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The Auto Blog have published their "test driven"review of the 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid. 'Porsche is calling this the world's fastest production hybrid and the most economical Porker of all time. With a 0-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 168 mph, Porsche nailed the numbers for quick and fast. But with a starting price of $95,000, the "economical" claim is tough to swallow. However, based purely on fuel consumption, Porsche's PR people have a point. The automaker pegs consumption at 6.8 liters/100 km on the Euro cycle (down from 10.3 for the S' 4.8-liter V8). U.S. EPA figures haven't been released yet, but figuring the Cayenne Hybrid - equipped with the same drivetrain and coming in some 600 pounds heavier - manages 20/24 mpg, a combined figure in the high 20s should be easily within reach.'

SearchChicago have published a review of the 2011 Porsche Speedster. 'On paper, the rear-drive 911 Speedster appears to be a heavily optioned 911 GTS Cabriolet. One look at the cars side-by-side, however, contradicts that thought - superficially, at least. While the GTS and Speedster do share a 408-horsepower 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine - and sophisticated running gear and chassis components -the Speedster has an exterior profile is all its own. Well, not quite all its own. The bubble-shaped tonneau cover recalls the original Porsche Speedsters from 1953. James Dean drove one. Porsche marketed more recent limited-edition Speedster models in 1988 and 1993/94. Only 356 examples of the 2011 Speedster will be produced, with just 100 expected in the United States.'

Auto Express have published their "test driven"review of the Porsche 911 GTS Cabriolet. 'On long journeys the Cabriolet is very impressive. It is less demanding than the coupé and, with the fabric roof up, is nearly as refined. Yes, there's some road noise from the wide tyres, and at cruising speeds you can hear the wind flowing over the hood. But when the top is stowed, the cockpit is comfortable and buffet-free. In other words, the 911 is a great cabrio, and this GTS-badged version is the best offered in the family in terms of its driver appeal and relaxed ride.'

A review of the 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS has been posted over at Edmunds.com. 'The 2011 Porsche Carrera GTS slots into the lineup of 911 models just beneath the GT3 and just above the Carrera S. It mixes a little more horsepower, a little wider body and rear-wheel drive, plus the opportunity to drive the most high-performance 911 you can get with Porsche's dual-clutch automated manual transmission. In a way, the $104,050 Carrera GTS is one last drive around the block for the current-generation Porsche 911; a fully redesigned model is expected to appear next year. A road test seemed in order to see how this latest GTS performs.'

AutoMiddleEast.com have published a review of the 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S. 'The 3.8-litre turbocharged flat six is a monster in the best possible sense. It boasts 530bhp and although you can feel when the turbocharger kicks in it's relatively smooth in its delivery as it rockets you to 100kph in just 3.1 seconds. There's a noticeable surge under hard acceleration but it's entirely manageable and predictable. The redline comes quite soon at around 6,800rpm and we sometimes found ourselves bumping off the rev limiter; so intoxicating is the acceleration that you won't want to interrupt it to change gear.'

CNET have published their review of the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S. 'Our SUV came with all the Cayenne's available active suspension equipment, including an adjustable air suspension, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), and Porsche Active Stability Management (PASM). PDCC uses the sway bars to actively counter body roll, while PASM provides active damping power to the shocks, and can be adjusted by the driver between Normal and Sport modes. Additionally, the air suspension lets the driver set the ride height of the Cayenne S. We bombed down an excellent series of twisty mountain roads, with turns occasionally displaying signs recommending 10 mph. The Cayenne S handled these better than most other SUVs, but it was still not sports-car sharp. The suspension technology does not entirely counteract the physics, so we still felt the car lean a little, or the front end plow into understeer just a bit.'

A review of the 2011 Porsche Cayenne has been posted over at The Car Connection. 'The 2011 Porsche Cayenne has become a little more svelte in appearance and officially gets all-new sheetmetal, but unless you take a look at a 2010 and 2011 model side by side, the changes are rather subtle. More curvaceous door panels and curvier-looking rear flanks hint more strongly of the sports cars in the Porsche family. The new version also has a new air dam design, different detailing in front and in back, and a few more curves, with a lower stance being the most noticeable effect. Inside, the Cayenne picks up the instrument panel and center-console look of the plush Panamera fastback sedan, with a sweeping, more coupe-like feel and matte-metallic brightwork.'

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.'