The Boxster RS 60 Spyder. - Porsche

PorscheNews 01/2008
The Boxster RS 60 Spyder
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Light-weight construction, a low centre of gravity,
mid-mounted engine. Even today, these are the
crucial points that make a sports car out of a
Roadster at Porsche. These values are more alive
than ever in the limited edition special
Boxster RS 60 Spyder.
VarioCam Plus
Propulsive power and low in consumption
The Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder
King of the mountains
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status: 03/2008 Printed in Singapore

Further topics:
Porsche Motorsport
Success in the ALMS
Porsche Exclusive and Tequipment
Cayenne Turbo Power Kit
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia
Season review and outlook for 2008
Porsche Training and Recruitment
Centre Asia
Training of automotive technicians in the Philippines
The Boxster RS 60 Spyder.
Dear Porsche Enthusiast,
Lightweight construction, a low centre of gravity,
mid-mounted engine – the new Boxster RS 60 Spyder
is strongly reminiscent of the Porsche motor sports
of the 60s. No coincidence: Because the special
model has many things in common with the victorious
Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder. In this edition of Porsche
News, we will be presenting this legendary predecessor
to you and introducing you to the fascinating
Boxster RS 60 Spyder.
In our special feature on technology you will find out
how VarioCam Plus makes it possible to achieve both
high performance and torque values in the Boxster
models, while at the same time cutting consumption
and emissions. Furthermore, we will show you how
even more performance can be exploited from the
already strong turbo engine of the Cayenne Turbo.
We will also report about the motor sport activities of
Porsche with the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia all set
for season 2008 and looking onward to be the
official support race for Formula 1 in Singapore.
In addition, you will find out how Porsche established
a Training and Recruitment Centre in the Philippines
in order to cater for the high demand of qualified
technicians by the Porsche dealer network.
I hope you will find this edition of Porsche News to be
an exciting and entertaining read.
Herbert Kwee
President Director

The Boxster RS 60 Spyder
History can’t be turned back, but it can
be revived. The Boxster RS 60 Spyder.
Forests, serpentines, and magnificent views; typical
for the popular mountain races in the 1960s.
Unpredictable and at times extreme corners put
special demands on the vehicles. The Porsche
718 RS 60 Spyder mastered them with bravado
and at that time wrote racing history. Its decisive
advantages: low weight and high agility – the classic
Roadster virtues at Porsche to this day. The most
recent proof: the Boxster S special model
“RS 60 Spyder” limited to 1,960 cars.
Agile, athletic, authentic.
High performance, agility, a low centre of gravity
and the mid-engine concept – the core values of
the 718 type are more alive than ever in the new
Boxster RS 60 Spyder. Its power-enhanced mid-
engine and chassis coordinated for agility result in
an authentic driving experience. The design? Just
as expressive as its role model. Together with the
colouring, it is reminiscent of the aesthetics of the
Porsche racing car 718 RS 60 Spyder.
The design: Dynamic.
The 718 RS 60 Spyder’s design vocabulary was
characterised by its function, and the direct linking
of functionality and design. The expression of this
styling can be found in the Boxster today. For example
on the front section: elegantly rounded, flattened
down, and pulled closer to the road. The overall
impression? Powerful, purist and elegant like its
predecessor – just far more suitable for daily use.
In addition to these design features, the
Boxster RS 60 Spyder also assumed the silver
paintwork typical for the 718 RS 60 Spyder. Even
if it is in a special version: the GT Silver Metallic.
Reminiscent of the super sports car Carrera GT,
also with mid-engine. The windshield frame painted
black and the striking red hood underscore the
classic sports car genes of the Boxster RS 60 Spyder –
and stand in elegant contrast to the body paintwork.
The hood can be opened and closed in just 12
seconds. Another recognisable feature of the special
model: the tail lights with the lenses kept entirely in
red – for an especially dynamic and imposing look.

