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Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT sets new benchmark at Yas Marina F1 Grand Prix circuit
The Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT has set the first official production SUV lap record at Yas Marina Circuit. Check Offers The Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT has officially set a new benchmark at the Yas Marina Circuit, becoming the fastest production SUV to lap the iconic Formula 1 Grand Prix layout. Piloted by racing driver Ramez Azzam, the high-performance SUV clocked a lap time of 2:14.046 around the 5.281-kilometre track. This lap marks the first time a production SUV record has been formally recognised at the venue, setting a precedent for future time trials under strict motorsport regulations. The record-setting run took place under a newly introduced, officially sanctioned format, jointly developed by Yas Marina Circuit and the Emirates Motorsport Organisation (EMSO). The official lap record procedure included pre-run scrutineering to ensure showroom specification, a 60-minute practice session, and a 45-minute qualifying window in which the lap time had to be set. Also Read : Porsche 911 Spirit 70 unveiled at Shanghai Auto Show as homage to the '70s era The Cayenne Turbo GT lap reinforced its reputation as not just a luxury SUV, but a track performer too, keeping up an average speed of 141.83 kmph. The record-setting session took place from 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm under ambient conditions of 27.6 degrees Celsius air temperature, 39.1 degrees Celsius track temperature and 61.7 per cent humidity. Wind speeds were calm at 1.4 kmph. Ramez Azzam, who recently won the GT4 class at the Dubai 24 Hours, praised the Cayenne Turbo GT's handling prowess, saying, 'The power and sound of the engine is impressive, but what sets the Cayenne Turbo GT apart is its braking and handling. For a car of this size to remain so composed through corners is remarkable. I could push it hard and still feel completely in control." Also Read : Porsche adjusts electrification strategy with job cuts and lower sales targets Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT: Specifications The Cayenne Turbo GT is powered by Porsche's most powerful 4.0-litre V8 engine, producing 650 bhp at 6,800 rpm and 850 Nm of max torque paired with an eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission. The SUV in this spec gets performance enhancements such as Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), Active Rear Wheel Steering and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) as standard. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 21 May 2025, 17:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Watch: $240,000 Porsche 911 GT3 RS destroyed after burnout stunt ends in disaster
The accident happened on a public road during an attempt at a burnout. The collision resulted in the deployment of the car's airbags. The front left suspension and wheel appeared to have taken a bad hit, with the front bumper and fender clearly damaged ( A recent Florida accident involving a Porsche 911 GT3 RS has raised new concerns regarding the dangers of abusing high-performance vehicles. The accident, which was caught on video, underscores the need for heightened driver vigilance when operating powerful sports cars on public roads. The accident happened on a public road during an attempt at a burnout. The driver, operating a red-wheeled grey Porsche 911 GT3 RS, appeared to have the car under control when the vehicle accelerated into an S-turn. Once the vehicle entered the second turn, however, the car lost traction. The rear of the car swung out — a hallmark characteristic of 911s under aggressive driving. The driver overcorrected, sending the car off course. In spite of indications that steering input had decreased, the car continued to maintain throttle, ultimately mounting a curb and hitting a tree. Damage and Immediate Aftermath The collision resulted in the deployment of the car's airbags. The front left suspension and wheel appeared to have taken a bad hit, with the front bumper and fender clearly damaged. The remainder of the car, including the hood, appeared relatively intact on the exterior. There were no initial reports of severe injury to the driver. Still, there are fears about potential structural damage to the frame of the car, which may complicate repairs. Safety Considerations The Porsche 911 GT3 RS, costing over $240,000, is associated with being a high performance and driver-involved machine. The accident highlights how quickly things can go wrong if a driver underestimates the power or dynamics of the car. Also Read : Porsche 911 Spirit 70 unveiled at Shanghai Auto Show as homage to the '70s era Though the airbags likely reduced the risk of severe physical injury, the crash is also a reminder that even modern safety features have their limitations when errors happen at speed. Though performance vehicles still deliver increased speed and accuracy, such accidents underscore the importance of defensive driving. Natural ability cannot always be trusted to safely operate high power-to-weight ratio vehicles, especially outside controlled environments such as racing circuits. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 29 Apr 2025, 10:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Porsche 911 Spirit 70 unveiled at Shanghai Auto Show as homage to the '70s era
