Forced induction swept the Porsche 911 lineup with the advent of the 991.2 generation just four years ago, making all 911s turbocharged, save for a few special editions like the GT3 Touring and Speedster. Given this relatively new world order, the arrival of the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S presents …
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It’s happened before, but it’s been a while. You see, C/D testers tend to acclimate to hard acceleration. Seat time in Teslas, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and AMGs will do that. Our inner ears take so much violent g-force abuse that even monstrously quick begins to feel perfectly normal. HIGHS: Big numbers …
Read More »1993 Porsche 911 Speedster Road Test
Originally from the September 1993 Issue. Here’s a simple test to determine if you suffer from attention-deficit disorder. Okay, you’re still reading. That’s a good sign. But you still might have the other attention-deficit disorder, the one where no one notices you or listens to you, no matter what. HIGHS: …
Read More »2020 Porsche Taycan
It takes longer to correctly pronounce “Porsche Taycan” than it takes to accelerate up to 60 mph—less than three seconds. If you need to learn the correct pronunciation, which is “TIE-cahn” as in “Ticonderoga,” the Taycan can hit 100 mph—less than seven seconds. If you’re interested in knowing where the …
Read More »2020 Lexus RX review, “Faster” Q&A, Porsche plans Macan EV: What’s New @ The Car Connection
Review update: The 2020 Lexus RX 350 AWD still answers the call The $ 46,575 2020 Lexus RX 350 AWD answers a very specific call—the call of the mild. It’s been popular for two decades because it’s a known entity, never too obtrusive, never one to step out of line. Volvo recalls …
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10 best small but thoughtful new car features Automakers can slip in some little thoughtful touches that make the everyday driving experience a little better. None of these surprise-and-delight features will raise any of our ratings, but we love them and you might, too. Here are ten of our favorite …
Read More »2021 Honda Odyssey previewed, Audi RS 6 Avant priced, EV Porsche coupes not here yet: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Honda Odyssey gets more bling, but is still a minivan The 2021 Honda Odyssey will get a refreshed look and improved tech and safety features when it debuts at the 2020 New York Auto Show in April, the automaker announced Monday. 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid nabs Top Safety Pick …
Read More »2020 Porsche 718
The 2020 Porsche 718 may be the entry into the vaunted German automaker’s lineup, but don’t let its (relatively) accessible price point dissuade you from taking one home. This lineup of sports cars delivers astounding handling and performance thanks in part to what makes the 718 so different from the …
Read More »2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Has a Lot to Love, Including 640 HP
Porsche claims that the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S will hit 60 mph in 2.6 seconds and the quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 205 mph. The 3.8-liter flat-six produces 640 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque thanks to bigger turbos and an improved air intake …
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