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PORSCHE TO OPEN HEADQUARTERS IN ATLANTA
Porsche AG unveiled the final design for its new North American headquarters in Atlanta and it pays homage to the automaker's racing and performance roots.
The automaker expects to break ground early next year on the new center in Atlanta, which will consolidate the company's North American administration, technical, training and other operations.
It will house about 400 employees when it opens in Fall 2013.Porsche said last May it would build the new North American headquarters in Atlanta, where it has maintained a presence for 13 years.
Porsche's new North America headquarters
will be built on the site of a former
Ford Motor Co. assembly plant near Atlanta's international airport and
will also feature a customer and driver experience center.
The center -- a major component of Porsche's marketing outreach -- includes a test track, restaurant, and store with Porsche-branded merchandise.
Porsche announced this week it will open a second customer experience center in North America in Carson, Calif., between Los Angeles International and Long Beach airports. The 53-acre facility and road handling course will be one of five such sites worldwide.
Porsche will break ground on the L.A. center next summer.
The Los Angeles area is Porsche's largest U.S. market, followed by New York, Miami/Fort Lauderdale, San Francisco and Chicago.
Porsche's U.S. sales are up 23 percent this year through October to 24,934. The automaker's U.S. sales peaked at 34,693 units in 2007.
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Porsche AG unveiled the final design for its new North American headquarters in Atlanta and it pays homage to the automaker's racing and performance roots.
The automaker expects to break ground early next year on the new center in Atlanta, which will consolidate the company's North American administration, technical, training and other operations.
It will house about 400 employees when it opens in Fall 2013.Porsche said last May it would build the new North American headquarters in Atlanta, where it has maintained a presence for 13 years.
Porsche's new North America headquarters
will be built on the site of a former
Ford Motor Co. assembly plant near Atlanta's international airport and
will also feature a customer and driver experience center.The center -- a major component of Porsche's marketing outreach -- includes a test track, restaurant, and store with Porsche-branded merchandise.
Porsche announced this week it will open a second customer experience center in North America in Carson, Calif., between Los Angeles International and Long Beach airports. The 53-acre facility and road handling course will be one of five such sites worldwide.
Porsche will break ground on the L.A. center next summer.
The Los Angeles area is Porsche's largest U.S. market, followed by New York, Miami/Fort Lauderdale, San Francisco and Chicago.
Porsche's U.S. sales are up 23 percent this year through October to 24,934. The automaker's U.S. sales peaked at 34,693 units in 2007.
Porsche & Yachts
The Yachting Life with Porsche
Yachting Life Magazine held an invitation only private yacht showcase this past weekend to promote the world of transoceanic living and a lifestyle that is par to none.
Braman Porsche was quick to respond with our
own selection of fine Porsche cars, including the Panamera S, Panamera Turbo, 911S, Carrera S Convertible and a 911 Speedster. This collaboration made for an unforgettable event.
Friday evening was the kick off party with cocktails, fine foods, to compliment the collection of elegant and beautiful yachts and Porsche's at Palm Harbor Yacht Club in West Palm Beach.
Product demonstrations and showings were offered for both land and water craft, with Braman Client Advisors available to offer any assistance and answer any questions guests may have.
Emily Santiago, Certified Braman Porsche Specialist and winner
of Braman's Fall Product Demonstration contest was on hand as well. "The event was really remarkable with an awesome selection of luxury yachts" she commented. "We received an enormous amount of interest and booked many test drives for the following day - Saturday" she continued.
"Clients, many new to Porsche, were thrilled with the Porsche drive and were very impressed with the Panamera and it's generous legroom accommodations.
The test drive route included scenic downtown West Palm Beach and Interstate 95. Sea Trials on one of the several yachts were also enjoyed.
Yachting Life Magazine held an invitation only private yacht showcase this past weekend to promote the world of transoceanic living and a lifestyle that is par to none. Braman Porsche was quick to respond with our
own selection of fine Porsche cars, including the Panamera S, Panamera Turbo, 911S, Carrera S Convertible and a 911 Speedster. This collaboration made for an unforgettable event.Friday evening was the kick off party with cocktails, fine foods, to compliment the collection of elegant and beautiful yachts and Porsche's at Palm Harbor Yacht Club in West Palm Beach.
Product demonstrations and showings were offered for both land and water craft, with Braman Client Advisors available to offer any assistance and answer any questions guests may have.
Emily Santiago, Certified Braman Porsche Specialist and winner
of Braman's Fall Product Demonstration contest was on hand as well. "The event was really remarkable with an awesome selection of luxury yachts" she commented. "We received an enormous amount of interest and booked many test drives for the following day - Saturday" she continued. "Clients, many new to Porsche, were thrilled with the Porsche drive and were very impressed with the Panamera and it's generous legroom accommodations.
