Porsche 911 – Fuel Consumption Record

Sport cars are frequently “accused” that they have a high fuel consumption, but, Porsche engineers wanted to prove the contrary and have obtained a record fuel consumption with a Porsche 911. Theoretically, a Porsche 911 Carrera equipped with the boxer “flat six” engine of 3,6 liters and 345 HP, is credited with an average consumption of 10.3 liters/100 km and 242g/km CO2 emissions. Pretty high, right?

Well, Porsche engineers wanted to demonstrate the contrary and have chosen a 650 km route on the Germany streets (190 km where national roads, 30 km urban route and the rest highway). The average speed was 84 km/h, and the maximum speed achieved in this test hasn’t exceeded 130 km/h. The result? Only 6,7 liters/100 km, unbelievable! But it must be very hard to own such a beast and drive like a amateur in order to save some liters.

Porsche 911


Porsche 911


Porsche 911


Porsche 911


Porsche 911

Phoenix Power’s R35 at Dream Car Show 2008

Phoenix Power displayed their Nissan R35 GT-R at Dream Car Show 2008 this weekend in Toyama with a brand new body kit from Zele / Harrison as well as a colour matched grill. This car is also wearing some brand new BBS LM-DBK 20″ wheels, we got our first look at this week, and Pirelli tires.

This might be the first car we’ve seen with a full Zele / Harrison kit fitted up outside the famous orange demo car. It’s looking as great in red as it did in orange though.

Ariel Atom creator wins award (Designer honoured for adventurous design)

The creator of the Ariel Atom has won an award for his creation. Simon Saunders, designer and director of the Ariel Motor Company which launched the Ariel Atom sports/track car in 2001, has been awarded the prestigious Simms Medal by the Royal Automobile Club (RAC).

Named after Frederick Simms, the founding member of the RAC, the Simms Medal recognises a genuine contribution to motoring innovation by individuals or small companies that also exemplify the spirit of adventure. The Simms Medal Committee felt that Simon Saunders deserved the Award for his passionate development and manufacture of the Ariel Atom sports/track car, one of the most exciting pieces of automotive design, built for pure performance.