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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 23, 2022

Porsche Design Sits Down With Jeff Zwart To Talk 911s and...

The pair includes a 1972 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa and Porsche Design Chronograph 1. Alongside rare and prestigious automobiles, Monterey Car Week also expresses a luxury lifestyle by showcasing high-end timepieces that embody automotive inspiration. Celebrating the release of its new 911 GT3 RS, Porsche also exhibited its Porsche Design lifestyle division with some iconic and exclusive chronographs that stole the show throughout the week. Concluding the week, Porsche Design sat down with American film director, racer, and photographer Jeff Zwart to discuss the heritage of the brand and its journey starting with the original chronograph back in 1972. Jeff is a known Porsche fanatic that thoroughly enjoys all past, present, and future generations, presenting his versatile skills behind the wheel of any model in the fleet. MUST-READ: The All-New Porsche Design 992 911 GT3 RS Chronograph, Exclusive To Owners Only As part of the Porsche Design display, the 1972 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa sat beautifully as the centerpiece next to Chronograph 1 originally designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. The two Porsche classics come as a bundle that will make their appearance at New York Luxury Week next. The Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa went through a full restoration process from Porsche Classic, transforming the early example into a showroom-ready example for the next lucky owner. The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 features a classic black titanium finish and comes in a commemorative display box with special plaques highlighting the special edition timepiece. The correlation between Porsche sports cars and Porsche Design's luxury lifestyle is something that continues to grow with the brand as it adapts to its ever-changing environment. Celebrating its monumental push to the future, Porsche and Porsche Design focus on delivering the same premium performance-focused product lines that they have since their humble beginnings. Shop all of the current luxury timepieces from Porsche Design by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury watch news and releases. SHOP PORSCHE DESIGN TIMEPIECES View this post on Instagram A post shared by Porsche Design (@porschedesign) Source: Porsche Design

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 22, 2022

RM Sotheby's Auctions The Porsche 911 Sally Special For A...

The sale reunited members of the original Cars team who created both the car in the Disney and Pixar film and the life-size Sally Carrera. As we conclude Monterey Car Week 2022 and all of its happenings, the auction stage seemed to be the highlight of the week for luxury auction houses like RM Sotheby’s. Drawing attention as one of the main attractions was The Porsche 911 Sally Special, a commemorative one-of-one build in honor of the 20th anniversary of the motion picture Cars. The Disney and Pixar series began in 2022 with the first appearance of Sally Carrera, originally based on the 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera. Today, the life-size Sally Carrera replica takes shape as a 992 generation Porsche 911 Carrera with subtle hints that direct its design to the automotive-inspired film. MUST-READ: Jerry Seinfeld’s One-Off Factory Built Porsche 718 Spyder Matches His Gulf Racing 1970 Porsche 908/03 Spyder Along with the one-off Porsche 911 example, the auction listing came with a custom Porsche Design Chronograph made specifically to match the configuration of the Sally Carrera spec. An array of smaller items also accompanied the car and watch, including a second set of wheels presented in a bespoke rack, a fitted "Sally Special" car cover, and a book charting the creation of the car from beginning to end. The book itself holds the original sketches from both Porsche and Pixar. The exciting RM Sotheby’s auction for the Porsche 911 Sally Special ended on Saturday evening with the winning bid of $3.6 million (auction hammer price) coming from a telephone bidder. The price was a record for a new Porsche sold at auction, according to the auction house. The entire proceeds of the sale go on to benefit Girls Inc. and USA for UNHCR, helping to inspire all girls and to provide urgent help to nearly 6.2 million refugees. View all current Porsche 911 Carrera inventory for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle and automotive news. VIEW ALL PORSCHE 911 CARRERA FOR SALE Source: Porsche

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 18, 2022

Jerry Seinfeld's One-Off Factory Built Porsche 718 Spyder...

