Woman Buys Porsche Then Totals It As She Drives Off Lot. - New Detuned Boxster And Caymans On Sale + 8 More

Published: Tue, 09/23/14

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Go Carving Canyons In Longhoods With Chad McQueen And Nicolas Hunziker
It's not every day you get to take a couple of R Gruppe Porsches out in an exhilarating cat and mouse chase through some incredible canyon roads.  However, that's exactly what Nicolas Hunziker and Chad McQueen did a few weeks ago on an early morning drive.  Even better, they strategically placed a number of cameras on each Porsche and then edited the footage into an homage to Chad's father's most epic of racing films. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
Chasing A Porsche 918 Spyder On The Stelvio Pass
If you're not familiar with the Stelvio Pass, it's the highest paved mountain pass in the eastern alps and considered by many to be one of the greatest drving roads in the world.  So, in staying with our theme from the post above, here's another great video featuring a Porsche 918 Spyder and the new McLaren P1 being pursued by an Audi R8 V10 up the pass.  What a ride!
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Right Place At Right Time Captures Cool Animated GIF Of Factory Porsche In A Spin
Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.  In the case of this animated GIF it's a little of both.  FLATSIXES.com contributor Roger Garbow spent the weekend at the Circuit of the Americas with Michelin.  Despite the heat and the rain he still managed to have fun.  More importantly, while standing atop the 251 foot observation tower alongside the track at COTA, he captured the exact moment as factory Porsche #910 driven by Fred Mako got caught up in a little with a spinning Audi.  Mako's reflexes and the magic of animated gifs come together in this cool animated gif
Porsche's Pictures and Results In The USCC At The Circuit Of The Americas In Texas
As usual, no spoilers here. However, once you click through you'll immediately no what happened, have the chance to read our race report, see the full results and enjoy our pictures.  
Porsche's Pictures And Results Of The 919 In The Fourth Round Of the World Endurance Championship
Same as above, no spoilers here in our email. However, once you click through you'll have our full race report (it's worth a read even if you know the results already) along with pictures and the latest video from Porsche.
Would You Buy A De-Tuned Boxster Or Cayman?
Over the past week Porsche has quietly launched detuned versions of both the 981 Cayman and the Boxster in select markets.  Where else these new models might show up is anyone's guess.  We have details on both of them and want to know if you would consider buying one if these became available in the U.S.  Learn more and let us know.   
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What's With All The Wacky Porsche Comparisons Lately?
If you've been following us on Facebook this week (your are following us on Facebook, right?) then you know we've been showcasing all sorts of strange vehicles we've seen compared against Porsches over the years.  We're talking lawnmowers, jumbo jets, motorcycles, tanks, pretty much anything you can think of.  The thing about all those comparisons is they're usually for entertainment value vs. a serious head to head.  That's what had us confused with the latest comparison from Auto Express that pits a Cayman GTS against a Macan Turbo. We want to know why?  It does nothing to help potential buyers and they sure aren't Top Gear.  Check it out yourself and let us know what you think about these type of comparisons
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Woman Buys Porsche. Totals It As She Drives Off Lot
I think this might be one of my biggest nightmares.   The day comes to take delivery of your new Porsche.  You head to the dealership full of anticipation and excitement.  Then, as you're pulling out, WHAM, you total your new dream car.  My biggest nightmare became this woman's reality.  
Porsche Stories Popular In Our Archives Right Now!
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