Creator of the first Porsche 911 was found dead, Thursday of unknown causes in Austria. The creator of first Porsche 911, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, was found dead Thursday, April 5, in Salzburg, Austria, at the age of 76 years.  Causes of death are unknown yet. German designer was born on December 11, in 1935 in Stuttgart, his parents being Dorothea and Ferry Porsche. His grandfather was even Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of company.

In 1957, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche or “Butzi”, as it was called by family, has enrolled at the School of Design, but only after a year he was expelled. Thus, in 1958, he joined Porsche and drew a successor to the 356.

After four years, took over leadership of the design department. In 1963 he completed Porsche 901 project, but because Peugeot had rights on “0″ particle, he had to change its name to 911.

Ford – PSA partnership will exclude large diesels

After more than 20 million diesel engines built together for 12 years, Ford and PSA ceases to work for manufacturing units larger than 2.0 liters.

In the past 12 years Ford and PSA have collaborated in developing diesel engines for which were made nearly 20 million engines. Recently, the two companies have announced that from now on won’t build anymore 2.0 liter diesel engines or higher, while the two builders are going to take different paths.

This decision does not apply to power units with a displacement between 1.4 and 1.6 liters, representing 70% of thrusters built in the 12 years of partnership. The first vehicles that will benefit from this change will be commercial vehicles that will be built after 2015.

French officials argue that this decision has no relation to the recent alliance between PSA and GM. U.S. group recently bought seven percent stake in French company and will build a common platform where will be manufactured several models of the two groups.

7 minutes and 40 seconds. That’s say the people from Porsche that would have taken the new Porsche 911 to go through a lap on the famous Nurburgring circuit – where almost all manufacturers of sports cars on the track hunt the record. Previous-generation Porsche 911 (997) was, in its time, weaker by 13 seconds.

Not worth to talking about an official value, certified by sports bodies or even the Guinness Book, but is a time obtained during the test plant with the new 911 on Nurburgring. However, it is enough for the marketing department of the Germans to use this information as a “weapon” in favor of the Porsche 911.

The model that was obtained this time was a Porsche 911 Carrera S with sport suspension package which lowers the body by 20 mm, but the tires were standard. This means that the new 911 Carrera S with no special modifications, is as fast on Nurburgring as 911 GT3 racer based on the previous generation.

Interestingly, the Germans will thus highlight and input electronics, the model is equipped with the new Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control, as well as automatic gearbox with a dual-clutch PDK. The engine of the Carrera S is a boxer with 6-cylinder, 3.8 liters and 400 horsepower – while the GT3 has a 4.0 liter engine and 435 horsepower, plus more sporting settings.

However, there are many who argue that the 911 has a long time to catch the Nissan GT-R, whose record of 7:24 minutes is further challenged by Porsche. German officials say that the new 911 will receive a comprehensive racing program customization, including the chassis settings and carbon fiber components, so do not worry about the confrontation with Japanese rival.

Suspicions about the veracity of images with the new Porsche 911 recently appeared on the internet are shattered formally by those from Porsche, which gives us the details and official images of next-generation Porsche 911 (code 991), which will be seen live at the Show Frankfurt Auto 2011.

Considerations on the design of the new 911 is not much point to make, we resumed only to notice subtle evolution from the previous generation, the new Porsche 911 keep the sporty essence and the unique fingerprint, even if the model has already reached at a considerable age, with a history of 48 years in back.

The new Porsche 911 is a little more bulky than its predecessor: the length is 4.49 meters (plus 5.6 cm), width 1.87 meters (plus 6.5 cm) and height of 1.29 meters (1 1 cm less). Of course, the wheelbase is 10 cm higher, reaching 2.45 meters, providing a better interior space.

As before, initially Porsche 911 is available in two versions: Carrera and Carrera S. First enjoy a 3.4-liter boxer engine, six-cylinder with direct injection, developing 350 hp – the version with the PDK sequence, starting 0-100 km / h in 4.6 seconds, and if Sport Chrono package is chosen, with the “magic” Sport Plus, the value drops to 4.4 seconds. Maximum speed of 911 Carrera amounts to 288 km / h.

For those who want more, there is 911 Carrera S. This version has also a six-cylinder boxer engine with direct injection, but its displacement is 3.8 liters and maximum power is 400 hp. Therefore, if the machine is equipped with the PDK transmission, starting 0-100 km / h is better than the Carrera, it is 4.3 seconds, and the Sport Chrono package version, can reach 100 km / h in just 4.1 seconds. In the case of Carrera S, the maximum speed exceeds 300 km / h.

