10 most popular of Porsche sports cars

Porsche, one of the leading automotive manufacturers from Germany, is currently entering the age of 71 years since it was first founded by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche on June 9, 1948.

Ferry Porsche (centre), his father Ferdinand Porsche (right) and Erwin Komenda (left), 1948, in front of the 356 No. 1 in Gmünd. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2IcKDll)

Of course, in that time frame, the German auto giant has a long journey in producing sports cars, ranging from small scale auto manufacturer up to becoming one of the icons of sports cars in the whole world. Besides that, Porsche also has a shiny reputation in the world's car racing.

And from the many models has produced, here are 10 of the most popular cars produced by Porsche.

1. Porsche 944 Turbo 

Of the many Porsches that were born to this world, the Porsche 944 Turbo model is worthy of being placed at the top as the most beautiful car ever made by Porsche. Yes, this Porsche 944 series was produced in the span of 1982-1991. And the 944 Turbo began production in 1985 up to 1991.

1986 Porsche 944 Turbo. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2XHxWEb)

This model uses a 2.5L engine that is mounted in front with a rear wheel drive system. The Porsche 944 Turbo engine is capable of producing 250bhp of power and is capable of accelerating from 0-100 km per hour in less than 6 seconds. Amazingly, those time record was printed by this car in the mid 1980s!

2. Porsche 356 

Porsche 356 is the first car built by Ferdinand Porsche and produced from 1948 up to 1965. This is a Porsche model with a design that can be said to be timeless model.

1957 Porsche 356 Speedster. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/31r8o0q)

Dr. Porsche took the philosophy of the bee (which he designed by himself) and made a cool sports car after the second world war. Under the hood is hidden a 35bhp capacity engine capable of carrying the Porsche 356 up to speeds of 135 kilometers per hour.

3. Porsche 901

Porsche 901 is the first 911 Porsche. Then why is it called 901? Well, that's because the first batch of the real 911 was 901 until Peugeot raised an objection because it involved a trademark claimed by the French manufacturer. As is known, Peugeot registered all their product trademarks with a number '0' in the middle.

1964 Porsche 901 Pre-Dates 911. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2F4l4kg)

And there are only 82 units of Porsche 901 ever made and all of them are now very rare and are sought after by Porsche collectors.

4. Porsche 550 Spyder

Seeing Porsche 550 Spyder, of course our memories will immediately be carried over to the figure of James Dean (one of Hollywood handsome actors in the 1950s). Yes, behind the wheel of this car, the most popular Hollywood actor in his day died by an accident.

1956 Porsche 550 Spyder (replica). (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2XQcSf3)

Porsche 550 Spyder is a legend in the car racing community. This car is faster than the Porsche 356 model as well as the first Porsche car with a mid-engine range. And the Porsche 550 Spyder is one of the most famous sports cars in the world today.

5. Porsche 914

Porsche 914 was an entry level Porsche at that time. This model also opens a new market that allows more consumers to buy the Porsche brand.

1970 Porsche 914. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2XLZvwm)

Porsche 914 uses a drive from the Volkswagen Beetle and has a sliced ??body with the Targa roof. Although its existence is not so appreciated in its time, and the car has become a favorite of fans around the world, especially those who like to take their cars to the race track every weekend.

6. Porsche 959

The Porsche 959 is undoubtedly the most powerful and most sophisticated car when it was launched in 1986. This car was produced until 1992. The Porsche 959 is a limited edition model, totaling only 345 units.

1987 Porsche 959 Komfort. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2KhrMI6)

This model is equipped with a 2.85 liter 6 cylinder engine powered by 444bhp. This machine can drive up to a top speed of 319 kilometers per hour. The might of the Porsche 959 was overshadowed by the Ferrari F40 who arrived afterwards.

7. Porsche Carrera GT

Porsche Carrera GT is known as the best manual gearbox ever made. Carrera GT has a V10 configured racing engine that is installed in the middle and wrapped in a carbon body. Carrera GT is only available in the targa model.