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of its win at Targa Florio, the one-of-one 718 Spyder build shares a display at Monterey Car Week with the Porsche 908/03 Spyder. Being a passionate hobby rather than an obsessive addiction, collecting rare and exclusive automobiles spans into a community of knowledgeable collectors from all walks of life. Whether its an average Joe or world-renowned celebrity, the automotive world presents a level playing field for all to share interests and experiences. One of the most well-regarded Porsche fanatics is American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer Jerry Seinfeld, who owns a collection of some of the rarest and most historic examples to ever leave the factory in Stuttgart, Germany. This year during Monterey Car Week 2022, two incredible Porsche examples from Jerry Seinfeld’s collection will be on scene for all in attendance to enjoy. The two vehicles on display are a Porsche 908/03 Spyder and a very special one-off factory built Porsche 718 Spyder commissioned by Jerry Seinfeld. MUST-READ: Watch Mercedes-Maybach x Virgil Behind The Scenes Of Project-MAYBACH Although the Porsche 908/03 Spyder holds significance as the winner of the Targa Florio race in May 1970, the true star of the show is the matching modern-day 718 Cayman Spyder. The idea behind the build originally came from Jerry, as he wished to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 908/03 Spyder’s win with help from the team at Porsche’s Special Projects division. The one-of-one 718 Spyder features the same Gulf Racing livery as the 1970s race car, using Porsche PTS Gulf Blue as the base layer behind his #12 race number, orange/green highlights, and British flag decal. Every step of the process was overseen by Director of Special Projects Grant Larson, who worked directly with German graphic designer Christoph Neiman on the magnificent livery. As a nod to the winning Porsche 908/03 Spyder, the custom illuminated door sills read “50 Jahre targa Florio 1970-2020” in orange and blue. Completing this build with attention to the smallest of details, Porsche Special Projects configured this 718 Spyder with a VIN that ends in 1-9-7-0. The two Porsche icons part of Jerry Seinfeld’s collection will be on display at the Porsche Zentrum in downtown Monterey from August 18th-20th. View all current Porsche inventory for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more luxury lifestyle and celebrity car news. VIEW ALL PORSCHE FOR SALE Info/Media Sources: @giannicabiglio @ptsrs

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 17, 2022

The All-New Porsche Design 992 911 GT3 RS Chronograph, Ex...

It truly is a "sports car on your wrist." After the recent world premiere of the all-new 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, the luxury lifestyle specialists at Porsche Design were right in line with the release of a commemorative timepiece. Designed to mimic the look and feel of the remastered GT3 RS, Porsche is proud to debut the 911 GT3 RS Chronograph as the newest addition to its collection of exclusive vehicle watches. The limited-edition example follows the same production process as the 718 Cayman GT4 RS watch, with each exclusively available for owners of the new 992 911 GT3 RS. The Porsche Design 911 GT3 RS Chronograph features a matte black titanium case design, with matching pushers and a gloss black bezel that control its performance functions. MUST-READ: 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Price, Specs, Photos & Review While the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS presents first-ever characteristics like carbon fiber doors, Porsche Design adopts the same thought by incorporating the lightweight material into its dial design. The automotive-inspired chronograph dial configuration displays a series of sub-dials that help track lap times and other functions, with a power reserve indicator that includes the GT3 RS logo and the statement “Born in Flacht”. With the GT3 RS driven by Porsche’s 525 horsepower 4.0-Liter Flat-Six, Porsche Design packs its performance in a smaller package to power the flyback chronograph. An in-house Porsche Design caliber WERK 01.200 acts as the engine behind the dial, allowing it to start, stop and reset in one operation. A transparent sapphire backcase illuminates the meticulous inner workings of the match, which is seen through a factory GT3 RS wheel rotor. The outer portion includes engravings and individual production numbers to signify the special edition release from Porsche Design. The strap choice for Porsche Design’s new timepiece showcases a black perforated leather band with vibrant accents and contrast stitching. The Porsche Design 911 GT3 RS Chronograph comes with the same available Weissach package as the vehicle, which comes with a special plaque or your individual watch in addition to an engraved 911 GT3 RS model. Shop all of the luxury timepieces from Porsche Design by clicking on the link below for more information. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury watch news and releases. SHOP ALL PORSCHE DESIGN TIMEPIECES View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Source: Porsche Design

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 16, 2022

Porsche Design Releases A New Limited-Edition 50Y Anniver...

Refined and limited to only 1,972 bottles. As Porsche Design continues to celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2022, the luxury lifestyle brand is proud to showcase limited edition products and accessories with inspiration from the performance-driven specialists at Porsche. With a wide variety of products that range from luxury timepieces to high-end writing utensils, Porsche Design focuses on delivering a deluxe version of everyday items. Porsche Design is excited to announce the release of its new 50Y Eau de Toilette, an exclusive fragrance that perfectly embodies the brand’s essence through a masculine sent. Designed as a special edition, the exclusive 50Y special edition of the men's fragrance Porsche Design Pure pays homage to the founding year of Porsche Design. MUST-READ: Porsche Design Unveils A One-of-One Sally Special Chronograph For The ‘Cars’ Movie 20th Anniversary The 50Y Porsche Design Pure Eau de Toilette comes as part of a limited release of 1,972 bottles, representing the founding year. The fragrance itself features a warm, masculine-elegant aura through clary sage, cashmeran and lavandin in the heart note and the base accord of sweet gum, vetiver and patchouli. The black lacquered glass bottle is designed in-house by Studio F.A. Porsche, which also includes brushed aluminum highlights, a 50Y Porsche Design logo, and an individual limited edition number. The all-new Porsche Design 50Y Pure Eau de Toilette is currently available with a price tag of $145 by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle news and releases. SHOP NOW Porsche Design Source: Porsche Design

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 15, 2022

Porsche's Atlanta Headquarters Will Run Significantly On ...

