2020 Porsche 911 “Revealed”

Timeless Machine – Webster defines timeless this way, not restricted to a particular time or date and Porsche says the new 911 is “therefore a reflection of the past and a vison of the future”.

The new 2020 Porsche 911 is being referred to as a “Timeless Machine”, and is the eighth generation of the 911. Porsche of Huntsville was ready to show off another new vehicle from the stable of exquisite German built sportscars. From the debut of the 911’s first model in 1963 at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany, the 911 has been the benchmark for sportscars around the world. The iconic design has captivated crowds for 57 years and shows no signs of slowing down.

The dealership invited a few local Porsche enthusiasts and the Porsche Club of Huntsville members to be the first to see the 2020 911. Porsche of Huntsville once again had a special “First Look” or “Unveiling” event to show off this ageless beauty. The guests were treated to food and drink as well as music by one of the best Frank Sinatra impersonators I’ve seen in a long time.

Another added treat was the dealership had filled the showroom with a few iconic 911’s from several other decades, so it was fun to see the iconic cars as the design evolved.

The showroom was filled with a crowd of local VIP’s, salespersons, service team members and local Porsche Club members ready to see the classic 911 that everyone has come to love. Always the gracious hosts and on hand to greet every single guest was General Manager George Jones (Century Automotive Group) and Tracy Jones (President-Century Automotive Group). It’s always great to see them mingling with repeat clients, new customers, and old friends as they once again unveiled a new vehicle.

Finally, it was time, as General Manager George Jones (Century Automotive Group) took the mic and stirred the crowd by talking about the rich 57-year history of the 911 and invited them to gaze at the new 2020 911 as the cover was pulled off to reveal the classic yet futuristic silhouette that is timeless in itself.

As the car was revealed, Bradley Dale (Porsche of Huntsville Salesman) gave the technical details of the new 2020 911 Carrera 4S Coupe in an eye-catching Gentian Blue Metallic. It did not take a trained eye to see the many changes, like the wider rear end, and seamless taillight strip which unities all 911 models.

Many in the crowd noticed the design DNA of the slope and style of the front of the car, but at the same time it blended so well with the modern LED lighting technology in the headlights and taillights. The newly designed tailpipes were also eye catching to the crowds. This new 2020 model still carries on the rich history and iconic body lines that have made the 911 a crowd favorite around the world. The all-wheel drive 911 Carrera 4S is equipped with the twin turbocharged 3.0-liter boxer 6 engine sporting 443 HP and 390 lb-ft. of torque. It was also hard to miss the athletic stance the new 911 had due to its larger sizes wheels in the front and rear (20-in wheels in front, and 21-in at the rear).

One more item to note, is that in today’s world of automatic shifting vehicles and lightning-fast shifts, Porsche has made it an option to still order your new 2020 911 with a manual gearbox. The seven-speed is a no-cost option and also saves you 84 pounds if you are keeping track of every little weight-saving item. The manual equipped vehicle will use a limited-slip differential as opposed to the PDK equipped electronic limited-slip diff.

Other significant changes for this new 911 included the new 8-speed PDK transmission, and newly designed PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) system. Also, driver assistant systems like the Lane Keeping Assist, traffic sign recognition and Night Vison Assist takes your driving experience to the next level…German engineering at its finest! Porsche always delivers both form and function, commonly expected from a group that continues to push the limits of performance driving and such a historic racing history.

2020 911 Carrera 4S Coupe 992 (Gentian Blue Metallic) Photo

Let’s look at the stats of the new 2020 911 Carrera 4S Coupe (as unveiled):

• Engine – Twin-Turbocharged 3.0-liter boxer 6
• Horsepower - 443 HP
• Torque – 390 lb. ft. 
• Transmission – Manual or PDK (7-speed dual-clutch automatic)
• Top Speed – 190 mph (track tested)
• Zero to 60 mph – 3.2 sec (with PDK and Sport-Chrono Package)
• Price – *MSRP from $97,400 on the base 911 Coupe ($120,600 on the 911 4S Coupe)  *courtesy of Porsche USA

Porsche of Huntsville always provides Award-winning experiences in all areas: sales, parts, and top-notch customer service. Simply....the best showroom experience in the Southeast. Drop by today and see Jon Cunha (sales manager) or one of the many experienced sales associates and let them show you why a recent Porsche ad sums it up best “we’re driving into the future”.

