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2010 Porsche Panamera S
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2010 Porsche 911
1.9% APR Financing for 60 months
2010 Porsche Cayman
1.9% APR Financing for 60 months OR
Lease for $569 for 36 months with just $4,264 due at signing
2010 Porsche Boxster
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Friday, May 28, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Details on the Upcoming 2011 Porsche Cayenns S Hybrid
In preparation for the upcoming 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid as well as other planned models, Porsche has released specific details on the different hybrid systems that it plans to start producing later this year.
The Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid will launch simultaneously alongside the redesigned 2011Cayenne this fall, and it uses a parallel hybrid system like many of the conventional hybrid-electric vehicles (HEV) currently on the market. Porsche will use the powerful and efficient 333-horsepower, 3.0-liter supercharged V-6 that is paired with a 47-hp electric motor. Aside from the ability to drive on electric-only power at speeds of almost 40 miles per hour, the Cayenne S Hybrid also features a 'sailing' feature that allows for further fuel conservation by completely shutting off or disengaging the engine from the drivetrain at speeds up to 97 mph. For improved performance, the hybrid system will also help boost the engine's output under heavy acceleration which should allow the Cayenne to accelerate surprisingly fast as the system combines for a total of 428 lb-ft of torque at just 1,000 rpm. This system uses a 288-volt nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack mounted under the rear cargo area.
Keep checking back with us at Brian Harris Porsche as we bring you the latest details, release dates and other information on the redesigned 2011 Porsche Cayenne and Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid!
*details provided by autotropolis.com
The Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid will launch simultaneously alongside the redesigned 2011Cayenne this fall, and it uses a parallel hybrid system like many of the conventional hybrid-electric vehicles (HEV) currently on the market. Porsche will use the powerful and efficient 333-horsepower, 3.0-liter supercharged V-6 that is paired with a 47-hp electric motor. Aside from the ability to drive on electric-only power at speeds of almost 40 miles per hour, the Cayenne S Hybrid also features a 'sailing' feature that allows for further fuel conservation by completely shutting off or disengaging the engine from the drivetrain at speeds up to 97 mph. For improved performance, the hybrid system will also help boost the engine's output under heavy acceleration which should allow the Cayenne to accelerate surprisingly fast as the system combines for a total of 428 lb-ft of torque at just 1,000 rpm. This system uses a 288-volt nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack mounted under the rear cargo area.
Keep checking back with us at Brian Harris Porsche as we bring you the latest details, release dates and other information on the redesigned 2011 Porsche Cayenne and Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid!
*details provided by autotropolis.com
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Porsche Celebrates 60 years in North America
With a new sedan, an upcoming hybrid and one of the most beautiful concept vehicles in recent history, it seems that Porsche has plenty to celebrate lately, but it won't be passing on an opportunity to celebrate a major milestone. Since the first Porsche cars were sold in the United States in the fall of 1950, the company has since become renowned for its styling, performance and luxury over the last 60 years all thanks to the collective efforts of three men. Dr. Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche (son of the company's founder), Max Hoffman and Jonny von Neumann all formed the foundation for a successful Porsche brand in North America starting with the sporty and iconic Porsche 356.
Ferry Porsche had extremely low expectations for Porsche sales in the U.S. hoping for just five sales in the first year, but Hoffman, already a seasoned European car importer, had bigger plans in store. Even though the 356 only produced 44 horsepower from its 1.1-liter flat-four engine and cost as much as a luxurious Cadillac convertible, Porsche says that Hoffman went on to sell 32 356s in 1951 and a total of 11 per week by 1954. Hoffman later helped design the iconic black, gold and red Porsche crest that prominently displays a prancing horse.
Although the first Porsches were sold in New York, California quickly became, and still remains, one of the more popular areas for Porsche sales thanks in large part to von Neumann. Like Hoffman, von Neumann was an instant fan of Porsche and began selling them in California. One of von Neumann’s more famous customers was James Dean who bought a 356 Speedster and later traded it for a 550 Spyder - the same car he was tragically killed in. The Porsche 550 Spyder is shown above in black and white next to the image of the all-new 2010 Porsche Boxster Spyder.
Growing from the single-model line that it originally offered, Porsche has since grown to its current lineup of five vehicles that include the Porsche 911, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Cayman and Porsche Panamera. Porsche is expanding its lineup this year with the addition of a V-6 Panamera and the Cayenne S Hybrid.
*content courtesy of autotropolis.com
Ferry Porsche had extremely low expectations for Porsche sales in the U.S. hoping for just five sales in the first year, but Hoffman, already a seasoned European car importer, had bigger plans in store. Even though the 356 only produced 44 horsepower from its 1.1-liter flat-four engine and cost as much as a luxurious Cadillac convertible, Porsche says that Hoffman went on to sell 32 356s in 1951 and a total of 11 per week by 1954. Hoffman later helped design the iconic black, gold and red Porsche crest that prominently displays a prancing horse.
Although the first Porsches were sold in New York, California quickly became, and still remains, one of the more popular areas for Porsche sales thanks in large part to von Neumann. Like Hoffman, von Neumann was an instant fan of Porsche and began selling them in California. One of von Neumann’s more famous customers was James Dean who bought a 356 Speedster and later traded it for a 550 Spyder - the same car he was tragically killed in. The Porsche 550 Spyder is shown above in black and white next to the image of the all-new 2010 Porsche Boxster Spyder.
Growing from the single-model line that it originally offered, Porsche has since grown to its current lineup of five vehicles that include the Porsche 911, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Cayman and Porsche Panamera. Porsche is expanding its lineup this year with the addition of a V-6 Panamera and the Cayenne S Hybrid.
