Coveted Porsche 918 Spyder At Home on the Track

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A supercar as efficient as it is eye-catching? Porsche delivers all that and more with the 2015 918 Spyder.

A high-powered spin on the hybrid, the 918 Spyder combines a V8 engine with an electric drive system for a total 887 horsepower. Featuring E-Power, Hybrid and Sport Hybrid modes, providing varying levels of responsiveness, it’s as at home on the track as it is in the suburban streets. Switch on Hot Lap mode for a true test of this vehicle’s speed.

Porsche 2015 918 SpyderAccording to Porsche, the 918 Spyder can reach over 211 mph in its most intensive mode, and can reach 60 mph in less than 3 seconds. This powerful performance comes with an added bonus: a surprisingly efficient fuel economy of 67MPGe when both the engine and electric drive system is used.

2015 918 Porsche Spyder interiorSleek exterior styling mirrors the vehicle’s exhilarating performance. Low-slung and curving, the 918 Spyder draws on Porsche’s racing heritage to craft a vehicle that sets the precedent for supercars everywhere and makes it a true collector’s item. To learn more about this impressive Porsche model or preview other available inventory, contact Park Place Porsche Dallas.

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2015 Porsche Boxster is Built for the Driving Enthusiast

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The Porsche Boxster was first unveiled in 1996, as an unique performance roadster concept with a distinctive mid-mounted boxer engine. The 2015 Porsche Boxster continues the boxer engine legacy, combining new lightweight construction with Porsche’s renowned agility and cornering dynamics. Sprinting from 0-62 mph in 5.8 seconds, the Boxster handles hairpin turns with ease, proving that fun is the main objective of this sports car. A new version of thermal management assists in reducing friction and optimizing efficiency. For those who want a more responsive driving experience, select the “Sport” button on the center console—engine dynamics will tune for true performance driving.

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The Boxster’s performance is only matched by its sleek style. Curving lines rise to a fully electric convertible rooftop, which, when lowered, takes your driving experience from “dynamic” to “truly exceptional.” Cruising down the highway with the wind in your hair, it’s not hard to see why the Boxster is one of Porsche’s most popular models.

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The interior is similarly outfitted with dynamic driving in mind. With all controls close to hand, the cockpit is designed for high performance driving, without sacrificing comfort. Elegant leather and silver-toned detailing finish off this stylishly appointed interior.

Ready for a test drive? Head to Park Place Porsche in Dallas today and check out this sporty stunner for yourself.

Park Place Porsche Prepares for the Lone Star Le Mans September 19 – 20

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Circuit of the Americas in Austin to host the only U.S. race in the
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Park Place Porsche held an open house Saturday, September 13, in their newly redesigned showroom on Lemmon Avenue. While the new space was impressive, the real stars were the 911 RSR and 919 Hybrid racecars. The 919 Hybrid will be making its North American track debut this weekend at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas (COTA), during the Lone Star Le Mans September 19 – 20.

As the United States’ only Grand Prix track, COTA will feature the fourth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) September 20th. The six-hour race will start at 5 p.m. with the sun scheduled to set at 7:43 p.m., making it the maiden night race for COTA. The six Porsche 919 Hybrid drivers will rely on their recent twilight and night racing experience at the 24-hour Le Mans.

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“We are highly motivated going into Austin and want to benefit from everything we have learned so far, “ said Fritz Enzinger, Vice President LMP1. “It is almost like the kick off of a second season, but under new conditions. For a long time the Le Mans preparations dominated everything. Then we had a strong performance there and emerged together from what was the harsh end of it. The Porsche 919 Hybrid’s new aero package was working straight out of the box. Now we have to transfer everything to racing. If we get that right, I have no doubts
we will be competitive and achieve the appropriate results.”

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With its hybrid powered Le Mans Prototype (LMP1), the Porsche Team enters the most innovative race car in the field and has set high goals for the remaining five rounds of the World Championship.

“Park Place Porsche is proud to have a team running in Austin this weekend,” said Patrick Huston, Park Place Porsche general manager. “Park Place Porsche has been active in racing for years. While we sponsor a professional team, we also work hand-in-hand with clients who have an interest in building a competitive car and learning how to handle it on the track.”

