The greatest driver’s car title has been given to the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 after more than 100 experts in the industry listed their top three cars.

The £300,000 Porsche 911 was crowned the winner with its unique car parts having provided the most thrills and special memories to the judges including Sir Stirling Moss to Lord March.

Coming in second, third and fourth were the McLaren F1, Alfa Romeo 8C-2300 and Lotus Elan Sprint respectively, while at the bottom of the top 25 list in 23^rd, 24^th and 25^th place respectively were Volkswagen Golf GTI, AC Cobra 289, and Lancia Stratos.

The Classic & Sports Car magazine asked the experts to judge their favourite cars to drive on the road for the magazine’s columnist and TV presenter Alain de Cadenet to then assess the five most popular choices.

The final assessment was conducted at the Millbrook Proving Ground to make the final decision.

“The most exciting thing about our Top 5 was not the presence of some of the most exclusive and expensive cars ever made, but the inclusion of two that just about any enthusiast can go out and buy today,” said Alastair Clements, Classic & Sports Car magazine editor.

From first to 25^th in the list were: Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7, McLaren F1, Alfa Romeo 8C-2300, Lotus Elan Sprint, Mini Cooper ‘S’, Jaguar E-type S1, Ferrari 250GT SWB, Caterham Seven, Ferrari F40, Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica, Austin-Healey 100/3000, Ferrari Dino, Lancia Aurelia, Lotus Elise/Exige, Ford GT40, Audi Quattro, Jaguar D-type/XKSS, Bentley Speed Six, Ferrari 250 GTO, Porsche 993 Carrera, Triumph TR2/3/3A, Peugeot 205 GTI, Volkswagen Golf GTI, AC Cobra 289, Lancia Stratos.

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Autocar magazine’s Best Driver’s Car has been awarded to the Porsche 911 GT3, beating a number of top cars in the process.

Second place in the prestigious awards was the British built Noble M600, which won praise for its polished, benign chassis and steering, as well as straight-line pace.

The top cars and car parts that won praise from the judges were those which do not induce fear when the ‘ESP’ off button is pushed and the car works with the driver to allow them to exploit it for a better driving experience.

On the Autocar judging board was chief road tester Matt Prior, editor-at-large Steve Sutcliffe and senior contributing writer Andrew Frankel.  Eleven cars in total were put to the test and in total were worth just under £1,000,000.

“On the day of our road and track testing at Donington, the GT3 RS’ drive was simply the most involving, enjoyable and satisfying of all the sports cars involved,” said Chas Hallett, Autocar editor.

The winning Porsche completed the Donington track in one minute 16.3 seconds while the fastest car on the day was the Ferrari 458 Italia which completed the circuit in one minute 15.9 seconds though came in at third place overall.

“Some modern supercars are so quick that their electronic driving aids actually make them more enjoyable,” said chief road tester Matt Prior.

“A moderately handy driver can often extend his own limits, and take the car’s performance further, while knowing there’s a back-up if things go wrong.”

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The seaside will be the theme when British Car Auctions (BCA) holds its first specialist convertible sale of the year on Saturday (April 17th).

Blackbushe auction centre, in Surrey, will play host to the event, which is timed to coincide with the improving weather, with drivers finally able to put the top down without fear of being caught out by the unpredictable British weather.

It will be the first of three such events to be staged throughout spring and into summer, and there will be around 400 convertible models going under the hammer.

Prices will range from £4,000 to £40,000, catering to a wide variety of budgets, and the auction is open to all buyers, with models from manufacturers such as Jaguar and Porsche will be up for grabs.

Alan Gupwell, remarketing manager for BCA said: "The specialist convertible market has a strong following with buyers and themed events such as this create a great deal of interest".

Buyers at the auction are likely to follow in the footsteps of the one in five Brits who buy a car without taking it for a test drive first.

Porsche has announced plans to introduce two new models to its Gran Turismo range, with the pair to be unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show in April.

With the German sports car manufacturer having introduced its Panamera in 2009 to widespread acclaim, it has now confirmed that it will be expanding its range with the upcoming introduction of the Gran Turismo Panamera and the Panamera 4.

Both of the new models will be powered by a new 3.6-litre V6 engine, capable of producing 300hp and peak torque of 400nm.

The latest additions to the Porsche family also boast improved fuel efficiency over earlier models, with the Panamera capable of achieving a carbon emission rate of 218g/km and the Panamera 4 a rate of 213g/km.

Furthermore, both models come equipped with "a high standard of comfort and a luxurious interior ambiance", Porsche has stated, while they also boast adaptive air suspension and Bi-Xenon headlights as standard.

At the same time, the company is boosting its green credentials by fitting solar panels to its Porsche spare parts warehouse in Germany, with the new cells expected to generate an output of 2MW.

Next month’s Geneva Motor Show will see the unveiling of the hybrid Porsche 911 GT3 R ahead of racing at Nurburgring in May.