The test drive route included scenic downtown West Palm Beach and Interstate 95. Sea Trials on one of the several yachts were also enjoyed.
Mixing the relaxation of yachting with the thrill of a high performance Porsche made for one great weekend, and all those
that came out expressed utter delight.
that came out expressed utter delight.
The New 2012 911 Carerra
At 48; THE PORSCHE 911 CARRERA IS YOUNGER THAN EVER
By James Angel
Certified Braman Porsche Specialist
Certified Braman Porsche Specialist
The completely redesigned seventh-generation sports car icon is stepping into the limelight with its sleek and stretched silhouette, exciting contours and precisely designed features. Yet from every angle it is unmistakably a 911, holding true to the Porsche 911 Carrera "evolution, not revolution" design philosophy.The 100 mm or 3.9 inch longer wheelbase and reduced overall height underpin the fresh, athletic yet elegant appearance. When viewed from the front, the eye is drawn to the 911's trademark wide-arched fenders, emphasizing the wider front track. The side mirrors are now mounted on the upper edge of the door, which also helps highlight the new design line and gives the visual impression of width.
The new lightweight body is an aluminum-steel composite construction and contributes greatly to the 45 kg or about 100 lbs weight reduction when compared to the previous 911 body. When combined with the greater structural rigidity and optimized aerodynamics - including a wider, variably extending rear spoiler - the new 911 Carrera's front and rear lift has been reduced to near zero while retaining the Cd value of 0.29.
To complement the modern exterior design, Porsche designers created an interior reminiscent of the Carrera GT. The driver is now even more closely integrated within the cockpit thanks to the rising center console and high-mounted shift lever or gear selector located close to the steering wheel. As with the exterior, classic Porsche elements abound inside. Present is the instrument cluster with five round gauges - one of them a high resolution multifunction screen, and of course the central tachometer and the ignition lock to the left of the steering wheel.
Setting the standard in its class, as it has for generations, the new 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S raise the performance and efficiency bar yet another notch. All versions get by with significantly less than 10 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (official U.S. EPA fuel mileage estimates are TBD) and fuel consumption and emissions are up to 16 percent lower in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) when compared with the predecessor. This is achieved through systems such as the Automatic Start Stop function, engine and transmission thermal management, electrical system recuperation, the world's first seven-speed manual transmission and - in conjunction with the Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) - the ability to 'sail' or coast. The new electro-mechanical power steering offers not only Porsche's typical precision and feedback but also helps increase efficiency and reduce fuel-consumption.
For example, the 911 Carrera with the new 350 hp,
3.4-liter boxer engine and optional PDK consumes 8.2 l/100 km based on the NEDC - 1.6 l/100 km less than its predecessor.The 911 Carrera S with its 400 hp, 3.8-liter boxer engine - 15 hp more than before - achieves 8.7 l/100 km in the NEDC when paired with the optional PDK transmission. This represents a fuel consumption decrease of 14 percent or 1.5 l/100 km.
At the same time there are performance improvements in both models. The 911 Carrera S with PDK accelerates from 0 to 60 in 4.1 seconds. Using the Launch Control function of the optional Sport Chrono Package cuts that to 3.9 seconds. The 911 Carrera with PDK needs only 4.4 seconds to sprint from a standing start to 60 mph (4.2 seconds when using the optional Sport Chrono Package's Launch Control function). Top-track speed for the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera is 188 mph and 179 mph, respectively.
The new 911 offers both better longitudinal dynamics and unprecedented top performance in terms of transverse dynamics. In addition to the longer wheelbase, the greater agility, precision and driving stability are based, among other things, on the wider front track, the new rear axle and new electro-mechanical power steering. Depending on the model, there are other standard or optional active control systems available that can help further enhance the overall driving dynamics. That is especially true for the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active roll stabilization system, available for the first time on the 911 Carrera S. The system helps reduce lateral roll when cornering and helps keep the tires in the optimal position relative to the road surface.
The new 911 further extends the span of seemingly contradictory attributes such as performance and efficiency, sportiness and every day practicality that have always typified the Porsche 911. That makes the 911 Carrera more of a 911 than ever. The new Porsche 911 Carrera celebrates its world premiere at the 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
The first new 911 models will arrive in U.S. dealerships beginning in February of 2012. The new 911 Carrera Coupe will have a base MSRP of $82,100, while the 911 Carrera S Coupe's base MSRP will be $96,400 (excluding destination). Both models will include substantial additional equipment when compared to the previous models.
Be the first to order the New Porsche 911 Carrera!
