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Porsche always seeks to please and wow their customers. Porsche took on the task of creating an all-new package for their GT3 that was unveiled at the 67 th International Motor Show in Frankfurt. The touring package paired with the 911 GT3 sits on forged center-lock alloy wheels, and the extended rear spoiler from the 911 Carrera models are equipped with an aerodynamic lip finished in the car's body color. The ratios of the six gears are precisely tuned to the power delivery and torque curve of the engine. An automatic rev-match feature delivers the exciting and iconic Porsche sound on downshifts. This function is activated via the "Sport" button on the center console, which enables a faster synchronization of the gears while driving in this mode. The Touring Package option is now available to order and is expected to reach U.S. dealers in early 2018. Interested in getting the 911 GT3 with the Touring Package? We welcome you to visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche North Houston.

Porsche has continued to make exciting new changes to the Cayenne models, creating new experiences for drivers each year. Two models will be available for the 2019 model year—the Cayenne and the Cayenne S. In 2003, Porsche launched the very first Cayenne, and the model has continued to evolve over the past 15-plus years. The interior will feature the state-of-the-art infotainment systems found in the 2017 redesign of the Porsche Panamera. The new Cayennes are available now for pre-order and are scheduled to reach dealerships in the United States in mid-2018. Of the updates to the new model, Porsche highlights, “Among the many changes, optional rear-axle steering creates a virtual reduction of the wheelbase at low speeds and a virtual lengthening at high speeds for improved agility and stability. Available Porsche Surface Coated Brakes (PSCB) offer even greater stopping power and reduced brake wear. Every new generation Cayenne model will come with a turbocharged powertrain and all-wheel drive that complement the new lighter weight platform.” The 2019 Cayenne sees improvement in performance, technology, and design. Check out the current Cayenne and Cayenne S SUVs or pre-order the 2019 model today at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of North Houston.

The 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS has done it! It has lapped the Nürburgring-Nordschleife in a new record time of 6:47.3. Brit Nick Tandy and German Lars Kern shared driving duties and came up wit the record five laps under 6m 50s. It was Lars Kern, however, who drove for the impressive 6m 47.3s record. more According to Fox News, the head of GT cars at Porsche, Frank-Steffen Walliser, said after the run, “At the start of the development process, we set ourselves a lap time target for the GT2 RS of less than 7:05. The credit for beating this target by 17.7 seconds goes to our development engineers, mechanics and drivers, who demonstrated an exceptionally strong team performance.” Want to know more about what Porsche North Houston has to offer? Visit our new Porsche vehicles page or call 855-579-2367 to contact our sales team.

Performance is key when it comes to Porsche. The constant evolution of Porsche is exhilarating and always leaves motorcar enthusiasts astonished. How can you make a decision between the models? We’ve broken down the techs and specs of the Macan and the Macan Turbo to make your decision just a little easier. Engine Torque Acceleration Top Speed Horsepower Macan 2.0L Four-Cylinder Turbo 273lb.-ft 6.3s 142mph 252 Macan Turbo 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 406lb.-ft 4.6s 164mph 400 Interested in getting behind the wheel of a Porsche? We encourage you to visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of North Houston.

The Cayenne S E-Hybrid is the epitome of comfort and performance. Not only does the Cayenne S E-Hybrid deliver power with every press of the pedal, but it goes above and beyond in eco-friendliness. The Cayenne S E-Hybrid has a top track speed of 151mph and can take off from 0mph to 60mph in just 5.4 seconds. Impressive? We think so! The engine lightning fast, yet the fuel consumption is extraordinarily low; drivers can expect up to 47 miles per gallon. The interior is comfortable and classic. The cockpit features an excellent 8-way electric adjustment system long with a comfort memory package. Sit back and relax when behind the wheel of the Cayenne S E-Hybrid! Interested in taking the Cayenne S E-Hybrid for a spin? We encourage you to visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche North Houston for more information.

Trying to decide which Porsche best fits your lifestyle? With so many great models to choose from, the decision can be tough. Check out a few pairings we’ve made based on the key characteristics of several Porsche models. For The One Who Has a Need for Speed The 718 Boxster S has the perfect amount of power to feed an addiction for a fast-and-furious lifestyle. With 350 horsepower and the ability to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.4 seconds, this Porsche will fly down any track. The Road Trip Fanatic The Macan is the best fit for a long road trip. With a large luggage compartment, a roof transport configuration, and an online navigation system, the Macan is the ideal choice for hitting the open road. The Family Man The Cayenne has high safety standards and a unique design fit for a growing family. With ample storage and space, a Porsche Communication Management System, and plenty of safety assistance programs, everyone can travel safely together. Still curious about what we have in store? We encourage you to come and test drive a Porsche of your choice at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche North Houston.