2017 Porsche 718 “Ride & Drive Event” by Porsche Huntsville

Porsche of Huntsville continues to take it to the next level. A couple of weeks ago the dealership invited local Porsche enthusiasts to be the first to see the 2017 Porsche 718, German engineering at its best. Porsche of Huntsville routinely have special “First Look” or “Unveiling” events to show off the latest vehicles, however, this time it was an event to let customers ride and even drive the newest offering from Porsche. The guest were also treated to food and drink at this outdoor event BBQ style, with burgers, hot dogs, pulled pork and all the fixings.

Not to miss this first time event, on hand to greet the guests was General Manager George Jones (Century Automotive Group). He welcomed everyone and encouraged them to get behind the wheels and take a ride to experience the cars first hand.

The TAC (Twickingham Auto Club) of Huntsville helped setup a mini auto-cross track for the participants and drivers to fully experience the power and speed of these new cars from Porsche. Seeing them in the showroom or reading about them on the internet will never beat seat time. Most all of the 60 plus guest took advantage of this special offer to drive the just released 718 from Porsche.

On everyone’s mind was the change in the engine bay, would the turbocharged 2.5 liter flat-four measure up to its predecessors 3.4 liter naturally aspirated flat-six? After seeing the smiles on the participant’s faces after each ride, I’d say the turbocharged replacement did measure up just fine. Then based on the reactions from enthusiasts who drove the Boxster S, it’s a safe bet that the little 2.5 did the trick. Turbo lag in the new 718 is overcome by the new (VTG) variable turbine geometry technology allowing the turbo to run up to 14.5 psi of boost! Several drivers commented on the “lively” feel of the Boxster and loved the quickness in the turns of the road course.

Randy Carter (Porsche Huntsville Service Manger) served as the driver for most of the event for those who only wanted a spirited ride, however, most everyone was also easy to persuade into driving the Boxster S on hand. 

Let’s look at the stats:

2017 718 Boxster S:

Engine – Turbocharged 2.5 liter (DOHC 16 Valve)

Horsepower - 350 HP

Torque – 309 lb. ft.

Transmission – 6-speed Manual or PDK (7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode)

Top Speed – 177 mph

Zero to 60 mph – 4.4 sec.

Price – MSRP from $56,000 on the base 718 Boxster ($68,400 on the 718 Boxster S)

I will be the first to say this event was a “Massive Success” for Porsche of Huntsville and guest who enjoyed the Ride & Drive activities and will want to do it again soon…….maybe in a newly purchased Porsche of their own.

Porsche of Huntsville always provides Award winning sales experience, optimal customer service and offer the best showroom experience in the Southeast. Drop by today and see one of the sales associates and let them show you why Porsche says do it “For the sport of it”. What’s next? You need to stay tuned for exciting news on the 718 Cayman!

2017 Porsche 911 “Unveiling” at Porsche Huntsville

Porsche of Huntsville continues to generate a level of excitement that rivals a rock concert and once again they out did themselves. Last week the dealership invited local Porsche enthusiasts to be the first to see the 2017 911 Carrera, another awesome example of German engineering. The timeless design of the Porsche 911 has wowed the crowds for the last 54 years and continues to be the benchmark for all other sports cars to follow.  Porsche of Huntsville often have special “First Look” or “Unveiling” events to show off the latest vehicles and this was another crowd pleaser. The guest were treated to food and drink in this state-of-the-art facility as they anticipated the next big thing from Porsche of Huntsville.

