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SA Performance Car Preview 2024

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News

2024 is almost a month old, but the SA motoring industry is just starting to wake from its slumber. The motorsport season has started and the first of the new-car launch events takes place this week. As one of the leading performance/premium automotive websites in SA we are taking a closer look at the performance […]

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All-New Porsche Macan Unveiled [w/video]

By Banzai Matai Manufacturer News, Porsche

Porsche has been telling us for some time that the next generation of its smaller SUV, the Macan, would be available purely as an EV. The all-new Porsche Macan was unveiled today. We are taking the Macan to a completely new level – with exceptional E-Performance, the new Driver Experience, and a very impressive design […]

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We Attend Icons of Porsche 2023 [Gallery]

By Banzai Matai Gallery, Porsche

Double Apex was invited by Porsche South Africa to attend the Icons of Porsche 2023 showcase. We sent our managing editor to scope out the palette of Porsches (pitlane of Porsches…?) on display. In South Africa we have BMW M Fest and AMG Performance Tour. In Dubai they have Icons of Porsche. You know, because […]

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Building A Porsche 911 GT3 [video]

By Staff Writer Porsche, Videos

Cars are extremely complex machines. They consist of thousands of components that are sourced from myriad suppliers. The parts are then all bolted together by an automaker in an assembly plant in a process that takes several hours. Watch the building of a Porsche 911 GT3 in a timelapse video (at the bottom of this […]

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New Porsche Panamera Debuts [w/video]

By Banzai Matai Manufacturer News, Porsche

A few days ago we brought you a story where Porsche claimed a new Nurburgring lap record with its pre-production Panamera saloon. You can read our original story here. Today the all-new Porsche Panamera made its international debut. Representatives from Porsche South Africa have confirmed that all derivatives of the new model will be available […]

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Super Estate Drag Race [video]

By Staff Writer Motorsport, Videos

The guys over at Car Wow have assembled two interesting rivals for this super estate drag race. In this latest drag race from the UK automotive site lines up the Mercedes-AMG E63 S estate against the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo S E-Hybrid. Click here to see other drag race videos hosted on our site. Two […]

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Porsche Macan launched

By Banzai Matai Car Reviews, Manufacturer News, Porsche

The all-new Porsche Macan launched into the SA car market this week. Double Apex attended the local ride and drive event in the Western Cape and reports here. Click here to read about the new Porsche Cayenne Coupe. Porsche launched its second SUV model, called the Macan just over five years ago. While some debated […]

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Porsche Record Sales in 2018

By Banzai Matai Manufacturer News

Earlier this week we brought you news of the record year of sales McLaren Automotive registered in 2018. Now we have full details of Porsche record sales in 2018. An all-time high The Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer delivered an incredible 256 255 vehicles worldwide in 2018. That is the highest single-year sales figure recorded in marques’ […]

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Porsche Panamera Turbo (2017)

By Banzai Matai Actual Speed, Porsche

Model: Porsche Panamera Turbo Gearbox: 8 Speed PDK Transmission Engine: 4.0 Litre  V8 Twin Turbo Power: 404 kW @ 5 750 – 6 000 r/min Torque: 770 Nm @ 1 960 – 4 500 r/min Licensing Mass: 1 995 kg Power to Weight: 202.506 kW / Tonne Power to Capacity: 101.101 kW / Litre 0-100 km/h: 3.78 Seconds […]

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Porsche Panamera GTS PDK (2012)

By Banzai Matai Actual Speed, Porsche

Model: Porsche Panamera GTS PDK Gearbox: 7 Speed PDK Transmission Engine: 4.8 Litre V8 Naturally Aspirated Power: 316 kW @ 6 700 r/min Torque: 520 Nm @ 3 500 r/min Licensing Mass: 1 920 kg Power to Weight: 1.646 kW / Kg 0-100 km/h: 4.77 Seconds ¼ Mile: 13.20 Seconds @ 169.97 km/h 1 Km: […]

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Porsche Panamera Turbo S PDK (2011)

By Banzai Matai Actual Speed, Porsche

                           Model:  Porsche Panamera Turbo S PDK  Gearbox:  7 Speed PDK Dual Clutch Automatic  Engine:  4.8 Litre V8 Twin Turbo  Power:  405 kW @ 6 000 r/min  Torque:  750 Nm @ 2 250 r/min  0-100 km/h:  3.77 seconds  ¼ Mile:  11.82 seconds @ 192.62 km/h  1 Km:  21.50 seconds @ 246.88 km/h  Actual Top Speed: […]

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Porsche Panamera GTS models launched

By Banzai Matai Manufacturer News

Two new models were launched earlier today, the Porsche Panamera GTS and Panamera GTS Sport Turismo. These two are the latest additions to the existing Panamera range and bolster other GTS offerings within the Porsche family. More power These new sporting models boast several upgrades, most notable of all being a more powerful engine. A […]

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Mercedes-AMG GT63 S 4-door Coupé driven [w/video]

By Banzai Matai Car Reviews

The Mercedes-AMG GT63 S 4-door Coupé had its international ride and drive event in Austin, Texas in the USA. We were fortunate enough to attend and sample the model first hand. Track attack Circuit of the Americas (COTA) is a brilliant piece of tarmac. The USA’s first purpose-built F1 track takes inspiration from several other world-class […]

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Porsche Cayenne driven

By Banzai Matai Car Reviews

The all-new Porsche Cayenne made its South African debut this week. Double Apex was invited to the local ride and drive event to sample the new model on local soil. Click here to read our 911 Carrera T review. New looks If you don’t really pay careful attention to Porsche models, you’d be forgiven for […]

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Porsche Taycan spied testing [video]

By Banzai Matai Manufacturer News, Videos

Taycan is an upcoming all-electric supercar from Porsche. Initially dubbed Mission E, the Taycan name was adopted at Porsche’s 70th birthday celebration earlier this year. Porsche says the name is roughly translated as “lively young horse”, referencing the Porsche crest, which has featured a leaping steed since 1952. The steed is borrowed from the Stuttgart […]

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