Tuesday, December 10, 2013

2014 Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition in Beverly Hills

Porsche Platinum Edition Cayenne


Porsche is offering a special edition Cayenne series called the Platinum Edition. Based on the Cayenne and Cayenne Diesel models, the Platinum Editions offer many of the most-requested options as standard. Externally, the special status of these models is demonstrated by the exterior detail accents in Platinum Silver Metallic, with an exclusive two-tone standard interior in Black Luxor Beige. The two new Platinum Edition models are on sale now and will be available in the U.S. starting January 2014.

The Platinum Edition models offer enhanced standard equipment, including the eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission, Power Steering Plus, Park Assist front and rear, the Convenience Package and Bose® Audio Package. The Convenience Package includes the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system that features a high-resolution seven-inch touchscreen navigation, BiXenon™ headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), Driver Memory Package seats, a moonroof, heated front seats and Auto Dimming Mirrors. The Bose® Surround Sound System includes 14 loudspeakers with a total output power of 585 watts, Sirius XM® radio and a 6-disc changer.

Accents painted in Platinum Silver Metallic include the center and side air intake grills, the side window trim, the rear lip spoiler and the lower tailgate trim. The standard colors include monotone paint finishes in Black and White, while Meteor Grey Metallic, Basalt Black Metallic and Mahogany Metallic are available as additional extra cost color options. Available exclusively for this Cayenne edition is the Carrara White Metallic paint finish. The Platinum Edition exterior is completed with 19 inch Cayenne Design II wheels with colored crest.

The Black Luxor Beige two-tone interior combination is also reserved for these special edition models. Partial leather interior is standard, while a full leather interior is available as an option. The SportDesign steering wheel with paddle shifters, embossed headrests and floor mats with Luxor Beige edging plus front door entry guards with the "Platinum Edition" script put the finishing touches on the interior.

The 3.6-liter V6 engine in the Cayenne Platinum Edition delivers 300 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque and sprints from zero to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds. The Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition has a base MSRP price $63,300. The Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel engine with 240 hp and reaches 60 mph in 7.2 seconds. The Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition has a base MSRP price of $66,900. Prices do not include a $995 destination charge.

 Beverly Hills Porsche is the largest volume dealer in the Western United States and is centrally located to all of Los Angeles.


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Thursday, November 14, 2013

The New 2014 Porsche Macan Comes to Beverly Hills Porsche!

Beverly Hills Porsche is celebrating two world premieres and three North American debuts at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show in a few short days. The much anticipated Porsche Macan compact SUV, our fifth model line, will be unveiled to an international audience at the L.A. Convention Center in Petree Hall during the Porsche press conference on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 11:35 a.m. PST.

Further world debuts include the 911 Turbo Cabriolet and 911 Turbo S Cabriolet models. These top-of-the-line, open air 911 sports cars accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 3.3 and 3.1 seconds respectively, reaching a top track speed of up to 195 mph.

Additionally, the Porsche 918 Spyder will be shown for the first time at an auto show in North America. This plug-in hybrid super sports car carries the traditional Porsche DNA into a ground-breaking sports car concept. Designed from the start to be a high-performance hybrid, the 918 Spyder offers an unprecedented combination of performance by combining the 887-hp output of a super sports car and the virtually silent propulsion of an electric vehicle. The 918 Spyder is able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 2.8 seconds and offers extraordinary low fuel consumption.

The Porsche Panamera Turbo S and Panamera Turbo S Executive models will also be on display shortly after their world debut at the Tokyo Motor Show the same day. The Turbo S models are the fastest, most powerful and most luxurious models in the Panamera range, offering power output of 570 hp and a top track speed of 192 mph, plus a particularly extensive range of technology and luxury features. For the first time ever, an Executive version of the Panamera Turbo S is available with a wheelbase that is extended by 5.9 inches.

The Los Angeles area is not only home to one of the most important auto shows of the year, it is also Porsche’s most important market with 17 percent of all cars sold in the U.S. Given the Los Angeles area’s proximity to such a large number of Porsche customers, the company is currently building a first of its kind experience center in the area. At the end of next year, the new Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles will offer a world class test track and handling course, including special surfaces which replicate inclement weather conditions where customers and auto enthusiasts can hone their driving skills and try out the latest Porsche models. The experience center, located in Carson, California, will also be the new home of Porsche Motorsport North America, currently located in Santa Ana, California.

Beverly Hills Porsche is the largest volume dealer in the Western United States and is centrally located to all of Los Angeles.


