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| | PCA—Yesterday Porsche announced it’s adding a GTS variant to the Macan lineup, which means it will slot in between the S and Turbo with a 375-horsepower 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6, get unique styling tweaks, and have sport seats and a bunch of standard equipment.
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PCA—After six weeks of collaboration, a team of Lucasfilm and Porsche designers unveiled a new Star Wars spaceship, the Tri-Wing S-91x Pegasus Starfighter, which combines elements from the Porsche Taycan EV sedan and 911 sports
car with traditional spaceship design language from the Star Wars cinematic universe.
| | PCA—Macan owners don’t need to be reminded of the inherent desirability of their cars, but it is nice when validation comes in the form of impressive resale value. Since its introduction, the Macan has been a perennial top-ten
nameplate in terms of resale. Kelley Blue Book recently announced that it has retained its top-ten spot for 2019. So, what does that mean for anyone looking to add one to their garage, perhaps supplementing their Porsche sports car?
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| | PCA—In a twist on the car magazine road trip story, Editor Sass picked up a brand-new 992 in Germany and then flew with it on a cargo plane to Ohio before driving to Porsche HQ in Atlanta. Enjoy the epic adventure story "992? 747? Whatever it Takes." Going strong for 21 years, the Rocky Mountain Region Ladies’ day is a special women-only track day. Read all about these “Pretty. Fast. Women.” We can’t get enough of special-edition Porsches,
including two 914 LEs we saw at Amelia Island. Find out more about this “Rare Pair.” One typically equates the Yukon Territory with big trucks, not Porsches, but PCA member Al Courtney discovered an abandoned 1971 911S “At the Crossroads” and has been driving it ever since. We also interview Porsche Motorsport North America CEO Daniel Armbruster, whose refreshing philosophy is quite simply, “It’s About Fun.”
“The Spy Collector” continues its tale of automotive intrigue, and we offer a preview of Parade 2020, plus the usual tech, news, and race reports.
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Replenished stock! Act fast to purchase a New-Original-Stock TFA Porsche pillow
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PCA—Replenished stock! PCA is thrilled to offer for sale 12 NEW-Original-Stock TFA Porsche pillows. These were made by Margie Smith-Haas, 1st US woman to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1984 (also many other notable racing accomplishments). These stuffy creations were licensed by Porsche AG in the 1970s. We currently have these 12, and they will be offered for sale on a first come basis.
Must order by 3 PM EST on Thursday, Dec. 19 to arrive (continental US) by December 25. Large pillows are $225 plus shipping and the minis are $100 plus shipping.
Limit one per person. Call 410-381-0911 to order.
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PCA—Celebrating 50 years of the Porsche 914. PCA welcomes all Porsche clubs, owners, and enthusiasts to the fourth annual Werks Reunion Amelia Island on March 6, 2020. Join us at our new location: Amelia River Golf Club. Expect to view a breathtaking array of Porsches at this free-to-spectators event, from rare classics to current models and everything in
between. Display your own cherished car in model-specific Porsche Corrals or enter the Porsche Judged Field and compete to win in more than 20 prize categories.
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Motorsport North America—The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb has officially opened requests for entry in the Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama division of the 98th “Race to the Clouds.” The internationally renowned Colorado hill climb will take place June 28, 2020. For the third consecutive year, Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA) will manage the division, which continues to see exclusive
use of the Cayman GT4 Clubsport (Type 981) and the 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport (Type 982).
As in the two previous years of the division, entrants will enjoy full support of PMNA and Yokohama. Porsche legend Jeff Zwart will reprise his role as coach for each driver in the division.
If you would like to register for the Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama division, please use the following link:
Entry submissions will close on January 3, 2020.
For questions or additional information, please email info@porschemotorsport.com
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PCA—Attention all Region officers and board members: The National Awards are PCA's way of recognizing outstanding performance, achieving goals, and celebrating accomplishments.
