“2017 has been a fantastic year for Porsche, both on and off the track. We are committed to delivering not only the best sports cars, but also premium lifestyle experiences that bring our customers and fans closer to each other and to the brand,” said Mr. Franz Jung, President and CEO of Porsche China. “Golf and Porsche uphold similar values: Precision, performance, balance and technology are at the core of the brand and the game of golf. This year, we’re not only looking for the best players, but also for exceptional individuals who personify the values of Porsche.”

Since its tee-off this May, Porsche Golf Cup 2017 has attracted a large number of golf aficionados. After a series of challenging Qualifying Tournaments held across top-level golf courses in China, around 59 skilled golfers won the opportunity to participate in the China Final.

Based on the Stableford format and New Peoria Handicap system, the participants played a fantastic game fuelled by ambition, skill, and sportsmanship. The winners of the China Final are: He Yaheng from Porsche Centre Kunming Dianchi (Gross); Lv Shishuang from Porsche Centre Beijing Jingang (Net Class A); Li Yulin from Porsche Centre Hangzhou Xihu (Net Class B); and Cai Hui from Porsche Centre Ningbo (Net Class C). These skilled golfers will go on to represent China and compete for the Porsche Golf Cup World Final in Mallorca, Spain, in May 2018.

Along with the immense support of Porsche Centres across China, the Porsche Golf Cup is also backed by renowned lifestyle brands including Taylormade-Adidas Golf, a reputed brand in the development of golf technologies; Bose, the world-renowned audio systems manufacturer; and Deutsche Lufthansa, Europe’s leading airliner, who all share Porsche’s passion for premium lifestyle experiences.

The Porsche Golf Cup has inherited Porsche’s passion for perfection and exclusiveness, and reflects the brand’s world-class services and exclusive lifestyle experiences. Apart from their skill and passion for golf, the participants truly enjoyed spending time together, bonding over Porsche and golf. Whether it is on the road, the track or on the green – as always, Porsche provides top-quality experiences and memorable moments, through its thoughtful and personalised service, as well as innovation in design, precision in technique and cutting-edge technology.

Shanghai/Guangzhou. On November 17, 2017, Porsche brought an impressive range of sports cars to the 15th Guangzhou Auto Show. The all-new Porsche Cayenne, launched in China for the first time, seamlessly combines efficiency and comfort with Porsche’s outstanding performance and excellent everyday practicality. Prices of the all-new Cayenne, Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo were also released, and these models are now available for ordering. The one-millionth legendary 911 in iconic Irish green was also displayed at the auto show, after being showcased in Beijing and Shanghai. Following this event, it will go on to become a permanent collection of the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Porsche also brought the high-performance race car version of the 911, the new 911 GT3 Cup Car to the event. Faster and lighter, with a new 4-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine, it is the race car for the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia in 2018. The strongest-ever product line-up at the event highlighted Porsche’s relentless pursuit of innovation, design and driving perfection.

“Porsche sports cars reflect the brand’s rich motorsport heritage and racing technology, with a strong focus on high performance and luxurious comfort. Customers’ passion for the brand and our sports cars has always been strong here in China, and it is most definitely one of Porsche’s most important markets”, said Mr. Franz Jung, President and Chief Executive Officer of Porsche China.

Porsche is looking forward to another record year, with the Chinese market contributing to the sales of 60,622 cars in the first ten months of 2017. At plus 10% growth, China remains Porsche’s largest single market worldwide. Compared to the same period last year, the iconic 911 witnessed a growth of 20%; while the 718 series almost tripled sales volumes. With this achievement, China becomes the No.1 market for this immensely popular mid-engine sports car.

Customers’ passion for the brand has led to Porsche’s tremendous growth in China year after year. To conform to a volatile and dynamic market, Porsche is continuing to expand its dealer network in a stable and sustainable manner. With the opening of the 100th sales site, Porsche Studio Guangzhou, Porsche moved one step ahead towards its digital transformation goal. As the first cutting-edge showroom in China that features an exciting range of digital advancements, Porsche Studio Guangzhou demonstrates a unique combination of traditional Porsche spirit and the power of new technology. Additionally, driven by huge customer demand, Porsche Financial Services, which was introduced two years ago, currently has a market penetration rate of 30% in China, making it the second largest market in terms of contracts. “Our customers are at the heart of everything we do at Porsche”. Mr. Franz Jung further added, “Porsche has always fulfilled its commitment to the Chinese market by delivering world-class products, services and brand experiences that exceed customer expectations, and we will continue to do so”.

One of Porsche’s best-selling models both globally and in China, the all-new Cayenne boasts intelligent lightweight construction, powerful engines, exceptional driving dynamics and smart driver assistance systems. Fully networked as standard, the new Cayenne is the sportiest car in its segment. Most importantly, compared to its predecessor and exclusively for the Chinese market, the all-new Cayenne comes with increased standard equipment and features.

Price list of the new Cayenne Models（VAT incl）:

Porsche show car list in Guangzhou Auto Show 2017:

Porsche Cayenne
The one-millionth Porsche 911
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup
911 Carrera S
911 Turbo S Exclusive Series
Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive
Macan Turbo
718 Boxster S

Porsche Studio Guangzhou brings a wide range of digital experiences to Porsche customers, which is a part of the digital transformation that the brand has been investing in globally.

During the opening ceremony, while welcoming guests and expressing his confidence in Porsche, Mr. Franz Jung, President and Chief Executive Officer of Porsche China, said, “Porsche Studio Guangzhou is as innovative and forward-thinking as the brand itself. It demonstrates a unique combination of traditional Porsche spirit and the power of new technology. In today’s volatile and dynamic business environment, we believe that innovative digital offerings in such a state-of-the-art centre will strengthen the brand, develop innovative customer experiences and attract new partners.”

Conveniently located close to major commercial facilities and easily accessible through various modes of transport, Guangzhou Parc Central Shopping Centre has long been a popular destination for high-end customers. Porsche Studio Guangzhou is equipped with a ‘Porsche Brand-New Retail Experience Showroom’, which is specially designed as an experience room for the public, particularly automotive enthusiasts and Porsche customers.

Porsche Studio Guangzhou also boasts multiple media walls and interactive displays to provide an immersive environment for Porsche products and sports car culture.

Visitors can enjoy a number of digital settings. Customers can obtain a PDS E-coupon via WeChat, and can also enjoy the Porsche Art in Motion as well as the Porsche brand heritage via Mixed Reality Technology. Furthermore, Porsche customers, fans and enthusiasts can explore the full Porsche model range with the Augmented Reality Cabinet.

Additionally, for the first time, a Team Jebsen Racer, Cui Yue, has been featured in the PDS Area of a sales site following a special photo shoot invite.

Describing the unique features of the showroom during the opening ceremony, Mr. Hans Michael Jebsen, Chairman of the Jebsen Group, said, “With the opening of Porsche Studio Guangzhou, Jebsen Group continues to expand its footprint in China. This Porsche Studio is the first of its kind in Greater China that features an exciting range of digital advancements in a cutting-edge showroom. We are proud to be here, in collaboration with Porsche China, to serve our customers and represent the uniqueness and excitement that characterises the Porsche Brand.”