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Friday, September 6, 2013

Peking to Paris in a Vintage Porsche



Stanley Gold's Peking to Paris Porsche Rally Car

Stanley Gold calls it “the adventure of a lifetime” – this summer he drove a car from Beijing to Paris, 7,610 miles through eight countries in a race that has only been held five times since 1907. On September 26th the Los Angeles World Affairs Council will hold a dinner at the Petersen Automotive Museum to hear Stanley’s story of the fabled “Peking to Paris Rally” and watch a video of the 100 classic and vintage cars in this year’s rally making their way across deserts, steppes and snow-covered mountain passes. At the dinner guests can tour the Petersen’s extensive car collection, which will include – for one night - Stanley’s 48-year old Porsche 911 that made the journey, more or less in one piece. Executive Director of the Petersen Terry Karges will give a brief talk about the museum's sensational renovation plans.

The first “Peking to Paris Rally" in 1907 was won by an Italian Prince, Scipione Borghese, who took tea with the Emperor in Beijing before he left, and stopped off in St Petersburg for a social call on the Tsar on his way through. With no emperors or tsars left on their thrones, Stanley shared Oreos and canned tuna with Mongolian nomads in a smoky yurt and drank Moscow Mules with Russian office workers on his 33-day odyssey. His front suspension broke while driving off-road in Mongolia, which required airlifting in spare parts from Europe. When he crossed into Russia from Mongolia the female border guard audibly called him “Crazy.” In Kiev, Ukraine, he had lunch at the second-largest grossing McDonald’s in the world. In Switzerland he had to negotiate falling snow on steep mountain roads. And he didn’t get a single ticket for his white Porsche 911 along the whole journey.

As it happens, the iconic Porsche 911 has its 50th anniversary this year. The Petersen will put some other Porsches on display, including one of the first 911s ever built (it was called a 901 back then). Beverly Hills Porsche will show a liveried version of Porsche’s newly-designed 50-year anniversary edition of the 911, just now coming off the assembly line in Stuttgart.

The dinner menu, personally designed by Patina's Master Chef Joachim Splichal, will mirror the route of the rally, with food inspired by Chinese, Russian and French cuisine. Stanley, a former Disney board member and past chairman of the board of trustees at USC, runs Shamrock Holdings, is on the board of the Los Angeles World Affairs Council, and is a keen collector of Porsches. Very keen. He next plans to race from Singapore to Rangoon through South East Asian rainforests.


 
Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 24
Cancellations must be made 48 hours before the start of the program in order to receive a refund.



Wednesday, May 15, 2013

2014 Porsche Cayman Launch Party in Beverly Hills

Everyone knows the best parties are in Beverly Hills! 

Beverly Hills Porsche decided to kick off the summer early with a "day at the races" style launch event to introduce the all new 2014 Porsche Cayman.



Los Angeles weather always seems to cooperate and this night was no exception!  The guests and cars were HOT, HOT, HOT!

In the main courtyard a pair of Guards Red Caymans sat side by side showing off the evolution of this track inspired, mid-engine master work. Inside five more Cayman and Cayman S coupes were lined up in racing positions ready to welcome customers and prospects.

Rob and Oliver from the Munchie Machine hand fired gourmet s'mores  while on the other side of the plaza Thom served up Hawaiian style shave ice from his Rockin Ice truck.  Fire and Ice!

Christian's #1 Currywurst of Los Angeles grilled up Berlin style curry-wurst and Bavarian brats while Justin's Lobsta Truck toasted up lobster rolls pure east coast style.

Thanks goes to Fabryce of GMG Racing for bringing their Porsche GT3 RS and GT3 Cup race cars. Rich from Porsche Sport Driving School was on hand to show Porsche's commitment to fun and safety through extended driver education, on a racetrack of course.

And a very special thanks to Kitchen 12000 for pulling it all together!

Follow all the fun on Twitter and Instagram @BevHillsPorsche


 Beverly Hills Porsche
8425 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
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Friday, April 19, 2013

Porsche Sponsors the 2013 Concours d'Elegance at Greystone Mansion Beverly Hills

Hey car lovers! 
The Greystone Mansion Concours d'Elegance is almost here!

Sunday, May 5, 2013

 10 AM - 4 PM

Beverly Hills Porsche at Greystone Mansion


Pictures of the 2013 Concours are here: Greystone Concours d'Elegance Photos

Beverly Hills Porsche is proud to be a Gold sponsor of this year's show. We will be in the west courtyard celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic Porsche 911 Carrera.

This remarkable event is an all marque concours for vintage and classic automobiles manufactured prior to 1975, along with a full field of motorcycles. Beyond a car show, the Greystone Mansion Concours d'Elegance is an all-day event featuring live music, gourmet food and beverages, high-end vendors, unique lectures, fashion shows and the rare opportunity to tour historic Greystone Mansion, which has served as the backdrop for countless motion picture and television productions.

Admission tickets are all-inclusive, and each provides admission to the Concours and speaker series along with gourmet food, soft and hard beverages, a commemorative program and poster, a fashion show, awards ceremony and access to the vendor marketplace, Estate grounds and Mansion. Each ticket also includes convenient, off-site parking--which this year has expanded shuttle service at no extra charge--as well as two-for-one entrance to the Peterson Automotive Museum.

