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      <title>Starting Today: New Special Exhibition “911 Identity” in the Porsche Museum</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Stuttgart.</b> For more than four decades, the Porsche 911 has been deemed an automotive icon and the very epitome of the sports car. That means that the launch of the new Type 991 is an important event for the Porsche Museum Stuttgart as well. As a curtain raiser for 2012, the new generation is being welcomed as part of a major special exhibition from 31 January to 20 May, 2012 under the banner “911 Identity”. </p><p>More than 700,000 911s have been produced in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen since it was unveiled in 1963. The recipe for its success is its uniqueness, because the 911 combines apparent contradictions such as sportiness and everyday practicality, tradition and innovation, exclusivity and social acceptance or design and functionality like no other car. No wonder that each of the now seven 911 generations has written its very own success story. As a result, the Porsche Museum is exhibiting all the 911 generations, from the “original 911” to the new Type 991 – against the backdrop of the prevailing mood of the relevant decade or year in which the sports car icon came to market.</p><p>Rare motor racing variants such as the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 “Safari” or Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid will also be on show. In addition, to unique technical exhibits and cutaway models from Weissach, the visitor will also get to see one of the new 911 generation “Erlkings”, before being able to slide behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 Carrera at the end of the special exhibition. The special exhibition also showcases steering wheels and wheel rims from 1963 to the present day. Finally, the automotive retrospective is rounded off by documents from the company archive that have never previously been on public display.</p><p>Special Offers for Visitors</p><p>As part of the “911 Identity” special exhibition, the Porsche Museum is also expanding its guided tour offering. 911 fans can brush up their knowledge of the sports car icon during an one hour themed guided tour – after first registering with the visitor service using the e-mail address <a href="mailto:info.museum@porsche.de">info.museum@porsche.de</a>. </p><p>The Porsche Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is eight euro for adults, reduced admission is four euro. Children up to the age of 14 years are free provided they are accompanied by an adult. Further information, including the special guided tours, is available online at www.porsche.com/museum.</p><p>GO</p>]]></description>
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      <title>Porsche Parade Europe : un évènement unique pour les 50 ans des Clubs Porsche en France !</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>La Porsche Parade Europe sera de nouveau organisée en France en 2012, 14 ans après la précédente édition française de 1998. Un événement unique qui réunit les membres de Clubs Porsche et qui clôturera le jubilé du 50ème anniversaire des Clubs Porsche de France qui comptent aujourd’hui plus de 3000 membres actifs en France.</p><p>La dernière Porsche Parade a eu lieu en Autriche en 2010 avec plus de 500 participants venus de toute l’Europe pour vivre un moment 100% Porsche. De la 1ère 356 à la 991, tous les passionnés se donnent rendez-vous pour fêter ce 50ème anniversaire de la plus belle des manières. <br />Cette année, la Porsche Parade Europe sera organisée en partenariat avec la ville de Chantilly et une partie du programme se déroulera au château de Chantilly, plus grande propriété royale de France dont le jardin à la française a été dessiné par Le Nôtre avec ses fontaines, statues et bassins animés.</p><p>Le programme de ce week-end 100% Porsche mettra l’accent sur le plaisir de conduire et le partage de la passion pour la marque Porsche. Les 500 passionnés participeront entre autre à un rallye touristique et à des baptêmes sur l’anneau de vitesse privé du circuit de Mortefontaine.<br />La journée du samedi sera dédiée à une grande parade dans la ville de Chantilly et à un concours d’élégance. Elle sera clôturée par un dîner de gala organisé dans les jardins du Château de Chantilly.<br />La Porsche Parade Europe aura le plaisir d’accueillir plusieurs représentants et dirigeants de la marque Porsche </p><p>Comme lors des précédentes éditions, la Porsche Parade Europe sera accessible aux membres des Clubs Porsche ainsi qu’aux possesseurs de Porsche, toutes générations confondues.<br />Pour plus d’informations sur le contenu des programmes et des réservations, un site internet a spécialement été mis en ligne: <a href="http://www.porscheparade2012.fr/">www.porscheparade2012.fr</a>. <br />Les réservations en ligne sont d’ores et déjà ouvertes.</p><p>Contact Porsche Parade Europe 2012 : Philippe Bretille : +33 (0) 6.08.96.53.55</p><p>Pour plus d’informations, veuillez contacter le service presse de Porsche France au 01.55.19.91.40</p>]]></description>
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      <title>Porsche forges partnership with Stuttgart ballet</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Stuttgart. </b>The New Year is getting under way with a promising collaboration: starting in January 2012, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG will partner with the Stuttgart ballet, promoting the world famous ballet company’s future appearances and events. The long-term partnership between the Stuttgart ballet and the leading international sports car company is under the banner “premium meets premium”. </p><p>Porsche’s goal is a close partnership based on trust.