Porsche is Going Back to it's Roots.

Porsche recently introduced two new 718 models, the Boxster and the Cayman. But these aren’t your normal Porsches, these new models have something missing for the previous incarnations, they have two less cylinders under the hood. Porsche is going back to its roots and giving these models a flat-4 engine.

In 1948 when Ferdinand Porsche created the two-seater roadster the No. 1 Type 356, he fitted it with a flat-4. The engine was mounted in Type 356’s aluminum body and produced just 40 horsepower from its 1.1 liter engine. This was the basis for Porsche’s engine for years, until 20 years ago when they decided to launch a flat-6 into the Boxster, Cayman and the entire 911 line.

However, with tightening emissions, fuel economy, and displacement regulations, the market has forced automakers to change. Gone are the days of the gas guzzling 3.0 liter 6 cylinders with 2 superchargers, and taking their place are the slimmed down 2.0 liter flat-4 with a single supercharger.

“To bring a naturally aspirated flat-six engine to the performance levels of the turbocharged flat-fours would have meant having to increase the displacement significantly, which would have had a detrimental effect on the efficiency of the car.”

-Markus Baumann, Porsche’s Manager for Boxer Engine Development

The all-aluminum engine is offered in the new 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman models in two different displacements. Standard models are fitted with a 2.0-liter flat-4 that shares its 91-millimeter bore and 76.4-millimeter stroke with the 911′s 3.0-liter flat-six, while S models are fitted with a 2.5-liter flat-4 that has a slightly larger 102-millimeter bore.

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Porsche’s Future is Electric!

The premium sports activity coupe market is a competitive one. With Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW all producing quality vehicles, Porsche decided to join the fight. The Cayenne is Porsche’s answer to the competitors’ options. And Porsche is taking it one step further, they’re going to make the Cayenne all electric.

Recently, Porsche greenlighted the Mission E, its first all-electric car, and now it appears that Porsche is looking to use the work they have done on the Mission E for other vehicles in the lineup, more specifically the SUV. The Mission E is being designed off of the Panamara body and interior while they are going with the popular Cayenne for the SUV. They are currently designing a coupe version of the SUV and why not make it electric.

The UK’s Car Magazine recently spotted and posted pictures of the SUV prototype on the testing track in Zuffenhausen, Germany. 

 

“We know that Porsche is considering a coupe-ified, lower crossover to match the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, BMW X6 and other slammed SUVs. But it’s also electric-powered, according to our sources. Which points to Porsche challenging the increasing number of crossover EVs being developed by the world’s premium car makers to remove the stigma from super-sizing your car.”

-Car Magazine

According to sources around the project, the Cayenne Electric SUV has not been approved for production and that they are still in the testing phase. But that is wont be long until Porsche makes an official announcement. Industry insiders are hoping that the SUV will be in full production by 2020.

 

Until then, Porsche still plans to provide you with its already amazing line of vehicles. Check out our inventory and contact us now to test drive your future Porsche now!

Porsche creating Jobs

Since 2010, Porsche has doubled its global workforce to over 26,000 employees to keep up with the growing demand. And now with Porsche starting to develop its first all-electric sports car to compete with Tesla, they plan on adding 1,400 more.

Porsche, a luxury division of Volkswagen AG, is also seeking about 900 positions will be created in production, 300 in development and 200 in administration for the project. They are also adding 300 information-technology specialists, 50 digital experts and more apprentices, part of an industry-wide hiring push as carmakers try to compete with the likes of Google and Apple Inc in connected-car technology.

The division has also been weighing a bid from Panasonic Corp to provide the long-range battery for the car, people familiar with the matter said in March. Final assembly of the battery systems will be done in-house at one of the new production facilities in Zuffenhausen and parts manufacturing for the new car will be flexible to offset swings in demand between electric vehicles and traditional combustion motors.

Porsche needs about 10,000 annual vehicle sales for a model to be profitable and as soon as 20,000 deliveries per year are reached, it starts to be fun in terms of returns reaped. When Porsche started the Cayenne and Panamera, they also signed off on the projects with estimated production volumes of 20,000 car annually. The Cayenne turned out to beat estimates significantly. Porsche’s best-selling model last year was the new Macan compact SUV, at 80,216 deliveries, followed by the Cayenne with 73,118 vehicles. Porsche sold 17,207 Panamera coupes in 2015 and is rolling out a revamped version this year.

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Porsche 718-ifies Cayman, Cayman S

Last year, Porsche unveiled the new 718 Boxster, borrowing from the nostalgia bin to highlight the car's new turbocharged flat-four engine. Now, those changes are coming to the Cayman, and the result is the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman and Cayman S.

The biggest change, as with the 718 Boxster, is the introduction of two new engines. The standard 718 Cayman will come with a 2.0-liter flat-four engine, good for 300 horsepower, 280 pound-feet of torque and a 4.5-second 0-60mph time. The hotter Cayman S packs a 2.5-liter four-banger with 350 horsepower, 309 torques and a 0-60 time of 4 seconds flat.

The look of the Cayman has also gone through a change. The front sports a slimmer fascia, with new headlights and enlarged air intakes. The rear's all new, with a strong accent strip marked by a large Porsche badge, as well as new taillights. The rear wheels are a half an inch wider for improved traction and upgraded brakes to make sure you stop. There are also a wealth of performance options on tap, including Porsche Torque Vectoring and the brand's adaptive suspension system. Inside, the 718 Cayman features a new upper dashboard, new air vents and a steering wheel similar to the 918 Spyder's. Porsche's PCM touchscreen infotainment system is standard, and it can be optioned out to include navigation, Apple CarPlay, Google Earth and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

While the 718 Cayman and Cayman S are technically on sale right now, deliveries won't begin until late November. Pricing starts at $53,900 for the 718 Cayman, and $66,300 for the 718 Cayman S.

Go ahead and check out the rest of our Porsche Inventory while the new Cayman's are being delivered and contact us today to schedule a test drive!

The Redesigned Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera used to be Porsche’s black sheep. Being not very good looking, slow, and long-in-all-the-wrong-places.

 

The 2017 Porsche Panamera

They decided enough was enough it was time for a change. Now completely revamped, redesigned, and re-engineered, the 2017 Porsche Panamera with smash your eyeballs into the back of your head. Because holy hell, is it fast.

Over its history, Porsche has made cars that are absolutely stunning performance machines. And the new 2017 Panamera 4S, the starter performance model, is no exception, the performance spec are simply mind boggling. It packs a 2.9 liter V6, with two small but potent, mid-mounted turbochargers, producing 440 horsepower and 405 ft-lbs of torque. Pulling out a mind boggling, zero to 60 miles per hour in 4.0 seconds. That is nearly supercar quick by any measure, but it doesn’t stop there.

Redesigned Interior

The inside is also completely redesigned. Say goodbye to buttons and most of the gauges. Physical buttons in high end cars are becoming a thing of the past. The new Panamera’s Advanced Cockpit cleans up the interior with touch-sensitive controls for Driver and passengers, front and rear. The only physical gauge is a tachometer that invokes memories of the classic 365. Instead, the tach, is flanked by two 7-inch LCD screens and a large 12-inch screen in the radio console area.

Porsche Builds the Panamera in Germany and we would suggest, if possible, you take delivery in Europe. Because you can watch your car get built, visit the attached museum, and take your Panamera out unto the ultra-sweet Porsche racetrack.

We can’t wait for the Panamera to hit our showroom floor this fall. Until then, check out our other great Porsches or contact us to order yours today!