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Fanatec Porsche 911 Carrera Steering Wheel Game Controller – Drive, Play and Win


A brand new Porsche 911 Carrera will cost you about $82,000.00 and unless you’re a very rich Porsche fan or a lucky parking valet – getting the chance to drive one of these pricey beasts is going to be long shot. Not for gamers. The new Fanatec Porsche 911 Carrera Steering Wheel is a Porsche licensed steering wheel controller that’s almost the perfect replica of the original. It even comes complete with a metallic Stuttgart coat of arms-inspired company logo on the wheel. The Porsche 911 Carrera Steering Wheel game controller comes with paddle shifters, and realistic 6 plus 1 speed shifter that’s patterned after the actual Porsche 911 Carrera’s shifter. The gear stick can be mounted on either the left or the right side of the steering wheel to accommodate all types of gamers. Further, the steering wheel includes an extra large 11.8 in. TPE rubber wheel rim and LED screen that displays game info and wheel configuration. This steering wheel game controller features a powerful Mabuchi RS 550 ForceFeedback motor, high resolution wheel sensor, 90 to 900 degrees tuning angle, and a number of fine tuning and customization functions to help improve gameplay.
The Porsche 911 Carrera Steering Wheel also includes clutch pedal that offers declining resistance to give gamers a more realistic feel. The whole racing wheel, pedals, and shifter setup is kept and secured in place by quick-release table clamps, special slip-resistant rubber pads, Velcro, and nuts.

To complete the Porsche experience, all you need is a PS3 or a PC, a comfortable bucket seat, an HD screen, and of course racing games with Porsche cars in it like the Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed.

More wireless racing controllers can be found here.

LaCie Porsche Design P’9230 Desktop Drive – Form and Function, Perfectly Combined

Yes, it’s built for speed and it boasts a perfect blend of design and performance. What we’re talking about here is the new LaCie Porsche Design P’9230. It is a new breed of desktop hard drive that comes with a perfect blend of form and function. It is formed with the collaboration of LaCie and one of the most renowned design firms in the world. With this device, it will be way easy for you to transfer files faster than you could ever imagine. It ensures USB 3.0 performance and has the capacity it takes to hold all of your files. Thanks to its striking LED, P’9230 is oozing with sophisticated elegance.

Since LaCie joined forces with Porsche Design, you can be sure that the result is something that combines flawless functionality with pure design – the technical know-how comes from LaCie while the exclusive and timeless shape is Porsche Design’s idea. As if that’s not enough, with P’9230′s USB 3.0 interface, you can transfer even a 700MB video file in less than seven seconds! Isn’t that amazing? This USB 3.0 speed also gives you the capability to back up your photos, videos, and music files.

When it comes to protecting your files, you can count on the P’9230 because it comes with 5mm aluminum casing which envelopes the drive inside. So it’s pretty much like a solid armor protecting your data, right? It also provides the drive with classy substance and even allows it to dissipate heat. Such properties contribute a lot in protecting the hard disk and extending its service life. Truly, it’s a desktop hard drive that will look great on your desk.

Purchase the LaCie Porsche Design P’9230 here.

Porsche Plug-in Hybrid 918 Spyder – From Concept to Production

Move over Spidey – a new eco-friendly neighborhood spyder will be arriving in town. Porsche finally announced that they would take orders for the new 918 Spyder – an all-wheel drive, advanced plug-in hybrid super sports car powered by a mid-mounted, 500-plus horsepower, 4.0 liter V8 engine assisted by two electric motors with 218 combined horsepower. Porsche claims that the new 918 Spyder will sip only about 3 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers and emit 70 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer – pretty good numbers for a sports car that can go from zero to 60 mph in just about 3.1 seconds and top at 199 mph. On the other hand, running alone on the two electric motors can drive the 918 for 16 miles or boost it to speeds up to 94 mph for a limited distance given the proper conditions. The electric motors are powered by liquid-cooled lithium-ion batteries that can be recharged for seven hours from any standard household outlet. By combining breathtaking speeds and fuel economy, the Porsche 918 Spyder basically allows you to enjoy high speeds longer.

The final external design of the Porsche 918 Spyder is a combination of Carrera GT, 917, RS Spyder, and the 2010 Hybrid Spyder concept car. But unlike the previously revealed concept model, the 918 will be a two-seater and will feature a carbon-fiber reinforced plastic monocoque and a manual roof system with removable panels that can be kept in the front luggage compartment.

The 918 Spyder will be limited to 918 units and should arrive in the US shores by 2013.

Top 7 Hottest Cars: Geneva Motor Show 2010

The last 80th International Geneva Motor Show was a perfect glimpse of the future of automobile world; and the future looks bright and green. Aside from the lovely motor show booth babes, this event showcased the meanest and the cleanest in the auto world. For those who missed this big event, here’s a quick look of the Top 7 Cars of the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in no particular order.

The first on the list is a spider that can charm even the most fearful arachnophobic – the new Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid, an open two-seater plug-in hybrid sports car with fluid-cooled lithium-ion battery. This predator of the road features a modern slipstream carbon fiber design that can go from 0-100 km/h in well under 3.2 seconds. It can reach maximum speeds up to 320 km/h and ironically consumes only 3L/100km worth of fuel. That roughly translates to 70 grams CO2/km – not bad for a beast running on a powerful V8 engine.

The next car is one of Italy’s’ pride – the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, an aerodynamic five-door hatchback with enough dynamic and comfort features to remind you why you like Italy, pizza and spaghetti. The base model runs on a 1.4-liter MultiAir turbocharged gasoline engine while the higher Cloverleaf models run on a 235 horsepower 1.75-liter turbocharged gasoline engine.

The third car is the Mercedes F800 Style Concept, a spacious five-seater “green” sedan that can run on either Plug-in Hybrid or fuel cell alternative drive system. It’s powered by a 300hp direct injection V6 gasoline engine and a 109hp hybrid module that can run the car on pure electricity for 18 miles.

Next on the list is a brand that can be readily associated with The Transporter. Yes, it is Audi and they have a new car that every transporter would talk about. The Audi A1 features a squat body, small overhangs, four customizable colors for the roof arches, ten body colors, LED and Xenon lights, and a fully customizable interior.

Fifth is the famous Italian stallion with a green makeover. Introducing the Ferrari 599 HY KERS prototype that features Ferrari’s latest regenerative braking technology integrated into seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and installed below the car’s center of gravity. This 40 kilograms KERS system can add over 100 horsepower to the car’s already monstrous V12 engine and can run the car on pure electricity for city driving.

Lotus also grabbed some well deserved attention with its Evora – a 1382 kg 3.5-litre V6 mid-engine sports car that can reach 100km/h in just 5.1 seconds and has top speed 261 km/h. This lightweight sports car only consumes 8.7 L /100km of fuel with carbon emission of mere 205 g/km CO2.

The final car on the list, Koenigsegg Agera, an ageless masterpiece of a sports car sculpted in carbon fibre with aluminum honeycomb and integrated fuel tanks. It is powered by a 4.7 liter V8 engine that can propel this 1290kg beast from 0-100km/h in 3.1 seconds.
There you have it, the Top 7 Cars from the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.