We know that the regions within PCA all excel in their own way, and this should be recognized.
The submission process is easy. Just create a brief write up (in MS Word) and submit it via email.
We are currently accepting nominations for the following National Awards:
- The Glenn Lazar-Harry Blanchard Memorial Trophy - PCA Enthusiast of the Year
- The Ferry Porsche Trophy-PCA Region of the Year
- The Porsche (PCA) Family of the Year
- The PCA Public Service Awards
For details or to submit a nomination contact the National Awards Chair:
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| | PCA—PCA—These 60 Second Surveys are a quick and easy way to help improve PCA. We appreciate your time and feedback! Each month one person who takes the survey will win $100 credit to the PCA Web Store. Only one entry per survey counts toward the prize. December’s winner will be announced in the January 7 edition of e-Brake. Good luck!
December Survey Part 18
Congratulations to our November $100 credit to the PCA Web Store winner: Chase Smith from Arizona Region! If you didn't take the prior surveys yet, you can still do so. Please note you are no longer eligible for the prior month’s prizes.
Click here for all prior 60-second PCA surveys
Any questions? Contact PCA National Office: 410-381-0911.
Take December Survey Part 18
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PCA—Porsche Club of America members provide community contributions in all shapes and sizes. But easily one of the largest was the First Settlers Region building a home for a family in need.
Ten years ago, the First Settlers Region started a charity program and were proud to raise $6,000 for local charities. Then five years later Josie Grandfield, Region Charity Chairperson, had an idea to do something big, something that would make a lasting impact in the community and would directly involve lots of Region members … build a house for a worthy Chesapeake, Virginia family.
The First Settlers Region’s journey began with learning everything they could about the Habitat for Humanity program including the family approval process, government oversight of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, how the financial donation would be “protected” and how the members’ involvement would be critical to the successful completion of the house.
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| | Motorweek via YouTube—For more than 5-decades driving enthusiasts have been thrilled by the throttle of the Porsche 911. Their enduring formula for speed and handling has naturally evolved over the years… while maintaining the driving dynamics that truly are uniquely Porsche. All that adrenaline inducing engineering began 55-years ago in that building right there. So we came here to Stuttgart to drive this iconic car on two continents. Let’s
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PCARMARKET - Up For Auction On PCARMARKET!
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& Track—The EPA released its 2020 model-year fuel economy estimates today, and among the figures released were those for Porsche's new electric sedan, the Taycan Turbo. The $153,000 car received a total range estimate of just 201 miles, with a combined per-mile rating of 69 MPGe.
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Motor1—You may have heard that the EPA’s official range rating for the Porsche Taycan Turbo is a bit on the low side. In fact, it came back at just 201 miles, which is far cry from the Euro-spec WLTP rating of 279 miles. It even dips below conservative estimates for the U.S. that placed the EV super sedan in the 212 to 250-mile range. The plot thickens even further, as Porsche actually
commissioned an independent test to gauge the Taycan Turbo’s real-world range. As you might expect, those figures are considerably higher than the EPA rating.
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Autoweek—“Good job, I’m still in one piece!” So said Hurley Haywood, my passenger for a drive in the 918 Spyder up California’s Pacific Coast Highway. Yes, those combination of things did happen. Yes, I did say Hurley Haywood was the passenger. And, definitely yes, I did pinch myself afterward to make sure it actually happened, because holy scheisse, that was amazing!
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Luftgekühlt Diplomacy in the Cold War
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PCA—In the 1980s, when the Berlin Wall still partitioned east from west, the local Region of PCA — yes, there really was such a thing — assembled 20 Porsches for a tour of the city’s Soviet sector. We’re working on an article for an upcoming issue of Porsche Panorama and would like to hear from anyone who was part of the group. Please send an email to Damon Lowney:
damonl@pca.org
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| | PCA—Join us in Colorado Springs as we tour the spectacular roads surrounding the legendary BROADMOOR resort. Situated at the base of one of the most famous American Mountains, Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs is the ultimate driving getaway for enthusiasts and explorers alike. PCA Treffen will take place over April 29-May 2, 2020 and includes 2 days of touring the Rocky Mountains, and a Navigator’s Day Off to enjoy the resort or participate in
local activities. Event information, including tour and activity descriptions, can be found at treffen.pca.org. Registration will open on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 3:00 PM (EST). Keep checking the website and e-Brake for additional details and announcements.
