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Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder launched in Malaysia, 4.0L NA, 6-speed manual only!

Sime Darby Auto Performance, the official importer and distributor of Porsche cars Malaysia, has launched the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and the 718 Spyder. The GT4 sits at the top of the 718 range, above the GTS. Both the 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder are powered by a 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine that makes 420 PS and 420 Nm of torque, sending power to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. Depending on how fast the driver shifts, the duo is able to complete the century

ShaunShaun

Jul 16, 2020

Review: Porsche 718 Cayman GT4, a perfectly irrational middle finger to turbo+DCT  sports cars

The first-generation Porsche Cayman GT4 was one of my favourite cars of all time. In my eyes, it had all the makings of a great driver’s car. Mid-engined balance, Porsche Motorsport genes, and more than enough performance to trouble supercars a league above. More pertinently, 6-SPEED MANUAL. I’ve always wanted to drive one, but never got the chance to. So imagine my elation when I was given the opportunity to have a go in the 2nd-generation, now called the 718 Cayman GT4. Same recipe as the orig

JasonJason

Jan 3, 2021

The Nissan Note has a lower ground clearance than a Porsche 718 Cayman, why?

The Nissan Note is a tall-ish hatchback, B-segment rival to the Honda Jazz and Toyota Yaris. In Europe, the Note is classified as a mini-MPV, together with the Jazz, despite it being a 5-seater, but that’s just how European consumers sees any tall-ish hatchback. This applies to the Mercedes-Benz B-Class and Volkswagen Golf Sportvan too. Naturally, you would expect the Note to have a higher ground clearance than a sports car, but you’ll be surprised to know that the opposite is true, as noted by

HansHans

Nov 27, 2020

Pablo Escobar’s 1974 Porsche 911 RSR is up for sale for $2.2 million

If you haven’t heard of Pablo Escobar, then here’s a quick history lesson. Escobar is the wealthiest criminal in history and was viewed as a Robin Hood-like figure by residents in his town. With that amount of wealth, you can expect the man to have a stable full of epic cars. One of those cars, a 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 RSR IROC race car, is on sale. The asking price of the car? An eye-watering $2.2 million! As its name suggests, the 911 was used in the now-defunct International Race of Cha

JerricaJerrica

Mar 17, 2021

Review: Porsche Taycan 4S - an electrifying, synapse-frying performance car

"Why do petrolheads hate electric cars?" Asked my colleague Shaun as we barrelled along in the Porsche Taycan 4S. I didn't have an answer actually, because up until now, electric cars didn't really do it for me. I have driven a Nissan Leaf before this, and I quite liked it. But did it stir my loins and make me wanna buy one? Not really. But a Porsche Taycan? Who would say no to that? Well, at RM 699,986 (OTR without insurance, 0% SST) as tested, my bank account, most likely. Porsche's first fora

JasonJason

Mar 20, 2021

8 millionaire-looking cars for under RM 200k

Last week, we showed you ten expensive-looking cars under RM 100k and some of you think those selections don’t quite shout ‘appearing rich’. Indeed, the Proton X50 and X70 may feel expensive but they’re still a Proton (or Geely) underneath. For this week’s Top Rank Millionaire-Looking Motors (MLM), we’re bumping up the budget to RM 200,000 and unlike the last list, we’ll be focusing only in the used car market. We’ve selected 8 for this list and you can be certain these fine cars will make you g

CY FoongCY Foong

Feb 7, 2021

3D-printed pistons for Porsche 911 GT2 RS, new business opportunities for Porsche

In a recent roundtable discussion with Frank Ickinger (Senior Engineer Advance Engineering at Porsche AG), we had the opportunity to learn more about Porsche’s 3D-printed pistons for the Porsche 911 GT2 RS. Yes, metal alloys can be 3D-printed now. Although the technology application is for small series productions, it does create new business opportunities for Porsche. Three innovation clusters emerge with it. The 3D printing technology is the joint work of Porsche AG, Mahle GmbH, and Trumpf. Th

ArifArif

Aug 7, 2020

Porsche-approved Apple CarPlay for classic Porsche 911 & Boxster is priced from RM6,750

Porsche has introduced their new Porsche Classic Communication Management (PCCM) infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto that can be retrofitted onto classic Porsche 911 and Boxster models. In-car connectivity sounds like a fancy buzzword but in fact, it is a crucial component in car ownership experience. This is why every car manufacturer from Porsche to Geely are tirelessly creating a more seamless and intuitive infotainment system. To date, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto remai

