I think that top speed maybe the saleen but the porsche is more reliable. Therefore, the porsche will probably win. The saleen will fall apart|||I don't think in terms of technology, that is even apples to oranges.
One is Saturn 5, the other is Estes.|||the saleen is faster by like 40Mph
I am franco di felice and i am 9 my bday is jul 29|||The Top speed is Saleen(233mph)
Porsche(209mph)
but in terms of handling, the Porsche is better.
In a race on a real race track with turns and curves, it would be very close.|||the saleen s7 is faster in acceleration and top speed but the carrera gt looks much better and is conservative when it comes to gas compared to the s7. the carrera gt is slightly cheaper which means you can tune it to a techart, edo competiton or gembella so it looks and performs even better than the s7!|||i work for porsche as a test driver and i know for a fact that the s7 will win but barely|||The Porsche would not win in a straight line, but on any twisty track the Porsche would win. I depends on the driver, but Porsche have the best handling avaliable.|||as for the better car, ive been in, around, and driving the carrera gt and have to attest to it being an amazing vehicle. dont have any experience with the saleen other than seeing numbers on paper though and as for that the saleen would win by a hair. but ask me the car id rather have and i would undoubtedly say the gt.|||saleen|||saleen someone brought up reliabilty and the porsche in the event it did break down you would have to order parts from overseas because dealers dont carry parts for a GT because they are so rare rather than a less expensive cayman which is much more common. you would wait and wait and pay money for the part, shipping, and customs, and then wait more for the dealer to install it rather than a s7/s7 twin turbo you could go to the saleen dealer since the s7 is the only car they make independantly and they would gladly replace the part (no, the saleen versions of the mustangs are upgraded mustangs, take your mustang in and fork out money and wham you have a mustang on steriods) you are very wrong about the saleen falling apart it would be fine.|||MV Agusta F4 312R is faster than both of them.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Agusta_F鈥?/a>|||German Engineering vs. American Trash.|||Who cares? If you're driving the Saleen your driving a FORD and if you're driving the Carerra you're driving a PORSCHE!!!
I have a Porsche and it is so hilarious to me when Subaru's and Mustangs want to race me on the highway. I mean, no matter who wins, they're driving a SUBARU so who's the real winner??
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
What do you guys think of the new Porsche Panamera? When will it be in the dealerships? Is Porsche part of VW?
Another car that interests me that I could consider. How do you guys think it looks? I kinda like the hatchback look. How do you guys think it will perform? And most importantly, which every answer I get is different, is Porsche part of VW?!|||The Panamera looks like it could be a very successful car for Porsche, and on paper certainly seems well matched against it's BMW and MB competitors. Time will tell how the car does and how it's styling holds up. Personally I find the looks a little odd, but have yet to see one in person - I suspect I may like the looks in real life better than it's looked in pictures.
It looks like it will offer excellent performance, especially for a car that will be as heavy as it is (though it looks like it will tip in a little less than much of it's competition).
The first US deliveries should have already taken place, but it will most likely not be a common site at dealerships for some months still (probably September-October will be when most pre-orders are delivered).
As for the company - at present it looks like Porsche and VW will merge (or more specifically, form a new holding company which will then hold both companies as one entity).
Historically, the two have often been linked as Dr. Porsche was the designer of the original VW Bug (though he also had ties as a designer to pretty much every German auto maker), and the early Porsches were designed to use many VW parts since these were some of the few readily available parts in post-war Germany when Porsche started operation. Further, many members of the Porsche family have been and currently are on the Board of VW.
Confusing the issue in the US is that VW dealers were the original point of sales for Porsche in the US. As Porsche grew, many dealers became VW-Porsche dealers, confusing many into thinking that VW owned Porsche (they didn't, they merely shared a sales and distribution organization in the US). In recent years, VW's plummeting stock prices led to Porsche purchasing more than 50% of VW... something that has now led to Porsche being stretched too far under current credit issues (complicated by things like launching the Panamera), which is why the two are currently looking to merge into one company.|||I'll withhold judgment on the Panamera until I see it in person. I currently own a 911 Turbo and I owned an air-cooled 911 coupe previously. The Panamera's performance will be stellar.
