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Newest Porsche Cayman: Cheap But Thrilling Nonetheless
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Joe_Thompson]Joe Thompson

The automotive world is wondering why Porsche is sending out a newer and cheaper Porsche Cayman. After all, with the Porsche Cayman S running almost double in sales than what has been expected for the vehicle, some business and marketing analysts claim that perhaps it might not be a good thing for Porsche to send out a thrilling and cheaper Porsche Cayman on the road.

The very first Porsche Cayman was produced only this year. And it took the spot that was previously owned by the Porsche 968 in the Porsche line up of exemplary vehicles. This sports car is known to be a coupe that holds two doors. It also has got two seats in its cabin. According to Porsche, the Cayman idea actually came from the inspiration of the Porsche Boxter. However, the difference is that this new vehicle now makes use of modified flat-6 engines which makes its performance and handling better and smoother compared to its idol.

When the Porsche Cayman revved up its engine and started roaring through the streets and giving the company a huge amount in sales and profit, awards also came rushing to recognize the power and performance that this sports car has. Maintenance is also fairly easy for owners and drivers for used Porsche car parts would work well with this sports car. In fact, this vehicle took a huge share of awards during the Auto Express New Car Honors awards for 2006. It also was greatly recognized as the best sporting car that one can find in the United Kingdom.

The cheaper Porsche Cayman is sold some £7,755 cheaper compared to the Porsche Cayman S. And because of this, Porsche exclaims that other sports cars in the auto industry like the Mercedes SLK and the BMW Z4 coupe should better watch out for this one. [http://www.carpartswholesale.com/cpw/porsche-car-parts.html]used Porsche car parts

Joe Thompson is the owner of a successful auto body shop in Ferndale, California. This 38 year old is also a prolific writer, contributing automotive related articles to various publications.

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You've Got To Love The Porsche 914
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Wayne_P._Treister]Wayne P. Treister

Back in 1969 Porsche was about to make a lasting impression on the world with the introduction of the sporty, mid mount 4 cylinder boxer engine, two seater Porsche 914.

The design of the 914 was the result of the Porsche and VW working together to produce a new sports car for each of the companies. VW was looking to find a replacement for the Karmann-Ghia and Porsche was looking to use the 911 components but get a fresh new model.

In Europe Porsche took the 914 body and finished it as the 914/6s while VW took it and finished it as the 914/4s. When marketed in North America both were sold as the Porsche 914.

The 914 did not look like any other Porsche on the market. It featured pop up headlamps, flat deck lid over the rear engine, no backseat, and a vertical rear windshield.

The low profile seats mean you are almost sitting on the floorboards and the firewall is located right at your back. There's nothing fancy about the inside, in fact it is very basic. But it also has all the equipment you'll ever need.

It features a nice large tach which remained popular in many models. It has the same transmission that's used in the 928 where you'll find first down and over to the left.

The suspension is hard, the car rides low gripping the road, and the steering is nice and tight. This is a really sporty little car and when the suns out and the winds warm you can pop the targa top off, roll down the windows, and relax.

The flat 4 cylinder mid mount was available in a 1.7 L providing 80 HP, 1.8 L providing 79 HP, and 2.0 L providing 95 HP. All engines come with a 5 speed manual transmission. It has the independent front with lower control arms, anti roll bar, spring struts. The independent rear has transverse torsion bars and anti roll bars.

Wondering what kind of performance this little gem is capable of? You'll be just a little impressed. The 2.0 L used in the 1973 is probably the most popular of the three engines released. It's a blast to put the petal to the metal and listen to the sound of that rpm band and oh yes let's not forget the power.

From 1970 to 1972 the 914-6 was released but it didn't last very long with less than 3500 actually produced. There were also a small number of 914-6 GTs produced at the same time. They were given the higher performance 911 engine and suspension designed for the race track.

The 914-6 was agile with quick acceleration and good handling and breaking. In fact in many aspects it was considered superior to the 911. To drive it felt much like the 914-4 but in the upper RPM it definitely had more punch.

1974 the cars destined for North America saw the introduction of the 1.7 L engine which was bored to 1.8 L. It was combined with the Bosch fuel injection system for the emissions control required in North America.

