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Newport Car Museum Goes Viral on TikTok, New Porsche Gallery, and More

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Though self-proclaimed car fanatics, the New Jersey trio had never visited a car museum.

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  • Though self-proclaimed car fanatics, the New Jersey trio had never visited a car museum.
  • With all of that, along with a friendly staff and knowledgeable docents, it's easy to understand why making a beeline to the Newport Car Museum is worth it.
  • What once was a Pop-Up Porsche Exhibit has been made permanent as the Newport Car Museum's seventh gallery.
  • The Museum's Porsche collection also includes every Speedster developed to date, starting with a 1956 Porsche 356a Speedster.

Motorsports technology meets the road: The 2022 Porsche 911 GT3

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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This engine is virtually identical to the unit found in the new, track-only 911 GT3 Cup race car.

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  • This engine is virtually identical to the unit found in the new, track-only 911 GT3 Cup race car.
  • This engine, which was first introduced in the limited-production 2019 911 Speedster, has been further optimized for use in the new 911 GT3 with new pistons.
  • This is possible thanks in part to a more extensive application of lightweight materials in the body than ever before in a 911 GT3.
  • The new Porsche 911 GT3 is expected to arrive in U.S. as a part of the 2022 model year, reaching dealers by Fall 2021.

Paying tribute to tradition: the 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design edition

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Monday, June 1, 2020
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TORONTO, June 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A state-of-the-art 911 with design elements from the 1950s and early 1960s: Porsche presents the 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design edition as the first of four collector's models from the Heritage Design strategy.

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  • TORONTO, June 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A state-of-the-art 911 with design elements from the 1950s and early 1960s: Porsche presents the 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design edition as the first of four collector's models from the Heritage Design strategy.
  • Along with the introduction of the special edition, selected interior elements will be available as part of the Heritage Design package for all current 911 models.
  • The exterior of the 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design edition features high-quality white livery with a historical design.
  • 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design edition chronograph: the watch to match the car
    Porsche Design has created a high-quality timepiece exclusively for owners of the limited edition: the 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design edition chronograph.

Porsche debuts the 2021 911 Targa 4 and 4S models

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Sunday, May 17, 2020
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Like on the 911 Carrera models, Porsche InnoDrive, which includes adaptive cruise control, is optionally available on PDK-equipped models for the first time.

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  • Like on the 911 Carrera models, Porsche InnoDrive, which includes adaptive cruise control, is optionally available on PDK-equipped models for the first time.
  • Like on all Porsche 911 Carrera models, the electronically-controlled variable damping Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system is standard equipment on the new 911 Targa models.
  • Like the other eighth generation Porsche 911 variants, the Targa models are also equipped with Porsche Wet Mode as standard.
  • MSRP is $119,300 for the 2021 911 Targa 4 and $135,200 for the 2021 911 Targa 4S, not including a $1,350 delivery, processing and handling fee.

Seven-speed manual transmission and a host of new equipment options

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Monday, April 27, 2020
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A seven-speed manual transmission can now be ordered for all 911 Carrera S and 4S models as an alternative to the standard eight-speed PDK transmission.

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  • A seven-speed manual transmission can now be ordered for all 911 Carrera S and 4S models as an alternative to the standard eight-speed PDK transmission.
  • Also as part of the model year changeover, a host of new equipment options will now be offered for the 911 Carrera series that were previously not available for the sports car.
  • The manual transmission with seven gears for the 911 Carrera S and 4S always comes in combination with the Sport Chrono package.
  • In combination with the manual transmission, the Sport Chrono package also offers an automatic rev-match function.

The 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe and Cabriolet

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
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ATLANTA, March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche is presenting the new-generation 911 Turbo S. The new range-topping 911 is the quickest and most powerful 911 Turbo model ever.

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  • ATLANTA, March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche is presenting the new-generation 911 Turbo S. The new range-topping 911 is the quickest and most powerful 911 Turbo model ever.
  • Like on the previous 911 Turbo S, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control, rear-axle steering and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes, now with 10-piston front calipers, are standard.
  • The muscular rear fenders with integrated air intakes emphasize the sleek body of the 911 Turbo S. Rectangular tailpipes in high-gloss Black, characteristic of the 911 Turbo S, complete the muscular look.
  • The 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe will be priced at $203,500, while the 911 Turbo S Cabriolet will retail for $216,300 (prices exclude the $1,350 delivery, processing and handling fee).

Definitely a 911, definitely Turbo, definitely new: the Porsche 911 Turbo S

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
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TORONTO, March 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche presents the new-generation 911 Turbo S or unprecedented power, driving dynamics and comfort.

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  • TORONTO, March 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche presents the new-generation 911 Turbo S or unprecedented power, driving dynamics and comfort.
  • The completely new engine of the 911 Turbo S is based on the 911 Carrera engine generation.
  • This means the new 911 Turbo S has four intakes with a larger overall cross-section and lower resistance, helping to improve engine efficiency.
  • The 18-way adjustable sports seats feature stitching that pays homage to the first 911 Turbo (type 930).

Manual transmission announced for 2020 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera 4S Coupe and Cabriolet models

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
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TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche is announcing the availability of a seven-speed manual transmission for the 2020 911 Carrera S and 4S Coupe and Cabriolet models.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche is announcing the availability of a seven-speed manual transmission for the 2020 911 Carrera S and 4S Coupe and Cabriolet models.
  • Curb weight for the new 911 Carrera S Coupe with a manual transmission comes in at 3,298 lbs.
  • The seven-speed manual transmission for the 2020 911 Carrera S and 4S models can be ordered now.
  • The MSRP for the 2020 911 Carrera S with manual transmission is $129,100, while the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet with this option retails for $137,400.

Surefooted: The 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

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Monday, September 9, 2019
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ATLANTA, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Following the introduction of the standard 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera Cabriolet, Porsche is now expanding the line-up further with the all-wheel drive 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet models.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Following the introduction of the standard 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera Cabriolet, Porsche is now expanding the line-up further with the all-wheel drive 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet models.
  • Top track speed is 180 mph for the 911 Carrera 4 and 179 mph for the 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet.
  • The new 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet are equipped with PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management).
  • The 2020 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet are available to order now and are expected to reach U.S. dealers in early 2020.

379 hp 911 Carrera models now available with all-wheel drive

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
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TORONTO, Sept. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the introduction of the standard 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera Cabriolet, Porsche is now expanding the line-up further with the all-wheel drive 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet models.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the introduction of the standard 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera Cabriolet, Porsche is now expanding the line-up further with the all-wheel drive 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet models.
  • Like the 2020 911 Carrera models, the new 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet are powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat six engine fitted with model-specific turbochargers, developing 379 hp at 6,500 rpm (9 horsepower more than the previous 911 Carrera 4 models) and 331 lb.-ft. of torque from 1,950 to 5,000 rpm.
  • Top track speed is 291 km/h for the 911 Carrera 4 and 289 km/h for the 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet.
  • Like on the 911 Carrera 4S models, the increased performance of the 911 Carrera 4 models underwent a further development of the front axle drive.