Why Have Spoilers for Your Porsche?

A Porsche car is a beautiful piece of engineering and craftsmanship. So, do you really need to improve on it? Is there any scope to make it better? Won't an aftermarket Porsche Spoilers impact the aerodynamics in a negative way? These are some of the questions that come to any Porsche car owner. Before we can answer these very pertinent questions, we have to understand what is the use of spoilers in a high performance car such as Porsche.

Porsche front spoilers are a great way to enhance the aesthetics of a car. When teamed up with rear spoilers, they impart a sporty look to a car. But looks are not that only thing they are used for. There is a much more important benefit. And that's car's performance. Spoilers improve a car's handling and aerodynamics. Front spoilers which are also known as 'air dams' spoil or disrupt the obstructive air flow and keep the front of car pressed to the road by preventing too much air flow from going under the car. In technical terms, they reduce the aerodynamic lift and drag.

Similarly, rear spoilers or rear diffusers work with the front spoilers and wings to increase the downforce of a Porsche. A rear diffuser is installed on the underside of a Porsche and causes the air beneath the car to travel faster than the air flow around the car. This creates a low pressure vacuum in the rear of the car and keeps the car grounded. Thus, the rear diffuser helps channel the air flow under the car in to the low pressure area created in the rear end of the car as it moves.

These enhancements in normal cars are only for cosmetic purposes but for a Porsche enthusiast who loves to race his car, spoilers are a must have.

Since, spoilers can affect a Porsche's aerodynamics and performance so drastically, they have to be chosen carefully. All spoilers are not made same. There is great variation in their design, construction and material. It is very important that you select the correct spoilers for your model. You should check the antecedents and reputation of the company which designed the spoilers. The material of the spoilers also creates a huge difference in performance, durability and affordability of the spoilers. The best material for spoilers is Polyurethane which is almost indestructible. While fiberglass and Carbon-fiber break easily on impact, polyurethane is very durable. Spoilers made of Polyurethane are also easy to install and paint. If you happen to buy spoilers from a reputed company, then there is good probability that even a layman can install it with minimal tools.

To summarise, Porsche spoilers are a great addition to your car but before making any purchase make sure that you get the best quality at the best price.

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What's Special About The 1969 Porsche 912? - Origins

The Porsche 912 began as the Porsche 901, introduced at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1963. Porsche's new Model 901 for 1964 was a sensation to some and viewed with skepticism by others. In addition to a slightly larger and distinctly attractive new body, the 901 featured Porsche's new 6 cylinder, air cooled, race-derived, double overhead cam engine.

In what seems to have been a rare mistake, Porsche gave their new passenger car the 901 model designation. However, a French company had an existing copyright on all European passenger car model designations with a zero in the middle position.

Porsche adjusted quickly and introduced the new 1965 Model 911 the year after the Frankfurt Auto Show. (Porsche could, and did, use the center zero on race car models, including the stunning fiberglass bodied 904, the 907 and 908.)

Early sales of the then-revolutionary 911 were slow. Many Porsche owners who might have been early 911 buyers may have been unsure of the new 6 cylinder engine.

Thousands of owners, though, were very happy with the legendary 4 cylinder pushrod engine that had served them faithfully since the early 1950s.

The Porsche factory had a supply of the Model 356 engines on hand, so it didn't take long for the new 912 to be introduced with the more familiar engine in 1965.

The 1965 "painted dash" and later 912s were well received. The 912 actually outsold the much faster (and more expensive) 911 by about two to one in the 1965 model year.

And for good reason; the Porsche 912 featured a slightly de-tuned version of the well-known Model 356 Super 90 engine and a snappy new design. Beneath the exquisite new Porsche body were the 911's independent 4 wheel torsion bar suspension and race-proven chassis features.

The 912 was roomier than the Model 356. It also had better driver visibility and boasted almost perfect 45/55 front/rear weight distribution. The 912 cost less and weighed less than the 911.

The 912 was easier (and less expensive) to maintain. The 912's economical, durable, and race-proven engine traced its roots back through the successful "giant killer" Porsche Model 356 variants and directly to Dr. Porsche's Volkswagen of the late 1930s.

Porsche reportedly manufactured 31,270 912s during the 1965 to 1969 model years.

In the final 1969 model year, a reported 4,679 912s rolled off Porsche assembly line into the garages of eager buyers all over the world.

Mine is pictured above, in British Columbia after having been driven on U.S. Route 95 without incident from the Mexican border at San Luis, Arizona to Eastport Idaho at the Canadian border. The car has its original 1969 yellow on black California license plates and new (2006) Grand Prix White paint.

It was built as a Light Ivory 4-speed Coupe with tinted windows, front and rear bumper horns and a Blaupunkt AM/FM/SW radio. It rolled off the Porsche assembly line on May 13, 1969.

For many, including this Writer, the 1969 912 was, and is, the perfect sports car for the common man or woman.