1975 saw the end of an era when production of the 914 was ended. Eventually it would be replaced by the 924 and the 914's 2 L engine was continued in the 912E considered a level entry model.

When it comes to cool and "gotta have" the 914 definitely fits the bill. This is a great little sports car that's nice and peppy, has great handling, and lots of snap. And with today's high fuel costs it's a real treat in that department too. You do need to watch for rust though. It is the biggest enemy of the 914.

If you love the look of the sports cars from the 1970's, understand the value of a Porsche, and like to stand out in a crowd the Porsche 914 is definitely a car to consider. So is this the car for you?

Wayne has been owned and ridden Porsches for 15 years. Visit his Porsche site at http://www.porschesworld.com to learn more about Porsche 944.

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You've Got To Love The Porsche 914
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Wayne_P._Treister]Wayne P. Treister

What Was The Porsche 944 All About?
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Wayne_P._Treister]Wayne P. Treister

If you are already a Porsche buff I don't have to tell you how popular the Porsche 944 was and still remains today. If you are knew to Porsche's your about to meet with some fascinating reading. So what was the 944 all about?

Porsche has been building great cars for years but in 1982 it came up with what was going to be a real winner. This was the year the first Porsche 944 hit the market. It was originally introduced as a replacement for the Porsche 924.

This eventually did occur but for a few years both cars were actually on the market side by side. From the get go the 944 was immediately a very popular car available as either a 2 door coupe or a 2 door convertible.

So what was it that made the 944 such a hit? Well there were a few things but mostly it was the high performance and look of this sports car. It was a success right from the beginning but over the years several models become available including the 944S, 944S2, and the 944 Turbo.

When first produced it had only the 2.5 liter engine but over time there were options which also included a 2.7 liter and 3.0 liter engine. Both the 94 inch wheelbase and the 2932 curb weight also made this car very appealing to the sports car enthusiast.

When the 944 first hit the streets it had a straight 4 cyclinder 2.5 liter engine an it had Mitsubishi's patented balance shaft technology. And of course it had the look of a sports car too.

It wasn't until 1985 that it had any major changes done to it. Those changes included some ergonomic changes to the interior, the movement of the antenna, and some improvements to the air conditioning. Optional heated seat were also added, as were powered seats, a larger fuel tank, and some technology to reduce noise.

They also introduced the Turbo model in 1985. Within the Porsche Corporation it was referred to as the 951 but the world knew it simply as the 944 Turbo. It had the same basic engine but it was the intercooled version and of course it was turbo charged so you got a whopping 220 BHP at 6000 RPM.

1987 saw the introduction of the 944S - S standing for Super. This model had dual air bags and anti lock brakes as standard equipment. It also had the first 16 valve engine with 250 BHP.

1989 The S was no more to be with the equipment from the S model becoming standard on the 944 model. The engine was replaced to a 4 cylinder 2.7 liter engine.

In 1990 Porsche released the 944 Series 2 known as the S2. It was a revision of the 944S which had the aerodynamics of the 951. It was also the year the 16 valve 3.0 liter engine was introduced becoming the most popular engine ever in the 944. This 16 valve engine

From 1982 to 1989 113,070 were produced and 25,107 Turbo engines were produced. The 944S saw a total of 12,936 cars produced and the 944S2 had only 6,439 produced. In the big picture that's not a lot of cars which is probably one of the reasons demand remains strong.

Late in 1991 the 944 Series 3 was released but the model number was changed to the 968. It was originally called the 944 S3 but then marketing opted for a name change in the hope of increasing sales. Technically the 968 was the refined version of the 944 offering the best of the best. It also offered a new nose and rear end as well as circular headlamps. The 3 liter engine had a horsepower increase of 240 HP and performance was optimized using the Variocam. The 968 was built up until 1995.

Even though the 944 designation was retired in 1991it didn't mean this was a car of the past and it certainly didn't result in the sales dwindling. Instead it remains more popular than ever. In fact today it remains a "must have" car in the Porsche world.

Wayne has been owned and ridden Porsches for 15 years. Visit his Porsche site at http://www.porschesworld.com to learn more about Porsche 944.