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Porsche Press Release
Stuttgart/Leipzig. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is presenting the new Boxster RS 60 Spyder in Germany. From April 4, the most recent model in the successful Boxster series will be celebrating its first home appearance at the 18th Auto Mobil International (AMI) in Leipzig. The city is home to Porsche’s second production location, complementing the main factory in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. At the motor show there are other highlights to be appreciated, too: the innovative power train of the future Cayenne, with its Full Parallel Hybrid drive giving particularly low fuel consumption, and the Porsche RS Spyder racing car.

With eight overall wins in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) in 2007, the RS Spyder has proved itself as the racing car with the most international overall victories to have been designed and built in Germany. Moreover, in its triumphal progress through the USA, the RS Spyder was using the especially environmentally friendly E10-fuel which contains ten percent bioethanol by volume.By contrast, the newest version of the mid-engine two-seater Porsche Boxster is reminiscent of the great racing triumphs of the 1960s. The RS 60 Spyder is a vivid reminder of the Porsche racing era of the ’sixties in color, shape, fittings and philosophy. The Boxster, which enjoys the full power of 303 PS (223 kW), thanks to its sporting exhaust system, holds the promise of correspondingly sporty driving dynamics combined with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as standard equipment, and 19-inch wheels. The modern Roadster in ’sixties style comes luxuriously equipped, and – in commemoration of the year 1960 when its ‘role model’ and predecessor, the Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder, first made its appearance – production is limited to a series of 1,960 vehicles.

Porsche will be giving a privileged insight into its development http://presse.porsche.de/activities with the Cayenne Hybrid, whose innovative drive train can be seen in Leipzig at the AMI. The emphatically sporting all-terrain vehicle will be available within the present decade as a “Full Parallel Hybrid”. This particularly efficient Hybrid system has an electric motor placed between the internal combustion engine and the transmission. The Hybrid drive offers not only maximized fuel economy, but also the additional possibility of driving in a completely emission-free, electrically-powered mode.

Once again, the Porsche factory in Leipzig has its own information counter at the exhibition stand. There, visitors can book factory tours, reserve self-drive or accompanied drives in a Porsche on the works’ own running-in and test track, or can glean general information on Porsche’s activities in Leipzig. From 2009, a second Porsche model will be taking shape at the Leipzig works alongside the Cayenne. The new four-door Gran Turismo Panamera will then be manufactured at the Porsche factory, which meanwhile will have been extended and oriented towards the newest production methods. Two Webcams are transmitting live pictures from the Porsche stand on the Internet at www.porsche.com.

Porsche can be found at the AMI in Hall 5. About 270,000 visitors are expected at this year’s auto show, which is open daily April 5 to April 13, from 9:00 to 18:00. The Porsche press conference will be held on Press Preview Day, April 4, from 13:00 to 13:15 at the Porsche stand.

This is the Hendrick Advantage

Every employee that works for Hendrick Automotive Group goes to a school called Hendrick University. One of the classes taught at Hendrick University is focused on learning the Hendrick Advantage. What is the Hendrick Advantage? Read about it below.

The Hendrick Advantage

The Hendrick Advantage is not just the product we sell but how we do business. Your experience with Hendrick will be more of a relationship than a transaction. As opposed to just talking about a different experience, Hendrick delivers a better relationship through the longevity of our employees and an investment in training.

How have we become the premier quality vehicle retailer? How do we provide the best opportunities for our team members, customers, communities and the manufacturers we represent? Our success can be attributed to the following core values, which we live by daily:

Teamwork Through Trust and Respect
People are the most important part of Hendrick. As a team drawing on the unique contributions that each of us can make, everyone achieves more. We work together, using our diverse individual skills and striving to get the best out of ourselves through self-discipline, initiative and respect for others.

Integrity
We believe in doing what is right for fellow team members and our customers. Through honest and straightforward interaction with each other and our customers, we will uphold the value of integrity in every action we take and every decision we make.

Commitment to Customer Enthusiasm
Our job doesn’t mean much if you’re not satisfied. We genuinely desire our customers to know that we value and care about them. That is why we commit ourselves everyday to exceeding your expectations.

Passion for Winning
Our team members are also empowered leaders, doing what it takes to overcome obstacles and satisfy customers. With a clear focus on our goals, we aim to continue the Hendrick tradition of winning.

Accountability at All Levels
Our team members deliver what they promise and create an atmosphere of dependability—a place where people can count on each other to achieve business results with higher quality and efficiency. By taking responsibility at all levels and on a daily basis, we prevent the potential for poor customer service and can conquer the inevitable challenges that confront us.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement
As in any endeavor, there is always room for improvement. Every day we take the initiative to find ways to do our work better, smarter and faster. Seeking opportunities for personal growth and development will only lead to increased vitality for our business and greater satisfaction to you.

Information about The Porsche Club of America

Have you been thinking about joining The Porsche Club of America? Here is some information that may help you decide.

The Porsche Club of America celebrates the finer things in life. We desire the comfort of good friends and good conversation, and we praise to a fault the world's finest automobile. With those attributes, our club has grown to 139 regions throughout the United States and Canada.

We race each other, show our prized possessions, conduct rallies, autocrosses and tours. The Club sponsors driver education, restoration and technical sessions. We know our Porsche, or Porsches if we're lucky, inside and out. We even have an award-winning magazine, Porsche Panorama, which tells our stories and provides an insider view to everything Porsche.