The Boxster RS 60 Spyder
Its available power: High.
A 6-cylinder boxer engine with 3.4-litre displacement
drives the Boxster RS 60 Spyder. The mid-engine
delivers 223 kW (303 bhp) at 6,250 rpm and a
maximum torque of 340 Nm between 4,400 and
6,000 rpm.
Acceleration: 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds.
Its top speed is 274 km/h. On the road, this power
is transferred via a precision-guided 6-speed manual
transmission. Upon request, you can also get the
5-speed Tiptronic S. The engine has the VarioCam Plus
as standard (more about that in the technology feature).
In addition to excellent running quality, low fuel
consumption and fewer exhaust emissions, above
all it makes high performance and torque values
possible. Optimisations on the exhaust flow and the
additional standard sports exhaust system on the
Boxster RS 60 Spyder with a twin-branch tailpipe
akin to the 911 GT3 contribute to increasing the
power output to an impressive 303 bhp.
The standard 19-inch SportDesign wheels with 5-mm
wheel spacers for the Boxster RS 60 Spyder let the
car appear more muscular and enhance its connection
with the road.
The brake system has 4-piston aluminium monobloc
brake callipers. Advantages include high inherent
rigidity and low weight resulting in particularly fast
and effective responsiveness.
s The power-enhanced 6-cylinder boxer engine directly behind the driver as
well as the standard sports exhaust system with twin-branch tailpipe
The standard vehicle stability system, Porsche
Stability Management (PSM), provides for additional
safety. Upon deviation from the desired direction of
movement, it initiates targeted braking of individual
wheels. Also standard is the Porsche Active
Suspension Management (PASM), an active damper
system that additionally optimises road holding. With
PASM, the body is lowered by 10 mm. Through the
electronic adjustment of the damping system, the
damping power is actively and continuously controlled
for each individual wheel – depending on the driving
style, driving situation and the selected programme
“Normal” or “Sport”. For outstanding agility, increased
driving pleasure and increased active safety for every
driving style.

The Boxster RS 60 Spyder
The interior: Sporty.
The “RS 60 Spyder” logo on the door entry guards
made of stainless steel already promise exclusivity.
A discreet limited edition plaque on the cover of the
glove compartment provides the proof: This special
model is one of a limited edition numbering just
1,960 cars.
The striking leather interior in natural Carrera Red
leather is reminiscent of early motor sport. It is
colour coordinated with the exterior of the car –
like the red hood. With the option available – at no
additional cost – black hood, the interior is in dark
grey natural leather. Driver and passenger airbags
are also standard as is the Porsche Side Impact
Protection System (POSIP) with its separate head and
thorax airbags as well as side impact protection –
all effective even when the hood is open.
s The interior picks up the exterior paintwork in the GT Silver Metallic – for an even more harmonious coordination of the overall concept
On the finishing line:
The Boxster RS 60 Spyder.
You will find more information in our web special at: www.
porsche.com/boxsterrs60
The 718 has found a worthy successor in the
Boxster RS 60 Spyder. It is only logical that the
boxer mid-engine was again power-enhanced
compared with the already very sporty Boxster S.
It is only consistent if the special model supports
this added agility and dynamism visually. And it is
only Porsche if a Roadster drives like a sports car.
The result: more comfort than in the past from
mountain race driving. n
Urban fuel consumption (l/100 km) 1) : 15.3*/16.3**; fuel consumption non-urban (l/100 km) 1) : 7.8*/7.9**; fuel consumption overall (l/100 km) 1) : 10.6*/11.0**;
CO 2
emissions (g/km): 254*/262**. *6-speed manual transmission. **Tiptronic S. 1) According to 1999/100/EC.

VarioCam Plus
The Boxster RS 60 Spyder:
Propulsive power and low in consumption
thanks to VarioCam Plus.
The Boxster RS 60 Spyder creates enthusiasm
not least due to its impressive thrust and its
high reserves in power. One reason for this is the
6-cylinder boxer engine with VarioCam Plus.
The Boxster RS 60 Spyder – like all Boxster models –
has this system to adjust the intake camshafts and
to change the valve lift of the intake valves. In addition
to the best running quality, low fuel consumption and
fewer exhaust emissions, above all VarioCam Plus
makes high performance and torque values possible.
And VarioCam Plus is a 2-in-1 engine concept. It
adjusts itself to the respective demand for power.
The switch occurs without being noticed by means
of the Motronic ME7.8. This results in spontaneous
acceleration and extremely low engine noise.
s Schematic representation of VarioCam Plus
The valve-lift adjustment system consists of switchable
bucket tappets that are guided by an electro-hydraulic
switch valve. They consist of 2 interlocking tappets
that can be locked by means of a bolt. Either a large
cam works on the intake valves via the exterior tappet
or a small cam via the internal tappet. The intake
control times are infinitely variable via a camshaft
controller attached to the front of the camshaft that
works according to the vane principle. The control
occurs via an electro-hydraulic control valve.
For example, in order to optimise the petrol intake
during the warm-up phase at low temperatures,
VarioCam Plus selects large valve lifts with retarded
valve timing. In the mid engine speed and low load
range, the system reduces fuel consumption and
exhaust emission by switching to small valve lifts
with advanced valve timings.
To achieve maximum power and torque, the valve
lift is raised and the timing advanced. n

The Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder
King of the mountains:
The Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder.
s The newly produced 718 RS 60 Spyders in 1960 in the yard of factory I in Zuffenhausen (Stuttgart)
s Schauinsland (Freiburg) in 1961, 99 Heini Walter, winner with Porsche RS 60 (718)
At the beginning of the 1960s, Porsche used the
718 RS 60 Spyder to expand on their concept of success
in the legendary Porsche 550 Spyder: light-weight
construction, a low centre of gravity, mid-mounted
engine. Even today these are the crucial points that
make a sports car out of a Roadster at Porsche.
High dynamics and
high functionality.
The starting point for the development of the
718 RS 60 Spyder was a change in the rules of
the FIA that required a closer proximity to series
production for the racing cars of the 1960 racing
season. At Porsche this was seen as a challenge,
resulting in the creation of the 718 RS 60 Spyder on
the basis of the 718 RSK, a sports car that – if not
intended for the road – could in principle be used on
the road. Nevertheless it concentrated on the most
important features: agile and precise handling. It
had rather unusual features for a racing car: for
example, a larger windshield, a functioning hood and
a luggage compartment that was in the rear behind
the power-enhanced engine.
The engine itself: a boxer engine with displacement
enlarged to 1,587 cc and 160 bhp at 7,800 rpm.
In combination with the low gross weight of 550 kg
and the low centre of gravity, it decisively improved
the agility and the performance of the car.
The concept: Victorious.
What effect did the vehicle concept have in combination
with the additionally enhanced power output
of the 718 RS 60 Spyder? Extreme manoeuvrability
and the ability to accelerate quickly out of a corner;
especially important particularly for mountain racing.
And so its drivers made it to the winners’ rostrum
s Stirling Moss’ vehicle in 1961
worldwide in the host of disciplines. The victories
speak for themselves: The 718 RS 60 Spyder
won the 44 th Targa Florio 1960 – with a margin of
6 minutes. It won at the 4 th and 5 th European Hill
Climb Championship in 1960 and 1961 and excelled
at the 12 hours of Sebring in the US. Twice, because
it won both first and second place. It thus counts
among the outstanding racing cars of the 1960s. n

