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Behind the Scenes of the Upcoming Porsche Panamera Commercial

Filed to: Porsche Panamera, VideosBy:

In June of this year Porsche was hard at work filming the world debut commercial for the Porsche Panamera.  The shoot used 16 cars from Jerry Seinfeld's collection and another 15 more from the likes of Roger Penske, Brumos, Mat Drendel and others.  While the commercial was filmed at a former Marine Air Base in El Toro, California, it will be …

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Like it. Want it. Can’t Have it!

Filed to: Porsche 997By:

Oh, how Porsche loves to tease us. Set to debut along side the new 911 Turbo, GT3 RS and Cup Race Car is the new 2010 Porsche 911 Sports Classic. The tease? You can’t buy one if you live in North America. However, for those lucky souls living in the ROW, for an entry fee starting at Euro 169,300, you can add one of these new 911s to your …

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Which is Faster? a Porsche GT3 or Jet Plane?

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Here’s a question for you, Which is faster, a Porsche or a plane? In a publicity stunt seemingly pulled from the scripts of SPEED TV’s “Pinks All Out”, The Changi GP Festival (the events leading up the the F1 Grand Prix in Singapore) will attempt to answer the question at Changi Airport. The original story I read, in Singapore’s Straits …

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Killer’s Vanity Plate Says it All

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I spend a good amount of time reading through news alerts and other items of interest looking for things to pass along here on PorschePurist. For the most part, the information is generally main stream and covers new car introductions, motorsport, various lifestyle issues, Porsche related car shows, etc. etc. Occasionally, something pops up that …

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Forget PDK! What about the Paddle Shifters?

Filed to: News, Porsche TurboBy:

By now, most of you are aware that the recently unveiled Porsche 2010 Turbo not only received a much anticipated facelift, but is also available with their optional double clutch gearbox (PDK). Porsche, however, has a habit of announcing new cars and products that focus on a certain subject while hiding sliding other important information into the …

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Porsche Motorsport Newsletter 2009: Volume 7

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If you’re not able to keep up with each Porsche Motorsport post here on FlatSixes.com and would prefer a brief synopsis of what’s happening in the world of Porsche Motorsport, there is no better way to stay in touch than by reviewing the monthly Porsche Motorsport Newsletter. Filled with interesting facts and figures about past and upcoming races, …

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Introducing the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Filed to: Porsche GT2/GT3By:

What's the difference between a Porsche 911 GT3 and a GT3 RS? The Porsche GT3 is designed for occasional use on the race track while the Porsche GT 3 RS is designed for occasional use on the road. With 3.8 liters, 450 horse power, an 8500 RPM redline, carbon fiber rear wing, titanium exhaust and an optional lithium ion battery, that shaves almost …

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Porsche Race Car Parade: In Honor of Bob Carlson and Bob Snodgrass

Filed to: Porsche Car ShowsBy:

As most of you know by now, the featured marque at this year's Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races is Porsche, and it is fitting that two people so connected with the legacy of Porsche - the late Bob Carlson and Bob Snodgrass -- were honored in a Porsche Race Car Parade. Carlson was the PR Director for Porsche North America for many years, …

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