“This collaboration is a coming together of two brands that stand for values such as tradition, innovation and perfection. Our organisations are united not just by regionality and globality but also by a powerful, dynamic aesthetic, behind which lies a great deal of technology,” said Thomas Edig, Deputy Chairman and Member of the Executive Board for Human Resources and Social Affairs of Porsche AG. </p><p>“Such a strong partner provides powerful backing for our artistic work,” said Artistic Director Reid Anderson. “Porsche’s support enables us to maintain our focus both on nurturing our choreographical heritage and on our resolute promotion of young dance and choreographical talent and to continue our contribution to the constant renewal of dance as an art form through courageous artistic decisions.” </p><p>Marc-Oliver Hendriks, Managing Director of the State Theatre Stuttgart: “We are delighted in the extreme to have acquired in Porsche a partner which, like the Stuttgart ballet, represents within its very brand core the ultimate in quality and sophistication with international reach.”</p><p>Porsche’s commitment to ballet is a further activity through which the company discharges its social responsibility. In addition to the recently concluded partnership with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, this cultural sponsorship testifies to Porsche’s ties with Stuttgart and Leipzig. These commitments are beacon projects that, like the company itself, have regional roots but with an impact felt far beyond state and national boundaries.</p><p>GO</p>]]></description>
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      <title>Nouveau record de ventes en 2011 pour Porsche</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Stuttgart.</b> La société Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, enregistre un nouveau record de ventes au titre de l’année 2011, avec un total de 118 867 véhicules vendus à l’échelle mondiale, soit une hausse de 22 % en glissement annuel. Le constructeur automobile de Stuttgart franchit ainsi allègrement la barre des 100 000 unités vendues qu’il s’était fixé comme objectif. « Avec près de 120 000 voitures de sport vendues à travers le monde, 2011 s’affirme comme une année record pour Porsche », a déclaré Matthias Müller, Président du Directoire de Porsche AG. « Nous entendons poursuivre sur la voie de la croissance en 2012. La nouvelle génération de 911 viendra soutenir les ventes. » En décembre 2011, Porsche a livré 9 157 véhicules à ses clients. La demande a été particulièrement forte en Europe, avec une croissance de 19,8 % en glissement annuel.</p><p>Bernhard Maier, membre du Directoire de Porsche AG en charge des Ventes et du Marketing, précise : « Les excellents résultats enregistrés en 2011 reposent sur des bases solides : la fascination exercée par nos produits, la grande motivation de nos collaborateurs et la vigueur de la marque. En 2012, nous entendons accroître encore l’engouement de nos clients avec la mise en œuvre de notre Stratégie 2018. »</p><p>Au cours de l’année 2011, Porsche a enregistré une croissance de ses ventes en glissement annuel dans l’ensemble des régions où la marque est présente. L’Asie s’affirme comme le fer de lance avec 42 971 unités livrées (+ 44,0 %). Le marché chinois enregistre la plus forte hausse des ventes, avec une croissance de 64,6 %, tandis que les Etats-Unis constituent le principal marché intérieur : 29 023 clients y ont en effet acquis un modèle Porsche en 2011 (+ 14,6 %). Le marché intérieur allemand enregistre lui aussi une forte demande pour les modèles 911, Cayenne, Panamera, Boxster et Cayman, pour un total de 14 959 unités vendues (+ 13,2 %).</p><p>En 2011, le modèle Porsche le plus vendu à l’échelle mondiale est le Cayenne, plébiscité par 59 897 clients. Le constructeur automobile de Stuttgart enregistre également une hausse des ventes de près de 20 % pour la Panamera.</p><p>Pour plus de renseignements, n’hésitez pas à contacter le Service Presse de Porsche France au 01.55.19.91.40</p>]]></description>
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      <title>Nouveau Boxster : le roadster à moteur central dans la pure tradition Porsche</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Stuttgart.</b> Jamais encore dans l’histoire de la marque la gamme Porsche Boxster n’avait bénéficié à ce point d’innovations et de développements pour donner naissance à une toute nouvelle génération. Le Boxster dispose désormais d’une caisse en alliage léger entièrement redessinée et d’un châssis intégralement retravaillé. </p><p>Son poids est considérablement réduit à seulement 1.310 kg, son empattement allongé, les voies et jantes élargies, sans oublier la nouvelle direction électromécanique : autant de modifications qui contribuent à améliorer la dynamique de conduite du roadster à moteur central. Les nouveaux Boxster affichent ainsi des performances supérieures, à l’image d’un 0 à 100km/h en seulement 4.8 secondes (Boxster S/Launch Control) et une consommation en baisse de 15 % par rapport à la génération antérieure, avec une consommation moyenne inférieure à 8 litres aux 100 kilomètres. </p><p>Le nouveau Boxster se présente comme étant encore plus dynamique à l’image de son design entièrement nouveau : porte-à-faux raccourcis, pare-brise en saillant, profil élancé et lignes expressives. Le conducteur et son passager sont abrités par une capote électrique qui s’ouvre en seulement 9 secondes et ce jusqu’à 60km/h.</p><p>L’habitacle offre encore plus de place à ses occupants et s’inscrit dans la lignée du nouveau design Porsche avec sa console centrale inclinée, qui confère un surcroît d’ergonomie à tous les modèles, inspiré de la Carrera GT.