Saturday, June 2, 2012

Automotive Addicts

Automotive Addicts

Porsche Debuts Cayenne GTS In Leipzig

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 12:30 PM PDT


Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Porsche Germany, introduces the new Cayenne GTS

The Leipzig Auto Show, known as Automobil International (AMI), may lack the prestige of a Paris Motor Show or a Frankfurt Auto Show, but it's still a key event for Porsche. After all, Porsche's factory in Leipzig builds the Cayenne SUV, and is in the midst of a major expansion to begin building the upcoming Macan SUV. In other words, Porsche wants to make a statement that Leipzig, both as a city and as a show, is important to Porsche.

Enter the Porsche Cayenne GTS, which is being debuted at this week's AMI. Like other GTS models, it's meant to bridge the gap between entry level vehicles and more performance-oriented (and pricier) options. In keeping with GTS tradition, the Cayenne GTS gets a 4.8-liter V-8 engine rated at 420 horsepower (20 horsepower more than the Cayenne S), mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Outside, the Cayenne GTS borrows styling cues from the Cayenne Turbo, including a front fascia with large cooling ducts, side skirts, wider fender flares and a twin-wing roof spoiler. In other words, the Cayenne GTS looks like a Cayenne Turbo, but costs significantly less money.

There's no word yet on pricing or when we’ll see the Cayenne GTS stateside, but we'd say within six months after its European launch. The Cayenne sells well here, and offering a "just right" in-between model will help Porsche to grow sales in the U.S. market.

‘Urban Outlaw’ Documents The World’s Most Unlikely Porsche 911 Collector: Video

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 06:30 AM PDT


Magnus Walker, Porsche collector

When we say the phrase "collector of Porsche 911s," what comes to mind? Clearly, there's wealth involved, so it's logical to expect a certain level of careful grooming and attire; after all, it's easy to upset other members of the tennis club if your appearance isn't as they expect.

Magnus Walker, part of the pair behind Serious Clothing, isn't your stereotypical Porsche collector. At first glance, he looks more like a hardcore biker or a long-time rock -band roadie than a classic car collector and fashion designer. In fact, with his weathered appearance, chest-length beard and dreadlocked hair, Walker is the kind of guy that most people would cross the street to avoid running into, especially late at night.

Walker is also a very serious collector of early Porsche 911s, with a goal of owning one example of each model built between 1964 and 1973. So far, he's got every year covered through 1972, and clearly knows his way around a workshop.

The video below, found on Autoblog, is a short trailer for an upcoming film by Tamir Moscovici entitled "Urban Outlaw." We'll admit to being captivated by Walker's story, so we'll be sure to follow up when the film is released.
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