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| | PCA—In March of 2017, I decided to upgrade my ride to a premium Sport Utility Vehicle, and the most influential criterion in my decision was an emphasis on “Sport” more than “Utility.” I test-drove a Porsche Macan and all of its competitors from Europe and Japan. Some of their price points were more favorable, yet at decision time, price ultimately took a back seat to other
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PCA—Most car enthusiasts born in the last 70 or so years will remember Hot Wheels model cars as a mainstay of their toy collections — and decades later, many of those adult “kids” still collect the little vehicles. Meet Larry Woods, who was Hot Wheels’ design chief for more than five decades
and likely penned the shape of your favorite toy car.
We’ve brought you this video to give you a glimpse into his personal workshop, where he talks about what it was like to be a career Hot Wheels designer. Be sure to read the March 2018 issue of Porsche Panorama for a more in-depth article of Hot Wheels history and
what makes Wood tick.
Watch Video | | PCA—All registrants for Treffen Tamaya will be automatically entered into a raffle for a chance to win an unforgettable Treffen Europe trip from the official PCA Treffen travel company Fast Lane Travel! Additional details to come!
Experience some of North America’s best driving roads. Savor the sumptuous blend of flavors, from Spanish and Native American cultures. New Mexico offers a
host of wonderful destinations.
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| | PCA—In this issue, Kris Klewell details the story of the Hawaiian Tropics Porsche 935 once raced by Paul Newman and now owned by comedian Adam Carolla, in “The Old Warhorse.” We take look at the 996-generation 911 nearly 20 years after it hit dealer showrooms in “Family Squabbles” by Nathan Merz — plus “996 Design Analysis” by Christine Reed. One couple has owned their 1965
356C since new, and they still love to drive it, as you’ll find out in “Still Crazy” by David Mathews. In “The Porsche Effect” by Ezekiel Wheeler, take a brief tour through the Petersen Automotive Museum’s latest exhibit about our favorite marque. Whether you’re a Driver’s Education junky or brand new to track driving, we show you the perks of driving somebody else’s sports cars at the Porsche Sport Driving School in Alabama, in “Get Schooled.”
Of course, regular Panorama departments Tech Q&A, European Windows, From the Regions, Street Talk, and zwART are all present and accounted for. Enjoy the issue!
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PCA Club Racing—Richard Edge first got his need for speed, when he started washing his dad’s Ferrari 308 GTS in his driveway as a kid.
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| | MultiBriefs—King of the 911 Outlaws, Magnus Walker (center) with Mark Pribanic and Hannah Elliott in front of Mark’s patinated 1958 356 Coupe.
Porsche Club of America's second annual Porsche Werks Reunion, held March 9 at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort on Amelia Island,
Florida, celebrated the hot rod 356 Outlaws.
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Sierra Madre Collection—Another fun-filled Los Angeles Porsche-centric weekend has flown by without a hitch. Anchored by the Los Angeles Literature and Toy Show on Saturday and the Phoenix Club Swap Meet on Sunday, the area open houses are becoming bigger and better every year.
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| | PCA—When Jason Campbell was headhunted four years ago for the General Manager position to give new impetus to the Canadian International AutoShow, the man had a plan. It included jazzing up the annual Toronto carfest with exciting features like automotive firsts and historic anniversaries, all aimed at further internationalizing Canada’s largest such event.
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PCA—Porsche Parade Phase 2 Event
Registration opens April 2 at 12 PM EDT! Though Phase 1 Housing Registration is temporarily suspended as we prepare for Phase 2 Registration, worry not: You may register for housing when Phase 1 reopens, and there are also other options available in the area. Click here for additional lodging ideas. Be sure to check the Parade Facebook page and the website for updates and to prepare for Phase 2 registration.
Porsche Parade, PCA's annual weeklong event, takes place in a new location each year. For 2018, we're heading to the midwest — the summer resort town of Osage Beach, Missouri on the Lake of the Ozarks. In addition to traditional Parade activities such as concours, autocross, time-speed-distance and gimmick rallies, the location provides family friendly fun with watersports, boating, golf, an indoor waterpark, and more.