*content courtesy of autotropolis.com
Friday, March 26, 2010
Porsche's Spring Mid-Engine Lease Offers Event
Drive the Porsche of your dreams home today with these amazing Lease offers on the Boxster and Cayman!Moments in Porsche are always measured in rapid heartbeats. But with this rare savings opportunity, time may seem to pass that much quicker...
There's never been a better time to Drive Home the Porsche of your Dreams than today!
Check out these amazing lease offers:
- Lease the 2010 Porsche Boxster from $469 per month
- Lease the 2010 Porsche Cayman from only $529 per month
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Inside Look at the Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid Concept
Porsche took the wraps off their 918 Spyder Concept, a 2-seat mid-engine supercar with hybrid and electric drive technology at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show.Porsche says the 918 Spyder Concept hits 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 3.2 seconds, and it blasts to a top speed of 198 mph. Not only that, it laps the Nürburgring in less than 7 minutes 30 seconds, which means it's even faster than the coveted Porsche Carrera GT. When it comes to how 'green' the vehicle is, Porsche says that, when driven accordingly, the plug-in hybrid 918 Spyder Concept gets an amazing 78 mpg, with an emissions level of only 70 grams of C02 per kilometer.
The 918 Spyder Concept is powered by a high-output V-8 3.4-liter engine found in the Porsche RS Spyder racing car. In 918 Spyder form, this mid-mounted engine powers out more than 500 bhp. Electric motors at the front and rear axles add an additional 218 horsepower to its power-packed performance. The V-8's power, and the rear electric motor, reaches Concept's rear wheels via a 7-speed PDK gearbox. The drive to the front wheels is pure electric. The liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack behind the cockpit can be charged at home, or by brake regeneration.
Modernity is addressed via the center console, which has a touch screen for what Porsche calls "intuitive" control of the car's functions. Another cool feature is the 918 Spyder Concept is the Range Manager. Using the map in the satellite navigation system, the Range Manager displays the remaining range the Spyder is able to cover. And in cities, it will tell you if you can reach your destination on electric power alone.
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*content and image courtesy of http://autos.yahoo.com/auto-shows/geneva_auto_show_2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
911 GT3 R Hybrid's World Debut in Geneva
The 911 GT3 R Hybrid is a perfect example of the Porsche Intelligent Performance philosophy, a principle to be found in every Porsche: More power on less fuel, more efficiency and lower CO2 emissions – on the track and on the road.With Porsche's 911 GT3 R with innovative hybrid drive making its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, Porsche takes up another visionary driving concept into the future. The innovative hybrid technology featured in the car has been developed especially for racing, standing out significantly in its configuration and components from conventional hybrid systems. In this case, electrical front axle drive with two electric motors developing 60 kW each supplements the 480-bhp four-litre flat-six at the rear of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid. A further significant point is that instead of the usual batteries in a hybrid road car, an electrical flywheel power generator fitted in the interior next to the driver delivers energy to the electric motors.
The flywheel generator is charged whenever the driver applies the brakes, with the two electric motors reversing their function on the front axle and acting themselves as generators. Then, whenever necessary, that is when accelerating out of a bend or when overtaking, the driver is able to call up extra energy from the charged flywheel generator, the flywheel being slowed down electromagnetically in the generator mode and thus supplying up to 120 kW to the two electric motors at the front from its kinetic energy. This additional power is available to the driver after each charge process for approximately6 - 8 seconds.
Energy formerly converted – and thus wasted – into heat upon every application of the brakes, is now highly efficiently converted into additional drive power.
Depending on racing conditions, hybrid drive is used in this case not only for extra power, but also to save fuel. This again increases the efficiency and, accordingly, the performance of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid, for example by reducing the weight of the tank or making pitstops less frequent.
Depending on racing conditions, hybrid drive is used in this case not only for extra power, but also to save fuel. This again increases the efficiency and, accordingly, the performance of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid, for example by reducing the weight of the tank or making pitstops less frequent.
content and image courtest of www.porsche.com/usa
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Porsche’s quest for speed never ends…
When the Porsche GT9 supercar hit 254 mph last year setting the official world record for the fastest speed on street-legal tires, it was considered a significant milestone. But as far as Porsche is concerned, that's already history and the future has already taken shape.
Brian Harris Porsche, your premier Porsche dealer in the Baton Rouge region is excited to bring you some thrilling bit of news!
This year, the 9ff is back with the new GT9-R that should hit 62 mph in just 2.9 seconds, then 186 mph in 15.8 seconds on its way to a top speed of 257 mph to claim the production car world record. And the GT9-R does it with only six cylinders.
The heavily modified, turbocharged 4.0L boxer six-cylinder motor will be seen in three levels starting at 750 hp, then 987 hp, and finally the full 1120 hp. This makes the base car good for a top speed of 236 mph and the mid-range build capable of a top speed of 254 mph. And the engine can be upgraded to the next power level at any time!
Stay tuned with Brian Harris Porsche for more updates happening at Porsche! Check out the latest Porsche models, read reviews and even schedule your test drives online!
Brian Harris Porsche, your premier Porsche dealer in the Baton Rouge region is excited to bring you some thrilling bit of news!
This year, the 9ff is back with the new GT9-R that should hit 62 mph in just 2.9 seconds, then 186 mph in 15.8 seconds on its way to a top speed of 257 mph to claim the production car world record. And the GT9-R does it with only six cylinders.
The heavily modified, turbocharged 4.0L boxer six-cylinder motor will be seen in three levels starting at 750 hp, then 987 hp, and finally the full 1120 hp. This makes the base car good for a top speed of 236 mph and the mid-range build capable of a top speed of 254 mph. And the engine can be upgraded to the next power level at any time!
Stay tuned with Brian Harris Porsche for more updates happening at Porsche! Check out the latest Porsche models, read reviews and even schedule your test drives online!
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