The past and present of Porsche customer racing come together at a rendezvous in Rome. Marc Lieb drives one of the most important racing versions of the Porsche 356 and Herbert Linge revisits the birth of a legend.
China is on track to take a leading role in many developments. In this interview, Dr. Jens Puttfarcken (President & CEO of Porsche China), Dr. Peter Schäfer (Managing Director of Porsche Engineering), and Kurt Schwaiger (Managing Director of the Porsche Engineering branch in Shanghai) report on the latest trends and their collaboration in the country.
John Bowe knows cars. But for a man who is best known for his exploits in V8 Supercars, there’s a mysterious road car obsession behind Australian motorsport’s most famous beard.
The state of society’s mental health has never been bigger news, which is why the British petrolhead hotspot Caffeine and Machine has launched I Love You, Man – an event aimed at getting people to open up. Automotive journalist Alex Goy, who has been involved from the off, reports as part of Newsroom’s Driving Thoughts series.
A historical snapshot taken between two imposing walls of snow is restaged. The legendary jump of a skier across a Porsche is reenacted with new participants.
Always taking that one extra step: Porsche has restaged the iconic photo of the 356 B model. The Porsche Jump shows two-times Olympic champion Aksel Lund Svindal ski jumping over a Porsche Taycan situated between gigantic walls of snow as high as buildings.
He abandoned a career as an accountant to become a race car driver and tuner. He went on to compete against Australia’s best. And after a career that spanned over 40 years, one brand of car continues to ring the bell of Peter Fitzgerald.
Thomas Laudenbach (53) will assume the role of managing Porsche Motorsport on October 1, 2021. The accomplished German engineer takes over from Fritz Enzinger (65), who has led the racing department of the sports car manufacturer to countless successes since 2011.
In the latest “Inside E” podcast, Sami Khedira talks about the exciting task of passing on his experiences and supporting talented youngsters in their athletic and personal development. He also shares his impressions from his visit to the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team at the Berlin E-Prix.
The newly crowned champion Larry Ten Voorde crossed the finish line in first place at the final round of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup for the fourth time this season.
Sports car manufacturer Porsche and Siemens Energy have joined forces with a number of international companies to build an industrial plant for the production of an almost carbon-neutral fuel (eFuel) in Punta Arenas, Chile. The ground-breaking ceremony for this pioneering project took place on 10 September 2021 in the presence of Chile’s Energy Minister Juan Carlos Jobet.
The Mission R is the first step towards an all-electric customer motorsports vehicle. Developing such an all-electric customer motorsports platform owned by Porsche is yet another logical step the company has taken towards a sustainable motorsports future.
Porsche is taking on responsibility for future generations. As early as 2030, more than 80 per cent of the sports car manufacturer's vehicles are to be offered with an electric motor.
Right on time for the start of the IAA MOBILITY 2021 in Munich (from 7 to 12 September), Porsche is to provide a spectacular look into the automotive future. The Mission R concept car combines state-of-the-art technologies and sustainable materials, such as natural fibre-reinforced plastics, with a passion for racing.
The Mission R is the latest vision from Porsche. With this study of an all-electric GT racing car, the pioneer of sustainable mobility is revealing what customer motorsports could look like in the future. A look at the exterior.
The Mission R is the latest vision from Porsche. With this study of an all-electric GT racing car, the pioneer of sustainable mobility is revealing what customer motorsports could look like in the future. A look at the interior.
The Mission R is the latest vision from Porsche. With this study of an all-electric GT racing car, the pioneer of sustainable mobility is revealing what customer motorsports could look like in the future. A look at the drive.
The Mission R is the latest vision from Porsche. With this study of an all-electric GT racing car, the pioneer of sustainable mobility is revealing what customer motorsports could look like in the future. A look at the body and chassis.
Black and white photos have rarely been as colourful as those by Bart Kuykens – the Belgian who specialises in capturing the relationship between humans and machines. To switch off, he enters his darkroom – or his Porsche.
In the new Porsche 911 GT3, the brand’s most powerful genes combine to create something even stronger. Motorsport legends Walter Röhrl and Jörg Bergmeister provide expert analysis of the state-of-the-art racer for the road.
The Porsche Supercup celebrated its 300th race since the championship began in 1993. The anniversary race of the international one-make cup turned out of be one of the most eventful.
The Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo will start production in September with notable changes. Thanks to technological developments, the integration of Android Auto in the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system will be available. With the new Paint to Sample and Paint to Sample Plus options, unconventional and personal colour choices can now be realised.
In the new Porsche 911 GT3, the brand’s most powerful genes combine to create something even stronger. Motorsport legends Walter Röhrl and Jörg Bergmeister provide expert analysis of the state-of-the-art racer for the road.
The Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo will start production in September with notable changes. Thanks to technological developments, the integration of Android Auto in the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system will be available. With the new Paint to Sample and Paint to Sample Plus options, unconventional and personal colour choices can now be realised.
Planning a five-star vacation? Want in on the latest in fitness and style? Or perhaps you are looking for inspiration from women at the peak of their lives. Whatever you seek in the world of luxury, woman with drive will show you the way.
*All events on the revised calendar are subject to change. Both Porsche Cars Australia and Supercars will ensure that all events are compliant with appropriate State, Territory and Federal regulations as they continue to be updated in response to COVID-19 and otherwise. The stringent guidelines developed by Supercars for each event are based on expert medical advice and the advice of their Australian Government partners (as well as Motorsport Australia) to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of all teams, drivers and officials.
To meet the challenges of the future, it is essential that Porsche embraces software as one of its core competencies. The company already uses open source software widely and now, thanks to a newly created control process, employees can even more easily participate in its development and publish code on the GitHub development platform.
Hardware-in-the-loop helps to develop functions more efficiently and test them earlier. Porsche Engineering uses HiL systems at various locations worldwide - including to adapt vehicle functions to local requirements.
More than half of the new vehicles registered in Norway in 2020 had an all-electric powertrain. In addition to modern design and innovative technology, customers there look for long range and space for the family – making the Porsche Taycan and the new Taycan Cross Turismo the perfect match.
More than 30,000 people work for Porsche, all from different backgrounds and each with a different job to do. No matter what the role – engineer, HR specialist, programmer – each member of the team has the same goal: to continue the path that company founder Ferry Porsche took decades ago, with passion and pioneering spirit. Here, the men and women of Porsche give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of their work, from their own unique perspective, as well as the lowdown on current developments.
To celebrate the Belgian maestro's 75th birthday, and his invaluable contribution to Porsche's sporting success through the Seventies and Eighties, the decision was taken to create a limited edition 911 in Jacky Ickx's honour.
Flowing energy: As part of the “Inspired by Porsche” series, Bernhard “Lumenman” Rauscher shows off the design, precision and dynamics of the Porsche Taycan using light.
In the latest “Inside E” podcast, Sami Khedira talks about the exciting task of passing on his experiences and supporting talented youngsters in their athletic and personal development. He also shares his impressions from his visit to the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team at the Berlin E-Prix.
The newly crowned champion Larry Ten Voorde crossed the finish line in first place at the final round of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup for the fourth time this season.
The Mission R is the first step towards an all-electric customer motorsports vehicle. Developing such an all-electric customer motorsports platform owned by Porsche is yet another logical step the company has taken towards a sustainable motorsports future.
Porsche has officially presented its Mission R concept car. The all-electric car combines the state-of-the-art technology with sustainable materials to create a newly developed line of electric motors.
Porsche’s electrification journey has been one of the more consequential in the industry. Come the IAA Munich motor show, Porsche will give a glimpse at what this journey might look like with a new concept.
An exclusive design sketch by exterior chief designer Peter Varga was auctioned off as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT). Porsche Deutschland concludes its pilot project for the auction with a satisfied summary.
Manthey-Racing has played a big role in Porsche’s motorsport success, so to celebrate its 25th anniversary Porsche Motorsport has created the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25.
The 911 GT3 proudly bucks every trend. Its cabin is not filled with gigantic screens and it does not rely on high-tech gimmicks to sell itself. Porsche’s sports car is not a hybrid, let alone a plug-in or an EV. Its engine isn’t even turbocharged. It doesn’t have all-wheel drive, but it does have a manual transmission. 911 GT3: Fuel consumption combined 13,3 - 12,4 l/100 km (NEDC), Fuel consumption combined 13,0 - 12,9 l/100 km (WLTP), CO₂ emissions combined 304 - 283 g/km (NEDC), CO₂ emissions combined 294 - 293 g/km (WLTP)
BASF has been selected by Cellforce Group, a joint venture between Porsche and Customcells, as the exclusive cell development partner for its next generation lithium-ion battery.
Porsche has seen huge amounts of success with its Macan as the SUV is the perfect size for everyday use, and now the German marque has updated the Macan to make it “Stronger, sharper, and sportier” across the board.
Model Range Macan: Fuel consumption combined (NEDC) 9.9 – 8.7 l/100 km, Fuel consumption combined (WLTP) 11.7 – 10.1 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions combined (NEDC) 225 – 198 g/km, CO₂ emissions combined (WLTP) 265 – 228 g/km
Porsche and Croatian electric performance car manufacturer Rimac have agreed to create a joint venture that incorporates Volkswagen’s uber-exclusive Bugatti brand.
Porsche's debut electric car sets another lap record, this time around South Australia's The Bend.