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Roadshow by CNET—The level of grip is almost frustratingly high. With gobs of torque being shuffled between all four wheels, and said wheels wrapped in sophisticated, studded snow tires, it's surprisingly hard to get the Porsche Tacyan 4S to break its back end loose -- even on a super-slick surface like the frozen lake I'm driving across in northern Finland.
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| | Motor1—Paris-Dakar, Transsyberia Rallye, German Rallye Championship, and Safari Rallye if you’ve race rally chances are you’ve been up against and Porsche and lost. To celebrate their rich and often overlooked Rallye history, Porsche decided to choose their top 5 Rallye cars to remember these heroes of Motorsports.
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| | Edmunds via YouTube—In this video, Alistair Weaver gets behind the wheel of the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S. During the drive, we explore the abilities of Porsche's first-ever electric car, from its acceleration to how well it handles.
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Electrek—Porsche had emerged as the favourite for victory in the 8 Hours of Bahrain after it locked out the front row of the grid, the #91 911 RSR-19 of Gianmaria Bruni and Richard Lietz claiming pole from the sister #92 machine of Estre and Michael Christensen.
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Motor1—It has only been months since the Taycan has seen the light of day. With its first full-electric vehicle out and about, it seems like Porsche is gearing up for its next steps towards future mobility, and that includes self-driving.
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Autoblog—Porsche has taken down payments from 30,000 customers in Europe for its Taycan, the luxury car maker's first fully electric model, CEO Oliver Blume told Germany's Handelsblatt newspaper. These customers have made down payments of 2,500 euros each and 10,000 of them have already placed a firm order to buy a Taycan, Blume said, adding that this number exceeded the company's
expectations.
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| | Autoweek—The Environmental Protection Agency released its numbers for Porsche’s Taycan Turbo EV, saying it has a 201-mile range and gets 69 MPGe. The internet is jammed with stories about the EPA’s findings, many saying the numbers are “terrible,” “disappointing,” and that the company is in “damage control.”
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Motor1—No, this is not a Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo. The squared-off headlamps should be an obvious clue that this is the all-electric Taycan with a bit more junk in the trunk, better known as the Cross Turismo. There are some very interesting photos in this latest spy shot collection, and we aren’t just talking about the cool head-on lens-flare shot that would be right at home in a J.J.
Abrams film. Catching the EV wagon in profile, we see the heavy camouflage coverings at the rear are gone.
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PCA—Want to get published in PCA.org and e-Brake News and be part of the 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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Griot's Garage partners with PCA for e-Brake Photo of the Week contest
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| | PCA—Griot's Garage is sponsoring our Porsche Photo of the Week contest. Starting with the October monthly recap, winners will receive a Griot's Garage Concours Lawn Kit, a $99.99 value. We will also randomly award a PotW voter each month a PFM Speed Shine Kit, a $28.99 value. All you have to do is cast a vote for your favorite Porsche photo.
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Photo by William Plummer. Shenandoah Region. "Three turbos shot at the top of the Road to Hanna near Park City, UT in September, 2018. Went with some fellow enthusiasts for a great drive on a perfect day. My car is the silver 997 twin-turbo with PCSTIG
license plate. The Cayman had aftermarket turbos and the black 997 Turbo was immaculate."
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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e-Brake News
I hope you enjoyed this issue of Porsche Club of America's e-Brake News. If you have any questions or comments, please contact:
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Digital Media Coordinator & e-Brake News Editor
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