ENCO Exklusive Gladiator 700 GT Biturbo: A 700HP Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Even the name "ENCO Exclusive Gladiator 700 GT Biturbo" prepares you for something that's not going to score any points in the "taste" department. And true enough, the German tuner's Porsche Cayenne Turbo proposal gives another meaning to the term "lipstick on a pig" - dark red lipstick to be precise. You can see it everywhere; on the massive 23-inch alloy wheels that are shod in 315/25 R23 rubber, the two tone paintjob, the engine cover and even the carbon-fiber inserts and the roll cage in the interior.

But that's not all. The Gladiator also gets a full body armor kit with a restyled front bumper that incorporates a huge mouth-like grille and a lower apron, a new carbon fiber bonnet, wider side panels with air vents, side skirts, roof spoiler and a rear apron with an integrated diffuser that also houses a pair of tail pipes in the center.

Move on to the interior and aside from the dark red carbon trim elements and the roll cage you'll also find four bucket seats from the 911 GT RS with carbon backrests.

And you'll probably need those bucket seats as the tuning firm gave the stock Cayenne Turbo's V8 engine larger turbos, a sport exhaust system with manifolds and sport catalytic convertors.

Along with numerous other modifications the result is an output of 700 horsepower and 850 Nm or 627 lb-ft of torque, more than enough to propel the Gladiator from naught to 100km/h (62mph) in 4.5 seconds and on to a top speed of around 290 km/h or 180 mph.

The engine kit is complemented by a high-performance braking system with 410mm x 36mm brake disks and 12-piston callipers up front and 380mm x 32mm disks with 4-piston callipers at the rear while the tuner also fitted the Cayenne with an electronic suspension module that lowers the car by some 50mm.

No prices were released but we gather that money won't be an issue for those who find the Gladiator 700 GT Biturbo fascinating enough and at the same time are able to afford a Cayenne Turbo.

Via: Jalopnik

Emil Baddal Designs New Porsche Supercar Concept

These renderings of a Porsche-branded supercar concept come straight from the imagination of CGI designer, Emil Baddal. A few months ago, the Iranian artist published an array of design proposals for several sports cars including a BMW, a Ferrari (probably his best work up until now) and a Lamborghini. Baddal did not name the concept nor did he give out any details about the idea behind the creation of the Porsche project car which appears to be what we'd describe as a freestyle design exercise. Follow the break for the rest of the photos.

Pictures: Emil Baddal , Via: Designerspace

Mansory Working on Porsche Panamera Styling Package

After the custom Panameras from 9ff, Lumma Design, TechArt, Gemballa and TopCar, comes yet another tuning proposal for Porsche's sports sedan, this time from Mansory Switzerland. The company said that it is planning to introduce a new aerodynamic bodykit for the four-door Porsche comprising of newly designed, wider front and rear bumpers, fender extensions, side skirts and a reshaped hood. The exterior appointments will be complemented by a set of 21-inch alloy wheels.

Mansory's package also includes a suspension module that lowers the car's ride height by 35mm, a sport exhaust system and various upgrades for the interior such as special leathers, brushed aluminum pedals, a newly designed steering wheel and decorative trim finished in wood or carbon fiber.

Infiniti, Porsche and Ferrari Offer Automotive Theme Packs for Windows 7

To be completely frank, when it comes to Windows, I'm a fan of less is more, but if you happen to disagree and want to give an automotive flavor to your desktop / laptop, Infiniti, Porsche and Ferrari have all teamed up with Microsoft to provide Window 7 users with special backgrounds, slide shows, screen savers and color customization as part of the new Windows 7 Desktop Theme Gallery.

Notably, this is the first time that Microsoft has made the packages available to partner companies. Aside from the three car brands, there's also a theme for Ducatti as well as other companies/ brands/ games such as Bing and Gears of War.

Windows 7 users can download from the theme pack from Microsoft's dedicated page

SpeedART to Unveil Porsche Panamera-Based PS9-650 at Essen Motor Show

The Essen Motor Show, which runs from November 28 to December 6 and is best described as Europe's answer to SEMA, will see Porsche tuning shop, SpeedART, revealing its take on the Panamera. The PS9 package for the German sports saloon ups the ante with numerous aero add-ons and a bevy of performance upgrades.

