Porsche Club Malaysia Melaka Drive May 2010

Porsche Club Malaysia (PCM) has had a successful drive to Melaka's MIMC Go-Kart track on 8th May 2010. With well over 40 cars and overwhelming participation in a track drive clinic on that Saturday. With the obligatory cornering lines, brake-and-steer, trail braking etc exercises resulting useful driving pointers being given to our fellow club members.

A time attack session was held and the winner was Chan Kien Seng in his limited Sport Edition black Cayman S (manual 6 -speed) proving once again that a mid-engined coupe - though less powerful - can be superior to the iconic rear-engined Porsche 911s. Nevertheless, the runner-up was a manic Porsche (996) GT2 on semi-slicks driven by Garry Adam - just 2 secs behind the winning Cayman S bearing registration number: "WHY 911". A very thought provoking registration plate don't you think?

The most powerful Peugeot 308

Introduced in Europe Peugeot GTi version of the 308. This is the most powerful version so far offered only five-door body and some minor cosmetic changes that distinguish it from his brothers. Added to conventional variants of three and five-door, family and convertible.

The 308 GTi THP uses a 1.6-liter engine developed in collaboration with supercharging BMW letting out 200 hp. It has direct injection, variable valve timing and intake similar to that used RCZ but with certain modifications. Depending on the brand, accelerates from 0-100 km / h in 7.7 seconds and combined consumption is 6.9 l/100 km.

Aesthetically exhibits some specific details, but no radical change is expected to see the GTI. It has the front bumper of the 308 CC, rear spoiler, dual chrome exhaust outlet and logos on chest and side gate. Inside the cabin the pedal and shift lever are made of aluminum.

The suspension is McPherson strut front and trailing arms linked by a torsion beam rear, and has some changes compared to the rest of the range 308. The suspension is different and the brake discs are larger. Finally, the address is electro-hydraulic variable speed.

Some rivals have in Europe are the Ford Focus ST II (225 hp) Seat Leon FR (210 bhp), Renault Megane Sport (250 hp) and Volkswagen Golf GTI (211 hp). With 200 hp the 308 GTi is the least powerful

Enhanced Proton Gen2 with Campro CPS for all trim levels

PROTON will be introducing an enhanced version of the Gen2 which sports refreshed exterior styling, with greater product appeal, and above all, offers greater value for money to customers, from 22 May (Saturday) onwards.

The enhanced 1.6-litre Gen2 is available in the High-Line (manual & automatic) and Medium-Line variants (automatic).

With an on-the-road price of RM 57,488 (manual) and RM 60,488 (automatic), the High-Line retains its existing price but offers buyers a whole suite of enhancements.

Exterior enhancements include new finishing for the front grille, alloy rims, and outer door handle. The enhanced Gen2 also comes with a new black painted roof. Inside, it is equipped with leather seats, a multifunction steering wheel which incorporates the audio switches, door trim finishing and a multipurpose container for extra storage area.

The Medium-Line meanwhile, is priced RM1,500 cheaper and will now sell for RM54,988 (OTR) as opposed to the old price of RM56,488. It offers all the new enhancements except for the leather seats, multi-function steering wheel, fog lights and a body-kit. The Medium-Line variant will also be fitted with the 1600cc CPS CAMPRO engine which replaces the current IAFM CAMPRO engine.

Both variants are also available in two new colours: Solid White and Fire Red.

PROTON Group Managing Director Dato’ Haji Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir said the introduction of the enhanced Gen2 was one of a series of initiatives being undertaken by the company to introduce not only greater product appeal but also to offer customers better value for money. PROTON, he added, is targeting at selling 300 units of the enhanced Gen2 per month.

Taking advantage of the projected Total Industry Volume (TIV) growth of 2.4% to 550,000 units in 2010, Dato’ Haji Syed Zainal Abidin said PROTON is also aiming at selling 165,157 vehicles this year, a total 12% higher than the 148,027 units sold in 2009. This would also increase PROTON’s market share to 30% from its current 28%.

This will be achieved via the introduction of new and enhanced models, supported by extensive marketing campaigns and promotions as well as increased ground activities.

“Pushing ahead and in conjunction with PROTON’s 25th anniversary, consumers can look forward to an exciting year filled with various programmes. These include a competition, a television programme and even a nationwide tour, to bring PROTON closer to the people,” he said.

The Gen2 was first launched in February 2004 before undergoing a change in October 2005. In March 2008, the Gen2 inherited the CAMPRO engine’s IAFM upgrades while certain variants were fitted with the more powerful CPS CAMPRO engine.