Adrian ChiaAdrian Chia

May 1, 2020

2021 (992) Porsche 911 GT3 available for pre-order in Malaysia; 510 PS, 6:59 Nurburgring lap time

This is the 2021 (992) Porsche 911 GT3 and it's available for pre-order in Malaysia. It’s made with the same recipe as before, with a stratospheric 4.0-litre naturally-aspirated flat-six engine and various aerodynamic trickery to make you go faster. How fast are we talking about? If you get into the PDK (dual-clutch transmission) version, it can do 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and charge forwards all the way to 318 km/h. As for the manual version, it would depend on how fast you can shift, but Pors

ShaunShaun

Feb 17, 2021

SUVs aren't killing sports cars, enthusiasts are

There has been a very prominent narrative in the past decade in the automotive industry. It is one that tells us SUVs are taking over the world, thus making all other forms of cars redundant or out of fashion. Every carmaker, has succumbed to the SUV pressure and made one. You can find calls to stop buying SUVs as it's killing the sports car genre. Well, I'm here to tell you that, SUVs are bad news for some types of cars, namely the traditional 3 box sedan, and wagons. It offers more practicalit

JasonJason

Feb 13, 2021

Will Malaysia be launching a CKD Porsche Macan?

Following a report by The Edge Weekly, it seems that Porsche is seeking to locally-assemble (CKD) some of its models at Sime Darby Motor’s Inokom plant in Kulim. Some of the models planned include the Porsche Cayenne and the Porsche Taycan. However, some media sites have also said that the Macan is also planned to be one of those models. This is based on an article published by Maybank Investment Bank Research. Given how popular the Macan and the Cayenne are, it makes sense for the German premiu

CY FoongCY Foong

Feb 24, 2021

Porsche 911 (991) Speedster launching in Malaysia tomorrow

Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), the official importer and distributor of Porsche models in Malaysia, will be virtually unveiling the Porsche 911 (991) Speedster tomorrow, 2 June 2020 at 8:00 pm on Porsche Malaysia's social media platforms. The Speedster is a send-off to the 991 generation, a last hurrah if you will. It is essentially a topless GT3 and shares the atmospheric 4.0-litre flat-six engine that sings to 9,000 rpm. And it actually makes a tad more power than the GT3, 10 PS more at 5

ShaunShaun

Jun 1, 2020

Nissan fires shots at GR Supra – upcoming Nissan 400Z to get manual transmission!

Manual drivers rejoice, as Nissan has confirmed that the upcoming Nissan 400Z will be fitted with a three-pedal option. Over the past week, Nissan has dropped a slew of teasers for its new Z-car, including one that has the 400Z’s manual shifter in view, as well as glimpses of the new car’s headlights and wheels. Nissan’s design boss Alfonso Albaisa also posted a sketch of the Z-Car’s rear-end, hinting that the model will get horizontal tail lights – much like the 300ZX. Power is expected to be d

EricEric

Sep 11, 2020

Hyundai MR23T test mule spotted, a mid-engine rear-wheel drive hatch?!

There’s a mysterious Hyundai MR23T spotted being ferried around in South Korea and reports claim that this is the test mule for Hyundai’s next mid-engine rear-wheel drive mega hatchback! These pictures were uploaded to Korean car website, Bobaedream. From the pictures, we can see a Hyundai Veloster that’s been heavily souped-up with flared wheel arches and aggressive bumpers. What’s interesting is the ‘MR23T’ text plastered on the side and rear of the car. ‘MR’ is often understood as the short f

Adrian ChiaAdrian Chia

Apr 2, 2020

Facelifted Porsche Macan S Launched In Malaysia, From RM 625,000

Sime Darby Auto Performance, the local distributor of Porsche models in Malaysia has introduced the facelifted Macan S at the Sportscar Together Day event in Sepang. Priced from RM 625,000 (on-the-road, without insurance, road tax, registration fees), the facelifted Porsche Macan S comes with the Premium Package as standard, which includes: 14-way power seats Comfort lighting package Power Steering Plus Park Assist with reverse camera Automatic dimming mirrors Bose Surround Sound System The face

