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New 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera Upholds its Legendary Status, Says MotorWeek

In a new review of the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera, MotorWeek notes that as of this model year, all Porsches are turbo. Driving purists need not fret, however, the 911 still sets the standard for high-end sports cars. Click "play" in the video below to watch the full report.

The engine is still a flat-six cylinder, now just 3.0-liters; but with a pair of turbos, ratcheting output up to 370 horsepower. That’s a 20 hp increase from last year, and 90 more hp than the original 911 Turbo. And it still revs way past 7,000 RPM using…

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The new Porsche Boxster convertible brings the best of two worlds together



Ever wondered where the word "Boxster" comes from when we talk about the stunning new 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster and Boxster S? It's not as weird as it may seem.

It simply combines "boxer"--the horizontally opposed type of engine configuration--and "roadster"--classic two-seater convertible style--into one unique offering.

And this newest Boxster body style from Porsche is miles ahead of its closest competition; it offers precision handling and spacious headroom, a sleek and…

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Office Chair RS: Keeping the Porsche 911 Feel Alive

Sinking into the seats of your Porsche 911 becomes quite a natural feeling. So natural in fact, that other seats often just don’t do it anymore.

Never leave the comfort of your luxury sports seat again with the office chair RS, the original Porsche 911 sports seat designed to transform your experience at work.

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Twin Turbos in New 2017 Porsche 911 Provide a Big Boost, Says CNET

The soon-to-be-released 2017 Porsche 911 has updated its power plant, replacing the previously available 3.4- and 3.8-liter engines with a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged version. Less is more, finds CNET. Click "play" in the video clip below to watch the full report.

The slightly smaller engine is a little less loud. CNET advises opting for the sport exhaust, which fills the cabin with sound thanks to "Sound Symposer" technology.

Although a slight turbo lag is noticeable at times, the turbo thrust pulls the 911 through corner after corner with exhilaration...

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Introducing the Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment system

In the age of technology, it should come to no surprise that virtually every single business vertical is looking for ways to keep their customers connected. Today's trends in auto technology, for instance, are leveraging driver assistance, navigation systems and in-car entertainment to connect drivers to their automobiles. In the example of Porsche, the German automaker first unveiled the new Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment in the Panamera Turbo S Exclusive Series. Now, drivers can enjoy this infotainment system from the comfort of their Panamera, Cayenne or Macan.

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The Porsche 718 Boxster Makes Its American Debut, and it Just Gets Better

Last week the Porsche 718 Boxster made its American premiere at the New York Auto Show, just a few weeks after its world debut in Geneva earlier this month.

”In its 718 Boxster, Porsche is deliberately revisiting the concept of the legendary 718 mid-engine sports car. With its lightweight construction, strong four cylinder flat engine and precise chassis, it won numerous international races in tine 1950s and 1960s,” says Porsche.

 

 

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Tom Williams Porsche is Now Porsche Birmingham!

Big news for all of our loyal drivers out in the Irondale, AL area and beyond we've changed our name! Before we were known all around as Tom Williams Porsche but now we will be Porsche Birmingham. This name change will have no effect on our outstanding services and friendly professional staff members, so you can be sure you'll get the same excellent assistance every time you come in. And if you're interested in a new model today, why not consider the 2016 Porsche Boxster? Click for more details:

 

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Porsche Accessories Accessorize Your Life



At Tom Williams Porsche, we are all about explaining how Porsche vehicles can provide you with so much more than performance. Of course, that part is very important, and we want it to always be that way, but the Porsche brand can fit your lifestyle in many different ways, as it allows for personalization, and the accessories to let you enjoy the things you like to do, or need to do.

With the Porsche parts…

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Porsche Shows its Models Can Store Your Cargo



When you think about new Porsche models, the first think is performance, luxury, style. We are betting storage space is low on the list. That's fine, we want you to think of those first three, but to know that there is storage on our vehicles.

Take the Porsche 911 Carrera, for example. It provides you with rear folding seats that for an easy option to store or place something in the sports car. In…

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Throwback Thursday: 50 Years of the Porsche 911

It's Thursday, and not only does that mean the weekend is near, it means it's time to get our nostalgia on. That's right, it's Throwback Thursday, and today we're bringing you this short clip, from the PicClick YouTube channel. Watch as the Porsche 911 morphs through 50 years of evolution in just 30 seconds, starting with the classic, and ending with 991. This is from the front view, but side-view and rear-view clips are available as well. See it for yourself, here: At Tom Williams Porsche, we
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