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The 2009 Porsche Cayenne receives a new performance-oriented model, the Turbo S. Cayenne is Porsche’s SUV and shares its basic design with the Volkswagen Touareg. Cayenne differs in styling and powertrains. Base, S, GTS, Turbo, and new-for-2009 Turbo S models are available. Base Cayennes have a 290-hp 3.6-liter V6 engine. S, GTS, Turbo, and Turbo S versions have 4.8-liter V8 engines of 385, 405, 500, and 550 hp, respectively.

V6 and GTS come with a 6-speed manual transmission or optional 6-speed automatic; S, Turbo, and Turbo S are automatic only. Maximum towing capacity is 7716 lb. All Cayennes have all-wheel drive with low-range gearing and locking center differential. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system with rollover sensors, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags

A “Sport Button” that alters engine, transmission, and suspension settings for high-performance driving is standard. A navigation system is available. The GTS, which is designed for on-road performance, adds 21-inch wheels and a lowered sport suspension. The Turbo has 19-inch wheels and a load-leveling version of Porsche’s Active Suspension Management, which allows the suspension to be adjusted for either sport or comfort. The Turbo S has 21-inch wheels.

The 2010 Porsche Cayenne lineup gains a limited edition S Transsyberia model. Cayenne is Porsche’s SUV and shares its basic design with the Volkswagen Touareg. Cayenne differs in styling and powertrains. Base, S, S Transsyberia, GTS, Turbo, Turbo S, and S Hybrid models are available. Base Cayennes have a 290-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine. S, GTS, Turbo, and Turbo S versions have 4.8-liter V8 engines of 385, 405, 500, and 550 horsepower, respectively. S Transsyberia uses the GTS’ 405-horsepower V8. V6 models and the GTS come with a 6-speed manual transmission or optional 6-speed automatic; V8 S, S Transsyberia, Turbo, and Turbo S are automatic only. Maximum towing capacity is 7,716 pounds. All Cayennes have all-wheel drive with low-range gearing and locking center differential.

Due for the 2011 model year is the Cayenne S Hybrid. It will use a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 engine with a battery-powered electric motor for 385 horsepower total. The hybrid system allows Cayenne to run on one or both of its power sources to balance acceleration and fuel economy. No plug-in charging is necessary. The S Hybrid model comes with a new 8-speed automatic transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system with rollover sensors, front-side airbags, and curtain-side airbags. A driver-adjustable air suspension is standard on GTS and Turbos, optional otherwise. A navigation system is available.

The GTS, which is designed for on-road performance, adds 21-inch wheels, and an air suspension with Porsche’s Active Suspension Management system, which allows the suspension to be adjusted for either sport or comfort. The air suspension is also standard on the S Transsyberia. The Turbo S also adds 21-inch wheels and Porsche’s Active Suspension Management, plus one new exterior color and two new interior combinations. The S Transsyberia adds four new exterior color combinations.

The 2009 Porsche Boxster receives slightly freshened styling and more power. These two-seat convertibles share their basic design with the Porsche Cayman. Boxsters have a power-retractable soft top with heated-glass rear window. Base and sporty S trim levels are offered, each with a horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine.

The Base has a 255-hp 2.9-liter, which replaces a 245-hp 2.7. The S reprises its 3.4-liter 6-cylinder, but the 2009 version has 310 hp versus the 295 in 2008 models. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard. A new 7-speed automatic, which replaces the previous 5-speed automatic, is optional. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and side airbags that provide head and torso protection.

Porsche’s optional Sport Chrono Package returns, and it includes a sport button, which modifies throttle, traction, and suspension settings to suit high-performance driving. Heated and cooled seats are available, as is a touch-screen navigation system. We have not yet tested the 2009 Porsche Boxster.

The 2010 Porsche Boxster is largely unchanged. Boxster shares its basic design with Porsche’s Cayman hatchback coupe. Like Cayman, Boxster has front and rear cargo compartments and horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engines. Boxster reprises its power-folding fabric top with heated-glass rear window. Trim levels include Base and sporty S.