Porsche Reveals Limited-Run 911 Spirit 70 at Shanghai Auto Show, Inspired by the 1970s The Porsche 911 Spirit 70 is a tribute to the 1970s era. Porsche unveiled the 911 Spirit 70, a special-edition convertible that draws heavily from the design language of the 1970s and early 1980s at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show. Limited to 1,500 units, the Porsche 911 Spirit 70 is part of the carmaker's ongoing Heritage Design strategy which revisits key eras in the brand's history through limited production vehicles. Porsche 911 Spirit 70: Powertrain The 911 Spirit 70 is based on the current 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet but features a new performance hybrid setup. The car is powered by a 3.6-litre boxer engine, integrated with an eTurbo, electric motor in the PDK transmission, and a high-voltage system. Combined, the drivetrain produces 534 bhp and 610 Nm of torque. While the technical package reflects Porsche's latest hybrid development, the car's appearance focuses on revisiting the past. Porsche 911 Spirit 70: Exclusive paint and detailing One of the key visual features of the Spirit 70 is its Olive Neo paintwork—a custom dark green created for this model. Accents in Bronzite, a grey-gold tone, are applied to the front and rear sections and the 'Fuchs'-inspired Sport Classic wheels. The black soft top and matching windscreen frame add visual contrast. At the back of the car, there's Porsche and 911 Spirit 70 badging in a gold metallic finish. Three black silk-gloss stripes run along the bonnet and roof—details inspired by 1970s safety stickers once used to make sports cars more visible at high speeds. The side graphics include Porsche lettering and a black roundel for an optional individual number, referencing Porsche's racing heritage. The Porsche crest on the bonnet is nearly identical to the version from 1963. Additional period-inspired features include gold-coloured badges, 'Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur" branding and a Heritage badge on the rear grille, which nods to the one seen on the Porsche 356. Also Read : Porsche Macan S & GTS discontinued in India, last stocks available with dealers Porsche 911 Spirit 70: Interior and features Inside, the car continues the retro theme with the Pasha fabric pattern in black and Olive Neo. This graphic checkerboard motif was used by Porsche in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In the Spirit 70, the pattern is applied to the seat centres, door inserts, glove compartment and reversible boot mat. An optional interior pack extends the pattern to the dashboard trim and seat backs. The cabin is trimmed in basalt black club leather with matching stitching in Olive Neo. The instrumentation reflects the vintage theme as well: the 12.65-inch display uses white pointers, green digits and a retro-style rev counter layout, referencing early Porsche dashboards. The Sport Chrono stopwatch also follows this colour scheme. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 26 Apr 2025, 09:15 AM IST
NDTV
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Porsche 911 Spirit 70 Special Edition Pays Tribute To 1970s Styling
Porsche has introduced the 911 Spirit 70, a special version of the 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet that honors the 1970s design. Limited to only 1,500 units globally, this model features classic styling combined with modern engineering, giving fans a unique mix of nostalgia and innovation. Porsche 911 Spirit 70: Exterior Design The 911 Spirit 70 has a unique Olive Neo paint job with black details on the windshield frame and soft-top roof. Stripes across the bonnet and roof feature elongated '911' branding, inspired by Porsche's classic decals. The car also has center-locking wheels, painted gold-grey, measuring 20 inches in the front and 21 inches in the back, inspired by the Sport Classic. Porsche 911 Spirit 70: Interior Highlights The cabin features the classic Pasha pattern in black and Olive Neo on the seat center panels and other interior parts. First used by Porsche in the 1970s, this design is made from a mix of textile and flock yarn, giving it a look similar to a checkered flag. Buyers can also choose to have this pattern on the seat backrests and dashboard trim. Also Read: Porsche 911 Spirit 70: Powertrain The 911 Spirit 70 is equipped with Porsche's brand new T-Hybrid powertrain, which pairs a turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-six engine with an electric motor, generating 532 horsepower and 608.45 Nm of torque, sending power to the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Porsche 911 Spirit 70: Price And Availability The 911 Spirit 70 is limited to 1,500 units worldwide, with US deliveries starting in late summer 2025. The starting price is USD 242,250 (Rs 2.06 Crore, approx.), including destination charges. The Porsche 911 Spirit 70 combines classic design with modern performance and technology. With its limited production and unique style, it is likely to become a prized collector's item for Porsche fans around the world.
Forbes
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Porsche's New Apple Vision Pro App Lets You Design Your Dream 911
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft (Porsche AG) Porsche has launched its "911 Spirit 70" app for Apple Vision Pro, marking the luxury automaker's first significant foray into customer-facing spatial computing. The new application, available today on the Vision Pro App Store, allows users to place a virtual Porsche 911 in their physical environment, examine it from all angles, and customize it in real-time. Screen capture from the "911 Spirit 70" app for Apple Vision Pro "With the Porsche 911 Spirit 70 app for the Apple Vision Pro, we want to give our customers and fans a journey back to the 1970s. This decade was characterized by colors, materials, and many Porsche successes that continue to shape our heritage today," says Boris Apenbrink, Director Exclusive Manufaktur Limited Series & Options. "With this app, our customers gain deep insights into the creation process of the iconic designs of the decade and can digitally customize their dream vehicle," adds Lars Krämer, Manager of Innovations at Porsche. 911 Spirit 70 The app's standout feature is real-time customization, allowing users to instantly change exterior colors, wheel designs, interior materials, and trim packages. As modifications are selected, the app provides historical context about each option and its significance in Porsche's design language. Spatial audio enhances the experience, simulating authentic engine sounds and mechanical operations. Color selection in the "911 Spirit 70" app for Apple Vision Pro Seat upholstery selection from the "911 Spirit 70" app for Apple Vision Pro This isn't Porsche's first development with the Apple Vision Pro. Since the launch of the device in Q1 2024, Porsche has been actively exploring the its potential across business units, including exploring the transformation of their media events, investigating enhanced shop floor training with immersive scenarios and providing race engineers with real-time data insights for improved race management. Porsche's media communication experience leveraging the Apple Vision Pro The history of automotive customization is deeply rooted in the craft