A new, sustainable dawn is rising on Porsche's US headquarters. The Taycan is Porsche’s increasingly popular inaugural all-electric car, and Porsche’s venture toward sustainability continues as Porsche Cars North America has announced a partnership with Cherry Street Energy of Georgia to build and operate a solar power microgrid at Porsche’s Atlanta, Georgia headquarters as well as the Porsche Experience Center Atlanta at One Porsche Drive. The microgrid uses its own solar power source, and also connects to the larger power grid. This construction is a part of lots of construction that is going on at One Porsche Drive to expand the driver development tracks and facilities on the campus. MUST READ: The New 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS-50 Year Anniversary One of a Kind Celebrates 50 Years of Porsche In Taiwan Once it is finished, Porsche says that a significant part of the annual electricity needs of the campus will be met with solar power, and better yet, Porsche Taycans that are parked at the facility and using the facility’s chargers will be charged by purely renewable power. This endeavor is part of Porsche’s bigger effort as a brand to be completely carbon neutral across the entire value chain and life cycle of newly-sold vehicles by 2030. Cherry Street Energy says that the implementation of the solar microgrid will reduce CO2 by 3.2 million pounds per year with its power generation, which is equivalent to eliminating 3.6 million miles of driving for the average passenger vehicle. Installation of the solar panels will start in September and reportedly be completed in 2023, and at that point, a 25-year agreement between Porsche and Cherry Street Energy will begin in which Cherry Street owns and operates the panels and sells the power to Porsche. Going beyond the cars themselves, Porsche plans to shed some light on a sustainable future. View All Porsche Taycans For Sale Source: Porsche

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 12, 2022

Porsche Design Unveils A One-of-One Sally Special Chronog...

The piece unique Porsche Design Chronograph is headed to RM Sotheby's Auction at Monterey Car Week 2022. As part of the special 20th Anniversary celebration of the automotive-inspired motion picture series Cars, Porsche and its Porsche Design lifestyle division are teaming up with the creative team at Pixar. For the Porsche brand, its engineers went to work to recreate an actual version of Sally Carrera, the main character in Cars that takes shape as a Porsche 911 Carrera. Aside from the movie-themed Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, Porsche Design steps in to accompany the one-off car with a one-of-one custom Chronograph to make the perfect pair. Inspiring generations of children and adults over the years, Sally Carrera’s legacy lives on with the help of Porsche and Porsche Design. MUST-READ: The New 2022 Porsche 911 Sally Special Based On Pixar’s Cars’ Sally Carrera Will Be Auctioned By RM Sotheby’s Soon The Porsche Design Sally Special Chronograph presents a titanium case design with a brushed finish, along with a blue inner bezel ring that commemorates Sally Carrera’s paint color. While the chronograph poses the best option for automotive competition, the Porsche Design chronograph dial configuration highlights bright white indicators and markers for better visibility on the track. The engine powering the special edition timepiece is Porsche Design’s in-house caliber WERK 01.100 movement, displaying itself through a sapphire backcase and 911 Carrera exclusive design winding rotor. Adding a nod to the stunning houndstooth interior on the 911 Carrera GTS, this exclusive example comes fit on a white leather strap with matching blue contrast stitching. The Porsche 911 Carrera GTS ‘Sally Carrera’ and Porsche Design Sally Special will be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s on Saturday, August 20 at Monterey Car Week in California, with proceeds benefiting the Girl’s Inc. and USA for UNHCR charities. View all current Porsche 911 Carrera GTS inventory for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury watch news and releases. VIEW ALL PORSCHE 911 CARRERA GTS FOR SALE View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Source: Porsche Design

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 12, 2022

The New 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS-50 Year Anniversary ...

