Autobahn Adventures

For five decades, the 911 has been the heart of the Porsche brand. Few other automobiles in the world can look back on such a long tradition and with such genuine continuity as the Porsche 911. It has been inspiring car enthusiasts the world over since its debut as the Type 901 at the IAA International Automotive Show in September 1963. Today it is considered the quintessential sports car, the benchmark for all others. The 911 is also the central point of reference for all other Porsche series.

For Porsche, the 50th anniversary of this iconic sports car is the central theme of 2013. There will be a wide variety of anniversary events all over the world. The Porsche Museum is also celebrating “50 years of the Porsche 911” from June 4 – Sept. 29, 2013, with a special exhibition featuring the history and development of the 911.

The celebrations will culminate in September where Porsche will unveil a special limited 50th anniversary edition 911 at the place where it all started, the Frankfurt IAA automotive show.

Why not join us this year on our Luxury European Driving Tour to celebrate the 911′s birthday.?

Porsche AG is celebrating the world premiere of the new Cayman at the        2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. The third generation of the Cayman has been completely  redeveloped. It is lower and longer, lighter and faster, more efficient  and more powerful than ever. A longer wheelbase, wider track and larger wheels enhance the driving performance of the mid-engine sports car to a level without equal in its competitive class. The new two-seater is – after the 911 Carrera and Boxster – the third sports car model line from Porsche to feature innovative lightweight body design.

The new generation of the two-seat mid-engine sports car is debuting in two classic Porsche versions: the Cayman and the Cayman S. The base model is powered by a 2.7-liter flat six-cylinder engine with 275 hp (202 kW). It accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds, depending on the equipment, and reaches a top speed of 266 km/h.        The 3.4-liter engine of the Cayman S produces 325 hp (239 kW); the best possible acceleration from a standstill to 100 km/h is 4.7 seconds with appropriate features.     The Cayman S can reach a top speed of 283 km/h.

Porsche is also upgrading the Cayman with new optional features. For example, the sport coupé is now available with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) for the first time, which controls the distance to the car ahead in traffic and vehicle speed, as well as a specially developed Burmeister sound system. Another new feature for the Cayman is the keyless Entry & Drive system, which is available as an option.

We will have the all new Cayman S available for our 2013 Luxury European Driving Tours if you would like to test drive one on the Autobahn.  CALL NOW

The new all-wheel drive 911 is being launched on the market in four versions – as the 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4S and each as Coupé and Cabriolet. They sport the same traits as the rear-wheel drive versions: their lightweight body design, suspension, engines and gearboxes are identical, the only exception are modifications related to the all-wheel drive. This means that despite a higher level of engine and driving performance, all four models consume significantly less fuel than the previous models; total savings for individual versions are as much as 16 per cent. In addition, the new 911 Carrera 4 is up to 65 kg lighter in weight.

The most distinctive feature of the 911 with all-wheel drive is still the wide rear section: compared to the two-wheel drive 911 Carrera models, the rear wheel housings each extend further outward by 22 mm, and the rear tyres are ten millimetres wider. The traditional red light band that connects the two taillights has also taken on a new form by being illuminated.

What’s New: an all-wheel drive indicator, Porsche Active Safe, sliding glass sunroof as well as an extended Sport Chrono pack.

In the new 911 Carrera 4, a new menu in the instrument cluster informs the driver how the PTM all-wheel drive is currently distributing engine power. In addition, with the debut of the 911 Carrera all-wheel drive models Porsche is introducing the optional Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) to the entire model range, which controls distance to traffic ahead and vehicle speed.

Join us on one of our 2013 Luxury European Driving Tours to experience the new Carrera 4 and 4S models first hand.

The newly developed TechArt exterior design for the 2012 Carrera and Carrera S models is immediately noticeable because of its yellow paint job. The 991 Carrera S also receives a contrasting interior, which combines the exterior yellow color with the black interior.  Underneath, all the changes, TechArt choose the Porsche 911 Carrera S with automatic PDK-transmission and Sport Chrono package as their basis for this car. On the outside, the main differences start of course with the wheels, which are combined with a newly designed front end consisting of a two-part TechArt front spoiler with an integrated splitter. In addition, two aero wings are integrated into the front air inlet vents. They provide the 991 with a more sportier look and a lower stance with respect to the road

At the rear, the looks have been enhanced with a fixed rear spoiler with a trailing edge and an integrated third brake light. The rear diffuser and side skirts on the wing of the vehicle complete the exterior range. Small touches are added in the form of subtle trim panels for the front headlights as well as side mirror panels.

The interior in this car has a combination of leather and alcantara color-matching the exterior look of the car. The stitching is combined with matt-painted interior components in the doors, on the dashboard and on the center console. The sports steering wheel is the only TechArt part fitted inside the cabin and offers integrated paddle shifters. We thinkTechArt has achieved its goal in upgrading the exterior and interior design of Porsche’s latest offering in the 911 range.

TechArt is one of our favourite places to visit when we are in Stuttgart. They are very accommodating and we always look forward to seeing their incredible craftsmanship.     Join us on one of our upcoming tours to see for yourself !!

Audi has made its R8 high-performance sports car even more attractive & dynamic, with a totally new 7-speed S tronic transmission. The LED headlights and the new rear tail lights with new technology are standard equipment on all R8 variants.

On the Audi R8 Spyder the lid on the soft top compartment and the side parts are CFRP. The elegant, lightweight fabric top, with its largely aluminum and magnesium linkage, is the crowning touch to the ultra-lightweight design. The top opens and closes electrohydraulically in 19 seconds, and during driving at up to 50 km/h (31.07 mph). 

The V10 engine provides a torque of 530 Nm (390.91 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, with 386 kW (525 hp) at 8,000 rpm.  The R8 V10 Spyder with S tronic transmission completes the standard sprint to 60 km/h in 3.8 seconds and has a top speed of 311 km/h (193.25 mph)

If you would like to drive one of these incredible machines where they were meant to be driven – On the Autobahn,  we are taking deposits for our 2013 Audi R8 Spyder Tour !!