e-Brake News: Porsche debuts 911 R with 500 horsepower and manual transmission [w/video]

Published: Tue, 03/01/16

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March 1, 2016
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PCA—Porsche listened to its customers’ pleas when it decided to make the new 911R that debuted today at the Geneva International Motor Show. It takes the 500-horsepower naturally aspirated flat six from the GT3 RS, pairs it with the chassis and suspension of the GT3 and a six-speed manual, and shows drivers a good time rather than the quickest lap time.
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PCA—We are thrilled to invite you to join us at the NY Auto Show to experience another exceptional moment in Porsche history. You will have access to an exclusive event taking place the morning of Friday, March 25th. This event will give you access to the Porsche display stand to view a full array of Porsche models, including a World Premiere & unveiling, before it’s shown to the general public. It’s an event that will certainly draw attention, and space is limited.
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evo via YouTube—Porsche 911R - the tech, the stats, the ethos and the man. Henry Catchpole explores the back-to-basics 911.

GT3 RS engine, manual gearbox, rear-wheel-drive; the 911R with old school appeal plus new school looks and tech.
 
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Porsche—Join two Porsche enthusiasts on the road. Their goal: Complete a stage of the Tour de France Automobile of 1969. An homage to the legendary 911R, which achieved an outstanding triumph in this popular rally ever. A radically pure 911. Both then and today. (Ed.: One of the drivers, Jack, is a PCA member.)
 
Motor Trend—The quick answer is yes. The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster and Boxster S are better in every measurable way compared to the 2016 models they replace. More attractive, more powerful, quicker, faster, pointier, and according to Porsche’s estimates, more fuel-efficient and cleaner-running.
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CarScoops—While the name Porsche 718 Boxster will take some getting used to, the car fits right in at the Geneva Motor Show stand – it's unmistakably a Porsche.
  
The 718 Boxster made its official debut Tuesday at the show, sporting a newly toned and sculpted exterior from the outgoing just plain Boxster. Take a few minutes to spot the differences, though. Changes are evolutionary, and even that might be stretching the description.
 
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Road & Track—New 911s make people unhappy.

Not most people. Most people who buy a new Porsche 911 are probably thrilled. Stereotype says the car makes junior lawyers feel like senior lawyers. Or that it lets motorsport nerds—ahem—bathe in the sound of Germany/the Targa Florio/a plotless but otherwise excellent Steve McQueen film focused on the Serious, Squinty-Eyed Challenge of Motor Racing.
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 PCA—Porsche Club of America (PCA) welcomes all Porsche clubs, owners, and enthusiasts to the third annual PCA Werks Reunion to be held Friday, August 19, during the world-famous Monterey Car Week on California s Monterey Peninsula.
 
Auto Express—The next GT4 version of Porsche’s new 718 Cayman is likely to stick with normally aspirated six-cylinder power, according to the boss of the German brand’s GT division.
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Automotive News Europe—Porsche is clearing up one of the last remaining oddities of the era under ex-CEO Wendelin Wiedeking. After unclogging a legacy investment jam built up under its former long-serving former chief, the brand is fundamentally repositioning its mid-engine sports car range with a different pricing strategy and new names.
 
Autoblog—German tuning haus Techart is making a big showing at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, introducing modified versions of a number of Porsche products. At the fore, we have the new, all-turbo 911 range.
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MotorWeek—Watch the period road test by MotorWeek of the 964-generation 911 Speedster.
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Porsche—Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor in the United States of Porsche 918 Spyder, 911, Boxster, and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up, today announced February 2016 sales of 3,561 vehicles, up 11.2 percent over February 2015 (3,202). This sets a new February sales record for PCNA.
 
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GameSpot—The rumors were right. Microsoft has now announced a Porsche-themed expansion for Xbox One racing game Forza 6. Players don't have to wait to play it, either, as the $20 offering is out now.
 
SpeedHunters—We all know that the 24 Hours of LeMons is about racing on an (extremely) low budget, and that the field is largely full of cars which have been saved from the scrap heap. So why in the hell is there an air-cooled Porsche 911 competing in the series you might be wondering? Aren’t those things crazy expensive?
 
Art of Gears via Fansided—Dream cars.  Us petrolheads think about them all the time.  I actually have a functional list that I made back in 2012, and haven’t swayed from it too much.
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US News—Lexus, Porsche and Buick are the most dependable vehicle brands based on the number of problems reported by owners, according to a study released Wednesday by the consulting firm J.D. Power.
 
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Porsche Newsroom—Porsche’s first photovoltaic pylon has now been completed. The solar power it produces can cover the annual electricity requirement for an entire Porsche Centre.
 
Bloomberg—Judges are seeking more evidence in the market manipulation trial of former Porsche SE executives Wendelin Wiedeking and Holger Haerter in a surprise last-minute move that will delay the verdict that was scheduled to come as soon as next week.
 
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MultiBriefs—There's a hobo in my soul that wants to skip town. He wakes me up just before dawn, before anybody, dragging me downstairs into the living room.

"Dontcha turn nuthin' on…jus' set down and look out dat winda facing east," he tells me.

There's no doubting him because he's never given me bum advice.
 
PCA—Want to get published in PCA.org and e-Brake News and be part of the new, volunteer-fueled PCA Media Gruppe? Send us your original PCA or Porsche-related content and we'll consider it for publication. Contact Editor Damon Lowney at damonl@pca.org with submissions and story ideas, and he will help with writing and editing as needed.
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PCA—Save the date for Porsche Parade 2016, and be sure to look out for Phase 2: Event Registration in April.

Due to the high demand for Parade housing all rooms at Jay Peak Resort are currently sold out. For additional housing options please follow this link: Additional Housing Options

To be placed on a waitlist if a room becomes available at Jay Peak Resort please email  porscheparade@conferencedirect.com  with your first and last name, arrival and departure dates and number of guests in your reservation. 
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Porsche of the Week
Photo submitted by Zachary Wong. Canada West Region. “This is my new (to me) 2010 Cayman S that I took delivery of in December 2014. One clear night I ventured out to scout photo-shoot locations different from my usual ones. I happened across this spot and decided to take a few experimental shots which turned out pretty good! Love the car and have taken it on one road trip from Vancouver, BC to Packwood, WA so far.”

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.
 
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