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Porsche Classic supplies classic parts from a 3D printer

February 13th, 2018 by
Porsche Classic

“No longer available” – for collectors of rare classic cars, the unavailability of spare parts can quickly lead to problems. In the worst case scenario, the car may even be forced out of action. Porsche Classic, the division of Porsche dedicated to classic vehicles, has come up with a solution to this problem. Namely, producing…

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Porsche developing a hybrid 911

December 8th, 2017 by
Hybrid 911

Back in November, word was that Porsche was building up a plug-in hybrid 911. Back then, the news was all from anonymous sources close to the factory. Now it’s been officially confirmed by none other than the Porsche CEO himself. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume revealed to Automotive News that a plug-in 911 is in progress…

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Peter Schutz, Executive Who Saved the 911, Dies at 87

November 6th, 2017 by
Peter Schutz

Peter Schutz, a Jewish refugee from Nazi Germany who became the only American to serve as chief executive of the German sports car maker Porsche, where he was credited with saving the company’s signature 911 model from oblivion, died on Oct. 29 in Naples, Fla. He was 87. His wife, Sheila Harris-Schutz, said the cause…

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Porsche Launches New Sports Car and SUV Subscription Program

October 12th, 2017 by
New Sports Car

Porsche Passport provides members with on-demand use of up to 22 model variants. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) today introduced Porsche Passport, a new sports car and SUV subscription program, which provides members flexible access to Porsche vehicles via a mobile app. This month-to-month subscription program offers frequent vehicle exchanges, unrestricted mileage, and on-demand…

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Video: 2018 911 GT2 RS sets new Nürburgring speed record

September 27th, 2017 by
911 GT2 RS

There’s a new King of the ‘Ring. Porsche’s latest supercar, the 2018 911 GT2 RS, has lapped the “Green Hell,” the Nürburgring-Nordschleife, in time of only 6:47.3. That’s not only the new world record for production cars, it was accomplished with rear-wheel drive. And Porsche didn’t just trim a couple milliseconds off the previous record. It…

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Panamera Sport Turismo becomes a plug-in hybrid

September 26th, 2017 by
Panamera Sport Turismo

Porsche is expanding its hybrid range, adding to the Panamera Sport Turismo model line: the new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo. The new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo flagship model will combine a four-litre V8 engine with an electric motor, resulting in a system power of 500 kW/680 hp (Fuel consumption combined 3.0…

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Porsche’s Mission E: Tesla buyers, take note

September 19th, 2017 by
Porsche Mission E

It’s to be priced like an “entry-level Panamera,” at about $85,000. At the Frankfurt Auto Show Porsche chief Olivier Blume divulged a few details about the Porsche Mission E to Car Magazine that should get the attention of EV and sports car fans. The all-electric vehicle will look a lot like the dramatically-styled prototype first revealed in 2015 and…

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Porsche debuts InnoDrive: Smart, Adaptive Cruise Control

September 8th, 2017 by
InnoDrive

Porsche’s InnoDrive advanced cruise control system uses location information to prepare the car for turns, changes in the speed limit, and optimal areas for electric-only propulsion. Panamera and Cayenne to offer the next-gen system. Adaptive cruise control is one of those foundational technologies that will become increasingly more sophisticated until it eventually merges with other…

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Video: World debut of the new Cayenne via Livestream

August 25th, 2017 by
New Cayenne

The evening of August 29, 2017, will see Porsche celebrate the first major premiere of the new Cayenne at the Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen site. The world debut can be seen live in the Porsche Newsroom. The international media will experience a spectacular presentation featuring music, light and choreography. Porsche will be broadcasting the world debut of the…

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Porsche to Offer Carbon Fiber Wheels in 2018

August 21st, 2017 by
Carbon Fiber Wheels

Beginning in mid 2018, you can order carbon fiber/polymer wheels on your 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series. The wheels just measure 19 pounds each, making them 20 percent lighter than a same-size aluminum wheel, and are ikewise 20 percent stronger. Making these wheels requires the world’s biggest carbon fiber braider to produce the base. The…

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