2004 Porsche Carrera GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2WADpLG)

Porsche Carrera GT is a vehicle ridden by Hollywood actor Paul Walker while having an accident and died some time ago. Carrera GT was produced between 2003 and 2007. The total production was 1,270 units. This model is produced at the Porsche factory in Leipzig, Germany.

8. Porsche RS line

Porsche RS lines can be said as the car with the best driving sensation in the world. There was nothing bad since Porsche released the RS series, starting from Porsche 3.2 Carrera RS in the 1970s up to the first Porsche GT3 RS model in the 1990s and Porsche GT2 RS (widow maker) model a decade ago and the latest Porsche GT2 and GT3 RS models.

2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2IcJrhR)

9. Porsche Boxster

Porsche Boxster was produced from 1996 until now. This model is also known as the Cayman, 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman. This model is produced at Porsche factories in Stuttgart (Zuffenhausen), Germany (1996-present), Uusikaupunki, Finland (Valmet, 1997-2011), and Osnabruck, Germany (2012-present).

2008 Porsche Boxster Spyder. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2KgynSS)

Porsche Boxster is an entery level sports car produced by Porsche, now one of the iconic sports cars in the world. Until now, Boxster has been produced in four generations. The latest Boxster model in 2017 is equipped with a 2.5L (2,397cc) engine powered by 366PS (361bhp) with 430 Nm of torque. This car has a top speed of 290 kilometers per hour. 

10. Porsche Cayenne

This is the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) that can be said to save a Porsche from the brink of bankruptcy. The Cayenne began production in 2002 until now in Bratislava, Slovakia (Volkswagen Bratislava Plant) 2002-2016, Osnabruck, Germany (Volkswagen Osnabruck Plant) 2015-2017, and Bratislava, Slovakia, 2017 - until now.

2019 Porsche Cayenne. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2F771KS)

The first generation of this model was produced from 2003 to 2011, the second generation (2012-2017), and the third generation (2018-present). The last generation entered the production line in 2019. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1]

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A 1950s style Italian-made GT-car got a positive notice at Geneva

The world's largest automotive exhibition event, such as the Geneva International Motor Show is not only to be a place to showcase the automotive products from well-known brands, but also used by many small automotive manufacturers or maybe even previously unknown.

Fornasari 311 GT has shown off at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Dfqat7)

Yes, among the automotive products on display at the 2019 GIMS, there are several vehicles that seem quietly to attract the attention of visitors. Let's us take look at one of them, ie a pretty interesting concept car named Fornasari 311 GT made and designed by Fornisari Cars.

Left side view of Fornasari 311 GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2PegfZB)

Have you ever known those automotive company? We are sure that most of you might doesn't know and might newly found out this time. This company is an Italian automotive company which was officially founded in 1999 by Giuseppe Fornasari with a group of friends supporters.

And actually the company was not a new name in the automotive world, after the adventure in the world of motorsport since the early '90s, with the Corvette purchased in America and the desire to prepare for racing.

Interior view of Fornasari 311 GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ZbbDbb)

The world of racing and Gran Turismo is always the backdrop to the life of the promoter of this initiative, thanks to his father, Gigi, Alpha skilled pilot Maserati and fifties, who sent his son a passion for not only cars but also a wealth of technical knowledge and human resources. 

Back to the car. It might looks like a Ferrari, maybe the Jaguar, and has something of Aston Martin, or maybe it is a Mercedes. In any case, comes from fifties of last century. Yes, from its exterior actually looks like the 1950s GT but packed in a tweaked and power avatar.

Rear three quarter of Fornasari 311 GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2DfXqR3)

The company said that the concept of the car was designed since 2013 and newly in 2018 it was made into a real car like its current form. The design is, it can be said genuine, and while under its hood is there's  lay a 6.2 liter (some says it taken of Corvette V8) engine with 500 horse power maximum. It is understood that it had to be modified to accommodate this engine block in the body.

Rear view of Fornasari 311 GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2DfXqR3)

These old-school 1950s style GT-car is a 2-seater car which can be customized as coupe or convertible without changing the lightweight frame which speaks when travelling at higher speeds. By the customer demands, the car can be made of aluminum or composite material. The chassis is made ​​of steel alloyed with molybdenum (some believed there is chromium) and consists of 450 pipes or tubes.

