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Porsche News <strong>01</strong>/<strong>2009</strong><br />
<strong>Go</strong> <strong>your</strong> <strong>own</strong> <strong>way</strong>. <strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> <strong>Cayman</strong>.<br />
An uncompromising declaration of individuality.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> <strong>Cayman</strong> and <strong>Cayman</strong> S.<br />
Inner Fire. <strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> Boxster.<br />
A roadster concept that’s been inspiring drivers<br />
for more than 60 years. <strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> Boxster and<br />
Boxster S.<br />
MICA (P) 103/11/2008<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> 911 GT3<br />
From the inner sanctum<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> Panamera<br />
4 doors, 4 seats – redefined<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> Porsche Museum<br />
Breaking all conventions
Further topics:<br />
Porsche Exclusive & Tequipment<br />
New heights for the <strong>Cayman</strong> and Boxster models.<br />
Work against inertia<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> dynamic engine mounts.<br />
Porsche Motorsport <strong>2009</strong><br />
Additions to the racing programme.<br />
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia<br />
Season preview <strong>2009</strong>.<br />
Porsche News Singapore<br />
Keep <strong>your</strong>self up-to-date with the latest <strong>new</strong>s<br />
and events in Singapore.<br />
Dear Porsche Enthusiast,<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> Boxster and <strong>Cayman</strong> models have arrived.<br />
Read more about the two different characters<br />
resulting in four <strong>new</strong> cars in this Porsche News issue.<br />
Are you looking for an even more ‘personal’ dream<br />
car? Porsche Exclusive & Tequipment knows many<br />
<strong>way</strong>s to personalise <strong>your</strong> Porsche’s appearance. We<br />
show you the highlights for the <strong>new</strong> Boxster and <strong>new</strong><br />
<strong>Cayman</strong> models.<br />
And there is more good <strong>new</strong>s: <strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> 911 GT3 is<br />
about to come, arising from our deep passion for<br />
motorsport. We take you on a journey inside the <strong>new</strong><br />
911 GT3 and provide full specification details.<br />
And in the special technology section, we introduce<br />
you to an innovative development in the <strong>new</strong> 911 GT3<br />
that challenges the laws of physics – the <strong>new</strong><br />
dynamic engine mounts.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> Panamera has some surprises in store too,<br />
especially its interior – four individual seats and<br />
plenty of room. Enjoy a comfortable ride two-by-two!<br />
And also the <strong>new</strong> Porsche Museum has just opened<br />
its doors. We invite you to read more about this<br />
architectural wonder, located next to the main factory<br />
in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen.<br />
And we also report on the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia,<br />
which is just about to start into the <strong>new</strong> season with<br />
a brilliant line up and an impressive race calendar.<br />
Finally, we will inform you of the latest Porsche <strong>new</strong>s<br />
and happenings in Singapore.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re’s a lot to look forward to in <strong>2009</strong>. I hope you<br />
enjoy reading this issue.<br />
Karsono Kwee<br />
Executive Chairman
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> Boxster and <strong>Cayman</strong> models<br />
When a real roadster meets<br />
a distinctive personality.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> Boxster and <strong>Cayman</strong> models.<br />
Discover <strong>your</strong> Inner Fire.<br />
Though 60 years of automotive evolution has seen<br />
many changes, the cornerstones of the Boxster<br />
remain unchanged. Sports performance, lightweight<br />
construction, agility and pure driving pleasure. All<br />
neatly packaged in a two-seat, mid-engine sports<br />
car destined to be a modern classic.<br />
Above all, the <strong>new</strong> Boxster models are governed<br />
by extreme performance. Brand <strong>new</strong> engine<br />
developments translate to higher capacity and<br />
extremely smooth running. <strong>The</strong> Boxster’s six-cylinder<br />
boxer engine, fitted with VarioCam Plus, now has a<br />
2.9-litre capacity, which develops 188 kW (255 hp)<br />
and takes the 0 – 100 km/h sprint in only 5.9<br />
seconds before the acceleration ends at a top<br />
speed of 263 km/h. <strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> Boxster S 3.4-litre<br />
engine features direct fuel injection (DFI) and even<br />
more power, developing an impressive 228 kW<br />
(310 hp) and reaching 274 km/h top speed while the<br />
acceleration to 100 km/h takes just 5.3 seconds.<br />
Faster acceleration and lower fuel consumption<br />
are also a reality with the optional Porsche<br />
Doppelkupplung (PDK), available for both models.<br />
Attention to detail means that nothing is overlooked.<br />
<strong>The</strong> suspension of the <strong>new</strong> Boxster models have<br />
been tuned in tandem with the engine’s increased<br />
power. <strong>The</strong> enhanced Porsche Stability Management<br />
(PSM) now includes two additional features.<br />
Precharging of the braking system, and Brake<br />
Assist both contribute towards shortening stopping<br />
distances and increasing active safety. <strong>The</strong> mid-<br />
engine design, in combination with the complex<br />
chassis technology, result in an impressively smooth<br />
ride even during cornering, braking and acceleration.<br />
Pushing the boundaries of technical limitations, with<br />
a seamless blend of function and design. <strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong><br />
Boxster models remain true roadsters.<br />
<strong>Go</strong> <strong>your</strong> <strong>own</strong> <strong>way</strong>.<br />
An uncompromising declaration of individuality. Two<br />
sports coupes that go beyond all conventions. Two<br />
cars that draw their drivers under their spell, forever.<br />
Two brand <strong>new</strong> engine developments continue to<br />
herald the arrival of the <strong>new</strong> <strong>Cayman</strong> and <strong>Cayman</strong> S.<br />
Outstanding for their lightweight construction,<br />
power output and efficiency, their drive for power is<br />
extraordinary. And the design? With a striking <strong>new</strong><br />
headlight concept, the <strong>new</strong> <strong>Cayman</strong> models are a<br />
declaration of individuality.<br />
<strong>The</strong> unmistakable sound of the <strong>Cayman</strong> belies its<br />
powerful core: the familiar 6-cylinder, mid-engine<br />
concept. <strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> 2.9-litre flat-six engine of the<br />
<strong>Cayman</strong> delivers 195 kW (265 hp), an acceleration<br />
from 0 – 100 km/h within 5.8 seconds and a top<br />
speed of 265 km/h. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Cayman</strong> S goes one step<br />
further, now for the first time with direct fuel injection<br />
(DFI), a 3.4-litre engine and a power output of<br />
235 kW (320 hp), leading to a top speed of 277 km/h<br />
and an acceleration to 100 km/h within 5.2 seconds.<br />
<strong>The</strong> optional Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) delivers<br />
