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Meet Mirage, Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal from “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” alongside the celebrated movie car – a 911 Carrera RS 3.8 – at Rennsport Reunion 7

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The Autobot, Mirage, takes the form of the classic Porsche as its car-form, joining the forces of the Transformers for the epic battle in the film.

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  • The Autobot, Mirage, takes the form of the classic Porsche as its car-form, joining the forces of the Transformers for the epic battle in the film.
  • Instead, five picture cars were built that superficially replicate the 911 Carrera RS 3.8 models.
  • Yet, to create an authentic engine sound for Mirage, a real 911 RS 3.8 was recorded so the film could be as accurate as possible.
  • “It was important to us to represent the sound of the 911 model depicted in the film,” Coker said.

One-of-a-kind 911 Classic Club Coupe hits the road for the first time

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Comedian and collector Jerry Seinfeld personally took possession of the one-off creation based on a 911 Carrera (996 generation) during the annual Porsche Parade being held by the club in Palm Springs, California.

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  • Comedian and collector Jerry Seinfeld personally took possession of the one-off creation based on a 911 Carrera (996 generation) during the annual Porsche Parade being held by the club in Palm Springs, California.
  • The 911 Classic Club Coupe is a one-of-one Sonderwunsch (special wishes) project completed by Porsche Classic in collaboration with the Porsche Club of America (PCA).
  • A ducktail spoiler reminiscent of the 1972 911 Carrera RS 2.7, a double-bubble roof, 18-inch forged aluminum Fuchs wheels and unique paint combine to create a striking resemblance to the Type 997 911 Sport Classic.
  • There, it went through a complete restoration including total disassembly, and strengthening of the body-in-white using both original and newly developed parts.

Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe Heads to Auction

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Friday, June 2, 2023

Atlanta, Georgia, June 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As one of many very special lots included in the Broad Arrow 75th Anniversary Porsche Auction , the one-off 1999 Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe will find its owner on June 8, 2023.

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  • Atlanta, Georgia, June 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As one of many very special lots included in the Broad Arrow 75th Anniversary Porsche Auction , the one-off 1999 Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe will find its owner on June 8, 2023.
  • The car is a Sonderwunsch Factory One-Off special wishes project completed by Porsche Classic in collaboration with the Porsche Club of America (PCA).
  • A ducktail spoiler reminiscent of the 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7, a double-bubble roof, 18-inch forged aluminum Fuchs wheels and unique paint combine to create a striking resemblance to the Type 997 911 Sport Classic.
  • Based on a 1998 911 Carrera, the chassis, brakes and engine are taken from the 996.2 911 GT3, the first such model homologated for sale in the U.S.

Porsche donates to Atlanta Technical College to support student

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Atlanta, Georgia, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) has announced an educational donation to support students at Atlanta Technical College (ATC), which is located less than five miles from its U.S. headquarters.

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  • Atlanta, Georgia, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) has announced an educational donation to support students at Atlanta Technical College (ATC), which is located less than five miles from its U.S. headquarters.
  • Atlanta Technical College is a local, accredited post-secondary institution that offers associate degrees and technical certificates of credit for a variety of academic programs focused on career and workforce development.
  • Educating Georgia's workforce has been the mission of Atlanta Technical College for nearly six decades, and PCNA’s donation is meant to help continue this mission.
  • For more information on the Atlanta Technical College Foundation and the Gap Funding Program, please visit https://atlantatech.edu/foundation

Marqued celebrates 1st anniversary as marketplace for collectible cars

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Marqued , the online community dedicated to expanding car culture, is celebrating its first anniversary.

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  • Marqued , the online community dedicated to expanding car culture, is celebrating its first anniversary.
  • Here’s a look at Marqued by the numbers over the past year since launching its activity.
  • Recently, 75% of all cars offered on Marqued have successfully sold to one of the approx.
  • Cars are not the only objects offered on Marqued.

Porsche Design to Offer Two Icons of Design History at Sotheby's Luxury Week in New York

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

They embody the fascination and the myth of the automotive lifestyle brand and convey the design philosophy of F. A. Porsche.

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  • They embody the fascination and the myth of the automotive lifestyle brand and convey the design philosophy of F. A. Porsche.
  • The classic is the historical counterpart to the limited-edition special model 'Porsche 911 Edition 50 Years of Porsche Design' (model 992).
  • The '50 Years of Porsche Design' logo embellishes the headrests while the dashboard is adorned with a silver-colored "911" plaque bearing the lettering "Edition 50 Years of Porsche Design."
  • Every Porsche Design product stands for extraordinary precision and perfection, boasts a high level of technological innovation and seamlessly combines intelligent functionality and puristic design.

Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge awards top honors to Champion Porsche

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

This was our first time taking part in the competition, and in typical Champion Porsche fashion, we gave it our all - and then some - in every step of the restoration project, said representatives from Champion Porsche.

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  • This was our first time taking part in the competition, and in typical Champion Porsche fashion, we gave it our all - and then some - in every step of the restoration project, said representatives from Champion Porsche.
  • Taking a vehicle missing parts when the project began, Champion Porsches efforts to restore a well-appreciated and worn 930 Turbo exemplify our goal at Porsche Classic - keeping all classic Porsche models on the road, said Jonathan Sieber, Manager Porsche Classic with PCNA.
  • Enter the 2022 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge which saw more than 60 dealerships from around the country take part.
  • In addition to the three finalists, other Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge vehicles on display at Sports Car Together Fest included projects from Porsche Warrington (1996 911 Safari Type 993), Porsche Silver Spring (1994 968), Porsche Ontario (1993 911 RS America Type 964), Porsche Louisville (1982 911 SC Type 930), Porsche Hickory (1989 911 Turbo "Slant Nose" Targa Type 930) and Gaudin Porsche of Las Vegas (1974 914 LE).

IT'S ABOUT TIME: 50 YEARS OF ENGINEERED PASSION

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

One of the highlights is the long awaited comeback of the Chronograph 1, the very first Porsche Design product launched in 1972.

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  • One of the highlights is the long awaited comeback of the Chronograph 1, the very first Porsche Design product launched in 1972.
  • As of 2014, all Porsche Design Timepieces are produced in-house at Porsche Design Timepieces AG, the brand's own timepiece manufacturing facility in Solothurn, Switzerland.
  • Porsche is honoring the 50th anniversary of Porsche Design with the launch of the Porsche 911 Edition 50 Years Porsche Design.
  • In addition to the anniversary timepieces and vehicles, Porsche Design is bringing 50 years of design expertise to other product categories in 2022.