Carrying the same 2 liter air cooled flat 6 cylinder engine as the standard model, the 1967 Porsche 911S added an additional 30 hp. The 911S still came standard with a manual 5 speed transmission and Weber carburetors.

This model in the minds of many is one of the most significant 911’s to ever made. The performance was suitable for the track and the acceleration felt like no other Porsche that had been produced (till then), going 0 to 62 in 8 seconds. The styling set an appeal that has continued to present day.

As again with any non galvanized vehicle decay is definitely a real concern. To find one that is in good mechanical and cosmetic condition is definitely a diamond in the rough.

In 1965 Porsche introduced the first 911 to the public. This 130 hp, 2 liter, flat 6 cylinder air cooled engine mated with a 5 speed transmission made for excellent accelerating car (for its time), going 0 to 62 mph in 8.3 seconds. Handling was superb for its time with a tradition bit over steer (rear gets out from under it). For the first year and a half the Porsche 911 came with a Solex carburetor which they changed over to in mid 1966 to the Weber carburetor. An interesting piece of information is the wiper blades rest on the right side as apposed to every other model except for the 1967 with rest on the left side when not in use.

When purchasing a used 1965 or 1966 Porsche 911 you look out for the following:

1. Change over from Nadella rear half axles to Lobro’s. It is easy to spot the if the car still has the original Nadella’s if the U joints are exposed as apposed to the Lobro’s that have a rubber dust boot over them. You definitely need to look out for this repair since it can be a very costly one.

2. Another plus to look out for is a switch from the original Solex carburetors over to the later Weber carburetors. Not to say that the Solex are not quality, but they apparently very difficult to set up.

3. Lastly as with any vehicle that has not been galvanized body rust is always a real concern.

With any used Porsche (or with any used vehicle) you should definitely get a pre purchase inspection.

What happens when you take Audi’s 4.2 Liter V8 (Audi RS4 power plant) and put it into a small light sleek AWD package? Well you get one fast and agile sports car, the Audi R8.

From 0-62 mph in 4.6 seconds (manufacturer) and top speed of 187 mph; this all wheel drive, mid engine, 420 HP sports car is quit impressive. With 317 lbs of torque and 3439 lbs of weight to move, the Audi R8 will definitely be an experience to remember. The R8 will come standard with a 6 speed manual with an optional R Tronic transmission. Audi will be releasing the R8 on a limited basis, producing no more than 20 a day during production.

The design is nothing short of spectacular with a distinctive Audi flare. Styling is not to be confused with the Audi TT, the R8 stands out from a crowd.

The Audi R8 is suppose to hit the dealers in late 2007 with a price tag starting somewhere near $110,000. There are rumors already that Audi will offer the Lamborghini V10 (same power plant in the new Audi S8) as an option in the near future, which will put this car on the super car platform.