Action from Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, as the first 2012 Porsche GT3 Cup cars seen anywhere in the world take part in two days of intense pre-season testing before the start of the 2011-12 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East. Among the familiar faces present are Prince Abdulaziz Al Faisal, looking for his second GT3 Cup crown in three years, and fellow Saudi driver Bandar Alesayi, who also has his eye on the title. Newcomers to the series include Oman’s top racing driver, Ahmad Al Harthy, while a two-driver entry from Dubai-based Al Nabooda Racing adds to the intrigue. For more information about the series, please visit www.porsche.com or visit the official Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com
Editor-at-large Arthur St. Antoine heads to Baudette, Minnesota to join Acura’s Ohio-based engineering team for some extreme cold-weather vehicle testing. Read the full story here: www.motortrend.com Shot by: Mike Suggett Edited by: Mike Suggett
While at the Pebble Beach history weekend, the Porsche Designer Manager of Sports Cars, Anthony Hatter, details the design process and current status of Porsche’s upcoming hybrid supercar, the 918 Spyder. While the displayed Porsche 918 RSR is a conceptual study, Hatter discloses that many of its exterior design elements were taken from past Porsche race cars, while the new production 918 Spyder will do much of the same. More information can be found on www.porsche.com
Before the new 911 makes its world debut in Frankfurt, Porsche engineers have thoroughly tested the car in icy conditions. Sign up for more information here: www.porsche.info/911/?pc=2011_09_991_FBp3
