What you see above is reportedly a Porsche 911 Hybrid during a testing session. But is it actually a hybrid? Well, considering the entire auto industry is prepping their own gas-electric vehicles it would only make sense that Porsche would do the same.

WorldCarFans points to the fact that there are definitely hybrid versions of the Cayenne and Panamera just over the hybrid so it should come as no surprise that they would do the same to their iconic 911.

The real proof comes to us through the photographer that actually took the picture who was expecting the 911’s exhaust to boom but instead was met with a silent vehicle. I think it’s safe to say we’ll see a Porsche 911 Hybrid being announced at some point in the near future.

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It seems that a Jalopnik tipster has told them that there is a limited edition Porsche Supersport that will be based on the 911 Carrera 4S.

This vehicle will apparantly share the same widebody as the C4S while also featuring Fuchs-style wheels, a “double bubble roof”, ducktail spoiler, brown interior and gray exterior.

These rumors have yet to be confirmed by Porsche but if they are true you can expect this car sometime next year for upwards of $220,000.

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Porsche 911 Turbo Sportec

Swiss based tuning specialist, Sportec, has revealed a new version of its 911 Turbo based SPR1 that raises the 3.6-liter flat six’s output to a staggering 858 horsepower at 8,200 rpm. Power is channeled to all four wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.

Weighing in at 2,965 lbs, the power-to-weight ratio is 637 horsepower per ton. According to Sportec, the SPR1 goes 0- 62mph in just 3.0 seconds and 186mph in just 18.9 seconds. The Swiss company said that the supercar has recorded a top speed in excess of 236mph at Nardo, Italy.

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Wimmer Porsche 911 GT2

The engineers at German tuning firm, Wimmer Racing Technology, have taken Porsche’s top-of-the-line 911 GT2 and taken it to an even further extreme. They puttered around with the electronics and replaced the twin turbochargers, camshafts, exhaust system and cylinder heads. Wimmer has brought the overall output up to an amazing 680 horsepower and 642 lb-ft of torque.

With all that power in the back, the Wimmer RS GT2 can accelerate to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 221 miles per hour. Along with the carbon-fiber body kit, re-tuned suspension and 21″ wheels, the modifications tack on an extra $40,000 to the “stock” GT2’s $191,700 list price, for an on-the-street price tag of over $230k.

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Car thieves should be smart enough to keep up with current anti-theft technologies, right? Well their overall smartness fails to impress us. Which is a good thing considering that we don’t want to have our cars stolen.

A man from Minnesota called 911 out more than once to brag that the cops are really bad at catching him. The car thief called the police after they have already started chasing him. Soon enough he crashed into a guardrail, abandoned the car and left on foot. Police proved him right at first as they lost track of him initially. When another man called 911 later that night concerned about a prowler on his property the law enforcers apprehended the suspect hiding in a shed. Overall score thief one, police one. Although I have a feeling the police will win this one in extra time.

via CBS

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When you drive, you have to focus on where you are going. And among the known distractions has to be the presence or use of mobile phones by drivers while driving. While we have seen a lot of laws passed regarding the ban of cell phone use while driving, it doesn’t seem to be working as planned.

We have seen a lot of hands-free innovations and the Ford Sync seems to have significantly contributed towards improving driving focus. A new study shows that Ford’s SYNC hands-free system significantly reduces the level of distraction when drivers select a phone number or choose a song on their MP3 player compared with the same operations with hand-held cell phones and music players.

“We know people want to stay connected in their vehicles, so Ford is continuing to deliver that connectivity for them responsibly and safely,” says Susan Cischke, Ford’s group vice president of Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering. “Our SYNC research backs up what most of us instinctively know — that it is better while driving to place a call using a voice interface than dialing manually, because you can keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.”

Ford is expanding its connectivity leadership by introducing SYNC’s new 911 Assist feature that adds post-crash emergency assistance, and new traffic updates, directions and related driving information to help drivers save time and fuel while reducing distraction.

(Source) Press

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It’s not everyday that we get to see a 1000-horsepower car, let alone a Porsche 911. You think that’s not even a possibility? Well then think again folks. A certain Tym Switzer managed to do just that. He has his own tuning company, the Switzer Performance Innovation of Oberlin, Ohio managed to develop a bolt-on tuning package for that Porsche 997 911 Turbo to get you Bugatti Veyron performance.

The supercar will get to 1000-horsepower and it will reach 60mph in 2 seconds. It will need 9.79 seconds to go through the 1/4 mile at 146 mph (video below). Want that in your 911? Go get those much needed funds to purchase one. You will be paying $49,990 for the 1000-horsepower Porsche.

via Press

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Porsche has always been tagged with luxury and speed. But nothing beats having a good product line to which other car manufacturers like BMW and Audi have invested in through the years. To expand its niche, Porsche is said to be ready to unveil some new lines in its fold and India is the place where they will be first seen.

Among the Porsche cars being tested and benchmarked include:

1. The Porsche Panamera
2. The New Cayenne
3. New Generation 911
4. New Boxster Speedster

Porsche is setting its eyes on the new car launches with heightened hopes and aspirations. Their strategy is bound to bring new excitement in the Indian car market and help build on its already familiar and stable brand name as well.

(Source) Carazoo

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