By 
Paul Eisenstein, Executive Editor
Rare are the icons one can call to mind with a single word. For those pop fans, there are the likes of Madonna and Elvis (not Costello, sorry), and of course, Sinatra. In the automotive world, the list is equally select, but certainly, Porsche is one that immediately paints a mental picture. Now, add a second word: Turbo, and the image becomes clear and vivid. Few cars are more iconic and more deeply desired, and the German automaker’s latest incarnation is likely only to enhance that reputation. The car we took delivery of during a several-day stay up in northern New York started out much like the basic 911 sports car, known to aficionados and insiders as the 997. But it didn’t take long to recognize the changes, some subtle, some bold, designed to deliver the maximum acceleration and grip possible from the latest 911 platform. The body is wider, something most ...
OverviewThe Porsche 911 is an automotive icon and it's one of our top choices for enthusiasts who want a sports car for daily driving. The 911 combines driving excitement with everyday... Read full review
Vehicle OverviewPorsche's flagship 911 sports car spawns nearly half a dozen spinoffs for 2007. Joining the existing Carrera models are the track-ready 911 GT3 and GT3 RS coupes, the... Read full review
What Edmunds.com says Still the quintessential sports car after four decades, the 2007 Porsche 911 has a unique blend of style, performance and sound that's unmatched by anything on the... Read full review
"Hard to believe, but test driving sporty convertables, I had avoided Porsche. After only 20 seconds driving this wonder machine, I was in grin heaven. With space for legs (driver side has... Read full review
Though the design is merely an aerodynamically improved version of the standard 911 with a "flying taco" rear wing and a chin spoiler that is difficult to navigate over many dips, the 997... Read full review
GT3 is a one of the all time great rides. Drove 16 hrs down the east coast as snow was soon arriving, got 26 mpg, no tickets, it's 70 degrees. GT3 is built like a vault. Everything works... Read full review
Rare are the icons one can call to mind with a single word. For those pop fans, there are the likes of Madonna and Elvis (not Costello, sorry), and of course, ... Read full review
MSRP: $72,400 - $123,200
"Hard to believe, but test driving sporty convertables, I had avoided Porsche. After only 20 seconds driving this wonder machine, I was in grin heaven. With... Read more
Though the design is merely an aerodynamically improved version of the standard 911 with a "flying taco" rear wing and a chin spoiler that is difficult to... Read more
GT3 is a one of the all time great rides. Drove 16 hrs down the east coast as snow was soon arriving, got 26 mpg, no tickets, it's 70 degrees. GT3 is built... Read more
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By masum | Posted: 24/7/2008
i need more information about porche because i need to make a website on cars. So it is very emergency.
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