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Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid
Porsche blends the best of both worlds with their newest release: the 918 Spyder Hybrid. Where many sports cars lack in sustainability, the Spyder Hybrid boasts both a 127hp electric motor on its front axle and a 154hp hybrid module on its rear axle. These features contribute to a laughably powerful combination of 887hp, for which the 918 Spyder Hybrid can thank its blistering 211mph top speed. Drivers can toggle between pure electric, V8 and hybrid modes, offering versatility for varying environments. These features might be too good to be true though, unless the car’s $845,000 price tag is personally manageable. Look for the 918 Spyder Hybrid to hit the U.S. in early 2014.

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2013 Porsche 911 RSR
Porsche unveils the newest addition to the 911 family, the racetrack-ready 2013 edition of the RSR. Immediately striking about the new model is the prominence of the number ’50′ at the top, which signifies 50 years of Porsche’s most iconic model. The body has undergone an increased wheelbase and has also reconsidered materials; the 911 RSR makes heavy use of carbon fiber and polycarbonate windows to make the car more nimble. Under the hood rests a 4.0-liter, six-cylinder, 460-horsepower engine, which should be well suited to compete in the World Endurance Championship later this year.

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2014 Porsche 911 GT3

New for the 2014 model year and celebrating 50 years of performance is the latest Porsche 911 GT3. Surfacing ahead of its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show, this latest GT3 is the first to be based on the new generation 911. The track-focused model features a 475 horsepower, six-cylinder engine and a seven speed transmission good for a top speed close to 200mph. Externally, the car features more aggressive styling with a new front bumper and forceful-looking rear wing. Look for the GT3 to reach dealers later this year.

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2014 Porsche Panamera
Originally unveiled in 2009 at Auto Shanghai, the Porsche Panamera was hailed by enthusiasts as the four-door sedan marking the long-awaited production update to 1989′s Porsche 989 concept vehicle. Now, the German auto manufacturer has unveiled the 2014 edition of the automobile. Replacing the old 4.8 liter V8 engine with a Biturbo 3.0 liter V6 under the hood, the car’s smaller engine actually produces more power than the previous design, creating 420 hp alongside 384 lb-ft of torque. Additionally, the upcoming model year marks the debut of the Panamera S E-Hybrid edition – an improvement over the previous hybrid that now boasts a more powerful electric motor and lithium-ion battery for an improvement in gas mileage from 33 mpg to 76 mpg. Billed as the first luxury plug-in hybrid, the Panamera S E-Hybrid is also faster than the previous electric and can go from 0-62 mph in 5.5 seconds with an all-electric top speed of 84 mph. Finally, cosmetic upgrades to the design include everything from a larger rear spoiler and more angled rear window to LED lamps and a multifunction steering wheel. Look for the Panamera to be available across the globe later this year.

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TechArt Porsche GTStreet RS
With the automotive world abuzz thanks to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Autoblog instead headed over to Leonberg, Germany to have a little fun with the 711-horsepower TechArt Porsche GTStreet RS. The latest inclination finds a 16 percent bump in horsepower, as well as a 25 percent boost in torque. Despite the Smurfish-blue paint job, the GTStreet RS is quite traditional in many ways. For example, Porsche’s short-throw six-speed manual has been left untouched. Similarly unaltered is the war-like single mass flywheel that doesn’t stop rattling in its cage until you get the clutch pedal all the way to the floor. That TechArt-fettled clutch, about 9.1 inches in diameter, has had its surfacing altered and hardened even further to deal with the greater stresses of launching this beast. For those of you with deep enough pockets, the TechArt Porsche GTStreet RS will go for around $700,000 USD.

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2012 Porsche Cayman S Black Edition
Following the recently announced 911 and Boxster S Black Editions, Porsche introduces a new, limited edition Cayman S arriving later this summer. The 2012 Cayman S Black Edition comes in solid black and features a monochrome treatment with a black body and black-painted 19-inch Boxster Spyder design wheels. Normally contrasting trim pieces from the Cayman S are also painted for a uniform look. The side air intake grilles are painted black, as are the twin exhaust tailpipes and the model designation on the rear deck lid. Limited to only 500 units, the Cayman S Black Edition will be tagged at a cool $67,500 USD. Additional specs follow below.

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Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0After many months of speculation and premature leaks, the 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 has finally been officially unveiled. One of the fastest production cars ever run around the Nordschleife (it ran the Nürburgring in 7 minutes and 27 seconds), the vehicle boasts a 4.0-liter flat-six engine derived from the 911 GT3 RSR racer and features forged pistons, titanium connecting rods and a shaft pulled directly from the racetrack model. With 500 horsepower peaking at 8250 rpm and maximum torque coming in at 5750 rpm, the GT3 RS 4.0 can run to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and crack 124 mph in less than 12. Limited to only 600 units, the car comes standard with a sporty white paint and six-speed manual gearbox, and will be priced at $185,000 USD when it goes on sale late this year.

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Porsche 911 2010 GT3 RS

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Porsche 911 50 Years Edition
Porsche celebrates the 50th anniversary of its 911 model with a special edition release. The car first made its debut in Frankfurt on September 12, 1963, and has since enjoyed seven generations of successful descendants with the last one being the type 991 released back in 2011. The 2013 911 features the wide body from the Carrera 4 model (released in 1988) and pays homage to the original through the inclusion of the 3.8L flat-six engine, Fuchs wheels, a chrome grill, classically styled gauges, and houndstooth-patterned sport seats. This particular model will be limited to 1,963 units, and will come available in a choice of a PDK automatic or a seven-speed manual transmission.

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2012 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
Luxury automobile manufacture Porsche is set to debut its latest creation, the 911 Cabriolet. The drop-top coupe is unique in the sense that it welcomes a new innovative roof design, which among other things maximizes fuel efficiency while still paying tribute to the accustomed characteristics adorned by Porsche aficionados. The car highlights either a 3.5 liter 350 hp option or a heftier 3.8 liter 400 hp engine.

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2014 Porsche 911 Turbo
An evolution of the Porsche 356 – the German manufacturer’s first production automobile – the 911 has long been considered the flagship of Porsche‘s lineup, dating back to its initial debut in 1963. Now, the brand looks to continue the legacy of the two-door grand tourer with the introduction of the 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo ahead of its scheduled public debut at September’s 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. Both the 911 Turbo and high-performance Turbo S see a six-cylinder 3.8 liter direct-injection turbocharged engine under the hood – capable of 520 hp in the 911 Turbo and 560 hp in the Turbo S variation – while the transmission comes in the form of Porsche’s AWD 7-speed dual-clutch PDK, an upgrade over the run-of-the-mill Tiptronic. Boasting a top speed of 198 mph, the Turbo S can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 3.1 seconds while a Turbo equipped with the Sport Chrono Package nearly matches its quickness at 3.2 seconds. Cosmetic changes to the new release include a longer and wider body style, 20-inch alloy wheels, and options for the likes of LED headlights with four-point daytime running lights and a camera-assisted control for the main beam. Finally, a retractable three-stage rear spoiler and deployable rear wing complete the look and further aid in the car’s performance, which also boasts a respectable fuel consumption of 24.2 mpg. Expect the 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo to start at €162,055 EUR (approximately $212,507 USD) while the Turbo S will retail for €195,256 EUR (approximately $256,044 USD) when they go on sale this September.