</p><p>La nouvelle génération du roadster sera proposée dans les deux variantes Boxster et Boxster S. Ces deux modèles sont équipés de moteurs flat six à injection directe d’essence, dont l’efficacité est encore accrue grâce à la mise en œuvre d’un système de récupération de l’énergie pour l’alimentation électrique du réseau de bord, d’un système de gestion thermique et du système Stop/Start. </p><p>La nouvelle motorisation du Boxster développe 265 ch (195 kW) pour une cylindrée de 2,7 litres, soit dix chevaux de plus que son prédécesseur, pourtant doté d’une cylindrée plus importante. Du point de vue technique, ce moteur s’inspire directement du moteur 3,4 litres du Boxster S, qui développe désormais 315 ch (232 kW), soit 5 ch de plus qu’auparavant. Les deux modèles sont dotés de série d’une boîte de vitesses manuelle 6 rapports. Disponible en option, la boîte à double embrayage Porsche PDK à 7 rapports permet d’améliorer encore les consommations et les accélérations. </p><p>Ainsi, le Boxster équipé de la boîte PDK ne consomme que 7,7 l/100 km en cycle mixte (180g de CO2/km), tandis que le Boxster S affiche une consommation de seulement 8,0 l/100 km en cycle mixte (188g de CO2/km). Le Boxster franchit le 0 à 100 km/h en 5,7 secondes grâce à un changement de rapports sans rupture de couple, tandis que le Boxster S atteint la même vitesse en seulement 5,0 secondes.</p><p> Afin d’accroître encore la dynamique de conduite, Porsche propose également en option pour les modèles Boxster le pack Sport Chrono, qui comprend pour la première fois la suspension dynamique de la transmission. C’est également la première fois que le Boxster dispose du système Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) avec différentiel mécanique sur l’essieu arrière. </p><p>La nouvelle génération de la gamme Boxster sera commercialisée à compter du 19 avril 2012 au prix de 49.372,00 € pour le Boxster, et 60.435,00 € pour le Boxster S. </p>]]></description>
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      <title>The new Boxster generation – the mid-engine roadster from Porsche</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Stuttgart.</b> Never before in the history of the Porsche Boxster was a change of generation so comprehensive. The open-top two-seater car is being marketed with a completely new lightweight body and a completely revamped chassis. Considerably lower weight, longer wheelbase, a wider track and larger wheels significantly enhance yet further the mid-engine sports car’s driving dynamics, already far and away the best in its class, supported by the new electro-mechanical power steering. The new Boxsters boast superior performance and are also up to 15 per cent more fuelefficient. Depending on model, they get by with significantly less than eight litres of fuel per 100 kilometres.</p><p>The new Boxster thus delivers what the fundamentally changed styling with shorter overhangs, significantly forward-shifted windscreen, flatter silhouette and expressive edges promises. The passengers are enclosed by the completely redesigned, fully electric hood, which now dispenses with a convertible top compartment lid. The interior concept offers the occupants more space and reflects the new Porsche outline with the raked centre console, which, originating with the Carrera GT, ensures further improved ergonomics in all models.</p><p>The new sports car generation makes its debut in the classic Porsche pairing of Boxster and Boxster S. Both models are powered by flat-six engines with direct petrol injection, the efficiency of which is further enhanced by electrical system recuperation, thermal management and start/stop function. The base model’s new power unit delivers 265 hp (195 kW) from a 2.7 litre displacement – ten hp more than its larger displacement predecessor. Technically, it is now based on the 3.4-litre engine of the Boxster S. This now delivers 315 hp (232 kW), which is five hp more than before. Both models feature a manual six-speed gearbox as standard with the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) available as an option. Both sports cars achieve their best fuel consumption and acceleration performance with the PDK. The Porsche Boxster’s fuel consumption with PDK is 7.7 l/100 km and 8.0 l/100 km for the Boxster S. With gear changes without interruption to the power flow, the Boxster sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, the Boxster S in 5.0 seconds.</p><p>To enhance driving dynamics yet further, Porsche offers the Sport Chrono Package as an optional extra for the Boxster, featuring dynamic transmission mounts for the first time. Also new in the Boxster is Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with mechanical rear axle differential lock..</p><p>The market launch of the new Boxster generation will be on 14.04.2012. The basic list price in Germany will be 48,291 euro for the Boxster and 59,120 euro for the Boxster S, including 19 per cent value added tax in both cases.</p><p><b>GO</b></p><p>Note: Images of the new Boxster are available to accredited journalists in the Porsche Press Database at the internet address <a href="http://presse.porsche.de/">http://presse.porsche.de/</a>.</p>]]></description>
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      <title>Record de ventes pour Porsche France en 2011</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Boulogne Billancourt.</b> Pour la première fois depuis sa création en 1999, Porsche France, filiale à 100% de Porsche AG, Stuttgart, a commercialisé plus de 3000 véhicules neufs sur une année complète, avec son réseau de 41 Centre Porsche couvrant l’hexagone, le Maghreb, la Réunion, Andorre et l’Ile Maurice. Les immatriculations en France sont en hausse de 32 % par rapport à 2010. </p><p>Autre fait marquant, malgré la fin de son cycle de vie, la Porsche 911 a progressé de 12% en 2011, s’établissant une nouvelle fois comme la sportive la plus vendue du segment en France. A fin 2011, les immatriculations de Porsche 911 représentaient 27,5% des ventes de la marque. Par ailleurs, la gamme Panamera, première berline haut de gamme Porsche, a su développer ses ventes de 21% en 2011 par rapport au même exercice un an plus tôt. Les modèles Cayenne restent les modèles les plus vendus en France, avec 42.5% des ventes sur l’année qui vient de s’achever. </p><p>Marc Ouayoun, nouveau Directeur Général Porsche France se réjouit : « Grâce à la professionnalisation de notre réseau, une gamme renouvelée et à fort contenu technologique, nous avons su convaincre un grand nombre de passionnés par une offre à la fois la plus sportive et la plus sobre dans chacun de nos segments ».</p><p> Pour plus d’informations veuillez contacter le service presse Porsche France au 01.55.19.91.40. </p>]]></description>