So that attendees can fully enjoy the venue and event, ticket sales are strictly limited to 3000.

Find out more by visiting www.GreystoneConcours.org

Order your advanced tickets here: Greystone Concours Tickets

 $120 Advance Purchase (Day-of ticket $145)
Includes...

Viewing of over 150 world class vintage automobiles and motorcycles
Lawry’s Catering: All food and beverages included (see menu online)
Fashion Show sponsored by Concorso Italiano
Access to Greystone Mansion and Estate grounds
Marketplace of automobilia, books, fine art, jewelry, fashions and antiques
Friends of Greystone historic exhibit and gift shop
Commemorative program book and poster
2 for 1 discount to the Petersen Automotive Museum
New and convenient parking and shuttles to Greystone
Ticket includes all service fees and tax
A portion of the proceeds goes to the Friends of Greystone ongoing restoration fund

View the day-of menu and take advantage of celebratory Prix Fixe menus at four of Beverly Hills' top restaurants.

Beverly Hills Porsche
8425 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
310-557-2472

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Porsche Panamera Revisions for 2014 Los Angeles


 New Panamera Plug-in Hybrid and Extended Wheelbase Variants Heading to Beverly Hills! 

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2014 Porsche Panamera S Coming to Beverly Hills


Porsche is introducing its first plug-in hybrid and two new extended wheelbase variants with the second generation of the Panamera. The new Panamera S E-Hybrid produces 416 total system horsepower and is joined by Panamera 4S Executive and Panamera Turbo Executive models in the revised Panamera lineup perfect for the Beverly Hills Executive.

Further, S models are now powered by an entirely new 3.0-liter V6 engine with twin turbochargers. The broadest model range in its class has been further expanded, now consisting of nine models for the U.S. market. New and further-developed technologies offer improved performance while also enhancing fuel efficiency and comfort. The new Panamera is characterized by tighter lines, more pronounced contours and newly shaped body elements. The refreshed Panamera celebrates its world debut at Auto China in Shanghai, which opens on April 21, where further details on the new models will be revealed.

Panamera S E-Hybrid sets new standards in performance, efficiency, and convenience in everyday use.

The new Panamera S E-Hybrid improves upon the concept offered by the previous Panamera S Hybrid with a more powerful electric motor, a higher-performance battery that supplies more energy and is able be recharged from home or public vehicle charging stations. The electric drive produces 95 hp, more than double the power of the previous model’s electric motor (47 hp). Electricity is stored in a newly developed lithium-ion battery, which at 9.4 kWh has increased capacity over the previous battery (1.7 kWh). Via the integrated on-board charging componentry and the standard Porsche Universal Charger (AC), the battery can reach full charge within approximately two and a half hours when connected to a 240V power source.



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2014 Porsche Panamera S V6 Twin Turbo


The Panamera S E-Hybrid expands upon the driving performance of the previous generation, while fuel consumption is reduced when compared to the previous Panamera S Hybrid. Final U.S. EPA fuel economy ratings will be available closer to launch. Simultaneously, its electric-only driving performance is substantially improved, enhancing acceleration, range, and top speed. Electric-only driving is possible without any fuel consumption or local emissions, which is especially advantageous in city driving. The electric driving range of the Panamera S E-Hybrid is estimated to be greater than 20 miles based upon current NEDC testing. Driving range may vary in real world operation, due to the effects of environmental conditions, terrain, air conditioning and heating use, driving style and other factors. The Panamera S E-Hybrid can reach up to 84 mph in all-electric operation.

The Panamera S E-hybrid is capable of accelerating from a standstill to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds, an improvement of a half second when compared to the Panamera S Hybrid. An electric boost function helps in instances where maximum acceleration is desired, when the electric motor works in tandem with the combustion engine during acceleration. Electric boost is also available when a kick-down switch in the throttle pedal is activated by the driver during acceleration.

The car’s top track speed is 167 mph. The parallel full hybrid system developed by Porsche also offers “coasting” at higher speeds, a mode wherein the internal combustion engine is turned off and the electric motors use vehicle momentum to generate electricity that is stored in the lithium-ion battery.

The Panamera S E-Hybrid also includes an entirely new range of convenience functions which can be activated and operated by Porsche Car Connect, a mobile app available for Android and iOS-powered devices. These functions include a charge status indicator and the ability to control the vehicle’s new auxiliary climate control option, which enables vehicle preheating or cooling via the Porsche Car Connect app. These functions can also be programmed from inside the vehicle. A mobile device may also be used for remote access to vehicle information, such as remaining driving range or vehicle location. Other functions not specific to the hybrid drive will also be available as options for other Panamera models via the Porsche Car Connect mobile app.

