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Porsche Centre Victoria
                 January 2018

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Porsche Centre Victoria
             Monthly eZine
               January 2018
Porsche Centre Victoria - Monthly eZine January 2018 - Porsche Centre Victoria
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                                                                 Jason Mui | Sales Manager
                                                                 Phone: 250.590.3022 | Email
                                                                 Matthew Kennard |      Porsche Certified Brand
                                                                 Ambassador
                                                                 Phone: 250.590.3022 | Email
                                                                 Tyson Johnson |      Porsche Certified Brand
                                                                 Ambassador
                                                                 Phone: 250.590.3022 | Email
                                                                 Adam Lee | Client Delivery Specialist
                                                                 Phone: 250.590.3022 | Email
Porsche Centre Victoria Sales - 250.590.3022                     Gary Peever | Service Manager
                                                                 Phone: 250.590.3022 | Email
                             Monday - Friday : 9:00AM - 6:00PM
737 Audley Street                                                Adam Vase | Parts Manager
                             Saturday : 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Victoria, British Columbia                                       Phone: 250.590.3022 | Email
V8X 2V4                      Service - 250.590.3022              Al Carter | Apprentice Mentor
                                                                 Phone: 250.590.3022 | Email
porschevictoria.com          Monday - Friday : 8:00AM - 5:00PM
                                                                 Ricky Luptak | Parts Advisor
                                                                 Phone: 250.590.3022 | Email
                                                                 Steven Ward | Jr. Service Advisor
                                                                 Phone: 250.590.3022 | Email
                                                                 Chris Brandon | Shop Foreman/Technician
                                                                 Phone: 250.590.3022 | Email
                                                                 Spencer Walls | Technician
                                                                 Phone: 250.590.3022 | Email
                                                                 Madeleine Zhang | Reception / Sales Admin
                                                                 Phone: 250.590.3022 | Email

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                                                                 About Us
                                                                 Porsche. Utterly unlike any vehicle
                                                                 you’ll ever drive. And we are like no
                                                                 other dealership you’ll ever drive into.
                                                                 When it comes to the finest in
                                                                 workmanship, technology and
                                                                 exclusivity, you’ll want to come to
                                                                 Porsche. So when it comes to buying
                                                                 or servicing your Porsche, we want
                                                                 you to come to Porsche Centre
                                                                 Victoria. With our certified sales
                                                                 professionals, the most highly trained
                                                                 service technicians in the industry,
                                                                 and an ongoing commitment to
                                                                 customer care, we strive to make the
                                                                 purchase and ownership of your
                                                                 Porsche as exquisite and unique as
                                                                 the vehicle itself. Being a part of the
                                                                 GAIN Group, we pride ourselves in
                                                                 excelling to make your customer...
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Porsche Centre Victoria                                                                                     January 2018

How the Porsche 956 made racing history

It is said that the engineers of the Porsche 956 were far ahead   After the final completion of the critical features such as the
of their time. Through their innovations, they made the           duralumin monocoque chassis, the racing car is test-driven for
Porsche into one of the most successful racing cars of all        the first time on the test track in Weissach in March 1982. The
time. Its greatest successes and most breathtaking moments        privilege of driving the number 001 is given to the world-class
are featured in the latest episode of 9:11 magazine.              driver Jürgen Barth – who would achieve third place in the 956
It all begins in August 1981: The FIA introduces a new sports     at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race that same year. First and
car prototype class into the World Sportscar Championships        second place also go to drivers in 956 models.
beginning with the 1982 season. World championships are
held for these “Group C” vehicles for ten years. The new          It was the beginning of a series of victories: With this model,
regulations mean that Porsche has free rein to build a new        Porsche does not only win all of the FIA World Sportscar
racing car. The regulations mainly concern fuel consumption,      Championship titles between 1982 and 1984, it collected both
so there is plenty of room for innovation.                        the drivers’ and manufacturers’ championships on each
                                                                  occasion. In addition, Stefan Bellof drives a 956 (chassis no.
Under the direction of Norbert Singer, race engineers begin       007) around the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring in a record-
using the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) for the first time in      breaking time of 6 minutes 11.13 seconds, which remains a
the 956. Another new addition is the development of the five-     record even today.
speed gearbox. With its progressive injection system and
2.6-litre turbo engine, the 956 achieves a power output of 620    Drivers, designers and racing fans are captivated by the
hp.                                                               unique capabilities of the 956 – in 1983 and 1984, Porsche’s
                                                                  engineers even build copies for customers.
In particular, its unique aerodynamics make the racing car into
a success story. Thanks to the strong downforce produced by       9:11 magazine brings the successes of the exceptional 956
the car’s underbody tunnel, drivers of the 956 reach record-      model back to life. Episode 5 travels back to the 1980s,
breaking cornering speeds on the racetrack: The “ground           reliving historical moments and revealing the special
effect” allows a speed of 217 mph (350 km/h) to be measured       something that makes the 956 such an object of desire. See it
on the Mulsanne Straight.                                         here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=pz
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Porsche Centre Victoria                                                                 January 2018

