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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera (991) spied on the street [video]

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera (991) spied on the street [video]

Video shows a next-generation 911 Carrera virtually undisguised at at gas station in Stuttgart, Germany.
By Motor1.com Team Aug 08 2011
2012 Porsche 911 seven-speed manual layout revealed?

2012 Porsche 911 seven-speed manual layout revealed?

According to a recent report, the seven-speed manual transmission in the 2012 Porsche 911 with have a fairly traditional layout with the seventh gear added on the top right.
By Michael Gauthier Jul 06 2011
2012 Porsche 911 will feature a 7-speed manual gearbox - report

2012 Porsche 911 will feature a 7-speed manual gearbox - report

Longer seventh gear will help improve fuel-economy and reduce engine noise on lengthy cruises.
By Motor1.com Team Jun 01 2011
2012 Porsche 911 to be non-hybrid, non-KERS - report

2012 Porsche 911 to be non-hybrid, non-KERS - report

The rumor mill is back in action as a new report is indicating the 2012 Porsche 911 will not offer a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) or hybrid variant for the foreseeable future.
By Michael Gauthier May 27 2011
Volvo announces Flywheel KERS system [video]

Volvo announces Flywheel KERS system [video]

The details are fairly technical, but Volvo says the Flywheel KERS will improve performance and increase fuel efficiency by up to 20%.
By Michael Gauthier May 26 2011
Next-generation Porsche 911 to offer KERS as standard - report

Next-generation Porsche 911 to offer KERS as standard - report

Kinetic Energy Recovery System will store recovered energy in a flywheel system and be offered on the entire model range of the 2012 next-generation 911.
By Motor1.com Team May 17 2011
HRT engineer says F1 KERS systems 'inefficient'

HRT engineer says F1 KERS systems 'inefficient'

A prominent engineer at the Spanish team HRT has proffered a cynical view of F1's returning KERS technology.
By Motor1.com Team Dec 29 2010
Rule changes to make racing 'spectacular' - Alonso

Rule changes to make racing 'spectacular' - Alonso

Fernando Alonso has tipped key technical rule changes for 2011 to contribute to more "spectacular" racing.
By Motor1.com Team Dec 21 2010
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France wants F1 to 'carbon-offset' GP emissions

France wants F1 to 'carbon-offset' GP emissions

Efforts to revive the French grand prix might receive the support of the government if F1 does more to bolster its environmental credentials.
By Motor1.com Team Dec 13 2010
FIA confirms new Formula 1 rules for 2011, 2013

FIA confirms new Formula 1 rules for 2011, 2013

F1's governing body on Friday will confirm key rule changes for 2011 and beyond.
By Motor1.com Team Dec 10 2010
Barrichello asked to lose weight for KERS return

Barrichello asked to lose weight for KERS return

Rubens Barrichello has revealed he has been asked to lose some weight ahead of the 2011 season.
By Motor1.com Team Dec 08 2010
Lotus to start 2011 season without KERS

Lotus to start 2011 season without KERS

Lotus has not changed its mind about running a KERS system in 2011.
By Motor1.com Team Dec 03 2010
Mercedes inflates price for 2011 KERS supply - report

Mercedes inflates price for 2011 KERS supply - report

The price for customer teams of Mercedes' 2011-specification KERS system has reportedly increased from an original EUR 1 million to 6 million.
By Motor1.com Team Sep 09 2010
Magneti Marelli offering F1 KERS for US $1m

Magneti Marelli offering F1 KERS for US $1m

Magneti Marelli is reportedly offering a KERS system to formula one teams for a price of US $1 million per season.
By Motor1.com Team Aug 06 2010
Toro Rosso to use Ferrari KERS in 2011

Toro Rosso to use Ferrari KERS in 2011

Toro Rosso's 2011 car will be fitted with KERS.
By Motor1.com Team Aug 02 2010
Force India to use KERS in 2011 - report

Force India to use KERS in 2011 - report

Force India has become the latest team to commit to using KERS in 2011.
By Motor1.com Team Jul 07 2010
Williams making own battery KERS for 2011

Williams making own battery KERS for 2011

Williams will run its own battery-powered KERS system in 2011, technical director Sam Michael has announced.
By Motor1.com Team Jul 05 2010
Cosworth preparing engines to accommodate KERS in 2011

Cosworth preparing engines to accommodate KERS in 2011

Cosworth is tweaking the design of its formula one engine in order to accommodate KERS systems in 2011.
By Motor1.com Team Jun 25 2010
Sauber will not use BMW KERS system in 2011

Sauber will not use BMW KERS system in 2011

Sauber will not use the technology that already exists at its Hinwil headquarters when KERS systems return to formula one next year.
By Motor1.com Team Jun 16 2010
Ferrari to use KERS throughout 2011 season

Ferrari to use KERS throughout 2011 season

Ferrari will run a KERS-equipped car in every race of next year's world championship, team boss Stefano Domenicali has revealed.
By Motor1.com Team Jun 14 2010
KERS should be compulsory in 2011 - Williams

KERS should be compulsory in 2011 - Williams

That is the claim of Sir Frank Williams, whose Grove based team is reportedly keen to see KERS make a comeback in 2011.
By Motor1.com Team Jun 09 2010
Lotus designing 2011 car without KERS

Lotus designing 2011 car without KERS

Lotus will not run a KERS system in 2011, despite the expected return to the grid of the energy-recovery technology for next year.
By Motor1.com Team May 25 2010
First Ferrari hybrid on sale 2015, following government pressure

First Ferrari hybrid on sale 2015, following government pressure

Ferrari could release a hybrid on the market by 2015, but the automaker is not happy about it. Find out why inside.
By Motor1.com Team May 07 2010
Todt backs more cost cuts so new teams can 'survive'

Todt backs more cost cuts so new teams can 'survive'

While announcing that he is pushing for KERS to return to the grid in 2011, the FIA president vowed to support new teams Virgin, Lotus and HRT, on the same day he intended to visit the Spanish headquarters of hopeful entrant Epsilon Euskadi.
By Motor1.com Team May 05 2010
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