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Long wheelbase, spacious rear seating area: Executive models feature extra comfort for Beverly Hills Executives

The two full-sized rear bucket seats offered in the Panamera have proven so successful that Porsche is expanding this generous rear passenger compartment room with two new Panamera Executive models. The new Panamera 4S Executive and Panamera Turbo Executive models feature a wheelbase extended by 5.9 inches, enabling even more rear seating comfort and come with an extensive range of standard features. For example, all Executive models are equipped with Adaptive air-suspension featuring Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), which combines superior performance and enhanced ride comfort.

More performance and efficiency in a smaller powerplant: the new twin-turbo V6 engine

Increasing both performance and efficiency has long been a core Porsche philosophy. In the new Panamera, this approach takes form in a 3.0-liter V6 engine with twin turbochargers. The twin-turbo V6 replaces the naturally aspirated 4.8-liter V8 engine in the previous-generation Panamera S and Panamera 4S. The new bi-turbo engine is also used in the Executive version of the Panamera 4S. The engine’s figures themselves are indicators of progress: increases of 20 hp and 15 lb-ft torque when compared to the outgoing V8 engine. Carefully-managed turbocharging ensures that the maximum 384 lb-ft torque is available across most of the twin-turbo V6’s operating range.

With the exception of the Panamera S E-Hybrid, all Panamera models are equipped with the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK); the Panamera S E-Hybrid uses the eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic. The PDK transmission works in tandem with other vehicle systems to enhance fuel savings in the new generation Panamera. For example, the optimized engine Auto Start Stop feature now turns the engine off earlier while coasting to a stop. With the exception of the Panamera GTS, models with PDK also offer a coasting function in which the clutches open in overrun allowing the engine to idle and the vehicle to coast freely. This function can significantly improve fuel economy, especially when traveling on the highway.

Revised exterior with a new option: LED headlights

Exterior design changes of the new Panamera are extensive. The tighter and more prominent lines up front are especially apparent in the larger air intakes and the transition to the headlights. Perhaps the most distinguishing feature of the new generation Panamera is a new trunk lid; its laterally stretched glass emphasizes the vehicle’s width and makes for a more aggressive stance. Rear body proportions were also changed. A larger automatically deploying spoiler and a tighter transition to the rear lights complement the treatment at the front of the vehicle noted above.

The new Panamera continues the tradition of multiple options that enable owners to customize the look and function of their vehicles. Full-LED headlights, which lend the new generation a striking appearance, are now an option.

In addition, an expanded lineup of assistance systems is available for safety and convenience. The revised adaptive cruise control system is now offered with Porsche Active Safe (PAS). This system visually and audibly alerts the driver in the event of a sudden decrease in following distance and briefly tugs on the brakes. It can also intervene in the braking process and apply increased braking pressure in an emergency braking situation, if required. Another new feature, camera-based lane departure warning, offers greater convenience and safety in city and highway travel.

The new generation of Panamera models will be available at Beverly Hills Porsche in Los Angeles starting late in 2013. Panamera Turbo S and Panamera Turbo S Executive variants will be available in 2014.

To find out more about the Panamera line up call Beverly Hills Porsche today! 

888-391-3469

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

EVO Test Drives The New Porsche Cayman

EVO Magazine's Dickie Meaden tests out the new faster, refined and "mature" Cayman S.



"I love it to bits!" 

The all new Cayman is available to order now at Beverly Hills Porsche.  We'll be launching in Los Angeles this April!

To find out more about the new Porsche Cayman visit us at 8425 Wilshire Blvd. Just one block east of La Cienega in the City of Beverly Hills.



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Beverly Hills, CA 90211
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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Night At The Museum, Porsche Style

What happens after all the people go home and the the lights are dimming?




"What's the stuff of dreams for twelve-twelve year old boys? It's always going to be sports cars. One night with your best friend and totally alone in the Porsche Museum? Brilliant! Tim and Denis, our two high-tech kids, sneak in with some drones and a laptop. Somehow. In dreams anything's possible. In movies, it's the same. Michael Köckritz, creative director and editor in chief of RAMP tells this story in this shortcut. Simple and direct, ultra short and relaxed."

To find out more about Porsche Cars in the USA visit us at 8425 Wilshire Blvd. Just one block east of La Cienega in the City of Beverly Hills. 


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8425 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
310-481-8238
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

The New 2014 Porsche GT3 Debut in Geneva

The new Porsche 911 GT3 premieres this week at the Geneva International Motor Show.  The completely-redeveloped fifth generation of the 911 GT3 occupies the top position among Porsche sports cars with naturally-aspirated engines. With an impressive lap time on the Nürburgring Nordschleife of under 7:30 minutes, the 2014 911 GT3 benefits from a new engine, transmission, body and chassis. The car now sprints from zero to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds on its way to a top track speed of 195 mph. The 2014 911 GT3 will go on sale at Beverly Hills Porsche late in 2013 and will be priced from $130,400, not including a $950 destination charge.


