New York Auto Show Awards Porsche the 2013 World Performance Car Award
Published by Autobahn Buzz (New York Auto Show)
Published by Autobahn Buzz (New York Auto Show)
At an event sponsored by Bridgestone Corporation at the New York Auto Show this early morning, the Porsche Boxster as well as Cayman were awarded the 2013 World Performance Car. The Cayman enjoyed its opening night only last November at the International Motor Show in Los Angeles, while the Boxster has been on the market now for a year.
The World Car Awards (WCA) appear every year at the New York Auto Show in four classifications – Car Design, Green Car, Performance Car and Car of the Year. Award winners are actually controlled by an intercontinental panel of 66 automotive published writers from 23 countries. Jurors are selected by the World Car Steering Committee according to automotive influence, experience, expertise and credibility.
Since the beginning of the World Car of the Year Awards featured at the New York Auto Show, Porsche has gained World Performance Car on two other occasions; for the 911 (2012) and also for the Cayman (2006).
In the USA, Canada, Russia, South Africa, Singapore and Germany – since the start of the year Porsche sports autos have actually acquired some 20 honors in nations all around the world.
In Germany, the Porsche 911 in the Carrera 4 version was recently elected ‘Best All-Wheel Drive Car’ in the coupé / cabriolet category by the readers of Auto Bild, fighting off strong competitors to gain the title. Over 100,000 car enthusiasts and Internet customers participated in the once-a-year study.
Discussing the success of the Porsche models, Matthias Müller, President as well as CEO of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG said that the Porsche 911 is actually earning awards after its 50th anniversary year. Even after 50 years, its principle still hold true via top dynamic handing, efficiency as well as extreme emotion. The new Boxster and Cayman likewise possess inherent Porsche 911 DNA, within which they excite Porsche followers and jurors mutually. “At Porsche, we could not be more proud,” said Muller.
The Carrera Porsche 911 produces 350 PS along side the beefed up Carrera S, which breaks the 400 PS threshold. The Porsche 911 has a measured top speed of 304 km/h. The automobile’s weight has actually dropped by 40 kgs while fuel economy has dropped by 16 percent. The starting price for the Porsche 911 Carrera begin at 90,417 Euro, (including the European VAT).
The Porsche roadster, the Boxster, has dominated the auto news since its debut in March 2012 with its amazing driving experience it provides to consumers. The flat six motor in the Boxster supplies 265 PS, while its more robust Boxster S version brings 315 PS to the Autobahn. The starting price of driving pleasure is set to 49,243 Euro(VAT included).
With dynamic flare when taking on corners and outstanding performance, it becomes clearly evident why enthusiasm has run so high for Porsche and its new line up of the Cayman. The Porsche Cayman and Cayman S delivers 275 PS and 325 PS respectively. Porsche consumers will find true value in the Cayman at 51,385 Euros (including VAT).
