New Porsche Buying Guide
Porsche Lifestyle
Porsche vehicles are prestigious, luxurious, sophisticated, and innovative. Explore the impressive lineup of Porsche vehicles that provide award-winning luxury, dependability, and performance. Uncover premium Porsche ownership benefits, eloquent design, and the triumphant history of the Porsche brand.
Porsche vehicles are unlike any other brand in the world. Whether searching for a high-performing coupe, sophisticated SUV, or electrifying convertible, you will be immersed in driver-centric luxury. Connect with the road in the new Porsche 911, experience electrifying performance in the Porsche Taycan, or stand out in the spacious Porsche Macan. Whichever model you choose, you are guaranteed to enjoy premium Porsche offerings.
Discover the powerful performance, dynamic capabilities, luxurious amenities, and long-lasting ownership benefits waiting for you inside a new Porsche. Uncover the perfect Porsche model from our inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles at Porsche South Austin, and visit our dealership for a test drive. Read below to learn more about Porsche's benefits, accolades, design, and history, and contact our team with any questions.
Porsche Ownership Benefits
When you purchase a Porsche model, you are investing in more than just a vehicle. You are joining the legendary Porsche family, who understand that the best is worth investing in. Regardless of whether you choose a new or pre-owned Porsche, you will enter a community of successful car enthusiasts. Porsche models are historically recognized for exceptional performance, bold stylings, and sophisticated interiors, but the benefits do not end there. Unparalleled advantages of owning a Porsche include:
- 4-year/50,000-mile warranty or 2-year/100,000-mile warranty
- Porsche Lease Loyalty Program
- High-performance coverage
- Porsche's exclusive community
Porsche Design
No competition compares to Porsche's unique and timeless design. Each Porsche model is designed with homage to its predecessors, alluding to the timeless and iconic design of Porsche models. Unmistakable athleticism, eloquent contours, and signature lighting deliver a striking and recognizable exterior design. Driver-centric cabins, with premium materials, innovative technology, and comfortable amenities, showcase adaptability to advancements without compromising the Porsche cabin experience. As time progresses, Porsche has perfected the implementation of modern improvements while remaining true to its iconic design features. New Porsche design features include:
- Porsche Advanced Cockpit featuring a digital gauge cluster.
- The new Taycan features a 16.8-inch curved informant display.
- The athletic Panamera Sport Turismo features a striking silhouette with clear contours and visual dynamism.
- Unlock up to 60.3 cubic feet of cargo volume with seats folded in the new Cayenne.
- Choose from a Carrera or Cabriolet style in the Porsche 911.
Porsche History
For almost 80 years, Porsche has been paving the way for luxury and performance. Beginning in 1948, Porsche arrived in Austria with the "No. 1" Roadster, and the Porsche brand never lost momentum. Follow the history of Porsche below:
1940s:
In 1948, the Porsche brand in Gmünd (Austria) arrived on the scene and introduced the world to Porsche's type 356 "No. 1" Roadster. Porsche immediately gained worldwide attention after its class victory with its further enhanced 356 SL at the 24h of Le Mans.
1950s:
From 1953 onwards, Porsche's next innovation was the 550 Spyder, an instant classic with a mid-engine designed for motorsport specifically and saw spectacular success. The 10,000th Porsche 356 was produced just eight years after the Typ 356 "No. 1" Roadster came out.
1960s:
The Porsche 804 won the French Grand Prix, and the 50,000th Porsche was built in 1962. A year later, Porsche introduced the legendary 911, a fastback coupé with a 2+2 seating arrangement and two-litre, 6-cylinder 130 hp flat-six engine at the rear.
1970s:
The 917 Short-Tail Coupé won at Le Mans and the first 911 Turbo was created. The 911 Turbo was the world's first production sports car with an exhaust turbocharger and pressure regulator.
1980s:
The Porsche 944, with 163 hp and a 4-cylinder engine, was released, and Porsche celebrated the 25th anniversary year of the 911 by introducing the newly developed 911 Carrera 4 with all-wheel drive.
1990s:
The first twin-turbo engine in a 911 was released, and the one-millionth Porsche rolled off the assembly line.
2000s:
Porsche displayed the high-performance Carrera GT sports car at The Louvre in Paris. While in 2002, the Porsche Cayenne was introduced, a sporty, off-road Cayenne SUV.
Today:
Porsche has continued to innovate and push boundaries, focusing more on hybrid and all-electric powertrains like the one found in the innovative all-electric Porsche Taycan.
Porsche 911 Comparison
2023 Porsche 911 Turbo
Engine: 3.7L V6
Transmission: 8-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Torque: 553 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 3,636 lbs.