The Germans put great emphasis and less pollution of the new Porsche 911, which promises better efficiency by 16% from the previous generation. Under the new rules metering NEDC (New European Driving Cycle), the two 911 versions announced theoretical an average consumption of: Carrera boasts just 8.2 litres/100 km (1.6 litres/100km less than the previous model) and the Carrera S promises 8.7 litres/100km (1.5 liters more than the previous version).

Sometimes can be excused my enthusiasm. But few are models that I enjoy sincere joy that found equal in intensity to that of childhood. Yes, that Porsche is the ideal that I want is everything what Porsche 911 has and had not.

It is based on a 911 chassis from the period 1969-1989. Completely undress the model, which kept the original wheelbase position pillars, roofline, catching suspension and gearbox. The rest is restored, reinvented, and re-imagined to bring improved performance and driving pleasure / riding to another level. Chassis welding receive extra points plus a torsional rigidity increase extra frame.

We have a McPherson suspension; it gives up for the torsion bars. There have also been used in motorsport suspension components that allow multiple adjustments and settings. ZF steering is replaced with an electric-hydraulic, which ones from Singer argue that keep the feedback offered by conventional models, but offers faster reactions. Porsche models are renowned for performance braking systems. Singer 911 is a system with Brembo four-piston calipers and discs derived from those used on competition model 917.

Motoring is based on the most advanced air-cooled engine in the range of 911, 3.6 liter boxer engine mounted on 993. Cylinder air cooled propeller original oil / evolved to 3.82 liters. Engine’s internal components are from the new generation, for example, comes from the crankshaft 997 GT3. Engine performance will be managed by an electronic unit, Motec M800, allowing options such as launch control and traction control. Singer offers two power stages, a basic version of 360 hp and a generous torque area, plus a version with appetite that develops 425 horsepower circuit and 460 Nm.

You will find a manual gearbox with 6 reports, G50, plus a clutch that can withstand a torque of 950 Nm. It was omitted from stock or limited-slip differential. And all in a package that has a mass of 1090 kg, and 425 hp version is impressive performance. 0-100 km / h in 3.9 sec / 0-160 km / h in 8.5 seconds and a top speed of around 280 km / h.

Regarding the outside line, inspired designs were from ST and 911 RSR. The only original elements are metal panels of the door. Otherwise everything is carbon fiber. The Singer 911 is considered a puzzle design. I am inspired by so many generations’ elements 911 that can be considered a subject of study.

Even if the most powerful version of Porsche 911 remains Carrera Turbo S (530 hp), new special edition of Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 is the sportiest 911 with aspirated engine and rear-wheel drive. Here are all the details and official images.

Behold, the rumors about the wildest 911 of the current generation are come true: the Germans officially launches the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0, a beast with aspirated engine and rear-wheel drive, in fact, a circuit model approved for road use.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 will be produced in a limited edition of just 600 copies, most of which will become the most likely cars competing in various racing car. In fact, this new engine version comes from the race model Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, is about a boxer with 6-cylinder and a displacement increased to 3996 cc, a maximum output of 500 CP/8.250 rpm (which means a ratio of 125 bhp / liter that is great for a aspirated engine) and a maximum torque of 460 Nm/5.750 rpm.

The gearbox is obviously manual of 6-speed with the top five with reports 13% shorter than the normal version 911 GT3, while during the shift is also smaller. If the speed remains the same as the GT3 RS, 310 km / h, starting 0-100 km / h is better with … 0.1 seconds and is now 3.9 seconds, while 200km / h are reached in 12 seconds.

Interestingly, the drag coefficient of this latest version, 911 GT3 RS 4.0 is significantly higher than GT3 RS (0.34 to 0.33), aerodynamic accessories are designed to lend stability on curves. Huge adjustable rear wing is made of carbon fiber and aluminum, and the small deflection “flics” on side front bumper is mounted on a Porsche first series.

For a even better handling, the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 benefits from a diet, not very high (saving only 10 kg), but effective. Thus, the seats are from carbon fiber hoods and fenders are also from carbon fiber, even the mats are made from a very light plastic. Therefore, the total mass of Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 is 1360 kg with full tank. That report mass / power of 2.72 kg / hp.