JackJack

Aug 6, 2019

A CKD Porsche Cayenne will be launched in Malaysia, CKD Taycan next

In what could be a first not just for Malaysia, but also the world, Porsche is reportedly setting up vehicle assembly (CKD) operations in Malaysia at the Sime Darby Motors’ Inokom plant in Kulim, and we now have further information on the models planned. A report by The Edge weekly claims that incentives for the investment has been approved and a joint announcement will be made once the current MCO situation improves. Currently, all Porsche cars are made in Europe, either at the Porsche’s own pl

EricEric

Feb 6, 2021

Malaysian orders opened for freshly debuted 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo

For those who think the Porsche Taycan needs extra space in the rear, well, here’s the stunningly beautiful 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. The second shooting brake Porsche model after the Panamera Sport Turismo, the Taycan Cross Turismo isn’t just handsome on regular roads, it has (mild) off-roading capabilities too! The best part? Malaysian pre-orders are now opened with the Cross Turismo launching in the second half of 2021. Based on the Taycan electric saloon, the Taycan Cross Turismo ga

CY FoongCY Foong

Mar 5, 2021

Porsche Taycan Launched in Malaysia, RM 725K only? 761 PS and 1050 Nm

Porsche Malaysia has launched it’s all-electric four-seater car, the Porsche Taycan, in Malaysia. Three variants (Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, and Taycan Turbo S) are now available for the keen early adopters of electric vehicles who also want a Porsche. There are two battery sizes for the Taycan. The 4S gets the 79.2 kWh battery with about 407 km of range. The Turbo and Turbo S get 93.4 kWh batteries capable of up to 450 km of range (Taycan Turbo) and 412 km of range (Taycan Turbo S). The 4S has th

ArifArif

Sep 18, 2020

Priced from RM 585k, the 2021 Porsche Taycan RWD is here in Malaysia

Mere days after its global debut, Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), the official distributor of Porsche Cars in Malaysia, has launched the new 2021 Porsche Taycan RWD here. Prices for this base-spec Taycan start from RM 584,561 (includes 50% SST exemption, valid until 30-June 2021) and will be available at Porsche Centres nationwide from March 2021. Inclusive of SST, the Taycan RWD will start from RM 605,000. Just like the rest of the Taycan range, it is all-electric but features rear-wheel dr

CY FoongCY Foong

Jan 22, 2021

Toyota GR Supra, what are your options when you have half a million to spare?

(Toyota GR Supra | Gallery) Priced over half a million at RM 568,000 on-the-road without insurance Similar money gets you a more powerful BMW M2 Competition At this price point, we have highlighted a number of options Revealed earlier this year, the Toyota GR Supra has officially made its way to Malaysian shores. It is powered by a 3.0-litre straight-six engine producing 340 PS and 500 Nm of torque, which is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed ZF transmission. Yes, the powertrain is shared wi

ShaunShaun

Oct 2, 2019

John Wick star Keanu Reeves ditches Mustang for Porsche Taycan, electric drifts ensue

In a recent video released by Porsche, 'Going the Distance', actors Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter from the cult comedy “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” took two Porsche Taycans down the Californian Coast for an electrifying adventure. With only one charge, both actors managed to experience the Taycan’s launch mode, a hill climb, and pushed the Taycan to its limits at the Porsche Experience Centre. With all that done, they still managed to travel from Santa Barbara to the Porsche Experience Cent

ArifArif

Mar 23, 2021

Porsche says no to full-electric Porsche 911, but a hybrid is possible

Porsche CEO, Oliver Blume, has confirmed that the Porsche 911 will never become a fully electric car. The reason being that the 911 platform has been optimised for the Internal Combustion Engine, not an electric system. However, a hybrid Porsche 911, might just become a reality. In a phone interview with European media, CEO Oliver Blume said "In the future for the 911, there are good ideas for a special kind of hybrid, a very performance-oriented hybrid, where we use, for example, a 400-volt sys

ArifArif

Nov 10, 2020

All-new Nissan 400Z rendered, would you get this or the Supra?

Late last month, Nissan dropped a teaser of its upcoming models, including the long-awaited 400Z. Although the teaser gave us a decent look at the new Z car’s silhouette, other details like the front-end or wheel design are lacking. This is where Mag-X steps in with their rendering of how the 400Z could look like. Now, before you scoff at Mag-X’s rendering of the 400Z, keep in mind that their rendering of the all-new Toyota Harrier was rather spot-on, which lends credibility to how the 400Z coul

EricEric

Jun 11, 2020

Volkswagen Malaysia holds a 12.12 sale on Instagram. Say what?