even faster rates of acceleration by significantly<br />
reducing the time taken between gear selection and<br />
gear engagements and is available as an option on<br />
either model.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Cayman</strong> models also incorporate the Porsche<br />
Stability Management (PSM) as a standard feature,<br />
to give you peace of mind while driving as the<br />
automated control system stabilises the vehicle<br />
at the limits of dynamic driving performance.<br />
Completely revised suspension tuning ensures <strong>your</strong><br />
comfort on both short and longer journeys. Smooth<br />
acceleration is readily matched by impressive braking<br />
power, as both <strong>new</strong> <strong>Cayman</strong> models feature internally<br />
vented brake discs to comfortably tame the power of<br />
the engine.<br />
Uncompromisingly sporty – the <strong>new</strong> <strong>Cayman</strong> and<br />
<strong>Cayman</strong> S. Two different characters. One personality.<br />
<strong>The</strong>ir drive for power is impressive, their spirited<br />
nature fascinating. <strong>The</strong> only question left to consider:<br />
which one suits you best? n
Porsche Exclusive & Tequipment<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> <strong>Cayman</strong> and the <strong>new</strong> Boxster – now<br />
with even more personality. New highlights<br />
of the Porsche Exclusive & Tequipment<br />
collection.<br />
Each Porsche is a full-blooded sports car. Its sporty design is coordinated harmoniously with the entire<br />
vehicle. Every detail tells a story of equal proportion. A fascinating one. A compelling one. But not<br />
necessarily the same one. It is the small but significant difference. Something that highlights individuality<br />
without concealing its origins. Something that accentuates personality without hiding its roots. We’ve<br />
given a name to this “something” – Exclusive & Tequipment. So that <strong>your</strong> Porsche is <strong>your</strong>s for ever.<br />
Wheels, mirror attachment point finisher, air intake grills in the rear side section<br />
On the outside it’s sporty throughand-through.<br />
To increase the distinctive sporty looks of the Boxster<br />
and <strong>Cayman</strong> models, you could start with the exterior –<br />
by using additional painted elements, for instance. New<br />
options for this include air intake grilles in the exterior<br />
colour on the front end of <strong>Cayman</strong> models, as well<br />
as painted air intakes on the rear side section of the<br />
Boxster and <strong>Cayman</strong> models. <strong>The</strong> latter are available<br />
in the exterior colour for Boxster models and in a<br />
contrasting exterior colour for <strong>Cayman</strong> models. New<br />
for <strong>Cayman</strong> models is the option of having the grille<br />
in the rear apron 1) sprayed in GT Silver Metallic. This<br />
feature applies to both sides of the rear apron and<br />
adds to the sporty design.<br />
Aerokit <strong>Cayman</strong>.<br />
Aerokit <strong>Cayman</strong> 1) is another customisation option. It<br />
comprises <strong>new</strong> front splitter spoilers and a fixed rear<br />
spoiler on the tailgate for optimum aerodynamics and<br />
design. Please note that the approach angle is reduced.<br />
Painted wheels.<br />
New in the Tequipment programme are the 19-inch<br />
SportDesign wheels, black (gloss) 1) . <strong>The</strong> wheel centre<br />
is painted entirely in black. <strong>The</strong> wheel hub cover, also<br />
painted black, displays a coloured Porsche crest and<br />
is included.<br />
For vehicles with Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM),<br />
Porsche Tequipment now offers the option of<br />
decorative valve caps embossed with the Porsche<br />
crest. A small detail that makes the overall<br />
appearance of <strong>your</strong> tyres even more exclusive.<br />
1) Earliest availability: 02/<strong>2009</strong>.<br />
Painted air intake grilles in the front end<br />
Aerokit <strong>Cayman</strong><br />
19-inch SportDesign wheels, black (glossy)
Exclusive & Tequipment Collection<br />
Sports exhaust system including sports tailpipe Aluminium PDK gear/handbrake lever, leather PDK gear shift trim surround<br />
Sports tailpipe and sports exhaust<br />
system.<br />
Some of the <strong>new</strong> options for the engine,<br />
transmission and chassis on Boxster and <strong>Cayman</strong><br />
models include the sports tailpipe 2) , which comes in a<br />
twin-tube polished stainless steel design with polymer<br />
nanocoating. <strong>The</strong> sports tailpipe is included if you<br />
opt for the <strong>new</strong> sports exhaust system 2) with altered<br />
main silencers.<br />
2) Earliest availability: 06/<strong>2009</strong>.<br />
From the inside: sportiness you can<br />
feel.<br />
Porsche Exclusive & Tequipment has developed<br />
exciting options for the interior too. To supplement<br />
the gear/handbrake lever in aluminium 3) , a unique<br />
gear selector was developed for vehicles with<br />
Porsche dual transmission (PDK). <strong>The</strong> aluminium<br />
gear selector is equipped with leather insets in the<br />
interior colour. <strong>The</strong> matching handbrake lever has<br />
an aluminium handle and leather elements covered<br />
in the interior colour.<br />
Further highlights are design options for the skirt and<br />
frame that surround the PDK gear shift. <strong>The</strong> trim<br />
surround around the PDK gear shift 3) is both covered<br />
in leather matching the interior colour, as well as<br />
painted in either the exterior colour, black or in our<br />
aluminium look.<br />
<strong>The</strong> PCM package 3) also offers exclusive<br />
personalisation options. It can be covered with<br />
leather that matches the interior colour or painted in<br />
the exterior colour, black or in our aluminium look.<br />
3) Earliest availability: 03/<strong>2009</strong>.<br />
Sport bucket seat.<br />
A <strong>new</strong>, sporty option in the Porsche Tequipment<br />
line are sport bucket seats with hinged backrests,<br />
integrated thorax airbags and manual fore/aft<br />
adjustment. <strong>The</strong> cushion shell is made of carbon-<br />
fibre reinforced plastic with a surface made of<br />
visible carbon fibre.<br />
<strong>The</strong> sport bucket seats are available separately in<br />
black leather with an embossed Porsche crest on<br />
the headrests or in black, extremely flame-resistant<br />
fabric. Please note that child safety seats cannot be<br />
used in conjunction with these seats.<br />
Child seats.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> Porsche child seats are also a highlight. <strong>The</strong>y<br />
have a unique, modern design and meet the latest<br />
safety standards. <strong>The</strong>y were specially tested and<br />
approved for Porsche vehicles and provid protection<br />
and comfort to passengers up to 12 years of age.<br />
<strong>The</strong> fabrics used are breathable, comfortable and<br />
easy to clean. <strong>The</strong> covering is removable and<br />
washable. <strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> child seats are black and grey<br />
with a red belt. <strong>The</strong>y can be fitted quickly and easily<br />
to the passenger seat with a child seat adapter<br />
or with the three-point belt system. For increased<br />
protection, the Porsche Baby and the Porsche Junior<br />
Seat ISOFIX use a unique five-point belt system. n<br />
Porsche child seat<br />
You will find more information in our web special at:<br />
www.porsche.com
