Porsche Cars
Rockingham next for Carrera Cup contenders
The second weekend in the 2008 Porsche Carrera Cup GB will take teams and drivers to the spectacular Rockingham Motor Speedway near Corby in Northamptonshire this weekend (12/13 April).
Porsche Group still going strong
Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, is still going strong. In the first six months of the current financial year 2007/08 (August 1, 2007 to January 31, 2008), a pretax Group profit of 1.658 billion Euros was achieved. The prior year result on a comparable basis was 1.341 billion Euros.
Porsche 911 GT3 RSR Races into New Season
The Porsche 911 GT3 RSR is the most powerful race car based on the Porsche 911 sports coupe, and last year it scored wins in the renowned 24-hour races at Le Mans in France and Spa in Belgium, as well as overall victory in the gruelling Nurburgring 24 hours in Germany.
Porsche Automobil Holding SE – Annual General Meeting
Despite economic conditions becoming more difficult, Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, is developing positively.
Hybrid drive for new Porsche Panamera
Porsche has announced it will be building a hybrid drive version of the new Panamera. This four-door Gran Turismo will share the proven components already previewed in the Cayenne Hybrid prototype, which will enter the market at the end of the decade.
Porsche Cup for van Overbeek – Westbrook new Works Driver
Johannes van Overbeek (USA) is the winner of the 2007 Porsche Cup. This is the trophy Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has been awarding each year since 1970 to the most successful driver of a private Porsche racing car.
Porsche sets new records
Porsche is looking back at a most successful year of business of its wholly owned subsidiary Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG in 2006/07. Both revenues and sales as well as earnings reached new records.
Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder echoes sporting heritage
Porsche is presenting a new version of the mid-engined Boxster roadster at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy on December 5 - 16. In its distinctive design, features and philosophy, the Boxster RS 60 Spyder echoes the classic motorsport era of the 1960s, and in particular the success of Porsche sports cars during that period.
Two Porsche debuts at Los Angeles Show
Porsche is presenting innovative drive concepts at the Los Angeles Auto Show that demonstrate its commitment to alternative power sources, with the highlight being the first appearance in the USA of the Cayenne Hybrid prototype.
Sutton wins Porsche Carrera Cup title at Thruxton
While Steven Kane won the race, James Sutton clinched the overall championship title in a thrilling final round of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Thruxton on Sunday (14 October). Meanwhile, Nigel Rice was crowned pro-am champion after another fine victory in the category.
Thruxton finale for Porsche Carrera Cup GB title race
Three drivers will head to Thruxton over the weekend of 13/14 October to decide the destiny of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB title during rounds 19 and 20 at the Hampshire track.
Hancock and Harvey win in Carrera Cup at Knockhill
Sam Hancock and Tim Harvey shared the wins in rounds 17 and 18 of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Knockhill over the weekend (1/2 September).
Porsche Carrera Cup contest heads to Scotland
Steven Kane and James Sutton will continue their battle for the Porsche Carrera Cup GB title in rounds 17 and 18 at Knockhill (Fife) next weekend (1/2 September).
Sutton takes Porsche Carrera Cup double at Brands Hatch
James Sutton won rounds 15 and 16 of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Brands Hatch over the weekend (Saturday/Sunday 18/19 August), and in the process slashed the championship lead of Steven Kane to just four points with four races to run.
Porsche Cayman S - Porsche Design Edition 1 Unveiled
This winter, black will be back when the Cayman S “Porsche Design Edition 1” goes on sale in November. A limited-edition special series of just 777 examples worldwide, the all-black “Porsche Design Edition 1” incorporates various design disciplines and styling cues that emphasise the purist nature of the 295bhp mid-engined coupé.