The interior is dominated by aluminum, wood and leather, and clearly, everything is hand processed and merged together. There are options to choose the decoration and styling according to one’s taste in a variety of fabrics including rare wooden linings.
As quoted of eXtravaganzi, these old-school style GT-car can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (100 kph) in only 3.5 seconds and its gas pedal can be pushed up to reach max speed is 200 mph. And from the same sources, the car's price is estimated around $300,000. In our opinion that is a reasonable price for such a pretty car like this.

As closing and bonus as well, if you wanna see one of cars that have shapes look alike to those GT-car mentioned above named the 'Ferarri F430 Competizione,' which rebuilt based of 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico Berlineta by Gullwing America in 2011. And what do you think? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | FORNISARI CAR | TOP GEAR | ENUZE | EXTRAVAGANZI]

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Seeing the RG Nathalie, the new Rolland Gumpert's belle figure

If Apollo Automobili, the company built from the remnants of the Gumpert manufacturer continues to amaze people with the Intense Emozione. But Roland Gumpert himself is busy by working in the newest automotive company, and the following are the results.

A matte orange colored RG Nathalie model shown of at the Geneva International Motor Show 2019. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2YZ3XJ7)

Yes, a new sportscar results from a partnership between Gumpert and the Chinese company Aiways named Gumpert Nathalie. This is a very impressive sports car, utilizing an advanced electric powertrain and having a form that might remind us a bit of the figure of the Audi Sport Quattro Concept.

This sports car is armed with 4 electric motors, each of which can produce power of 137 bhp and 170 lb-ft of torque. But they do not receive power from the battery. The Gumpert Nathalie actually uses a stack of hydrogen fuel cells.

Rear three quarter of Gumpert Nathalie is believed to be a near-production-spec model. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2YZ3XJ7)

Aware of the lack of hydrogen fueling stations around the world, Gumpert and Aiways have implemented methanol modifiers. Then they collaborated with Serenergy, a Danish company to make a stack of methanol fuel cells, the results of which are claimed to provide more efficient electricity than standard hydrogen cells.

A racing model of Gumpert Nathalie also shown of at GIMS 2019 appeared in matte blue colored and the company's black-white racing livery. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2YZ3XJ7) 

This system takes methanol and can divide it into carbon dioxide released into the air, while hydrogen is channeled to fuel cells. By using this setup, the car is reported to accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in 2.5 seconds and the top speed reaches 300 kph. Amazingly, this sports car is claimed to be able to travel a distance of 595 km when driven fast and more than 1,126 km when running normally.

Rear view of Gumpert Nathalie Racing model at Geneva International Motor Show 2109. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2YZ3XJ7)

This sports car was first unveiled at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show held on January last year, where the car appeared in an attractive purple color. And now at the Geneva International Auto Show 2019, Gumpert brought a pair of Nathalie models and giving the European public their first taste of the innovative sports car.
The front fascia combines sharp lines, large air intakes, and DRL lights similar to the Aston Martin Vulcan. On the side there are matte black alloy wheels and body lines that resemble the Nissan GT-R. At the rear, these Nathalie sportscar is equipped with LED rear lights and additional lights underneath.

Aiways intends to start shipping the Gumpert Nathalie in 2019, but has yet to reveal the price (it’s likely to cost from approximately €400,000 or equivalent to $457,170). By considering all the technologies embedded in it, so this sportscar is certainly wouldn't sale on cheap price when it is produced later. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ROLLAND GUMPERT | CARNEWSA | NOTHERCARGUY | CARSCOOPS]
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BMW's shadows in the latest Toyota Supra resurrection

As you know, one of American famous car expos called North America International Auto Show also known as the Detroit Auto Show. And at this year, those annual auto event is held start on January 14 until January 27, 2019 and it felt very special because gave many surprises to the world automotive lovers.

