F12 Berlinetta: 2014 Car of the Year

In an “unprecedented landslide decision” by Robb Report editors and a panel of guest judges made up of members of the exclusive Robb Report Club, the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta has been selected as the luxury lifestyle authority’s 2014 Car of the Year.

Now in its 21st year, the award goes to an automobile whose technical excellence, styling, and performance captivate Robb Report’s judging panel. The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta outdistanced a field of 13 other sports and luxury competitors chosen by Robb Report’s automotive editors for their design, engineering, performance, and overall quality.

Two new top models with higher performance: Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS

Porsche Boxster GTS

With an uprated engine and excellent PASM chassis the Boxster GTS sets new benchmarks for sportiness in its segment. The independent front and a modified rear end, blackened bi-xenon headlights - with the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) as standard - and exterior lettering in silky black gloss are subtle yet unmistakable features of the new top model.

The name says it all: at Porsche "GTS" stands for Gran Turismo Sport and has promised outstanding Porsche performance ever since the legendary 904 Carrera GTS dating back to 1963. With the new two-seater Porsche is renewing its commitment to authentic sports cars for both the racetrack and everyday use.

Porsche Cayman GTS

The Cayman GTS is ready to go with an independent front and modified rear end, blackened bi-xenon headlights and 340 horsepower flat-six. The name says it all: at Porsche "GTS" stands for Gran Turismo Sport and has promised outstanding Porsche performance ever since the legendary 904 Carrera GTS dating back to 1963.

The Cayman GTS delivers 340 hp (250 kW) from its 3.4-liter flat-six. The torque has been increased by 8 lb-ft. What's more, the Sport Chrono package is a standard feature in the Cayman GTS. This means that in conjunction with the optional Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) and the active Sport Plus button, the Cayman GTS sprints from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds. It therefore sets new reference values.





Idea. The Committee.

One committee and one clear assignment: to reformulate three letters to a sports car concept, that has always caused a stir among enthusiasts.

New Managing Director for Porsche Asia Pacific

After succeeds a tremendous achievement with Porsche Asia Pacific , Christer Ekberg (picture) who took over the lead of Porsche Middle East, as subsidiary responsible for the importer and dealer network in the Middle East, the Porsche Asia Pacific the regional office and subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, located in Singapore, has appointed Martin Limpert as the new Managing Director effective 1st March 2014.

Former Porsche Asia Pacific MD, Christer Ekberg

The exchange of experience and competencies within Porsche organisation is a critical success factor that needs to be further developed in our future plans for the continued success of the Porsche brand.



Martin Limpert, new MD for Porsche Asia Pacific

Pure. The energy. The new 918 Spyder.

Some stories are told in just 6 minutes and 57 seconds. For this story, that is only the beginning.

Top pipes exhaust system.

Engine layout                                      Mid-engine
Layout / number of cylinders          8
Displacement                                      4 593 cm³
Power Total System                          > 652 kW (887 hp) Comb.engine: 447 kW (608hp)

Power transmission:
Combustion engine with hybrid module and transmission bolted together to form a single drive unit; seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK); rear-wheel drive; front electric motor with transmission for driving the front wheels (decoupled from 265 km/h); five pre-selectable operating modes for optimum coordination of all drive units.

Gear ratios PDK
1st gear                                                  3.91
2nd gear                                                 2.29
3rd gear                                                 1.58
4th gear                                                  1.19
5th gear                                                   0.97
6th gear                                                   0.83
7th gear                                                   0.67
R gear                                                     3.55
Final drive ratio                                      3.09

Clutch diameter 220 mm/164 mm


Hybrid specific details 
Liquid-cooled high-performance lithium-ion traction battery with capacity of 6.8 kWh and power output of 230 kW. Onboard charger with charging output of 3.6 kW. Porsche universal charger (AC) for charging the vehicle from an external source. Electrically powered auxiliary units: air
conditioning compressor, power steering, brake booster. Hybrid module consisting of clutch and electric motor including power electronics at the front and rear axle.

Chassis
Front axle; Double-wishbone front axle , PASM
Rear axle; Multi-link rear axle based on the LSA concept (lightweight,stable, agile) and electric rear-axle steering. Independent wheel suspension, air suspension, vibration damper, PASM

Brakes

High-performance hybrid braking system with integrated recuperation. Regulates the combined braking effect of electric braking by the electric motors (recuperation) and hydraulic braking by Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) to provide the customary Porsche brake pedal feel in conjunction with a very high rate of recuperation. Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) with six-piston brake calipers at front and four-piston units at rear internally vented and cross-drilled.

