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more about #porsche more comments → Mobius: They could shed another 200+ lbs by shedding the passenger seat, and the passenger. Also, they could shed 100 lbs by not selling the car to Americans... more » Mobius: Perhaps they should hire the Top Gear trio as consultants. Clarkson as the strategist, May as the engineer, and Hammond as... the entertainment? Just... more » Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: 8.78 lbs/hp. Pretty good, not amazing. There's something wrong with a world where a Boxter that's under 1.5 tons qualifies as skinny. more » FrankGrimes: Needs more fiberglass. more » powermatic: "That guy's gotta stop... he'll see us." more » Turboner: 16" and 17" hoosiers are quite a bit cheaper than their counterparts, especially when you need a new set every year, which you should with a car like ... more » Turboner: Love it. more » weatherman: I don't know why there's so much hate for this car. I'm not a huge Boxster fan, but this might be the first one I would drive. It looks like a hoot, a... more » Steve_in_NC: at least you admit it. You need to build it in arctic silver with carrera red leather and paint the wheels black. oh and put a Capristo exhaust syst... more » snapoversteer 'bout to get told: It's funny to me; I guess everyone has his own view of which weight saving measures are palatable. When I looked at your list and saw how little weig... more » VeeArrrSix: I like the top. Reminds me of putting the cover on a buddy's old boat. more » loquaciousmusic: I'm embarrassed to share that I bought my Audi at New Country of Greenwich. They were actually really nice -- and I'm not a horrible financial indust... more » Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: 2BG2B-FRBMBD Little too big to fit. Then again, it wouldn't matter. I'd say the country has gotten tired of giving fat payoffs to the guys who put ... more » bzr: It's only hilarious if that Cayenne Turbo ends up in the shop. more » that ain't the way to have fun, son: The douchiest douche of them all... more » -
#laautoshow
Porsche Boxster Spyder Glides Almost Weightlessly Into LA
The Porsche Boxster Spyder is 176 lbs lighter than a Boxster S and 10 heavier than the original 989 Boxster. We told you how it got lighter by using loops instead of door handles. Now see it in person. More » -
#laautoshow
VIDEO: Driving the Porsche Boxster Spyder
Earlier we made fun of the Porsche Boxster Spyder for losing a tiny bit of weight and adding a ton of cost. Then we watched this video and it changed our minds. Even the gimmicky door pulls are cool. More » -
#licenseplates
Wall Street Banker's Vanity License Plate Would Get An Auto Exec Tarred, Feathered
Andrew Ross Sorkin, author of the book "Too Big to Fail," brings us this personalized license plate belonging to Morgan Stanley Vice-Chairman Rob Kindler who thought it appropriate to make a joke of the current financial mess. [AndrewRossSorkin.com] -
#newcars
How The Porsche Boxster Spyder Shed 176 Lbs And How It Can Lose More
The new Porsche Boxster Spyder makes 10 HP more than the regular Boxster S but, more importantly, at 2,811 Lbs it's 176 Lbs lighter. Here's how Porsche shed that weight and how it could have lost more. More » -
#carpocalypse
Hyundai Feasts In November, Sales Up 46%
The biggest winner this November appears to be Hyundai, with sales up 46% month-to-month with 2008. The losers? Chrysler and Suzuki, dropping 25% and 52%, respectively. The Carpocalypse ain't over yet. More » -
#detroitautoshow
Detroit Auto Show Pretends It Has Aston, Ferrari, Rolls, Porsche and Lambo
According to the Detroit Free Press, the 2010 Detroit Auto Show will see a limited return for Nissan, but more interestingly Aston Martin, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini and Porsche will have completely separate, invite-only displays at the MGM Grand Casino. More » -
#customcars
How To Hide The Porsche Panamera’s Ugly
A Dubai tuner has worked out how to enjoy the Porsche Panamera's performance without getting made fun of for its hideous looks. This shades-of-brown camo should blend nicely into a desert background while visually breaking up the heavy design. [CrankandPiston] -
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#lolcars
Chocolate Porsche: The Tastiest Sports Car Ever
A Porsche dealership in the Netherlands created the sweetest Porsche ever, covering a 911 Carrera in 175kg of Swiss chocolate as part of a publicity stunt for the Dutch feast of Sinterklaas. More chocolate-covered goodness below. More » -
#cardesign
Porsche Panamera Styling Inspiration Discovered
It's been just over a year since the Porsche Panamera's official images debuted here. Surprisingly, it's taken this long for the real inspiration of the weirdo shape to be uncovered, say 'ello to to the Bristol 405. [TTAC] -
#24hoursoflemons
What's It Like Racing A $500 Porsche 928 Shooting Brake?
First thing you need to know: the Members Only Porsche 928 LeMons car isn't a factory shooting brake; the freaks at Evil Genius Racing made that engine-turned roof themselves. More » -
#spyphotos
Porsche "Roxster" Spotted Cruising Santa Barbara
Are you a Porsche-phile? Ready to have salt added to the spit already in your eye? This may be the so-called Porsche Roxster compact-crossover, or a smaller Cayenne, either way, gross. Here's some milk to wash down the bile. [VWVortex] -
#carart
The Art Of Car Logos
Artist Timothy Raines focuses much of his talent on automobile logos in his series "Brand As Art." He makes the Cavillino in these works Rampante and spreads Bentley's wings with a triptych. Glorious and gorgeous!
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#newcars
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R Now Less Likely To Kill Racers
The main goal for the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R isn't more performance, it's drivability and "easier" handling, two thing the GT3 Cup S it replaces wasn't known for. Also, it's got a ginormous rear wing. More » -
#carmovies
Inheritance: Indie Short Features Nissan GT-R Beating Porsche 911
Despite the polished appearance and cinematic race sequence, this isn't a Nissan GT-R advertisement. It's an indie short by Dylan Osborn and friends filmed guerrilla-style against a New England backdrop. Datsun 240Z and a Morgan Aero 8? Nice. [DylanOsborn.com] -
#lolcars
Hurricane Ida Buries Porsche Cayman In North Carolina Beach
The No'reaster/Hurricane Ida combo passing over the East coast last week wreaked a fair bit of havoc. It even managed to sink a Porsche Cayman into the sand of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Best buried treasure ever? [Asylum] -
#carculture
Porsche Family Private Watch Collection Up For Auction
Hodinkee just tipped us that 49 watches from the Porsche family private collection are up for auction at Bonhams. The best part? With many around $1,600, you could actually afford to own a Porsche heirloom. Full catalog below. More » -
#nicepriceorcrackpipe
Hey, You Got Your Apple Pie in my Sauerbraten — for $15,000!
With the 944, Porsche gave us a highly capable sports car with a decidedly Germanic personality. Chevy has taken a more muscular approach to the Corvette's development. Today, Nice Price or Crack Pipe wonders what their marriage would be like? More » -
#newcars
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Reviewed
Fact #1: At least two members of Jalopnik's editorial team have a raging man-crush on Chris Harris. Fact #2: He's the first person outside Porsche to take a spin in the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Here's the video. More » -
#breaking
Volkswagen-Porsche World's Largest Automaker, Toyota The New GM
VW-Porsche has overtaken Toyota as the world's largest automaker, at least through the first nine months of 2009, having produced 4.4 million cars to Toyota's 4.0 million. Somebody warn Poland. More »
