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Inside Line have published their "test driven" review of the 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS. 'It's interesting to consider that the 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS now has more than twice the power of the first water-cooled 911 (the 300-hp 996-series car that appeared in 1997), and yet so fastidious has Porsche been that every single horsepower remains controllable. As a result the GT2 RS need not be an intimidating car to drive fast. Which is to say that so long as the road is dry and you don't go getting ideas about turning off the stability systems, you can drive it and enjoy almost all that it can do in fear of nothing more than a lengthy jail sentence in the unlikely event that the law ever manages to catch up with you.'

A review of the 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder roadster has been posted over at Bloomberg BusinessWeek. 'The Spyder starts at $62,150--that's $3,250 more than the Boxster S and an enormous $13,600 more than the regular Boxster. For the extra money you get numerous performance upgrades, including a locking rear differential, a lower and stiffer chassis, a fixed rear spoiler, lightweight aluminum doors, a sculpted aluminum rear hood, lightweight 10-spoke/19 in. alloy wheels, a different front fascia, and lightweight sport seats. In place of the Boxster S's conventional convertible top is a rudimentary removable ragtop that has to be rolled up and stowed in the trunk by hand. If an ultralow curb weight isn't your priority, you can add back the radio and cupholders to the Spyder free of charge, but air conditioning (which comes standard in the Boxster S) is a $1,760 option.'

Inside Line have published their "test driven" review of the 2011 Porsche Cayenne V6. 'The new-generation Cayenne looks far smaller than it did before, though this is mostly due to styling magic, notably a lower nose and a forward-raked C-pillar. In reality the Cayenne is actually fractionally longer, wider and taller than before and rides on a wheelbase that's been stretched to 114.0 inches, 1.6 inches longer. The 2011 Porsche Cayenne V6 drives with a laid-back demeanor. You'd never describe it as sporting, but it's impressive by SUV standards. The steering deserves praise for its linearity, making it easy to place this 4,475-pound vehicle on the road. Body roll is well contained and the Cayenne can be hustled along with something approaching gusto, helped by an all-wheel-drive system that delivers 60 percent of its thrust to the rear wheels in normal conditions.'

PaulTan have published their "test driven" review of the new Porsche Cayenne SUV. 'The immense size of the Cayenne may fool you into thinking that it drives like a boat with very noticeably body roll. But you will be proven wrong after spending a few seconds behind the wheel. The Turbo is motivated by a 4.8 liter V8 fitted with twin turbochargers and it makes 500hp and 699Nm of torque. Power delivery is good and very smooth but somehow I felt like I should have experienced more power. I felt like it offered 500Nm instead of 699Nm, but this could well be due to the 1,995-2,245 kilograms weight figure of the vehicle. Nevertheless the engine offers good response and power surged in almost instantaneously.'

LeftLane have published their review of the 2010 Porsche Panamera S. 'The long awaited four-door, four-place Porsche sedan, it is the first new Porsche car in seven years, and one that has put viewers on both sides of the fence as far as the Panamera's style is concerned. With its familiar Porsche front clip, and its fishbowl-style rear bubble, it is definitely polarizing. On the other hand, people who harped on its style for being not attractive are finally coming around. It is also the first car in the segment with active aero through the use of the adjustable rear wing. Our test Panamera is the midlevel S model, equipped with Porsche's slick PDK transmission and 400-horsepower 4.8-liter V8, as well as rear-wheel-drive.'

Popular Mechanics have published a review of the 2011 Porsche Cayenne SUV. 'On the road, the Cayenne Hybrid is nearly indistinguishable from its traditional brethren, with a few notable exceptions. For one, the truck can operate up to 40 mph on pure electric power for short distances before the gasoline V6 takes over. Also, it weighs quite a bit more than the rest of the lineup--nearly 365 pounds more, to be exact--but thanks to the added torque, you don't really notice. There's plenty of power throughout the rev-range, thanks to the supercharger and the inherent torque of the electric motor. Perhaps the only noticeable compromise is in the steering, which is significantly lighter than the Cayenne S and Turbo.'

Jalopnik have published a "First drive" review of the 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S. 'Is the 911 a sports car or a grand tourer? With a backseat big enough for small luggage and a seventh gear that keeps revs low (70 mph works out to roughly 2000 rpm), it was as comfortable to drive as my Volvo 240 wagon and far more responsive. The suspension is firm and the ride becomes slightly choppy on rougher roads, but check out the shots my wife took through the window at speed. Smooth enough.'

A review of the Porsche 911 Carrera supercar has been posted over at Car Advice. 'The new Carrera 911 also sports some exterior changes to its still-iconic shape: a revised front bumper, larger air intakes, larger side mirrors, daytime LED running lights and a vastly different LED brake light treatment. Other revisions include larger standard disc brakes, wider rear tires, a revised suspension system, optional sports suspension with the Porsche Active Suspension Management adaptive damping technology, a touch screen-operated navigation system, a dedicated iPod interface and ventilated seats.'

A review of the 2010 Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia luxury SUV has been posted over at BusinessWeek.com. 'The Transsyberia is named after a two-week, 4,000-mile-plus Russian race that traverses the rugged reaches of Mongolia and Siberia. Modified Porsche Cayennes have dominated the race in recent years, and the new model is a production version of the vehicles used in the race. What sets the Transsyberia apart is its combination of a powerful engine and off-roading gear at (for Porsche) a reasonable price. The Transsyberia is powered by the same direct-injected engine found in the sporty Cayenne GTS, a 4.8-liter, 405 horsepower V8, coupled with a six-speed Tiptronic automatic.'

A review of the 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder has been posted over at InsideLine.com. 'While "spyder" might conjure images of tube-frame, aluminum-skinned racecars of the 1950s, this Boxster Spyder is a modern Porsche and comes with all of the bells and whistles. Once you sign up for the optional seat upholstery you also get a swath of red leather throughout the interior. This car also has a Sport Chrono Plus package ($960), bi-xenon adaptive headlights ($1,560) and, like any good racecar, a $3,110 navigation/tech package that includes satellite navigation, an iPod interface and a handy performance display that ties into the Sport Chrono Plus to deliver lap times and assorted driving metrics.'