Taycan Turbo S: CO₂ emissions combined (NEDC) 0 g/km, CO₂ emissions combined (WLTP) 0 g/km, Electric power consumption* combined (NEDC) 28.5 kWh/100 km, Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 25.6 – 24.3 kWh/100 km, electric range combined (WLTP) 390 – 416 km
Porsche’s blisteringly quick and practical Sportwagen.
Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo: CO₂ emissions combined (NEDC) 0 g/km, CO₂ emissions combined (WLTP) 0 g/km, Electric power consumption* combined (NEDC) 28.7 kWh/100 km, Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 25.9 – 22.6 kWh/100 km, electric range combined (WLTP) 395 – 452 km
The Porsche Arena is ready for a tennis week of superlatives: seven players ranked in the world Top 10 are in the line-up at the 44th edition of the long-standing Stuttgart tournament that begins this weekend.
The 44th Porsche Tennis Grand Prix features one of the strongest main draw fields in its history. Headed by Ashleigh Barty, the world No. 1, a total of seven Top 10 players will be appearing in the Porsche Arena from 17 to 25 April.
The 718 Spyder and the Cayman GT4 are ready for Dario and Marino Franchitti, a vision way back: the Porsche for four, Development of the Panamera, 356/2 Gmünd Cabriolet, Cruising the Blue Zone in the new 911 Speedster - in 9:11 Magazine.
The 718 Spyder and Cayman GT4 are ready for Dario and Mario Franchitti. They have had a close association with Porsche and motor racing since their childhood. They now go back to their roots at the Knockhill Racing Circuit in Scotland.
Four people in a Porsche – this vision already existed in the 1950s. A highly promising development in this direction: the Type 989 from 1988. A thoroughbred sports car with the DNA of the 911.
Black and white photos have rarely been as colourful as those by Bart Kuykens – the Belgian who specialises in capturing the relationship between humans and machines. To switch off, he enters his darkroom – or his Porsche.
Mai Ikuzawa has lived in London for decades. But the designer maintains close ties to her native city of Tokyo. That is the home of her father, the legendary race-car driver Tetsu Ikuzawa.
It didn’t even have its striking shell yet when development engineer and race-car driver Lars Kern started testing the future: the technology of the Mission R.
Astronaut meets race-car driver: ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer will fly to the ISS this fall. He talks to Timo Bernhard—Le Mans overall winner, record holder, and sports-car world champion.
The past and present of Porsche customer racing come together at a rendezvous in Rome. Marc Lieb drives one of the most important racing versions of the Porsche 356.
Detlev von Platen watches the world’s markets. The Member of the Executive Board responsible for Sales and Marketing talks about customer wishes, trends, and new target groups.
Albrecht Reimold, Member of the Porsche Executive Board for Production and Logistics, talks about the Taycan, drive systems of the future, complete climate neutrality, and the never-ending power of enthusiasm.
The entrepreneur Silvio Denz is preparing a grand celebration: Lalique’s one hundredth anniversary. A journey through the eras of glass art in Alsace. The clarity of the material fits the nature of the man.
The Timmelsjoch is not the fastest route over the Alpine divide—but it’s certainly one of the most beautiful. A road that’s a pleasure to drive, inviting travelers to stop along the way.
Four originals: Dr. Wolfgang Porsche, his son Ferdinand, and two Porsche 550 Spyders on the Großglockner High Alpine Road. The mountain figures prominently in family lore.
Every Porsche has the same origin: the Development Center in Weissach. A glimpse into the secret spaces of the grounds, which stretch roughly one hundred hectares.
Artfully arranged rice terraces, a variety of traditions,and a bustling metropolis at over 2,000 meters: the Porsche Museum sends historical vehicles on a fascinating journey to southwestern China.
Pistons are among the most heavily strained components of an engine. Porsche has now produced the first pistons using 3-D printing technology, and they’re intended for the high-performance engine of the wildest 911.
On Instagram she’s called @thatporschegirl, in Hollywood she’s a precision driver. A trip with Lara and her Porsche 911 T along the Pacific Coast Highway.
Although the Iron Curtain divided Germany, Porsche fans in the Communist part of the country still realized their dream of a sports car—and with the active assistance of Ferry Porsche.
As a child, Paul Casey pictured himself in a Porsche poster. As a student, he fulfilled an American dream. As a family man, this pro golf player found his bearings.
Fifty years ago, Steve McQueen began shooting his movie epic “Le Mans”—the most famous film sequence featuring a 911. Today, the new Porsche 911 would likely be perfectly cast for the role.
The Taycan is recognizable as a Porsche at first glance. It consistently transfers the brand’s design language into the world of electric cars—and will shape that world.
The head of the Taycan model range knows every centimeter of the first fully electric sports car of the Porsche brand. Here he explains his love for the Taycan.
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