911 Carrera 4S Now Available

Need a little more power to go with your 911? Then consider upgrading to the "S" model, which includes a larger and slightly more powerful engine. It is now a 3.8 liter flat-6 producing 385 horsepower. Available as a coupe and cabriolet in rear or all-wheel drive Carreras, this power upgrade does command a higher base price, but since when is more power and speed solely a dollars and sense issue? The latest 911 Carreras have that famous and unique flat-6 boxer engine that was completely reworked in 2009.

They feature direct fuel injection, two-piece crankcases, and revised intake and exhaust systems. They also have Porsche's VarioCam Plus intake-valve timing and lift system. With a new generation currently in the works, it'll be interesting to see how Porsche will continue to upgrade this unusual engine layout.

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911 Targa 4 Also Available

Not wanting to leave any holes in the 911 lineup, Targa buyers have the choice to have the car in all-wheel drive, as opposed to the standard rear-wheel drive. The Targa 4 S is slightly slower than the hard top version due to the heavier roof and all-wheel-drive system which increases weight, thereby slowing the car slightly during acceleration. But what's really cool is that the roof can be opened at any speed. It simply drops down an inch and slides back underneath the hatch at the push of a button.

However, it carries a base price of $92,000 and maxes out at around $103,000. Whoever said that the combination of sun and performance come cheap?

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Karma Revero Now Available In Exclusive Aliso Edition

The design team say they used California as their inspiration

Derived from the Fisker Karma, the Revero is Karma Automotive’s hybrid sports sedan offering and it comes packed with plenty of luxury features and smart design solutions. Priced at a not insignificant $130,000, these 403 horsepower hybrid sedans are a rare sight on the roads, but not as rare as the company's very first limited-edition model, the Aliso. The sporty hybrid and electric car segment is soon to get some notable new entrants like the Porsche Taycan and BMW iNEXT, so along with the dominant Tesla Model S, the Revero needs all the attention it can get.

“Our Aliso Edition is an example of what ‘custom’ can mean for Karma,” says Karma Automotive’s CEO Dr. Lance Zhou. “It’s a specially-crafted luxury electric vehicle for a very select few who seek a truly unique product, and something we believe can be a model for how Karma approaches other unique custom editions and contribute to the sales growth of the company.”

The Aliso is an attempt by Karma to offer its customers something that has not been done before in this segment: a collector vehicle that is also a plug-in hybrid. Limiting production to just 15 units, the Aliso Editions will have the same mechanical specifications as the standard Revero models so the justification for the $15,000 price hike can be found in the bespoke detailing carried out both inside and out.

Each Aliso will be individually numbered with special exterior paint, interior leather-trim colors, and custom carbon fiber wheels. Deliveries are expected to start during November and be completed by the end of the year.

According to Barny Koehler, President in China & Chief Innovation Officer, Karma Automotive’s design team looked to California’s vibrant coastline and dramatic mountains for inspiration. The interior and exterior color palette mimic the hues found in nature, the Laguna Pearl paintwork for example is formulated to capture elements of the sand, sea and sun.

Such whimsical links are open to interpretation but Karma has also gone to extra lengths to ensure that the leather, wood and other trim items have all been sustainably sourced and impact minimally on the environment. Limited-edition models such as the Aliso tend to get sold out soon after introduction so if you prefer your Karma Revero with a slice of Californication then you’d better get moving.

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