In 2017, Porsche continues its upward growth trend in China. The first ten months of the year, Porsche China saw 10% growth with sales of nearly 61,000 cars.

“Porsche Studio Guangzhou jointly developed by Jebsen and Porsche, is a part of Porsche's global effort to be the leading provider of digital solutions in the premium automotive segment.” Mr. Hans Michael Jebsen said, “With a 62-year partnership, and one of Porsche‘s largest dealers, Jebsen Group looks forward to catering to the growing needs of Chinese customers, while also connecting them to Porsche’s latest digital offerings.”

Shanghai/Guangzhou. On November 15, only two days before the 15th Guangzhou International Automobile Show, the all-new Porsche Cayenne made its debut in China. A complete re-development, the Porsche SUV that has already seen huge success across the world, has now reached a new level of perfection. Thanks to the brand new engine, re-designed chassis system, a fully connected and advanced cockpit concept, and a series of innovative and cutting-edge technologies, the all-new Cayenne has not only inherited the superior all-terrain handling capabilities of the previous generations, giving full play to its outstanding sporty performance, but has also improved in terms of driving comfort and daily use.

"The all-new Cayenne is a continuation of a Porsche classic. And after being re-developed, it remains the sportiest model in its segment," Franz Jung, President & CEO of Porsche China said: "The Cayenne’s popularity across the world and in the Chinese market confirms the success of our R&D strategy, which is, every one of our cars is embedded with pure Porsche sports car genes, no matter which segment it belongs to."

Dynamic design highlights sports car features

The classic Porsche design language retains the familiar look of the all-new Cayenne, while drawing inspiration from the carmakers’ signature 911 model in details, incorporating more sports car elements. Compared to the previous model, the length of the all-new Cayenne has been increased by 63 mm, with no changes to its wheelbase, and height has been reduced by 9 mm. The new proportion helps create the elegant and streamlined look of the new generation Cayenne, which also enhances its dynamic side-profile. The front-face design improves the overall performance of the vehicle, with iconic wide air intakes further optimising the cooling performance of the turbocharged engine.

Porsche has introduced a new three-stage lighting concept for the all-new Cayenne: Every Cayenne is fitted with LED headlights as standard. The Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) or new LED main headlights with matrix beam including PDLS Plus can be selected as an option. Tail lights with integrated light strip highlight Porsche's latest design language. The flagship model, the all-new Cayenne Turbo, is the first SUV to feature an adaptive roof spoiler as a component of its aerodynamics and robust performance.

Powerful drive system: Unparalleled sportiness and off-road capability

The new generation of Cayenne offers three newly designed turbocharged engines boasting more power. The efficient 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine in the Cayenne produces 250 kW (340 hp). The 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 engine in the Cayenne S produces an impressive 324 kW (440 hp), with a maximum torque of 550 Nm. Producing 404 kW (550 hp), the new 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine in the Cayenne Turbo is particularly powerful, with a maximum torque of 770 Nm. Equipped with Porsche’s new eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission as standard in all models, the flagship model’s sprint from 0 to 100 km/h takes only 3.9 seconds (with the Sport Chrono Package), comparable to the 911 Carrera.

Besides its sportiness, which rivals that of sports cars, the new generation of the Cayenne also boasts superior off-road performance compared to its previous generations. The all-terrain model offers 5 different off-road driving modes and 6 ground clearances. Whether it's on a flat highway or a muddy mountain road, the all-new Cayenne handles both with ease.

Innovative lightweight chassis: Perfect balance of performance and comfort

The re-designed lightweight chassis system perfectly combines the dynamics of sports cars with the comfort of limousines. The innovative technologies including three-chamber adaptive air suspension, electromechanical active roll stabilisation system, and rear-axle steering typically used in sports cars, are key to this versatile chassis. The Porsche 4D Chassis Control system connects and centrally controls all these systems, and actively responds to current driving conditions, thanks to an innovative strategy of integration. Moreover, the mixed tyres, fitted for the first time, make the all-new Cayenne more of a sports car than ever before, and further fuel its powerful sports performance. Another special feature is the innovative Porsche Surface Coated Brake (PSCB) that was unveiled with the all-new Cayenne, ensuring better brake responsiveness.

Porsche Advanced Cockpit: Fully connected for enhanced daily use

The interior design of the all-new Cayenne is based on the futuristic Porsche Advanced Cockpit concept, with fewer traditional buttons and instruments. Instead, the black touch panel and interactive display are more suited to intuitive operation. The new Porsche Communication Management system ensures complete connectivity. The standard Porsche Connect Plus module provides online navigation, real-time traffic information, voice control and other services, bringing a new driving experience to customers in the Internet+ era.

Catering to the specific needs of Chinese customers, the all-new Cayenne offers a richer set of standard configuration, which includes comfort seats with fourteen-way electric adjustment, ionser, etc., further enhancing driving comfort and daily use. Apart from that, the luggage capacity of the all-new Cayenne has been increased by up to 100 litres. The luggage compartment can be adjusted to provide a volume of between 770 litres and 1,710 litres (Cayenne Turbo: 745 l to 1,680 l) of maximum usable space. In addition, a series of state-of-the-art assistant systems, including the LED matrix headlights with PDLS Plus, adaptive cruise control system and Night Vision Assist system, also ensure driving safety and comfort.

Staying true to its original concept

Ferry Porsche once quoted: “If we built an off-road vehicle according to our standards of quality and it had a Porsche crest on the front, people would buy it.” Paying tribute to this conviction, the first generation of the Cayenne retained the sports gene of a pure Porsche at the very beginning of its R&D stage. Combining off-road capabilities with track performance, it managed to make a sports car in the SUV segment a reality. The cumulative sales of 270,000 vehicles further demonstrated the global success of the luxury SUV model. When it came to the second generation of the Cayenne, Porsche continued to break through performance boundaries, and launched a range of powerful driving machines, such as the Cayenne GTS and the Cayenne Turbo S. The Cayenne S E-Hybrid was another milestone. It became the first plug-in hybrid model in the market. Since its launch, the second generation of the Cayenne has created a sales legend of about 50 million vehicles, claiming the crown of the luxury SUV segment.

“Since the first generation of Cayenne was launched in 2002, the luxury SUV has become the only benchmark in its segment. However, no matter how it has been upgraded, in all aspects, the Cayenne has always held on to the true nature of Porsche sports cars, which is the reason why customers from China and all over the world are so in love with it.” Franz Jung stressed, “As the world’s largest single market for Porsche and the Cayenne, China is our stronghold. I am delighted that the all-new Cayenne will enter the Chinese market next year. In the future, we will continue to bring more excellent and outstanding models to the Chinese customers, as always.”