For more information, contact your Braman Porsche Specialist
or James Angel at 561-615-4805 or email him at james.angel@bramanmc.com
or James Angel at 561-615-4805 or email him at james.angel@bramanmc.com
Celes Take Secret Delivery of Porsche GT2-RS
Celebs Take Secret Delivery of Porsche GT2-RS
Palm Beach, February 15, 2011:
If you're one of the lucky 500 worldwide to take delivery of a brand-new Porsche GT2 RS, and you live in Florida, then you're probably taking secret delivery at an undisclosed location right now in Palm Beach County.
Among the lucky ones are Tampa Bay Rays Manny Ramirez who's car was secretly being prepped at Braman Porsche during Valentines Day. He'll be taking delivery of the fastest Porsche produced to date. Weighing in at just over 3,000 pounds with a 3.6-liter bi-turbo producing 620 horsepower, this is the most extreme 911 ever produced. AND, its tires were specifically made for this vehicle.
We'll be reporting more on this event and this very special car at the events conclusion. Stay tuned.
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Palm Beach, February 15, 2011:
If you're one of the lucky 500 worldwide to take delivery of a brand-new Porsche GT2 RS, and you live in Florida, then you're probably taking secret delivery at an undisclosed location right now in Palm Beach County.
Among the lucky ones are Tampa Bay Rays Manny Ramirez who's car was secretly being prepped at Braman Porsche during Valentines Day. He'll be taking delivery of the fastest Porsche produced to date. Weighing in at just over 3,000 pounds with a 3.6-liter bi-turbo producing 620 horsepower, this is the most extreme 911 ever produced. AND, its tires were specifically made for this vehicle.
We'll be reporting more on this event and this very special car at the events conclusion. Stay tuned.
911 Speedster
Matthias Müller takes wraps off
new Porsche Speedster
Porsche AG, Stuttgart, will be unveiling the new Porsche
Due to come to the United States of America the 911 Speedster as well as the 911 Carrera GTS Coupé and Cabriolet models were launched as the Paris Motor Show on Thursday, September 30. Only the fourth Speedster to have been built in Porsche?s history is a model steeped in purist tradition and reflects the forward-looking nature of the brand, while the new Carrera GTS range with wide body and rear-wheel drive underscores all this.
- Courtesy of Porsche.com
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Porsche AG, Stuttgart, will be unveiling the new Porsche
Due to come to the United States of America the 911 Speedster as well as the 911 Carrera GTS Coupé and Cabriolet models were launched as the Paris Motor Show on Thursday, September 30. Only the fourth Speedster to have been built in Porsche?s history is a model steeped in purist tradition and reflects the forward-looking nature of the brand, while the new Carrera GTS range with wide body and rear-wheel drive underscores all this.
- Courtesy of Porsche.com
Panamera #25,000
| Porsche Builds 25,000th Panamera | 
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When the Porsche Panamera was introduced in 2009, there was a lot of negative talk about its odd shape, and whether there was a market for a four-door Porsche. These murmurs abruptly stopped once bloggers and the media started taking test-drives and were floored by the car's handling and power.
Less than a year after first introducing the Panamera, the Leipsiz, Germany factory has just built Panamera number 25,000.
The 25,000th car is Ruby Red and configured with a 300hp 3.6L V6. The special car will be delivered to the US market where 5,000 have been built to date.
There have also been rumors that Porsche is working on a hybrid version of the car, expect to see leaks in the coming months.
Panamera Options
Porsche
Panamera Gets New Options
Porsche has announced several new improvements to what they are calling their "individualization program" for the new Panamera sedan.
The Powerkit, which ranges around $21,000 for the Panamera Turbo, features two new turbochargers (with titanium / aluminum turbine wheels) and a revised ECU. These modifications enable the 4.8-liter V8 to produce 532 bhp and 553 lb-ft of torque - an increase of 39 bhp and 37 lb-ft of torque. This extra power enables the Panamera to accelerate from from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 190 mph.
Porsche is also offering the Sport Design Package. It adds a revised front bumper, new side skirts, and a body-colored rear apron and diffuser. Customers can also purchase the side skirts independently of the package.
Lastly, the company has unveiled a new set of 20-inch light alloy wheels, which measure 9.5 inches wide in front and 11.5 inches wide in the rear. They are available in 3 colors; body color, GT silver metallic, or black.
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Porsche has announced several new improvements to what they are calling their "individualization program" for the new Panamera sedan.
The Powerkit, which ranges around $21,000 for the Panamera Turbo, features two new turbochargers (with titanium / aluminum turbine wheels) and a revised ECU. These modifications enable the 4.8-liter V8 to produce 532 bhp and 553 lb-ft of torque - an increase of 39 bhp and 37 lb-ft of torque. This extra power enables the Panamera to accelerate from from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 190 mph.