As for the companies' relationship: Porsche now owns about 51% of Volkswagen, up from a lesser percentage they've held for many years. VW owns Audi, Lamborghini, and other auto makers. Porsche now has quite a family of automobiles beneath it.
Yes, David bought Goliath. Besides selling boutique sports cars, Porsche has become a financial giant in Europe.|||It is a very nice, luxurious, comfortable, practical and fast sedan. Not the best looking, but still a great car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkHBA90mH鈥?/a>
Ferdinand Porsche is the guy who founded VW and Porsche.
He designed the first VW, the VW Beetle, and the Porsche 356.
They always shared designs and technology.
Porsche OWNS 50% of Volkswagen.
Volkswagen Owns Audi, Skoda, Seat, Lamborghini, Bugatti, and Bently.
It will come with a 6 cylinder, a V8, and possibly a V10 in the future.
I expect the 0-60mph time for the 6 cylinder to be 5.5 seconds.
With the quickest version going from 0-60mph in 4.2 seconds and reaching 190+mph. These are my guesses.|||Have at look at specifications.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_Pan鈥?/a>
Porsche is to merge with VW http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8036鈥?/a>|||Cool car. It's a Porsche.
Porsche owns some of VW.
It looks like it will offer excellent performance, especially for a car that will be as heavy as it is (though it looks like it will tip in a little less than much of it's competition).
The first US deliveries should have already taken place, but it will most likely not be a common site at dealerships for some months still (probably September-October will be when most pre-orders are delivered).
As for the company - at present it looks like Porsche and VW will merge (or more specifically, form a new holding company which will then hold both companies as one entity).
Historically, the two have often been linked as Dr. Porsche was the designer of the original VW Bug (though he also had ties as a designer to pretty much every German auto maker), and the early Porsches were designed to use many VW parts since these were some of the few readily available parts in post-war Germany when Porsche started operation. Further, many members of the Porsche family have been and currently are on the Board of VW.
Confusing the issue in the US is that VW dealers were the original point of sales for Porsche in the US. As Porsche grew, many dealers became VW-Porsche dealers, confusing many into thinking that VW owned Porsche (they didn't, they merely shared a sales and distribution organization in the US). In recent years, VW's plummeting stock prices led to Porsche purchasing more than 50% of VW... something that has now led to Porsche being stretched too far under current credit issues (complicated by things like launching the Panamera), which is why the two are currently looking to merge into one company.|||I'll withhold judgment on the Panamera until I see it in person. I currently own a 911 Turbo and I owned an air-cooled 911 coupe previously. The Panamera's performance will be stellar.
As for the companies' relationship: Porsche now owns about 51% of Volkswagen, up from a lesser percentage they've held for many years. VW owns Audi, Lamborghini, and other auto makers. Porsche now has quite a family of automobiles beneath it.
Yes, David bought Goliath. Besides selling boutique sports cars, Porsche has become a financial giant in Europe.|||It is a very nice, luxurious, comfortable, practical and fast sedan. Not the best looking, but still a great car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkHBA90mH鈥?/a>
Ferdinand Porsche is the guy who founded VW and Porsche.
He designed the first VW, the VW Beetle, and the Porsche 356.
They always shared designs and technology.
Porsche OWNS 50% of Volkswagen.
Volkswagen Owns Audi, Skoda, Seat, Lamborghini, Bugatti, and Bently.
It will come with a 6 cylinder, a V8, and possibly a V10 in the future.
I expect the 0-60mph time for the 6 cylinder to be 5.5 seconds.
With the quickest version going from 0-60mph in 4.2 seconds and reaching 190+mph. These are my guesses.|||Have at look at specifications.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_Pan鈥?/a>
Porsche is to merge with VW http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8036鈥?/a>|||Cool car. It's a Porsche.
Porsche owns some of VW.
How do you tow a Porsche Boxster?