As a technical highlight, the 911 GT3 features the first active rear-wheel steering in a production Porsche, as well as optional full LED headlights. The new GT3 brings to everyday driving many of the properties of a sports car developed on the track, and preserves the highly emotional fun factor.
The powertrain of the new 911 GT3 is composed of a 3.8-liter boxer engine yielding 475 hp (125 hp/liter) featuring a 9,000 rpm redline and a specially developed Porsche dual-clutch transmission (PDK) which drives the rear wheels. The six-cylinder engine is based on the same engine as the 911 Carrera S, although they share only a few common parts. All other components, particularly the crankshaft and valve gear, were specially adapted or designed for the GT3. For instance, Porsche designed titanium connecting rods and forged pistons for this engine.

The Porsche dual-clutch transmission in this application has been specially developed for the 911 GT3: the characteristics are based directly on a sequential gearbox from racing, thereby providing further performance and dynamic advantages to the driver.  Highlights include shorter gear ratios with closer spacing, even faster shifting, and shift paddles with shorter travel and increased tactile feedback, which now allow the driver to place the PDK in neutral simply by pulling on both paddles at the same time.

For the first time, Porsche is employing active rear wheel steering to achieve even higher steering precision and improved lateral dynamics. Depending on the speed, the rear wheels steer in the same or opposite direction of the front wheels, improving stability and agility. Other new features that improve driving dynamics are an electronically controlled, fully variable rear differential lock and dynamic engine mounts. Contact with the road is made by new 20-inch, forged alloy wheels with center-locking hubs in place of conventional wheel bolts.

The 2014 911 GT3 is based on the light yet stiff body of the current generation 911 Carrera, which employs a hybrid steel and aluminum construction; however, it comes with unique front and rear parts specific to the GT3. In addition, the 911 GT3 is 1.7 inches wider than a 911 Carrera S in the rear. Another distinctive feature is the large, fixed rear wing, which contributes to the exemplary aerodynamics.

By combining low air resistance with even more power, the 2014 911 GT3 sets new performance standards. At full acceleration from standstill, the 60 mph mark is reached after just 3.3 seconds, and on the track 124 mph is reached in less than twelve seconds.

To find out more about the Porsche 911 GT3 visit us at 8425 Wilshire Blvd. Just one block east of La Cienega in the City of Beverly Hills. 


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8425 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
310-481-8238
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Friday, February 22, 2013

The Wrecking Crew Comes To Beverly Hills

 Beverly Hills Porsche Loves Rock and Roll!

The Wrecking Crew Screening at Saban Thearte

The Wrecking Crew was a nickname coined by drummer Hal Blaine for a group of session musicians in Los Angeles, California, who played anonymously on many records in the 1960s. They backed dozens of popular singers, and were one of the most successful groups of studio musicians in music history.



In 1995 Denny Tedesco, son of Wrecking Crew member Tommy Tedesco  started work on a project that became a film titled "The Wrecking Crew"

Beverly Hills Porsche was proud and honored to sponsor a very special screening of the movie at the historic Saban Theatre directly across from the Porsche showroom.

In attendance was a who's-who of the music business including members of the Wrecking Crew.

Drumming legend Hal Blaine was honored by the film's director/producer/writer Mr. Denny Tedesco with a touching tribute and drum line introduction. Music icons Herb Alpert, Lou Adler and Jerry Moss presented Hal with a commemorative set of his six consecutive Grammy winning "Records of the Year".

Lou Adler, Jerry Moss Hale Blaine and Denny Tedesco at the Wrecking Crew screening in Beverly Hills
Be sure to check out the Wrecking Crew Film web site www.WreckingCrew.com

Pictures of the night's event here: BHP Flickr

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Beverly Hills Porsche is an authorized factory dealership of Porsche cars, SUVs, accessories, parts and merchandise. Centrally located to all of Los Angeles, we aim to be a complete lifestyle destination for all Porsche owners and Rock and Roll fans.

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Monday, February 11, 2013

Porsche, "The" Sports Car Celebrates a Special Anniversary

50 Years of Porsche 911

For five decades, the 911 has been the heart of the Porsche brand. Few other automobiles in the world can look back on such a long tradition and with such genuine continuity as the Porsche 911. It has been inspiring car enthusiasts the world over since its debut as the Type 901 at the IAA International Automotive Show in September 1963. Today it is considered the quintessential sports car, the benchmark for all others. The 911 is also the central point of reference for all other Porsche series. From the Cayenne to the Panamera, every Porsche is the most sporting automobile in its category, and each one carries a piece of the 911 philosophy.

More than 820,000 Porsche 911s have been built, making it one of the most successful sports cars in the world. For each of its seven generations the engineers in Zuffenhausen and Weissach have reinvented it, time and time again demonstrating to the world the innovative power of the Porsche brand. Like no other vehicle, the 911 reconciles apparent contradictions such as sportiness and everyday practicality, tradition and innovation, exclusivity and social acceptance, design and functionality. It is no wonder that each generation has written its own personal success story. Ferry Porsche best described its unique qualities: “The 911 is the only car you could drive on an African safari or at Le Mans, to the theater or through New York City traffic.”

