It wasn't even two months ago that Porsche's GT Department head, Andreas Preuninger, mentioned how he and his team were no longer focused on lap-times. "We are taking a lot of care about the driving emotion," said Preuninger, in an interview with Road & Track. "Not so much stubbornly, seriously, German-ly chasing lap time, lap time, lap time," …
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6 Reasons PDK is Better Than a Manual Transmission
If that's not a title to incite a flame war, than I don't know what is. However, from a completely objective standpoint it's hard to argue. Stay with us for a minute and we'll explain. By now, most of you know all about Porsche's PDK transmission. Hopefully, you've even had a chance to try it at some point. If you haven't, I would encourage …
Continue to the full articleResults and Pictures From the Pirelli World Challenge at VIR
VIR welcomed Pirelli World Challenge racing back to the hills of Virginia for the first time since 2010. Heavy rains early in the week gave way to perfect warm and sunny weather for race weekend. The format for this weekend’s PWI races is unique. The 60-minute sprint races scheduled for Saturday and Sunday come with 2-drivers per car and a rule …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s First Quarter Operating Results Reach Record Level
Porsche AG made a strong start to the year: In the first three months of 2017, the company increased its operating result, revenue, deliveries and number of employees as compared to the same period last year. Here are some of the highlights: Profit margin grew from 16.7% to 17.6%. Operating results increased by 8% in the first quarter of …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Cars North America Sales by Model: April 2017
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) announced April 2017 sales of 5,529 vehicles yesterday. This represents a 2.2% increase over the same period last year. Year-to-date, sales are up 3.4% over last year with a total of 18,247 vehicles delivered. While 911, Cayman, Macan and Cayenne sales figures are all lower than the same period last …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Cars Canada Sales by Model: April 2017
Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. (PCL), report today sales of 830 units for the month of April 2017. A 10% increase over the same period last year marks the strongest single month in Porsche Cars Canada's history. This figure not only represents a 10% increase compared to the same time last year, it also marks the strongest single sales month in PCL …
Continue to the full articleMeet Bernie Dennison. Retired Dentist, Metal Fabricator and 356 Restorer
I attend our monthly Porsche club's dinner/meeting on a regular basis because I love Porsches and other Porsche owners. Lately, I've noticed a change in membership. Living in South Florida in the 90’s, Porsche meetings were much different than they are today. Most of the conversation revolved around our next planned track day and what …
Continue to the full articleIntroducing the Emory Outlaw Tracker
No, it's not a Porsche. No, it's not even a car. Rod Emory's latest project is a collaboration with Vintage Electric; a bicycle company. As Rod puts it, Vintage Electric approaches bicycles the way he approaches Porsches. Both are Outlaws in their own way. Vintage Electric has collaborated with icons of the automotive industry before, in the form …
Continue to the full articlePreston Henn, Swap Shop Entrepreneur and Porsche Collector Dead at 86
Preston Henn, perhaps best known as the colorful and eccentric entrepreneur who founded the Swap Shop Flea Market and Drive-in just outside of Ft. Lauderdale in southern Florida, passed away on Sunday at his home. He was 86 years of age. While not a household name in the world of Porsche, and his car collection certainly covered other …
Continue to the full articleWatch a Porsche Cayenne Tow an Airbus A380 To Set Guinness World Record
The Cayenne is a capable platform for many different pursuits. Depending on the model in question, and your appetite for adventure, the Cayenne performs well off-road and on the track. What's even more surprising to some is the Cayenne's ability to haul or tow. Even the "lowly" V-6 model has a tow rating of 7700 lbs. That's more than sufficient …
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