The Base version has a 255-horsepower 2.9-liter 6-cylinder, and the S reprises a 310-horsepower 3.4-liter 6-cylinder. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual or 7-speed double clutch automatic. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and front-side airbags.

Options include a navigation system and Porsche’s Sport Chrono Package with a dashboard stopwatch and sensors that modify throttle, traction, and suspension systems to suit racetrack-type driving. Also optional is Porsche’s Active Suspension Management with normal and sport settings. Heated and ventilated front seats and a wireless cell-phone link are optional. We have not yet tested the 2010 Porsche Boxster.

The 2010 Porsche 911 lineup gains updated track-ready GT3 and GT3 RS as well as a new Turbo variant. The 911 roster consists of rear-wheel-drive Carrera and Carrera S, plus all-wheel-drive Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa 4, and Targa 4S. Carreras come as coupes and as Cabriolet convertibles with a power soft top and heated-glass rear window. The Targa 4 and 4S are coupes with a 4.8-square-foot power-sliding roof panel made of translucent glass. The GT3 is a coupe only.

Porsche’s flagship 911 Turbo comes as a coupe or convertible, and for 2010, it receives a new engine. All 911s have rear-mounted, horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engines, sized at 3.6 or 3.8 liters. Carrera and Targa 4 versions reprise a 3.6-liter engine with 345 horsepower. Carrera S and Targa 4S versions use the 3.8, which has 385 horsepower. The 911 GT3 and GT3 RS have a 3.8-liter 6-cylinder engine with 435 and 450 horsepower, respectively. The 911 Turbo has a new 500-horsepower 3.8-liter turbocharged motor. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard. All but the GT3 are available with a 7-speed double clutch automatic.

Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front-side airbags, and curtain-side airbags. The Turbo, GT3, and GT3 RS have specific suspension tuning, brakes, and styling. A revised navigation system should be optional and include a touch screen with 40-gigabyte hard drive for storing digital music files. This report is based on evaluations of the 2009 Porsche 911.

The Porsche Carrera GT is a supercar, manufactured by Porsche of Germany. The Carrera GT is powered by an all-new 5.7 litre V10 engine producing 612 SAE horsepower (450 kW). Porsche claims it will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62.5 mph) in 3.9 seconds and has a maximum speed of 330 km/h (206 mph).

Although road tests indicated that in actuality the car could accelerate from 0-60 in under 3.5 seconds and to 0-100 in 6.8 seconds and has a top speed of 335-340km/h (209-212.5mph).30-40 bhp power increase. Exhaust system with 4 tailpipes in special alloy design.

Porsche tuner Gemballa revealed their line of accessories for the Porsche Carrera GT. The package is named Mirage GT and includes everything a Carrera GT owner, who would like to make his or her car unique, could wish for.

Porsche is presenting the second generation of the mid-engined Cayman sports coupe at the Los Angeles Motor Show (November 21 – 30)… It is providing not only more power, but also significantly greater fuel efficiency. A further improvement of both fuel economy and performance is guaranteed by the Porsche Doppel kupplungsgetriebe (PDK), the new double-clutch gearbox now available as an option on both the Cayman and Cayman S.

An outstanding power-to-weight ratio of 4.2kg/bhp on the Cayman S in particular ensures optimum driving dynamics. For example, the Cayman S with PDK and Launch Control (featured in the optional Sports Chrono Package Plus) accelerates from 0-62mph (0-100 km/h) in 4.9 seconds, setting the benchmark in the range.

The seven-speed PDK shifts gears up to 60 per cent faster than a conventional automatic transmission, and naturally, gives the new Cayman models even better performance. And those in search of optimum driving dynamics have the option to combine PDK with Sport Chrono Package Plus, now featuring Launch Control. The option of PDK costs £1,961.

The next generation Porsche Cayman goes on sale in the UK and Ireland from February 21 2009. The Cayman is priced from £36,870 and the Cayman S priced from £45,050. Customers will also be able to explore the dynamic attributes of their car, and develop their own skills behind the wheel, courtesy of a Driving Experience Programme at the new Porsche Driving Experience Centre at Silverstone.