HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR READERS....
And to start the year off perfectly, we renew our acquaintance with the amazing Carrera GT
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CLASSIFIED CAR OF THE WEEK
Original Gulf Blue/Midnight leather. Number 154 of 528 coupes, US spec,
uprated to European power spec. Superb, unrestored condition. PCA
concours awards, perfect underneath. For further details visit our classified pages.1973 Carrera 2.7 - £38,500  Don't miss... If you're already an Porsche enthusiast, have a look around the site and be sure to check out the latest progress on our team cars, the extensive cars for sale section, Porsche car books for sale in our library and if you've missed an issue, go to back issues Editor's Book of the month!
All the top Porsche models are shown in brilliant colour, accompanied by history, analysis, full technical details and interviews with designers, test drivers and engineers. Published to celebrate Porsche's first sixty years and produced in full co-operation with Porsche AG.  New Ultimate Buyers Guide!Full colour throughout. This new Ultimate Buyers’ Guide is a handy A5-sized one-stop reference for all the classic production 911s built from 2004 and still in production, describing the design differences, year by year changes, vehicle identification data, performance, colours and options. Using colour photography throughout, we suggest what to look for when choosing and buying a used example. Click Here Next Month in 911 & Porsche World ON THE FRONT LINE
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Porsche will surely be keeping everything crossed right now. It is in uncharted territory in launching a new model into a full-on global recession. I'm talking about the new Panamera (full details in the Feb issue). This is as big a departure for the company as the Cayenne was. And the timing couldn't be worse. Still, if anyone can weather the storm, then we know the boys from Stuttgart can. Wisely, they're playing down the sales expectations, saying that they'll be quite happy, thank you, with just 20,000 cars sold, a sales prediction they will surely achieve. Of course, the first challenge is to build a car that people actually want to buy and, judging by some of the opinions expressed and the internet forum tittle-tattle, it's going to be an uphill battle. Personally I'm reserving judgement until I see, and drive, the car. Looking at the dimensions,; no higher than a 911, 21inches longer and five inches wider, it's certainly going to be imposing on the road! I can't wait. Perversely, perhaps, I'm also looking forward to driving the Cayenne diesel. This New Year that's upon us is going to be a very interesting one for the boys from Stuttgart - and equally for all us Porsche enthusiasts and we look forward to sharing our experiences with you all. Here's to 2009....
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Steve Bennett, editor, 911 & Porsche World
Inside the latest issue...
 Inside this issue...  Not many racing drivers have had a professional career that's lasted as long as Tim Harvey's. Even at 48, he beat a field of young hot-shots to grab this year's Carrera Cup, but live began racing a Porsche-powered Tiga back in the 1980s Inside this issue...  Porsche's superb Boxster is the roadster of choice, and now is highly affordable. We talk you through the ownership experience. These models are really affordable and now is the time to buy an open-topped sports car, after all, summer's coming! PLUS...
PISTONHEADS SHOW 2009 |
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