Join our host Charlie Romero as he interviews Michael Niko, the managing engineer of the Porsche Carrera’s new PDK transmission. The PDK replaces the Tiptronic transmission of past 911 Carreras, and operates with a double clutch, combining the technologies of the automatic converter and the manual transmission. Transmission one controls the odd gears [...]
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Porsche proved to the world that the 2008 Cayenne S is not just a typical, everyday SUV by once again entering it in the 2008 Transsyberia Rally. The rally covers 4,300 miles from Moscow to Mongolia in 2 weeks over severe and rough ground to fast terrain. By entering the Cayenne S into such [...]
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Le Mans Week 2008 began with a series of events that transformed this quaint town in France to a world class venue, honoring the 76th running of the race.
One event of Le Mans Week is the “Technical Scrutineering,” where fans can get up close and personal with their favorite race cars. Also on hand [...]
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