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Following are some facts and figures about Porsche’s entries in the upcoming COTA race:

  • COTA’s length is 5.513 kilometers (3.427 miles.) One lap features nine right-hand turns and 11 left-handers. The circuit, designed by German architect Hermann Tilke, has 40 meters difference in altitude and is run counter-clockwise. The longest straight-away is 1.2 kilometers (about ¾ of one mile.)
  • In 2013, the race winner completed 187 laps (1,030.93 kilometers or 640.59 miles) in six hours. Over this distance each of the two Porsche 919 Hybrid cars would generate and utilize 195 kilowatt hours (kWh) – an amount of electrical power that would light a 60-Watt incandescent light bulb for almost 20 weeks.
  • In normal racing mode (without any safety car periods), the Porsche 919 Hybrid must refuel every 31 laps. This would mean five pit stops for refueling per car. Two fuel tank fills (62 laps) with one set of the Michelin race tires is the Porsche Team’s target for COTA.
  • 29 cars total are on the entry list for the fourth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship. Nine of them compete in the LMP1 category alongside the Porsche 919 Hybrid cars. The Porsche car numbers, 20 and 14, stand for the year of Porsche’s return to top-level motorsport.
  • The Porsche Team shipped 35 tons of airfreight on the world tour. The majority of the freight travels from Austin straight to Fuji, to Shanghai, to Sakhir and then to the final race in Sao Paulo. The equipment includes two race cars, one spare chassis, four engines, four gearboxes, three suspension sets, 100 rims, 120 radios and headsets, about 400 meters of electric and IT cables, four tool cabinets and 30 fireproof overalls and helmets for the team.
  • In the WEC standings after three out of eight races, the Porsche Team with 60 points is currently third behind Toyota (115) and Audi (114). In Le Mans, double points were awarded.
  • With these two LMP1 cars, the Porsche 911 RSRs from the GT categories of the WEC and the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship (USCC), there are a total of seven Porsche racecars running in Austin.

Park Place Porsche is located at 5113 Lemmon Avenue, near Love Field Airport, in Dallas.

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Park Place Bodywerks: Body Shop Now Open In Fort Worth

Park Place Bodywerks is proud to announce our newest full-service body shop in Fort Worth servicing all of the luxury brands Park Place represents.  Specializing in paintless dent repair, structural and mechanical repairs, painting, and refinishing, Bodywerks is staffed with factory-trained technicians and paint specialists working with state-of-the-art technology to ensure like-new results every time. We know that you have a choice when it comes to where you take your car for collision repair, so at Park Place Bodywerks, we promise to provide all our customers with the standard of excellence that has come to be synonymous with the Park Place name.  We repair all our cars with OEM parts specifically designed to your vehicle.

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Each repair is held to within a millimeter standard and run through a rigorous series of checks before we know it is ready to be returned to you as good as new. All production employees receive the highest levels of training and work with the latest equipment so that they can perform at the highest level of competence. Our technicians utilize the wireless network in the shops to access the information they need from laptops wherever they are, be it in their stalls or out in the lot inspecting accident repairs. At our auto repair and body shop we are constantly searching for the latest, most advanced equipment and software available to help our members be as informed, productive and proficient as possible.

With our online repair tracker, you can track the progress of your vehicle repair in real time. As your vehicle passes through each phase of the repair process, the status is updated in the system so you will always know what is going on with the repairs to your vehicle. It’s this level of service that makes Park Place Bodywerks unique.  Scheduling an appraisal appointment is quick and easy, you can use our convenient online form at bodyshop.parkplace.com or call us at 844-785-8481.

Park Place Bodywerks by the numbers:

•           One of only four certified Rolls-Royce repair, paint and body shop facilities in the country.

•           One of 10 certified Bentley body shop and repair facilities in the nation.

•           The largest Mercedes-Benz Tier 2 aluminum certified collision repair facility in the country.

•           Authorized Lexus dealer collision repair, body and paint facility.

•           Largest Certified Porsche collision repair and paint facility in the Southwest United States.

•           The only Jaguar Certified Dealer Collision Repair facility in DFW.

•           One of only seven certified McLaren body shops in the country; only one in the southwest.

•           Only authorized Maserati collision repair facility in North Texas.

•           The only Volvo Certified Dealer Collision Repair facility in Dallas/ Fort Worth.

•           Dallas / Ft. Worth only certified Land Rover collision repair facility.

•           Only Mercedes-Benz Sprinter certified body shop in Dallas/Fort Worth.

•           Only Authorized Lotus collision repair facility in North Texas.

•           One of only two Nissan GTR Certified facilities in over 1000 miles.