The tuner offers a power kit with larger turbo chargers, sport exhaust and cats plus ECU upgrades that's available in four flavors with 550, 600 and 650-horsepower and up to 890 Nm (656.5 lb-ft) of torque.

SpeedART claims that the most powerful version of the car accelerates from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in 3.5 seconds and goes on to achieve a top speed in excess of 320km/h or 200mph.

The modded Panamera will ride on unique 22-inch alloy wheels while the 650HP version will also feature a new brake system with larger discs and calipers.

As far as appearance is concerned, SpeedART's bodykit consists of a front apron, engine hood air outlets, a newly designed bumper at the back with air outlets on both sides, a rear diffuser, side skirts and spoilers on the roof and the boot.

Inside, the cockpit will get a SpeedART steering wheel with F1-shift paddles, real carbon-fiber trim and accents, new leather upholstery with colored stitches and a revised instrument panel.

Porsche Boxster Spyder: New Lightweight Model Unveiled Ahead of LA Auto Show

Porsche has released the first photos of a new, lightweight version of it mid-engined Boxster roadster called the Spyder that is scheduled to make its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in December. Following a similar formula to the iconic 550 Spyder of the 1950s, the new model replaces the standard Boxster's retractable soft-top and all its associated mechanics with a simple and lightweight rag top that hooks up onto the windshield and the rear end of the car providing basic protection from the elements of nature.

The Spyder also gets a new 'double bubble' rear deck while other cosmetic tweaks include the re-trimmed front bumper and side air-vents, the new alloy wheel design and the larger fixed rear spoiler.

Almost everything about the third model in the Boxster family after the standard and 'S' versions is about shedding weight. Gone are the regular Boxster's daytime running lights and fog lamps while the interior has been stripped out of any unnecessary features such as the air condition and audio system (though they are available optionally). The cabin also gets a pair of race-like door pulls and lightweight carbon-fiber seats.

Together, these weigh saving measures help shed 80 kg (176 lbs) off the Boxster S with the Spyder model tipping the scales at 1,275 kg (2,810 lbs).

The new model also gets a tuned version of Porsche's 3.4-litre flat six boxer engine with direct fuel injection that produces 320 horsepower, 10HP more than in the Boxster S.

Equipped with the Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) twin-clutch transmission and the Sports Chrono Package, the Spyder can go from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in 4.8 seconds (Boxster S: 5.0 seconds) and reach a top speed of 166 mph (267 km/h) with the roof removed.

The Boxster Spyder is scheduled for a worldwide launch in February 2010 with the base price in the Euro countries set at €53,100 (US $78,400). In Germany, if you add taxes and national specifications, the Spyder will retail for €63,404 or about 12 percent more than a Boxster S.

TechArt Launches New Tuning Program for Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

A new comprehensive tuning program for the latest 911 Carrera 4S has been released by Porsche tuner TechArt. The available upgrades for the four-wheel drive version of the 911 concern both mechanical and cosmetic aspects of the car. Starting off with the Carrera 4S' 3.8-liter boxer engine, a reprogrammed ECU and a "Racing" flap-controlled exhaust system that includes two stainless steel racing headers as well as a sports catalytic converter, rear muffler with exhaust flap, an exhaust flap control unit and twin oval tailpipes in high-gloss or black chrome, boost output from 385HP to 415HP.

To improve handling, TechArt offers a sport suspension featuring coilover shock absorbers with an adjustable rebound and pressure stage plus special main and additional springs. There's also a 'nose-lift' system that raises the vehicle's ride height by up to 60mm (for speeds up to 60km/h - 37mph) at a toch of a button to tackle curbsides and other ramps.

Buyers may also opt to equip the 911 Carrera 4S with 19 or 20 inch alloy wheels in various designs as well as a new aero kit that consists of a front spoiler, side skirts, roof spoiler, decorative trim for the exterior mirrors and headlamp surrounds, three different rear wings plus a new rear diffuser.

For the interior, TechArt's offerings range from a plethora of different leathers and three-spoke spoke airbag steering wheel designs to aluminum pedals and trim strips.