Trying to move across country and need to tow our Porsche, but the moving trucks (uhaul, pensky... etc.).. does not offer towing for our car.|||The Porsche Boxster has "tie down points" specifically designed for "transporting" not towing. NEVER tow a Boxster. These tie down points are for "T-hooks or R-hooks". Get ahold of the Porsche Dealer or the Manager of a AAA towing company to SHOW YOU where these tie down points are and ask where you can acquire the necessary equipment to attach your car to a trailer. Or.....pay an Auto Transport Company to do it for you. These are the two safest ways.|||Don't tow it!! Have a transportation company move it on a car carrier or pay someone to drive it cross country for you..that's alot of miles to put on it however!!|||Go to U Haul and rent a two wheel tow doly, if it is auto, put it on the dolly backward and pull it behind your rental moving truck.
There are private haulers out there that transport them on flatbed trailers. or contact some of the transporte Co. listed in the phone book.
For private haulers, put an ad in the paper,or look under "personal" for one|||There are companies that will move your vehicle for you. The only problem I forsee is that if your Boxter is your only vehicle you may be without a car for a few days as the moving company's schedule may be different from your move schedule.
Try http://www.movecars.com|||A boxster is small enough it will go right in the back of a box type uhaul or pensky trailer. You just dont tell them thats what your hauling. You will have to find a place like loading dock to put it in truck though. Definately SCREW down boards to trucks wooden floors infront and behind each tire. About three 2x4's on top of each other and then strap down if you can. I've used uhauls before to haul a car myself. There are also trailers you can put entire car on but are not closed in that you can rent, that can then be towed behind a rented truck.
Just be aware insurance you get with a rented truck wont cover hauling a car which is what they ***** about. But your own insurance on the car would only cover boxer if you have full coverage.|||go to u-haul and rent a car trailer not a dolly , your car is completely off the road and it can be towed behind your moving truck.
There are private haulers out there that transport them on flatbed trailers. or contact some of the transporte Co. listed in the phone book.
For private haulers, put an ad in the paper,or look under "personal" for one|||There are companies that will move your vehicle for you. The only problem I forsee is that if your Boxter is your only vehicle you may be without a car for a few days as the moving company's schedule may be different from your move schedule.
Try http://www.movecars.com|||A boxster is small enough it will go right in the back of a box type uhaul or pensky trailer. You just dont tell them thats what your hauling. You will have to find a place like loading dock to put it in truck though. Definately SCREW down boards to trucks wooden floors infront and behind each tire. About three 2x4's on top of each other and then strap down if you can. I've used uhauls before to haul a car myself. There are also trailers you can put entire car on but are not closed in that you can rent, that can then be towed behind a rented truck.
Just be aware insurance you get with a rented truck wont cover hauling a car which is what they ***** about. But your own insurance on the car would only cover boxer if you have full coverage.|||go to u-haul and rent a car trailer not a dolly , your car is completely off the road and it can be towed behind your moving truck.
Can you use parts from a audi to fix a porsche?
I have a 84 Porsche and need parts to fix it, I was told that I can use Audi and Volkswagen parts to fix it. Is this true and what year can I use or compare from these models?|||Some are useable some are not.
Engine wise, I wouldn't think so.
And most of the interior is different.|||would you use your toilet brush to clean your teeth...????|||In a word, no. That would generally be a mistake unless the part in question happens to be spec'd exactly as needed. Still, these are different cars. Don't do it. Go to a qualified tech and have it done right.
Engine wise, I wouldn't think so.
And most of the interior is different.|||would you use your toilet brush to clean your teeth...????|||In a word, no. That would generally be a mistake unless the part in question happens to be spec'd exactly as needed. Still, these are different cars. Don't do it. Go to a qualified tech and have it done right.
What has become of the Lawsuit against Porsche that was filed for "Making an Unsafe Car," the 911?
Does anyone know what became of this case? Someone filed Suit against Porsche, as a Death occured, or something..
I think it didnt get anywhere because:
1) Porsche meets the Federal Safety Regulations, or it wouldnt be allowed to be Sold; and
2) Like handguns, Driver Action -Likely- resulted in the Death.
What do you think, or does anyone know?|||I do believe it was dismissed, like the Suzuki Samurai lawsuit.. but that took almost 20 years.
I think it didnt get anywhere because:
1) Porsche meets the Federal Safety Regulations, or it wouldnt be allowed to be Sold; and
2) Like handguns, Driver Action -Likely- resulted in the Death.