Porsche is also offering the Sport Design Package. It adds a revised front bumper, new side skirts, and a body-colored rear apron and diffuser. Customers can also purchase the side skirts independently of the package.
Lastly, the company has unveiled a new set of 20-inch light alloy wheels, which measure 9.5 inches wide in front and 11.5 inches wide in the rear. They are available in 3 colors; body color, GT silver metallic, or black.
2011 Cayenne
2011 Porsche Cayenne: 2010 Top of
Form
ATLANTA - Porsche's new Cayenne range for 2011, which will include a hybrid model for the first time, debuted at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show and went on sale in the U.S. beginning in July, with the hybrid and base models waiting for an autumn on-sale date.
The 2011 lineup for Porsche's SUV includes four models: the V6-powered Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo and Cayenne S Hybrid. The hybrid version has a supercharged 333-horsepower 3.0-liter V6, teamed with a 47-hp electric motor and, says Porsche, offers "the performance of a V8 with the economy of a V6." The two drive units are connected with a decoupling clutch and coordinated by a hybrid controller, and the Cayenne S Hybrid can also cruise at speeds up to 97 mph on electric power alone - what Porsche engineers call "sailing" mode. The Cayenne S Hybrid's combined 380 hp and 427 pound-feet of torque gives it a similar level of performance to the Cayenne S with its V8.
The entry-level Cayenne gets a 300-hp 3.6-liter V6, while the Cayenne S has a 400-hp 4.8-liter V8 and the Cayenne Turbo gets a 500-hp 4.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8.
Porsche has cut some 400 pounds off the Cayenne's weight and added a new eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission, with the Automatic Start/Stop function first seen on the Panamera, and a new all-wheel-drive system.
The 2011 Cayennes are 1.9 inches longer with a 1.6-inch-longer wheelbase. The interior gets a high center console, a central dashboard stack and a touchscreen interface. A postmodern touch is a high-resolution screen in one of the five round instrument binnacles in the driver's gauge cluster. It's used for access to the navigation system and to change settings and radio stations.
Porsche says fuel consumption on all Cayennes is down as much as 23 percent in European testing, despite better performance in the new models, and CO2 emissions are "significantly reduced" at under 200 g/km for the standard Cayennes and 193 g/km for the Hybrid. U.S. figures and U.S. pricing will be released closer to launch time.
Just the Facts:
Porsche's 2011 Cayenne lineup will be on display at the 2010 New York Auto Show.
Four variations of the Cayenne will be built for 2011, including a hybrid.
The Cayenne hybrid produces 380 horsepower from its supercharged V6 and electric motor.
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ATLANTA - Porsche's new Cayenne range for 2011, which will include a hybrid model for the first time, debuted at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show and went on sale in the U.S. beginning in July, with the hybrid and base models waiting for an autumn on-sale date.
The 2011 lineup for Porsche's SUV includes four models: the V6-powered Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo and Cayenne S Hybrid. The hybrid version has a supercharged 333-horsepower 3.0-liter V6, teamed with a 47-hp electric motor and, says Porsche, offers "the performance of a V8 with the economy of a V6." The two drive units are connected with a decoupling clutch and coordinated by a hybrid controller, and the Cayenne S Hybrid can also cruise at speeds up to 97 mph on electric power alone - what Porsche engineers call "sailing" mode. The Cayenne S Hybrid's combined 380 hp and 427 pound-feet of torque gives it a similar level of performance to the Cayenne S with its V8.
The entry-level Cayenne gets a 300-hp 3.6-liter V6, while the Cayenne S has a 400-hp 4.8-liter V8 and the Cayenne Turbo gets a 500-hp 4.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8.
Porsche has cut some 400 pounds off the Cayenne's weight and added a new eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission, with the Automatic Start/Stop function first seen on the Panamera, and a new all-wheel-drive system.
The 2011 Cayennes are 1.9 inches longer with a 1.6-inch-longer wheelbase. The interior gets a high center console, a central dashboard stack and a touchscreen interface. A postmodern touch is a high-resolution screen in one of the five round instrument binnacles in the driver's gauge cluster. It's used for access to the navigation system and to change settings and radio stations.
Porsche says fuel consumption on all Cayennes is down as much as 23 percent in European testing, despite better performance in the new models, and CO2 emissions are "significantly reduced" at under 200 g/km for the standard Cayennes and 193 g/km for the Hybrid. U.S. figures and U.S. pricing will be released closer to launch time.
Just the Facts:
Porsche's 2011 Cayenne lineup will be on display at the 2010 New York Auto Show.
Four variations of the Cayenne will be built for 2011, including a hybrid.
The Cayenne hybrid produces 380 horsepower from its supercharged V6 and electric motor.