Some go racing to look for a thrill.<br />
For us, it comes from inside.<br />
Experience alone might be enough to build a<br />
sports car. But not a Porsche. And certainly not<br />
the 911 GT3. Such cars demand much more and<br />
rely on engineers devoted to developing racing cars<br />
with a passion for motorsport. That’s how the heart<br />
of the 911 GT3 was created – the <strong>new</strong> engine.<br />
A development produced for motorsport – of course,<br />
with higher performance.<br />
It is perhaps the clearest evidence of<br />
our inner mindset.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> 911 GT3 is powered by a six-cylinder water-<br />
cooled boxer engine with four-valve technology. With<br />
its <strong>new</strong> 3,797 cm 3 displacement, the engine develops<br />
320 kW (435 hp). <strong>The</strong> maximum torque is 430 Nm. <strong>The</strong><br />
maximum RPM is 8,500 rpm. <strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> 911 GT3 passes<br />
the 100 km/h mark after just 4.1 seconds. Its top<br />
speed: 312 km/h. <strong>The</strong> power-to-weight ratio: 312 hp per<br />
tonne. Output per litre: 115 hp per litre displacement.<br />
In short, the <strong>new</strong> 911 GT3 now performs even better<br />
with comparable consumption. It’s compliance with<br />
the strict EU5 exhaust emissions standard also<br />
demonstrates a clear commitment to protecting the<br />
environment.<br />
<strong>The</strong> engine in the <strong>new</strong> 911 GT3 is equipped with<br />
an improved VarioCam, a valve-actuating concept<br />
that distinguishes between different load states<br />
and adjusts automatically to current demands. <strong>The</strong><br />
optimised system now regulates not only RPM and<br />
load-dependent adjustments to the intake camshaft,<br />
but also to the exhaust camshaft as well. For even<br />
more power and torque.<br />
Technical specifications<br />
Engine<br />
Cylinders 6<br />
Displacement 3,797 cm 3<br />
Max. power 320 kW/435 hp<br />
at 7,600 rpm<br />
Max. torque 430 Nm<br />
at 6,250 rpm<br />
Transmission<br />
Layout Rear-wheel drive<br />
Unladen weight 1)<br />
Unladen weight (DIN) 1,395 kg<br />
Unladen weight (EC) 2) 1,470 kg<br />
Permissible gross weight 1,680 kg<br />
Performance 1)<br />
Top speed 312 km/h (194 mph)<br />
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 4.1 secs<br />
Flexibility 80–120 km/h, 5 th gear 5.9 secs<br />
911 GT3: Fuel consumption in l/100 km 1), 3) : urban 19.8; extra-urban 8.9;<br />
combined 12.8; CO 2 emissions in g/km 1), 3) : 303<br />
1) Provisional data only. Official data unavailable at the time of publication.<br />
2) Weight is calculated in accordance with the relevant EC Directives and is valid for<br />
standard specification vehicles only. Some optional equipment may increase this<br />
weight. <strong>The</strong> figure given includes 68 kg for the driver and 7 kg for luggage.<br />
3) <strong>The</strong> data presented here was recorded using the Euro 5 test procedure<br />
(715/2007/EC and 692/2008/EC) and the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle)<br />
on standard specification vehicles. This data was not recorded on one individual<br />
vehicle, does not constitute part of the offer and is provided solely for the purposes<br />
of comparison between the respective models. For more information, please<br />
contact <strong>your</strong> Porsche Centre.<br />
<strong>The</strong> vehicle chassis has absolute<br />
directional stability. A real driving<br />
experience.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> 911 GT3 sits 30 mm lower than the<br />
911 Carrera. Its uncompromising lightweight<br />
construction keeps the total weight and the weight<br />
of the unsprung mass as low as possible. It stands<br />
for extraordinary agility, high driving safety and<br />
secure handling, especially on corners. Every setting<br />
you need for the racetrack can be made to the<br />
vehicle chassis: height, camber, tracking, and the<br />
stabilisers on the front and rear axles.
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> 911 GT3<br />
Because the vehicle chassis is so securely attached<br />
to the body, elastic load transfers are lower and<br />
wheel tracking is more precise, in turn resulting in<br />
better handling and steering.<br />
One <strong>new</strong> development is the optional Porsche Active<br />
Drivetrain Mount (PADM)* dynamic engine suspension<br />
– an electronically controlled system for minimising<br />
oscillations and vibrations in entire drive units, but<br />
especially in the engine. Its effect? Whenever you steer<br />
<strong>your</strong> <strong>new</strong> 911 GT3 into a corner, the vehicle follows<br />
the direction you steer. <strong>The</strong> mass of the engine,<br />
however, does not. <strong>The</strong> result is that the rear of the<br />
vehicle on the rear axle is pushed outward when<br />
cornering. <strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> PADM minimises this effect<br />
by constantly measuring steering angle, rates of<br />
longitudinal and lateral acceleration with a sensor.<br />
<strong>The</strong> characteristics of both engine mounts are<br />
adjusted automatically according to driving style.<br />
Both on the racetrack and in everyday situations,<br />
this provides betting handling with shifting loads in<br />
fast bends that you can feel.<br />
<strong>The</strong> optional Porsche Active Suspension Management<br />
(PASM) add-on improves driving stability even further<br />
by actively and continuously controlling the damper<br />
force for each wheel depending on driving style and<br />
situation. It helps to ensure high agility and superior<br />
handling characteristics.<br />
High performance demands a high<br />
degree of safety.<br />
<strong>The</strong> strengthened body structure of the <strong>new</strong> 911 GT3<br />
offers a high degree of protection in a collision in<br />
addition to a very robust passenger cell. <strong>The</strong> driver<br />
and passenger airbags activate at one of two levels<br />
depending on the impact force. In minor collisions,<br />
they deploy at the first stage. <strong>The</strong> airbags are softer<br />
and reduce the shock to passengers. <strong>The</strong> standard<br />
POSIP comprises both side impact protection in the<br />
doors as well as two side airbags per side. With<br />
thorax and head airbags, it offers high protection<br />
potential for lateral accidents.<br />
Uncompromising on the race circuit.<br />
Comfortable in everyday situations.<br />
<strong>The</strong> origin of the <strong>new</strong> 911 GT3’s interior is clear –<br />
motorsport. Everything the driver needs is within<br />
reach and visible at all times.<br />
Two high-quality materials underscore the sportiness<br />
of the <strong>new</strong> 911 GT3 – leather and Alcantara. <strong>The</strong><br />
advantages of Alcantara are that it is non-slip,<br />
washable, and easy to look after. That’s why you’ll<br />
find it in the places you place <strong>your</strong> hands most<br />
– on the steering wheel, the gear lever and the<br />
handbrake.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> 911 GT3 – developed with the aim of<br />
avoiding all compromises. From its inner sanctum. n<br />
*Earliest availability: 10/<strong>2009</strong><br />
You will find more information in our web special at:<br />
www.porsche.com
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> dynamic engine mounts<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> dynamic<br />
engine mounts.<br />
Motorsport and inertia are terms that should cancel<br />
