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The Official Magazine <strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> <strong>Melbourne</strong> Autumn 2011<br />

<strong>60</strong> <strong>Years</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong><br />

<strong>Centre</strong><br />

<strong>Melbourne</strong>


Happy Birthday<br />

to <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />

<strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />

109-111 Victoria Parade,<br />

Collingwood VIC 3066<br />

Telephone<br />

Sales 03 9473 0917<br />

Service 03 9473 0971<br />

Parts 03 9473 0998<br />

The Autumn issue <strong>of</strong> Torque is an exciting one. We’re celebrating<br />

our <strong>60</strong>th birthday, the first round <strong>of</strong> the Carrera Cup is set for<br />

the Australian Grand Prix and the 911 GT3 RS has claimed<br />

Australia’s top performance car prize.<br />

<strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> <strong>Melbourne</strong> – formerly<br />

Hamiltons – has been a part <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Australian car culture for <strong>60</strong> years<br />

now, so we have plenty to celebrate.<br />

This issue features a fascinating<br />

story which explores PCM’s history.<br />

From our early days in Collins Street<br />

<strong>Melbourne</strong>, where demonstrators were<br />

parked kerb side and parking <strong>of</strong>ficers<br />

were bribed to overlook them (no such<br />

luck on Victoria Parade!), we take<br />

a journey through the past <strong>60</strong> years<br />

reflecting on our loyal clientele and<br />

some well-known customers.<br />

Anticipation surrounding the arrival<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Carrera Cup cars has been high,<br />

and now they’re here. 22 <strong>Porsche</strong> GT3<br />

Cup cars, five <strong>of</strong> which are now being<br />

looked after by PCM’s Motorsport Team,<br />

in preparation for this year’s Australian<br />

Grand Prix. What better place to watch<br />

this year’s race than from our exclusive<br />

<strong>Porsche</strong> Chicane Skybox, see our story<br />

on page 7 for more details.<br />

Confirming what we already knew,<br />

<strong>Porsche</strong>’s 911 GT3 RS was voted<br />

MOTOR magazine’s Performance<br />

Car <strong>of</strong> The Year, and it was a clear<br />

winner, scoring 1st placing from<br />

all six expert judges.<br />

Our featured customer in this issue<br />

has been with us for 47 years, you can<br />

read Harvey Neale’s <strong>Porsche</strong> story on<br />

page 14. If you have a story to share,<br />

or would like to see any specific stories<br />

featured, please contact us.<br />

Enjoy the birthday celebrations,<br />

and the Grand Prix.<br />

Thomas Heberling<br />

thomas.heberling@porschemelbourne.com.au


<strong>60</strong> years young, and going from<br />

strength to strength! Congratulations<br />

PCM from Garry Modrusan<br />

and the RJP team.<br />

Official <strong>Porsche</strong> Factory Approved Body Repair <strong>Centre</strong><br />

Used and recommended by <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />

622–624 South Road<br />

Moorabbin Victoria 3189<br />

T 03 9555 4540<br />

F 03 9555 3251<br />

E rjpsmash@bigpond.net.au


What’s<br />

inside<br />

Cover story<br />

8 Making History <strong>60</strong> <strong>Years</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />

Features<br />

6 They’re back <strong>Porsche</strong> is gearing up for the<br />

Carrera Cup at this year’s Grand Prix<br />

7 The <strong>Porsche</strong> Chicane Skybox The hottest tickets<br />

in town<br />

10 Special Porches, Special People<br />

13 A match made in heaven 47 years and loving it<br />

14 A powerful partnership The 918 RSR is a fusion<br />

<strong>of</strong> epic proportions<br />

15 Global domination MOTOR magazine votes<br />

the 911 GT3 RS performance car <strong>of</strong> 2010<br />

15 Class, style Special Black Edition 911<br />

16 Practical <strong>Porsche</strong> Pointers<br />

16 Advanced Driver Training<br />

17 Navigation Special Never stop to ask<br />

for directions again<br />

17 Look the part <strong>Porsche</strong> shoes and sunnies,<br />

grab yours in time for the Grand Prix<br />

Regulars<br />

2 Editor’s Letter<br />

18 Calendar <strong>of</strong> events<br />

Design by Struck & Spink www.struckandspink.com.au<br />

This magazine has been printed on Monza Recycled. It contains 55% recycled<br />

fibre (25% post consumer and 30% pre consumer) and FSC Certified pulp,<br />

which ensures that all virgin pulp is derived from well-managed forests and<br />

