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The 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Picked Up Several Improvements Over Its Predecessor

The Truth About Cars

We don’t spend a ton of time talking about six-figure sports cars here at TTAC, but a new Porsche 911 is worth a look. liter flat-six-cylinder engine producing 502 horsepower – good for a top speed of 195 mph and a 0-60 mph time of just over three seconds. Images: Porsche] Become a TTAC insider. It’s powered by a 4.0-liter

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Porsche presents Mission R concept electric competition car

Green Car Congress

At IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Porsche is presenting the Mission R concept electric car that combines advanced technologies and sustainable materials, such as natural fibre-reinforced plastics, with a passion for racing. The Mission R is on a par with the performance level of the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup.

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Porsche Expands the Panamera Lineup With Two New Variants for 2025

The Truth About Cars

Porsche is increasingly leaning into electrification, and the new hybrid Panamera shows that adding electricity can bring significant performance improvements. Porsche claims a 2.8-second second 0-60 mph time for the Turbo S E-Hybrid, making it two-tenths quicker than its Turbo counterpart. The GTS is expected to get a 4.0-liter

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

Green Car Congress

Porsche has introduced the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car, the first of six or more plug-in hybrids coming from the Volkswagen Group. Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The 918 Spyder. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Ford to Offer Near-Unlimited Color Choices for Mustang GTD

The Truth About Cars

The Ford Mustang GTD looks to be a legitimate Porsche 911 GT3 competitor, but the American automaker is taking a page out of Porsche’s playbook with its new, six-figure machine. The Blue Oval will offer an “Extended Color Palette” with an almost endless number of color choices for the car, mirroring Porsche’s Paint-to-Sample program.

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Lotus Theory 1 previews future sports car design direction

Baua Electric

Lotus estimates a 0-62 mph time of less than 2.5 seconds and a 200-mph top speed for the roughly 3,500-pound EV. In keeping with Lotus founder Colin Chapman’s maxim “simplify, then add lightness,” the seats are actually padding attached directly to the cars carbon fiber tub.

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Tesla Model 3 fleet chosen as new law enforcement vehicle in Texas county

Teslarati

It has 315 miles of range, a top speed of 162 miles per hour, and a 0-60 MPH acceleration time of just 3.1 The vehicle is also the only Model 3 trim to come with Performance Brakes, 20″ Überturbine Wheels, a Carbon Fiber Spoiler, and Aluminum Alloy Pedals. second 0-60 MPH acceleration time, and 480 horsepower.

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