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      <title>Delivery record for Porsche in 2011</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Stuttgart. </b> Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart set a new delivery record in 2011: 118,867 vehicles were sold worldwide; a 22.2 per cent increase compared with the year before. The Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer thereby significantly exceeded the planned target of 100,000 customer deliveries in 2011. “With sports car sales of just less than 120,000, 2011 was a record year for Porsche,” said Matthias Müller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Porsche AG. “We are planning to continue growing in 2012 as well. The new 911 generation will galvanise the market.” In December 2011, Porsche delivered 9,157 vehicles to customers. Demand was especially strong in Europe with an increase of 19.8 per cent compared with the same month the year before.</p><p>Bernhard Maier, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing of Porsche AG provided clarification: “There are sound reasons behind 2011’s success: fascinating products, highly motivated employees and a strong brand. In 2012 we will delight our customers even more by putting our Strategy 2018 into effect.”</p><p>In 2011, Porsche sold more vehicles than the year before in all sales regions. Asia takes the top slot with 42,971 units delivered (+44.0 %). The Chinese market posted the biggest growth with plus 64.6 per cent. The most successful single market in 2011 was the USA: a total of 29,023 customers in the United States opted for a model from Porsche (+14.6 %). In the domestic market Germany as well the 911, Cayenne, Panamera, Boxster and Cayman sports cars were very popular, selling 14,959 units (+13.2 %).</p><p>The Zuffenhausen company model most in demand worldwide in 2011 was the Cayenne, of which 59,897 were handed over to customers. With sales of the Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo totalling 18,126 units, Porsche defended its leading position in the high-performance, off-road vehicle segment. In 2011, the Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer delivered just under one fifth more vehicles than the year before.</p><p>Notice to editorial staff: The Porsche press conference at the Detroit Motor Show 2012 will be held on Monday 9 January 2012 at 10.30 a.m. local time (4.30 p.m. CET). You will find a live stream at <a href="http://www.porsche.com/detroit/">www.porsche.com/detroit/</a></p><p>GO</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Stuttgart.</b> Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is getting 2012 underway with a world premiere: The sports car manufacturer is unveiling the Cabrio version of the new 911 for the first time at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit (9 - 22 January). As one of the world’s largest auto shows, the Detroit Motor Show traditionally ushers in the new automotive year. The show in the automotive capital is regarded as an important international marketplace and forum for trends and opinions that is of particular significance for the North American market.</p><p>“The USA is and remains an important market for Porsche with good growth prospects,” said Bernhard Maier, Porsche AG Board of Management Member for Sales and Marketing. “Detroit was deliberately chosen for the world premiere of the new 911 Cabrio because the USA is far and away our largest 911 Cabrio market.” The Coupé variant of the sports car classic will be available in the USA starting in February 2012 with the Cabriolet following a few months later, providing a fresh impetus.</p><p>In 2011, Porsche’s dealers in the USA sold 29,023 Cayennes, Panameras, 911s, Boxsters and Caymans to US customers. That was 15 per cent more than in the previous year. The most successful model in 2011 was the Cayenne with 12,978 units (+55.6%). Shortly before the change of model, Porsche even managed to boost 911 sales by 4.9 per cent to 6,016 vehicles. In the New Year 2012, the Zuffenhausen company anticipates selling more than 30,000 vehicles in the United States.</p><p>To achieve this, the sports car manufacturer is fielding numerous new models in the United States: the premiere of the new 911 will be followed by the 430 hp Panamera GTS in spring. This will subsequently be followed by the Cayenne Diesel as Porsche’s first compression-ignition car in the USA. The compact Cajun off-road vehicle will also be celebrating its debut in 2013.</p><p>“By building a new headquarters in Atlanta in the US State of Georgia we are underlining our growth ambitions in the region,” said Bernhard Maier. The complex, adjacent to the new terminal of Atlanta’s international airport, will comprise not just modern, energy-efficient offices for approximately 400 employees but also the technical service department as well as a training centre and circuit where customers can test the Porsche vehicles’ outstanding driving characteristics. The new US headquarters, which will for the first time centralise all administrative, training and sales functions and financial services, is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2013. Porsche Cars North America has been based in Atlanta for the past 13 years. Porsche also plans to build an additional customer test facility in Carson in California, between the airports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Porsche is investing more than 100 million US dollars in the Atlanta head office and test facility in Carson.</p><p>GO</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Stuttgart. </b>For the second time this year, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has successfully issued an ABS bond in the USA. The transaction, worth approximately 660 million US dollars, was issued as a private placement by the subsidiary Porsche Financial Services Inc. headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, USA, and given top marks by the rating agencies. In the process, Porsche achieved one of the lowest credit margins for comparable transactions. On average, the coupon was just over one per cent. The investors were investment managers, insurance companies, pension funds, banks and corporations.