controlled sources. It is manufactured by an ISO 14001 certified mill.<br />

Monza Recycled is an FSC Mixed Sources Certified paper.<br />

8<br />

17<br />

Happy <strong>60</strong>th<br />

Anniversary <strong>Porsche</strong><br />

<strong>Centre</strong> <strong>Melbourne</strong>!<br />

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14


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01<br />

They’re<br />

back<br />

Following last year’s thrilling<br />

announcement regarding the<br />

return <strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong>’s Carrera<br />

Cup, the maximum grid <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Porsche</strong> GT3 Cup cars have<br />

arrived and are gearing up<br />

for the Cup’s opening round.<br />

6 Torque Autumn Edition<br />

How do these stack up for impressive<br />

numbers: Ten thousand horsepower –<br />

the combined power output <strong>of</strong> the 22<br />

<strong>Porsche</strong> GT3 Cup cars that are now<br />

in Australia, raring to go for the series<br />

return <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Porsche</strong> Carrera Cup.<br />

Five million dollars – the combined<br />

value <strong>of</strong> the brand new 2011<br />

thoroughbred racing machines.<br />

Five – the number <strong>of</strong> GT3 Cup cars now<br />

being looked after by the experienced


03<br />

and dedicated technicians who make up<br />

<strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> <strong>Melbourne</strong>’s Motorsport<br />

Team, in preparation for the first<br />

round <strong>of</strong> the Carrera Cup at this year’s<br />

Australian Grand Prix.<br />

Power is up 50hp, making the new<br />

cars faster and better on track.<br />

As we have come to expect from<br />

<strong>Porsche</strong> performance, numbers are<br />

always improving. Power is up 50hp,<br />

making the new cars faster and better<br />

on track. So fast, in fact that they can<br />

match a V8 Supercar around Winton<br />

Raceway. Further adding to the thrill<br />

<strong>of</strong> driving the GT3, handling and grip<br />

are further enhanced and even the<br />

tyres are a new design – created<br />

especially for this car.<br />

Late January, after clearing customs,<br />

all Carrera Cup teams had the chance<br />

to stretch the legs <strong>of</strong> these powerful<br />

vehicles at Winton Raceway, a ‘relaxed’<br />

01 GT3 Cup Car<br />

at Winton<br />

02 Black GT3<br />

Cup Car<br />

03 Cup Cars in<br />

customs store<br />

awaiting delivery<br />

to their new<br />

owners<br />

precursor to the Grand Prix. In what<br />

will be their first appearance at Albert<br />

Park since 2008, the <strong>Porsche</strong> series<br />

promises to be a feast for the eyes and<br />

ears, both on and <strong>of</strong>f track. The Carrera<br />

Cup Championship will be a highlight<br />

<strong>of</strong> the 2011 Grand Prix.<br />

Maximum Power<br />

311kW (450hp) at 7,500rpm<br />

Carrera Cup Calendar<br />

March 24-27<br />

Round 1 Qantas<br />

Australian Grand Prix,<br />

<strong>Melbourne</strong><br />

April 29 - May 1<br />

Round 2 Barbagello<br />

Raceway,<br />

Perth<br />

July 8-10<br />

Round 3 Sucrogen<br />

Townsville 400,<br />

Townsville<br />

september 16-18<br />

Round 4 L&H 500,<br />

Phillip Island<br />

october 6-9<br />

Round 5 Supercheap<br />

Auto Bathurst 1000,<br />

Mount Panorama<br />

october 21-23<br />

Round 6 Armor All<br />

Gold Coast <strong>60</strong>0,<br />

Surfers Paradise<br />

december 2-4<br />

Round 7 Sydney<br />

Telstra 500,<br />

Sydney<br />

PoRsCHE’s skYBox AT THE gRAnd PRix<br />

Room with a view<br />

As if the excitement <strong>of</strong> the Carrera Cup returning to Albert<br />

Park wasn’t enough, <strong>Porsche</strong> will once again be hosting<br />

a hospitality suite at the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix<br />

from March 25 th -27 th .<br />

This new suite, in the <strong>Porsche</strong> Chicane Skybox, <strong>of</strong>fers some<br />