Porsche’s Roaring Reemergence in the 82nd Le Mans after 16 years of Silence

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Porsche Le Mans 2014

After a 16 year hiatus, Porsche will once again compete in the top category of what is certainly the world’s toughest car race. In Le Mans, France starting at 3:00 pm on June 14, 2014 Porsche’s attempt to return to glory will begin. Le Mans is a 24 hour long race that consists of only the world’s finest and fastest car, drivers and teams. With 56 cars in the field and over a quarter million spectators in the grand stands Le Mans has been known around the globe by all speed enthusiasts as the premier race since 1923. When it comes to top class automotive engineering, performance and innovation there is no other race that comes close to Le Mans. This is the race where legends are made; the difference between agony and ecstasy is measured in millimeter and milliseconds.

Porsche is a record holder at Le Mans with 16 overall victories, the first in 1970 and the last in 1988 along with being the first to ever win with a turbo in 1976. Yet this year the legendary sports car manufacturer has no experience to benefit from due to its absence over the past 16 Le Mans. For the first year of the LMP1 project the target is to get one of the fast Porsche 919 Hybrids to the finish line at the marathon. The Porsche team consists of 86 members and each of them known the tradition of excellence that they place on their shoulders once they put on the Porsche crest.

Porsche is fielding its most innovative prototypes at the 82nd 24 hours of Le Mans. The two Porsche 919 Hybrid cars with start numbers 14 and 20 will be driven by two trios of drivers: Romain Dumas (France), Neel Jani (Switzerland), Marc Lieb (Germany) and Timo Bernhard (Germany), Brendon Hartley (New Zealand), Mark Webber (Australia). These six world-class drivers have between them a total of 37 appearances at Le Mans.

With Le Mans being the apex of automotive creativity and competition there are some new regulations this year. These new guidelines call for a totally new LMP1 car with an enclosed roof and increased visibility zones to improve the safety of the driver. Other new regulations aim to reduce fuel consumption by 30% in the last 21 years. They hope to accomplish this monumental feat by having all the manufactures utilize hybrid technology through both the recovery of kinetic energy through state of the art breaking systems and the reuse of exhaust from the turbo charger.

As the Porsche team hits the track in hope regain its status as a Le Mans powerhouse you can show your support for the team by putting the crest on your chest as well. Park Place Porsche has a huge selection of Porsche accessories and clothing items available to let every race fan show their support.

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Ultimate Father’s Day Gift For The Dad Who Has Almost Everything

Father’s Day has kids and wives seeking the perfect gift for Dads across the country and the proverbial necktie probably isn’t high on Dad’s list. So this year, Park Place Dealerships is helping out by offering the Ultimate Father’s Day Gift: nine luxury vehicles worth more than $1.43 million.

A car for each day and two additional vehicles for special evenings out, Park Place has created the ideal lineup of cars for the perfect Father’s Day. Included in the package:

Monday DriverLexus LS 460 to start off Dad’s work week off with a smooth ride
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Tuesday DriverMcLaren 650S Spider when Dad needs to be somewhere fast
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Wednesday DriverJaguar F-Type Coupe to outmaneuver those mid-week blues
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Thursday DriverMaserati Ghibli has the right attitude to deliver Dad into Friday
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Friday DriverPorsche Macan has plenty of room for Dad’s golf clubs
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Friday EveningRolls-Royce Wraith for Dad to wine and dine Mom
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Saturday DriverVolvo XC90 to take the kids to their sporting events
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Saturday EveningBentley Continental GTC for a night at the Opera and dinner
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Sunday DriverMercedes-Benz GL 450 is the ideal car to pull the boat to the lake
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Dad will appreciate each of these fine vehicles for their respective driving experience. But he will most appreciate the exceptional ownership experience provided by Park Place. With a highly-trained sales team and service technicians, as well as the beautiful facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, Dad may never want to leave one of Park Place’s 17 dealerships.

According to the National Retail Federation, consumers will spend more than $12.5 billion on gifts for Dad this year.  Topping the list of purchases is the simple greeting card followed by apparel, dinner or tickets to a sporting event, electronics, and of course, the ‘I couldn’t think of anything to get you’ gift card.

This year, Father’s Day is celebrated on Sunday, June 15. A movement to honor fathers began in the early 1900’s and in 1972, President Richard Nixon made Father’s Day a permanent national holiday. Today, the holiday is recognized around the world but the date varies by country.

