The starting point in developing the 911 GT3 R weighing just 1,200 kg or 2,646 lb was the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup presented in September for one-make cup racing. Thanks to its increase in engine size by 0.2 litres, the GT3 R offers 30 bhp more than the Cup model. Both cars are based on the extra-wide body of the 911 GT3 RS street-legal sports car.

An anti-lock brake system (ABS), traction control and an e-gas with "throttle-blip" function make it much easier to get used to this new GT3 racing car than its predecessor, meaning that the new model is also more appropriate for the ambitious amateur racing driver.

Flared wheel arches added on to the body both front and rear bear clear testimony to the wider track than on the former model. And like all second-generation versions of the 911, the new 911 GT3 R also comes with striking LED rear light clusters.

The Porsche 911 GT3 R is making its world debut on 14 January 2010 at the Birmingham Motor Show. The car is built by Porsche's Motorsport Department at the Weissach Development Centre and will be delivered to Customer Teams the world over as of spring 2010. The base price of the Porsche 911 GT3 R is 279,000 Euros ex factory.(C) 2009 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)

The multi-stage process is to culminate in the merger of Volkswagen and Porsche during the course of 2011.

Volkswagen has said that the next milestone is its 49.9% participation in Porsche which is planned for realization by the end of 2009; and the extraordinary general meeting on December 3, 2009, where the agenda includes a proposal to shareholders to adopt a resolution authorizing the issue of new preferred shares.

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One of the important conditions for the consent of both Supervisory Boards was the concluding of negotiations with the Porsche bank consortium, for the repayment of the existing jumbo loan. In this case, the existing Porsche SE credit line of 10.75 billion euro is replaced by a new credit line, which reaches a total volume of up to 8.5 billion euro. This sum is distributed across three tranches with terms of between two and three years, and it substantially reduces the interest burden of Porsche. All banks involved in the old credit lines are without exception also involved in the new ones, with unchanged rates. (C) 2009 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)

In addition to the unveiling of the EV Porsche the Electric Car Company's subsidiary, Imperial Coach Works, Inc., will be hosting the official launch party for the show to be held Sunday evening. The party themed "Night Of The Mystique" will offer pre-show cocktails, appetizers and music provided by Atlantic City's hottest DJ.

Imperial Coach Works will also be showcasing a non-electric non-stretched Ford Expedition Ambassador series limousine along with a pink super stretch Cadillac Escalade. Imperial has committed to make a contribution to the Breast Cancer Foundation Of The Ozarks, (www.bcfo.org) for every pink limousine that is sold.

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About Electric Car Company, Inc.

Electric Car Company, Inc., (OTCBB: ELCR) is a vehicle conversion Company that specializes in electric conversion and manufacturing for the livery and fleet markets including corporate VIP, Party Buses, Municipal Buses and Delivery Vehicles. The company brings together businesses specializing in customizing vehicles & powertrains. This proven business strategy is building a dominating presence in the aftermarket automotive up-fitter segment, including, but not limited to "PURE ELECTRIC" cars, liquid propane conversions, limousines & other livery vehicles, specialty fleet vehicles, classic automobiles and custom restorations.

The Company fully expects to have the first zero emissions, "PURE ELECTRIC" livery vehicle ready to unveil by first quarter, 2010. The long-term strategy is to offer and expand the company's line of products that will revolutionize the specialty automotive vehicle market.

Electric Car Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Imperial Coach Works, Inc. and its custom manufacturing division Imperial Coach Builders, Inc., is a limousine and specialty vehicle manufacturing entity that operates out of a 60,000-sq/ft facility in Springfield, MO., www.limoland.com.

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