Master Wet Weather Driving

While Vancouver Island is known to
host some of the mildest climates in        Positioning: an in-depth look at correct
Canada, this winter, we have seen a         seat position, mirrors and steering
mixture of dry, wet and snowy               column adjustments to optimize driving
conditions to challenge our drivers.        and clear lines of sight for both day and
With an ever changing fluctuation in        nighttime driving.
temperatures from +10 to -2 degrees
celcius, it makes for an interesting day    Flow of traffic: learn where to position
at the Circuit.                             your car in traffic and how much space
                                            is needed for safe braking and
Porsche Centre Victoria, along with the     avoidance maneuvers.
help from the Vancouver Island
Motorsport Circuit has designed a           Traffic assessment: how to read traffic
program to help you prepare and adapt       and how to react to avoid situations in
to these weather changes. With their        advance, with enough time and space
Proactive Driving Program, drivers are      for safe maneuvering.
provided with a safe and controlled
environment created to push you and         Control: understand car balance, how
your vehicle to the limits. No matter       understeer and oversteer will affect
what the conditions may be, our team        driving in wet and slippery conditions,
of trained instructors are here to guide    giving a clear understanding of how
you through it to master both the road      actions impact traction.
and the Circuit.
                                            Experience a full day (9am- 4pm)
This training program was specifically      program for only $229 + tax per person.
designed to help you in real life           Email               us               at
situations, as the Circuit focuses on you   academy@islandmotorsportcircuit.com
as the driver and on the logistics of       to sign up for our next session or visit
every vehicle. You will learn how to        islandmotorsportcircuit.com   for   full
skillfully assess difficult situations,     details.
respond safely and then be able to
drive on calmly.

Some of the skills drivers learn in this
full-day course are:
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Porsche Centre Victoria                                                                             January 2018

2015 BMW 328i xDrive Sedan (3B37)                          2011 Audi A3 2.0T S line at qtro

                                       Used                                                         Used

                                       $34,900                                                      $13,900

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                                       more information.                                            more information.
                                       250.590.3022                                                 250.590.3022

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  Exterior Colour:   Glacier Silver                         Exterior Colour:   Ibis White
  Interior Colour:   Black/red                              Interior Colour:   Black
  Transmission:      Automatic                              Transmission:      Automatic
  Body Style:        4-Door Sedan                           Body Style:        5-Door Hatchback

2012 Porsche Cayenne Tip                                   2002 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe

                                       Used                                                         Used

                                       $43,900                                                      $59,900

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                                       more information.                                            more information.
                                       250.590.3022                                                 250.590.3022

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  Exterior Colour:   Meteor Grey Met                        Exterior Colour:   Basalt Black Metallic
  Interior Colour:   Standard Black                         Interior Colour:   Black Full Leather
  Transmission:      Automatic                              Transmission:      Manual
  Body Style:        SUV                                    Body Style:        2-Door Coupe

2016 Mercedes-Benz E63 S 4MATIC Wagon                      2007 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe

                                       Used                                                         Used

                                       $109,900                                                     $91,900

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                                       more information.                                            more information.
                                       250.590.3022                                                 250.590.3022

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  Exterior Colour:   Designo Diamond White Met              Exterior Colour:   Black
  Interior Colour:   Black Nappa Lthr                       Interior Colour:   Black Full Leather
  Transmission:      Automatic                              Transmission:      Manual
  Body Style:        Wagon                                  Body Style:        2-Door Coupe
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Porsche Centre Victoria                                                                                 January 2018

2016 Porsche Cayenne                                            2017 BMW M3 Sedan

                                            Certified Pre-                                              Used
                                            Owned
                                            $66,700                                                     $84,600

                                            Contact us for                                              Contact us for
                                            more information.                                           more information.
                                            250.590.3022                                                250.590.3022

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  Exterior Colour:   Rhodium Silver Metallic                     Exterior Colour:   Black Sapphire Met
  Interior Colour:   Standard Black Interior                     Interior Colour:   Silverstone Full Merino Lthr
                     8-speed Tiptronic S With Auto Start Stop
  Transmission:                                                  Transmission:      Automatic
                     Function
  Body Style:        SUV
                                                                 Body Style:        4-Door Sedan

2001 Porsche Boxster Roadster                                   2010 Infiniti G37x Coupe AWD Premium

                                            Used                                                        Used

                                            $21,800                                                     $21,500

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                                            more information.                                           more information.
                                            250.590.3022                                                250.590.3022

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  Exterior Colour:   Blue                                        Exterior Colour:   Red
  Interior Colour:   Grey                                        Interior Colour:   Black
  Transmission:      Manual                                      Transmission:      Automatic
  Body Style:        Convertible                                 Body Style:        2-Door Coupe

2015 Porsche Macan Turbo                                        2011 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe

                                            Used                                                        Used

                                            $74,900                                                     $86,900

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                                            more information.                                           more information.
                                            250.590.3022                                                250.590.3022

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  Exterior Colour:   Jet Black Met                               Exterior Colour:   Black
  Interior Colour:   Agate Grey/Pebble Grey Lthr Interior        Interior Colour:   Black Lthr
  Transmission:      Automatic                                   Transmission:      Manual
  Body Style:        Crossover                                   Body Style:        2-Door Coupe
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Porsche Centre Victoria                                                                  January 2018

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