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Porsche VIP Opening Event
Porsche Now Richmond
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Following the groundbreaking of the future home of Porsche
Centre Richmond in the Richmond Auto Mall, VIP guests
were hosted at Porsche Now Richmond to celebrate the official
launch of the new pop-up store. The first of its kind globally,
Porsche Now Richmond introduces the Porsche Now pop-up
design concept on the ground floor of Aberdeen Square. The
all-new, all-electric Porsche Taycan Turbo S was the star of the
show as it was introduced to the crowd, while Chef Makoto Ono
crafted and executed a special menu for the event as he spent the
evening away from his restaurant, Mak N Ming in Kitsilano.
Although on first look the model name is somewhat of an
anachronism, the Taycan Turbo S adheres to Porsche’s model
designation conventions and represents the top model in the
Taycan range. Rated at 750 horsepower, the Turbo S will become
the most powerful production Porsche ever when deliveries
begin in early 2020. It will launch from a standstill to 100 km/h
in just 2.6 seconds.
Porsche Now Richmond boasts several features unique among
Porsche retail locations. These include an infinity mirror-room
at its entrance, a beautiful mural designed by local artist Carson
Ting, and a scaled-down 911 model designed to work with
Porsche’s new augmented reality mobile application. Notably,
Porsche Now Richmond is the only location in Canada where
you’ll find a Porsche Design lifestyle accessories boutique
alongside the latest machines that Porsche has to offer.