Porsche Motorsport
Success in a series:
Porsche in the ALMS.
12 races, 11 classes and 8 overall victories.
Manufacturer, team and driver titles – the
American Le Mans Series (ALMS) 2007 was extremely
successful for Porsche. Now the challenge is to
continue the series of successes in the 2008 season.
power-to-weight ratios. The goal for 2008 is
demanding: In the coming 12 runs, the Porsche
pilots in their Porsche RS Spyders – at the lead the
Penske Racing team with Sascha Maassen, Patrick
Long, Timo Bernhard, Romain Dumas, Emmanuel
Collard and Ryan Briscoe – will come up against the
numerically reinforced competition.
The RS Spyder in the LMS.
High expectations in the ALMS.
When the ALMS 2008 starts on 15 March in Sebring,
the pilots of the Penske Racing and Dyson Racing
teams will again do their best in their
Porsche RS Spyders to dominate the LMP2 class
like they have in the years before. Already in 2006
and 2007 they were able to win the manufacturer
assessment with Porsche. In the season just ended,
in 8 out of 10 races the sport prototypes from
Weissach were even faster than the LMP1 vehicles
with their 200 bhp stronger and clearly superior
Besides the ALMS, Porsche will also start at the
European Le Mans Series (LMS) and at the 24-hour
race of Le Mans. At the 6 LMS races in 2008, each
over a distance of 1,000 km, the Horag Racing team
will also drive a Porsche RS Spyder. The Swiss are
already the 2nd customer team to implement the
extremely successful LMP2 sports car in Europe.
The Dutch VM Motor sport team will also start the
Le Mans Series in 2008 with one of the 478 bhp
strong sport prototypes.
t The Porsche RS Spyder on the track in Sebring, Florida 2007
Like the cars from the Penske Racing and Dyson
Racing teams in the ALMS, the RS Spyder from Horag
Racing will be racing on tyres from the manufacturer
Michelin. Initial test drives are planned for November.
As is customary for its customer teams, Porsche
will provide technical support for the test and racing
deployments.
24 hours of fascination – Porsche
Motorsport.
At the LMS halftime, from 14 to 15 June 2008, one
of the classics par excellence will also be added: the
24 hours of Le Mans. The race on the traditional French
track represents a further high point in the motor sport
calendar – for Porsche just as it is for all motor sport
fans. Maximum excitement is once again guaranteed
here – just like at the ALMS and the LMS races. n
You can find out more on the Internet at: www.porsche.
com/motorsport
Dates for ALMS 2008
15.03. Sebring
05.04. St. Petersburg
19.04. Long Beach
26.04. Houston
18.05. Salt Lake City
12.07. Lime Rock
19.07. Mid-Ohio
09.08. Road America
24.08. Mosport
30.08. Detroit
04.10. Road Atlanta
18.10. Laguna Seca
Dates for LMS 2008
06.04. Barcelona
27.04. Monza
11.05. Spa Francorchamps
17.08. Nürburgring
14.09. Silverstone
(Date and location for the 6th LMS run were not yet set at the time
of going to press.)
Dates for 24 Hours of Le Mans 2008
14./15.06. Le Mans

Porsche Exclusive & Tequipment
540 horsepower for the Cayenne Turbo.
Power (kW)
Torque (Nm)
to adjust to the new potential. That is why adapting
the chassis and the brake system – which further
improves the braking performance – are part of
enhancing power. That is why 6-piston aluminium
monobloc brake callipers and internally vented,
two-part brake discs with a diameter of 380 mm
(standard: 368 mm) and a thickness of 38 mm
(standard: 36 mm) are used on the front axle.
Specially developed additional brake air inlets
further improve the brake venting on the front axle.
In this way, top brake performance balances out
enhanced engine performance.
The Cayenne Turbo power kit is available from ex
works and for retrofitting via Porsche Tequipment.
And of course the guarantee is retained as usual
from Porsche Exclusive & Tequipment even when
retrofitted. n
Engine speed (rpm)
Fuel consumption urban (l/100 km) 1) : 22.5;
fuel consumption non-urban (l/100 km) 1) : 10.5;
fuel consumption overall (l/100 km) 1) : 14.9.
CO 2
emissions in (g/km): 358.
1)
According to 80/1268/EEC (version valid at time of printing).
Whoever is involved in motor sport like Porsche is, also
finds top performance to be something very normal.
It is also normal that this passion also manifests itself
in road vehicles. The power kit for the Cayenne Turbo
results from exactly this way of thinking about power.
Cayenne Turbo power kit.
The Cayenne Turbo is the strongest model in the
Cayenne series. Nonetheless, even in a performanceoriented
society, there are always passionate people
who achieve more. And who expect more power.
For them there is the Cayenne Turbo power kit from
the Porsche Exclusive & Tequipment programme.
In detail: 40 bhp more. With the Cayenne Turbo
power kit, the vehicle now has 540 bhp. This added
power output is achieved by demonstrably enlarged
and output-optimised charge-air coolers, flowoptimised
air baffles and a new engine management
system.The result: even better driving performance.
The top speed is 279 km/h, acceleration from 0 to
100 km/h in only 4.9 seconds.
Visibly more power.
The power kit visibly changes the design of the engine
compartment. The throttle valve cover made of light
carbon and a plaque made of brushed aluminium
already promise pure performance optically. Just
like the titanium-coloured intake manifold with
carbon inserts and silver-coloured “turbo” logo.
More performance for the brakes.
It goes without saying that power output cannot be
increased willy-nilly without other components having
s The power kit adds 40 bhp

