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918 Spyder Prototypes Begin Testing

publisher_us — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:51:33 +0000

The Porsche 918 Spyder is on the road: Porsche has taken the driving trials of the super sports car of the future a step further with completion of the initial prototypes. It is designed as a plug-in hybrid vehicle combining a high-performance combustion engine with cutting-edge electric motors for extraordinary performance: on the one hand, the dynamics of a racing machine boasting more than 770 hp, on the other hand, fuel consumption in the region of three litres per 100 kilometres.

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Picture of the Week: A Midnight Drive

publisher_us — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:01:55 +0000

A Midnight Drive by Joshua D.

Over a recent weekend we had a beautiful full moon on a crystal clear evening. So, my wife and I decided to take the 'ol 356 Speedster out for a late night cruise. There is nothing quite like the thrill of the open road with the wind in your hair while the only thing lighting the road ahead are the signature round Porsche headlights and the moon above.

Visit Porsche Everyday for Joshua's original post.

Tags: 356 Speedster Cabriolet Night Time Driving

Announcing the First Nine Porsche Models in the Forza 4 Motorsport: Porsche Expansion Pack

publisher_us — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:49:50 +0000

Take a peek at the first nine cars that have been announced for the Forza Motorsport 4: Porsche Expansion Pack. From the 1970 Porsche 914/6 to the 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, collect, race, and customize some of your favorite models from over the years. Below is a list of the first nine vehicles:

1970 Porsche 914/6
1987 Porsche 959
1995 Porsche 911 GT2
2004 Porsche 911 GT3 (996)
2005 ALMS GT #31 Petersen-White Lightning 911 GT3-RSR (996)
2008 Porsche #2 Gruppe Orange Racing 911 GT3 Cup
2011 Porsche #54 Black Swan Racing 911 GT3 Cup
2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
The 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (997)

The expansion pack is available on May 22nd. Follow @Porsche and @Turn10Studios on Twitter for the unveiling of the cars.

Tags: 1970 Porsche 914/6 1987 Porsche 959 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 2005 ALMS GT #31 Petersen-White Lightning 911 GT3-RSR (996) 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2008 Porsche #2 Gruppe Orange Racing 911 GT3 Cup 2011 Porsche #54 Black Swan Racing 911 GT3 Cup 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Forza 4 Forza Motorsport 4 Forza Motorsport 4: Porsche Expansion Pack Porsche Expansion Pack

Patrick Long on his Morning Commute in a Porsche GT3 RS 4.0

publisher_us — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:42:20 +0000

It's not often that Patrick Long has time to relax. The three-time ALMS GT2 Driver's Champion and Le Mans winner is Porsche's only American Factory Driver. When at the Porsche Sport Driving School at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama, Patrick took the opportunity to help fellow Porsche driver Hurley Haywood with one of his morning routines: Fetching a cup of coffee as fast as possible.

Visit Porsche Sport Driving School online to learn more about the driving school.

Tags: ALMS American Le Mans Barber Motorsports Park Carrera 911 Flying Lizards GT3 GT3 Cup Car GT3 RS 4.0 Huryley Haywood Le Mans Long Motorsport Patrick Long Porsche Sport Driving School

Celebrate Mom with the 2012 Martini Racing Collection

publisher_us — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:50:14 +0000

This Mother’s Day give Mom a gift that brings together the rich racing heritage at Porsche with style that’s perfect for any summer day. The 2012 Martini Racing Collection from Driver’s Selection by Porsche Design pulls its design cues and inspiration from the various races Porsche and Martini have won throughout the years. With the distinctive dark blue, light blue and red stripe coloring, the Martini Racing Collection unifies the racing heritage and a modern sporty fashion for all of mom’s summer needs.

Martini & Rossi distillery began sponsoring Martini Racing in 1968. The following year, Martini collaborated with Porsche to enter two vehicles into several sports car races. This started the famous and wildly successful collaboration between Porsche and Martini, which included wins at Le Mans and many other events in the 1970s.

Visit your local Porsche Dealership today or Driver's Selection by Porsche Design online for all the items you need to purchase for Mother’s Day.

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Forza Motorsport 4: Porsche Expansion Pack Available May 22

publisher_us — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:53:25 +0000

Available May 22, you can download the Forza Motorsport 4: Porsche Expansion Pack with 30 new and classic Porsche models to collect, race, and customize. Drive your favorite models in brand new Porsche-themed events in both World Tour Mode and Rivals Mode.

Follow @Porsche and @Turn10Studios on Twitter for the first look at the chosen cars.

Tags: Forza 4 Forza Motorsport 4: Porsche Expansion Pack Porsche Expansion Pack

Porsche 911 Carrera is awarded the "red dot award: product design 2012"

publisher_us — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:28:09 +0000

The Porsche 911 Carrera has been awarded the prestigious "red dot award: product design 2012" for its unique functional and emotional design. Or as the late F.A. Porsche said: "Good design should be honest."

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Introducing the New Porsche Facebook Timeline Cover Creator App.

publisher_us — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:52:22 +0000

We’re excited to introduce our new Porsche Facebook Timeline Cover Creator Application. Use your creativity to customize your Facebook cover image with your favorite street car, historic model or motorsport car. Add your favorite text, change the style and create the perfect look for your driving mood. Be inspired every Monday in May by our new cover image created with the same app.

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Picture of the Week: Historic Porsche 911 Models

publisher_us — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:53:15 +0000

Historic Porsche 911 models on display at Rennsport Reunion III.

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Porsche Tequipment Summer Wheel Sets

publisher_us — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:20:53 +0000

Style, grip, and our answer to the call of the open road.

Porsche Tequipment summer wheel sets have one thing in common: classic sports car design. Fine-spoked and lightweight, they are always in style while their light-alloy construction enhances drivability. But most importantly, all the tires used in Tequipment summer wheel sets have the Porsche "N" designation, which tells you they are well suited for use on your Porsche during the coming warm weather. And that they will enhance your confidence on the open road.

Locate your local authorized Porsche Tequipment Retailer for more information.

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