The following are the performance parameters of the all-new Cayenne, and the prices will be announced at the Porsche Press Conference to be held in Booth T812, Hall 8.1 of the 15th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition on November 17.

*Equipped with Sport Chrono Package

Shanghai – On November 9, the three winners of the Porsche “Young Chinese Artist of the Year” programme were revealed at the Shanghai Exhibition Center. Wu Junyong, Yao Qingmei and Zhang Ding, were the final winners, and impressed with their creative expression and critical thinking on historical, cultural and social issues. A large number of art professionals attended the high-end art seminar session. They conducted in-depth discussions on topics generally concerning the art ecosystem, taking the concept of the programme to an academic level.

Demonstrating diversified styles

The biggest highlight of the press conference was undoubtedly the announcement of the final three winners. Wu Junyong, Yao Qingmei and Zhang Ding expressed their intense thoughts on relevant social phenomena through different art forms and unique expressions such as images and installations. Wu Junyong's animated video reveals many existing issues under the guise of "humor," “absurdity” and creative ideas. The jury believed that he has a deep insight into tradition, history, and the contemporary era, and integrates other disciplines into his artistic practice, forming the depth and scope of his work.

Yao Qingmei is a female artist who is mostly self-taught and does not belong to China’s art institute system. She has relied on theatrical performances with a unique sense of humor to construct the conflict between people, ideology and the social order, inspiring the audience to think about, and question, the various power mechanisms at play in history and reality.

Zhang Ding's recent collection of works highlighted the various problems people encounter when growing up in contradictory and misplaced scenes. For example, his two-screen image installation "Boxing" shows a character fiercely hitting a sandbag made of three prickly cacti. The jury commented that he adopted an idealistic narrative to intuitively create a chilling ridicule, ensuring that such straightforward forms of expression no longer seem crude and simple.

Searching for future possibilities

What role do art awards play in the art system? How will they influence the artists’ future creation? With Ms. Zhou Ying, Executive Committee member of the Porsche "Young Chinese Artist of the Year" programme and Art Director of ART021 as the moderator, the art seminar held heated discussions on art awards, bringing the press conference to its peak. At the seminar, Associate Editor of The Art Newspaper (Chinese version) and jury member of HUGO BOSS Asia Art Award for Emerging Asian Artists, Mr. Li Qi; art historian and member of the Porsche “Young Chinese Artist of the Year” Nomination Committee, Ms. Yu Miao; Deputy Director of Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA), Mr. You Yang; as well as the sponsor of Powerlong Art Awards, Ms. Xu Hualin expressed their opinions.

The guests present unanimously agreed that obtaining academically significant and influential art awards will greatly encourage artists, especially young artists who have just started their career. Recognition brought by the awards will enhance their faith in artistic creation, and thus, help them stick to their own path of artistic development. In addition, art awards should pay more attention to the development of art itself. By identifying artists with independent creativity, they can provide diverse perspectives on the future of art. And that's exactly why Porsche launched the “Young Chinese Artist of the Year” programme in the first place.

Staying true to its commitment

As one of the core practices of Porsche's "Empowering the Future" CSR programme, the “Young Chinese Artist of the Year” programme is a new platform that is based on Porsche’s successful seven-year experience of cultivating young artists. The programme, jointly organised by Porsche China and ART021, aims to tap and support young Chinese artists, who are innovative and experimental, to promote the present changes and future development of China’s contemporary art.

The programme comprises three phases: nomination, art exhibition of nominated artists and announcing the winners. From its official launch in May to the exhibition of the art works of 15 nominated artists that began on August 31, the Porsche “Young Chinese Artist of the Year” programme has attracted the attention of the artistic community and the general public. Until now, online and offline coverage of the programme has gained more than 22 million views, including over 4.70 million views of the video introducing the 15 nominated artists, in only ten days on major video websites, and WeChat and Weibo platforms.

"I am delighted to see the Porsche “Young Chinese Artist of the Year” programme come to a successful end, and congratulations to the three winning young artists." Franz Jung, President and Chief Executive Officer of Porsche China, said: "This is a perfect ending. This new programme has taken Porsche’s 'Empowering the Future' corporate social responsibility programmes a step ahead in the development of young art talent, and we believe that the outcome of this year’s event will establish a higher standard for subsequent programmes."

“The first pan-European HPC network plays an essential role in establishing a market for electric vehicles. IONITY will deliver our common goal of providing customers with fast charging and digital payment capability, to facilitate long-distance travel,” said Hajesch.

A total of 20 stations will be opened to the public this year, located on major roads in Germany, Norway and Austria, at intervals of 120 km, through partnerships with “Tank & Rast”, “Circle K” and “OMV”. Through 2018, the network will expand to more than 100 stations, each one enabling multiple customers, driving different manufacturer cars, to charge their vehicles simultaneously. With a capacity of up to 350 kW per charging point, the network will use the European charging standard Combined Charging System to significantly reduce charging times compared to existing systems.

The brand-agnostic approach and Europe-wide distribution is expected to help make electrified vehicles more appealing.

Choosing the best locations takes into account potential integration with existing charging technologies and IONITY is negotiating with existing infrastructure initiatives, including those supported by the participating companies as well as political institutions. The investment underlines the commitment that the participating manufacturers are making in electric vehicles and relies on international co-operation across the industry.

The founding partners, BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and the Volkswagen Group, have equal shares in the joint venture, while other automotive manufacturers are invited to help expand the network.

“We consistently use our high profitability to fund expansion of electromobility and new technologies”, explained Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG, Oliver Blume. “The new motorsport variants of the 911, as well as the new Panamera and Cayenne, are enjoying huge popularity. We are also seeing a positive reception for the plug-in hybrid technology. That is why, for both the new Panamera and the Panamera Sport Turismo, we have launched the most powerful top model with a hybrid drive. In 2019, we will go one better by introducing Porsche’s first purely electric sports car, the Mission E”, said Blume.

Lutz Meschke, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board and Member of the Executive Board for Finance and IT, emphasised that the high level of investment in both electromobility and digitalisation poses a great challenge for the sports car manufacturer. Porsche is investing significantly more than three billion euros in plug-in hybrids and purely electric vehicles over the next five years, and will create more than 1,200 new jobs in Zuffenhausen. “These are investments in the future of our company. Nevertheless, our strategic objective of achieving an operating profit margin of at least 15 per cent will continue in future. In order to achieve this, we will further optimise our healthy cost structure”, said Meschke.

In the current 2017 financial year, Blume and Meschke expect to see a year-end operating result that is slightly above the previous year’s high level. They added that the same applies to deliveries and revenue.

With the one-millionth 911 taking center stage during the evening gala, guest speakers including Vice President, Sales of Porsche China David Xiao, renown Porsche works driver Earl Bamber, established auto journalist Xu Qun, classic car collector Hou Xiaoming and celebrity owner Feng Shaofeng took turns outlining their own memorable experiences behind the wheel of the Porsche 911 as the venue was transformed into a working Porsche museum, with several themed rooms exploring Porsche’s numerous achievements leading up to the historic milestone.