Porsche Carrera Cup Asia
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia.
Season review.
Since its launch in 2003, the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia
has grown from strength to strength, every year
attracting some of the finest sportscar drivers from
across Asia and the Pacific as well as further afield.
After another intensely competitive season, Tim Sugden
of Britain took the 2007 Overall crown ahead of Japan’s
Keita Sawa and Australian Christian Jones.
Making history.
With a sterling line-up in both classes, and a
challenging mix of fast, sweeping circuits and tight
and demanding race tracks, the Porsche Carrera
Asia was all set for a fantastic fifth season.
There was also a major milestone in Asian
motorsport history to celebrate – the graduation
t Christian Jones, Tim Sugden and Keita Sawa at the Championship Dinner
of the first ever Chinese sportscar racer, reigning
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia champion Darryl O’Young,
to the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.
The 2007 series got underway in February with
an official test at Malaysia’s Sepang International
Circuit, and the opening rounds held in April as official
support races to the 2007 Formula 1 Petronas
Malaysian Grand Prix. A further two rounds were held
there in May as part of the Asian Festival of Speed
(AFOS), before the series travelled to Indonesia’s
Sentul International Circuit in July.
The second half of the season was held entirely in
China. The first of the four race meetings here in
September was also the first ever international
motorsport event for the brand new Chengdu
Goldenport Circuit in western China. The series
then featured as an official support event to the
s Darryl O’Young leading from pole position at the Macau Grand Prix
2007 Formula 1 Sinopec Chinese Grand Prix in
Shanghai in October.
Zhuhai International Circuit in Southern China was the
venue for the penultimate two rounds of the season,
with the Macau Grand Prix once again playing host to
the grand finale.
After eight races of the 13-round season it was Cref
Motorsports’ Keita Sawa who led Class A, despite
having just one victory to his name compared with
two-time British GT champion Tim Sugden’s tally of
four and Christian Jones’ three consecutive victories
for his SCC Racing China team. The situation was just
as intense in Class B, with Australian Peter Boylan
and newcomer Mok Weng Sun of Singapore tied at
the top and only eight points separating the top four
drivers.
after the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup season was over
took pole position and followed it up with the race
win, showing his experience around the Guia Circuit
paid off handsomely. But it was behind him that the
drama was unfolding. Starting from second on the
grid, Jones was running a comfortable 4th which
would have been enough to bag him the title, but
disaster struck at the infamous Lisboa Bend when he
hit the barrier and came to a halt. That gave Sugden
the 2007 title, with Keita Sawa runner up.
The season ahead.
With an improved version of the Porsche 911 GT3
Cup car and three support races to the 2008 FIA
Formula One World Championship on the calendar,
the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2008 looks set for its
best season yet.
As the series arrived in Macau for the championship
decider, just two points separated Sugden and
Jones. Darryl O’Young who came in as a guest driver
Recently confirmed as an official support race to the
2008 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix
on 28 September, the PCCA will also be part of the