Porsche celebrates 50 years of its presence in Taiwan with a special one-off. It was in 1972 that Taiwan was introduced to the splendor of Porsche, and at the time, it was one of the first Asian markets the brand introduced itself to. The first Porsche imported to Taiwan was a 911E, and it’s been 50 years, and Porsche is celebrating the incredible growth and history of the brand in Taiwan. A new 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS-50 Year Anniversary One of a Kind has been created as a gift to Taiwan and a celebration of half a century of presence for Porsche. MUST READ: The New 2022 Porsche 911 Sally Special Based On Pixar's Cars' Sally Carrera Will Be Auctioned By RM Sotheby's Soon The new car was finished in Irish Green by Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, and the color serves both as an homage to the Island of Taiwan, covered in evergreen forests, and as an homage to the original Taiwanese Porsche, a Lizard Green 911E sold in 1972. The sides feature a Matte White outline of Taiwan depicting the Formosa’s coastline. In addition, the interior features commemorative embossing for 50 Years Porsche in Taiwan, along with other commemorative and exclusive touches throughout the interior and exterior. The car is globally exclusive and will be put up for auction soon. The proceeds will go to Porsche Taiwan’s “Dream Together” charity through which Porsche will thank the Taiwanese community and pay it forward to the society of Taiwan. View All Porsche 911s For Sale Source: Porsche

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 12, 2022

The New 2022 Porsche 911 Sally Special Based On Pixar's C...

A one-off Porsche 911 with a major nostalgia factor will be auctioned very soon. Pixar’s Cars movie was a story about the strength of community and the power of friendship in a small town of personified cars, and one of the most iconic characters from the entire Cars trilogy was Sally Carrera, especially because she was based on one of the world’s most iconic cars. Sally is a 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera, and to celebrate her 20th anniversary, Porsche and Pixar have collaborated again on the new 2022 Porsche 911 Sally Special, a recreation of Sally Carrera in the form of a new Porsche 911. MUST READ: Porsche x TAG Heuer Unveil A New 99X Race Livery For The Formula E World Championship In Seoul The car is finished in Sally’s signature color, Saly Blue Metallic, and it features a modern interpretation of Sally’s Turbo-style wheels. Since Sally didn’t have an interior, the interior designers were left to interpret what the Sally Special’s interior would look like. Because she was a lawyer to left a high-profile, big-city job to run a motel in Radiator Springs, they thought the interior would be both elegant and down to earth, and chose Chalk leather and Speed Blue stitching with Pepita houndstooth fabric inserts. Because of Sally’s love for driving, the car is based on the most spirited and powerful iteration of the Porsche 911 Carrera, the 911 Carrera GTS. With a 473-horsepower engine and a 7-speed manual transmission, it’s a driver's car that Sally would have definitely enjoyed having at her disposal. In addition, the car is paired with a unique Porsche Design chronograph in Sally Blue Metallic, with an easily interchangeable strap. Both the car and the timepiece will be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s on Saturday, August 20 at Monterey Car Week in California. The proceeds from the auction will be given to two charities: Girls Inc. and USA for UNHCR. View All Porsche 911s For Sale Source: Porsche

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 11, 2022

TAG Heuer Unveils The All-New Connected Porsche Edition S...

The watch’s strap is built to evoke the iconic design used in the interior of the Porsche cars. While TAG Heuer features an extensive line of its popular Connected smartwatch model, the luxury watchmaker has yet to do a collaboration with a sports car company, until now. After announcing the release of Porsche’s new Formula E racing 99X livery, TAG Heuer is proud to debut the all-new Connected Caliber 321 Porsche Edition as the timepiece completes the perfect pair. Celebrating the art and competition of EV performance, the TAG Heuer x Porsche Connected draws its inspiration from the all-electric Taycan collection. The Taycan model presents itself as a staple model for the brand, being that it was Porsche’s initial introduction in the world of electric vehicles. MUST-READ: Porsche x TAG Heuer Unveil A New 99X Race Livery For The Formula E World Championship In Seoul The new Porsche-inspired Connected smartwatch features a robust 45mm case size made from Grade 2 sandblasted black DLC titanium, showcasing black polished ceramic with frozen blue and grey lacquer accents. Not only is the frozen blue shade incorporated into the livery of the 99X Electric race car livery, but also into the production of the Porsche Taycan. The large LCD dial holds the ability to change the design of its face to display the selection of the user. A Wear2 by Google operating system powers the watch with custom built TAG Heuer apps, making it easy to track running, cycling, swimming, fitness, and golf wellness. With full day battery life, the Connected watch is always ready to properly assist with GPS, Bluetooth/Wifi, and various health sensors. The TAG Heuer x Porsche Connected comes fit on a carbon-like black calfskin and black rubber strap, with frozen blue contrast stitching and a titanium folding clasp. The all-new TAG Heuer Connected Caliber 321 Porsche Edition is currently available through an authorized dealer for $2,750. View all current Porsche inventory for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury watch news and releases. VIEW ALL PORSCHE FOR SALE View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Source: TAG Heuer

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