The 2015 Porsche Macan: Porsche’s Newest Animal is Finally Released

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If the sports car purist in you is screaming to get behind the wheel of a machine meant for speed and hugging curves, but your practical side says buying a two seated speed machine is just not a smart move – well then you are going to be just fine. With the release of Porsche’s newest vehicle, the Porsche Macan, your inner speed demon and responsible parent sides can find a common ground in the driver’s seat of this amazing new machine. The Macan is the new brother of its enormously successful predecessor the Cayenne. Although the Macan is the new kid on the block, and definitely the smaller member of the family when it comes to cabin size, it still packs a punch the way only a SUV by Porsche can.

The Macan S comes barreling in with a 340-hp, 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 with all-wheel drive and a seven-speed transmission to ensure that even though there might be a back seat full of happy meals and soccer equipment, you still feel the power of driving a Porsche. The Macan is the perfect fusion of performance and utility: it maintains the essence of a sport car while not skimping on the comfort or function of an SUV. And with a base asking price just south of $50,000, this perfect package is also surprisingly affordable.

Looking for even more power and performance? Come by Porsche Dallas and take a test drive the Macan Turbo  – a total track tempest that hauls tail and a couple of golf bags.. The Macan is available now at Park Place Porsche Dallas.

For more reviews and run downs of the Macan, check out these articles by some of the most trusted publications in the industry: Autoweek, Motor Trend and Car and Driver.

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Porsche Exhaust Audio Clips; Sounds That Will Give You Chills

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3, 2, 1, go. You feel it – those chills down the back of your spine, goose bumps cover your skin, the hair on the back of your neck raises. You feel that lethal combination of nervous and excited, then all at once the rush hits you. Adrenaline pumping through your veins from a sound that runs through the memories of your childhood when you used to watch your older brother and his friends tinker with and race cars.

It is a sound like the roar of the king of the jungle, but at the same time is unmistakable as a man’s machine. It is that sweet purr your ears are blessed with when you press the gas pedals to the floor board. When you sit behind the steering wheel of a Porsche, place your heavy foot on the pedal until the floor pushes back at you, the sensation is intensified tenfold and the people at Porsche know that.

That is why the good people of Porsche have created the Porsche Exhaust Sound Bites/ Audio Clips. They provide a chance for anyone who wants to experience the hair raising sensation of hearing the roar of a wide variety of the legendary automakers’ vehicles’ exhaust systems. Go ahead click around. Enjoy the almost sensual sound of a Porsche 911 Carrera (997) or listen to the smooth scream of the Boxster 981.

If just hearing the sound isn’t good enough for you or simply hearing it is music to your ears leaving you wanting more or maybe even wanting one of your own, you should come by Porsche Dallas located on 6113 Lemmon Ave Dallas, TX 75209. Here you can see, hear and feel any one of Porsche’s moving works of art in person.  We have nation’s largest selection on new Porsche cars for sale and are the number one used Porsche dealer in the country.

We promise to provide you with an unrivaled world class experience in customer service at Park Place Porsche Dallas.

Click on the vehicle exhaust image to hear each Porsche exhaust system in action.

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Two New Luxury Crossovers That You Will Actually Want to be Seen In

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Check out the following 2013 debuts to find a cutting-edge luxury crossover for hauling groceries and kids by day and cruising downtown come nightfall.

Best All-Around Crossover: 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK

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If you like your COV to feel like an SUV, take the Mercedes GLK for a spin. A small SUV by North American standards, the Geländewagen defies the eggy shape of other crossovers with its signature SUV-like verticals. Its growling direct injection V6 and sports-tuned suspension guarantee there will be road muscle to back up your car’s devilish good looks inherited from the manufacturer’s full-size SUVs.

GLK has only been pounding the pavement since 2008, but has whipped up plenty of acclaim during its rookie run. Mercedes’ premium crossover has raised the bar for the whole segment by showing how to harmoniously layer agility, utility, safety, and top-drawer style.

It’s a bold claim in a competition-dense market, but Mercedes easily earns the badge with its choice GLK.

Driver’s Favorite: 2013 PORSCHE CAYENNE2013 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

 

 

Engineered to perfection, the midsize Cayenne crossover developed by Porsche is hot enough for a second look. 21″ rims, performance tread and adaptive sport seats are among the bragging rights that come with ownership of a new Porsche Cayenne. This year, the company is introducing a 29-mpg Diesel for the U.S., plus the chassis-optimized GTS for speed demons everywhere.

Cayenne’s reviewers say she handles like a dream. It seems Porsche had the right idea incorporating responsive design principles into each layer of the car’s hardware.

With standard all-wheel-drive, classic Porsche-style cockpit, nimble footwork and a smooth ride, the Cayenne has earned a reputation as one of the coolest CUVs around.