The 2019 Porsche Power Roundup

A closer look at most powerful models in the Porsche lineup

 

After one hundred years of automotive engineering evolution, the modern driver deserves modern power. Porsche Southpoint feels you, so this month, we’re honoring the top three most powerful models in the Porsche lineup. And the winners are… (Please imagine a drumroll in your head.)

The Taycan…

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What Happens If I Use Non-Premium Gas in My Premium Vehicle?


Fuel comes in three basic flavors: regular, mid-grade, and premium. If your vehicle requires premium fuel, that means it needs higher octane to work optimally. But does it really hurt to use regular or mid-grade sometimes? The answer is most likely yes, if your vehicle requires premium fuel: trying to save a few cents at the tank can hurt you and your wallet in the long run. 

Other things to consider: failing to use high-octane…

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Winter Weather Windshield Wiper Wisdom

 

The winter months are almost over, but there still may be a few more frosty mornings in the forecast. Make sure your windshield wipers survive with a few easy tips.

Prepare The Night Before

If you know frosty or icy weather is forecasted for the next morning, you can take a couple of small steps to prepare the night before. Obviously, any kind of covered parking is preferable, but a car cover can also come in handy. Some people use covers for preserving cars that are going to sit for…

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See How Porsche Leads the Way in Manufacturing High-Quality Automobiles

When Porsche was founded by Ferdinand Porsche and his son in 1948, the automaker had only one goal: to build sports cars. Now, more than 70 years later, it’s safe to say the brand has become synonymous with performance. But how does Porsche manage to get better every year? The brand's previous generation models have become icons in the automotive community, and the automaker has developed a unique cult following. The secret sauce…

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Porsche Pours Money into an Electric Future

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With the all-new Porsche Taycan inches closer to being a reality in North Carolina, and an even all-newer Taycan SUV hatchback moves into production, Porsche readies itself for a future that's all electric.

Or, at least, with a heavy preference for electric.

Detlev von Platen--the sales chief for Porsche--was quoted as saying "We expect by 2025, roughly 50 percent of our products to be electrified, either with a fully electric engine or with a plug-in hybrid".

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How Many Different Porsche 911 Models are There?

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How many variations are there of the Porsche 911 sports car for the 2019 MY--and what's the difference between them?

While the iconic Porsche 911 has always been the most varied model in the automaker's overall lineup, they've really pulled out the stops this year to offer a nice, round two dozen configurations in the new 911 lineup.

And that doesn't even include colors or package options.

Explore the full lineup of 2019 Porsche 911 cars here:

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Porsche Wraps Up Rennsport Reunion VI with a Family Photo

Porsche Wraps Up Rennsport Reunion VI with a Family Photo



 

What would it look like if an automaker threw a party for 50,000 of its closest friends, to highlight favorite cars from today and yesterday, unveil some new projects, and to share a mutual love of the world's most iconic sports cars?

It would look a little like the sixth Rennsport Reunion, which started on Friday and finishes up today at the Leguna Seca Raceway in California.

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Porsche Premiers Exclusive New 935 Sports Car




 

On the first day of the sixth annual Rennsport Reunion in California, Porsche unveiled an exclusive new edition of the beautiful Porsche 935: a slinky, low-slung racecar created in limited numbers for only the most devoted of fans.

It's a 700-horsepower track star stole the show at the Laguna Seca Raceway reunion party, with a sharp style that paid homage to the classic Porsche 935/78 racecar, with a massive tail fin spoiler, an angular nose, a wavy, muscular hood, wheel arch air vents, and a chiseled body.

But, that's not all.

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The Record-Setting Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid




 

If you're one of the many drivers in the Duluth and Atlanta areas who thinks that a hybrid car can never truly be a sports car--and vice versa--then you haven't met the Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid.

This summer, Porsche engineers sent Lars Kern, a Porsche Test and Development Driver (talk about a dream job), to six different FIA-approved race tracks all over the world, to put the 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid to the test on some truly challenging courses, in some brutal weather.

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