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The 911 Cabriolet. Porsche Club News 2/03

Editorial

Dear Porsche Club members,

Up to January 2003, 564.814 units Further information is also available on had been produced. Further evidence page 31 of this issue. of the success of the Porsche 911 is the fact that it has repeatedly been We hope that you will appreciate all the voted the best sports car of the year activities we have planned for the 911 by readers of the magazine “auto, anniversary, and that you will join in motor und sport” (see page 8 for more enthusiastically. Let’s all raise a glass details). to 40 years of the Porsche 911.

Furthermore, the career of this sports Your Porsche Club Co-ordination This year, we are celebrating a very car, which is far from over, has special anniversary: 40 years of the been crowned with numerous racing Porsche 911. victories.

When Porsche presented the suc- The 911’s special birthday this year cessor the 356 type at the 1963 IAA gives us a welcome opportunity to in Frankfurt, nobody could have imagi- celebrate this success – along with Jutta Aldenhoff ned that it would be the start of owners and all fans of this unique car. a motoring legend. While the 356 Both the Porsche company and the was still developed based on the VW Porsche Clubs have incorporated this Beetle, this time a totally new design anniversary into their calendars of of Porsche sports car was making events for this year. its appearance. Ferry Porsche later recalled that back them many people One highlight will definitely be the IAA Volker Spannagel felt that the bodywork shape was in Frankfurt in September, which repre- “a little bit too square” compared sents a fitting opportunity to put the to its predecessor. However, he spotlight on the 911 and its history, was convinced that his son Ferdinand and you will see this for yourself when Alexander had created a timeless you visit the Porsche stand. Or better design – and he was certainly proved still, take advantage of our invitation right. to the Club evening at the IAA, which Franz Steinbeck the Porsche Club Co-ordination and The 911 developed into a long- Porsche Deutschland GmbH are orga- running success story, which gained nising for Porsche Club members from enthusiasts throughout the world and around the world. You can find more fascinated generations of car fans. Not details on page 12. least thanks to its excellent combina- tion of sportiness and reliability, the However, the celebrations will not only 911 became a sales success and the focus on the car itself. After all, what Anne Dungelhoeff mainstay of the company through good would a birthday celebration for the and bad times. 911 be without giving a chance to those people who own it, drive it, admire it or are connected to the car by a particular experience. Therefore, in the Porsche Club News 1/03, we already launched a call to all Porsche Club members.

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Contents

1. News from Porsche AG Shareholders meeting: Half-year figures once again very promising page 4 Think positive, act positive 24-hour race at Daytona, USA – Porsche triumph in Daytona page 6 “The best cars of 2003” – Huge readers’ vote by “auto motor und sport” – page 8 Porsche 911 voted Germany’s best sports car for 16th time Carrera GT: Premiere in Geneva page 9

2. Who is Who Internet, eBusiness and Dialog Marketing Manager – Dr. Henrik Dreier page 11

3. Info exchange Central Porsche Club Co-ordination/Porsche Deutschland GmbH Club Co- page 12 ordination – Porsche Club evening at IAA 2003 Porsche Club News Editor – Porsche Club Sport page 15 Porsche Club Salzburg – 30 years of the Porsche Club Salzburg page 19 Porsche Club Roland zu Bremen – 40 years Club anniversary page 20 Porsche Selection page 21 Porsche Tequipment page 22

4. Classic info exchange Porsche Club 914 de France – International 914 meeting in Deauville page 24 Porsche Classic Car Trophy 2003 page 25 European Concours d’Élégance in Schwetzingen page 27 Porsche Club News Editor – Report series: “The first 40 years of page 28 the Porsche 911” – Episode 1: The first Porsche 911 assessed by the industry press

5. Club management Continued: The first 40 years of the 911: Tell us your personal story page 31

6. Reportage Porsche Club New Zealand – Visit to Continental Car Service for official page 34 opening ceremony Porsche Club Brasil – Porsche Racing Festival 2002 at Interlagos page 35 Porsche Club of America, Riesentöter Region – Driving for a good cause page 36 Club Porsche de France, Région Méditerranée – Welcome to Catalonia page 39 Porsche Club Konstanz – 20 years of the Porsche Club Konstanz page 41

