plant in Bahrain. The latest version’s bodywork is a RUF creation in aluminum and carbon-fiber and like the original, the CTR3 will be one of the fastest Porsches on offer when it’s released. RUF has utilized racing technologies first seen on its 911-based RT12 offering. Powering the CTR3 is a twin-turbo 3.8-liter flat six engine pumping out 700 bhp at 7,000 rpm with torque topping out at 657 lb-ft. To save weight its developers added several unique body panels made from lightweight aluminum and carbon-fiber as well as a new lattice tubing spaceframe. Drive is sent to the wheels via a six-speed sequential manual gearbox that allows the CTR3 to reach a top speed of 235 mph. When the original CTR was released in 1987, it out-performed many of the supercars of its era including cars like the Ferrari F40, Lamborghini Countach and even Porsche’s own 959.

The prestigious auto-maker Porsche has found a way for you to blow $265 playing in the snow.  Since most of the northern hemisphere is currently encased by frigid snow and ice you just might be looking for ways to get from place to place that don’t involve bustin’ out the old snow shovel.  Get your mittens on the Porsche Bobsleigh and have the dopest sled this side of the autobahn.

The Porsche 911 was manufactured and developed in a larger and more powerful version than its previous version Porsche 356, which was the first model in lineup. The earlier version of Porsche 911 had a flat-6 engine that delivered 128 hp.

It had small rear seats with total number of four seats, making it 2+2 seater rather than a full fledged four seater, and it had 5-speed manual transmission option.

The current generation Porsche 911 comes equipped with antilock-braking system, stability control and traction control, side airbags at the front, and also side curtain bags. The brakes on the turbo version and GT3 are even better and offer you an outstanding performance.

In brake testing, the 911 Carrera 4S came to a pit-stop from 60 mph within a distance of 104 feet. The bigger brakes on the GT3 and Turbo could theoretically be even better. Given this excellent performance, you’d only need the optional ceramic composite brakes, if you frequently participate in extreme driving events.

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