2023 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive
Engine: 4.4L V8
Transmission: 8-speed shiftable automatic
Torque: 553 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 4,696 lbs.
The Porsche 911 Turbo proves to be a superior luxury vehicle when compared to the 2023 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive. The powerful 3.7-liter V6 engine is paired with an 8-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission to produce 553 pound-feet of torque, with a low curb weight of only 3,636 pounds!
Porsche Taycan Comparison
2023 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo
Horsepower: 590
Torque: 626 lb-ft
Permanent Synchronous Motor: Standard
PTV Plus: Standard
2023 Jaguar I-PACE S
Horsepower: 394
Torque: 512 lb-ft
Permanent Synchronous Motor: Not Available
PTV Plus: Not Available
The electrifying power of the 2023 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo outshines that of the 2023 Jaguar I-PACE S. Enjoy thrilling acceleration with 590 horsepower and 626 pound-feet of torque, powered by the standard Permanent Synchronous Motor and paired with the innovative Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus system.
Porsche Macan Comparison
2023 Porsche Macan
Horsepower: 262
Active All-Wheel Drive: Standard
Maximum Towing Capacity: 4,409-pounds
Advanced Cockpit: Standard
2023 Audi Q5
Horsepower: 201
Active All-Wheel Drive: Available
Maximum Towing Capacity: 4,400-pounds
Advanced Cockpit: Not Available
The 2023 Porsche Macan is a premium SUV that will provide more advanced performance and amenities than the 2023 Audi Q5. Enjoy the swift performance of 252 horsepower and advanced capabilities of standard active all-wheel drive. For demanding pursuits, the 2023 Porsche Macan is capable of towing up to 4,409 pounds! Meanwhile, you will enjoy the potent performance and capabilities of Porsche's exclusive advanced cockpit.
Porsche Cayenne Comparison
2024 Porsche Cayenne
Horsepower: 349
Torque: 369 lb-ft
18-way Adaptive Sport seats: Available
Four-zone automatic climate control: Standard
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE
Horsepower: 255
Torque: 273 lb-ft
18-way Adaptive Sport seats: Not Available
Four-zone automatic climate control: Not Available
From performance to amenities, the 2024 Porsche Cayenne is a superior SUV when compared to the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE. The 2024 Porsche Cayenne delivers an impressive 349 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, enough to meet all of your needs for thrills. The 2024 Porsche Cayenne also features a comfortable interior, boasting 18-way Adaptive Sport Seats and Four-zone automatic climate control, ensuring every passenger’s needs for comfort are met.
Porsche Panamera Comparison
2023 Porsche Panamera
Starting Price: $92,400
Top Speed: 168 mph
Max. Cargo: 47.3 cu-ft
Seating Surfaces: Leather / Alcantara Suede
2023 BMW 7-Series
Starting Price: $93,300
Top Speed: 130 mph
Max. Cargo: 18.2 cu-ft
Seating Surfaces: SensaTec Leatherette
The 2023 Porsche Panamera is a more affordable, powerful, and refined vehicle when compared to the 2023 BMW 7-Series. Starting at only $92,400, the new 2023 Porsche Panamera can reach a top speed of 168 mph. Inside the new 2023 Porsche Panamera, you can easily accommodate passengers and cargo, with 47.3 cubic feet of cargo and your choice of leather or Alcantara suede seating.
Porsche FAQs
Porsche was founded in 1948, with Porsche’s type 356 "No. 1" Roadster. After its class victory with its further enhanced 356 SL at the 24h of Le Mans, Porsche immediately gained attention throughout the world.
Porsche vehicles are made in two main Porsche facilities in Germany.
New Porsche models come with a 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty and a 4-year/50,000-mile powertrain warranty.
The Porsche 911 Turbo S is the most powerful model, turning out 640 horsepower and accelerating from 0 to 60 MPH in only 2.1 seconds.
Yes, the Porsche Taycan is a fully-electric model, which can offer 321 to 616 horsepower and a driving range from 276 miles to 314 miles.
New Porsche models feature an available curved console control panel, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system, and a smartphone compartment with inductive charging, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, and InnoDrive with Adaptive Cruise Control.
New Porsche models feature advanced driver assistance systems such as:
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Parking Assistance Systems
- Lane Change Assist
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Traffic Jam Assistant
- Light Assistance Systems
The new Porsche Cayenne is the largest SUV in the lineup, offering 107 cubic feet of passenger space and up to 60.3 cubic feet of cargo volume.
The most affordable Porsche model is the Porsche Macan, starting at only $60,900.
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