Porsche Announces 2010 Monterey Classic Car Lineup

The North American division of Porsche has just revealed the lineup of goodies it has prepared for the upcoming Monterey Historic Weekend, from the new 918 Spyder, the 911 GT3 R Hybrid racecar, and the Cayenne S Hybrid, to a range of Porsche classics. The event will also celebrate the company's 60th anniversary year in America.

In addition to its hybrid models debut, Porsche will also be unveiling a new website that will feature contests, videos, stories and images, all celebrating the cars and people that contributed to establish the Porsche brand in the United States six decades ago.

"Automotive passion is always alive and thriving within the Porsche community, but it's particularly heated at this extraordinary event," said Detlev von Platen, President and CEO, Porsche Cars North America. "Where else can you see the evolution of Porsche in America so magnificently displayed, from early sports cars like our 356 through our newest intelligence performance powerhouse, the 918 Spyder?"

Four rare automobiles from the Porsche Museum in Germany are also on their way to Monterey. Visitors will be able to take a closer look at a 1955 and 1958 356 Speedster, a 1960 356 B Carrera 2000 GS Carrera GT and a 1962 356 Carrera 2 Cabrio.

The 918 Spyder concept, a super sportscar that has already been pre-ordered by over 1000 customers, will also make a public appearance at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on August 15.  Motorsports fans will have the opportunity to check out the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid on August 12-15 at the Porsche Zentrum.

On August 14, the 911 GT3 R Hybrid will be showcased at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, and then alongside the 918 Spyder at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance the next day.