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The New Porsche 911 at the Geneva Motor Show

Published by PGI Auto on March 13th, 2013

Volvo has condensed their available model line in the U.S. to the five most popular models.  As the popularity of vehicle body types is changing in the U.S., so are the available vehicles.  The wagon and larger SUVs have become not nearly as popular as crossovers, mid-size sedans and practical small cars.  This has inspired Volvo to cut their coupe and convertible model in the U.S., leaving three crossovers and two sedans, like the new Volvo S60 in Bellevue.

Volvo is refreshing or redesigning every vehicle available in the U.S. over the next couple of years.  They are now considering bringing back a newly designed full wagon vehicle to be apart of this lineup, as it was the family wagon that originally made Volvo so popular in the ’80s.

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The newly designed vehicle are getting Volvo plenty of automotive media attention and have caused prediction of higher sales and bigger chunk of the market share in America.

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2012 Porsche 911 reveal

Published by Barrier Porsche on December 31st, 2011

Porsche pulled form-fitting covers off two of its all-new 911 models back at the Rennsport Reunion IV, marking the first official unveiling of the vehicle in North America. While we were at the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September for the Type 991′s worldwide debut, it was an excellent opportunity to check out a few static examples up close and watch some of Porsche’s famed drivers take hot laps around the Laguna Seca race circuit in two similar models circling the track.

On display were two of the upgraded 911 S models, fitted with 3.8-liter flat-six engines that produce 400 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque (standard Carrera models have a 3.4-liter flat-six rated at 350 horsepower and 287 pound-feet of torque). A seven-speed manual is standard in both rear-wheel-drive models, with Porsche’s seven-speed PDK automated gearbox optional.

Bigger, better and lighter than its equivalent Type 997 predecessor, the new two-door promises impressive performance. According to Porsche, the 3,075-pound Carrera S will hit 60 mph in 3.9 seconds with the PDK (with Sport Chrono option), while the 3,042-pound Carrera will need 4.2 seconds to hit the same benchmark. Our first opportunity to drive is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to tell you about it.

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2012 Porsche 911 reveal

 

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Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid

Published by Barrier Porsche on December 23rd, 2011

Porsche has announced that it will continue development on its innovative 911 GT3 R Hybrid, delivering a new third-generation model in 2012 in an effort “…to gain extra practical experience under racing conditions and make the hybrid drive even more efficient.”

The rolling race laboratory, as the automaker prefers to call it, ran the 2011 season in second-generation trim. That version used a 470 horsepower gasoline-powered 4.0-liter flat-six to drive the rear wheels and 202 horsepower worth of electric motors to drive the front wheels – with electricity generated by a 36,000 rpm flywheel mounted on the passenger side of the cabin. With a curb weight of just 2,866 pounds and total system power of 672 horsepower, the all-wheel-drive Porsche GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 accelerated to 60 mph in about 2.5 seconds.

We drove Porsche’s 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 at the famed Estoril race circuit outside of Lisbon, Portugal, just last month. Despite the second-generation model being the answer to all of our enthusiast prayers, we assume Porsche will reduce the overall weight of the system, increase the duration of the boost and reduce the deafening noise level in the cabin. There’s always room for improvement.

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Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid

 

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911 GT3 RSR

Published by Barrier Porsche on December 13th, 2011

When Porsche launches a new 911, it doesn’t just launch one model, it starts a process that will see literally dozens of variants to follow. Some with turbos, some without. Some with all-wheel drive, some driving just the rear. Coupes, convertibles, targas, lightweight models, and yes, even racing versions.

The 911, after all, is one of the most prolific racing cars on circuits around the world. This example, however, is not based on the new 911. What you see here is still based on the old 997. But it is the pinnacle of Porsche Motorsport’s range of customer racing cars.

The new GT3 RSR is built to race in the ACO’s GTE category, making it instantly eligible for competition in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Le Mans Series, the American Le Mans Series and the new FIA World Endurance Championship, as well as the International GT Open and a variety of other series and events.

Its 4.0-liter boxer six drives 460 horsepower (kept in check by a mandatory air restrictor) to the rear wheels via a six-speed sequential gearbox. Porsche has also fitted larger wheels front and rear, and given it a completely new aero package to keep it glued to the tarmac, slicing through the air and at front of the pack.

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911 GT3 RSR

 

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New Californian Porsche facility

Published by Barrier Porsche on December 7th, 2011

The artist’s rendering above is an early look at Porsche’s planned West Coast Experience Center. Announced at the LA Auto Show, the facility will be opening in Southern California in the near future. The 51-acre facility is designed to be a “center of excellence for vehicle and human performance education, from track experiences and driver training to car culture events,” says Porsche.

What that means is that the Experience Center (the second Porsche has planned for North America after announcing another location in Atlanta) will include a paved racing circuit, an off-road testing area, a low-friction skidpad and other areas for dining and meetings (the automaker will also offer the facility to car clubs, corporate clients, and other special groups). In addition, the facility will host the Porsche Human Performance Center, with a sport science laboratory to maximize personal fitness, wellness, and athletic performance.