In addition to its classic yet unique lines, the Porsche 911 has always been distinguished by its advanced technology. Many of the ideas and technologies that made their debut in the Porsche 911 were conceived on the race track. The 911 was committed to the performance principle from the start, and motor racing is its most important test lab. From the very beginning it has been at home on circuits all over the world, earning a reputation as a versatile and dependable winner. Indeed, a good two thirds of Porsche's 30,000 race victories to date were notched up by the 911.

How Porsche celebrates the anniversary

For Porsche, the 50th anniversary of this iconic sports car is the central theme of 2013. There will be a wide variety of anniversary events, starting with the “Retro Classics” automobile show in Stuttgart. From March 7-10 the Porsche Museum will ring in the anniversary year with four special exhibits: an early-model 911 Turbo Coupe, a 911 Cabriolet study from 1981, a 1997 street version 911 GT1 and the pre-series Type 754 T7. This chassis by Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche was a milestone on the way to the 911 design.

Ferdinand Alexander Porsche

The company is also sending an authentic 1967 model 911 on a world tour. Over the course of the year, this vintage 911 will travel to five continents where it will be shown in places like Pebble Beach, Calif., Shanghai, Goodwood, U.K., Paris and Australia. As an ambassador for the Porsche brand, this vintage 911 will be in attendance at many international fairs, historical rallies and motor sport events. Fans and interested individuals can follow the car’s progress at http://porsche.com/follow-911.

The Porsche Museum is celebrating “50 years of the Porsche 911” from June 4 - Sept. 29, 2013, with a special exhibition featuring the history and development of the 911. In the spring the museum’s own publishing house, Edition Porsche-Museum, will publish an anniversary edition entitled “911x911.”

The generations

The First 911 (1963) - Birth of a Legend

The First 911



As the successor to the Porsche 356, the 911 won the hearts of sports car enthusiasts from the outset. The prototype was first unveiled at the Frankfurt IAA Motor Show in 1963 as the 901, and renamed the 911 for its market launch in 1964. Its air-cooled six-cylinder boxer engine delivered 130 hp, giving it an impressive top speed of 131 mph.


The First 911, Owned by Jerry Seinfeld

If you wanted to take things a little slower, starting in 1965 you could also opt for the four-cylinder Porsche 912. In 1966 Porsche presented the 160 hp 911 S, which was the first to feature forged alloy wheels from Fuchs. The 911 Targa, with its distinctive stainless steel roll bar, made its debut in late 1966 as the world's first ever safety cabriolet. The semiautomatic Sportomatic four-speed transmission joined the lineup in 1967. With the 911T of the same year, and the later E and S variants, Porsche became the first German manufacturer to comply with strict US exhaust emission control regulations. The Porsche 911 became more and more powerful as displacement increased, initially to 2.2 liters (1969) and later to 2.4 (1971).

Porsche RS 2.7 at Beverly Hills Porsche

The 911 Carrera RS 2.7 of 1972 with 210 hp engine and weighing less than 1000 kg remains the epitome of a dream car to this day. Its characteristic “ducktail” was the world's first rear spoiler on a production vehicle.

The G-Series (1973) - The Second Generation

Porsche 930 Turbo at Sloan Cars

Ten years after its premiere, the engineers at Porsche gave the 911 its first thorough makeover. The G model was produced from 1973 to 1989, longer than any other 911 generation. It featured prominent bellows bumpers, an innovation designed to meet the latest crash test standards in the United States. Occupant protection was further improved by three-point safety belts as standard equipment, as well as integrated headrests. One of the most important milestones in the 911 saga was the 1974 unveiling of the first Porsche 911 Turbo with a three-liter 260 hp engine and enormous rear spoiler. With its unique blend of luxury and performance, the Turbo became synonymous with the Porsche mystique. The next performance jump came in 1977 with the intercooler-equipped 911 Turbo 3.3. At 300 hp it was the best in its class. In 1983 the naturally aspirated 911 Carrera superseded the SC; with a 3.2 liter 231 hp engine, it became a favorite collectors’ item. Starting in 1982, fresh air enthusiasts could also order the 911 as a Cabriolet. The 911 Carrera Speedster, launched in 1989, was evocative of the legendary 356 of the fifties.