Visit the Parade Charlotte 2008 web site. Click here to register, or to update/check your existing registration.

Update: The Host Hotel is sold-out but other hotels remain available. The Autocross event is full and accepting entries to the wait-list only.

All registrations received through midnight end-of-day (Eastern time) on Thursday 3/13/08 are considered First Day applications for Parade acceptance.

Learn about the PCA Escape 2008 to Albuquerque New Mexico. Registration opens in April 2008.

Read the Forbes Traveler article World's Greatest Coastal Drives, containing quotes from PCA members in southern California.

See the 2008 PCA Merchandise Catalog flyer.

Edmonds Porsche History Lesson

This "History Lesson" about Porsche is from Edmonds.com

Porsche cars have a virtually untarnished reputation and are considered among the finest performance vehicles in the world. It's a reputation that's well-deserved. With razor-sharp handling and power aplenty, Porsche vehicles offer a driving experience like no other. It's little wonder that, for many, the marque has come to define the sports car category. For years, the only Porsches available were sleek sports cars, but the manufacturer recently expanded its lineup to include other types of vehicles.

The brand has its roots in the Porsche Engineering Office, founded in Stuttgart, Germany, by Ferdinand Porsche in 1931. Porsche brought with him years of experience as an automotive engineer; in the '20s, while employed with Daimler, his skill was tapped to create Mercedes' iconic SS and SSK sports cars. Porsche has long had close ties with Volkswagen, and the first Porsche vehicles were small two-seat sports cars that were largely based on VW chassis. From 1948-'50, most of these early Porsche cars (the brainchild of Porsche and his son Ferry) were actually built in Austria before production was switched to Zuffenhausen, Germany. Ferdinand's first real production car was the VW Beetle, so it was no surprise that his sports cars used those components and had their air-cooled engine mounted in the rear.

The 1950s saw the birth of two icons, the 356 Speedster with its low-cut windshield and the lightweight, midengined 550 Spyder. Both cars helped Porsche rack up a multitude of wins on the racetrack. In the mid-'60s, the 356 made way for the revered 911. Powered by an all-new six-cylinder engine, the coupe scored two consecutive wins at Monte Carlo. Following in the footsteps of its predecessors, the 911's air-cooled flat-six engine was located in the rear of the vehicle.

By the time the '70s rolled around, Porsche had introduced the 914 (the "affordable" Porsche with a midengine design and a targa top), the mighty 911 turbo, the disrespected 924 (powered by a weak front-mounted, water-cooled inline four) and the flagship 928 (front-mounted V8, four-seat coupe). The '80s saw the birth of the 956, a car that went on to become the most successful racecar of all time. The twin-turbo, all-wheel-drive 959 was also launched; it became the first sports car to win the Paris-Dakar Rally and the street version could hit nearly 200 mph. The athletic 944 debuted in 1983, as did a convertible version of the 911, something that had been missing for some years. The '80s also saw the rebirth of the 924, now with some muscle courtesy of the 944's strong-for-the-time (147-horsepower) inline four.

By the early 1990s the 928 had been discontinued and the 944 was replaced by the similar 968. Because of a lack of dynamic product and a tough market climate, Porsche was suffering financially. The company's savior, the Boxster, debuted in 1997 and brought back the spirit of the old 550 Spyder. In 2003, Porsche did what purists considered a sin as the company brought an SUV, named Cayenne, to the market. However, once those enthusiasts discovered the Cayenne's sporting performance (especially in 450-hp turbo form) all was forgiven. Two years later, Porsche brought out the ferocious (605-hp) Carrera GT supercar.

Throughout its history, Porsche has exhibited amazing resilience, weathering changes in the economic climate and remaining fully independent from any larger automaker. Today, the ever-robust company continues to be known for making vehicles that raise the bar when it comes to performance.

Join the Hendrick Motorsports Champions Club

Join the Hendrick Motorsports Champions Club and enjoy unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to one of NASCAR's top teams through premium HendrickMotorsports.com content. With your membership comes access to various new multimedia links including 360-degree tours of the Hendrick Motorsports complex, an exclusive "Ask a Question" section to get the inside scoop from various team personalities, plus regular emails newsletters featuring "first to know" updates and sponsor messages. Membership will further entitle club members to special offers from the online Hendrick Team Store.

2008 Porsche Cayenne

This 2008 Cayenne has Navigation and the following Options; 18" Cayenne Turbo Wheels, Tiptronic S Transmission, Bi-Xenon Headlights w/Washers, Driver Seat Memory, Front Heated Seats, Light Comfort Package/Memory, Preferred Package, Exterior Package Black, Trailer Hitch w/o Ball, Variable Assist Power Steering, Moonroof, Ski Bag, Automatic Climate Control, Roof Rails in Black, Floor Mats Front and Rear.

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Welcome to Hendrick Porsche

Hendrick Porsche is one of a handful of single point Porsche facilities in the country. We offer exclusive sales, service and parts for Porsche cars.We do this with a small team of experienced professionals, dedicated to making Hendrick Porsche one of the most respected dealerships in the world.Offering unparalleled service, be it pursuing a new purchase or servicing your last one. We strive to make your experience with us one you'll remember.Drop in to see us!