I've tried restraint, and honestly I don't much like it. I was reminded of that fact multiple times when behind the wheel of the 2020 Porsche Macan Turbo: after all, it's been just two months since I proclaimed the Macan S the sweet-spot for sports crossovers, and already I was starting to question my resolve.
Anyone who has ever ordered anything that they were excited about online knows about tracking the progress of an order. Most who order custom cars are unable to do that, but Porsche is making this possible. A new service called "Porsche Track Your Dream" allows customers who order a 911 to follow the car on its journey from production in Germany across the Atlantic to the destination at the dealership for delivery.
There's no shortage of variants when it comes to the new Porsche 911, but that hasn't stopped some would-be owners hoping to see a return to naturally-aspirated engines in the back of their Carrera. Unfortunately for them, there's both bad news and good out of Stuttgart when it comes to more enthusiast-features for the new 911.
Porsche's new 2021 911 Targa 4S may have a 0-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds, but it's the 19 seconds that the roof takes to open or close that's probably more mesmerizing. On paper, it's a simple thing: a soft top and a glass rear window, each moving to turn the new 911 Targa from a coupe into an open-top, and vice-versa.
Porsche recently unleashed the 2021 911 Targa 4 and 4S, both of which are the newest members of the 992-generation 911 lineup. The first 911 Targa entered the fray in 1965 and is the perfect solution for 911 buyers who can’t decide between a coupe or convertible. Apparently, it’s the same deal in the 2021 911 Targa 4 and 4S, but Porsche added more goodies to make it the most desirable version of the eight-gen 911 sports car.
Porsche will reveal its hotly-anticipated 2021 911 Targa on May 18, the automaker has confirmed, after coronavirus forced two delays for the convertible's debut. The new Targa had meant to have its unveil at the Beijing Motor Show 2020, but that ended up being cancelled. The backup plan was to bring the new car to the Tennis Grand Prix, but that ended up getting cancelled as well.
Porsche has announced that it has extended the functionality of the Porsche Track Precision App. The update allows the app to be displayed on the car's infotainment screen via Apple CarPlay. While displayed on the screen, the app can be operated via the Porsche Communication Management System.
At first glance, it’s easy to discern this Porsche 993-inspired creation as a flat-six engine replica. But no! What you’re looking at is a luxurious espresso machine created by Super Veloce called the Espresso Veloce RS Black Edition. Designed to tickle the senses of both Porsche fanatics and espresso lovers alike, this coffee machine wouldn’t look out of place in the kitchen or garage.
Porsche has announced a new transmission option for buyers of the 911 Carrera S and 4S models. The seven-speed manual transmission is a no-cost option in European and other markets as an alternative to the standard eight-speed PDK transmission. Porsche says that the manual transmission is combined with the Sport Chrono package to appeal to drivers who prefer changing gears themselves.
Porsche is giving its classic car owners an Apple CarPlay upgrade, with a new set of replacement radios bringing 21st century tech to vintage rides. The two Porsche Classic Communication Management (PCCM) head-units are designed to slot into the space where an old FM radio or CD player (or even a tape deck) might have been installed at the factory.
The Porsche Taycan EV range is currently made up of the Turbo, Turbo S, and 4S models. Porsche executives have now reportedly confirmed that a cheaper version of the Taycan will be added to the line. The cheaper Taycan will appeal to buyers in markets where all-wheel drive isn't needed.
The official EPA driving range estimate for the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S was announced recently. The Taycan 4S landed almost the same EPA estimate for driving range that the Taycan Turbo received. The Taycan 4S is rated for 203 miles per charge, and the Taycan Turbo is rated at 201 miles per charge.