of coachbuilding. Long before mass production, skilled artisans crafted bespoke carriage bodies for the aristocracy and wealthy merchants. When automobiles began replacing horse-drawn carriages in the early 20th century, coachbuilders like Pininfarina, Zagato, and Karmann pivoted to creating custom bodies for automobile chassis. Circa 1923, Arthur Mulliner's coachbuilding works, Northampton. Workers on the production line at ... More the factory; Mulliner's provided coachwork for Rolls Royce cars. (Photo by National Motor Museum/) These master craftsmen were the original automotive customizers, transforming standard vehicles into personalized expressions of wealth and taste. The relationship between client and coachbuilder was intimate, with extensive consultation and collaboration throughout the design process. As mass production revolutionized the industry, car showrooms evolved from simple garages to grand architectural statements. General Motors' "Art and Colour Section," established in 1927 under Harley Earl, revolutionized how cars were displayed. Elegant showrooms featuring dramatic lighting, rotating platforms, and luxurious surroundings elevated the automobile from mere transportation to aspirational lifestyle statement. Battista Pininfarina, 'Pinin' Farina founded Carrozzeria Pinin Farina in 1930. This company was ... More designed to build special car bodies for a number of select customers. They are associated with some of the most famous sports car designs, including the Ferrari Dino, Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider, Lancia Flaminia. Pininfarina is particularly associated with Italian cars, and Ferrari in particular, but also produced designs for General Motors, Jaguar, Peugeot and many others. In 1961, at the age of 68, Battista passed the company on to his son, Sergio. (Photo by National Motor Museum/) The digital revolution of the 1990s and 2000s brought online configurators, allowing consumers to experiment with colors and options from home. These tools democratized customization but lacked the tactile experience of traditional showrooms. Automakers experimented with augmented reality apps that projected virtual vehicles onto smartphone screens, but the experience remained limited by small displays. November 2017, A model of a car with a tablet app to change its color via augmented reality. Spatial computing represents the next step in this evolution, attempting to bridge the gap between digital convenience and physical experience. Whether it succeeds may depend on addressing some fundamental challenges. The traditional process of acquiring a vehicle is deeply intertwined with sensory experience. The distinct aroma of premium materials, the reassuring solidity of interior controls, and, most importantly, the dynamic feedback of driving – these are intrinsic elements that contribute significantly to a buyer's connection with a car. These tactile and experiential facets are, by their very nature, resistant to complete digital translation. The nuanced feedback and emotional resonance derived from physical interaction remain a critical component of the evaluation process. More broadly, as luxury brands across various sectors – including fashion houses like Gucci, luggage makers such as Rimowa, jewelers like Bulgari, and automotive manufacturers – experiment with the Apple Vision Pro, spatial computing and XR devices as customer touchpoints, legitimate questions arise concerning the genuine value proposition versus the potential for expensive novelties. Ultimately, while questions of immediate utility versus novelty arise in the context of consumer-facing automotive applications of spatial computing, it's important to acknowledge that this technology has already proven its value as a significant tool in the design world. Across architecture, interior design, and for global design teams collaborating on product development, spatial computing offers tangible benefits in visualization, collaboration, and efficiency. This established utility in the design and creation process provides a crucial context as automotive brands explore its potential as a new customer touchpoint. While Porsche is first among luxury automakers to embrace Apple's platform, the spatial computing landscape is rapidly evolving. Android XR, Google's spatial computing platform, is expected to launch this summer. The platform promises wider accessibility through more affordable hardware options from multiple manufacturers. Samsung's upcoming Project Moohan, a mixed reality headset developed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm and slated for release later this year, may significantly alter the competitive landscape. With an expected price point of approximately $1,800—roughly half that of Apple Vision Pro—and compatibility with the Android ecosystem, it could be the catalyst to make spatial computing not only accessible but attractive to a broader audience. However, the true value and user adoption will depend on the software developers, in this case, Porsche AG, who create compelling experiences for the device's ecosystem. From coach houses to headsets, automotive retail continues to evolve. Porsche's visionOS app represents an interesting experiment in high-end digital experiences, but whether it signals a fundamental shift or merely an expensive detour remains to be seen. As spatial computing becomes more accessible through competing platforms and devices, its true impact on automotive retail will become clearer. This year promises to be particularly exciting, with highly anticipated showcases like Apple's WWDC 2025 and Google I/O potentially revealing further advancements and strategies in this space, among other developments across the tech landscape. For now, spatial computing stands as another chapter in the ongoing tension between digital convenience and physical experience—a negotiation that has defined automotive retail since the first Model T rolled off the assembly line. Porsche's initiative may prove prescient or premature, but it certainly won't be the last attempt to reimagine how we shop for, customize, and connect with automobiles. The only certainty is that whether through a headset or in a showroom, people's desire to personalize their vehicles—a tradition extending back to the first coachbuilders—will continue driving innovation in automotive retail. View the Apple Vision Pro app here.