</p><p>Despite the ongoing uncertainty and turbulence on the capital markets, Porsche was therefore able to demonstrate for the second time this year that there is still very strong investor appetite for top-rated bonds. “With both these transactions, Porsche has established itself as the benchmark for ABS bonds. Companies often require a number of years and several transactions to win the investors’ trust and achieve this success. Porsche has managed this with its very first two private placements,” said Lutz Meschke, Porsche AG’s Chief Financial Officer. “The strong investor demand again resulted in the bond being significantly oversubscribed, notwithstanding other major car manufacturer transactions being in the market at the same time,” Meschke added.</p><p>Encouraged by this response, Porsche aims to achieve a more regular presence in the US private bond market. The transaction was supported by J.P. Morgan, Barclays Capital and RBS as book runners and Société Générale as co-manager.</p><p>GO</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Stuttgart.</b> So far this year, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has delivered 109,709 units of the 911, Boxster/Cayman, Cayenne and Panamera model lines to its customers worldwide; one quarter more sports cars than between January and November of last year. In November, the Zuffenhausen-based company sold 9,318 units despite the changeover in sports car models.</p><p>“In the current year, we have already set new customer delivery and order book records,” said Bernhard Maier, Porsche AG Board of Management Member for Sales and Marketing. “The results prove how highly attractive our brand is and the intense fascination our products enjoy. In the next few weeks, the new Porsche 911 Carrera will provide an additional impetus.”</p><p>Global growth weakened slightly in November 2011 compared with the same month the year before. But there are strong variations by country: in Italy, where the sports car manufacturer opened a new Porsche Centre in Milan a few days ago, sales increased by 31.2 per cent. This was not enough, however, to compensate for customer caution in the domestic market, Germany, with Porsche posting negative pan-European growth of 1.3 per cent. The 3.1 per cent softening in Asia is explained first and foremost by long delivery times for the successful Cayenne and Panamera models. By contrast, Russia posted the biggest growth in this region, up 44.4 per cent. Porsche sold 36.5 per cent more new cars in Japan.</p><p>The Zuffenhausen model in greatest demand worldwide in November 2011 was again the Cayenne SUV, of which just less than 5,000 were delivered to customers. In the past month, Porsche delivered just over a fifth more of the Panamera sports saloons than in the same month the year before. In the process the top of the range Turbo and Turbo S versions exceeded all previous expectations with 228 units of the sports saloon being sold. A third shift will be introduced in Leipzig starting in January 2012 to meet the strong demand for the Cayenne and Panamera.</p><p>GO</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Stuttgart.</b> After intensive negotiations, the Board of Management and Group Works Council of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, have agreed to reorganise and improve the company pension by introducing a performance-related component. The previous final salary-related system will be converted to a contributions-oriented system with effect from 1 January 2012 comprising a basic and a performance-related component. Under this scheme, the basic contributions will secure the workforce’s current level of provision. In addition, Porsche will in future pay further contributions to the company pension depending on the company’s commercial success. These performance-related contributions will be paid if the return on sales reaches a minimum of 10 per cent. The maximum contribution will be achieved at a return on sales of at least 15 per cent.</p><p>“As a result of this new regime, Porsche employees will benefit from the company’s commercial success even in terms of their retirement benefits,” said Thomas Edig, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Management of Porsche AG and Labour Director. “In the process we are reinforcing Porsche’s position as an excellent employer.”</p><p>“The negotiations with the Board of Management have been worth it, even if there was no shortage of tough moments,” said Uwe Hück, Chairman of the Porsche Group Works Council. “The workforce is finally receiving its just deserts for its tireless commitment, including in retirement. This is all the more important as the statutory old-age pension is not enough. Due to the performance-related component, company pension payments can increase by up to 50 per cent as a result of the switch. Moreover, the workforce continues to be able under the VarioRente pension scheme to convert part of its remuneration into pension commitment. We are doing all this so that our colleagues don’t suffer poverty in old age.”</p><p>GO</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Stuttgart. </b>The Porsche Panamera Turbo is the car that holds its value best in its class. The vehicle’s residual value after four years was still 56 per cent of the original price, as jointly calculated by Auto Bild and Schwacke. That makes the Gran Turismo the winner of the “Value Champion 2012” title for the lowest percentage depreciation in the luxury class. </p><p>“Porsche-badged cars inherently hold their value – especially in the long run”, said Dr. Gernot Döllner, Manager of the Panamera model line, at the prize giving in Berlin on Thursday evening. “For example, approximately 70 per cent of all the Porsches ever made are still on the road, yet further evidence of our models’ ability to hold their value. This accolade further bolsters our vehicles’ value retention.”