For the thirteenth consecutive year, Porsche has taken home the highest ranking in JD Power’s APEAL research study. The APEAL—Automotive Performance Execution and Layout—study measures drivers’ satisfaction with their vehicles over the first ninety days of ownership. The thrilling luxury Porsche brand has continued to impress customers year after year. Of the study, Vice President of Global Automotive at JD Power Dave Sargent said, “Many automakers are getting better and better at giving consumers what they want in a vehicle. The industry is doing a very good job of creating vehicles customers like across every segment, and the APEAL study identifies why this is. Manufacturers are making ever-higher quality vehicles, but this is not coming at the expense of performance, styling, utility or features.” To measure customer satisfaction, JD Power gathers answers from drivers to 77 different questions that indicate their love and attachment to their new vehicle. This year, 25 models took home awards for their overall appeal. Porsche outranked all other brands in customer satisfaction, earning an overall APEAL score of 884. Each individual model was also evaluated, and the Porsche 911, Porsche Cayenne, and Porsche Macan all ranked highly in the study. Of these models, JD Power had nothing but positive comments for Porsche. JD Power noted about the Porsche 911, “For the 2017 model year, new turbocharged engines became standard for all versions, and Porsche updated the styling to provide visual reference to the change. Infotainment system upgrades also arrived, along with the powerful GTS model series.” The Cayenne, JD Power explained, was updated with a new infotainment system and the new Platinum Edition provided an eye-catching upgrade in the list 2017 trim options. The brand’s “lower-priced entry-level” model also received accolades from JD Power for its overall appeal. Porsche’s 2017 updates helped to ensure another year of customer loyalty and satisfaction with the brand. We can’t wait to see how Porsche will impress new drivers in 2018! Shop for 2017 and new 2018 models at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of North Houston for more information.

Recently, Porsche unveiled the most powerful street-legal 911 model of all time. The 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS amazed everyone at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom. The performance vehicle weighs 3,241 pounds with a full tank of fuel and can take you from 0 to 60mph in just 2.7 seconds. The top speed for the exquisite car is 211mph, and it delivers 553lb.–ft of torque. Impressive! The interior is unlike any other Porsche. When behind the wheel, the experience of the driving dynamics is unbelievable. The 911 GT2 RS is dominated by red Alcantara, black leather, and carbon fiber trim pieces as standard, creating a stunning look of depth within the cab. As in every 911 model, Porsche Communication Management serves as the central control unit for audio, navigation, and communication. Porsche Connect Plus and the Porsche Track Precision app are also included as standard, enabling detailed recording, display, and analysis of driving data on a smartphone. The Porsche performance vehicle will keep you safe and secure without a doubt. Interested in getting behind the wheel of your very own 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS model? The performance vehicle will be available in the United States early next year. Visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of North Houston for more information.

We are thrilled to announce that our new Porsche North Houston dealership is officially open for business today. The new building is located at 13911 North Freeway in Houston beside our Lamborghini Houston dealership; the two facilities combined create an indiGO Auto Group campus that is over 10 acres in size. With more than 60,000 square feet of interior space, the all new Porsche North Houston will include two-stories of showrooms, with a café on each floor, and complimentary-enhanced WIFI covering the entire campus. Additionally, the new Porsche North Houston will offer a luxurious leather-filled customer waiting/entertainment lounge that will be outfitted with a digital experience, charging stations, USB plug-ins and a glass-viewing-area which looks directly into Porsche North Houston’s new state-of-the-art service experience facility. The new building will have a Porsche simulator, a 20-foot digital wall and a full-time customer experience manager (concierge) on hand. The new Porsche North Houston will have a Porsche clothing and accessories boutique that will offer the latest official Porsche Drivers Selection and Porsche Design products. The all new Porsche North Houston location has earned the unique distinction to be both an authorized Porsche Classic Center dealer and be one of six Porsche Flagship dealers in the United States. Porsche Flagship dealers are allocated the most-desired vehicles from the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur division of Porsche. The new Porsche North Houston will also host one of the largest new, pre-owned and Certified Pre-Owned inventories in the United States. The new facility is one of the largest Porsche authorized factory service centers in the United States. It features three climate-controlled indoor customer reception lanes, each over 105 feet of length, an air-conditioned service work shop containing 26 technician stations and area to support the much-anticipated Porsche Mission E electric vehicle. A separate building housing a hand wash center with multiple washing rooms, for washing and detailing new and customer service vehicles will follow shortly. Todd Blue, Chairman and CEO of indiGO Auto Group, said, “This new facility is a culmination of our mission: to honor the heritage of the Porsche brand while passionately enlightening and activating customer ownership. The new Porsche North Houston is the epitome of a boutique experience with a unique and authentic Porsche touch. We positioned this new facility next door to our Lamborghini Houston dealership by design to create the ultimate luxury automotive campus in Houston, building on what we’ve created at our indiGO Auto Group campus in Southern California. We hope to have more exciting surprises to announce about this campus for our customers and friends in the very near future.” He added, “Houston is a Porsche town, as evidenced by our tremendous growth over the past 7 years. We built this new facility for our customers because our sales and service volume outgrew the current Porsche of North Houston facility. Our goal in our new facility is to provide an outcome where customers get in immediately the day they schedule a service appointment.  We owe this to this incredible community and this iconic brand. We’re thrilled with the outcome. We extend an invitation for everyone in Houston, all of Texas and nationally, to experience our enlightening white-glove customer care.” BRAVO to our Porsche team in Houston for their remarkable, diligent work in sales and service that has led to the creation of this wonderful new facility, and thank you to the Porsche enthusiasts of Houston who continue to be drawn to the unique heritage of the luxury brand. Visit and enjoy the new Porsche North Houston showroom today at 13911 North Freeway in Houston, Texas.

