Your PCA e-Brake News September Recap

Published: Thu, 10/01/15

October 1, 2015

Dear e-Brake subscriber,

As you know, Porsche Club of America delivers e-Brake News to your inbox every Tuesday. This is the September monthly recap.

To the left, check out the September issue of Porsche Panorama. Scroll down to find a recap of the top five e-Brake News articles of the month and links to PCA membership surveys.

As always, scroll to the bottom to vote for the Porsche of the Month, and to see August's winning photo.

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1. Porsche unveils new turbocharged engines in revised 911 Carrera lineup [w/video]

PCA—Porsche just unveiled the “new” Carrera lineup that is powered by twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter flat sixes, making the 911 GT3 and GT3 RS the only 911s you can buy that don’t have turbos. The turbocharged Carreras hit the market in March 2016.
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2. Video: Porsche factory driver shakes down restored 917K before Rennsport Reunion

PCA—The biggest Porsche festival in the world — Rennsport Reunion V — is this weekend. We can think of no better way to build (warranted) excitement for the event than recording factory driver Patrick Long practicing behind the wheel of a 917K.
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3. PCA members take European Delivery of Porsche 911 GTS Club Coupes [w/video]

PCA—Earlier today, five PCA members who decided to go to extra lengths and make the first days with their Porsche 911 GTS Club Coupes a truly unique experience took delivery of their cars — at Porsche AG's headquarters in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen.
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4. Why Do Used Porsche 911s Cost So Much?

Jalopnik—For those of you who don’t want to sift through Elton’s letter – the only letter written to me this week to include the words “raw” and “unicorn” – allow me to sum up his question. He is asking: why the hell are Porsche 911s so expensive?

5. Is the new 911 a step down for Porsche? [w/video]

MultiBriefs—The Porsche 911 is truly a car that has captivated consumers for generations. And when Porsche recently announced the newest edition of the 911, the news was received with a mix of emotions.
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Improve PCA — 60 seconds at a time!

PCA—We are releasing small bi-monthly surveys that will be included in e-Brake News this year. If you haven't taken previous surveys yet, you can still do so.

September's survey winner will be announced in an upcoming issue of e-Brake News.

Please note you are no longer eligible for monthly prizes from previous months, but the more surveys you take by the end of the year, the better your chances are to win the grand-prize drawing.

Access all surveys here (must be logged in)

Grand Prize: Free registration and lodging for you and a guest to two PCA National events in 2016! Choose from Porsche Parade, Werks Reunion, and PCA Escape.

Any questions? Contact PCA National Office: 410-381-0911.

Vote for your favorite Porsche Photo of the Week

Each month, we will feature the Porsche of the Week photos from the previous month. Then we will tally the votes and crown a new Porsche of the Month winner. Winner receives a PCA photo frame.

Got a stunning shot you want to share? Submit your pictures to potw@pca.org. Be sure to include your contact information, your region name and a few sentences about your picture.

Click here to vote for your favorite photo

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