Porsche is promising that the vehicle will take the sports coupe’s evolution "to new levels in motor sport", with it due to compete in a 24-hour race around the Nurburgring Nordschleife on May 15th and 16th.

Developed especially for racing, the 911 GT3 R Hybrdid features an electric flywheel power generator, which is mounted alongside the driver in the vehicle’s cockpit.

It is charged whenever the driver applies the brakes and can store energy mechanically. Its rotors are capable of spinning at speeds of 40,000 rpm.

Porsche has said it isn’t a priority for the 911 to GT3 R win in Germany – instead, it will treat the event as a "racing laboratory" that will allow it to develop hybrid technology further in its range of sports cars.

The manufacturer is currently offering all-weather driver training at the Porsche Experience Centre in Silverstone.

There are more than Porsche parts on the agenda from the car manufacturer as it has recently launched its own TV channel.

For anyone wanting to tune in they will be able to feast their eyes on Porsche motors whizzing round the brand’s Experience Centre track at Silverstone, steered by chief driving consultant Gordon Robertson.

The Driving Experience Centre has been open since November 2008, based at the Silverstone circuit.

Silverstone was born out of a redundant airfield which was being used as a farm after the Royal Automobile Club secured a lease on the site from the Air Ministry in 1948.

Alongside the new TV channel, the car manufacturer has also ventured into the world of YouTube.

Content on the site includes everything from historic cars to the 911 GT2 and Jacky Ickx’s qualifying lap at Le Mans in 1977.

Motorists can also take a look at the models such as the Cayenne Turbo in a new light, said to be featured in "stunning displays of car control".

If you are after a more imaginative gift than a used Porsche part this Christmas, the car manufacturer may have just the offers you want.

Instead of the usual socks and ties, one present that could bring a smile to your loved one’s face is a driving experience at the Porsche Experience Centre.

The Porsche track is over 3 km long and splits into four areas, offering a range of surface conditions and track configurations.

Other offers come for avid fans of the 911 model, who can indulge their passion by embarking on a heritage journey of the vehicle at a cost of £275, or smaller-scale gifts like the bedtime Plush 911 car at £26.

And age is not a barrier when it comes to this high-class motoring firm as a baby ride-on Porsche costs £67 or the Porsche 911 pedal car comes in at £187.

If you just cannot decide which one of the gifts to choose, then a gift voucher could be the ideal way of letting your loved one select exactly what they want from the range on offer, coming in a Porsche presentation box.

Volkswagen and Porsche have reported profitable figures for 2009.

Porsche AG recorded revealed a profit margin of over ten per cent whiles Volkswagen’s was 2.4 per cent.

Reported figures relate to August 1st 2008 to July 31st 2009 for Porsche and January to June 2009 for Volkswagen, with the combined operating results standing at €1.9 billion euros (£1.7 billion).

Newly appointed Prof Dr Martin Winterkorn Porsche SE’s chief executive officer highlighted that both of the businesses have remained profitable in the economic downturn.

The company results before taxes for Porsche SE stood at minus 4.4 billion euros, whereas in 2008 this figure was 8.6 billion.

According to German commercial regulations, the full net profit will be paid to shareholders.

The revenue reserves currently stand at 8.23 million euros after it was necessary to take away one billion euros, the company stated.

In 1900 the first Lohner-Porsche electric was revealed at the Paris World Fair.

Car manufacturer Porsche is asking fans of the brand to rise to the challenge.

It will test enthusiasts by asking them to name the model of the engine by just listening to it.

The competition has been launched in celebration of the brand’s new Evolution 911 motor.

Anyone taking part in the sounds contest will be rewarded by being entered into a prize draw to win one of the new cars.

As well as the competition, there is an hour and a half programme running which is said to take those signing up through the history of the make’s iconic vehicle. For those interested in taking part, the cost is £275.

Porsche claims that the 911 has attracted a worldwide fan-base because of its "characteristic sound which is music to the ears of car fans".

As improvements have been made through the years, the sound of the vehicle’s engine has altered.

The brand claims that the new 911 is a "sport classic".

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A new edition of a well-known sports car is set to hit the UK next year.

Porsche aims to bring out the updated Boxster Spyder in Los Angeles in December first, before its British debut.

The latest model marks the manufacturer’s third version of the vehicle but differs in the fact that this one focuses on open-air motoring.

Some of its features include a silhouette of the Carrera GT when the hood is down.

Its weighs in at 1,275 kg – making it Porsche’s least heavy Boxster Spyder to date. This is something that the brand believes will be a winner with its customers.

The new weight means that it stands at 80 kg less than the Sports edition.

Porsche claims its latest offering is the "purist form of the Porsche" due to the car’s technical specification and distinguished style.

It sold its first car in London in 1954 through Archibald Frazer Nash, which lead to the dealer becoming the sole UK retail outlet for the brand until 1965.

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