7. Classic Reportage Porsche Diesel Club Europa e.V. – Ernst Bladt reaches 80 page 43

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1. News from Porsche AG Shareholders meeting: Half-year figures once again very promising Think positive, act positive

According to the preliminary figures, Group sales are up by 19.6 percent compared to the first half of the pre- vious financial year, to around 2.20 billion Euro. Adjusted to take account of the consolidated financial services companies (around 169 million Euro), sales increased by 10.4 percent to around 2.03 billion Euro. Volume is set to increase by 5.2 percent to a pre- dicted 24,684 vehicles, made up of 13,697 units of the 911 (up 4.3 per- cent), 9,477 units of the Boxster (down 8.4 percent) and 1,510 of the Cayenne.

Forecast production is 27,689 vehi- cles (up 10 percent), of which 2,700 will be the Cayenne. For the full year Porsche on the agenda: Chairman Dr. Wendelin Wiedeking reports success 2002/03, the company expects Group volume to be around 65,000 vehicles. The figures were right. The trend around 297 million Euro is the equiva- at Porsche was once again up- lent of the company’s total stock mar- Figures alone are no substitute for wards in the first half of the current ket value ten years ago. Reflecting on words. The warmest reception was not financial year. As a result, as well this fact still acts as a defence mecha- just reserved for the outstanding finan- as the company’s success, social nism against arrogance and negligen- cial data; Dr. Wendelin Wiedeking recei- responsibility was one of the main ce to this day. However, a look back at ved spontaneous bursts of applause issues discussed at the sharehol- recent history proves that there is no for his announcements and statements ders meeting in Stuttgart. reason for Porsche to get caught up in regarding aspects of Porsche policy. the economic pessimism that is so rife “Companies simply have to realise that On 24th January 2003, there were at the moment or the widespread fear their actions are inextricably linked queues of people outside the Lieder- for the future. As Wiedeking said: “In with their social environment. Running halle Cultural and Congress Centre the last three years, we have earned a business is a social process. The in Stuttgart, such as are normally only as much as we did in the previous 50 social acceptance that our culture has seen for a closing down sale. However, years put together.” generated for our products, our mar- as Chairman Dr. Wendelin Wiedeking que and our company is worth its made clear in his hour-long address to The 3,100 guests at the event were weight in gold. Nobody will buy a the shareholders meeting, Porsche is further rewarded – with the prelimi- Porsche if his neighbour is pointing his still not giving anything away. None- nary figures for the first six months of finger at him. Nobody points their theless, there was reason for share- the current financial year (1st August finger at our customers.“ Wiedeking holders to be pleased: they are being 2002 to 31st January 2003). In this transfers this to the following specifi- rewarded for their year’s of faith in the period, Porsche AG achieved Group cation: “Anyone who disregards this company with a dividend of 2.94 Euro pre-tax profits of 185.1 million Euro; conclusion will find things even harder (ordinary shares) or 3.– Euro (prefe- this is a rise of 18.3 percent compa- in future than they have in the past. rence shares) plus a one-off special red to the same period last year (156.5 Companies need a healthy, confident bonus of 14.– Euro per ordinary million Euro). Profits after tax of 101.7 environment. A company that has cre- or preference share. According to million represent an increase of 13.8 ated this kind of environment, that has Wiedeking, the total distribution of percent on the previous year’s figure. built up trust and social capital, will be

