Porsche announced sales numbers today for December 2011 and the calendar year. December sales came in at 1,834 while year to date (YTD) sales rose to 29,023 from 25,320 Porsches sold in 2010 - a 15% increase. "2011 represents a very positive step forward for Porsche and demonstrates the brand's continued strength in the United States …
Continue to the full articleWhy are Center Lock Nuts on Racing Porsches Red and Blue?
Ever notice the center lock nuts on some Porsche race cars? Unlike the black/silver RS Spyder wheel nuts available on street cars, some racing Porsches will have red nuts on one side and blue on the other. Notice the red nuts on the driver's side above (you can click on the image above for a larger version) A number of you wrote to us and …
Continue to the full article10 Most Popular Porsche Posts of 2011
To close out 2011, and make way for 2012, we looked back at our statistics to see just what topics interested you this year. We compiled our list from information about posts read via email and those read on our site. Some of this year's top 10 posts shouldn't be a surprise, others seem to be perennial favorites. Some even took us by …
Continue to the full articleTwas the Night Before Christmas (Porsche Style)
Twas the night before Christmas, where all through the shop Not an engine was leaking, not even a drop. The tires were filled to their max PSI, In hopes that dreaded flat spots won’t appear where they lie. The drivers were warm, all snug on the couch, Playing driving games in earnest so their skills would not slouch. With batteries slowly …
Continue to the full articleThe Best Private Porsche Race Driver in 2011
Is once again Italy's Gianluca Roda. With a large point advantage, the 52 year old Italian native successfully defended his title from last year. The Porsche Cup has been awarded by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, since 1970. As the brainchild of Ferry Porsche, the company honors the best private Porsche race driver each year with this …
Continue to the full articleNews from the Porsche Night of Champions
Besides launching a new Junior motorsport program for 2012 and naming Gianluca Roda as the best private race driver in 2011, Porsche made additional announcements regarding their continued investment into Hybrid technology for motorsport and the 2012 Porsche factory works drivers during the "Night of Champions Celebration" on December 17th in the …
Continue to the full articleHow Your Kid Can Grow Up to Drive For Porsche
Since 1997 Porsche has provided intense support for youngsters in motorsport. 2012 will be no different. For the upcoming season two young drivers will receive support as "Porsche Juniors" during the Carrera Cup Deutschland campaign. As part of the program Porsche provides a significant portion of the seasonal budget for the young pilot's team. …
Continue to the full articlePorsche is Pooling Assets to Finance Future Expansion
Late last week Porsche announced they had successfully issued ABS (Asset Backed Securities) bonds worth nearly $600 million in the US market. This private placement, completed by Porsche Financial Services, Inc., showcases the credit worthiness of Porsche's receivables (i.e. credit they provide to those customers that don't make their purchase …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Motorsports Around the World: 2011 Volume 9
Maybe you’re not able to, or put more simply, you don’t want to read each little news blurb about Porsche Motorsports. If that’s the case, there is no better way to stay up to date than by reviewing the monthly Porsche Motorsport Newsletter here on PorschePurist. There’s always a lot going on and this month is no different. Filled with …
Continue to the full articleBuilding a Porsche 911 GT3 RSR for Street Use
For most, Porsche's street legal 911 GT3 RS is more than enough Porsche for both street and track. However, one man in Florida decided there was room for improvement. You see, it wouldn't be practical (that word should be struck from an article like this), if even possible, to convert a track ready GT3 RSR for street use. You could, however, …
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