Posts from ‘Porsche’
The 12 Fastest Cars of 1983*
1983 Plymouth Turismo
Depending on who defines it, the automotive “malaise era”—the period of time during which vehicle performance declined steeply, mostly as a result of emissions issues—ended in the early Eighties. That said, what was considered quick by 1983 standards seems pretty quaint today.
2016 Porsche Boxster S
Presented here is an unedited press release received by Consumer Guide today.
Boxster and Cayman to be branded as 718 model range next year
Porsche’s mid-engine sports cars to receive new name
Atlanta, Georgia. The mid-engine sports cars from Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG will be named 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman, respectively, when the models are introduced over the course of 2016. The 718 designation is a reference to the ground-breaking sports car Porsche introduced back in 1957, which achieved great success in a number of renowned car races. The 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman will share more similarities than ever before – both visually and technically. In the future, both will have equally powerful turbocharged flat-four cylinder engines. The Roadster will be positioned at a higher price level than the Coupe – as is the case with the 911 models.
2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder
Porsche debuted a new variant of its two-seat Boxster convertible at the 2015 New York Auto Show. The 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder is a pure-enthusiast model that’s been stripped down for weight savings and hopped up with some special performance hardware.
10 Most-Expensive Wagons of 1990
At $26,500 including destination charge, the Peugeot 505 Turbo SW8 was the 4th most-expensive wagon available to American shoppers in 1990.
It is Consumer Guide managing editor Rick Cotta who first began noting vehicles that are turning 25 years of age, and thus becoming “classic.”
In Illinois, home to Consumer Guide Automotive© and Collectible Automobile magazine, a car is officially an antique when it crosses the quarter-century line.
Test Drive: 2014 Porsche Cayman S
Consumer Guide’s test 2014 Porsche Cayman S arrive well-optioned, stickering for $89,915 including the $950 destination charge.
2014 Porsche Cayman S
Miles Driven: 409
Fuel Used: 17.4 gallons
Hidden Headlamps: The Awkward Years
The Dodge Magnum’s headlamps were less hidden than they were obscured. Though clear, these covers retracted when the headlamps were in use in compliance with period federal regulations.
Who can say why anything goes out of style? Around Chicago it was once common, and decidedly hip, to detail your postwar bungalow with metal awnings and concrete flower troughs. Those same elements are now the earmarks of a “mature” neighborhood.
Test Drive: 2014 Porsche Panamera 4S
Our test Porsche Panamera 4S arrived equipped with almost $30,000 worth of options (see list below). The base 4S starts at $99,275 including the $975 destination charge.
2014 Porsche Panamera 4s
Miles Driven: 292
Fuel Used: 17.5 gallons
Real-world fuel economy: 16.7 mpg
Review Flashback! 1973 Porsche 911
The 1973 911 was powered by Porsche’s “2.4 L” engine, which actually displaced closer to 2.3 liters.
The current editorial team here at Consumer Guide couldn’t think more highly of the Porsche 911, but was our appreciation for this German icon always so robust? To help celebrate this rear-engine sports car’s 50th anniversary, let’s jump back 40 years and see how the team felt back then.
According to the text, this 1970 AMC AMX is priced comparably to a “loaded Mustang or Camaro.”
Automakers tend to avoid talking price at the national level. That’s why it was relatively uncommon to see prices in magazine ads. At the local dealer level, however, that’s where the haggling begins. There’s little more entertaining to a car guy than to find the car ads in an old newspaper. We’ll have to post a collection of those some time soon, too.
With the average transaction price of a new vehicle hovering around $32,000, the prices in these ads now seem a little quaint. But the real charm is in the small print. Apparently “loaded” once meant that a car came with headrests (see the AMC ad above).
Car Company Logos
Through their logos, many automakers have created a dazzling world of wonder. In logo land, you’ll discover roman gods, prancing horses, and mystical beasts—as well as religious themes such as the Holy Trinity and the Christian Crusades. It’s a universe of stars and planets, ships and rockets, diamonds and domination. One emblem, which is simply a crooked letter, symbolizes a trustworthy handshake. Car Company Logos.