each other out. That’s why our engineers strive to<br />
measure their developments against the laws of<br />
physics. With its <strong>new</strong> dynamic engine mounts, the<br />
911 GT3 is a bit better than the rest at conquering<br />
inertia.<br />
Its <strong>new</strong> feature is the optional dynamic engine<br />
mounts (earliest availability: 09/<strong>2009</strong>), an<br />
electronically controlled system for minimising<br />
noticeable oscillations and vibrations in the entire<br />
drive unit, especially the engine.<br />
<strong>The</strong> motor is mounted to the rear part of the body in<br />
two places. According to the law of inertia, a body<br />
in a state of uniform movement along a straight line<br />
will continue to move uniformly in a straight<br />
line until acted upon by outside forces that alter its<br />
state. Put simply, if you steer <strong>your</strong> <strong>new</strong> 911 GT3<br />
into a corner, the vehicle will follow the direction you<br />
steer. <strong>The</strong> mass of the engine, however, will not at<br />
first. <strong>The</strong> result is that the rear of the vehicle on<br />
the rear axle is pushed outward due to the inertial<br />
forces of the engine mass.<br />
Magnetic forces work against<br />
inertia.<br />
And the <strong>new</strong> dynamic engine mounts minimise this<br />
effect. Steering angle and rates of longitudinal and<br />
lateral acceleration are measured constantly by<br />
sensors and the characteristics of both engine<br />
mounts are adjusted automatically according<br />
to driving style. This is achieved by mean of a<br />
magnetisable (magnetorheological) fluid and an<br />
electronically generated magnetic field.<br />
<strong>The</strong> magnetisable particles realign themselves and<br />
the fluid’s resistance changes, as do the stiffness<br />
and damping of the engine mounts. <strong>The</strong>y are<br />
softer for more comfort and fewer vibrations in<br />
normal driving situations or harder for a more direct<br />
feeling of contact in more dynamic and sporty<br />
driving situations. This is like the 911 GT3 racing<br />
cars, in which the engine unit is directly mounted<br />
on the body. <strong>The</strong> dynamic engine mounts also<br />
reduce vertical engine oscillations during full-throttle<br />
acceleration. <strong>The</strong> result is a higher and more uniform<br />
propulsion force on the rear axle, more traction and<br />
better acceleration.<br />
Both on the racetrack and in everyday situations,<br />
this means better handling with shifting loads in fast<br />
corners that you can feel. n<br />
You will find more information in our web special at:<br />
www.porsche.com
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> Panamera<br />
We have no experience in constructing<br />
large, heavy limousines. Fortunately.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> Panamera.<br />
It’s al<strong>way</strong>s better to find the solution in <strong>your</strong> <strong>own</strong><br />
ranks. So there were no specific guidelines that<br />
required rigid compliance. A limousine was not<br />
wanted, neither was an estate or a coupé. What<br />
we wanted was a Porsche. <strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> Panamera.<br />
It’s all about driving as it was meant to be. And now<br />
it doesn’t matter if you’re sitting in the front or in<br />
the back. Over the course of the design process,<br />
the Panamera models became powerful sportscars,<br />
From left to right: Panamera 4S, Panamera S and Panamera Turbo<br />
designed for long trips for four, with lots of luggage<br />
and plenty of comfort but with the feeling of a<br />
sportscar.<br />
<strong>The</strong> models are three interpretations<br />
of one idea.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> Panamera Turbo embodies high performance<br />
and sporty dynamics – it’s not called a turbo for<br />
nothing. <strong>The</strong> Panamera S and Panamera 4S also<br />
bring action to the breed. But what all Panamera<br />
models have in common is that they dynamically<br />
interpret the concept of luxury.<br />
A novelty in the premium class:<br />
sportscar engineering for four.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> Panamera S and 4S have a 4.8 litre V8<br />
cylinder naturally aspirated engine with direct fuel<br />
injection (DFI), VarioCam Plus and a variable intake<br />
system. It develops 294 kW (400 hp) at 6,500 rpm<br />
and a maximum torque of 500 Nm between 3,500<br />
rpm and 5,000 rpm. <strong>The</strong> rear-wheel drive Panamera S<br />
with manual transmission can accelerate from 0 to<br />
100 km/h in just 5.6 seconds. Its top speed is<br />
285 km/h. With the optional Porsche dual clutch<br />
transmission (Porsche Doppelkupplung – PDK),<br />
these figures are 5.4 seconds and 283 km/h. <strong>The</strong><br />
seven-gear PDK, standard in both the Panamera 4S<br />
and Panamera Turbo, distributes power between<br />
the front and rear axles by the intelligent all-wheel<br />
drive Porsche Traction Management (PTM) system<br />
with an electronically controlled multi-disc clutch.<br />
For optimum traction and stability. <strong>The</strong> Panamera 4S<br />
accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.0 seconds<br />
and has a top speed of 282 km/h. <strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> Panamera<br />
Turbo has a 4.8 litre V8 cylinder bi-turbo engine<br />
with direct fuel injection (DFI), VarioCam Plus, and<br />
charge-air cooling. It generates 368 kW (500 hp) at<br />
6,000 rpm. Its maximum torque of 700 Nm is<br />
attained between 2,250 rpm and 4,500 rpm.<br />
Its top speed is 303 km/h. And it can accelerate<br />
from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.2 seconds.<br />
Sportiness at the push of a button.<br />
With the sport button, which comes as standard<br />
on all vehicles in the Panamera series, you can<br />
choose between comfort or sporty tuning. New to<br />
the premium class are the optional Sport Chrono<br />
Package Plus for the Panamera S and Panamera<br />
4S, and the Sport Chrono Package Turbo for the<br />
Panamera Turbo.<br />
Fuel consumption/emissions with auto start/stop function 1)<br />
Extra urban in l/100 km<br />
Panamera S: 7.9**; Panamera 4S: 8.1**; Panamera Turbo: 8.9**;<br />
Urban in l/100 km<br />
Panamera S: 16.0**; Panamera 4S: 16.4**; Panamera Turbo: 18.0**;<br />
Combined in l/100 km<br />
Panamera S: 10.8**; Panamera 4S: 11.1**; Panamera Turbo: 12.2**;<br />
Emissions in g/km<br />
Panamera S: 253**; Panamera 4S: 260**; Panamera Turbo: 286**;<br />
Fuel consumption/emissions without auto start/stop function 1)<br />
Extra urban in l/100 km<br />
Panamera S: 8.9*/7.9**; Panamera 4S: 8.1**; Panamera Turbo: 8.9**;<br />
Urban in l/100 km<br />
Panamera S: 18.8*/17.6**; Panamera 4S: 18.0**; Panamera Turbo: 19.9**;<br />
Combined in l/100 km<br />
Panamera S: 12.5*/11.4**; Panamera 4S: 11.7**; Panamera Turbo: 12.9**;<br />
Emissions in g/km<br />
Panamera S: 293*/268**; Panamera 4S: 275**; Panamera Turbo: 303*;<br />
*Manual gearbox. ** PDK.<br />
1) <strong>The</strong> data presented here was recorded using the Euro 5 test procedure<br />
(715/2007/EC and 692/2008/EC) and the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle)<br />
on standard specification vehicles. This data was not recorded on one individual<br />
vehicle, does not constitute part of the offer and is provided solely for the<br />
purposes of comparison between the respective models. For more information,<br />
please contact <strong>your</strong> Porsche Centre. Provisional data only. Official data unavailable<br />
at the time of publication.