<strong>of</strong> the best views on the circuit, facing directly down the straight<br />

with total vision <strong>of</strong> turns one and two. Inclusions such as first<br />

class food and beverage service, plus transportation to the<br />

<strong>Porsche</strong> Carrera Cup Pits, mean these tickets are a must have<br />

for this year’s race.<br />

This event will sell out so please book now to secure your tickets.<br />

For further information, please contact Phoebe Murray on<br />

03 9473 0904 or email phoebe.murray@porschemelbourne.com.au.<br />

Torque Autumn Edition 7


01<br />

<strong>60</strong> <strong>Years</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong> at PCM<br />

By Michael Browning<br />

8 Torque Autumn Edition<br />

In 2011 <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Centre</strong><br />

<strong>Melbourne</strong> is celebrating <strong>60</strong><br />

years’ unbroken history with<br />

<strong>Porsche</strong>, making it one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

world’s oldest dealerships<br />

outside <strong>of</strong> Germany.<br />

Australian pump manufacturer<br />

Norman Hamilton brought <strong>Porsche</strong><br />

to Australia in 1951 along with the<br />

world’s first two right hand drive<br />

356 models – a Burgundy Coupe<br />

and a Fish Silver Cabriolet.


01 <strong>Porsche</strong><br />

Distributors in the<br />

mid-to late 1950s<br />

was located on the<br />

corner <strong>of</strong> Hoddle<br />

and Swan Streets,<br />

Richmond<br />

02 The <strong>Porsche</strong><br />

Distributors<br />

display at the<br />

Royal <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />

Showgrounds<br />

in 1959<br />

03 The way we were<br />

in the early 19<strong>60</strong>s.<br />

<strong>Porsche</strong> motor<br />

show displays<br />

have changed<br />

a little since!<br />

04 <strong>Porsche</strong>s<br />

started arriving<br />

in Australia in<br />

saleable numbers<br />

by the mid-1950s<br />

02<br />

The first <strong>Porsche</strong> dealership was<br />

in the Southern Cross Chambers<br />

at 315 Collins Street <strong>Melbourne</strong>,<br />

while the ‘showroom’ was the kerb<br />

below, where parking <strong>of</strong>ficers were<br />

encouraged to turn a blind eye to the<br />

two stunning new <strong>Porsche</strong>s!<br />

The Spare Parts Department was<br />

a wooden car crate in the backyard<br />

<strong>of</strong> Hamilton’s home, while the Service<br />

Department was a service station<br />

in Mt. Alexander Road, Flemington.<br />

Since then, <strong>Porsche</strong> has had a number<br />

<strong>of</strong> inner <strong>Melbourne</strong> ‘homes’ and name<br />

changes. However the passion, and<br />

many members <strong>of</strong> the sales, service<br />

and parts team, have remained a<br />

constant and familiar thread.<br />

During this time <strong>Porsche</strong>s have found<br />

a place in the heart <strong>of</strong> many wellknown<br />

Victorians. Australia’s 16th<br />

Governor-General, Lord Casey, owned<br />

03<br />

Happy <strong>60</strong>th Anniversary<br />

<strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> <strong>Melbourne</strong>!<br />

two 911s in the 19<strong>60</strong>s – a cream<br />

1967 model and then a mustard<br />

yellow 911L. <strong>Melbourne</strong> Lord Mayor,<br />

the late Irvin Rockman and former<br />

Myer CEO Peter Bartels were other<br />

notable customers.<br />

Today PCM is still ‘home’ to many<br />

owners, whose association with the<br />

dealership dates back as far as the<br />

late 1950s and early ’<strong>60</strong>s.<br />

And PCM proudly wears the ‘No. 13’<br />

tag in all its correspondence with<br />

the <strong>Porsche</strong> factory in Stuttgart,<br />

underscoring its special place in the<br />

worldwide <strong>Porsche</strong> family.<br />

04<br />

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01<br />

special <strong>Porsche</strong>s,<br />

special people<br />

In March 1965, ALAN HAMILToN<br />

took delivery <strong>of</strong> the world’s – and<br />

Australia’s – first right hand drive<br />

911 while working at the <strong>Porsche</strong><br />

factory in Stuttgart.<br />

He is pictured pushing a left hand<br />

drive ‘901’ model into the <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />

Exhibition Building where it was<br />

a highlight <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Porsche</strong> stand at the<br />