The 918 Spyder Weissach Package

New Koenigsegg distributor in Malaysia and Indonesia

It's been a while after held an official importer and distributor of world class cars and bikes, once again Naza Group of Companies being appointed as the new Koenigsegg Automotive AB distributor in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Naza Swedish Motor Sdn. Bhd. a subsidiary of Naza Group of Companies, committed to built a  service center and showroom by the first quarter of 2014 and ready to take on a brand new market for the Koenigsegg brand.





“This is a very important partnership for us. This is the best brand that you could ask for. It is a recognition for us to work with Koenigsegg,” said Naza Group of companies joint group executive chairman Datuk Wira SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin.

Sime Darby Auto Performance Opens Porsche Centre Damansara

After taking over the importer of Porsche Malaysia in 2010, Sime Darby Auto Performance step ahead in providing a luxurious lifestyle centre in Malaysia.

With the opening of Porsche Centre Damansara, the existing customer base will have an option other than Porsche Centre Glenmarie (PCG) and Porsche Centre Bukit Bintang (PCBB). The new 1,360 sqm showroom featuring impressive showroom with latest range of new Porsche models and exclusive customisation services.

New Importer in Malaysia

Sime Darby Auto Performance has appointed as the Porsche Malaysia official importer in 2010, with the chairman remain, Dato' Mokhzani Tun Mahathir, providing continuity for Porsche’s existing customer base.

The combinations between Auto Performance and Dato' Mokhzani experiences in Porsche market, the new Porsche Centre Damansara has launched. With a breadth of 1,360 sqm showroom featuring impressive showroom with latest range of new Porsche models and exclusive customization services, enthusiasts are given choice to visit the showroom other than Porsche Centre Glenmarie (PCG) and the Porsche Centre Bukit Bintang (PCBB).

For more details of Porsche Centre Damansara
Address
2853 & 2861, Jalan Damansara
60000 Kuala Lumpur
Phone +60(3) 7728 9911Fax +60(3) 7725 5911

Operating hours
Monday to Friday   09:00 am - 06:30 pm
Saturday               09:00 am - 05:30 pm
Sunday                 11:00 am - 05:30 pm

2014 Rolls Royce Wraith

Rolls Royce presents the new range of Rolls Royce model range called 'Wraith' during the 2013 Geneva Motorshow.

The new two-door Rolls is effectively a Ghost coupe, and it stands to reason that this is Royce's answer to the Bentley Continental GT, albeit at a higher price point.

DRIVETRAIN: 6.6-liter, 624-hp, 590-lb-ft Turbocharged V12; RWD, eight-speed automatic
CURB WEIGHT: 5,380 lb
0-60 MPH: 4.4 sec (est)

Opulent interior appointments surround the Wraith driver and passengers.

Noble.

Have you ever heard of the British sports car manufacturer called Noble? Founded in 1999 by Lee Noble, the M12 was release in 2001.



The M12 comes with full steel roll cage, the cars are extremely lightweight and stiff.


The models offers in four (4) variants with the M400 being the ultimate version of the M12, followed by the GTO-3R.

M12 GTO 3R

Then, they revealed the M400 is the track variant of the M12. The power-to-weight ratio is over 400bhp. It has 425 bhp (317 kW; 431 PS) and has been reported to do 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in as little as 2.97 seconds.

M400

In 2004 British Motor Show, Noble has developed the M14; as it was planned to compete with the Porsche 911 Turbo and 'The Prancing Horse' Ferrari F430.

M14 revealed at the 2004 British Motor Show

However, the M14 model is not enough to give an impact to the Porsche 911 Turbo or the F430, so Noble to take steps to produce a model that offers advanced technology on the market. 

“It was time for Noble to take a big step up in terms of refinement, practicality and style.” Lee Noble, 2006.

With the launch of the M15 in 2006, it's been a huge changes for Noble to really compete in the sports car business.

Noble M15

The legacy continues in 2010, with the collaboration of uses a 4439 cc 60-degree Yamaha derived Volvo B8444S V8 Engine which is also used in the Volvo XC90 and S80, but with twin Garrett turbochargers equipped with variable boost, Noble has built the M600 with the Graziano transaxle six-speed manual gearbox and has the RPM redline set at 7000.

M600 driven by TopGear host, Richard Hammond. Results, the M600 beat the Lamborghini Aventador and the McLaren MP4-12C in Nardo Circuit, Italy.