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Porsche 911 Review (2008 Jan)
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What they said when the Porsche 911 was new… (Aug 30 2001)  IF it’s true that power corrupts, then the Porsche 911 Turbo should have been locked up years ago. Unlike supercars which have been launched with a flourish and then fade... Porsche 911 Review

Porsche 911 Carrera 3.6 Coupe (2009 Mar)
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IS it really possible to make the latest Porsche 911 any more cool?The answer has to be a resounding yes - that is if you have the registration number A 911.Forget the initials of some wealthy entrepreneur or poser who squeezes the digits together or... Porsche 911 Carrera 3.6 Coupe

Porsche 911 Carrera S (2005 Feb)
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THERE'S a beauty lurking within the new Porsche 911 that reaches way beyond those supermodel looks.Believe it or not, this is very much an everyday car, as happy pottering round the suburbs as burning up the racetrack.This 15th generation - or 997 se... Porsche 911 Carrera S

Porsche 911 Targa (2007 Mar)
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WHEN is a coupe cabriolet not a coupe-cabriolet? When it's a Porsche 911 Targa.The steel roof does not retract like that of a Mercedes SL or SLK, so you might conclude that the 911 Targa is nothing more than a coupe with a big hole in the roof.This i... Porsche 911 Targa

Porsche 911 Targa (2003 Aug)
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CLASSIC styling that has changed little over the years makes the Porsche 911 instantly recognisable to enthusiasts and non motorists alike.But despite keeping the basic shape, the 911 has progressed year in year out to stay well ahead of most of its ... Porsche 911 Targa

Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe (2006 Nov)
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IT'S an amazing fact of motoring life that the latest version of a car whose basic shape goes back well over 30 years still gets admirers going up to it to have a closer look.The charisma that has always surrounded Porsche 911s seems to have waned li... Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe

Porsche 911 Targa (2003 Jun)
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IF YOU are a Shrinking Violet who shuns attention, then steer clear of the Porsche 911 - it is guaranteed to produce more head spinning than The Exorcist.I was fortunate enough to take the German supercar on a test drive when the sun made one of its ... Porsche 911 Targa

Porsche 911 Targa 4S (2008 Mar)
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IT is no secret that Porsche has been studying the feasibility of fitting its cars with coupe-cabriolet roof arrangements, just like an increasing number of their competitors.We will soon be treated to the latest incarnation of the Mercedes SL with s... Porsche 911 Targa 4S

Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe (2009 Dec)
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EVOLUTION rather than revolution is a maxim that has seen Porsche remain at the very top of its game when it comes to the iconic 911.Having driven a number of incarnations of one of the most recognisable sports cars the world over, the 911 just keeps... Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe

Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (2005 Nov)
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MY neighbours are a generally conservative and sometimes cynical bunch and I'm not really sure they buy my assertion that I am a motoring journalist.I've no doubt many think I am either deeply mired in the criminal fraternity or maybe just a dodgy Ar... Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

An affordable supercar icon (2011 Apr)
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LET'S face it, Porsche 911s are about as family friendly as a motorbike – in fact there are lots of downsides – if I could only think of them.But opening one up on a good road is like a birthday every day for anyone who even vaguely likes driving.The... An affordable supercar icon

911 closer to perfection (2009 Nov)
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AMONG that elite band of supercars none has stood the test of time better than the Porsche 911. With its hunchback styling and rear engine it stands out as almost an anachronism against an array of swoopy, aerodynamic coupes, many with Italian design... 911 closer to perfection

Carrera oriented (2011 Sep)
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LIKE a pair of Levis or an Omega Seamaster, it’s hard to find anything that does the job better than a Porsche 911, no matter how much you spend.A new model is coming and the stats are amazing.The standard Carrera will do 0-62mph in 4.4 seconds and t... Carrera oriented

The latest Porsche supercar (2011 May)
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NOT that most of us will ever be able to afford one but Porsche has just unveiled the latest Carrera 4 GTS and we can always dream.Just imagine – 408bhp from a 3.8-litre flat six behind your left ear – and enough cash to buy and run it. Roll on the l... The latest Porsche supercar

Used Approved Porsche (2008 May)
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Used Car Expert ask, "What do I get if I buy a Used Approved Porsche?" Are the cars inspected? “All cars are given a technical inspection and repair including bodywork and interior restored to Porsche standards. Steering geom... Used Approved Porsche

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New Porsche 911 GT3 races in (2009 Jan)
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THE racing version of Porsche's 911 GT3 has been modified for 2009 with a larger engine and extensive body improvements.It is the most powerful race car based on the road-going 911 and will be taking to tracks throughout the world this season.Visuall... New Porsche 911 GT3 races in

Porsche back in black (2011 Jan)
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A SPECIAL edition of the Porsche 911 finished in black will be on sale in April.Only 1,911 examples of the 911 Black Edition models will be made and the car will be available in both coupe and cabriolet body styles.Priced from £62,270 for the coupe a... Porsche back in black

Porsche 911T is wheelie good (2008 Nov)
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THE old adage about not being able to afford the wheels on some cars may be true in the case of the Porsche 911 Turbo.The company has added the option of new wheels styled on those from the RS Spyder that recently won all titles in the American Le Ma... Porsche 911T is wheelie good

Speedster legend lives again (2010 Sep)
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SPORTS car fans are in for a treat when this year’s Paris motor show opens at the beginning of next month.For hard on the heels of the announcement of Paris launches for new Lotus and Maserati supercars, comes news that the show will also see the ret... Speedster legend lives again

New 911 is best of breed (2012 Apr)
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THE Porsche 911 turns 48 this year – so who says middle age is boring?Ignore all those people who claim the 911 never changes.The latest version – only the fourth completely new model since 1964 – may not look dramatically different to the last one, ... New 911 is best of breed

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Before you buy a used Porsche 911 you should be aware of the common faults or wear items specific to the Porsche 911 that you should check for. Our research amongst the experts that work on the Porsche 911 everyday has identified the essential engine checks, interior items that you need to ensure work, wear items to spot on the Porsche 911 suspension, areas on the bodywork to inspect, and information about official recalls of the Porsche 911.

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