1964 <strong>Melbourne</strong> Motor Show.<br />

In 1972, Alan took control <strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong> in<br />

Australia before it became a wholly owned<br />

subsidiary <strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong> AG in 1992.<br />

Alan remains a passionate <strong>Porsche</strong><br />

enthusiast, with a 1954 model 356<br />

Coupe, a 1962 356B, a 1968 912 and<br />

a 993-series 911 in the family garage.<br />

The favourite is his new Boxster Spyder,<br />

purchased last year from <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Centre</strong><br />

<strong>Melbourne</strong>. “It’s a fantastic car,” he<br />

enthused. “A return to core <strong>Porsche</strong><br />

values. It talks to you all the time!”<br />

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02<br />

03<br />

04<br />

05<br />

JoHN CoX has been a <strong>Porsche</strong><br />

<strong>Melbourne</strong> customer since 1967<br />

when he purchased a 1962 twin-grill<br />

356B and took it in for a service.<br />

“The Service Department was in<br />

a garage in St Kilda,” he said.<br />

“It wasn’t exactly state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art,<br />

but Service Manager Eddie Hackel<br />

did a great job.”<br />

In 1974 he traded the 356 in on a<br />

four-year old Signal Orange 911S 2.2.<br />

Since then he has purchased two<br />

further <strong>Porsche</strong>s – a new Boxster<br />

in 2001 and a 2000 model Carrera<br />

4S in 2007 – both from PCM Sales<br />

Consultant Michael Barker.<br />

“People work here because they love<br />

the cars,” said John. “It’s not just a job<br />

and that enthusiasm is infectious.”<br />

06<br />

01 Alan Hamilton<br />

pushes the<br />

<strong>Porsche</strong> ‘901’ into<br />

the <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />

Exhibition<br />

Building for the<br />

1964 <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />

Motor Show<br />

02 Alan Hamilton<br />

pictured at<br />

Pt.Cook in the<br />

mid-19<strong>60</strong>s on the<br />

arrival <strong>of</strong> the first<br />

911S in Australia<br />

03 Alan Hamilton<br />

with his new<br />

Boxster Spyder –<br />

“Fantastic!”<br />

04 John Cox with his<br />

current Carrera<br />

4S and his former<br />

911S 2.2<br />

05 John Cox<br />

06 John Cox with<br />

Michael Barker


07<br />

PHIL SCHUDMAK has the distinction<br />

<strong>of</strong> being the owner <strong>of</strong> Australia’s first<br />

356 Cabriolet and was Australia’s<br />

first Boxster owner.<br />

Phil purchased his first <strong>Porsche</strong><br />

in 1958 and has owned two further<br />

new <strong>Porsche</strong>s and another five<br />

or so 356s since.<br />

However his most treasured <strong>Porsche</strong><br />

is the 1951 Fish Silver split-screen<br />

356 Cabriolet that he discovered<br />

in Tasmania in the late 1980s, and<br />

restored it to its current glory over<br />

the next five years.<br />

Fourteen years ago he added another<br />

‘first’ to his stable when he took delivery<br />

<strong>of</strong> Australia’s first Boxster – a silver<br />

2.5 Tiptronic – just after midnight<br />

on the Saturday <strong>of</strong> the Australia Day<br />

weekend in January 1997.<br />

08<br />

Four years ago in 1997 he replaced<br />

it with another new Boxster, again<br />

purchased from <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Centre</strong><br />

<strong>Melbourne</strong>.<br />

“<strong>Porsche</strong>s were in a different league<br />

in terms <strong>of</strong> their quality and simplicity,”<br />

he said. “I see the Boxster the same<br />

way today. It is a standout sports car.”<br />

09<br />

MAX ERRINGToN is a long-standing<br />

<strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Melbourne</strong> customer noted<br />

for his fastidious maintenance<br />

<strong>of</strong> his <strong>Porsche</strong>s.<br />

He bought his original red 1962 356B<br />

when it was just 15 months old, and<br />

when he traded it in six years later on<br />

a new blue 911T it was immaculate.<br />

Max treated the 911T similarly and<br />

it was like new when he traded it on<br />

his 930 Turbo through Austin King in<br />

1979. The 930 has covered 107,000<br />

kilometres and still looks like new,<br />

with its original seats plastic-wrapped<br />

under Max’s billiard table at home.<br />

Max has always felt “part <strong>of</strong> the<br />

family” through his 46 years<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong> ownership.<br />

