VarioCam Plus Technology In Porsche Cars

Brian Harris Porsche, your local Baton Rouge Porsche car dealer in Louisiana, likes to inform that Porsche has employed the highly efficient VarioCam Plus technology in its cars. The high class luxury meets with amazing engine dynamics to deliver most exciting on road experience.

The VarioCam Plus technology actually blends the variable valve timing with two-stage lift on the inlet side resulting in smoother running, better fuel economy and lower exhaust emissions. It will also provide greater top-end power and low-end torque at all engine speeds. 

Actually, VarioCam Plus is a variable valve timing system on the inlet side which also features two-stage valve lift. It makes two engines out of one. The first one is meant for normal driving and the second one is aimed at high-performance. The system switches between the two as the driver inputs change. The engine management system regulates all operations. The result: emphatic acceleration and smoother running. Of course, this is all technical and you may be interested to know in detail. 

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The Story of Porsche Coat of Arm

Ever wondered what the Porsche Coat of Arm stood for? After digging around for a while it seems like an American importer of Porsches was the first to suggest it to Porsche. Porsche embraced the idea and the Coat of Arms or logo was born.

Porsche's company logo is a combination of both, the symbol of the state of Wuerttemberg of former Weimar Germany(part of Baden-Wuerttemberg), and the symbol of the city of Stuttgart which is the capital of of Baden-Wuerttemberg. Stuttgart was built on the site of a horse stud farm. The antlers and red and black stripes are part of the arms of the Wruttemberg Kingdom.

2011 Porsche 911 Speedster set to carry forward the legacy of Porsche 356 Speedster

The legacy of 1953 Porsche 356 Speedster is set to continue for many more years to come. Porsche has recreated the classic style and spirit of 356 Speedster in the all-new 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster which features contemporary re-interpretations of classic Porsche Speedster. Brian Harris Porsche, the leading Porsche dealer in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is eagerly waiting for the new Porsche 911 Speedster which will be officially unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show in October 2010.

As the leading Baton Rouge Porsche dealer that specializes in the sales and service of new Porsche cars and used cars, Brian Harris Porsche feels that the rear-wheel drive 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster will strengthen the Porsche 911 line-up which has been bolstered by the addition of GT2 RS model earlier in the year and the Porsche Carrera GTS recently.

The 911 Speedster heralds the 25th anniversary of Porsche Exclusive, which helps customers customize each car to meet their needs or matches their personality and tastes. The striking profile of the new 911 Speedster is defined by the use of the Carrera 4 body, which is about two inches wider than the 911 Carrera S, to accommodate the wider rear track. The “double-bubble” cover for the manual convertible top and the windshield distinguish the new 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster from other 911 models. Other features exclusive to Speedster include the lower front spoiler, side sills, the vented rear fascia and the black alloy wheels.

The new Porsche 911 Speedster is powered by 3.8-litre flat six engine which has been tuned to deliver 408 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. For better performance, the Speedster will come standard with Porsche’s seven-speed PDK gearbox, the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) that are optional on most 911 models.

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Owners Rank Porsche as the Top Automotive Luxury Brand

When renowned California-based automotive marketing and product-consulting firm AutoPacific surveyed over 33,500 new car owners, the full line of Porsche sports cars topped the field in the Premium Sports Car segment, and Porsche ranked as the Ideal Premium Brand ahead of brands like Jaguar, Buick, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Land Rover among others.

“Sweeping the field in the Premium Sports Car segment, owners provided validation that Porsche really knows their target buyer and understands how to build an ideal vehicle. This year they cleaned house in the Premium Sports Car segment. Not only did all of the Premium Sports Cars they produce score in the top three. It was a three-way-tie for first place, with the 911, Cayman and Boxster all sharing in the glory,” according to AutoPacific. Porsche’s fourth product line, the Cayenne, finished an impressive second in the Premium Luxury X-SUV segment.

AutoPacific releases its highly regarded Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA) results annually to measure owner desire for change across 15 specific areas related to a vehicle’s ride, handling, roominess, technology, comfort, and more. Vehicles with the least amount of desired changes are considered “ideal” vehicles, having met their buyer demands.

AutoPacific is a future-oriented automotive marketing and product-consulting firm. Every year it publishes a wide variety of syndicated studies on the automotive industry. The firm also conducts extensive proprietary research and consulting for auto manufacturers, distributors, marketers and suppliers worldwide. Its company headquarters and state-of-the-art automotive research facility are in Tustin, California, with an affiliate office in the Detroit area.

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Rumors of a Porsche Panamera Hybrid for next year??

In addition to the new V-6 model being added to the Porsche Panamera lineup, Porsche is also preparing to launch the Panamera Hybrid next year as a 2012 model. The Panamera Hybrid will use a similar system as the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid that will make its debut this fall. In the Cayenne S Hybrid, the system pairs a 333-horsepower, 3.0-liter supercharged V-6 with a 47-horsepower electric motor to produce a combined system output of 380 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque. Porsche expects this system to give the 2011 Cayenne S Hybrid fuel economy similar to a four-cylinder engine without compromising the performance expected from a Porsche.

The Panamera Hybrid should be able to improve upon the performance figures for the Cayenne which Porsche claims to be acceleration from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 6.1 seconds with a top speed of 150 mph. Like the Cayenne S Hybrid, the Panamera Hybrid will include a "sailing" mode which allows the fuel supply to be shut off during deceleration at speeds of up to 97 mph as well as the ability to drive under full electric power at speeds up to 40 mph. Porsche’s green technology will continue to push the performance limits with cars like the Porsche 911 GT3 RS Hybrid and the recently announced production version of the Porsche 918 Spyder – a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.

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Sports Cars with the Best Resale Value

In an excerpt from an article in Road & Track, they discussed how the dream sports cars often end up being a money losing nightmare due to the depriciation value. But there are some sports cars that manage to hold their value year after year, and Porsche has made this list.

here's the excerpt from the Road & Track article found on yahoo autos:

If Charles Darwin was going to park a high-performance car in his garage, chances are good he’d opt for a 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera. The German-built sports coupe has slowly evolved over many generations and innumerable variations since first appearing in 1963. Porsche 911s have included everything from all-wheel drive, to turbochargers and Targa tops.

The basic package of a 345-bhp horizontally opposed 6-cylinder (mounted in the rear, like all 911s) and 6-speed manual transmission is tough to beat. Slide behind the wheel and you’ll understand why racetracks all over the world are loaded with Porsche 911s. They’re incredible to drive, have timeless good looks, and can humble supercars costing twice the price.

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Porsche Mobile Apps

Porsche Panamera Magazine App

The Panamera Magazine for iPhone and iPod Touch allows you to explore the universe of the new Porsche Panamera. Starting from the idea, the development, design, technology and features of the first sportscar for four are presented and regularly updated. Additional background story on the company Porsche allow you an overview on what it takes to build the new Panamera.

Get the free Porsche app for your iPhone and iPod Touch, and iPad: Porsche Panamera Magazine App

Porsche iPerformance App

After more than 60 years, it's time to release the tension. Experience the power created by opposing forces. Efficient. But with much greater power. A contradiction? You may be surprised.
The Porsche iPerformance iPhone App offers information on the Porsche Intelligent Performance principle and invites you to create energy by yourself. Just like the 911GT3 R Hybrid, energy comes from movement. Use the pedometer function in order to activate electrifying content.

NEW: Use your distance and time to complete a lap on the Nürburgring.
Compare your time with competitors in the highscore list.

Get the free Porsche iPerformance app for your iPhone and iPod Touch, and iPad: Porsche iPerformance App

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