Rolling off the assembly line in May, the one-millionth Porsche marks an unprecedented accomplishment for Porsche. As a core part of the brand‘s sporty DNA, the emblematic 911 flagship sports car has played a leading role in forging Porsche’s global identity, helping make it one of the most successful sports car manufacturers in both China and the world.

The stunning millionth-model, delicately crafted by the talented Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur as a tribute to the very first 911 designed in 1963, boasts features such as a distinguished Irish Green exterior, houndstooth seats, a handmade mahoganey steering wheel and silver acccents on the dash and exterior. It deftly captures the timeless spirit of the original while packing in a modern day turbo flat-six engine that makes it as powerful as it is graceful.

As part of Porsche’s efforts to celebrate the achievement with the world, the one-millionth Porsche 911 has been travelling across the globe since May, with each stop offering a new experience for the treasured model.

Arriving in China in September, the millionth 911 was joined by several vintage 911s from the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart as they took part in a Classic Car Rally that saw them travel along the ancient Great Wall on the outskirts of Beijing before eventually making their way to Shanghai to be celebrated in true metropolitan style during the jubilee night celebration on Wednesday.

"Today we are celebrating a jubilee for the incredible one-millionth Porsche 911 milestone, the passion held for all 911 models, the enthusiasm for sports cars and, importantly, the business achievements of Porsche as one of the world’s most successful sports car makers. This is a unique stop for the one-millionth 911 as it tours the world, arriving in China at a time when it is the most important market for Porsche," David Xiao said.

The jubilee comes as Porsche is experiencing incredible accomplishments both in China and across the world. The Porsche 911 continues to be a brand icon for Porsche in no small part due to the Chinese market, which is now Porsche’s largest with 10% growth experienced as of Q3 2017. In the first nine months of 2017, sales volume for Porsche 911s in Mainland China grew by an exceptional 28% compared with 2016, while the 718 Boxster has also seen increasing popularity in Mainland China - growing by a staggering 181% compared to the same time last year.

The one-millionth 911 will continue on its world tour as it is immersed in the public limelight once more during the Guangzhou Auto Show before eventually settling at its final home at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart.

Porsche Centre Guangzhou Panyu is spread across 9,867 square metres and includes a state-of-the-art showroom that is capable of simultaneously displaying 18 Porsche sports cars. The service centre is equipped with 20 work bays and 3 direct dialogue bays. Apart from advanced maintenance equipment conforming to Porsche’s global standards, Porsche Centre Guangzhou Panyu boasts a professional sales and after-sales service team, providing Porsche customers and enthusiasts with comprehensive services, and helping them to choose and customise their dream Porsche sports car. Porsche Centre Guangzhou Panyu also offers a wide range of Porsche Exclusive, Tequipment and Porsche Driver’s Selection.

“In response to the dedication and passion of our customers, we strive to sustainably develop our dealership network. Joining hands with our partners, Porsche will continue to bring unique products, customised services and fascinating brand experiences to the Chinese market, in order to meet the diversified needs of our customers. All of these demonstrate our commitment to the Chinese market.” said Mr. David Xiao, Vice President Sales of Porsche China.

Porsche Centre Guangzhou Panyu is the third Porsche Centre invested by China ZhengTong Auto Services Holdings Limited. Mr. Miller Liu said, “Our cooperation with Porsche in China began in 2009. Over the past 8 years, in association with Porsche China, China ZhengTong Auto has cultivated an experienced team of professionals with a deep understanding of the Porsche brand. I believe that this is the cornerstone of the future development of Porsche Centre Guangzhou Panyu.”

At the opening ceremony, the hand-made 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series also made a stunning appearance. The Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series is a powerful and unique model which can provide 446 kW (607 HP). 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series is limited to 500 units globally. Thanks to the additional aerodynamic components, the maximum torque of this model can reach 750Nm, from static acceleration to 100Km/h in 2.9 seconds, top speed exceeding 330Km/h.

In addition, the Porsche 911 GT1 from the Le Mans race track was displayed in Guangzhou for the first time. Porsche’s impressive sports cars, including the new 911 Carrera, Macan GTS, Cayenne S, the new 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman, and the luxury sedan Panamera 4S with Porsche’s pure sports gene, were also displayed at the grand opening of Porsche Centre Guangzhou Panyu. With their rich heritage and Porsche’s sporty appeal, these powerful sports cars offer unmatched performance and incredible driving experiences to customers.

Porsche Centre Guangzhou Panyu Address:

No.1 Xingye Avenue, Nancun Town，Panyu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province , P.R. China 511442

Showroom Hours: 09:00 to 18:00 Monday to Sunday
Service Centre Hours: 09:00 to 19:00 Monday to Friday; 09:00 to 18:00 Saturday to Sunday

“We are optimistic that the 2017 figures will surpass the high levels of the previous year. We owe this to the fact that we are offering the most attractive product range that Porsche has ever had”, explained Detlev von Platen, Member of the Executive Board responsible for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG. “The new Panamera is able to satisfy high expectations and reaffirms our product strategy based on the hybrid version as the top model”, says von Platen. “At the moment, every fourth Panamera delivered is a hybrid model. And we are now gaining ground with the new Cayenne.”

Porsche enjoyed two-digit growth (plus 10 per cent) in the Chinese market and the two-door sports car also caught the attention of more and more buyers from the traditional SUV market. Another Porsche Experience Centre is due to be constructed in Shanghai so that more customers can look forward to a special driving experience in a Porsche.

In Europe, Porsche delivered 60,838 units (up four per cent) in the first three quarters of the year. In the company's home market of Germany, a total of 21,880 vehicles were handed over to customers, which is almost equal to the high level achieved the previous year. Porsche has also continued its success story in the USA, with 41,237 deliveries equating to an increase of two per cent.

This record was not a one-off: Lars Kern (30) from Germany and Nick Tandy (32) from the UK broke the previous record for road-approved sports cars (6 minutes, 52.01 seconds) in their first attempt and subsequently finished five laps in under 6 minutes, 50 seconds. Andreas Preuninger, Director GT Model Line, says: “It’s not just the record time achieved by the GT2 RS that demonstrates the vehicle’s class, but also its consistent performance in every lap. We’re particularly proud of the fact that this was achieved with two different vehicles and two different drivers, as this underlines the GT2 RS’s ability to reproduce this record result over and over again”.

Porsche factory driver Tandy travelled straight from a six-hour race in Austin, Texas to the Nürburgring, swapping the Le Mans prototype Porsche 919 Hybrid for the 515-kW (700-hp) 911 GT2 RS with Michelin Pilot Cup 2 tyres in impressive style. It was Lars Kern, a Porsche test driver by trade with a passion for racing, who ultimately set the final record time. Alongside the Carrera Cup Australia, Kern regularly competes in the VLN Endurance Championship on the Nürburgring and knows the Nordschleife inside out. The subsequent record lap began at 7:11 pm and finished 6 minutes and 47.3 seconds later in ideal outdoor conditions. As is customary for record drives, the time was measured along the 20.6-kilometre stretch. The vehicle’s average speed was 184.11 km/h.

