Watch what happens when Jeroen Bleekemolen takes his GTC class Porsche on an off-track excursion during qualifying for last weekend's ALMS Baltimore Grand Prix. Talk about keeping cool and staying on top of things. What's even more amazing is that even after all this, he goes on to secure pole position and then win the race in his …
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Yet Another Reason to Attend Rennsport Reunion IV
As if the currently planned events aren't enough, Porsche announced today that the completely redesigned 2012 Porsche 911, and a fore-bearer of race cars to come, will make its North American debut during Rennsport (that's before its "official" debut at the LA Auto Show in November). “As the 911 race car and street car histories are …
Continue to the full articleYou Probably Know what PDK is, but what about PDK Coasting?
As I was surfing through the new Porsche micro-site I noticed a number of new videos. Part of one discussed the idea of "coasting". Immediately I thought this was something to do with "sailing" like in a hybrid Porsche, but then realized it was something different. The video below goes on to explain how "coasting" in a PDK equipped Porsche works …
Continue to the full articleVideo of the new Porsche 7 speed Manual Shifter and Much More
Porsche's marketing team has really turned up the heat in their push to the official unveiling for the 2012 991 in Frankfurt next week. Along with their recently updated online configurator (the Porsche Car Configurator enables each and every prospective and actual customer to design his own personal Porsche, view it from all sides and against …
Continue to the full articleWhat is Porsche Engine Auto Stop/Start Feature and What Does it Do?
We've been asked this question a number of times and have done our best to explain it on a case by case basis. Now, however, Porsche has release the video below that does a reasonable job of showcasing the functionality and operations of the engine stop/start feature. The best thing I can say about the stop/start feature is that at least you can …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Motorsport Around The World: Volume 6 2011
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 articleSet Your Alarm to Virtually Attend Porsche’s Press Conference at the Frankfurt Auto Show
If you haven't yet read enough about the technical specs of the all new 2012 Porsche 911 or seen pictures of the 2012 Porsche 911 and you can't make it to FrankFurt next week for the official unveiling at the IAA Auto Show, you might consider watching it live via the internet. Assuming you can get up early enough... At the 2011 64th IAA …
Continue to the full articleResults and Pictures from ALMS Round 7 In Baltimore
Team Falken Tire and drivers Bryan Sellers and Wolf Henzler captured an impressive victory in their Porsche 911 GT3 RSR this weekend at the 2011 Inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix, round seven of the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón season. In what turned out to be a heavy fought street fight around the Inner Harbour of Baltimore, …
Continue to the full articleQualifying Results for ALMS Round 7 In Baltimore
At the wheel of the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR fielded by Flying Lizard Motorsports, Porsche works driver Patrick Long (USA) secured the third quickest time in qualifying on the new street circuit of Baltimore – but still has to take up round seven of the American Le Mans Series on Saturday from the back of the GT field. The reason: In one of his fast …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 356 Turned into the Ultimate Car-BQ
Take one 1962 Porsche 356, add a 32" flat screen, blue ray, 8 speakers, retractable table, seating for 4, propane cooking grill and a whole bunch of time, imagination and other accessories and you end up with the ultimate gift for the Porsche owner who has everything. Even better, this Porsche BBQ comes on its own trailer for you to take …
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