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| | EverydayDriver via YouTube—The 1980s BMW M3 and Porsche 911 have skyrocketed in value and become legends among car enthusiasts. In this second episode of Season 2, Paul and Todd drive them back to back to find out what makes them special and which one they’d take home.
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PCA—Porsche Parade: Lake of the Ozarks is only four months away, and event registration opens April 2 at 12 PM EDT. Here is the Parade Competition Rules (PCR) book, a guide to the various competitive events on offer at Parade.
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The Drive—Porsche put an end to Corvette Racing's streak at Saturday's 66th running of the 12 Hours of Sebring. After three consecutive years of GM dominance at the South Florida track, the No. 911 Stuttgart entry claimed the checkered flag by 6.230 seconds over the second-place finisher, the No. 25 BMW M8 GTE. The winner's sister car, the No. 912 Porsche RSR, completed the podium by standing atop the third step at
race's end.
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| | Car and Driver—Any day that we can drive a new Porsche is a good day, although we admit we especially enjoy examples packed to the rain rails with performance-enhancing goodies. There are many such items on the German company’s famously long list of extras, including active suspension systems, carbon-ceramic brake rotors, chest-thumping exhaust systems, aggressive wheel-and-tire
combos, and Sport Chrono packages with their dash-mounted lap timers and chassis tweaks.
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Jalopnik—Even though it’s all tightly regulated under the GTE race car spec, Porsche really doesn’t like to show off the rear end of its mid-engine 911 RSR race car. Fortunately, all it took to get a good look today was driver Gianmaria Bruni running the No. 912 Porsche wide off one of Sebring’s curbs, ripping the rear bodywork off the 911 RSR for all to see.
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Photo by Jayson Fong / courtesy Petrolicious | | Petrolicious—When it comes to Group C, the Jaguar XJR-14 takes more fighter jet styling cues than anything else on the grid. More sculptural and lithe compared to its counterparts, its sleek profile and bubble canopy lead to an enormous rear wing hung off the rear to complete its silhouette, and when coupled with the simple but striking Silk Cut livery it stands out even among the icons like the 956 and C9.
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YouTube—Have you ever wondered how it looks like to drift a 911 GT2 RS on a go-kart track? Then you should watch the newest episode of our Porsche Top 5 Series now.Watch Video | | |
| | Road & Track—High on a ridge rising from the Aegan Sea, a dirt track meandered out of view. We had to know where it went. Fortunately, the vehicle we’d come all the way to the mountainous island of Crete to test was perfectly capable of exploring the varied terrain.
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Motor1—A rare Porsche 911 is being given a new lease of life by Autofarm, which specializes in the Stuttgart manufacturer's creations. The specialists tracked down the last ever right-hand drive 1973 Porsche Carrera RS 2.7, and has set to work on restoring it to its former glory.
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| | Auto Express via YouTube—The Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo and Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Estate are two of the most powerful cars in their class, boasting 533bhp and 604bhp respectively. But which wins out in a direct fight on a straight road? Let’s find out…
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Business Insider—The Porsche 718 Cayman is arguably one of the most overlooked cars on the market today. And it's not because it isn't a good car. It's actually a great car. A world-class sports car of the highest order if I may be so bold. But it also lacks the superlatives that have been heaped on its corporate siblings.
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| | Motor1—Trusting your vehicle to a valet is nerve-racking enough. Imagine the shock when you go to retrieve your car from the valet and a different car appears. Talk about a heart attack. Chevy has an entire ad campaign based on the same premise. The goal is to capture the candid reactions of unsuspecting owners as they check out the surprise vehicle. For Porsche, the company is
advertising its new Panamera.
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The Drive—There’s been yet another record-setting performance from an auto manufacturer last year. Porsche announced the company set new records for deliveries, revenue, and earnings in 2017.
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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
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Photo by Mark Palmer. Maverick Region. "This photo was taken during Treffen Hill Country on April 1, 2017. This is a 2015 Cayman and I am on River Road overlooking the Guadalupe River outside Gruene, TX, which is just south of Austin." 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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