Now that Porsche has officially unveiled the new 991 RSR and it's first race is in the books, it's firing up the marketing machine. They recently released the video below showcasing the new 991 and Porsche's successful history over the last 50 years in motorsport.
The new Porsche 991 RSR. Quintessence of a success story
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A lot of people think that if you're big or tall than a Porsche 911 isn't the car for you. It's simply not the case. While some Porsches models, such as the early generation Boxsters, were a bit cramped for anyone taller than 6 feet, that's changed drastically over the years.
My husband is 6' 4" tall and weighs in at a slim and trim 235 lbs. He fits into the new 911 easily. In fact, …
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It might be bring a smile to your face to recall the very first time you ever set foot in a Porsche. I had just that experience this week. My daughter-in-law offered a leisurely drive along the Maine coast in a 2012 911 Carrera Cabriolet. Perfect weather; light traffic; narrow and winding freshly paved roads; steep hills; challenging country curves all lay ahead. Should be fun, I thought, as I …
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For the past week now the internet has been awash with rumors and speculation about the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S. Long time followers of PorschePurist will know that we've never been a big fan of Porsche rumors so we usually wait until we receive official word from Porsche themselves before you see anything here. Well, that word came today. Below you'll find the first …
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Early this morning (around 1:30 am EST) and then again this afternoon (5:30 pm EST) the Speed channel broadcasted the show Porsche 911:Revolution. If you didn't get to see it or you forgot to set your DVR, don't worry. Speed is giving you another chance to see it on April 14th at 7:00 pm EST. If you follow us on Twitter we'll be sending out a reminder in our Twitter stream. Otherwise, set your …
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Early last week the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration updated their site with a notification about a possible fuel system problem having to do with certain model Porsche 911s. New 911s (Carrera S versions only) manufactured between October 26, 2011 and January 24, 2012 (1232 of them) run the risk of a possible fuel leak.
According to the notice, "interference between a …
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If not, it's well worth the watch. Not Porsche's typical video, this youtube special uses today's multimedia technology to explain the history of the 911 and how it all comes together to create a unique "identity". Perhaps what I like the most is the movie like projections of past models on the ghost like frame work of the new 991. As Porsche themselves say, "it's instantly recognizable". …
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Porsche was a bit late this year providing details on how to watch the live broadcast of their press conference at this year's North American International Auto Show (Detroit). As a result, it's possible that a number of you with interest didn't get a chance to watch the world premier of the 2012 911 Cabriolet live as it happened. Never fear, we have the complete recording available for you …
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In this mini documentary, Porsche showcases the rigorous testing performed on the new 2012 Porsche 911 in order to make it market ready. From the shores of western Africa to the frozen tundra in the Arctic Circle, Porsche puts these test mules through extreme conditions again and again. If you ever wondered why Porsche 911s last so long, this video should help explain things for you. Enjoy!! …
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Earlier today, Porsche introduced the new 911 Carrera and Carrera S Cabriolet. Like the coupe version, the new drop-top is lighter in weight, offers more power, lower fuel consumption and a standard 7-speed manual gearbox. Prices start at $97,300 for the 911 Carrera and $108,000 for the Carrera S Cabriolet. They should arrive in dealers sometime this coming spring.
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