“At <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Melbourne</strong> you can always<br />

talk to the person working on your car.<br />

It’s a special place with a lot<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong> history.”<br />

07 Phil Schudmak<br />

(second from right)<br />

is congratulated<br />

on purchasing<br />

Australia’s first<br />

Boxster by <strong>Porsche</strong><br />

CEo Michael<br />

Winkler, while<br />

Michael Barker<br />

(far left) looks on<br />

08 Phil with his<br />

<strong>Porsche</strong> ‘twins’<br />

– his 1951 356<br />

Cabriolet and<br />

current Boxster<br />

09 Max Errington<br />

(right) with the<br />

1979 930 Turbo<br />

that Austin King<br />

(left) sold him<br />

32 years ago<br />

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MAX WARWICK has owned an eclectic<br />

series <strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong>s over the years since<br />

purchasing his 1971 model 911 2.4 E<br />

Sportomatic from Hamiltons in 1974.<br />

“The cars have always been exciting and<br />

impressive,” he said, “however it’s the<br />

people I have dealt with that have made<br />

the whole ownership experience even<br />

more memorable.”<br />

Max and his wife Cheryl own a replica<br />

1973 911 RS 2.7, a Cayenne S, a 997<br />

Carrera S Cabriolet PDK, a 997 GT2<br />

and a second generation 997 GT3.<br />

He and his daughter Georgia finished<br />

sixth outright in the 2005 Targa<br />

Tasmania and he was 12 th outright in<br />

this year’s Targa Wrest Point in his new<br />

GT3. “Michael Winkler said PCM was<br />

proud to support us because we were<br />

the only father and daughter team up<br />

there in this type <strong>of</strong> motorsport.”<br />

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Max and his daughter<br />

Georgia have been<br />

the most successful<br />

father-daughter<br />

team in Targa<br />

Tasmania in their<br />

PCM-prepared GT3<br />

The <strong>60</strong> <strong>Years</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong> Expo Day promises<br />

to be a popular and fascinating occasion<br />

and we’d like to invite you and your family<br />

to help us celebrate this special event.<br />

Pop this date into your calendar and enjoy seeing <strong>Porsche</strong><br />

vehicles displayed from each decade, workshop access<br />

and demonstrations <strong>of</strong> technical advancements over<br />

the past <strong>60</strong> years. There will be a <strong>Porsche</strong> Kids Driving<br />

School, other special kids activities and a German style<br />

BBQ. And by filling in an entry form on the day, one<br />

lucky person will win a two-day VIP pass to <strong>Porsche</strong>’s<br />

Skybox at the Grand Prix, valued at over $7,000.<br />

We’d love to see everyone join us, so please bring<br />

the whole family.<br />

Saturday 5 March between 9am – 5pm<br />

at <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> <strong>Melbourne</strong>.