Get out of your comfort zone and experience something new! The Cayenne GTS is best at bringing you into closer contact with every bump and curve in the road, giving you ultimate power behind the wheel. This Porsche has increased driving stability, improved comfort and upgraded performance levels.   The Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) Plus is a system for enhancing driving dynamics and stability. The electronically controlled rear differential lock works by varying torque distribution to the rear wheels. The PTV Plus optimizes steering response and precision by selectively applying brake pressure to the left or right rear wheel. Not only does the Porsche Cayenne GTS provide enhanced dynamics but, it also offers Porsche Stability Management. This feature helps stabilize the vehicle in hazardous road scenarios. The electric control system uses sensors to continuously monitor the direction, speed, velocity and lateral acceleration of the car. The traction is also enhanced when accelerating on inconsistent road surfaces. You can tackle any terrain with these systems!   The Cayenne GTS also offers adaptive cruise control with Porsches Active Safe. This system uses a radar sensor to monitor the road up to 650 feet ahead. The integrated Porsche Active Safe visually and audibly warns the driver of a potential collision and briefly tugs on the brakes.   The capabilities of the Porsche Cayenne GTS are truly phenomenal!   Interested in custom designing your very own Porsche? We encourage you to visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of North Houston.

For five decades, the Porsche 911 has been the class benchmark in terms of performance and efficiency. With every generation, the Porsche 911 has raised the bar to a new level. The Porsche engineers from Zuffenhausen and Weissach reinvented the 911, demonstrating the innovative power of the Porsche brand. Although the 911 always led the way in terms of sportiness too, driving performance was never the developers’ sole focus. One of the secrets to the success of the 911 series is its constant and systematic enhancement. Each year, many small details on the 911 have been improved, making it closer and closer to Ferry Porsche’s ideal image of the perfect sports car. In 2000, Porsche presented the 911 Turbo model line 996. The new brake in this model, known as the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake, was a significant technological advancement that set new standards, in particular in terms of decisive criteria, such as responsiveness, fading stability, weight and service life. Porsche was the first car manufacturer in the world to develop a ceramic composite brake disc with an involute cooling channel for efficient interior cooling. In the 991 series of the 911, which was introduced in 2011, Porsche further perfected the lightweight design for sports cars. This achieved a number of goals; improving vehicle dynamics while reducing fuel consumption, as well as enhancing safety and raising levels of comfort in comparison with earlier vehicles. The engineers chose a concept that puts the right material in the right place, using the right construction method. The focus placed on 911 innovation is unparalleled. Can you imagine what today’s 911 can do? Eager to drive the newest 911 model? We encourage you to visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of North Houston.

Once again, the unthinkable has been accomplished by Porsche. The Cayenne, driven by Porsche GB technician Richard Payne, towed the aircraft over a distance of 42-metres at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, to set a new Guinness World Records title for ‘Heaviest Aircraft Pull by a Production Car,’ by a margin of 115-tonnes. Richard Payne, a technician at Porsche GB said, “It did it – I’m so relieved! We don’t usually go this far to test the limits of our cars but I think today we got pretty close. I could tell that it was working hard but the Cayenne didn’t complain and just got on with it. My mirrors were quite full of Airbus, which was interesting. Our cars can go a bit beyond what our customers might expect they’re designed to be tough. But even so, what the Cayenne did today was remarkable we drove the car here from London and I plan to drive it home again, having towed an A380 in between. Credit should go to the team in Stuttgart who developed the car they did a thorough job. I’m also very grateful to Air France and its engineers for their generosity in allowing me to tow their beautiful aircraft.” The 60,000-square-meter hangar was designed specifically to house the Air France Airbus A380 and is usually home to all the engineering and maintenance activity for the Air France fleet. The contrast between the two machines was striking. The Porsche Cayenne was connected to the most sophisticated and largest passenger aircraft in the world, the Airbus A380 via a special towing attachment that sat on the Cayenne’s standard tow bar. The job given was completed successfully, and the Porsche Cayenne made its mark in the book of Guinness World Records. Looking for a powerful vehicle? We welcome you to visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche of North Houston.