MotorWeek Marvels at Freshly Released 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster

To say that we here at Porsche Birmingham excited for the release of the 2017 718 Boxster, the German automaker's all-new rear-wheel-drive roadster, would be a massive understatement.

In fact, we're so enamored by the 718 Boxster that we feel words quite simply do not do it justice.

So, instead, we turn your attention to the clip below. Tag along with the fine folks at MotorWeek, as they take this drop-top dynamo for a test drive:

Though the 718 Boxster's base engine -- a 300-horsepower 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder -- is certainly impressive in its own right, it's…

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2017 Porsche Cayenne Defies Expectations

It's always a rare treat to drive a crossover that's equally luxurious, sophisticated and technologically advanced. Fortunately for you, those are the qualities that best define the 2017 Porsche Cayenne!

Take a look at the Instagram post above and it's clear that the 2017 Cayenne presents eye-catching beauty and serious curb appeal...

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Pure Driving Pleasure Defines the 2017 Porsche 911

Are you looking for a sports car that always delivers heart-racing power and breathtaking performance during every drive? Then, we have great news for you as the 2017 Porsche 911 is about to turn your driving dreams into reality!

If you watched MotorWeek's Road Test, then you can tell that "sports car" hardly does justice for the new Porsche 911. A better term would be super car or high-performance machine, but sports car just doesn't cut it!

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2017 Porsche Cayenne is a Genuine Sports Car

 

A Sports Car that gives us what we're looking for: that feeling of being alive.

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When you picture a sports car, the last thing that comes to mind is a luxury crossover like the 2017 Porsche Cayenne. But, there's no doubt that the 2017 Cayenne lives up to Porsche's unparalleled reputation for high-octane power and high-performance.

Just because it's a luxury crossover doesn't mean it can't also be a sports car. And, the proof is in the pudding.

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High-Performance Meets Luxury in the 2016 Porsche Macan

Typically, you wouldn't associate high-performance with a luxury crossover. But, there's no doubt that the 2016 Porsche Macan is not your typical luxury crossover SUV!

If you want the performance of a sports car in a crossover body, the 2016 Macan simply can't be beaten. Of course, the Macan also boasts an opulently designed, modern cabin that's home to a stunning array of high-tech features!

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Porsche Panamera is the Sports Coupe of Your Dreams

It's not every day that a new car takes our breath away here at Porsche Birmingham. But, that's exactly what transpired when we got our first peek at the stunning Porsche Panamera Turbo and 4S!

The Panamera is truly a sports car for the modern world as it blends world class performance in a luxurious driving environment. Simply put, the Porsche Panamera is everything a sports car should aspire to be for drivers around the Birmingham, AL area!

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NY Times Reviews 2016 Porsche Macan S

Building on the remarkable success of Porsche's full size Cayenne SUV (now its best-seller), the German automaker famous for the 911 sports car has introduced a smaller crossover, the Macan. As New York Times auto critic points out in a new review, fans of Porsche's sports cars should be excited as profits from the SUVs drive improvements in Boxsters, Caymans and 911s.

The Macan S model tested bolted from 0-60 mph in five seconds flat - not bad for an SUV of any size. Base Macans have a turbocharged four-cylinder engine...

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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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