Porsche Reports Success for First Half of 2016
Porsche has experienced steady growth in the first half of this year, a success attributed to the release of the 718 Boxster and Cayman models. Compared to last year, sales in the United States have increased by 6%, while sales in China have grown by 4%.
The luxury car manufacturer delivered over 6,000 new Caymans and nearly 7,000 new Boxsters internationally, and both cars were met by consumers with unparalleled popularity. This year, Porsche has delivered 117,963 new vehicles worldwide, up 3% from deliveries mid-year in 2015.
We’re looking forward to seeing the continued growth of Porsche as they launch the new Panamera in the near future.
To test drive a Porsche, visit indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche St. Louis.
Porsche Reveals the 2017 Panamera
Last week—on Tuesday, June 28th—Porsche revealed the 2017 Panamera at a world premier event in Berlin, Germany. The event included 300 members of the press as well as guests from the entertainment, business, and sports industries. The 2017 Panamera has been completely reimagined, and Porsche was more than excited to show it off. Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG said, “We have tapped into the segment of luxury sport sedans with the Panamera. Since it launched in 2009, over 150,000 units of the Panamera have been sold. The new model represents a completely redeveloped automobile—with new engines, a new design, and new technologies. Furthermore, we are now manufacturing the second generation of the vehicle entirely at our Leipzig production site. To this end, we have invested a sum of 500 million Euros, which includes a completely new body manufacturing facility.” Some of the new Panamera features include:
Twin-Turbo Engines
Eight-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission
550hp Panamera Turbo Engine or 440hp Panamera 4S Engine
All-Wheel Drive
Three-Chamber Air Suspension
Rear Axle Steering
Electronic 4D Chassis Control
Porsche Advanced Cockpit
Porsche Communication Management
Porsche Connect
To learn more about the 2017 Porsche Panamera, stop by indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche St. Louis.
A Look at the New 718 Cayman
The 718 Cayman is Porsche’s sharp, speedy two-door coupe. Take a peek at the special features of this new model.
- A Two-Liter Engine
- More Horsepower than Previous Models
- Up to 380 Nm Torque (Between 1,950 and 4,500 RPM)
- Top Speeds of 177 MPH
- Outstanding Agility
- Improved Lateral Rigidity and Wheel Tracking
- Stronger Brake System
- A Masculine, Muscular Appearance
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- A Sport Steering Wheel
- Porsche Communication Management as a Standard Feature
- 150-Watt Sound Package
This model is important to the Porsche brand because it marks the first of many two-door coupes to be manufactured at the company’s headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. Previously, the brand’s two-door sports cars have been assembled at the Volkswagen facility in Osnabrück, Germany. Albrecht Reimold, Executive Board Member for Production and Logistics for Porsche AG, described, “The production launch of the Cayman successor models was executed to our full satisfaction… [The team] handled this production launch impeccably. This is further proof that our employees work with perfection and passion on a daily basis to enable a very special Porsche experience for our customers.” The company is excited to bring another leg of production back to its headquarters, and it expects to produce 240 vehicles per day by August. The new 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S can be ordered now, and they will arrive on the European market in September 2016 and on the American market several months later.
Learn more about the new 718 Cayman here and find it at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche St. Louis in the upcoming months.
The Porsche 718 Boxster not only looks impressive on the outside but it has three exciting technical innovations on the inside that we’re excited to share with you. The four-cylinder turbo vehicle features PSM Sport Mode, a Sport Response Button, and a Dynamic Boost Function to make driving a Porsche even more thrilling.
- Porsche Stability Management. The PSM (Porsche Stability Management) Sport Mode allows drivers to explore performance limits such as on a circuit track or winter driver training on a low-friction surface along with hard braking. It provides a sportier road-feel to the vehicle and the driver can maneuver the vehicle with better agility. This function can be turned on or off at anytime the driver desires.
- Sport Response Button. Unleash power with a push of a button. The 718 Boxster provides adrenaline with the Sport Response Button. It’s located on the steering wheel and gives the driver 20 seconds of maximum acceleration.
- Dynamic Boost Function. The Dynamic Boost Function enables the turbo in the car by maintaining the charge pressure during load changes (for example, when the accelerator pedal is released briefly). This is achieved by just interrupting fuel injection, whereas the throttle valve remains open. As a result, the engine reacts with practically no delay to another press of the accelerator pedal
These three technical innovations within the Porsche 718 Boxster provide great performance, agility, and spontaneous response. Making for a more quick and efficient car, all while remaining comfortable. Want to learn more about the 718 Boxster? Contact one of our Porsche specialists today at Porsche St. Louis.
What To Expect From The 2017 Porsche Macan
It’s been quite a year so far for Porsche enthusiasts with the release of the new 911 Carrera and the 718 Boxster and Cayman models. Porsche is keeping the ball rolling by adding new features to the Macan this year. Here is what we have learned about the 2017 Macan updates and release date.
First of all, one of the most exciting additions to the 2017 Porsche Macan is the new base trim, making it the fourth Macan model available.
The Macan also has a new engine under the hood. The model boasts a four-cylinder 2.0-liter engine that is turbocharged making it powerful and fast. The engine roars achieving 0-60 sprints in 6.1 seconds and it has a top speed of 142 mpg. The new model is also fuel-efficient achieving 25 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg in the city.