Panamera interior with four individual seats<br />
<strong>The</strong>y include Porsche Communication Management<br />
(PCM) to improve vehicle dynamics even further, at<br />
the push of a button.<br />
You’ve got a front-row seat. In all<br />
four spaces.<br />
<strong>The</strong> first time you sit in any of the <strong>new</strong> Panamera<br />
models, you can’t help noticing three things. First,<br />
the forward-sloping centre console. Second, the<br />
four individual seats. And third, the amount of room<br />
and freedom of movement in the rear. <strong>The</strong> main<br />
characteristic of the rear seats is that there are two<br />
separate, individual seats. With plenty of leg and<br />
head room, even for large adults. And excellent side<br />
support, even during dynamic cornering. Comfort has<br />
not been sacrificed. In the middle there is a stowable<br />
middle armrest with a storage box. <strong>The</strong> backrest can<br />
be adjusted separately to a ratio of 40:60. With the<br />
optional large middle console, both backrests can be<br />
adjusted individually while the console itself remains<br />
fixed.<br />
On request, comfort seats can be installed in the<br />
rear of all <strong>new</strong> Panamera models. <strong>The</strong>y come with<br />
electronic backrest angle adjustment, seat length<br />
adjustment, lumbar support – and the ability to<br />
adjust the front passenger seat from the rear.<br />
Audio and communication.<br />
<strong>The</strong> CDR-31 audio system is standard in the<br />
Panamera S and Panamera 4S and has a 7-inch<br />
colour touchscreen monitor featuring fast and easy<br />
scrolling through the most important functions<br />
and menus. Porsche Communication Management<br />
(PCM) comes as standard in the <strong>new</strong> Panamera<br />
Turbo (optional in the Panamera S and 4S). PCM is<br />
the central controlling unit for audio, navigation and<br />
communication – versatile and efficient – yet easy to<br />
operate. It comprises a navigation module with a quick<br />
hard disk, a high-resolution 7-inch colour touchscreen,<br />
and an optional voice control system. Options for the<br />
middle console include an AUX interface for the PCM,<br />
a USB port and a separate iPod ® port. You can also<br />
choose to have a hybrid TV tuner installed to receive<br />
unencrypted analogue and digital television. <strong>The</strong><br />
optional quad-band GSM telephone module is very<br />
user-friendly with optimised speech quality. Either<br />
insert <strong>your</strong> SIM card directly into the SIM card reader<br />
integrated into the PCM and telephone using the<br />
hands-free facility or a cordless receiver. Or, even<br />
more conveniently, use the Bluetooth ® connection<br />
on <strong>your</strong> mobile phone and the SIM Access Profile<br />
(SAP). In addition, mobile phones that support<br />
Handsfree Profile (HFP) can also be connected using<br />
Bluetooth ® . <strong>The</strong> Panamera sets <strong>new</strong> standards for<br />
sound systems too. <strong>The</strong> optional BOSE ® Surround<br />
Sound System (standard in Panamera Turbo)<br />
produces excellent sound quality. For those with the<br />
highest demands in sound, technology and design<br />
there is also the option of equipping the vehicle with<br />
the Burmester ® High-End Surround Sound-System<br />
– with both CDR-31 and PCM.<br />
Rear: plenty of room. Right at the<br />
back: even more room.<br />
Room for four adults with their luggage in a Gran<br />
Turismo? Yes, it’s possible. Only with Porsche. <strong>The</strong><br />
luggage compartment in the <strong>new</strong> Panamera models<br />
has a volume of up to 445 litres. That’s enough for<br />
four suitcases of different sizes – all of which you<br />
can find in the Porsche Design Driver’s Selection<br />
product line, matched to the exterior colour of <strong>your</strong><br />
vehicle, if you choose. Unusual in this vehicle class<br />
are the rear seats that can be folded completely<br />
or in sections. Folding them gives you a total of<br />
1,263 litres of storage volume. <strong>The</strong> total useful<br />
load of the Panamera S is 605 kg, the Panamera 4S<br />
580 kg and the Panamera Turbo up to 530 kg.<br />
Burmester ® High-End Surround Sound-System<br />
Luggage compartment of the <strong>new</strong> Panamera models<br />
<strong>The</strong> fourth dimension. Four doors. Four seats.<br />
A sportscar for four. With room for luggage and<br />
no compromises – it’s our contribution to premium<br />
class driving, because we thought it could do with<br />
a bit more pep. n<br />
You will find more information in our web special at:<br />
www.porsche.com
Porsche Museum<br />
Breaking all conventions: the <strong>new</strong> Porsche<br />
Museum is open!<br />
It’s clear at first glance that the <strong>new</strong> Porsche<br />
Museum is a cut above the rest. It doesn’t try to<br />
blend in, but instead to stand out with its breath-<br />
taking architecture. It has just opened its doors<br />
and invites you to see things through Porsche’s<br />
eyes.<br />
As the <strong>new</strong> annex to the main factory in Stuttgart-<br />
Zuffenhausen, Porsche’s museum is an architectural<br />
wonder, resembling a detached and dynamically<br />
formed body that seems to float over one storey<br />
height above the earth. <strong>The</strong> 5,600-square-metre<br />
exhibition hall is constructed on a foundation of<br />
three cores of reinforced concrete.<br />
Like the exhibition hall itself, the structure of the<br />
<strong>new</strong> museum’s content is based on three pillars,<br />
the chronological Porsche product history being the<br />
central guide to help visitors find their <strong>way</strong> around.<br />
Accompanying this are a number of exhibits focused<br />
on different epochs, which direct visitors’ attention<br />
to Porsche’s most important vehicles, racing<br />
rankings and technical innovations.<br />
<strong>The</strong> historical development and the exhibits devoted<br />
to individual themes are connected by a number<br />
of small exhibits that revolve around the distinctive<br />
characteristics of the brand – the “Porsche idea”.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y speak of the spirit and passion that Porsche<br />
stands for and honour both the corporation and the<br />
people who develop and manufacture its products.<br />
A total of 80 or so vehicles and numerous small<br />
exhibits are on display. In addition to classic<br />
Porsches like the 356, 550, 911 and 917, the<br />
engineering efforts of Professor Ferdinand Porsche<br />
from the early years of the 20 th century are also<br />
commemorated.<br />
Immediately on entering the foyer, visitors to the <strong>new</strong><br />