The concept of buying a car on Lazada is still foreign to most of us, but now Volkswagen Malaysia has taken yet another unconventional step with an Instagram-exclusive car sale in conjunction with the 12.12 sale. 12 units of the VW Polo with JOIN accessories and 12 units of the VW Beetle with free spoiler and VW Tint will be up on sale on Volkswagen Malaysia’s Instagram profile with a RM 12,000 discount. Like the 12.12 sales on online shopping websites, VW’s 12.12 sales only run for 24 hours, st

JerricaJerrica

Dec 11, 2019

New 2021 Porsche Panamera produces 630 PS, 820 Nm and sets new Nürburgring lap record

One of the ways car makers drum up hype before their cars go on sale are by showing teasers, but it’s a little different for some Germans - some of them prefer to smash the Nürburgring lap record, as is the case with the 2021 Porsche Panamera. Of course, the key to this is to make more power. Stuttgart’s finest tinkered with the V8 to make 630 PS and a staggering 820 Nm (an 80 PS and 50 Nm bump from 550 PS and 770 Nm the curent Panamera Turbo S makes). The chassis and suspension has been enhance

SanjaySanjay

Aug 17, 2020

RM 1 million more than a Porsche 911 GT3, is the 911 Speedster the one for you?

The Porsche 911 (991) Speedster is now available in Malaysia. It can be yours if you part ways with RM 2.7m, and that's before options. What's the Speedster all about? Think of it as a 911 GT3 with a manual roof and lots of carbon fibre. Yes, the roof mechanism in a RM 2.7m car is manually operated. Here’s a tidbit, the original intention was for the Speedster to have no roof at all. The concept car didn’t have a roof, only a tonneau cover. But Porsche thought it needed a roof as a production ca

ShaunShaun

Jun 4, 2020

Porsche Taycan dilancarkan di Malaysia – RM 725 ribu sahaja? 761 PS dan 1050 Nm tork

Porsche Malaysia baru sahaja melancarkan kereta elektrik pertamanya di Malaysia. Dengan tiga varian (Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, dan Taycan Turbo S), model ini sesuai bagi mereka yang menginginkan jenama Porsche untuk kereta elektik mereka. Taycan 4S didatangkan dengan bateri 79.2 kWh yang boleh memberikan jarak pemanduan sejauh 407 km untuk sekali cas. Taycan Turbo dan Turbo S pula mendapat bateri 93.4 kWh yang boleh memberikan jarak pemanduan sejauh 450 km (Turbo) dan 412 km (Turbo S). Pada masa

FaisalFaisal

Sep 18, 2020

The next Porsche Macan is all-electric, based on Porsche Taycan platform

Porsche’s electric line-up will see the introduction of an SUV with the new Porsche Macan. The new Porsche Macan will receive an all-new platform called the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) that is an evolution of the J1 platform used in the all-electric Porsche Taycan. The information we received are from a roundtable discussion with Mayk Wienkötter, Porsche AG, Spokesperson Product Line Taycan & E-Mobility and Jason Broome, Managing Director of Porsche Indonesia. Further details on the Porsche

ArifArif

Jun 24, 2020

Priced from RM 2.2m, Porsche 911 Turbo S lands in Malaysia! AWD, 650 PS, 800 Nm

Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has today unveiled the latest in the long line of 911 flagships, the Porsche 911 Turbo S. Porsche's rear-engined, all-wheel-drive, all-weather supercar starts from RM 2,235,463 (OTR without insurance, with SST discount). Better hurry, then. Powering the latest 992-generation 911 Turbo S is an all-new 3.8-litre, twin turbocharged flat-six engine, delivering 650 PS and 800 Nm. Porsche's latest and greatest also gets a bespoke 8-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox

JasonJason

Apr 12, 2021

Porsche Malaysia is giving out a 911 GT Edition 1:18 diecast but you have to win it

It has been 10 years since Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), sole authorised importer and distributor of Porsche cars and parts in the country, was launched here in Malaysia. To celebrate the occasion, they are holding a special selfie contest to give away this special 911 GT Edition 1:18 diecast model. Interested? Then you’re going to have to flex your creative mind to come up with the most creative congratulatory wish selfie to SDAP with a Porsche vehicle. Don’t worry if you don’t have a Por

JerricaJerrica

Aug 18, 2020