New York, NY - On April 9, 2009, Porsche and East Side House Settlement (ESH), a leading social services agency that serves young people and families in the South Bronx, will host the 10th Annual Gala Preview of the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob K. Javits Center. Making its North America debut, a 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 will be auctioned at the event to support ESH college preparation programs and a state-of-the-art computer technology center for the residents of Mott Haven in the South Bronx.
"We are thrilled to partner with Porsche and its Tri-State Dealers for the Gala Preview, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year," said John Sanchez, Executive Director, East Side House Settlement. "The sale of the powerful GT3 sports car will significantly impact the young people that we serve and create long-lasting opportunities for the communities of the South Bronx."
The Gala Preview of the New York International Auto Show is a critical source of funding for East Side House Settlement, more so than ever during the current economic downtown with private sector funding down 35-40%. Without private donations and sponsors like Porsche, ESH cannot support motivated young students: scholarship assistance risks being cut, computer classes risk being reduced; and the wait list for adult education classes' risks getting longer.
"All of us in the Porsche organization are extremely proud to partner with East Side House, and I want to personally thank our Porsche Tri-State Dealers for donating this fabulous car," said Detlev von Platen, Porsche Cars North America's President and CEO.
Valued at $112,200, the lightweight, high performance GT3 is the latest in the new-generation 911 series and will be available at dealerships in fall 2009. The new 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 surpasses the previous model in performance with a larger 3.8-liter, 6-cylinder Boxer engine that features a boost in midrange torque, offering a dramatic increase in everyday driving performance. The limited-edition GT3 accelerates to 60 mph in just 4.0 seconds and reaches a top track speed of 194 mph. The latest GT3 also receives updates to the suspension, refined aerodynamics with a 100% increase in downforce and new, larger brakes.
photo:Porsche Cars North America
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"We are thrilled to partner with Porsche and its Tri-State Dealers for the Gala Preview, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year," said John Sanchez, Executive Director, East Side House Settlement. "The sale of the powerful GT3 sports car will significantly impact the young people that we serve and create long-lasting opportunities for the communities of the South Bronx."
The Gala Preview of the New York International Auto Show is a critical source of funding for East Side House Settlement, more so than ever during the current economic downtown with private sector funding down 35-40%. Without private donations and sponsors like Porsche, ESH cannot support motivated young students: scholarship assistance risks being cut, computer classes risk being reduced; and the wait list for adult education classes' risks getting longer.
"All of us in the Porsche organization are extremely proud to partner with East Side House, and I want to personally thank our Porsche Tri-State Dealers for donating this fabulous car," said Detlev von Platen, Porsche Cars North America's President and CEO.
Valued at $112,200, the lightweight, high performance GT3 is the latest in the new-generation 911 series and will be available at dealerships in fall 2009. The new 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 surpasses the previous model in performance with a larger 3.8-liter, 6-cylinder Boxer engine that features a boost in midrange torque, offering a dramatic increase in everyday driving performance. The limited-edition GT3 accelerates to 60 mph in just 4.0 seconds and reaches a top track speed of 194 mph. The latest GT3 also receives updates to the suspension, refined aerodynamics with a 100% increase in downforce and new, larger brakes.
photo:Porsche Cars North America