Porsche Carrera Cup Asia
Race calendar.
Date Circuit, Country Event Round(s)
February 15 – 16 Sepang Int. Circuit, Malaysia – Test Days
March 21 – 23 Sepang Int. Circuit, Malaysia Formula 1 Support Race 1 & 2
April 18 – 20 Zhuhai Int. Circuit, China Asian Festival of Speed 3 & 4
June 20 – 22 Zhuhai Int. Circuit, China Pan Delta Super Racing Festival 5 & 6
July 18 – 20 Sentul Int. Circuit, Indonesia Asian Festival of Speed 7 & 8
September 26 – 28 Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore Formula 1 Support Race 9
October 17 – 19 Shanghai Int. Circuit, China Formula 1 Support Race 10
November 13 – 16 Macau Guia Circuit, China* Macau Grand Prix 11
*Subject to confirmation of commercial agreement.
s The 2008 model of the 911 GT3 Cup Car
Porsche Pit Stop Singapore – the
official Carrera Cup Asia 2008
season launch.
2008 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix in
March with the 2008 Formula 1 Sinopec Chinese
Grand Prix in October also on the provisional race
schedule.
The Singapore event on 28 September heralds one of
the most exciting new developments in recent
motorsport history as the first Formula 1 Grand Prix in
history to be run at night on a 5.05 km street circuit.
“We are delighted that the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia
is the first confirmed support race for the Singapore
Grand Prix. Since we introduced the series to Asia
in 2003, we have consistently set new benchmarks,
bringing the best in one-make sportscar racing to
the region and providing exceptional motorsport
entertainment to fans.” says Christer Ekberg,
Managing Director of Porsche Asia Pacific.
The series will also visit Zhuhai as well as Indonesia’s
Sentul Circuit, with the season-closer once again
provisionally scheduled as part of November’s Macau
Grand Prix.
Eighteen drivers have so far been confirmed for next
year, all of whom will compete in identical 997-based
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars.
The new car, built by Porsche Motorsport in Weissach,
Germany, boasts a 420 bhp engine, an increase of
20 bhp over the previous model, additional torque, and
an upgraded six gear sequential gearbox. In addition
to the engine upgrades, the car abandons ABS and
sports design modifications including the bumper
panel from the GT3 road car.
The Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2008 roars into action
with a special season launch to be held in Singapore
on 14 March 2008. The historic Singapore Cricket
Club plays host to the event which is part of the 2008
Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix race build
up and also the 20th anniversary celebrations of the
Porsche Club Singapore.
Traditionally held at Sepang Int. Circuit, this year’s
launch is bigger than ever with a Porsche convoy
including a Carrera GT, a 911 GT3 RSR and the
Cayenne S Transsbyeria as well as road and heritage
cars driven by Singapore Porsche Club members,
leading the way to the Padang.
Visitors will be among the first to lay eyes on the new
Cayenne GTS and the new 911 GT3 Cup car model
as the cars will be launched during the event. All the
cars will be on display for the guests to enjoy. To add
to the racing atmosphere there will also be an MC
and music, giant TV screen with race footage and
information videos, information on the
2008 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix, the
Porsche Club Singapore and the Porsche Carrera
Cup Asia, plus a food and beverage tent.
Another great event highlight will be the very first
Porsche Kids Driving School in Singapore. Kids
between the age of 5 to 10 will get the chance to
sign up for the Porsche Kids Driving School including
a short theory lesson on basic traffic rules and signs
as well as a driving session on 911 pedal cars on a
road track. After successful completion, the kids will
receive their own Porsche Kids Driving license.
VIP guests and media will meet the teams and drivers
of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Season 2008 during
the official launch press conference. For more
information on the event, log on to porsche.com.sg. n

Porsche Training and Recruitment Centre Asia
Porsche Training and Recruitment Centre Asia
in the Philippines.
“Establishing the Porsche Training and Recruitment
Centre Asia in the Philippines makes perfect sense as
we have the full support of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
and Don Bosco, a well-established technical training
institute, as well as PGA Cars Inc. We are certain that
the Porsche Training and Recruitment Centre Asia will
offer a sustainable solution to meet the increasing
need for qualified technicians in our Porsche Centre
network.”
A total of 16 students of Don Bosco have already
been selected to commence the course at the
Porsche Training and Recruitment Centre Asia in April
this year. n
s MD Christer Ekberg informs about Porsche within the new training facilities
s Signing of the M.O.A. (or memorandum of agreement) from left, Herwart Fleischer, Robert Coyiuto JR., Porsche Asia Pacific’s MD Christer Ekberg,
Brother Elmer Rodriguez (Technical Director)
s Technical practice vehicle for students
A new Training and Recruitment Centre opening in
the Philippines will groom highly qualified automotive
mechanics and technicians to help meet increasing
demand for specialised mechanics at Porsche Centres
in emerging markets around the world.
Porsche Asia Pacific Pte Ltd supported by
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, in collaboration with
PGA Cars Inc., the official Porsche importer for the
Philippines, and The Don Bosco Technical Institute
recently announced the establishment of the
Porsche Training and Recruitment Centre Asia,
in the Philippines.
Under this initiative, the Don Bosco Technical Institute
will provide basic technical training, and technicians
who have completed this training can then advance
to the Porsche Training and Recruitment Centre Asia
located within PGA Cars Inc.’s premises, where
Porsche will provide a specialist training programme.
Up to 40 students will be accepted at the centre
every year and graduates from the scheme will
then be recruited for the extensive Porsche Centre
network upon completion of their training.
“As Porsche uses state-of-the-art and cutting edge
technology, recruiting qualified automotive
technicians is a key factor in providing professional
support at our Porsche Centres,” says Porsche Asia
Pacific Managing Director, Mr. Christer Ekberg.
t The first batch of students with Robert Coyiuto JR., Christer Ekberg, Herwart Fleischer and Brother Elmer Rodriguez