2015 Porsche 911 GT2 Spy Shots

Like the previous 911 GT2, the new model will feature a similar spec to the contemporary 911 Turbo, the new 2014 911 Turbo, but to separate the two the 911 GT2 will stick to rear-wheel drive and have a higher output. This means it will feature a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six engine, four-wheel steering and engine stop-start technology.Peak output is expected to register at 560 horsepower,  which is on par with the output of the latest 911 Turbo S and 30 horsepower more than the output of the previous 911 GT2.

As for the transmission, Porsche’s seven-speed PDK dual-clutch unit is likely to replace the previous 911 GT2’s six-speed manual. By 2015, a new generation of the ultimate 911, the infamous 911 GT2 RS, is expected to land. This model is expected to match the 620 horsepower of the outgoing model but benefit from a lighter curb weight, the quick-shifting PDK and the new four-wheel-steering setup. Source www.motorauthority.com

 2015 Porsche 911 GT2 - Photo Credit

 2015 Porsche 911 GT2 - Photo Credit

2015 Porsche 911 GT2 - Photo Credit

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2015 Volkswagen Touareg Spy Shots

Engineers typically use these roads for validation of transmission and braking systems, which one would expect this early in the car’s development. As this is only a mid-cycle update (the second-generation Touareg has been on sale since 2011), the visual changes to the car will be modest. Camouflage gear on the front and rear sections of this prototype suggest we’re likely to see some new bumpers, a revised grille and possibly some changes to the lights. Inside, Volkswagen is expected to update the infotainment system by installing its latest modular unit.

The system is based around a capacitive touch-screen mounted in the dash that will allow the driver to control most of the vehicle functions via the screen, or by using voice or steering wheel controls. Though it’s yet to be confirmed, we could also see output of some of the Touareg’s engines increased for the 2015 model year. The 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 in the TDI model could see its current 225-horsepower rating boosted to somewhere around 260 horsepower and overseas we could see a four-cylinder engine added to the lineup. Source www.motorauthority.com

 2015 Volkswagen Touareg Spy - Photo Credit

 2015 Volkswagen Touareg Spy - Photo Credit

 2015 Volkswagen Touareg Spy - Photo Credit

2015 Volkswagen Touareg Spy - Photo Credit

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