A match made<br />

in heaven<br />

Despite his mother telling him<br />

not to buy a car she’d never<br />

heard <strong>of</strong>, Harvey Neale bought<br />

his first <strong>Porsche</strong> in 1964.<br />

01 90 mile beach<br />

(1967)<br />

02 Track Day Phillip<br />

Island (1998)<br />

03 Greg Norman,<br />

Kingston Heath<br />

(1993)<br />

01<br />

02<br />

03<br />

Mum was still driving at 92,<br />

so i can see myself as a <strong>Porsche</strong><br />

driver for another 15 years<br />

I have been a <strong>Porsche</strong> owner for<br />

47 years. My passion for <strong>Porsche</strong><br />

began with a white 19<strong>60</strong> model 356B,<br />

purchased from Norman Hamilton.<br />

I was married in 1966 and drove my<br />

‘B’ 2500 kilometres to Mackay and<br />

Brampton Island in Queensland.<br />

Upon my return I upgraded to a 356C.<br />

I’ve travelled more than 1,000,000<br />

kilometres in my <strong>Porsche</strong>s. These trips<br />

have including many happy family<br />

camping holidays with my 356C towing<br />

my boat to the beaches <strong>of</strong> East Gippsland<br />

and beyond. A 2.7 litre 911 Targa<br />

Tiptronic, was the first new <strong>Porsche</strong><br />

I bought and since that time, with the<br />

help <strong>of</strong> Austin King I’ve owned four<br />

more. In my 75th year I am driving<br />

the best car <strong>of</strong> all, a 997 Cabriolet.<br />

Working in the golfing industry I was<br />

fortunate to spend a lot <strong>of</strong> time with<br />

Greg Norman. Driving him to a photo<br />

shoot in my new ’89 Carrera Cab he<br />

commented on how much he liked the<br />

car – I was pretty chuffed considering<br />

his garage is full <strong>of</strong> Ferraris.<br />

I can see myself as a <strong>Porsche</strong> driver<br />

for many years to come – they’re just<br />

made to be driven.<br />

Have a <strong>Porsche</strong> story to share?<br />

We’d love to hear it. Email<br />

phoebe.murray@porschemelbourne.com.au.<br />

Torque Autumn Edition 13


A powerful<br />

partnership<br />

<strong>Porsche</strong>’s newest ‘race lab’<br />

vehicle fuses together 2010’s<br />

918 Spyder with the 911<br />

GT3 R Hybrid to create the<br />

incredible <strong>Porsche</strong> 918 RSR.<br />

What happens when the<br />

technologically advanced 911 GT3 R<br />

Hybrid unites with the stunning good<br />

looks <strong>of</strong> the 918 Spyder concept car?<br />

For starters, the electric motors take<br />

power from a flywheel that gains<br />

momentum when the car brakes and,<br />

at the push <strong>of</strong> a button, gives a boost<br />

in acceleration.<br />

Overall power is an impressive<br />

570 kW. As for design, the 918 RSR<br />

is a modern interpretation <strong>of</strong> ‘form<br />

14 Torque Autumn Edition<br />

01 02<br />

03<br />

04<br />

01 Side pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />

<strong>of</strong> the 918 RSR<br />

02 Upward<br />

opening doors<br />

03 Flywheel<br />

accumulator<br />

04 Side-by-side:<br />

911 GT3 R Hybrid<br />

and the 918 RSR<br />

05 The opposition’s<br />

view<br />

05<br />

follows function’, and there can be<br />

no mistaking its race track intent.<br />

Right now, and sadly for those<br />

<strong>of</strong> us passionate about <strong>Porsche</strong> and<br />

its performance vehicles, the 918<br />

RSR – and its motor racing hybrid<br />

technology – is for the race track only...<br />

but maybe one day.