Most Powerful Street-Legal Porsche of all Times: The new 911 GT2 RS

The time: seven minutes, 18 seconds on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. The power: 620 hp. The weight: 1,370 kilograms in road trim with all fluids on board. The car: the new Porsche 911 GT2 RS. The GT2 RS is making its world debut at the Moscow Auto Show on August 25th.

The future top GT model marking the absolute climax in the 911 range is the fastest and most powerful road-going sports car ever built in the history of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart. With power up by 90 hp and weight down by 70 kilograms or 154 lb in comparison with the 911 GT2, the new 911 GT2 RS has a power-to-weight ratio of just 2.21 kilos or 4.9 lb per horsepower, by far the best power/weight ratio in its class. Obviously, these are the ideal ingredients for an ultra-high-performance sports car with supreme agility, truly blistering performance on the road, and of course exemplary Porsche Intelligent Performance. For despite this extra power and performance, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions versus the 911 GT2 are down by approximately 5 per cent to 11.9 ltr/100 km (equal to 23.7 mpg imp) and 284 g/km.


The 3.6 litre six-cylinder boxer engine boosted by two turbochargers with variable turbine geometry - exclusive to Porsche in its combination with a gasoline engine - drives the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox. Developed especially for the 911 GT2 RS, sports tyres measuring 325/30 ZR 19 convert this massive power into equally massive performance and acceleration on the road: 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, 0 to 200 km/h in just 9.8 seconds, and 0 to 300 km/h in 28.9 seconds. Top speed is 330 km/h.

Equally supreme stopping power on this ultra-high-performance sports car comes from PCCB composite ceramic brakes. Appropriate longitudinal and crosswise dynamics are ensured by the sporting RS set-up of the springs, PASM Porsche Adaptive Suspension Management, anti-roll bars, as well as the dynamic engine mounts and PSM Porsche Stability Management.


In its looks the new 911 GT2 RS stands out clearly from the 911 GT2 above all through the lavish use of carbon-fibre-reinforced (CFR) components in matt-black surface finish, even wider wheels and flared wheel arches at the front, new 911 GT2 light-alloy wheels with central locking, as well as ”GT2 RS“ model designations on the doors and rear lid. The upgraded front spoiler lip and the rear spoiler lip made of CFR and now 10 millimetres or almost 0.4 inches higher, again in surface carbon finish, ensure the right aerodynamic precision as well as extra downforce.


The interior also exudes the flair of sporting performance in virtually every detail, featuring lightweight bucket seats made of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic in carbon surface finish and lightweight door panels with door opening straps. The basic interior colour is black, contrasting attractively with features such as the seat centre sections and the roof lining as well as segments on the steering wheel rim. The gearshift and handbrake lever are both finished in red alcantara.

Limited to just 500 units, the 911 GT2 RS will be available in Europe from September 2010, in the USA from October 2010. The Euro base price is 199,500.- Euro. Including VAT and national specifications/equipment the new 911 GT2 RS will retail in Germany at a price of 237,578 Euro.

New Mercedes-Benz V6 and V8 engines: lower emissions, lower fuel consumption & yet higher output!

Mercedes-Benz is setting previously unachievable efficiency standards in the premium segment with completely newly developed V6 and V8 engines. The new V8 engine has a displacement of 4663 cc and develops a maximum power output of 320 kW (435 hp), which is around 12 percent more than its predecessor despite approximately 800cc lesser in displacement. Torque has increased from 530 Nm to 700 Nm – i.e. by no less than 32 percent. Fuel consumption has however been reduced by 22 percent.

With the same 3499 cc displacement as its predecessor, the new V6 engine develops 225 kW (306 hp). Torque has increased from 350 Nm to 370 Nm. Here too, the improvement in fuel efficiency is remarkable. The S 350 with the new V6 engine consumes an economical 7.6 litres per 100 kilometres, a saving of 24 percent compared to its predecessor.

Mercedes-Benz has achieved this considerable leap in efficiency with the use of a start/stop function as standard and other features such as newly developed, third-generation direct petrol injection with spray-guided combustion, multiple injection and multi-spark ignition. With this new generation of V-engines, Mercedes-Benz is clearly demonstrating that with concerted further development, internal combustion engines still have a great deal of potential, and that V6 and V8 engines with their great running refinement can continue to be used to good effect in the future.

19-inch Sport Classic wheels available for retrofitting on the Porsche 911

One the the most iconic retrofit highlights from Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is the 19-inch Sport Classic alloy wheels. Sporting the unmistakable look of Porsche’s legendary Fuchs rims and developed especially for the 911 Sport Classic - built in a production run of just 250 units - it is now available for retrofitting to any of the 911.

