When the market crashed in 2008, Porsche had opted out of this mega event and decided to use other means to reach to its customers. But as the market looked up and its sales volumes increased Porsche reconsidered buying space at the event and here it is all set to showcase its latest cars.

Porsche’s sales have gone up by 23.5% by end of this August as compared to the figures during the same period last year. In 2008, it was only Porsche that had withdrawn from the show but the next year saw other car makers like Land Rover, Mitsubishi, Ferrari, Suzuki, Nissan and Rolls Royce follow suit. However, these car makers made the come back in the following years and Porsche will also finally join them in the next show.

The recession has forced most companies to cut down on their budgets and many car makers opted for alternate sources to introduce their cars. Auto shows are an expensive affair and car makers used other platforms like social networking sites etc to launch new models. But with the economy getting better, we hope these shows will once again witness the participation of the major auto makers. However, many are apprehensive if the shows will remain the same, as too many alternatives are there for the car makers.

The proceeds of the ticket would be handed over to various charities and sport organizations. The lottery ticket would cost you just $15 each or you can also get your hand on four tickets for just $45. Tickets are also available online till March 29th after which you would be able to buy it only at the show.

The president of The New Car Dealers Association of British Columbia was very enthusiastic and felt great pleasure in continuing their support to Special Olympics which helps almost 3,500 athletes to realize their dreams. The organization would also acquire a special vehicle that would meet the requirements of the mentally and physically challenged individuals.

The 911 Carrera which is up for grabs is a stunning looking car. The interior of the car has been designed with beautiful black leather. It has paddle gear changers and lets the drive have full view of the roads. Although there are two rear seats in the car, they would suit better to carry youngsters. Some of the other features of the car include airbags to protect you from all corners, Anti-Lock Breaking system and an immobilizer.

So, the $15 lottery is definitely worth trying because even if you don’t win, you are indeed lending a helping hand to the Special Olympics.

The Los Angeles Auto Show which is going to be held next month would be used a launch pad by Porsche to unveil a lightweight addition to the Boxster range. The new car has improved styling and power with a better handling and a reduction in its weight. The new Boxster Spyder has a low slung soft top and it stretches more than the base and S cars. The car also has a similar look to the Carrera GT supercar with lower side windows and a rear lid.

The 3.4 liter boxer six-cylinder provides the power to the car with a total of 320 hp. The car features a new sport suspension and standard differential, these together with the specific wheels improves the overall handling of the car. Weighing close to 2,811 pounds, the Boxster Spyder promises to be the lightest car in the present range of Porsche. The aluminum doors and the interior door panel of the car which are same as those used in 911 GT3 RS, make the Boxster Spyder weigh 176 pounds lesser than Boxster S. This reduction in weight means that the car takes just 4.6 seconds for a transition of 0 to 60 on cars that boast ZF dual clutch transmission.

With its roof down, the car manages to reach a top speed of 166 mph. The Spyder will be the third model in regular production line up of Boxster, after the base and S versions. The car would be available in February as a 2011 model and is expected to have a base price of $61,200.

Porsche lovers must be aware that the last Porsche that was considered street legal was none other than the Carerra GT. This car that was launched some 5 years ago, was one of the street legal Porsche cars. Now, Porsche is considering to take its RS Spyder American Le Mans Series (ALMS) race car as street legal.

The present Porsche RS Spyder car is capable of producing 485-503hp with its 3.4L V8 engine. It weighs about 775kg and its LMP-2 class RS Spyder won at the 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of Le Mans apart from winning other races like 2006-2008 LMP2 ALMS manufacturer’s championship.

The new Porsche RS Spyder car comes packed with all the innovative features and technologies. In fact, it has an impressive history that makes it worth buying. It will carry some of the characteristics of its racer predecessor like the running gear and the carbon fiber tub chassis. Yeah! it will be again a two-seat roadster but will be seen in a look of a street car. 

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Those who have gone through the exclusive 21 photos of 2010 Porsche Panamera won’t deny that its design has been inspired from the recently-revisted Cayman and Boxster. This new model of Porsche is expected to compete with the more expensive models of Aston Martin Rapide and Lamborghini Estoque and BMW CS is expected to be its closest rival.

Talking about the interiors of 2010 Porsche Panamera, there is a driver-oriented dashboard and comfortable seating for four with an additional cargo space when the rear seat backs are folded. 2010 Porsche Panamera incorporates a 4.8-liter V8, which will deliver 400 hp, while the Turbo variant will deliver 500 hp.

According to expectations, 2010 Porsche Panamera will be priced somewhere around $ 127,000.