The fith generation ofToyota Supra also known as 2020 Toyota Supra has debuted at the 2019 North America International Auto Show in Detroit. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2T8Ex8l)

One of them was happened on January 15, 2019 when one of the Japanese auto giants, Toyota surprisingly leaked the appearance of the Toyota Supra fifth generation also known as 2020 Toyota Supra which is planned to be released the production version in the upcoming 2020.

Left side view of the 2020 Toyota Supra. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2FWcK7j)

Just to refresh your memory, Supra is a name from one of Toyota's sports cars that is so legendary. This is thanks to the success of the Toyota Supra fourth-generation which was produced around the 1990s, its popularity as one of the JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) cars that can attract the attention of millions of world automotive enthusiasts.

Toyota Supra fourth-generation which was produced around the 1990s which able to attract attention of millions of world's automotive enthusiasts. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2RaZm14)

But for those of you the fans of traditional Supra, get ready to be a little disappointed. Because actually this car is a collaborative car project between Toyota and BMW. Then almost all the main components of the 2020 Toyota Supra drivetrain will be filled by BMW products, especially from the Z4 series, which are deliberately used as loan models for the latest Supra. 

Steering wheel and dashboard view of the 2020 Toyota Supra. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2MtvwUZ)

On this Toyota's sports car will be pinned a Z4 engine, ie a six cylinders inline B58 twinturbo engine. Of those engine is expected to be able to produce power up to 335 horsepower. In addition, almost all components of the platform and drivetrain are also taken from the BMW Z4.

As quoted from Caranddriver, Toyota Manager for this latest Supra product, Ben Haushalter stated that all designs and styling are pure from Toyota. It's just that for the platform and drivetrain, they collaborate with BMW. That way, it is natural that in the virtual world, this sports car is mocked as a Toyota Supra Z4 due to its styling only which still contains the original Toyota Supra elements, but the rest is BMW Z4.

2020 Toyota Supra equipped with a six cylinders inline B58 twinturbo engine. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2MtvwUZ)

The first unit of the Toyota Supra is also been sold well at a fantastic price! The car with VIN (Vehicle Initial Number) 001 which has also been modified by GR (Gazoo Racing, also known as Toyota's racing team) and sold at a price of US. $2.1 million!

However, for mass production cars, the 2020 Toyota Supra will be sold start at a price of US $50,000. Yes, those price numbers is quite interesting, because enthusiasts of this Supra are actually sports car lovers. Beside that this car will also compete with another Toyota products in the same class, ie the Toyota FT86.

Rear three quarter view of the 2020 Toyota Supra. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2MtvwUZ)

With the presence of the New Toyota Supra 2020, of course inviting various kinds of responses from the world's automotive lovers, especially for the JDM lovers who have long been waiting for the return of the King who has been asleep for a long time. Some are very enthusiastic about what these Toyota (and BMW, of course) offer.

Some also make fun of that the Supra that will come is none other than just a sports car that has no life and passion, unlike its predecessor, the Toyota Supra fourth generation, which is hailed by all JDM lovers around the world.

And then what do you think? Let us know, if you don't mind. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARANDDRVER | DRIVING.CA]

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Looking back on the EVOS concept which inspired many Ford cars afterwards

Not something extraordinary when we hear of an American automotive manufacturer. Yes, Ford is almost no modern human being who does not know the name. This manufacturer also known as one of the world's automotive pioneers. It began at the beginning of the 20th century when the late Henry Ford started the production of legendary Model T and as well as marked the world's automotive industrialization era began.

Ford EVOS concept made its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2G5dwRd)

So many models were born from this American auto giant, and many of them also became legendary models such as the Bronco, Mustang, and others which many of its customers like. This manufacturer is also noted to produce so many models ranging from ordinary models to premium cars even the supercars were made. Not to mention the row of concept cars resulting from the research and development of these manufacturer is also countless in number.

Right side view of 2011 Ford EVOS concept with its gullwing doors opened. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2G5dwRd)

On this occasion, we bring to you an article about one of the concept cars that was developed by Ford which later became a source of inspiration for their next production car models. Yes, the concept of the car is Ford EVOS Concept. This concept car was mentioned as Ford's answer to the design of a future vehicle.