The fastest and most powerful road-approved 911 celebrated its world premiere at the Festival of Speed in Goodwood in the UK at the end of June. At the heart of this high-performance sports car is a 515-kW (700-hp) six-cylinder biturbo flat engine. Weighing in at 1,470 kg with a full fuel tank, the lightweight two-seater accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds. The rear-wheel drive Coupé has a top speed of 340 km/h and with its near-motorsport drive technology, the new 911 GT2 RS trumps its 3.6-litre predecessor by 59 kW (80 hp) and achieves a torque of 750 Newton metres (an increase of 50 Nm).

Zero to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and 3.0-litre fuel consumption
As with the Panamera sports saloon flagship model, Porsche is now also demonstrating the huge performance potential of hybrid technology with the Sport Turismo. The boost strategy used in the series-production all-wheel drive Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo has been taken from the Porsche 918 Spyder super sports car. Even at 1,400 rpm, the V8 biturbo (404 kW/550 hp) and the electric motor (100 kW/136 hp) deliver the maximum system torque of 850 Nm. The decoupler integrated into the hybrid module is electromechanically actuated via an Electric Clutch Actuator. The result is short response times and a high level of comfort. The fast-shifting, eight-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) is used to transmit power to the standard adaptive all-wheel drive system Porsche Traction Management (PTM). The E-performance drive allows the vehicle to sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. It only takes a further 8.5 seconds to reach the 200 km/h mark. The top speed is 310 km/h. Despite this level of performance, the plug-in hybrid model is also extremely efficient: The result from the New European Driving Cycle was fuel consumption of 3.0 l/100 km and power consumption of 17.6 kWh/100 km. The Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo has a range of up to 49 kilometres and a top speed of 140 km/h when driven solely using electric power, which result in no local emissions. The lithium-ion battery has an energy content of 14.1 kWh and can be charged within 2.4 to 6 hours, depending on the charger and power connection.

Unique design, adaptive roof spoiler and 4+1 seating concept
The Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo offers all of the innovations of the second generation of the Panamera. These include the digitalised Porsche Advanced Cockpit, ground-breaking assistance systems such as Porsche InnoDrive including adaptive cruise control and optional rear-axle steering. Another of these innovations is the roof spoiler, which is unique in the segment, the pitch of which is set to one of three different angles depending on the driving situation and selected vehicle settings. It also generates additional downforce of up to 50 kg on the rear axle. Up to a speed of 170 km/h, the aerodynamic guide element – a central system component of the Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA) – stays in its retracted position at an angle of minus seven degrees to follow the roof line, which slopes to the rear. Above 170 km/h, the roof spoiler automatically moves to the performance position with an angle of plus one degree, thereby increasing driving stability and lateral dynamics. When in the Sport and Sport Plus driving modes, the roof spoiler automatically moves to the performance position at speeds of 90 km/h upwards. PAA also provides active assistance by adapting the roof spoiler’s angle of inclination to plus 26 degrees when the panoramic sliding roof is open at a speed of 90 km/h or above in order to compensate for the turbulence created.

Conceptually, the top-of-the-line model offers all of the advantages of the new Sport Turismo range resulting from the avant-garde design. The roof line of the Sport Turismo, which is raised in comparison to the sports saloon, allows for easier entry and exit at the rear of the vehicle and ensures greater head clearance. The usability of the luggage compartment benefits from the wide opening tailgate, which is electrically operated as standard, and a loading edge height of just 628 millimetres. The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo is also equipped with three rear seats. The two outside seats take the form of individual seats–in keeping with the model line’s claim for sporty performance with maximum passenger comfort–thereby producing a 2+1 configuration at the rear. Two electrically adjustable individual seats for the rear can also be ordered as an option. Measured to the upper edge of the rear seats, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo offers 425 litres of storage space. The backrests of the three rear seats can be folded down together or individually (in a 40:20:40 split) and are unlocked electrically from the luggage compartment. In this case, the loading volume is increased to up to 1,295 litres.

Extensive standard equipment including ceramic brakes
The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo is available to order now, with prices starting from EUR 188,592 including VAT in Germany. The standard equipment is extensive: For example, it comes with electric Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC Sport) roll stabilisation including the Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) rear differential lock, the high-performance Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) braking system, 21-inch alloy wheels in a 911 turbo design, Power Steering Plus, the Sport Chrono Package and auxiliary air conditioning as standard. As with all Panamera Sport Turismo models that deliver more than 324 kW (440 hp) of power, the new top-of-the-line model also features adaptive three-chamber air suspension including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) for a broad range between a high level of driving dynamics and driving comfort.

Even sharper design

With an exclusive front end and the LED main headlights of the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), the Cayenne Turbo has an appearance that is both dominant and independent. At night, the new Turbo sets itself apart from other Cayenne models with its double-row front light modules. The side view is characterised by standard 21-inch Turbo wheels specially reserved for the top model, in widened wheel arches with painted wheel arch trims. The twin tailpipes, specific to the Turbo, are the key distinguishing features on the rear end. The door trims and rear apron are painted in the exterior colour. The completely new interior demonstrates the increased spread of the Cayenne Turbo: more sportiness and more comfort at the same time. Virtually all the vehicle functions of the fully networked SUV can be displayed and operated using the high-resolution display and touchscreen of the Porsche Advanced Cockpit. Among them, for example, is the BOSE® Surround Sound System with 710 watts, fitted as standard. Drivers and passengers experience this top-of-the-range model in sports seats with 18-way adjustment. The integrated headrests are a new feature and are also reminiscent of the 911. All seats and the multifunction sports steering wheel in an exclusive Turbo design are heated as standard.

Greater power, greater torque: biturbo eight-cylinder with 550 hp

At the heart of the Cayenne Turbo is the new four-litre V8 engine with twin turbocharging. With an output of 404 kW (550 hp), it exceeds the engine of its predecessor by 22 kW (30 hp), while the maximum torque of 770 Nm represents an increase of 20 Nm. The new eight-speed Tiptronic S converts both into acceleration and speed by means of the active all-wheel drive Porsche Traction Management (PTM). The new Turbo sprints to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds (3.9 seconds with the Sport Chrono Package) and reaches a top speed of 286 km/h. As is characteristic for new engine generations, the exhaust turbochargers are arranged inside the cylinder V, in the “central turbo layout”. The shortened exhaust paths between the combustion chambers and the turbochargers mean that the engine is especially responsive, while the central turbo layout results in significantly improved power delivery. Another advantage is the compact construction of the engine. This enables a lower installation position, which has a positive effect on the driving dynamics: The centre of gravity is lower and the cornering precision is higher.