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Shareholders filled the Hegel room (top) and took a close look at the successful Finance Director Härter, Dr. Wiedeking products (top right). and Supervisory Board Chairman Sihler (Photo, l-r) enjoyed the day much harder to deflect from their a proper return on the capital they have course, in regional and in global com- invested. petition. They will be able to build on something that is often ignored as a Motivation comes from within. cause of failure in the current situa- Wiedeking is aware that: “Nobody is at tion: credibility based on trust. We the top forever. For every winner the- must never allow ourselves to believe re are losers. And their only objective that as a public limited company in a is to get back to the top. Our compe- modern, enlightened economy, we titors also have excellent engineers, only have to act according to the rules dedicated employees and creative of the capital market.” managers, who want to knock us off our pedestal.” And, if that is not enough He also emphasised that Porsche will of an incentive: “We will keep on the follow its own path, regardless of the ball and head for goal – if it is in the supposedly good advice of those who right place. Our opponents are getting have been less successful. “We want more numerous and stronger, but for to earn good money in order to secure all our strength we will remain fair, as our independence and therefore our befits a manufacturer that has always existence over the long term”, said the espoused the spirit of sportsmanship.” Chairman, and also promised the sha- The Porsche boss’s speech had preci- reholders more “exciting years” in sely 32 seconds of added time. That the future. The intention is to expand was how long the thunderous applause the business boldly but responsibly, from the shareholders lasted. to ensure that the employees have secure jobs and shareholders will earn Carrera 1/03

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24-hour race at Daytona, USA Porsche triumph in Daytona

triumphant drive, “and we drove aggressively right from the start.”

This aggression paid dividends. The success of the 911 GT3 RS, which star- ted the race in 16th position, is also the 20th overall victory for a Porsche sports car in the 41 Daytona races to date.

Jörg Bergmeister was also overjoyed after the surprise win. “What a way to start the season”, he said, “The 911 is 40 years young this year and it impres- sively underlined its power and reliabi- lity here.”

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Only the real optimists ever expected Bernhard (Miesau). By the end of the this. Despite facing more powerful long-distance classic, the German- competition, a Porsche 911 GT3 RS American foursome had completed a won the legendary Daytona 24-hour total of 695 laps and 3981.655 kilo- race. It was the 20th overall victory metres. “Who could ever have predic- for a Porsche in 41 Daytona races. ted this victory? Everybody thought that the prototypes would leave us In the end, the difference was nine laps. behind. We thought that we had a slight With this lead, the reigning Porsche chance”, said Timo Bernhard after the Cup champion Kevin Buckler (USA) secured a surprise overall victory at the Daytona 24-hour race in a private Porsche 911 GT3 RS, despite being up against more powerful competition made up of prototypes and GT class cars. Second place went to the Italian Risi Competizione team with a Ferrari 360 GT Modena. The Racers’ Group Porsche took the lead towards the end of the sixth hour of the race, after the leading private Brumso Porsche pro- totype retired with a technical fault on lap 160.

Buckler’s successful team included his compatriot Michael Schrom and the two Porsche works drivers Jörg Bergmeister (Langenfeld) and Timo

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Incidentally: The visitors included PCA President The enthusiasm of Porsche Clubs for Tom Bobbitt and his wife, as well as motorsport was demonstrated by the former President Bob Miller. Of course, Porsche Club of America (PCA) at the all the Club members who were there long-distance race in Daytona. Seven agreed that the highlight was the PCA regions met in their own drivers’ victorious drive by the 911 GT3 RS. paddock: Florida Crown, Suncoast, Florida Citrus, Space Coast, Gold Porsche Club of America Coast, North Florida and Peachstate. Ruben Ledesma The regions provided a hospitality tent, which was a meeting point for all Club members who visited the race. Refreshments were available and eve- ryone was given a warm welcome. The Club members enjoyed the opportu- nity to follow the race on the screen in the tent, while on a map pins marked the countries and towns from which the Porsche fans had travelled to the event. On the Saturday, the constantly supervised car park contained more than 200 Porsches.

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“The best cars of 2003” – Huge readers’ vote by “auto motor und sport” Porsche 911 voted Germany’s best sports car for 16th time

Stuttgart. The Porsche 911 remains further incentive. We are proud and the “best sports car”. Readers of the very pleased to be the record winner magazine “auto motor und sport” of this important vote.” voted the 911 Turbo – the Carrera and Turbo models were classed together The result of the brand-new Cayenne in the “sports cars” category for 2003 is also notable. Porsche’s sports – into first place in the annual compe- off-roader immediately made it into tition “The best cars of 2003”. It was second place with 21.6 percent of the the fifteenth time that the Turbo has votes, even though it had not actually won the award since the vote was first been launched when the vote was held. held. For the 911 Carrera model, it was the 16th victory. “The best cars” A total of 160,000 readers took part is one of the most sought-after motor in this year’s competition, which was prizes in Europe. being held for the 27th time.