The 964 (1988) - Classic Modern

Porsche 964 RS America in Beverly Hills

Just when automotive experts were predicting the imminent end of an era, in 1988 Porsche came out with the 911 Carrera 4 (964). After 15 years of production, the 911 platform was radically renewed with 85 percent new components, giving Porsche a modern and sustainable vehicle. Its air-cooled 3.6 liter boxer engine delivered 250 hp.  Externally, the 964 differed from its predecessors only slightly, in its aerodynamic polyurethane bumpers and automatically extending rear spoiler, but internally it was almost completely different. The new model was designed to captivate drivers not only with sporty performance but also with enhanced comfort. It came with ABS, Tiptronic, power steering, and airbags, and rode on a completely redesigned chassis with light alloy control arms and coil springs instead of the previous torsion-bar suspension. A revolutionary member of the new 911 line right from the start was the all-wheel drive Carrera 4 model. In addition to Carrera Coupé, Cabriolet and Targa versions, starting in 1990 customers could also order the 964 Turbo. Initially powered by the proven 3.3 liter boxer engine, in 1992 the Turbo was upgraded to a more powerful 360 hp 3.6 liter power plant. Today, the 964 Carrera RS, 911 Turbo S, and 911 Carrera 2 Speedster are in particularly high demand among collectors.

The 993 (1993) - The Last Air-Cooled Models

Last and First 911 Air Cooled from the Jerry Seinfeld Collection

The 911 with the internal design number 993 remains the one true love of many a Porsche driver. The remarkably pleasing design has much to do with this. The integrated bumpers underscore the smooth elegance of its styling. The front section is lower-slung than on the earlier models, made possible by a switch from round to polyellipsoid headlights. The 993 quickly gained a reputation for exceptional dependability and reliability. It was also agile, as the first 911 with a newly designed aluminum chassis. The Turbo version was the first to have a bi-turbo engine, giving it the lowest-emission stock automotive powertrain in the world in 1995. The hollow-spoke aluminum wheels, never before used on any car, were yet another innovation of the all-wheel drive Turbo version. The Porsche 911 GT2 was aimed at the sports car purist who cherished the thrill of high speeds. An electric glass roof that slid under the rear window was one of the innovations of the 911 Targa. But the real reason dyed-in-the-wool Porsche enthusiasts still revere the 993 is that this model, produced from 1993 to 1998, was the last 911 with an air-cooled engine.

The 996 (1997) - Water-Cooled

Porsche 996 at Beverly Hills Porsche

The 996, which rolled off the assembly line from 1997 to 2005, represented a major turning point in the history of the 911. It retained all the character of its classic heritage, but was an entirely new automobile. This comprehensively redesigned generation was the first to be driven by a water-cooled boxer engine. Thanks to its four-valve cylinder heads it achieved 300 hp and broke new ground in terms of reduced emissions, noise, and fuel consumption. The exterior design was a reinterpretation of the 911's classic line, but with a lower drag coefficient (cW) of 0.30. The lines of the 996 were also a result of component sharing with Porsche’s successful Boxster model. Its most obvious exterior feature were the headlights with integrated turn signals, at first controversial but later copied by many other manufacturers. On the inside, drivers experienced an entirely new cockpit. Driving comfort now also played a greater role alongside the typical sporty characteristics. With the 996 Porsche launched an unprecedented product offensive with a whole series of new variations. The 911 GT3 became one of the highlights of the model range in 1999, keeping the tradition of the Carrera RS alive. The 911 GT2, the first car equipped with ceramic brakes as standard, was marketed as an extreme sports vehicle starting in the fall of 2000.

The 997 (2004) - Classicism and Modernity
Porsche 997 GT3 RS at Beverly Hills Porsche

In July 2004 Porsche unveiled the new generation 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S models, referred to internally as the 997. The clear oval headlights with separate blinkers in the front apron were a visual return to older 911 models, but the 997 offered more than just style. It was a high-performance vehicle, with a 3.6 liter boxer engine that turned out 325 hp while the new 3.8 liter engine of the Carrera S managed an incredible 355 hp. The chassis was also substantially reworked, and the Carrera S came with Porsche Active Suspension Management as standard equipment. In 2006 Porsche introduced the 911 Turbo, the first gasoline-powered production automobile to include a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry. A model update in the fall of 2008 made the 997 even more efficient thanks to direct fuel injection and a dual clutch transmission. Never before had the 911 series made such extensive allowances to suit drivers’ individual preferences, and with Carrera, Targa, Cabriolet, rear or all-wheel drive, Turbo, GTS, special models, and road versions of GT racing cars, the 911 family ultimately comprised 24 model versions.

The 991 (2011) – Refined by Experience 
The new 991 at Beverly Hills Porsche *photo by Jens Lucking

This car, known internally as the 991, represents the greatest technical leap in the evolution of the 911. Already the class benchmark for decades, the new 911 generation raised performance and efficiency to new levels. A totally new suspension with a longer wheelbase, wider track, larger tires and an ergonomically optimized interior – it all adds up to an even sportier yet more comfortable driving experience. Technically, the 911 is the epitome of Porsche Intelligent Performance - even lower fuel consumption, even higher performance. This is due in part to the smaller 3.4 liter displacement in the Carrera basic model (yet developing 5 hp more than the 997/II), and to its hybrid steel/aluminum construction, which significantly reduces curb weight. Other innovations include Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) and the world’s first seven-gear manual transmission. The design of the 991 has likewise met with high critical acclaim. With its flat, stretched silhouette, exciting contours, and precisely designed details, the seventh generation of the Porsche 911 Carrera remains unmistakably a 911 that has once again succeeded in redefining the standard for automobile design. It is the best 911 of all time – until the next generation.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Porsche Designs a New Way to the Top of the Mountain

I know you were expecting a post about the new Porsche 911 all wheel drive "4" variants now available at Beverly Hills Porsche but SURPRISE instead we want to show you the Porsche Design ski lift just introduced in the Swiss ski destination of Laax.