PoRsCHE 911 gT3 Rs<br />

Top <strong>of</strong> its game<br />

<strong>Porsche</strong>’s 911 GT3 RS has continued<br />

on its award-winning way for 2010<br />

by claiming Australia’s top performance<br />

car prize.<br />

For the eighth time in 14 years MOTOR<br />

magazine has voted a <strong>Porsche</strong> its<br />

Performance Car <strong>of</strong> The Year – the 911<br />

GT3 RS was a clear winner, scoring<br />

1st placing from all six expert judges.<br />

While we at <strong>Porsche</strong> are never surprised<br />

at the continual innovations made with<br />

our cars, MOTOR magazine had this<br />

to say <strong>of</strong> the 911 GT3 RS: ‘We expected<br />

progress. But just how much progress<br />

<strong>Porsche</strong> continues to deliver with its<br />

flagship (911), time and again, defies<br />

belief... You wonder how a 911 could<br />

be better than this in the future, and<br />

marvel in the certainty it will’.<br />

The February issue <strong>of</strong> MOTOR magazine<br />

features all <strong>of</strong> the performance data and<br />

details on our winner.<br />

The progress<br />

<strong>Porsche</strong><br />

delivers, time<br />

and again,<br />

defies belief.<br />

01<br />

02<br />

03<br />

PoRsCHE CARRERA 911 BlACk EdiTion<br />

Class, style<br />

01 <strong>Porsche</strong> Carrera 911 Black Edition<br />

02 Black Edition door sill<br />

03 All black interior<br />

Black is the new black, and the special<br />

Black Edition 911 Coupe and Cabriolet<br />

models will make the 911 range even<br />

more attractive<br />

Based on the entry-model Carrera Coupe<br />

and Cabriolet, the arrival <strong>of</strong> the 911 Black<br />

Edition models are sure to add some flair<br />

to your <strong>Porsche</strong> wardrobe, and are equipped<br />

with a 254 kW 3.6-litre engine.<br />

Not surprisingly, black is the dominant colour<br />

<strong>of</strong> this series and each vehicle features<br />

a unique 911 badge on the rear engine cover,<br />

Black Edition door sills and limited edition<br />

number plaque on the glove box, which further<br />

identify this bespoke model. The performance,<br />

precision and power <strong>of</strong> this vehicle remains<br />

uncompromised with the 0-100 km/h sprint<br />

covered in just 4.9 seconds for the Coupe and<br />

5.1 seconds for the Cabriolet.<br />

Black Edition models are now on sale<br />

with deliveries beginning from late April.<br />

Priced from $223,000 for the Coupe and<br />

$245,300 for the Cabriolet.<br />

Contact our Sales Department<br />

03 9473 0917.<br />

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gift<br />

time!<br />

FRoM ouR REsidEnT ExPERT MiCHAEl BARkER<br />

Practical <strong>Porsche</strong> pointers<br />

Are you the only one who drives your <strong>Porsche</strong>?<br />

If not, it can be annoying having to<br />

re-adjust your seat and mirror settings<br />

when you come to drive the car, just<br />

because someone else has used it or<br />

the settings have changed.<br />

For cars equipped with Memory<br />

Systems, a few minutes resetting the<br />

systems is time well spent.<br />

For example: On a 997 series 911<br />

follow the steps below to reset your<br />

Memory System.<br />

– Adjust the drivers seat using all the<br />

buttons including lumbar support<br />

– Adjust both door mirrors for forward<br />

driving. Leave the mirror switch<br />

pointing towards the RH mirror.<br />

– The car should be in Park or Neutral.<br />

Turn on the ignition but do not start<br />

16 Torque Autumn Edition<br />

giFT<br />

VouCHERs<br />

AVAilABlE<br />

the car. Close both doors and the<br />

apply Park brake. Press “M” and<br />

“1” together. Now turn the mirror<br />

selector to the left mirror and engage<br />

Reverse gear. The left mirror will<br />

now drop so the curb can be seen.<br />

Adjust to suit.<br />

– Press “M” and “1” together.<br />

The LH mirror will only drop if the<br />

mirror switch is turned to the left<br />

and Reverse gear is engaged.<br />

– Finally, you must lock the car and<br />

wait 20 seconds. Then unlock the<br />

car and the settings are now set.<br />

If you would like help resetting your<br />

Memory System please phone to arrange<br />

at time. Michael Barker 03 9473 0948.<br />

TRACk dAYs 2011<br />

Phillip island Advanced<br />

driver Training and<br />

open Track days<br />

With the new year well underway,<br />

now is the time to book your next<br />

Advanced Driver Training Course.<br />

Make 2011 the year to get the most<br />

out <strong>of</strong> your <strong>Porsche</strong> and what better<br />

place to start than on the race track.<br />

As a <strong>Porsche</strong> owner you know your<br />

car is unlike any other on the road.<br />

Engineered to perform, it has the kind<br />

<strong>of</strong> responsiveness, in-built intelligence<br />

and raw power that cries out to be<br />

used. Our track days are devoted<br />

to doing just that.<br />

We have availability for the following<br />

dates in 2011 – all to be held at the<br />

Phillip Island GP Circuit:<br />

Level 1 Advanced Driver Training<br />

Tuesday 10th May 2011<br />

Tuesday 25th October 2011<br />

Level 2 Advanced Driver Training<br />

Wednesday 11th May 2011<br />

Wednesday 26th October 2011<br />

Level 3 open Track Days<br />

Thursday 12th May 2011<br />

Thursday 27th October 2011<br />

The cost <strong>of</strong> each day is $880.<br />

For information or bookings<br />

for any <strong>of</strong> these events please contact<br />

Phoebe Murray on 03 9473 0904 or email<br />

phoebe.murray@porschemelbourne.com.au.