museum will encounter the fascination of the Porsche<br />
brand. In addition to the snack bar, cafť and museum<br />
shop, you can also take a look into the museum<br />
workshop for historic Porsche vehicles. Here, expert<br />
Porsche mechanics carry out maintenance both<br />
on valuable antiques <strong>own</strong>ed by private customers<br />
as well as on the more than 400 museum vehicles<br />
driven around the world as a “museum on wheels”.<br />
Because all of the cars exhibited are also used on<br />
the road, the appearance of the 80 vehicle exhibition<br />
at Porscheplatz will be in constant flux.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>new</strong> Porsche Museum functions as a venue both<br />
for the exhibition and other events simultaneously.<br />
With its spacious conference areas and its exclusive<br />
catering, it can also be used flexibly, even outside<br />
working hours, for conventions and business-related<br />
or private events. n<br />
You will find more information in our web special at:<br />
www.porsche.com
Porsche Motorsport<br />
Porsche’s <strong>2009</strong> Motorsport commitment: more<br />
brand cups and a bigger racing programme in<br />
the USA.<br />
40 GT3 Cup vehicles from the <strong>2009</strong> and 2008 model years will head to the racetrack starting in <strong>2009</strong> for the Porsche Sports Cup in the GT3 Cup Challenge<br />
We don’t want to deny our heritage and you can see<br />
it in every Porsche – our roots lie in motorsport.<br />
For over 60 years, we’ve been driven by a passion<br />
for motorsport. Our participation in international<br />
motorsport brand cups with first-class teams attests<br />
to this. In <strong>2009</strong>, we will participate in additional<br />
brand cups and expand our racing programme.<br />
<strong>The</strong> family of Porsche brand cups<br />
will continue to grow in <strong>2009</strong>.<br />
As an addition to the professional Carrera Cup<br />
Germany, Porsche is launching a less expensive<br />
GT3 Cup Challenge for ambitious amateurs. <strong>The</strong><br />
Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Germany will hold six<br />
races in <strong>2009</strong> within the scope of the Porsche<br />
Sports Cup. Mexico will also hold its first GT3<br />
Cup Challenge in <strong>2009</strong>. This will raise the number<br />
of Porsche brand cups – the most successful<br />
customer sport programme of any automobile<br />
manufacturer – to a total of 15.<br />
Success factors in <strong>2009</strong>: the <strong>new</strong><br />
Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, ambition and<br />
passion.<br />
In the USA, Porsche seeks to defend its<br />
championship title in the GT2 class for GT vehicles<br />
nearing series production in the American Le<br />
Mans Series (ALMS) with the <strong>new</strong> 911 GT3 RSR.<br />
In addition, Porsche will intensify its role as the<br />
engine provider in the Grand Am series in the USA.<br />
As in 2008, the Brumos Racing team will employ<br />
two Daytona prototypes with six-cylinder Porsche<br />
911 boxer engines. But that’s not all, another <strong>new</strong><br />
addition is the Penske Racing team, which will use a<br />
vehicle with a Porsche drive for works drivers Timo<br />
Bernhard and Romain Dumas. Both drivers enjoyed<br />
Grand Am series, 1 st race, Daytona 24, USA, Porsche Riley, Penske Racing<br />
successful beginnings in the Grand Am series.<br />
Bernhard’s record of success in the Daytona 24<br />
was an overall victory in 2003 and a class victory<br />
in 2002 with a total of six appearances. Dumas has<br />
competed in Daytona four times, winning third place<br />
twice in the class in 2002 and 2008. <strong>The</strong> Daytona<br />
prototypes are full-blooded vehicles specially<br />
designed for racing and ready for the Grand Am<br />
series. GT-class racing cars, in contrast, are based<br />
on mass-produced models that have been modified<br />
for racing.<br />
<strong>The</strong> racing line-up offers an exciting mix of long-<br />
distance races like the opening event with the<br />
legendary 24 hours of racing in Daytona. We’re<br />
looking forward to a successful and exciting <strong>2009</strong><br />
racing season! n<br />
You will find more information in our web special at:<br />
www.porsche.com
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia <strong>2009</strong><br />
Brilliant Line Up and Impressive Calendar<br />
Herald New Season.<br />
Reigning, former and potential champions join <strong>new</strong><br />
faces for this season’s dazzling crop of Porsche<br />
Carrera Cup Asia talent, and with one of the most<br />
exciting race calendars in the series’ history, the<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) is all set<br />
for a seventh sensational season.<br />
Reigning Class A Champion Darryl O’Young of<br />
Hong Kong is back, with a mission to clinch an<br />
unprecedented third Porsche Carrera Cup Asia title<br />
with Team Jebsen.<br />
However, an intense battle is on the cards between<br />
2008 champion O’Young, 2007 champion Tim<br />
Sugden of GruppeM Racing, and 2008 title runner-up<br />
Christian Menzel of Team StarChase. With Germany’s<br />
Menzel missing out on the championship by a mere<br />
two points last season after a nail-biting title-decider<br />
in Bahrain, with Briton Sugden finishing third, the trio<br />
are guaranteed to have spectators on the edge of<br />
their seats all year.<br />
But also some exciting <strong>new</strong> faces are sure to<br />
provide plenty of surprises this year. Rodolfo Avila<br />
of Macau makes his debut with the series driving<br />
for Asia Racing Team. <strong>The</strong> 22-year-old competed<br />
already in first Asian and then British Formula 3,<br />
and International Formula Masters, before making<br />
a successful switch to sportscars last year.<br />
Jeffrey Lee of Chinese Taipei will contest his first<br />
full PCCA this season with PTRS Motorsport, having<br />
joined the series after the opening rounds last year.<br />
Indonesian talent Danny Chu will be one to watch<br />
this year as he capitalises on the experience gained<br />
during his debut season in 2008. Mok Weng Sun<br />
of Team PCS Racing returns for his second year in<br />
Class A having won Class B in 2007. Also returning<br />
to Class A is Dilantha Malagamuwa, who finished<br />
seventh in 2008 and will be looking to improve on<br />
his overall standing in the <strong>2009</strong> season.<br />
After losing out on the Class B title in the final race<br />
of the 2008 season, Corum ThunderAsia Racing’s<br />
Melvin Choo is looking to avenge his loss with a<br />
strong challenge in <strong>2009</strong>. Facing Choo will be<br />
Hong Kong’s Philip Ma with Jacob & Co Racing and<br />