It also happens to be an ideal high performance ride for enjoying America's current and former U.S. highways in classic style.

Michael "Mike" Newlon Retired in 2005 after a dual career in private sector corporate management and as a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserve.

When he is not exploring current or former U.S. highways, like CA 99, in his Porsche 912 or Lincoln Town Car, Mike enjoys reading 20th Century history and popular action novels.

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A Brief History of the Classic Porsche 911

The Porsche 911 has always been up there with the best when it comes to ferociously fast, 2-door sports coupe. Over the years while the exquisite styling has remained, the engine and interior have adapted and transformed into the digital age. Here is a quick look at how the car has become such a success.

The first 911 was built back in 1963, it was aimed to be more powerful, bigger and more comfortable than the Porsche 356. The layout was revolutionary, with a new air-cooled engine in the back instead of the front of the car. Three years later saw the introduction of the "911S". The engines power was booted from 128bhp to 160bhp, together with adding a rear spoiler for extra grip. This was also the first model where the infamous 5 spoke alloy wheels were made available, a design that would become a symbol of the 911 legacy. The 911ST was produced for racing, with a 2.4 litre engine producing 8000rpm. These vehicles exploded out of the blocks, and experienced success at the Daytona 6 hours, the Sebring 12 hours and the 1000km Nürburgring races.

As Porsche tweaked the car with modifications and changes, many other models were born along the way. The most significant of these were the Carrera RS (racing sport), considered to be the greatest collector's item of all the 911 fleet. Born in 1973, the model was more an even more explosive version of the 911S, governed by its larger 2.7 litre engine that developed 210bhp. A revamped stronger spoiler was fitted, along with larger brakes and larger wheels.

1974 saw the introduction of the 911 turbo. The original models did have their problems, while it had incredible acceleration, the company needed to quickly address the difficult handling and severe turbo lag. The turbo legacy lasted for 15 years, with the last being solitary model to acquire an impressive five-speed gearbox.

As the original script was changed one final time in 1983 when the 3.2 Carrera was launched. The most powerful model could do the 0-60 test in 5.7 seconds with top out at a speed of 150 mph. this was down to the new 3.2 engine featuring higher domed pistons to significantly increase the engine ratio.

The success of the classic 911 was marked with two special models, the 'Commemorative Edition' model in 1988 and the Anniversary Edition; marking the production of 250,000 Porsche 911 and the models' 25th birthday respectively.

Gregory Greene is writing on behalf of Bramleys in Surrey, the best choice for a Porsche Dealer or when choosing a Porsche Specialist for buying your next prestigious or luxury motor car.

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The New Porsche 911 Is Unveiled for 2012

Even since Porsche's humble beginnings, the company has always pursued different directions that some other car manufacturers have and broke new ground in technology and design advances, which is still something Porsche continues today. The company originally was founded and established by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, who was an Austrian automotive engineer, in 1931.

Ferdinand Porsche's early years were spent as a design engineer and consultant, which led him to create some of his best known vehicles. In fact he was responsible for creating the very first hybrid vehicle (gasoline-electric), the Volkswagen Beetle, also the Mercedes-Benz SSK/SS, as well as the first of many Porsche cars that bore his name, which were to become the forerunner of the famous Porsche 356, 550 and 911 models. Ferdinand Porsche is also credited developing the first race car with mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout, called the 1923 Benz "Tropfenwagen".

Fast forward to the current day and Porsche is still breaking new ground, while changing the shape of the motoring world, especially the luxury car market, as Porsche just announced their new Porsche 911 which will make its debut and start production in 2012.

The new Porsche 911 (or as Porsche refer to it, the 991 model) will be available initially in two versions "the Carrera and the Carrera S". The Porsche 911 is still the backbone of Porsche's worldwide business and success. It is also a very competitive model which has been involved in motor-sport and synonymous with motor racing since its inception in 1963; having competed in races like the 24 hour Le Mans to grueling (tested to the limit) races like the Paris to Dakar rally.

Everything about the Porsche 911 is race proven and race-bred, the new 911 follows firmly in its predecessor's footsteps with its overall look and feel. Although this is a redesign, as opposed to just a face-lift, body-wise the over all aesthetics and shape are a 911, but the car has received some clever nip and tucks. This new 911 has much sleeker looking on appearance, with a slightly longer wheel-base and its wider body, than its for-runner 911 (the 997 model), this is aimed firmly at giving the new car greatly improved handling and stability.

The big news comes under the bonnet and coupled to the new engine is the new Porsche seven speed manual gear box, which is a first for a production road going sports car. The new gearbox features a traditional "H-gate" design, seen on many racing cars, this is a unique addition in this age, especially as so many other competitors are focused on hand-paddle computer controlled gear change systems.

This new addition to the Porsche stable is a car to beat, as it has raised the bar once again and will sure have its competitors focused in its rear view mirror in more ways than one.