Re-interpreted in individual style, the wheels in five-spoke design with the rim star painted black, the wheel hump in gloss-lathed finish, and the coloured Porsche logo on the wheel hub, are a genuine eye-catcher. Introduced by Porsche for the first time in 1966, these unique wheels are now making a nostalgic return.

The new wheels measure 8.5 J x 19 ET 55 and come together with tyres in 235/35 ZR 19 (front) and, respectively, 11.5 J x 19 ET 50 with tyres in 305/30 ZR 19 (rear) on all current all-wheel-drive models of the 911 Carrera and Targa as well as the 911 Turbo at an all-in price per set of Euro 5,569.20 including VAT (cars with tyre pressure control Euro 5,866.70).

Porsche Aerokit Cup for the 911

The newly developed Aerokit Cup available on all versions of the 911 Carrera Coupé shows a close and direct link to the fastest brand trophy in the world, the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. At the front of the car the most outstanding feature is the new apron with its striking trim bars in the centre air intake and the characteristic spoiler lip.

Already available on new cars at a price of Euro 4,968.25 (including VAT), the Aerokit Cup may now also be retrofitted on current models of the 911 from Porsche Tequipment at Euro 4,522.00 (including VAT), plus fitting and paintwork.



While so far the Aerokit with its particularly sporting look was not available to drivers of the 911 Cabriolet and Targa (997), the new, striking Sport Design front apron now closes this gap, with the spoiler lip matched aerodynamically to the regular rear spoiler.

Naturally, the new front panel also fits on all other versions of the 911 Carrera and 911 Targa in the 997 model series. Finished in the same colour as the car itself, the front apron in Sport Design blends harmoniously with the overall contours and silhouette of the 911.



At the rear the unique rear lid with the wing fitted in position takes up the highly successful design of the former model. It almost goes without saying that all components have been optimised in Porsche’s wind tunnel to improve both driving behaviour and aerodynamics.

The Aerokit retails on new cars at a price of Euro 2,368.10 (including VAT) and is available from Porsche Exclusive. It may also be retrofitted individually by Porsche Tequipment at a price of Euro 2,159.85 (including VAT), plus the cost of fitting and paintwork.

Porsche Tequipment: Sport Steering Wheel with proper paddle shifters for 911 and Boxster/Cayman with PDK

For those of you who have driven a PDK (twin clutch 'box) enabled 911 (997) or Boxster/Cayman (987/987c), he or she will likely dread the 'dumb' swinging-rocker switches sitting atop of the 9 and 3 0'clock limbs of the steering wheel.
Well, Porsche AG has finally come out with a solution to this - as usual, nothing less than a paying option along with a sleeker & sportier steering wheel.

Here is the press release:

A sporting feature well known from the new 911 Turbo is the three-spoke sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles for the PDK transmission. Starting immediately, this unique leather steering wheel with gearshift paddles behind the right and left steering wheel spokes carried over from motorsport is available at a price of Euro 940.10 (including VAT) also for individual retrofitting on all versions of the 911, Boxster, Cayman, and Panamera with PDK and, starting in August 2010, on the all-new Cayenne with Tiptronic S.

The high-quality shift paddles are naturally made of metal. Through their stretched sickle shape, the gearshift paddles allow the driver to shift gears manually with perfect ease, from a wide range of individual holding positions on the steering wheel. The driver shifts up on the right and down on the left.

will be on sale a most powerful mobile sports in North America

Aston Martin has confirmed that the company's Vantage V12, at the end of this year will be on sale a most powerful mobile sports in North America, due to customer demand

Based on the V8 Vantage, V12 features 6.0-liter V12 engine produces 510 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque, with a top speed of 305 km / h and km zero-to-100 / h acceleration time of 4.2 seconds. This model was originally launched in 2009.

"This is the highest performance from a range of interpretations Vantage, our model combines the most agile with our most powerful engine," said Dr Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin. "This is a definitive Aston Martin driving experience, providing a spectacular performance to ensure thrilling dynamic drives in a single package that is very exclusive."

This company originally decided to offer the car in North America because of the small demand levels anticipated. The deliveries are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2010.

North American model will also be available in limited special edition of Black Carbon, featuring a black metallic paint, side strake of carbon fiber, alloy wheels gloss black ten-spoke, bright-finished grille and front parking sensors

Launch Audi R8 GT

A decision on the race package from the options list, he is fully fit for the racetrack - the Audi R8 GT. The Ingolstadt place of this high-performance sports car limited to 333 copies of a series with impressive performance figures: 3.6 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h, 10.8 seconds to 200 km / h and a top speed of 320 km / h.

Here these values is an uprated engine of the standard R8 5.2 FSI Quattro technology and the lightweight of the Ingolstadt. If the weight of the R8 5.2 FSI Quattro with its aluminum space frame construction with permanent four-wheel drive Quattro and the optional R-tronic only 1625 pounds, brings the GT 1525 kg with 100 kg less now on the scale.