Other new features include the Porsche Communication Management system, Bi-Xenon headlights, lane departure warning system and 8-way power adjustable seats.
The new 2017 Macan starts at $47,500. Contact one of our Porsche specialists at Porsche St. Louis to learn more about the new Macan’s arrival.
Porsche St. Louis Unveils 2017 Porsche 911
On April 14, 2016, Porsche St. Louis ushered in the new 2017 Porsche 911. Porsche customers and enthusiasts joined us at our dealership to get a first look at the all-new 2017 911.
Throughout the evening guests enjoyed tasty hors’ devours and cocktails served from a 911 Ice Sculpture Bar. Each guest was sent home with a Porsche 911 car collector’s item as a token of appreciation for joining us for the festive night.
Of course the start of the show was the new 911! This updated version of the 911 continues the legacy of being an authentic Porsche sports car, while providing compelling comfort for any drive. The enhanced front and rear design enhances the 911’s sharp lines. New twin-turbo engines provide the driver with increased power (414 horsepower to be precise), considerably more torque, high rpm limits and lower consumption. Guests couldn’t get enough of it! They were each taking turns sitting inside the vehicle and taking photos of it and with it.
indiGO Auto Group CEO and Porsche St. Louis Dealer Principal Todd Blue said, “We appreciate everyone who joined us for our first ever Porsche launch in St. Louis. It was a wonderful evening celebrating the heritage of the incredible Porsche brand and the many attributes of the new 911.”
Take a look at photos of the event on our Facebook page here and check out our full Porsche inventory on our website here.
Automotive News released an article today forecasting that the Macan will be Porsche’s new top-seller. A leader from Porsche’s dealer advisory board said targeted sales of around 17,000 vehicles in 2016 is that will make this crossover become the top-selling nameplate this year.
“Two new models on sale this year will help the Macan overtake its big brother crossover, the Porsche Cayenne, said Todd Blue, CEO of indiGO Auto Group, which has three Porsche stores, in St. Louis, Houston and Rancho Mirage, California. Customer enthusiasm for the compact-cross-over segment is another factor.”
Mr. Blue added, “Porsche executives have long expected the Macan to become the brand’s top-seller, and, with supplies freeing up, it looks like 2016 will be the year the Macan passes the Cayenne. But Cayenne sales are likely to increase this year, too.”
Automotive News reported the Macan was the brand’s second largest seller in 2015 behind on the Cayenne. Porsche sold 3,533 Macans in 2015.
Mr. Blue predicts, “The growth is going to come in 2016 from crossover SUVs.”
Once production of the new Macan variants has normalized, Mr. Blue expects 20 percent of the nameplate’s sales to come from the four-cylinder model and another 15 to 20 percent from the new GTS.
According to indiGO Auto Group CEO Todd Blue, You’ll Be Amazed By The 4-Cylinder Porsche Macan starting at $48,550
Automotive News reported that Porsche has announced it is unveiling a four-cylinder Macan later this month at the New York Auto Show. This model will be the brand’s new entry-level crossover and the price will begin at just $48,550.
Here in the United States this is the fourth model in the Macan line-up. In addition, Porsche offers the Macan S, Turbo and the GTS. The new Macan will be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine that Porsche describes as “sporty and highly efficient.” The vehicle produces 252 hp and 273 pounds-feet of torque. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes 6.1 seconds, and top track speed is an impressive 142 mph.
Todd Blue, CEO of indiGO Auto Group was quoted in the article sharing that “Porsche loyalists won’t find the four-cylinder Macan lacking.” He added, “With Porsche, it’s all about the performance, power-to-weight ratio, the balance and obviously the efficiency of the car,” Blue said. “When customers drive it, they’ll be amazed by the car and, not the least of which, [the] value for the dollar.”
indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche St. Louis is now taking orders for the new Macan. Call us at (888) 377-4319 for more information.
The Porsche 911 R Is Here
Porsche enthusiasts, fasten your seatbelts. The long-awaited Porsche 911 R has finally made its world debut at the Geneva International Motor Show this week. The Geneva International Motor Show is an annual auto show held each year in March in Geneva, Switzerland. This is the show where exotic supercars, prototypes and exciting debuts are made in the automotive world. What better place for the Porsche 911 R to be introduced?
The Porsche 911 R pays homage to the original 911R (R for Racing) from 1967. Like its legendary predecessor, the new 911 R features a systematic lightweight construction, a high level of performance and an unfiltered driving experience.
The 911 R is limited to 991 units worldwide and represents the lightest available version of the 911 with a curb weight of just 3021 pounds. Powered by a 500 hp four-liter naturally aspirated flat-six engine which is mated to a six-speed manual transmission, the 911 R underscores Porsche’s commitment to building emotional and engaging high-performance sports cars with a maximum amount of driving pleasure. Developed by Porsche’s motorsport department, the 911 R is the third model to use Porsche’s latest generation of high-performance naturally aspirated flat-six engines alongside the track-bred 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS models.
This Porsche was made for the purists, and Porsche St. Louis is thrilled for its debut. Pricing starts at $184,900 and only 991 of these specials will be made. Call Porsche St. Louis for more information at (888) 368-7151.
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