</p><p>The prospective residual value is behind many of the calculations for financing and leasing offers and the purchase decision when it comes to company cars and rental car fleets. It also provides a snapshot of the second hand car market in general. The data on which the selection of the Value Champion 2012 was based were calculated by Schwacke’s experts.</p><p>With its 4.8-litre V8-biturbo engine, the Porsche Panamera Turbo develops a rated output of 500 hp, sprints from a standing start to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and has a top speed of 303 km/h.</p><p>GO</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Boulogne Billancourt.</b> Point d’orgue d’une année riche en émotions, la finale de la 25ème saison de la Porsche Matmut Carrera Cup sur le circuit Paul Ricard HTTT a accueilli un invité prestigieux, Sébastien Loeb, auteur d’une impressionnante incursion dans la discipline en signant deux podiums ! C’est à cette occasion que l’octuple Champion du Monde des Rallyes a annoncé la création d’un team circuit – Sébastien Loeb Racing - avec Dominique Heintz. L’équipe cofondée par les deux hommes alignera deux nouvelles Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, bénéficiant d’un poids optimisé, d’une aérodynamique encore plus efficace et d’un nouveau réservoir d’une capacité de 100 litres, en 2012 pour la 26ème saison de la Porsche Matmut Carrera Cup.</p><p>Le 1er décembre dernier à Haguenau, Sébastien Loeb et Dominique Heintz ont présenté en détails le team Sébastien Loeb Racing, qui effectuera ses premiers pas sur circuit en 2012. Le programme sportif s’articulera autour de la Porsche Matmut Carrera Cup et de l’European Le Mans Series dans la catégorie LMPC (Le Mans Prototype Challenge), réservée aux Formula Le Mans, avec un leitmotiv : le plus haut possible, le plus vite possible. L’ambition est affichée : les 24 Heures du Mans à l’horizon 2013.</p><p>Le team Sébastien Loeb Racing visera donc la plus haute marche du podium. « Nous voulons jouer la gagne dans tous les programmes » avoue Dominique Heintz. « C’est ambitieux pour une équipe qui débute, mais c’est à l’image de Sébastien. Nous ne pouvons pas avoir d’autres objectifs que gagner. C’est le cas depuis ses débuts. Nous sommes deux passionnés, mais aussi deux compétiteurs.»</p><p>Sébastien Loeb Racing engagera deux nouvelles GT3 Cup lors de la saison 2012</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Stuttgart.</b> Even when of more mature years, the Porsche 911 is a trouble-free companion. No matter whether it is seven, nine or eleven years old – in the latest Autobild TÜV report, the sports car icon was again the model with the fewest defects among all vehicles in its age group. The same as the year before, in each of the general technical inspections, the TÜV inspectors found the least grounds for complaint. Overall, the 911, Boxster and Cayman models occupied five of the ten best rankings across all age groups, which is once again impressive proof of the Zuffenhausen sports cars’ long term quality and ability to hold their value.</p><p>The Autobild TÜV Report is based on data from approximately eight million general technical inspections between July 2010 and June 2011. According to information from the Association of Technical Inspectorate Agencies, almost 18 per cent of seven year old vehicles, a good 22 per cent of nine year old vehicles and almost 27 per cent of all eleven year old vehicles exhibited such serious defects that they only received their TÜV certificate the second time around.</p><p>GO</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Stuttgart.</b> An especially rare piece of automotive history is to be seen from Saturday, 17 December 2011 in the Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, Museum: the Austro Daimler “Bergmeister” Sport Cabriolet dating from 1932. The “Bergmeister” is considered by automotive historians to be one of the pinnacles of Austrian automotive history. Featuring a body from the Armbruster K&amp;K Hofwagenfabrik, the Sport Cabriolet exhibited in the Porsche Museum is considered to be one of the most beautiful cars of its era. But technically as well the “Bergmeister”, driven by a 120 hp six-cylinder engine with overhead camshaft, is very interesting. Many of its design details can be traced directly back to Ferdinand Porsche, under whose direction Austro Daimler became one of Europe’s most technically advanced automotive manufacturers. Dr. Wolfgang Porsche, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, will present his “Bergmeister” in person at the exhibition on Saturday at 2 p.m. </p><p>The exhibit is one of the gems of Dr. Wolfgang Porsche’s private car collection. He commissioned Austrian classic car specialist Egon Zweimüller to restore the rare vehicle, requiring more than 10,000 working hours since 2007, with the task being completed in March of this year. The premiere of the restored Austro Daimler “Bergmeister” took place in August 2011 at one of the world’s most prestigious classic car events: at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Monterey, California, the “Bergmeister” won a second place in the European Classic 1925 to 1931 category.</p><p><i>Ferdinand Porsche and Austro Daimler</i></p><p>From 1906 onwards, Ferdinand Porsche worked as chief designer at the Austrian Daimler Motor company (Austro Daimler for short) in Wiener Neustadt. His most important projects at this time included electric and petrol-driven passenger vehicles but also various commercial vehicles as well as machines for aircraft, ships and for stationary applications. During the First World War, Ferdinand Porsche was primarily occupied with hybrid drive tractors for heavy artillery as well as aero engines for naval aircraft and large flying boats. But racing cars as well were designed under his direction, including the so-called “Prinz-Heinrich Car”, in which the Austro-Daimler works team won the first three places in the 1910 running of the highly regarded Prinz-Heinrich Race. Another highlight of his work was the high-performance ADS “Sascha” compact car. 1922 saw the emergence of the racing version of the new model, which was also to be followed by a four-seater production variant. </p><p>Even after Ferdinand Porsche’s move to the German Daimler Motor Company in 1923, numerous design features of the Porsche developments remained in the Austro Daimler model range. His successor as Austro Daimler chief designer, Karl Rabe, created an entire model range on this basis until his move to competitor Steyr in 1927, where he encountered Ferdinand Porsche again in 1929. Henceforth, Karl Rabe maintained a close lifelong association with him, following Porsche to Stuttgart in 1930, where he worked as chief designer of the Porsche company until 1965. </p><p>GO</p><p>Note: Images of the Austro Daimler “Bergmeister” can be obtained by accredited journalists from the Porsche press database at the Internet address:<a href="http://presse.porsche.de/">http://presse.porsche.de/</a> .