TEquiPMEnT sPECiAl: onlY $599<br />

don’t get lost, get to <strong>Porsche</strong><br />

<strong>Centre</strong> <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />

A new navigation update is now available for 911 (997),<br />

Boxster (987), Cayman (987) and Cayenne Models from<br />

2005 to 2008 with the PCM 2.1 System. It contains the<br />

Model Year 2010 data set for the mapping <strong>of</strong> Australia/<br />

New Zealand.<br />

There are numerous improvements, especially when<br />

compared with the previously available data set. One <strong>of</strong> which<br />

is the more than 610,000 Points <strong>of</strong> Interest. This gives even<br />

the fussiest and most discerning amongst us a wider variety <strong>of</strong><br />

hotels, restaurants, parks, car parks, service stations, airports,<br />

theatres, golf courses and many more interesting destinations<br />

to choose from.<br />

For <strong>Porsche</strong> cars fitted with PCM2.1, the update<br />

will provide them with the latest data.<br />

Our Service Department can update your<br />

navigation system while you wait and have<br />

a cup <strong>of</strong> c<strong>of</strong>fee.<br />

The update will cost $599.<br />

Call your service consultant to make a booking.<br />

Service Department 03 9473 0971.<br />

Terms & Conditions: Additional costs may apply to some models.<br />

Price includes GST. Update is for the PCM2.1 System only.<br />

PoRsCHE dRiVing sHoEs And sunglAssEs<br />

drive in style<br />

As with all things <strong>Porsche</strong>, our driving shoes and<br />

sunglasses have been designed with prestige and<br />

performance in mind – the ultimate accessories<br />

to enhance your driving experience.<br />

<strong>Porsche</strong>’s casual driving sneaker, made by<br />

Adidas, was created using our form follows<br />

function philosophy and features include a<br />

preformed footbed to cushion the heel and<br />

asymmetric lines ensure perfect foothold<br />

while driving. You’ll look the part too, with 918<br />

Spyder stitching in a striking Acid Green and a<br />

discreet <strong>Porsche</strong> design logo, which complement<br />

the 918 Spyder’s stunning colouring. Be quick -<br />

stock is extremely limited. Priced at $395.<br />

These unisex sunglasses are <strong>Porsche</strong>’s take on<br />

the classic Aviator design. Minimalistic yet highly<br />

functional, they <strong>of</strong>fer 100% UV protection with<br />

shatterpro<strong>of</strong> lenses encased in a metal frame.<br />

The <strong>Porsche</strong> logo features, ensuring you<br />

make a unique fashion statement.<br />

Priced at $335.<br />

Available now from <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> <strong>Melbourne</strong>.<br />

Call the Parts Department on 03 9473 0998 or<br />

email pcm.parts@porschemelbourne.com.au.<br />

did you know?<br />

The <strong>Porsche</strong> 550 RS Spyder,<br />

part <strong>of</strong> the ‘Fox Collection’<br />

and one <strong>of</strong> only 90, was the<br />

very next one built after the<br />

rare Silver <strong>Porsche</strong> Spyder<br />

for James Dean – this car<br />

was nicknamed ‘The Little<br />

Bastard’ and carried the<br />

iconic star to his grave in<br />

September, 1955.<br />

gREAT<br />

giFT idEA!<br />

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Calendar <strong>of</strong> Events<br />

March<br />

Arrival <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Carrera GTS<br />

April<br />

3-10<br />

Spirit <strong>of</strong> Targa Event<br />

Tasmania<br />

May<br />

May July<br />

10<br />

Level 1<br />

Advanced Driver<br />

Training<br />

Phillip Island<br />

GP Circuit<br />

18 Torque Autumn Edition<br />

5-10<br />

Targa Tasmania Rally<br />

Tasmania<br />

11<br />

Level 2<br />

Advanced Driver<br />

Training<br />

Phillip Island<br />

GP Circuit<br />

5<br />

<strong>60</strong> <strong>Years</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong> in Australia Expo Day<br />

at <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />

Collingwood<br />

Apr 29-May 1<br />

Carrera Cup Round 2<br />

Barbagello Raceway<br />

GP Circuit<br />

12<br />

Level 3<br />

open Track Day<br />

Phillip Island<br />

GP Circuit<br />

Arrival <strong>of</strong> the<br />

911 Speedster<br />

1-10<br />

Australian International<br />

Motor Show, <strong>Melbourne</strong><br />

24-27<br />

Formula 1 Qantas<br />

Australian Grand Prix<br />

<strong>Melbourne</strong><br />

Carrera Cup Round 1<br />

Qantas Australian<br />

Grand Prix<br />

<strong>Melbourne</strong><br />

Arrival <strong>of</strong> the 911 Black Edition<br />

and the Boxster S Black Edition<br />

8-10<br />

Carrera Cup Round 3<br />

Sucrogen Townsville<br />

400<br />

Townsville


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