In addition to its long-standing sponsorship of tennis and golf, Porsche is to support the further development of kitesurfing. From November, the sports car manufacturer will sponsor the Red Bull King of the Air competition and work with the kitesurfing brand Duotone.
Not so long ago, harnessing 1.21 gigawatts meant a trip Back to the Future. Today, harnessing 1.21 gigawatts is a little less fraught and a lot more practical, being contained within a rapidly expanding network of chargers readily available to the Porsche Taycan.
They are only at the start of their Porsche journey, but leading female racers Courtney Prince and Madeline Stewart have been embraced into the brand’s family.
Porsche Brand Ambassador and development driver Jörg Bergmeister has lapped the 20.832-kilometre Nürburgring-Nordschleife circuit in a lightly disguised production car in 7:09.300 minutes.
A strategic investment that goes beyond the automotive industry: Porsche Ventures has invested in the technology company iMaker, China's leading provider of virtual influencers and digital ecosystems.
A group of Porsche drivers has been putting a new 3D-printed bodyform full bucket seat through its paces, including at the Manthey-Racing Nordschleife Trackdays 20/21, in a pilot phase that has generated valuable customer feedback.
Record result for the first three quarters: between January and September 2021, Porsche delivered 217,198 vehicles worldwide. This represented a 13 per cent increase for the sports car manufacturer.
Porsche and Michelin are championing the sustainable extraction of natural rubber. The commitment of the sports car manufacturer and the tyre producer to transparency and better working conditions in the extraction of raw materials is demonstrated by the CASCADE (Committed Actions for Smallholders Capacity Development) project.
Jeffrey Docherty blends playfulness and hidden meaning with a passion for lines, colours, and historical racing cars into works of Porsche art. One of them graces the cover of the 400th issue of the Porsche Magazine Christophorus.
The Grove family has a decade young association with Porsche, and in that short time, they have squeezed more in than most can muster in a full career.
The Aussie influence on Porsche’s global sports car program stretches beyond World Champion Mark Webber and Le Mans class winner, Matt Campbell. Behind the scenes, experienced engineer Jeromy Moore had a key role to play as well.
Hans-Joachim Stuck has had to wait almost 35 years for a reunion with the fully refurbished 962 C and its first rollout. So the surprise was all the greater when the silk cloth was drawn back to reveal the vehicle at the Weissach Development Centre.
When the Porsche Taycan first hit Australian shores earlier this year, the dream became a reality. And the reality is very, very exciting indeed. Here it was: Porsche’s very first production electric car. And what a car…
Le Mans winner and TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E works driver André Lotterer takes the scenic route to his rural retreat in Monaco for the Porsche Newsroom Sunday Drives series.
There is a Porsche enthusiast. And then there is Rusty French. Few people are as committed to one brand as French is to Porsche — and as the manufacturer from Stuttgart celebrates its 70th anniversary in Australia — he explains why.
From 17 September to 3 October Porsche employees in Australia took part in the first Porsche Virtual Run. We’re proud to announce that Team Australia ran a total of 4,064km, which is more than the entire distance from Porsche Centre Perth to Porsche Centre Sydney South.
In the beginning, the track up on the heathland between Weissach and Flacht was where cars were test-driven, pushed to their limit, and developed. For the racing drivers, this was also where they had some of their best times.
The Porsche think tank is celebrating its anniversary: 50 years ago, the Weissach Development Centre went into operation. The Development Centre’s success story began on 1 October, 1971 with the relocation of the development and design departments from Zuffenhausen to Weissach. Since then, the Development Centre has been a hub for innovative vehicles and intelligent development projects.
Jim Richards retired from full-time touring car racing at the end of 1995. It was around this time that Richards discovered a love for Porsche that would dominate the twilight years of his racing days.
If you own a current model Porsche, you should also have a classic to keep it company. To meet growing demand, Australia’s only official Porsche Classic Partner is breathing new life into yesterday’s models.
It didn’t even have its striking shell when development engineer and racing driver Lars Kern started testing the future: the technology of the Mission R. The concept could be the basis of the first all-electric Porsche racer for the customer racing milieu.
To mark the 400th issue, we get together with one of Christophorus magazine’s biggest fans: Dr. Wolfgang Porsche. In the “Porsche room” in Zell am See, he keeps a complete collection of every issue—from 1952 to today.
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.
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.
When the Porsche Taycan first hit Australian shores earlier this year, the dream became a reality. And the reality is very, very exciting indeed. Here it was: Porsche’s very first production electric car. And what a car…
From 17 September to 3 October Porsche employees in Australia took part in the first Porsche Virtual Run. We’re proud to announce that Team Australia ran a total of 4,064km, which is more than the entire distance from Porsche Centre Perth to Porsche Centre Sydney South.
The Porsche think tank is celebrating its anniversary: 50 years ago, the Weissach Development Centre went into operation. The Development Centre’s success story began on 1 October, 1971 with the relocation of the development and design departments from Zuffenhausen to Weissach. Since then, the Development Centre has been a hub for innovative vehicles and intelligent development projects.
To mark the 400th issue, we get together with one of Christophorus magazine’s biggest fans: Dr. Wolfgang Porsche. In the “Porsche room” in Zell am See, he keeps a complete collection of every issue—from 1952 to today.
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.
When changing the environment or the sensor technology, neural networks in vehicles today have to be trained again and again from scratch. The AI Delta Learning research project aims to solve this problem – and substantially reduce the effort involved.
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.
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.
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.
The Aussie influence on Porsche’s global sports car program stretches beyond World Champion Mark Webber and Le Mans class winner, Matt Campbell. Behind the scenes, experienced engineer Jeromy Moore had a key role to play as well.
It didn’t even have its striking shell when development engineer and racing driver Lars Kern started testing the future: the technology of the Mission R. The concept could be the basis of the first all-electric Porsche racer for the customer racing milieu.
Hans-Joachim Stuck has had to wait almost 35 years for a reunion with the fully refurbished 962 C and its first rollout. So the surprise was all the greater when the silk cloth was drawn back to reveal the vehicle at the Weissach Development Centre.
There is a Porsche enthusiast. And then there is Rusty French. Few people are as committed to one brand as French is to Porsche — and as the manufacturer from Stuttgart celebrates its 70th anniversary in Australia — he explains why.
In the beginning, the track up on the heathland between Weissach and Flacht was where cars were test-driven, pushed to their limit, and developed. For the racing drivers, this was also where they had some of their best times.
Arthur Kar and his L’Art de L’Automobile imprint have teamed up with Porsche to deliver a unique capsule collection that blends the specialty car dealer’s style with fashion.
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 (WLTP) 11.7 – 10.1 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions combined (WLTP) 265 – 228 g/km, Fuel consumption combined (NEDC) 9.9 – 8.7 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions combined (NEDC) 225 – 198 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.
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.
Le Mans winner and TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E works driver André Lotterer takes the scenic route to his rural retreat in Monaco for the Porsche Newsroom Sunday Drives series.
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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