What do you think, or does anyone know?|||I do believe it was dismissed, like the Suzuki Samurai lawsuit.. but that took almost 20 years.
Why does my 82 porsche not go into reverse?
I have an 1982 porsche 928, it is an automatic, it has plenty of trans fluid. It has NO problems driving down the road, and I drive it on a daily basis, all drive gears work properly. But when you select Reverse, it does nothing, it doesnt sound like it is engaging at all and only revs the engine if you try to backup. Any ideas?|||Your problem is probably a broken reverse band other possibilitys are the reverse servo seals are blown and the least likley is that the reverse clutch pack is burnt up but you would more than likely have lost another gear with it if it were the clutch. The problem is that these are all teardown procedures except the servo it can be done in vehicle.|||Take it to a certified mechanic and have him check the linkage.|||You are needing the transmission to be fixed, youve essentially "lost the gear" it will not work until you have it repaired. I had it happen in a 68 mustang and it was quite expensive, probably much more so for a porsche|||Take it to a transmission shop and have it checked. Trust me if you keep driving it too long the way it is now it could get a hell of alot worse in the long run causing more internal parts in the tranny to shell out. Which in turn will cost you more money. An believe me when I say porsche transmissions aren't cheap to fix.|||Junk that piece of garbage and buy a new one!! :-)|||It could be a few different things. One could be the clutch is worn severely or you clutch master cylinder may be defective. If you system is hydraulic. Or it could be as easy as your transmission fluid being low or needs to be changed. But your best advise would be to take it to a local transmission shop.
What is a good website for Porsche performance parts?
I am looking for high end performance parts (Not stock parts) for a 1985 porsche 928 Everything from engine internals to huge turbos.
For some reason I can't find any good high psi turbos for the 1985 porsche 928|||The best source for 928 performance has generally been Devek, though there website no longer seems to be operational (www.devek.net) and I can't help but wonder if the recent economic times have been especially unkind to them. Outside of them, there really hasn't been anyone I'm aware of looking at such upgrades for 928s. The 928 was never raced by the factory, and as such most companies have passed on attempting such development on their own (other than Devek).
You might check the usual parts sources: PelicanParts.com, 928intl.com, mamotorworks.com, trg-parts.com, paragon-products.com, and so on.
Your next best source would be calling around to race prep companies to see if any have experience with the 928 as they would then likely know where to source parts and what combinations would be successful. Jerry Woods or TRG are the first that come to mind (but that is mostly because these are local to me).|||Not typically a Porsche that is upgraded in this fashion. The water-cooled V8 928 was intended as more of a boulevard car or Grand Touring machine.
There is a shop that concentrates on 928s in my city (I've seen some hellacious ones there.); you should ask people who own the cars or belong to the Porsche Club or Porsche Owners club if such a shop exists in your town.|||www.rennline.com|||LINDSEYRACING.COM|||get a real porsche
For some reason I can't find any good high psi turbos for the 1985 porsche 928|||The best source for 928 performance has generally been Devek, though there website no longer seems to be operational (www.devek.net) and I can't help but wonder if the recent economic times have been especially unkind to them. Outside of them, there really hasn't been anyone I'm aware of looking at such upgrades for 928s. The 928 was never raced by the factory, and as such most companies have passed on attempting such development on their own (other than Devek).
You might check the usual parts sources: PelicanParts.com, 928intl.com, mamotorworks.com, trg-parts.com, paragon-products.com, and so on.
Your next best source would be calling around to race prep companies to see if any have experience with the 928 as they would then likely know where to source parts and what combinations would be successful. Jerry Woods or TRG are the first that come to mind (but that is mostly because these are local to me).|||Not typically a Porsche that is upgraded in this fashion. The water-cooled V8 928 was intended as more of a boulevard car or Grand Touring machine.
There is a shop that concentrates on 928s in my city (I've seen some hellacious ones there.); you should ask people who own the cars or belong to the Porsche Club or Porsche Owners club if such a shop exists in your town.|||www.rennline.com|||LINDSEYRACING.COM|||get a real porsche
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