Gregory Greene is writing on behalf of Bramleys in Surrey, the best choice for a Porsche Specialist or when choosing a Classic Car Dealers for purchasing your next prestigious or luxury motor car.

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Porsce Coupe - New Porsche Carrera 911 - 991

 Porsche has officially launched a new addition to its family of iconic coupes, the Porsche 911 (991) Carrera. It introduces a completely new generation to the iconic coupes Porsche is widely known and commended for since its launch in 1963.

The new Porsche 911 (991) exudes the power, elegance and sophistication unique to the Porsche 911 family. The distinctive silhouette is still very eye catching with the integration of new exciting contours and specifically designed details; a 100mm longer wheelbase for enhanced stability and bigger interior space; front and rear overhangs are shorter, maintaining the compact footprint that has been a longstanding 911 attribute; the sporting stance is accentuated by the lower roof line and a wider front track increases on-road presence further still while raising the renowned chassis dynamics.

The rear-mounted, flat six cylinder engine is an equally symbolic component of the 911 identity; and behind the rear axle of the new car lies an up rated range of powerful, efficient and evocative 'boxer' engines. The Porsche 911 Carrera is powered by a new 3.4-litre engine developing 350 hp, and the Carrera S features a 400 hp version of the familiar 3.8-litre. The engines have been enhances to an all new engine which offers improved performance for both models. The 3.4-litre Carrera with PDK accelerates from 0-62mph in 4.6 sec, 0.1 sec quicker than the prior model. Pressing the Sport Plus button on the optional Sport Chrono Pack cuts that to 4.4 sec. The 3.8-litre Carrera S with PDK can accelerate from 0- 62 mph in 4.3 sec (Sport Plus 4.1 sec), 0.2sec quicker than its predecessor.

The new Porsche 911 Carrera will be available from 17 December 2011; standard equipment on all models is leather interior, sports seats, automatic climate control, Bi-Xenon headlights, 7-inch colour touch-screen Porsche Communication Management with satellite navigation, a universal audio interface offering MP3 connectivity, Porsche Stability Management (PSM) and a three year warranty. The Carrera S adds 20-inch alloy wheels, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with rear limited slip differential, in addition to the power advantage of the larger 3.8-litre engine.

Every Porsche 911 comes fitted with Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), a sophisticated vehicle security package approved to Thatcham Category 5 standard and Porsche will be giving their customers the opportunity to discover the potential of their new car by taking part in a complimentary course at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone.

For car aficionados who are excited about this latest addition to the Porsche Family, information about the leasing rates for the new Porsche 911 Carrera is now available at here.

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Porsche Car's Most Wanted, a Brief Guide to The Air Cooled Models

The Porsche sports car company has come along way since its early beginnings, the company was founded as Dr. Ferdinand Porsche in 1931 who was an Austrian engineer born in "Maffersdorf", at the time of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Porsche GmbH initially offered motor vehicle development work and consultancy for the then German Government and the first major project was to develop a car for the people, this was later called the Volkswagen Käfer (or VW Beetle as it became known to the English). It wasn't until 1939 that Dr. Ferdinand Porsche developed the first car the bore his name, the "Porsche 64", it was developed using many components from the Beetle. The first road certified Porsche that was available to the public to buy was the Porsche 356; it went on general sale in 1948.

The Porsche 356 is still an iconic sports car, and in with today's prices, commands a very high price if you can find an original early example or a rare Porsche 356 "Carrera" model, as these are always in demand by serious car collectors or Porsche fan's who want to drive some motoring history. As back in 1951, the little known Porsche 356 SL took a class victory at the Le Mans 24 Hour Race, which placed it firmly on the sports car map.

Next on the Porsche most wanted list would have to be the Porsche 550 Spyder, which was a roof-less out-and-out light weight developed race car, in 1956 the 550 Spyder took its first overall victory, at the Targa Florio, Italy. The 550 Spyder was immortalised with a one of its most famous owners and movie legend James Dean, who died behind the wheel of his 550 Spyder in a road traffic accident.

The 911 was first debuted in 1964 and went into production. This was another air-cooled, rear-engined sports car, this time sporting a flat six-cylinder "boxer" style engine. Because of the successes of both the 356 and the 550 Spyder, the Porsche 911 attracted immediate attention from around the world and today is what typifies the Porsche name and brand. In a recent international poll for the award of "Car of the Century", the 911 came fifth, so it just shows the car's popularity.

Also from the 911 stable is the Porsche 911 RS Carrera which was first produced in 1973 this was the Porsche to own on the 70's and was handed down technology and many parts from the factory Porsche Race Team, which was due to their many racing victories around the world. The 911 body styling influence can still be seen in most of the current Porsche water-cooled models.

Gregory Greene is writing on behalf of Romans International, the best choice for a Porsche Dealership Surrey or when choosing a Pre owned Porsche for your next luxury sports car.

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