Active chassis with three-chamber air suspension and mixed tyres

The new lightweight chassis of the Cayenne Turbo combines the best of three worlds: the precision of a sports car, the comfort of a saloon and the adaptability of an off-road vehicle. In particular, the combination of the new three-chamber air suspension with the active shock-absorber system PASM extends the range considerably. The concept of the new mixed tyres with standard dimensions of 285/40 at the front and 315/35 at the rear comes from sports car construction and produces even better longitudinal and lateral power transmission. Three air chambers per spring strut are used in the adaptive air suspension design, therefore the chassis is able to map different spring rates. With six selectable height levels, the ground clearance can be manually adjusted to suit the offroad terrain. They are also actively controlled via five new driving programmes for road journeys and off-road journeys. Complemented by optional rear-axle steering, the electric Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) roll stabilisation connected to a 48-volt vehicle electrical system and Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV+), the new Cayenne Turbo achieves the driving dynamics of a sports car. At the same time, its everyday suitability in terms of parking and turning manoeuvres is improved, as is the comfort level.

First SUV with adaptive roof spoiler and new high-performance brake

The new Cayenne Turbo is the first SUV to have an adaptive roof spoiler as a component of its active aerodynamics. Depending on the position, this optimises efficiency, increases downforce on the rear axle and, in the airbrake position, shortens the braking distance from higher speeds. At full braking from 250 km/h, the SUV comes to a stop up to two metres earlier as a result. The aerodynamic system therefore complements the effect of the new high-performance Porsche Surface Coated Brake (PSCB) which takes care of deceleration in the Cayenne Turbo as standard. The tungsten carbide layer applied to the steel discs increases braking performance and resistance to wear while reducing the amount of brake dust at the same time, meaning less dirt on the rims. The top system in the programme remains the optional Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB).

Beijing. On September 8th and 9th, 2017, a unique Porsche Service Safety Event was grandly held in Porsche Centre Beijing Goldenport. Since the launch of the “Performance Maintained” Trust Campaign After Sales programme in July 2016, it has received positive feedback from customers across the nation. This Safety Event is the 3rd wave of the Porsche Trust Campaign held by Porsche China in collaboration with all Porsche Centres nationwide. Through a variety of interactive experiences, the programme reiterated the importance of scheduled maintenance, and correct fitment and replacement of Porsche Genuine Parts for vehicle reliability and safety. It also unfolded the core values of Porsche’s After Sales services to customers. Porsche is dedicated to providing its customers with excellent, high-standard and genuine safety products. Professional technicians providing outstanding services ensure that Porsche successfully meets its customers’ various requirements for driving safety.

Enjoy carefree travel with regular maintenance

Safety is the single-most important concern for road travel. In addition to a combination of active and passive safety technologies for a vehicle, owners must also ensure regular professional maintenance. This, along with repair and replacement with Porsche Genuine Parts, will guarantee coordinated working of all vehicle systems and parts for longer and safer travel.

With its customer-oriented service concept, Porsche has been committed to providing uniform high-quality repair and maintenance services to all Porsche cars, which strongly adhere to its high standards of excellence. For example, all Porsche Centres are able to provide diagnostic systems and various special repair tools from the headquarters to ensure the efficiency, accuracy and specialty of repair and maintenance. Every technician at any Porsche Centre has been well trained in his or her specialty. Gold Level Technicians have to meet the minimum course-training requirement of four years, to pass relevant evaluations and tests, to reach the highest qualification.

On the day of the event, 5 interactive sections introduced the major products closely related to driving safety. Through sessions of “Brake Fluid—Purity” and “Brake Pads and Discs—Responsiveness”, experts showed the different impact of old and new brake fluid and discs/pads. If brake fluid and discs/pads are not replaced regularly, braking distances become longer, braking weaker and steering wheel shaky leading to potential safety hazards. By comparing tyres with different degrees of abrasion, the session on “Tyres—Full Endurance” reminded drivers to regular check various tyre indices.

Enhance travel safety with Porsche Genuine Parts

Cars are now indeed a necessity for more and more Chinese families with kids. However, only 1% of these families choose to use safety seats for kids. The truth is, kids’ seats can provide effective protection for children and largely reduce risks of losing their lives in car accidents. Statistics show that kids’ seats reduce casualty rate by 70% and death rate by around 80% for kids.

In the “Child Seats—Care Free” session, experts explained how Porsche kids’ seats perfectly match Porsche cars. All Porsche kids’ seats have been tested and checked to ensure Porsche’s race car standards. ISOFIX, on Porsche infants’ seats and toddlers’ seats, has a five-point safety belt system, which perfectly matches the vehicle and protects children on the road.

In the last session of the event, professionals introduced the functionality and use of various safety indicators. Porsche has not only built high-performance sports cars, but also brought driving safety into every area, right from R&D and design to production and After Sales services.

“It is our adherence to excellence that makes us trustworthy and our customers satisfied. In the latest globally influential IACS (International Aftersales Customer Survey) report, Porsche ranks second in the Chinese market. It is the best proof of our customers’ recognition of our efforts,” said Mr. Fabio Stoelzel, Vice President After Sales of Porsche China. “Porsche will strive to keep exceeding customers’ expectations with its accurate, professional and custom-made services.”

“Photography is born out of the photographers’ fascination for the world.” Mr. Franz Jung, President and Chief Executive Officer of Porsche China said, “Porsche’s constant pursuit of the perfect sports car is driven by its passion for it. This heritage has been regarded as a cultural icon by Porsche fans.”

Fascination: Derived from passion, perfected by precision

“In the beginning, I looked around and could not find the car I'd been dreaming of: a small, lightweight sports car that uses energy efficiently. So I decided to build it myself.” It is this mission that pushed Ferry Porsche to build Porsche’s very first sports car, and thus began the everlasting legend of a great automotive brand.

For more than half a century, Ferry Porsche’s dream of the perfect sports car has been inherited generation after generation. Porsche pursues the ultimate sports car that dominates both the race track and the highway, and it is embedded in each and every design, R&D and new model.

The “Passion Section” shows Porsche’s exciting triumph at 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2017, where Porsche was crowned for 3 consecutive victories. This reveals Porsche’s passion and commitment to the race track. Additionally, the classic cars sitting quietly in the pavilion are reminiscent of Porsche’s glorious motorsport days. Christian Blanck, the famous German writer and photographer, will present his classic Kinderzimmerhelden co-authored with the Porsche Museum, taking visitors into an automobile-based time travel. The “Precision Section” shows visitors the charm of industrial art, and the exquisite and sophisticated work behind fascination through an array of artistic pictures of automobile parts.

Fascination: Manifesting through vision, originating from creation

“There are no unbreakable rules about taking photographs.” With this insightful statement, Josef Koudelka, the master photographer, expressed the truth behind photography.