39.3 percent of readers (2002 figure: Press release, 3rd February 2003 37.5 percent) voted in favour of the Porsche AG Porsche 911. The gap to the second- placed car was a clear 10.6 percent.

This morning, Porsche Chairman Dr. Wendelin Wiedeking accepted the prize from Chief Editor Bernd Ostmann at the “Alte Reithalle” in Stuttgart. Dr. Wiedeking said: “We would like to thank the readers for this outstanding result and their faith in our products. This result provides Porsche AG with a

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Carrera GT: Premiere in Geneva

The aerodynamics engineers also fell back on their motorsport experience. The geometry of the fully cased carbon fibre underbody is of a kind normally only found on racing cars. With a length of 4.61 metres, a width of 1.92 metres, a height of 1.16 metres and a wheel- base of 2.73 metres, the roadster has an unladen weight of 1,380 kilo- grammes.

The effortlessness of an unpreced- ented driving experience is not only based on concentration on the really essential elements of a sports car. A completely new design concept was also used: both the monocoque and the entire engine mounting are made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic. At the beginning of March the big day is 590 Nm. The Carrera GT’s driving Porsche has patented this pioneering arrived: Porsche’s new high-perfor- performance breaks new ground. Its principle. Extensively processed carbon mance sports car, the Carrera GT, top speed is 330 kilometres per hour. is the only material that puts in place celebrated its world premiere at the It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h the requirements needed to combine Geneva motor show fair. This is the in 3.9 second, while the parade disci- optimum driving performance and happy ending of an incredible story and pline of 0 to 200 km/h takes just 9.9 dynamics with minimum weight and will certainly mark the beginning of seconds. A specially developed six- maximum rigidity. some wonderful friendships. The pre- speed manual gearbox ensures opti- sentation of the pre-series version in mum transmission of the drive force. front of the Louvre during the Paris motor show in September 2000 had generated huge expectation. It has now been more than fulfilled. For the Carrera GT, the engineers and racing specialists in Weissach used all the technological possibilities of modern sports car engineering, and even went off in new directions.

The result is a work of art, combining the power and temperament of a racing car with the everyday practica- lity of a sports car. The Carrera GT has a thoroughbred V 10-cylinder racing engine, whose capacity has been incre- ased from 5.5 to 5.7 litres. The maxi- mum power is 450 kW (612 BHP) at 8,000 RPM, while the maximum torque

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The Carrera GT is slowed down by the PCCB (Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake), which, since 2001, Porsche has been the first manufacturer to offer series vehicles (GT2). The PCCC (Porsche Ceramic Composite Clutch), which demonstrates high performance, small dimensions and outstanding durability, is a world first. The extre- mely light magnesium wheels are pro- duced using a special forging method and are being used in a series vehicle for the first time. The tyres, with their large tread, have been specially deve- loped for the Carrera GT: 265/35 ZR 19 front and 335/30 ZR 20 rear.

The roadster, which is produced in Leipzig, has an easy to operate roof system. It consists of two individual lightweight carbon fibre shells (2.4 kilo- grammes each), which can be stored in the front luggage compartment.

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2. Who is Who Internet, eBusiness and Dialog Marketing Manager Dr. Henrik Dreier