Porsche Ski Lift in Films Dorf  Switzerland
 The Porsche lift seats six people in comfortable contoured heated chairs. Each set of six chairs is capable of rotating up to 45 degrees so you can take in the surrounding mountain views instead of staring into the backs of the chair in front of you.

Rotating Ski Lift by Porsche
 The system is also solar powered making it the first of its kind.  And what about speed? After all it is a Porsche. The lift ascends the mountain with a top speed of 18 feet per second.

Laxx new Porsche Ski Lift.


The Porsche ski lift has been reviewed by luxury holiday provider Powder Byrne here: Powder Byrne Blog



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Monday, January 7, 2013

A-ha! It's a Porsche Thing Now

"Take on me...take me on." -Aha!  Just another synthpop group or a new technology adopted by Porsche? 

Porsche Aha for PCM Porsche Communication Management
Porsche now offers Aha™ as part of a new Online Services option, available across its entire product line. Aha is a free service that seamlessly organizes and integrates your favorite content from the web between your phone and car, so you can easily access it wherever you go, including in your Porsche. The new feature is available on vehicles equipped with the latest generation of the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system, which offers a variety of additional entertainment, navigation and information options.

The Aha experience starts with a customer using their Apple iOS or Android device to download the free Aha Radio app. The app allows customers to easily access and organize their favorite content from the web into personalized “radio”-like stations. This content can then be easily and seamlessly enjoyed inside their Porsche though the same PCM interface used to control other typical entertainment and navigation functions.

Aha™ offers the following content options:
• On-demand music services, entertainment, news, sports, internet radio, podcasts and audiobooks
• More than 30,000 stations, with new content added all the time
• Read aloud access to social network feeds, including Facebook™ and Twitter
• Traffic and weather reports
• Personalized restaurant recommendations
• Google POI search

With the Google POI feature, the results of an online point-of-interest search can be used as a navigation destination, and input directly into the PCM at the press of a button.

Production of vehicles equipped with the Online Services option has already begun. The feature is available across the Porsche lineup in the United States as a standalone option on vehicles equipped with PCM for $210.

A Porsche Cayenne GTS equipped with Online Services and Aha will be available for demonstrations to media at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas from January 8-11, 2013 at the Aha by Harman tent at the Central Plaza (# CP-13) at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
 
Beverly Hills Porsche is committed to keeping you connected. To find out more about Aha visit us at 8425 Wilshire Blvd. Just one block east of La Cienega in the City of Beverly Hills. 
 
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Thursday, January 3, 2013

Porsche Boxster S is Autoweek's Best of the Best Car for 2013

Shortly after appearing alongside the all new Porsche Cayman at this year's Los Angeles Auto Show the Boxster continues to grab the attention of the press from every corner of the world. It's awards season in Beverly Hills so let's see who's the best for 2013!

The new Porsche Boxster S, has received yet another accolade, as this week it was named the 2013 Best of the Best/Car by Autoweek magazine– defeating more than a dozen contenders. This is the fifth major U.S. award for the Boxster since its launch in June 2012.

2013 Porsche Boxster at Beverly Hills Porsche
“As the only brand to have two models make our list of top five finalists, Porsche showed up in force,” said Wes Raynal, editor of Autoweek. “Both the Boxster S and 911 are stellar vehicles, but ultimately the Boxster S proved an absolute delight to drive, and it claimed the title.”

The third-generation Boxster is the latest mid-engine offering from Porsche and was completely redesigned for 2012. Taking styling cues from its heritage, the new Boxster pays homage to the Porsche 550 Spyder and Carrera GT models from decades past.

2013 Porsche Boxster S with Carrera Red Leather
The annual Autoweek Best of the Best awards are determined by Autoweek’s team of editors and include car and truck models that are publicly available and all-new or substantially new for 2013. The judges chose five cars and five trucks as finalists from the list of three dozen competitors, scoring each vehicle on various criteria including drivetrain, ride quality, handling, exterior, interior design and “fun factor.” This year, the finalists in the car category were the Porsche Boxster S, Porsche 911, Cadillac ATS, Subaru BRZ and Dodge Dart.

Autoweek editor Wes Raynal presented trophies to the Best of the Best winners in the car and truck categories at an awards ceremony on Tuesday.

For more information about the 2013 Autoweek Best of the Best awards, visit www.autoweek.com

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