To this end, the engineers had to come up with stuff. There is a windshield of the GT is made of thinner glass, the glass partition between the passenger and engine compartment and the cell plate in the tailgate from light polycarbonate. These three changes take nine kilograms. The rigid rear wing is good for another 1.2 kilograms. With the aluminum patch over the luggage compartment in the bow could be through thin metal sheet and additional excerpts save 2.6 kilograms. The long tailgate is made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) materials - an advantage of 6.6 kg. Additional 5.2 kg or 1.5 kg in control of the rear bumper and the sideblades, which consist of the same material.

Even with the technology components of the R8, the engineers were fighting for every gram booster when they brought a kilogram, in the aluminum pans of the brake discs of four kilograms and 9.4 kilograms of the battery. The module for the air intake, they found 2.3 kilograms and the insulation of the engine compartment 2.8 kilograms.

Inside, there was also considerable weight to lift potential. The new carpet is a light at 7.9 kilograms in the balance sheet, bucket seats, the chassis made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic (GRP), is at 31.5 kilograms. There were also many other detailed measures, such high-quality lightweight steel for the tailpipes of the exhaust system.

The design of Audi R8 GT combined power to express. That learned the exterior numerous modifications. Many of them also reduce the weight and improve aerodynamics. The R8 GT produced at high speeds even more downforce than the production model - without the drag coefficient would be increased from 0.36 and its frontal area of 1.99 m2 thereby. A highlight of the GT R8 are the LED headlights as standard. Their light is bright and homogeneous, their life and their high energy consumption low. Daytime running lights, each consisting of 24 LEDs appear as a continuous band.

The predominant element of the side view are the sideblades, direct the air to the engine. They also are the R8 GT in matte carbon. The same material used in the case of smaller mirrors are used, are the base made of aluminum. The 19-inch wheels carry an exclusive five-spoke Y-design in titanium finish.

At the rear are the revisions were particularly apparent integrated with the fixed Opaque carbon fins, the newly subscribed grilles on either side of the tailgate and the bumper made of carbon fiber in the large, circular exhaust tailpipes and exhaust vents for the wheel arches. The larger diffuser is made of carbon fiber composite material and the rear lights, built also in LED technology, have dark enclosure with clear glass panes.

The revised V10 with its red-painted cylinder head covers give the Audi R8 GT its power. Changes in the engine electronics to push the performance of the ten-cylinder engine by 26 kW (35 hp) to 412 kW / 560 PS. The torque curve peaks at 540 Newton meters (Nm) at 6,500 trips, 10 Nm more than with the standard version. On the naturally aspirated 100 km on average consumed 13.7 liters fuel.

The gear change in the R8 GT concerned the sequential gearbox "R tronic". The electrohydraulic clutch and shift unit receives its orders electrically. She changes her six speeds much faster than it could even an experienced driver - at high load and speed within a tenth of a second.

The central viscous coupling of the Quattro drive system, placed at the front axle differential distributes the forces under normal driving the V10 in the ratio 15: 85 between front and rear axle. This pattern blends perfectly with the weight distribution of Audi R8 GT, which is 43 to 57 percent. At the rear, a mechanical limited-slip differential improves traction.

The Audi R8 GT is a driving machine with stunning lateral acceleration and lightning-fast reactions. Its engine is in the middle, close to the vertical axis, its mass is therefore at fast changes of direction was not significant. The R8 GT goes into any situation dynamic, precise and stable.

The suspension follows the classic design from motorsport - double aluminum Dreiecksquerlenkerführen the wheels. The hydraulic power-steering rack is translated directly, with 16.3: 1. A manually adjustable coil-over suspension is standard. It sets the body up to 10 millimeters. Increased camber on the front and rear wheels enhance the handling qualities. The 19-inch forged wheels have the size 8.5 J x 19 front and 11 J x 19 rear, and are covered with tires in size 235/35 or 295/30.

Standard Audi mounted ventilated brake discs made of carbon-ceramic. You are standing and extremely wear resistant and very easy to build, with the same format they weigh nine kilograms less than their steel counterparts. The ESP can be switched by pressing a button on a sport mode that allows the throttle on corner exit a spectacular, but hard to oversteer. For a trip to the racetrack, the driver can switch off the system completely.

The R8 GT, the Audi in Germany for offering € 193 000, has a climate control and power windows, navigation system with MMI control logic and a powerful sound system on board. Optionally, a 465-watt sound system Ten point of Bang & Olufsen, a CD changer or the Audi Music Interface for election. The interior is decorated in a sporty black and dark gray.