Photographer Oliver Kröning was invited by Porsche to participate in the 2017 PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai, and showcased super sports cars in various artistic layouts, men and cars through cameras. Chinese Artist Wu Ding used still images and videos to explore the perceptible but indescribable “inner order” hidden in the world. Ma Haijiao, the candidate of Porsche’s first “Young Chinese Artist of the Year”, will display his series of photographs - Yesterday's Paper telling Yesterday's News. Today’s photos and yesterday’s texts on postcards created a strong contrast, showing the magic of time. The “Creation Section” features innovative artworks illustrating Porsche Experience Centre captured by Chinese up-and-coming media photographers. These abstract or conceptual photos de-construct and depict their view of Porsche using diverse modes of expression.

Mr. Young Yang has around 17 years of retail and wholesale experience in the premium automotive industry, with proven expertise in after sales business processes and customer relationship management.

Mr. Young Yang joined Porsche in 2010 as Regional Manager After Sales, Porsche China. His achievements include the highest parts target of 97.4% among the sub-regions in 2015, and 103.7% in 2016. He conducted PAW and TEQ sales augmentation trainings for service managers, and sales and after sales staff respectively. In addition, he implemented the service advisor selling skill contest in responsible Porsche Centres, a workshop for additional job monitoring tools, and quotation skills training. Prior to joining Porsche, Mr. Young Yang worked for reputed luxury auto brands and auto dealerships.

“I am delighted to have Young Yang take charge of Porsche Centre Shanghai Pudong.” said Mr. Franz Jung, President and Chief Executive Officer of Porsche China. “I believe that his rich experience in the luxury auto market, in-depth understanding of the Porsche brand, and proven ability in sales and after sales business processes, will ensure that Porsche Centre Shanghai Pudong makes rapid progress under his able guidance and leadership.”

Shanghai. On August 31, the exhibition for nominated young artists of the first Porsche “Young Chinese Artist of the Year”, jointly held by Porsche and the ART021 Shanghai Contemporary Art Fair, was grandly unveiled at Modern Art Museum Shanghai. Themed “Young’nergy”, the exhibition showcased the creative energy of the young artists in advancing the sustainable development of modern art with their dauntless spirit of exploring and breaking through traditional ideas. Mr. Franz Jung, President and Chief Executive Officer of Porsche China; Ms. Tang Fengliang, Director of PR and Press of Porsche China; Ho Chiuyeng, Art Collector; Professor Qiu Zhijie, Dean of School of Experimental Art, China Central Academy of Fine Arts; artist Xu Zhen; Yu Miao, scholar and critic of art history; artist Mr. Zhang Enli and experts from cooperative art academies were present at the exhibition. They collectively admired the diverse art works that reflected the critical ideas and independent insights of the promising young artists. Winners of the “Young Chinese Artist of the Year” will be announced from these artists.

“The theme ‘Young’nergy’ is quite attractive to me. It represents the concept of sustainable development and is deeply synergetic with Porsche’s future development strategy. Forging ahead with determination and breaking through limitations with innovation is the gene that is strongly embedded in Porsche’s DNA, and it is also the quality of utmost value in these young artists.” Mr. Franz Jung expressed, “I hope that this platform provided by Porsche will motivate more young artists to aggressively break existing constraints and express their views, encouraging the present changes and future developments of Chinese modern art.”

Art works showcased at the exhibition were created by 15 young modern artists born between 1978 and 1990. Growing up in different times, they showcased multiple facets of life using various art forms, including easel paintings, images, devices and live performances. “Young artists should follow their heart, be dedicated to their work and feel the infiniteness of art.” Ms. Ho Chiuyeng, member of the nomination jury and collector, stressed.

In this group exhibition, young artists, with Li Xiaojie, Zhao Wenyue, Wu Junyong, Feng Lin, Ma Haijiao and Zhao Yao as representatives, showcased profoundly thought-provoking art works on issues plaguing society at present. They also expressed their intense feelings for humanity using humorous, exquisite expression techniques. When talking about his work, Ma Haijiao noted, “Artists should clearly express their true feelings in their work.” Works of Ma Lingli, Yang Xin, Yao Qingmei, Xu Liwei and Ding Li show their constant effort in achieving a perfect balance of traditional art and new elements, by critically reviewing art or combining subjective consciousness with nature’s rules. Miao Ying, Lu Pingyuan, Zhan Rui and Zhang Ding bring extremely revolutionary and legendary art works that are infused with creativity and bold expression. “An artist should always be curious about this world.” Qiu Zhijie, member of the nomination jury and professor and president of the School of Experimental Art, China Central Academy of Fine Arts, said.

The first Porsche “Young Chinese Artist of the Year” exhibition is being held from August 31 to September 15, where 15 young artists display their talents through their innovative art work. Who amongst them will emerge as winners of the Young Chinese Artist of the Year? The ART021 Shanghai Contemporary Art Fair at Shanghai Exhibition Centre in November will answer that question.

15 Nominees of The first Porsche “Young Chinese Artist of the Year” are as below:

Ding Li, Feng Lin, Li Xiaojie, Lu Pingyuan, Ma Haijiao, Ma Lingli, Miao Ying, Wu Junyong, Xu Liwei, Yang Xin, Yao Qingmei, Zhang Ding, Zhan Rui, Zhao Yao, and Zhao Wenyue.

“We have completely redeveloped our successful model. It has been visibly and tangibly improved and perfected in all respects. The Cayenne has also been digitalised and networked throughout to give it a forward-thinking design”, says Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board at Porsche AG.

Porsche has also enhanced the look of the Cayenne significantly: “Our primary objective was to accentuate the character of the vehicle. More Porsche, more Cayenne. The new Cayenne is more precise, elegant, athletic and expressive”, says Michael Mauer, Director of Style at Porsche AG, who unveiled the style of the new Cayenne alongside Peter Varga (Director Exterior Design) and Ivo van Hulten (Director Interior Design).

The first appearance of the new Cayenne at the Porsche Museum was accompanied by “Sinfonie des Lebens” (Symphony of Life), a piece composed by Jesse Milliner and performed by the Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Prague and the wind ensemble from the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, a partner of Porsche. The symphony was complemented by dancers, live musicians and an elaborate light show.

The third generation of the SUV is a completely new development. Its powerful turbo engines, new eight-speed Tiptronic S gearbox, new chassis systems and innovative Porsche Advanced Cockpit display and control concept with total connectivity will take both sport and comfort to the next level. At launch, there are two newly developed six-cylinder engines to choose from: The Cayenne’s 250-kW (340 hp), three-litre turbo engine delivers 5 kW (7 hp) more than the previous model. The 2.9-litre V6 biturbo engine in the Cayenne S, which reaches speeds of up to 265 km/h, brings it up to 324 kW (440 hp) – an increase of 15 kW (20 hp). Equipped with the optional Sport Chrono Package, the new Cayenne S accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in less than five seconds. The new Cayenne is based heavily on the iconic 911 sports car: For the first time, the SUV features mixed tyres and rear-axle steering. In addition, the on-road capabilities are further improved by active all-wheel drive as standard, Porsche 4D Chassis Control, three-chamber air suspension, the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) electronic roll stabilisation system and the newly developed, high-performance Porsche Surface Coated Brake (PSCB). Despite its extended standard equipment, the Cayenne weighs up to 65 kilograms less than its predecessor and remains perfectly suited to off-road use.

