Usually, it takes a while before we decide whether or not we like a product, but not this time. One glimpse was more than enough to make us drool over these awesome office chairs that are made from authentic sportscars seats. The company that builds them, RaceChairs, uses refurbished seats from various automakers including Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Porsche and even Corvette. But as with anything else in this world that captivates our imagination, the exotic office chairs come with a price. And we mean this in a literal sense as depending on the condition of the original seat, a Ferrari 360 office chair can cost you around $6,000 and a Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 chair up to $11,000.

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Pride of place on Porsche’s Los Angeles Auto Show goes to the refreshed 2009 Boxster and Cayman models that benefit from new flat-six boxer engines, a double-clutch PDK gearbox, suspension revisions and subtle cosmetic changes. On the front end, the 2009 Boxster and Cayman gain new halogen headlights with integrated direction indicators that are reminiscent of those found on the Carrera GT as well as new LED daytime running lights. At the rear end, both models feature slightly larger ’swoopy’ taillights, new exhaust tailpipes and redesigned lower bumper areas.

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The 996 Porsche Turbo is old news, but that didn’t stop Theory Communication and Design and iForged Wheels from whipping up a version that makes us quiver slightly, even though it’s green. Artisan stuffed 650 horses under that rear wing with its turbo upgrade package, and the TechArt GT Street wide body rear kit has a beautiful carbon diffuser and ample ports for viewing the intercoolers. The car’s speed is held in check by yellow Brembo calipers restrained behind iForged wheels, and your own speed will be held in check by the 5-point harness on the Porsche-logoed Sparco seats.

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The second generation Porsche Boxster that’s due sometime in 2011 will feature a new base model equipped with a fuel efficient four-cylinder engine according to a report from UK’s Autocar magazine citing company insiders. The last 4-cylinder Porsche was the 1990s 968 which was the final model in an evolving line that started in the mid-1970s with the introduction of the 924 and continued with the 944. But unlike the 968 that was equipped with one of the largest four bangers ever to be offered in a production car with a displacement of 3.0-liters, the next-generation Boxster’s straight-four is expected to be quite smaller, featuring a displacement of 2.0 to 2.4-liters. Continued

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Someone seems to be pretty busy today down at TECHART’s headquarters as the Porsche tuning specialist issued its second consecutive release today. Following the announcement on the styling package for the recently facelifted Porsche 911, TECHART has released details on a new daytime running light system for the Cayenne SUV that will make its premiere at Germany’s Essen Motor Show on November 28. Continued

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If we are to believe a report from the Dutch car site ‘Autoweek’, these are the first official photos of the facelifted Porsche Boxster and Cayman models, both of which are due to be unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November according to Carscoop’s sources. The site claims that these pictures were sent to them by an anonymous reader who accidentally happened to stumbled upon them on Porsche’s online car configurator. Continued

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German tuning specialist TECHART has announced the launch of its new Aerokit I personalization programme for the recently facelifted 2009 Porsche 911 range. TECHART’s styling proposals for the sports car include a front spoiler, side sills, decorative trim for the mirrors and headlights varnished, in carbon fibre or a new chrome finish, a diffuser insert for rear apron that houses new tailpipes, a roof spoiler and three different rear spoilers to choose from. Continued

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