Located in Los Angeles near the intersection of two major freeways (the 405 and 110), groundbreaking is expected in spring 2012.

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New Californian Porsche facility

 

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2012 Porsche Cabriolet

Published by Barrier Porsche on December 2nd, 2011

Porsche has finally officially unveiled its 2012 911 Carrera Cabriolet, and the model will boast the same sleek profile with its soft top in place as its hardtop twin for the first time in the vehicle’s history thanks to a unique roof mechanism. The vehicle blends the aluminum and steel chassis of the standard 911 with a folding top manufactured from a slew of lightweight materials, including canvas magnesium and advanced high-strength steel to keep weight as low as possible. Porsche isn’t saying exactly how many pounds engineers managed to shave from this vehicle compared to the previous generation, but the company assures us that the latest iteration is “significantly lighter.” Sounds good.

With a 350-horsepower 3.4-liter flat six in the base 2012 Porsche 911 Cabriolet, the vehicle can scoot to 60 mph from standstill in as little as 4.4 seconds. The 911 Cabriolet S, meanwhile, can do the deed in 4.1 seconds thanks to its 400-horsepower 3.8-liter engine. Look to shell out $97,300 for the Carrera Cabriolet and $108,800 for the Carrera Cabriolet S.

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2012 Porsche Cabriolet

 

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New Porsche building revealed

Published by Barrier Porsche on November 25th, 2011

In two years Porsche will rise from the rubble of the former Ford Taurus plant. A plot of land in Hapeville, Georgia near the Atlanta airport was once the site where Taurus sedans and their Mercury Sable twins were made until 2006. Torn down in 2008, the land was cleansed and purchased by Porsche as the site of its new headquarters/destination/brand jewel. The Stuttgart marque has chosen architectural firm HOK – who did Yankee and Wembley Stadiums and the National Air and Space Museum among many other things – for the honors.

Above is a rendering of what’s coming in fall of 2013, and those with keen eyes will notice the courtyard is shaped like a Porsche shield. The complex will bring together Porsche’s various operations as well as a Porsche Experience Center to complement the West Coast version being built in California.

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New Porsche building revealed

 

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Porsche seeking higher sales

Published by Barrier Porsche on November 16th, 2011

Volkswagen is on a role right now, and management in Wolfsburg hopes that winning streak results in the company becoming the largest automaker by volume by 2018 or sooner. Those ambitious sales goals stretch to VW’s many brands as well, including Porsche.

The Detroit Bureau reports that Porsche is looking to double sales by 2015, with new products and emerging markets leading the charge. The numbers involved are taking last year’s 97,000 vehicles sold worldwide and hitting a nice, round 200,000 by mid-decade. The new products that will help spur sales are the recently released 2012 911, the forthcoming Cajun mini ute and perhaps the sub-Boxster entry-level Porsche that we’ve been hearing about for years.

Those models would likely help improve sales here in the U.S., which is still the number one market for Porsche. But the performance and luxury car maker is also hoping to make inroads in the world’s three biggest emerging markets: China, Russia and India. Those markets are clamoring for luxury autos right now, and Porsche is all too happy to help fill the void.

Porsche board member Wolfgang Hatz added at a preview of the new 911 that profitability will remain a major focus. Porsche has long boasted a ridiculously good 15 percent Return on Sales number, and Hatz and company want to keep that advantage as sales improve.

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Ground-breaking ceremony in Leipzig: Porsche extends production site

Published by Barrier Porsche on October 25th, 2011

Barrier Porsche is excited as Porsche is getting prepared to enter production of their new small SUV, the Cajun. Porsche has settled on the location for a new factory in Leipzig Germany way back in 1999, with production starting in 2002 with the Porsche Cayenne, and expanding again in 2009 for the Panamera. The plant is set to expand yet again to accommodate production requirements for the new 2013 Porsche Cajun. The new expansion is set to create 1000 new jobs.

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The new Porsche Cajun is going to follow the success for the Porsche Cayenne, offering a smaller option for SUV lovers. The new model is intended for people who think an SUV the size of the Cayenne is a little too large for their liking, and are looking for something more along the lines of a crossover.

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Porsche wins J.D. Power and Associates study for 7th straight year!

Published by Barrier Porsche on September 22nd, 2011

Barrier Porsche is pleased that for the 7th year in a row, Porsche has ranked as the highest overall band in the highly recognized Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. The APEAL study itself has been around for 16 years, and is significant due to its ability to measure the passion of vehicle owners. This includes car owners views on design, layout, content, and overall performance.

Porsche once again outdid itself, recieving an overall nameplate score of an impressive 879 out of 1,000 points. This is 2 points higher than its winning score in 2010.

It is also important to note that the Cayenne SUV took first place in its segment, and the Porsche 911 Carrera has gained the most points in its class. There are 10 different categories used in these rankings, which includes driving dynamics and design as well as daily driving ability.

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The 2011 APEAL study is created from the responses of more than 70,000 new car buyers of the 2011 model year cars and trucks, within the first 90 days of ownership. This makes the award that much more important- The fact that owners of the vehicles are making the decisions instead of press and media.

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