Singapore’s Yuey Tan, competing in his first full<br />
season of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia after getting<br />
a taste for the series with three races in 2008.<br />
Another <strong>new</strong> entrant into Class B field is Mak Ting<br />
Hak, a Hong Kong sports and touring car racer.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>2009</strong> Porsche Carrera Cup Asia begins in April,<br />
with the opening races held as part of the <strong>2009</strong><br />
Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai<br />
International Circuit before the series makes a<br />
welcome return to Beijing’s <strong>Go</strong>ldenport Circuit for<br />
an entire weekend in May dedicated to Porsche.<br />
Having raced on China’s Eastern Seaboard and in<br />
the nation’s capital, the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia<br />
next moves to Southern China’s Zhuhai International<br />
Circuit in June as part of the Pan Delta Super<br />
Racing Festival.<br />
In July, the series will be part of the Asian Festival of<br />
Speed weekend at Indonesia’s Sentul International<br />
Circuit, a fixture on the calendar ever since its debut<br />
there in 2006.<br />
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia <strong>2009</strong> Calendar<br />
Last year, the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia helped<br />
make motorsport history as Singapore hosted its<br />
first modern Formula One Grand Prix. This year,<br />
Porsche Asia Pacific is delighted to partner SC<br />
Global Developments for the 2nd time for this unique<br />
event at the <strong>2009</strong> Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix<br />
on September 27.<br />
Returning to China for the penultimate meeting in<br />
<strong>2009</strong>, the PCCA will once again take to the Shanghai<br />
International Circuit in October as part of a China<br />
Formula Open/Asian Festival of Speed weekend,<br />
before the final rounds in November, the venue for<br />
which will be announced at a later date.<br />
Commented Porsche Asia Pacific’s Manager<br />
Motorsport, Christoph Choi: “We are delighted to<br />
unveil this exciting line-up for the <strong>2009</strong> season. It<br />
represents a mixture of prestigious race weekends,<br />
where we support two rounds of the FIA Formula<br />
One World Championship in Shanghai and Singapore,<br />
as well as meetings which will give our drivers plenty<br />
of track time on some of Asia’s finest circuits. We<br />
believe this represents the best of both worlds for<br />
our drivers and our partners, as well as superb<br />
opportunities for all the fans to come and see some<br />
incredible racing.” n<br />
Date Circuit, Country Event Round(s)<br />
February 27 – March 1 Sepang Int. Circuit, Malaysia PCCA Test Days -<br />
April 17 – 19 Shanghai Int. Circuit, China Formula 1 Support Race 1 & 2<br />
May 8 – 10 Beijing <strong>Go</strong>ldenport Circuit, China Porsche Weekend 3 & 4<br />
June 19 – 21 Zhuhai Int. Circuit, China Pan Delta Super Racing Festival 5 & 6<br />
July 17 – 19 Sentul Int. Circuit, Indonesia Asian Festival of Speed 7 & 8<br />
September 25 – 27 Marina Bay Circuit, Singapore Formula 1 Support Race 9<br />
October 23 – 25 Shanghai Int. Circuit, China<br />
China Formula Open/<br />
Asian Festival of Speed<br />
10 & 11<br />
November TBA TBA TBA<br />
Please note that the above calendar is subject to change.
Porsche World Roadshow Singapore<br />
<strong>The</strong> Exhilarating World of Porsche<br />
Returns to Singapore<br />
Over the years more than 12,000 guests in over<br />
25 countries across the globe have participated in<br />
the Porsche World Roadshow events, and wherever<br />
in the world it is held fans are treated to a first-<br />
hand experience of the advanced technological<br />
features and world-class performance of Porsche’s<br />
legendary range of sports cars and SUVs.<br />
<strong>The</strong> PWRS programme also provides an exhilarating<br />
one-day Porsche driving experience where<br />
participants, under the guidance of professional<br />
Porsche factory instructors from Germany, can<br />
test the scale of various Porsche models through<br />
challenging driving activities and also pick up the<br />
finer points of car handling and useful advice on how<br />
to become better drivers on the road.<br />
Porsche Centre Singapore organized the very first<br />
and hugely successful PWRS in Singapore in 2007<br />
Participants of the <strong>2009</strong> PWRS with the instructors from Germany<br />
and this year they brought the event back on an<br />
even bigger scale much to the delight of local<br />
Porsche enthusiasts.<br />
From 17th to 22nd February <strong>2009</strong> Changi Exhibition<br />
Centre was transformed into part stunning<br />
showroom and part driving school as close to 200<br />
guests got the chance to experience the Porsche<br />
legend up-close in a relaxed atmosphere and take<br />
part in the driving activities.<br />
Three German instructors were specially fl<strong>own</strong> in<br />
from Porsche AG to put participants through their<br />
paces in exercises such as handling, slalom, the<br />
moose test and braking. <strong>The</strong>se activities, which<br />
were specially selected for the Singapore leg of the<br />
event by PWRS Manager Christian Lehwald, allowed<br />
participants to experience the superb handling and<br />
braking abilities of the complete range, including the<br />
Briefing at the Moose Test Section<br />
<strong>new</strong> 911 models with double-clutch gearbox Porsche-<br />
Doppelkupplung (PDK) and the Cayenne GTS.<br />
Participants were also treated to a fast lap<br />
experience, in the passenger seat, as the Porsche<br />
instructors demonstrated the full capabilities of<br />
various Porsche models.<br />
Porsche <strong>own</strong>er, Mr Michael Sng, said he felt that the<br />
driving scenarios he experienced at the roadshow<br />
will make him a better driver, and also helped him<br />
appreciate the driving technology that his Porsche Cayenne is equipped with. Mr Sng said, “My<br />
Ready to go at the Slalom Section in a <strong>Cayman</strong> S<br />
An impressive line up of the latest Porsche models at Changi<br />
Exhibition Centre<br />
experience at the Porsche World Roadshow has<br />
definitely increased my confidence in my <strong>own</strong> driving<br />
abilities. <strong>The</strong> activities that we undertook also<br />
convinced us of the remarkable driving abilities of<br />
the Porsches, and how we can utilise technologies<br />
such as the Porsche Stability Management (PSM) to<br />
make ourselves better drivers and lower the risk of<br />
accidents. I had a ball of a time, and am definitely<br />
looking forward to the next Porsche World Roadshow<br />
in Singapore.”