facturers. The lead that other manu- discussed in conferences with repre- facturers had in this area at the time sentatives from the most important was made up with turbo-like speed. sales markets. The central manage- Within two years, the number of web ment of an integrated Internet pre- pages increased from 2,000 to 7,000. sence, which includes all subsidiaries, importers, Porsche Centres and a The constantly increasing importance great many Porsche Clubs, is typical of the Internet led the Porsche AG of Porsche, as is a unified external board to give a green light for the appearance of communication throug- strengthening of the relevant depart- hout the world. ment in 2000. The merger with dialog marketing, i.e. the design and deve- Of course, the fact that the 33-year lopment of direct mailings for prospects old Internet expert is a self-confessed and customers, was a particularly aesthete and perfectionist benefits the “Many people thought that the Internet far-sighted move. Dreier was promo- sites. He also has high demands would be a short-term phenomenon”, ted to team leader and was given a in terms of security, which has led to recalls Henrik Dreier, thinking back to team of four people. a fully developed defence system the mid-1990s. Although he had a dif- against viruses and an emergency ferent opinion then, he could not have Before long, the Porsche website not program in case of server failure. guessed that, just a few years later, only had even more excellent content he would have business cards decla- and offered a variety of additional ser- To date Dreier, who spends much of ring him to be the “Internet, eBusiness vices, its appearance had been further his free time reading scientific works, and Dialog Marketing Manager” at refined and it had been made more has never regretted the fact that he Porsche AG. user friendly. “You cannot just stand has not followed his ideal career. He still”, is Dreier’s recipe for success. actually wanted to work in space rese- The native of Paderborn, who in Special praise for Porsche’s presence arch, but he finds the World Wide Web his youth was keen on early home on the web from various independent just as interesting. computers like the Commodore 64 magazines and the best results in a and their technology, initially worked survey of all users of motor manufac- The sceptics of a few years ago have at Daimler-Benz in Stuttgart. It was turers’ websites were just reward, and long since been converted. As Dreier there, in the Sales department, that confirmed the quality of his work. says “It’s hard to imagine life without the industrial engineer and computer the Internet now”. freak not only wrote his dissertation, “The Cayenne campaign was a great but also obtained his doctorate. success”, Dreier says with pleasure. Porsche Club News Editor The campaign, which began around a At the beginning of 1998, a colleague year before the launch of the new tipped him off about a position in model and gave prospects the latest the Marketing Communication depart- information on the Cayenne at specific ment being advertised at Porsche. He intervals, resulted in around 200,000 applied for the job and was promptly potential buyers via the communica- taken on. “I was involved in the latter tion channels of dialog marketing and stages of preparing the Porsche the Internet. company’s website”, Dreier recounts. Along with a colleague, he brought the What ultimately goes on the Internet ongoing project to a series production pages and what dialog marketing acti- level, to use the jargon of motor manu- vities are implemented are issues

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3. Info exchange Central Porsche Club Co-ordination/Porsche Deutschland GmbH Club Co-ordination Porsche Club evening at IAA 2003

ficantly more bookings were accepted than we initially intended, unfortunately we had to turn down many more. We therefore ask for your understanding that once again it is likely that we will not be able to accept all bookings this year. However, as before, the sooner you apply, the greater your chances of being among the guests, whose numbers are limited to 350.

The Club evening is being organised jointly by the Club Co-ordination from Porsche AG and Porsche Deutschland GmbH and will take place on 17th September. The invitation is exclu- sively for Porsche Club members. All The international motor show (IAA) in present. We will be there to welcome guests will receive a free ticket for the Frankfurt is just around the corner you on our Club stand for the duration IAA, which allows you to visit the once again. This year, it will be held of the exhibition. Just drop by. We can exhibition from 9.00 on that day. When from 9th to 21st September, with the provide you with information about you arrive, you will be welcomed first two days being reserved for repre- Porsche Clubs and everything you by Porsche Deutschland GmbH Club sentatives of the media and the 11th need to know about the exhibition. Co-ordination and representatives of and 12th September for industry visi- What’s more – we have a “giveaway” the German Porsche Clubs on the tors. The IAA, which is held every two waiting for you. Porsche AG stand and – if you so wish years, is one of the world’s most impor- – given the necessary information tant motor shows and always attracts As in 2001, there will once again be about the exhibition. a huge number of visitors. The record a Club evening at this year’s IAA. The was set in 1999, when 896,200 pas- response to the event two years ago You then have the whole day free to sed through the doors. exceeded all our expectations. Within stroll around the exhibition on your own just a few hours, all of the places or with other Club members. In the eve- As always, Porsche AG will be repres- had been allocated to Club members ning, after the doors have closed to all ented with a large exhibition stand, from around the world. Although signi- other visitors, we will then welcome where you can marvel at the current Porsche models. It goes without say- ing that the theme “40 years of the Porsche 911” will play an important role on the stand, connecting back to the 1963 IAA, when the 911 cele- brated its premiere when it was still the 901 type. Porsche has a lot of exciting things in store, come and be surprised.