The showroom was filled with a larger than normal crowd of local VIP’s, salespersons, service team members and local Porsche Club members who wanted to see the sophisticated elegance of this new 2017 911 Carrera 4S in red carpet fashion. Always the gracious hosts and on hand to greet every single guest was General Manager George Jones (Century Automotive Group) and Tracy Jones (President-Century Automotive Group). Even though they both have tremendous responsibilities keeping them busy running the business, it’s always great to see this dynamic duo mingling with clients, friends and family as they also share in the excitement of launching a new vehicle.

General Manager George Jones (Century Automotive Group)

It was hard not to succumb to the temptation to peak under the silk car cover at the new 911, but guest would have to wait till the big moment arrived. Guests enjoyed chatting about their fondest memories in their own 911 and swapped stories of their favorite Porsche vehicles. As George got everyone’s attention, he gave a quick overview of the 911’s storied history and then turned it over to Mark Fry (Porsche Sales) who was more than eager to give the specific details of the new 2017 911 Carrera 4S Coupe in a spectacular color (Graphite Blue Metallic). He reminded the crowd that even though the car looked somewhat similar to the previous 911 model, the trained eye could see many changes….some were even lurking under the skin of this curvaceous body! The all-wheel drive 911 Carrera 4S received the new twin turbocharged 3.0 liter F-6 engine with a whopping 420 HP and 368 lb-ft. of torque. What’s significant about this new engine is an increase of 20 horsepower and 43 lb-ft. of torque over the naturally aspired 3.8 liter F-6 it replaces. Smaller displacement, yet more power should have been expected from a group that continues to push the limits of the performance driving experience! Porsche also boast that the new twin-turbo engine is 12 percent more fuel efficient than the engine it replaces on the new European Driving Cycle.

2017 911 Carrera 4S Coupe (Graphite Blue Metallic)

Other significant changes for this refined 911 included revised headlights, taillights, door handles, rear deck lid and louvers. The new Sport Chrono package adds a steering wheel mounted switch that allows the driver to select between Normal/Sport/Sport Plus/and Individual driving modes. Each one of these selections also adjust the PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) system, PDK transmission, and Sport Exhaust system to give the driver a choice of driving pleasure. The touch-screen PCM (Porsche Communication) connectivity and infotainment system is standard and takes your driving experience to the next level.

Let’s look at the stats of this new 911 Carrera 4S Coupe (as unveiled) and see what all the buzz is about:

Engine – Twin-Turbocharged 3.0 liter F-6

Horsepower - 420 HP

Torque – 368 lb. ft.

Transmission – Manual or PDK (7-speed dual-clutch automatic)

Top Speed – 188 mph

Zero to 60 mph – 3.9 sec. (3.6 sec with PDK and Sport-Chrono Package)

Price – MSRP from $89,400 on the base 911 Coupe ($110,300 on the 911 4S Coupe)*

                     *911 Carrera is offered in 14 different variants including the Coupe, Cabrio, Targa, R, and GT3

As if the crowd was not thrilled enough, Jon Cunha (Porsche Sales Manager) drove into the showroom a 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabrio painted in the ever popular GT Silver and as he lowered the top the guest gathered around to soak in the rich luxurious interior and begin asking questions about all the high-tech gadgets.  To complete the trio of 911’s, another 2017 Carrera S Coupe in the GT Silver color was driven onto the service ramp for guest to enjoy.

It seems all great things must eventually come to an end, but it was safe to say the event was another “must see” for Porsche of Huntsville and guest who enjoyed the festivities could be seen taking one last peak at the new 911’s as they left the showroom.

(Photo courtesy of Porsche USA)

Porsche of Huntsville continues to provide Award winning sales experience, optimal customer service and offer the best showroom experience in the Southeast. Drop by today and see one of the sales associates and let them show you why a recent ad sums it up best “Every Porsche is designed to be Forever Amazing”.  

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