Explaining the format of the roadshow, PWRS<br />
Manager Christian Lehwald explains, “Porsche’s<br />
history of producing world-class sports cars is a well<br />
kn<strong>own</strong> fact. <strong>The</strong> Porsche World Roadshow enables<br />
us to convince participants of this reputation by<br />
allowing them to test out the sporting prowess of a<br />
wide variety of our Porsche cars not just in simple<br />
everyday driving conditions, but also in challenging<br />
driving scenarios that will improve and enhance the<br />
participant’s driving abilities.”<br />
Mr Karsono Kwee, Executive Chairman of Stuttgart<br />
Auto, the official Porsche Importer added that the<br />
purpose of having the PWRS extended deeper than<br />
just a showcase of the power and the world-class<br />
drivability of Porsche cars. He said, “Having an<br />
event like the Porsche World Roadshow gives us an<br />
excellent opportunity to thank our existing Porsche<br />
<strong>own</strong>ers for their loyal support of the brand, and to<br />
allow them to try out other model ranges within the<br />
Learning the handling of a Cayenne in challenging driving scenarios<br />
Porsche family. <strong>The</strong> event also helps the brand reach<br />
out to potential buyers and fans, who will be able<br />
to experience for themselves, the powerful driving<br />
pleasures that only a Porsche can evoke.”<br />
<strong>The</strong> next PWRS in Singapore is scheduled for early<br />
2<strong>01</strong>0. Details on the venue and event date will be<br />
announced when available. n<br />
Mr Karsono Kwee (third from left), Executive Chairman of Stuttgart Auto<br />
together with Mr Christer Ekberg, Managing Director of Porsche Asia<br />
Pacific and Mr Christian Lehwald, Manager Porsche World Roadshow to<br />
his right and the PWRS instructors<br />
Cayenne SportDesign Special Edition<br />
(Top) Porsche Cayenne equipped with SportDesign package and 19-inch Cayenne Design wheels (Bottom, L-R) Roof spoiler with fixed double wing profile and<br />
integrated third brakelight, roof rails and sports tailpipes which are also included in the Cayenne SportDesign Special Edition<br />
<strong>The</strong> Cayenne SportDesign Special Edition.<br />
Strikingly Athletic and Dynamic.<br />
Be among the first to experience the Porsche<br />
Cayenne SportDesign Special Edition, which sports<br />
<strong>new</strong> aesthetic enhancements that accentuate<br />
the strikingly dynamic design of the Cayenne to<br />
compliment <strong>your</strong> active lifestyle.<br />
Athletic and brimming with energy, this Special<br />
Edition Cayenne is fitted with the stylish SportDesign<br />
Package, which includes lower part of front and<br />
rear aprons with exterior colour paint finish, side<br />
skirts and a longer roof spoiler with fixed double<br />
wing profile with integrated third brakelight.<br />
Aerodynamically refined in the Porsche wind tunnel,<br />
the SportDesign Package gives a lowered look to<br />
the car and enhances its sporty appearance.<br />
To extend its dynamic character, this exclusive<br />
edition of the Cayenne model also comes with 19-inch<br />
Cayenne Design wheels, sports tailpipes, rounded off<br />
with roof rails and side strips with the Cayenne model<br />
designation, a perfect blend for its unique appeal. <strong>The</strong><br />
Cayenne SportDesign Special Edition is now available<br />
at no additional cost when you purchase a Cayenne,<br />
retailing from 282,000 SGD*.<br />
To be part of this inaugural experience, please call<br />
6472 4433 to book a test drive and find out more<br />
information. n<br />
*Price includes road tax, GST and 5-year maintenance and warranty<br />
programme (5-years or up to 100,000km, whichever comes first).<br />
Please note that price may vary according to different individual options<br />
configuration. Terms and conditions apply.
Porsche Design Driver’s Selection highlights<br />
Enduring Style with Porsche Design<br />
Driver’s Selection<br />
Stay stylish and wear <strong>your</strong> inner strength on <strong>your</strong><br />
sleeve with the season’s collection of garments<br />
from Porsche Design Driver’s Selection.<br />
Featuring technologically advanced materials and a<br />
<strong>new</strong> design sensibility, this collection of garments<br />
is inspired by the theme ‘inner strength’ of the next<br />
generation of 911 models.<br />
Perfectly blending functionality with clean,<br />
contemporary lines, this eye catching range is<br />
uniquely Porsche d<strong>own</strong> to the smallest detail.<br />
Men’s 911 TO THE CORE<br />
piqué polo shirt<br />
Buttons with Porsche logo. 911 TO THE CORE<br />
logo printed on the front in same colour as fabric.<br />
Porsche transfer print on the back. Contrasting<br />
interior seams. 100% mercerised cotton.<br />
Available in blue and black.<br />
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL<br />
WAP 731 00S-XXL 19 (blue)<br />
WAP 738 00S-XXL 19 (black)<br />
Women’s 911 TO THE CORE<br />
polo shirt<br />
Contrasting placket. Buttons with Porsche logo.<br />
911 TO THE CORE logo printed on the front.<br />
Porsche transfer print on the back. 95% cotton,<br />
5% elastane. Available in purple and black.<br />
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL<br />
WAP 737 OXS-OXL 19 (purple)<br />
WAP 732 OXS-OXL 19 (black)<br />
Porsche Crest Cap (black)<br />
Baseball cap with Porsche Crest. Contrasting piping<br />
and small Porsche logo on peak. 100% cotton.<br />
One size fits all.<br />
WAP 080 0<strong>01</strong> 17<br />
For more information on available PDDS articles,<br />
please call Porsche Centre Singapore located at<br />
29 Leng Kee Road at 6472 4433. n<br />
Head back to school with Porsche<br />
Join us for a few days of fun-filled activities from<br />
the 23rd to 27th April <strong>2009</strong>, and experience the<br />
excitement of an on-road training at the Porsche<br />
Sport Driving School at Mt. Cotton in Australia.<br />
This very special occasion will be a 4-day/4-night<br />
affair and will take the participants to the <strong>Go</strong>ld<br />
Coast, where they will stay at the ren<strong>own</strong>ed Surfer’s<br />
Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa.<br />
Two specially-tailored options will be offered to cater<br />
to the participants’ needs. Those who are looking to<br />
push their driving skills to the limits can join our ‘Driver<br />
Package’ for a comprehensive 2-day participation at<br />
the Porsche Sport Driving School Australia.<br />
Those who prefer something more relaxed can sign<br />
up for the luxurious ‘Partner Package’ instead – with<br />
an itinerary including some of the best shopping, spa<br />
and leisure highlights.<br />
Participants for the ‘Driver Package’ will get to<br />
experience the first two levels of the training courses<br />
at the Sport Driving School. <strong>The</strong> level 1, Precision<br />
course will allow them to familiarise themselves with<br />
the responses of a Porsche. Live demonstrations and<br />
exercises will be carried out for the participants to<br />
Porsche Sport Driving School Australia<br />
practice all out braking, swerving to avoid<br />
obstacles, correct steering control, cornering<br />
techniques as well as tackling bends at optimum<br />
levels. <strong>The</strong> level 2, Precision Plus course, will focus<br />
more on how to handle their Porsches and respond<br />
correctly in hazardous situations as well as retaining<br />
control of the car at its optimum levels. Needless<br />
to say, all exercises will be carried out under<br />
professional instruction.<br />
For more information about this course, please<br />
get in contact with Mr David Chung at 6360 2405<br />
(email: david.chung@porsche.com.sg) or<br />
Ms Gracia Yap at 6360 2419 (email: gracia.yap@<br />
porsche.com.sg). n