14 Characteristics That Make Porsches Special - Introducing "The Last Turn" - Listen To Sound Nacht 2014 + 13 More

Published: Tue, 11/04/14

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Have You Tried The Porsche GTS Routes App Yet? We Have And Think You Just Might Like It. 
Porsche GTS Routes App
What do you need for unfiltered driving pleasure? Not just the perfect car, but the perfect route and people who share your passion. That's what the Porsche GTS community is all about and the Porsche GTS Routes App is your entry to this new community powered by you and Porsche. We spent some time playing with the newest App from Porsche recently and share our thoughts on it in this post.
"The Last Turn" 
Joe Siffert
We're excited to introduce you to FLATSIXES.com's newest contributor, Leonard Turner.  With a background in photography spanning more than 5 decades, Leonard was Porsche Panorama’s chief photographer for some 40 years. His photographs have been published in numerous books and magazines including Autoweek, Road & Track, Automobile, Christophorus, and Excellence (just to name a few).  It was with this background in mind that we asked Leonard to open his archives to you and share them here on FLATSIXES.com.  Our plan is to share one of Leonard's images with you every other week, along with the story behind it, in this newest feature, "The Last Turn".  Read more about the story behind this photo of Porsche legend Joe Siffert in Leonard's inaugural post.
Winter Is Coming! Is Your Porsche Ready?
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It never fails.  Each year when we publish our post about preparing our Porsches for winter storage some of you feel the need to gloat over the fact that you get to drive your Porsche year round based on your local climate.  Others say we're not intrepid enough and that our Porsches would be fine in the snow. While we still think it's a personal choice, we did listen to you. That's why you'll find info in this post that covers both situations.  If you plan on storing your Porsche this winter we have 14 winter storage tips and techniques you should think about.  If you plan on driving your Porsche through the winter, then these 6 tips are for you.
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Porsche Continues Its Profitable Run During The First 9 Months Of 2014
 
The first three quarters of the year are in the history books for Porsche and they were good ones.  Revenue, profit and head count all were positive. 

 Here Are The Highlights
14 Characteristics That Make Air-Cooled Porsches Special
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For those that are lucky enough to own and drive them you probably know most of what you'll see about air-cooled Porsches in this video. However, Norwegian Porsche owner, Raymond Linna, found a way to explain his love for air-cooled Porsches in this funny and kitsch video that makes it worth watching.  Click here to see what we mean.
Watch And Listen To Porsche Sound Nacht 2014
Porsche Sound Nacht 2014
U.S. Porsche Sales, By Model, For October
 
Porsche Cars North America announced their October sales today and surprise, surprise, they're up again! 


Porsche Cars North America October 2014 Sales Highlights
This Is What The New Cayman GTS Sounds Like
Cayman Sounds
Does a video require background music if you can listen to the unfiltered engine sound of a Porsche Cayman GTS? This video answers that question quite nicely.
Pictures, Pricing, Specs And Video Of The New, Limited Edition, Panamera Exclusive Series
Porsche Panamera Exclusive Series
Porsche's "Exclusive" Department has been customizing Porsches for years.  Earlier this week they announced the first Panamera Exclusive Series in the form of a limited edition Panamera Turbo S Executive.  Check out this post for the unique features that make this Panamera so "Exclusive" and expensive.
Porsche Cars Canada Sales, By Model, For October
 
Porsche Cars Canada announced their October sales today and surprise, surprise, they're up again and it's another new record!


Porsche Cars Canada October 2014 Sales Highlights
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Video: A Family Tradition Of Outlaw 356s
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What We Can Tell About The 2015 911 GT3 RS Via The Leaked Die Cast Model
Porsche 911 GT3 die-cast
By now you may have seen the leaked picture of Porsche's newest model, the 991 generation 2015 GT3 RS. By model, I don't mean a variant of their current motor car lineup, I mean a 1:43 scale die cast model. The model itself, judging by the packaging and the font used on the base, appears to be one of the officially licensed 'Porsche Design Driver's Selection' models, but it hasn't been officially released yet. So, what can we tell from this model and how will it translate to the car on the showroom floor?  Read on to find out.
Porsche's Pictures, Video And Results In The WEC At Shanghai, China
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As usual, no spoilers here. However, once you click through, you'll know the outcome and will have access to our full race report along with Porsche's pictures and video from the event. Read more here.
Meet This Year's Winner Of The Porsche International Cup Scholarship
2015 International Cup Scholarship Winner Matteo Cairoli
For two days candidates for the Porsche International Cup Scholarship did battle on and off the track.  Their driving skills were tested right alongside their ability to handle the press.  Of the nine drivers only one could win.  That person is Matteo Cairoli.  Here's what winning the Scholarship means. 
7 Airports Where A Porsche Might Meet You At The Gate When Flying Delta
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Porsche Announces Voluntary Safety Recall On 4,428 Sports Cars
 
Late on Monday Porsche announced a voluntary safety recall on 4,428 two door sports cars. 


Here Are The Details
Porsche Stories Popular In Our Archives Right Now!
It's hard to believe, but we've been publishing FLATSIXES.com for over seven (7) years now.  In that time, we've published thousands and thousands of stories.  While some are relevant only in the moment, the majority of them are what we call "evergreen".  Thanks to the power of search and social media, lots of our older stories are looked at by others every day.   Here are a four of our recent stories that are popular this month. Be sure to keep them alive by giving them a "thumbs up" on Facebook, Tweeting them or otherwise sharing them with like minded Porsche friends. 

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