As qouted of Wikipedia, the Ford EVOS is a coupe-style plug-in hybrid grand tourer concept car unveiled to the public at the September 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show by Ford Europe. The exterior design, referred to as Kinetic 2.0, was carried out by Stefan Lamm under the leadership of Ford of Europe's executive design director Martin Smith.

Dashboard and interior partly view of 2011 Ford EVOS concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2G5dwRd)

As mentioned above, this concept car is driven by hybrid technology, which is sourced from the power of its lithium-ion battery combined with a 2,000 cc conventional combustion engine. The power that can be released by its conventional engine is 250 hp. More than that even though the hybrid car but Ford EVOS is claimed to be able to accelerate from rest to 100 kph in just 7 seconds.

By the PHEV technology is pinned in this car is recognized as very reliable for today urban communities. Because with the full gas tank and as well as the battery's condition, the car can be driven as far as 500 km.

Rear side view of 2011 Ford EVOS concept with its gullwing doors opened. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2G5dwRd)

This Ford EVOS concept uses four gullwing doors so that it can accommodate 4 passengers in the cabin. The car has dimensions of 4.50 meters long, 1.97 meters wide and 1.36 meters high. Meanwhile the car's wheelbase reaches 2.74 meters.

Its front looks very firm with the windshield and the A pillar drawn to the back so make it look like as the classic-styled GT car but still looks contemporary. A blend of designs on the Ford EVOS characterized by a number of key elements that will form an integral part of the design approach for a new generation of Ford products.

Dramatic and fresh silhouette innovation emphasizing sporty characteristics. And the EVOS has a descends roof profile to the back which identifies aerodynamic efficiency. Indeed the aerodynamic side is emphasized by the water droplets form on the path where all the lines unite at the rear of the car.

Furthermore, neat graphics on the low headlights and rear, plus integrated diffuser and rear exhaust make this car look more elegant. By placing a thin roof pillar so that it gives a mild visual impression and overall characteristics that hint at an agile and agile car.

Even though in reality this concept car was never produced physically intact, but many of its design concepts were adopted in various models of current Ford production cars. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WIKIPEDIA | ROAD&TRACK | DESIGNBOOM]

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If Superman has private car, he might be preferred to drive this one

Batman has the Batmobile. What if the most popular super hero in the world, Superman has a private car? And it turned out that the idea that pushed Tesla, a leading American electric car manufacturer to make such a Tesla Model S and to be prepared as a private car for those super hero.

Superman: Please give me proper private car like he has! (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2SHkVru)

Although in the comics or movies, actually Superman does not need a car, because he can fly wherever he wants without having to report to local Air Traffic Control. 

Even when he took off his robe and became a figure of Clark Kent, he already had a vehicle even though it was not a luxury vehicle. In some of his comics, Clark Kent was more often seen using an old pickup truck to bring his family's agricultural produce.

The Project Superman is a Tesla idea to overhaul their Model S into a proper Superman's personal vehicle. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2C2hCFD)

However, Tesla has another view. They made a project where the Tesla Model S was made in such a way as to display the strongest character of those DC super hero. These car's project named Project Superman, and turned out to be quite interesting result.

There's Superman's logo placed and stitched with red-colored threads on the headrest. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2SCPdvi)

The Superman owned car is painted in Deep Ble Metallic with some red ornaments that are very identical to those super hero figure. In addition, Tesla has also paired 21-inches sized alloy wheels with matte-black colors and an additional spoiler made from carbon-fiber at the rear.

Rear left side view of Superman owned car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2SCPdvi)

In the interior, the impression of Superman is getting stronger despite only seeing it at a glance. The cabin has been equipped with Bentley Red of genuine leather on the seats and door panels. While the blue color is presented on the roof and several other parts. But the most striking is the Superman logo placed on the headrest and find the emblem of the heroes of the DC strips. Another logo light on the door.

There is no difference in the engine on the Project Superman compared to the standard model. But Tesla claims that this car is capable of racing up to 60 kph in 2.5 seconds. That speed numbers are enough to reflect the speed of Superman itself. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | INSIDEEV]

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