</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Stuttgart.</b> Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, received the coveted trophy twice at this year’s award of the “Auto Trophy”. “Auto Zeitung” readers voted the new <br />911 Carrera the winner in the sports car category for the eighteenth time. <br />The Panamera Turbo S emerged the victor in the luxury class.</p><p>“To receive this prize for the new 911 even before its market launch is fantastic”, said Porsche Board of Management Member for Research and Development Wolfgang Hatz at the presentation of the “Auto Trophy” on Tuesday evening in Düsseldorf. “The seventh generation is, as ever, the best 911 of all time. We have taken it to the next level in every respect. 7 minutes and 40 seconds makes the newcomer all of 14 seconds faster around the Nordschleife. That’s a testimony to the competence of our engineers.”</p><p>With acceleration from 0 to 100 in 3.8 seconds, the Panamera Turbo S is the fastest production saloon. That was proof, said Hatz, that Porsche gave pride of place to performance and efficiency. The accolade was “a fantastic success for the car within the competitive context of established saloon providers”.</p><p>It was the 24th occasion that “Auto Zeitung” had invited its readers to choose the best cars in all categories – from the compact car to the super sports car. There was a choice of 393 cars in 29 categories.</p><p>GO</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Stuttgart.</b> La société Porsche complète la nouvelle gamme 911 Carrera par une version Cabriolet qui vient rejoindre le modèle Coupé pour un plaisir de conduite redoublé. Le lancement de la nouvelle génération de la sportive classique aura précédé de quelques mois seulement l’arrivée des modèles décapotables <br />911 Carrera et 911 Carrera S arborant les nouvelles lignes de la série.</p><p>Avec sa capote exclusive, entièrement repensée, le Cabriolet s’inscrit dans la continuité du Coupé et de sa nouvelle caisse d’aluminium et d’acier et conserve dans son intégralité la silhouette caractéristique de la 911. Même une fois la capote fermée, le Cabriolet affiche une silhouette élancée. Sa conception intelligente et allégée, qui fait preuve d’audace en recourant au magnésium pour la capote, est synonyme non seulement de poids réduit et de sportivité accrue, mais aussi d’une plus grande sobriété et d’un plus grand confort. Avec sa nouvelle 911 Cabriolet, Porsche réussit à rendre ces deux nouveaux modèles significativement plus léger que ses prédécesseurs.</p><p>Les deux nouveaux cabriolets sont chacun dotés du même moteur que leur homologue Carrera Coupé respectif. L’arrière de la 911 Carrera Cabriolet abrite un moteur à plat de 3,4 litres développant 350 ch (257 kW) qui entraîne les roues arrière au moyen d’une boîte de vitesses mécanique à 7 rapports. <br />La Carrera S Cabriolet est dotée de série d’un moteur Flat 6 cylindres de 3,8 litres qui développe 400 ch (294 kW), ainsi que d’une boîte de vitesses mécanique à 7 rapports. </p><p>Ainsi, les versions 911 cabriolets distancent elles aussi encore un peu plus leurs concurrentes en termes de sobriété : les deux modèles consomment en effet moins de 10 litres de carburant aux 100 kilomètres en cycle européen. La boîte à double embrayage Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) est également disponible en option, contribuant à réduire la consommation de carburant ainsi que les temps d’accélération.</p><p>Avec un empattement allongé par rapport au modèle précédent, une voie avant élargie et une nouvelle direction électro-mécanique, les nouveaux modèles Cabriolet offrent des caractéristiques de conduite sportive améliorées, une plus grande précision et une agilité accrue. Selon le modèle, d’autres systèmes de contrôle actif sont également disponibles en standard ou en option, qui contribuent à améliorer encore plus la dynamique de conduite.</p><p>La 911 Cabriolet sera commercialisée sur le marché français à compter du mois de mars 2012. La 911 Carrera Cabriolet sera disponible à partir de 102 056 euros T.T.C., la 911 Carrera S Cabriolet à partir de 116 528 euros T.T.C.</p><p>Pour plus de renseignements, n’hésitez pas à contacter le Service Presse de Porsche France au 01.55.19.91.40</p>]]></description>