The Porsche Museum is exploring the historical influences on the development of the Cayenne in its special exhibition “New tracks. Every destination. Always Porsche.” The exhibition, which also showcases the new model, is open until February 25, 2018.

Shanghai / Chengdu. On August 25, Porsche brought an incredible range of cars to the 20th Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS), demonstrating the brand's unique manufacturing philosophy of "a sports car on the racetrack and a race car for the road". The new 911 GT3, unveiled for the first time in China, combines the pleasure of both daily driving and racing. With true race car performance and a systematic lightweight construction, it brings an unparalleled driving experience to the consumers. This high performance sports car is now available for order in the Chinese market with MSRP price at 2,028,000 RMB. Another attractive model on display was the Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo. With a new body design, 4+1 seating arrangement and spacious interiors, the Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo provides more diverse options for consumers favouring the luxury Panamera series. In addition, the 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series and the prestigious mid-engine sports cars – the 718 Cayman were also showcased, perfectly highlighting Porsche's relentless pursuit of ultimate performance, design and driving fun.

"The racing gene is deeply rooted in Porsche’s DNA and is fully reflected in all our models. This is why more and more fans love Porsche." Mr. Franz Jung, President and CEO of Porsche China, said, "I'm pleased to see that the Porsche Club China has almost 800 members in just 4 months since this April. In the future, we will bring in more Porsche models with enhanced sports car potential to consolidate the Chinese owners' growing enthusiasm for sports."

Porsche's dedication to racing is attributed to its dream of building sports cars of the future. For nearly 70 years, racing technology has been the key to the remarkable performance of Porsche sports cars. Without doubt, the new 911 GT3 is the best proof of Porsche's application of racing technology to sports cars on the road. It has been built in the same facility as the new 911 GT3 Cup cars, created by the same team and tested on the same track. Intelligent lightweight construction, redesigned chassis with rear-axle steering and an aerodynamic package ensure motorsport-like performance and an unfiltered driving experience. However, what makes the new 911 GT3 truly powerful is the extremely high-revving naturally aspirated 4-litre engine. It produces 500 horsepower and is virtually unchanged from the 911 GT3 Cup racing car. With 7-speed PDK as standard, the new 911 GT3 accelerates from zero to 100 kilometres per hour in just 3.4 seconds, and its top speed is 318 km/h.

The interior of the car is more than impressive with a strong motorsport feel. The GT sports steering wheel with a 360-millimetre diameter originates from the 918 Spyder. The Sports Seats Plus with extended side bolsters and mechanical adjustment provide a luxurious and incredible driving experience for both the driver as well as the passenger. The headrests flaunt the stitched GT3 logo in platinum grey, adding to the unique appeal of the car. Driving dynamics have been further enhanced in the new 911 GT3 resulting in a sports car that's incredible to drive.

Porsche always brings unique masterpieces, which have been perfected through countless innovations, to its consumers. The new Panamera, launched in 2016, perfectly combines the performance of a sports car with the comfort of a luxury car in an unprecedented and unique manner. With its 4+1 seating arrangement, a large tailgate and increased luggage compartment volume, this model is for long-distance trips and the joy of sharing Porsche’s incredible driving experience with friends and family. It also extends the product line of the new Porsche Panamera to 13 variants in China, providing multi-scenario usage and catering to diverse tastes.

In addition, Porsche showcased its 10-year CSR history in China for the first time at the show. Since its first donation to the children affected by the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, Porsche China has long been committed to the growth and education of children in remote areas of China. For example, Porsche China supported the UNICEF Integrated Early Childhood Development (IECD) programme, dedicated to promoting the early-stage development of 0-3-year-old children in remote and poor areas. During the period, Porsche China donated more than RMB 23 million and four Porsche Cayenne, benefitting about 4,000 0-3-year-old children across 80 administrative villages in Shanxi Province and Guizhou Province. Porsche “Empowering the Future” CSR programme is also focussed on the growth of young artistic talents, and supports the development of promising young artists. The "Young Chinese Artist of the Year" programme is a new platform launched by Porsche based on its 7 years of experience in youth art education. The programme aims to tap and support new young artists with innovative and experimental spirit in China, and will continue to provide fresh perspectives and experiments for the current changes and future development of Chinese contemporary art.

Porsche has always fulfilled its commitment to the Chinese market with cutting-edge sports cars while exceeding expectations through providing the most satisfying and exciting customer experience in line with its future-oriented sustainable development strategy. Mr. Franz Jung further stressed, "China is one of Porsche's most important markets. We are well aware that customer enthusiasm for the brand is the cornerstone of our success. We work hand in hand with our 98 dedicated dealers to professionalize all touch points with customers and help drive dealers’ sustainable development. "

Porsche is celebrating the world première of the new Cayenne on August 29, 2017. The vehicle is a complete redevelopment. The drive and chassis as well as the display and control concept have been redesigned to further increase the spread between sportiness and comfort. The main objective of the elaborate testing process is to achieve a perfect balance between the many components, some of which were developed especially for the Cayenne. For the new Cayenne generation – referred to as E3 within Porsche – this process began as far back as 2014 with the unit carriers and has continued to this day with prototypes and pre-series vehicles. In addition to increasingly accurate virtual simulations, testing under real-life conditions is still highly valued at Porsche and represents the final examination for every new model produced by the Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer.

The full vehicle test is implemented to harmonise the interaction of all individual components and to test operational stability and functionality in customer-oriented operation. The aim is always to meet the highest quality demands at Porsche. Specifically, this process includes tough endurance tests on Hydropuls units, a hydraulic testing facility that applies artificial vibrations to both the chassis and body. The range of tests also covers realistic operational stability tests on and offroad at the Porsche test site based at the Weissach development centre or endurance tests inside and outside the test site. A vehicle life is simulated under conditions that are so tough, they are unlikely to ever occur once the vehicle is owned by the customer. Under everyday conditions in urban traffic, on country roads and on the motorways, the vehicles cover up to 240,000 km within a few months in shifts.

To simulate extreme stresses, the prototypes of the new Cayenne are being tested all around the world, including on race tracks traditionally used by Porsche to test all its models: In Germany, the Hockenheimring and the especially challenging Nürburgring-Nordschleife are used. In Italy, the test cars are put through their paces in continuous operation on the 12.6-km high-speed track at Nardò. The materials, sensors and electronics have to prove their quality and durability in different climate conditions – at up to plus 50 degrees Celsius in the sand dunes of Dubai (UAE) and on dusty slopes in Death Valley (USA) as well as at up to minus 45 degrees Celsius on ice and snow in Alaska (USA). The third generation of the Cayenne also had to endure the stop-start traffic in the hot and humid conditions of Chinese cities, master test tracks in Sweden, Finland and Spain, and was transported to South Africa, Japan and New Zealand to complete extensive on and offroad testing.