Porsche 911

Porsche Carrera 4 with Electronically Controlled All-Wheel Drive

Stuttgart, 6/25/2008 -- Showing the dynamic attitude typical of the brand, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, are continuing the generation change of the 911 model series. Just a few weeks after the new Porsche 911s with classic rear-wheel drive, the all-wheel-drive versions Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S are now entering the market in both Coupé and Cabriolet guise.

Porsche 911 Pedal Cars for Children

Stuttgart, 6/20/2008 -- Beaming faces in Zuffenhausen: today four children, aged five and six, each collected their own ‘Model 911’ pedal car from the museum of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. They were the lucky winners of a raffle which had taken place at the “Bietigheim Wonderland”, an event held in Bietigheim on May 30 and 31, 2008.

Porsche 911 Pedal Cars for Children

Dr. Wendelin Wiedeking, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG, did not miss the opportunity to greet the young guests himself and hand them their prizes in person:

New 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera and 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Even More Economical and Powerful

Stuttgart, 6/6/2008 -- Starting on 5 July, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is introducing the next generation of the 911 model series. The four new models – two Coupés and two Cabriolets – with classic rear-wheel drive offer an even higher standard of dynamic performance thanks to their all-new flat-six power units displacing 3.6 and, respectively, 3.8 litres. And the introduction for the first time of direct fuel injection on a Porsche sports car, together with the optional double-clutch gearbox Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK), makes the new 911 even more sporting and dynamic.

New Generation Porsche 911s Combine Increased Performance with Better Fuel Efficiency

Atlanta, June 6, 2008 -- Porsche® today disclosed photos and details for the next generation 911® model series. Four new 2009 Porsche 911 models go on sale in September in North America – the 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Coupe, and 911 Carrera S Cabriolet.

2009 Porsche 911 Model Series

Stuttgart, 5/7/2008 -- Once again Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has been successful in the International Engine of the Year Awards. With its Porsche 911 Turbo-Drive, the sports car manufacturer has underpinned its position in a field of high performance competitors, receiving the coveted “Best Performance Engine Award” for the first time. For ten years now, this prize has been awarded by the British specialist journal “Engine Technology International” for outstanding engine characteristics.

Porsche 3.6 Liter 480 PS Boxer engine

Porsche shows Newest Variants at Auto China 2008

Stuttgart/Beijing, 4/17/2008 -- At the automotive exhibition Auto China 2008, which begins in Beijing on Sunday, April 20, 2008, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, will be prominently represented by the newest variants over its whole model range. With these exhibits, the sports car manufacturer from Swabia underscores its expansion strategy for its biggest growth market. As well as the newest vehicles from the Porsche Boxster, Porsche 911 and Porsche Cayenne series, the prototype of the Cayenne Hybrid will be on show in Asia for the first time.

Shortfall of about 800 vehicles can be made good

2/29/2008, Stuttgart -- Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, will be starting production of the 911 series again next Monday, March 3, at the main factory in Zuffenhausen. Production was stopped last Monday following a deflagration that occurred in the paint shop, in which a PVC fusion oven was badly damaged. The material damage, amounting to several hundred thousand Euros, is largely covered by insurance.

The causes of the accident have now been identified. External experts have ascertained that the gas escape was due to a technical defect. An examination of the other ovens has shown that they are in perfect working order and fully functional.

2/13/2008, Stuttgart -- The Porsche GT3 RSR launches into the new model year with extensive modifications. The most powerful race car based on the Porsche 911, which last year scored wins at the 24 hour races of Le Mans and Spa as well as overall victory at the Nuerburgring 24 hours, competes in the GT2 class at international long distance races. The most distinguishing feature of the new GT3 RSR is the front end which received major improvements to the aerodynamics. The majority of innovations however are hidden under the weight-optimised body.

Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is Readers’ Choice

1/30/2008, Stuttgart -- This morning Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, received the award “Best Automobile in the World” in the Cabriolet category for the Porsche 911. Almost 95,000 readers of the German specialist journal “auto motor und sport” voted the open Carrera into first place among a field of 49 other cabriolets, roadsters and spiders.

Porsche Driving Experience presents its new program

1/10/2008, Stuttgart -- Once again in 2008, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart is offering special events organized by the Porsche Driving Experience, for all those who enjoy travel that is out of the ordinary, and relish driving training in sports automobiles. Now you can choose from the wide range of programs in the new Porsche Travel Club and Porsche Sport Driving School catalogs, also accessible on the Internet. Racing circuits and desert trails are among the destinations, as well as the long, tree-lined avenues of Germany’s Baltic Coast.