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      <title>Debut for 911 Carrera Cabriolet with innovative roof concept</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Stuttgart.</b> Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is doubling the driving fun to be had from the new 911 Carrera by putting a Cabriolet alongside the Coupé. The debut of the new generation of the sports car classic is being followed only a few months later by the open-top models of the 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S in the new 911 design.</p><p>What the Coupé began with the new aluminium-steel body, the Cabriolet continues with the all-new, unique hood: As a result, the typical 911 roof line is initially retained in its entirety. Even when closed up, the Cabriolet cuts a fine figure. Intelligent lightweight design, even including the use of magnesium in the hood, ensures less weight and more sportiness, lower fuel consumption and greater comfort. With the open-top 911s as well, Porsche has managed to reverse the weight spiral and make the new Cabrio models significantly lighter than its predecessors. </p><p>Each of the two new Cabriolets has the same engine as its Carrera Coupé equivalent. The rear of the 911 Carrera Cabrio houses a 3.4-litre flat engine generating 350 hp (257 kW) of power driving the rear wheels through a seven-gear manual transmission. The open-top Carrera S comes with a 3.8-litre six-cylinder engine developing 400 hp (294 kW) and also a seven-gear manual transmission featured as standard. That means that the open-top 911s as well are distancing themselves even further from the competition in terms of efficiency; both models consume less than ten litres of fuel per 100 kilometres (NEDC). The Cabriolets as well have the Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) available as an optional extra, delivering even lower fuel consumption and shorter acceleration times.  </p><p>With the longer wheelbase compared with the predecessor model, the wider front track and the new electro-mechanical power steering, the new Cabriolets offer even sportier driving characteristics, greater precision and agility. Depending on model, there are other standard or optional active control systems available as well that further enhance the driving dynamics.</p><p>The 911 Carrera Cabriolet will be launched in Germany on March 3, 2012. The prices for the 911 Carrera Cabriolet start in Germany with 100,532 Euros, the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet starts with 114,931 Euros including value-added tax in both cases.</p><p>GO</p><p>Note: Images of  the 911 Carrera Cabriolet can be obtained by accredited journalists from the Porsche press database at the Internet address: <a href="http://presse.porsche.de/">http://presse.porsche.de/</a>.</p>]]></description>
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      <title>La Panamera GTS : une sportive à quatre portes</title>
      <link>http://www.porsche.com/france/aboutporsche/pressreleases/pof/?lang=none&amp;pool=france&amp;id=2011-11-17</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Stuttgart.</b> Dans la plus pure tradition des modèles Grand Tourisme de la société Porsche, la Panamera GTS s’aligne sur la grille de départ. A lui tout seul, ce nom constitue tout un programme : chez Porsche en effet, le sigle GTS (pour « Gran Turismo Sport ») est synonyme de performances exceptionnelles, indissociables de la marque depuis la légendaire 904 Carrera GTS de 1963. Par rapport aux autres modèles de la gamme, la Panamera GTS dispose d’une puissance accrue, de freins renforcés, d’une carrosserie surbaissée de 10 mm et d’un châssis au tarage particulièrement sportif avec suspension pneumatique et PASM, qui lui permettent d’être aussi à l’aise sur un circuit que pour un usage au quotidien. Autant d’éléments qui, associés à une signature acoustique distinctive, confèrent à la plus sportive de toutes les Panamera une aura particulière. Quant à son allure, la nouvelle Panamera GTS affiche également son indépendance dans l’esthétique singulière de la proue, des flancs et de la poupe, le tout rehaussé de contrastes noirs. Equipé de sièges sport adaptatifs, d’un volant SportDesign à palettes et d’une sellerie cuir GTS exclusive avec surfaces en alcantara, l’habitacle affirme lui aussi résolument son caractère sportif.</p><p>Le moteur V8 atmosphérique modifié animant la nouvelle Panamera GTS est un véritable concentré de puissance : d’une cylindrée de 4,8 litres, il développe 430 ch à 6 700 tr/min, soit 30 ch de plus que les Panamera S et 4S. Par rapport à ces dernières, le couple maximal a également été revu à la hausse, passant de 500 à 520 Nm. La boîte à double embrayage Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmet la puissance sans aucune rupture de couple à la transmission intégrale (PTM), et gagne encore en dynamisme lorsque le conducteur appuie sur le bouton prévu dans le pack Sport Chrono fourni de série. </p><p>La Panamera GTS est alors en mesure d’abattre le 0 à 100 km/h en 4,5 secondes et d’atteindre 288 km/h. Affichant une consommation de 10,9 l/100 km en cycle européen, voire de 10,7 l/100 km seulement lorsqu’elle dispose des pneus à résistance réduite au roulement, la Panamera GTS est, comme tous les modèles Porsche, un exemple d’efficacité dans sa catégorie en termes d’efficience et de sobriété.</p><p>Les caractéristiques techniques de la nouvelle Panamera GTS, à savoir le sprint de 0 à 100 km/h et la vitesse de pointe, ne reflètent qu’une partie de ses qualités sportives. En effet, c’est surtout son châssis qui permet à ce modèle de se distinguer : fournis de série, la suspension pneumatique adaptative et le système de tarage adaptatif des amortisseurs Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) assurent le lien entre le châssis et la carrosserie et s’adaptent en permanence aux contraintes de la conduite grâce au correcteur d’assiette, au réglage de la garde au sol, à l’adaptation de la raideur des ressorts et au réglage électrique des amortisseurs. La carrosserie est abaissée de 10 mm et l’amortissement plus ferme, ce qui favorise l’agilité et renforce encore le caractère sportif de la nouvelle Grand Tourisme. Les élargisseurs de voie de 5 mm d’épaisseur entre la roue et le porte-moyeu augmentent la voie arrière, conférant à la Panamera encore plus de stabilité. L’adhérence indispensable est assurée par des pneumatiques de 19 pouces de dimension 255/45 sur l’essieu avant et de 285/40 sur l’essieu arrière. Par ailleurs, cette Panamera sportive est équipée d’un système de freinage exceptionnel emprunté à la Panamera Turbo.</p><p>La Panamera GTS est présentée en première mondiale sur le salon de l’automobile de Los Angeles. Elle sera lancée en février 2012 et sera commercialisée au prix de 118 379  € TTC.</p><p>Pour plus de renseignements, n’hésitez pas à contacter le Service Presse de Porsche France au 01.55.19.91.40</p>]]></description>
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