Staff from the Porsche Club Co- ordination and representatives of the Porsche Club Deutschland will also be

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you to our exclusive Club evening on our stand, which is intended to be an informal and informative get together for Club members from all over the world. It gives you an opportunity to chat to other Club members and to make new friends.

Only Club evening guests will have access to the stand and anyone who was there last time knows all about the highlights of the evening. On that occasion, an impressive visual and acoustic show formed the backdrop for a demonstration of the Porsche vehicle and Selection range, while Porsche representatives were on hand to talk and answer questions, and to the exhibition site, it is often throughout the world. You can bring guests had the chance to take a per- worthwhile to stay further afield in the one guest with you who is not a sonal tour of the stand. Of course, the surrounding area. Hotel information is Club member (a family member for 40 years of the 911 will be celebrated available from: example). in fitting style at this year’s Club eve- ning. The buffet served on the stand Tourismus + Congress GmbH We ask Club Presidents to communi- will cater for your physical well being. Tel.: +49 (0)69 212 308 08 cate this offer in their Clubs, for exam- Or on the Internet at: ple in the Club magazine, on the Club At the end of the evening, you will recei- www.messefrankfurt.de/de/seiten/ homepage or in a mailing. This will give ve your personal farewell gift before reisecenter/hotels/hotels.html as many Club members as possible setting off for home. If you require a the opportunity to attend. The Club hotel for the night, we ask that you As mentioned above, you should book evening is also a worthwhile destina- book this yourself. Please note that as quickly as possible, and by 30th tion for a Club excursion. there is a great strain on hotel capaci- July at the latest, using the enclosed ties during the exhibition. Because booking form. Guests must be mem- of the pricing situation at hotels close bers of one of the Porsche Clubs Jutta Aldenhoff Porsche Club Co-ordination Tel.: +49 (0)711 911 80 14 Fax: +49 (0)711 911 83 59

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Fax: +49 (0) 711 911 83 59 Closing date: 30th July 2003

Or by post to:

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Porsche Club News Editor Porsche Club Sport

entering the Club sport Alpine Trophy series, “but my car is now so good that I want to try it out in the Super Sport series”, the Porsche fan told us.

He enjoys driving in races, and he does not mind the related expense. The car is transported to the circuit on a trailer, while spare parts and tools are always ready.

People like Roitmayer welcome the sporting activities of the Porsche Clubs. Take a look at European Clubs’ programmes for 2003 and you will see that there is something for everyone: starting from driver training and safe- ty training, on to time trials on a sla- In principle, Porsche Club sport has 1987, or the `93 968 CS. Today, you lom course or a circuit – often with a existed for as long as there have been can still order of a Club Sport version separate ladies’ competition – right Porsche Clubs. One person who pro- of the GT2 or the GT3. through to genuine racing series, moted the formation of Clubs and Club where there is a tough battle for sport was Huschke von Hanstein, Depending on which series you want victory. This is normally where you will Porsche racing manager and PR head. to enter at the Club events, you can of find the professionals with the relevant The baron with racing experience course also purchase one of the cars licences, support trucks and teams. completely understood that Porsche used in the marque cup from Porsche owners wanted to use their cars for AG. “We act as an agent, if someone In addition, there is often also a sepa- sporting competitions at Club mee- is looking for a used example of these rate event for Porsche Classic cars tings. One Club even developed from Cup cars”, says Gerd Schmid, racing (page 25 “Classic Car Trophy”). a group of drivers who were keen on car product manager in Weissach, motorsport. As a result, the “family where the birthplace of Porsche racers meetings” of Porsche fans “were is located. With the Cup cars, Club supplemented by a slalom competi- drivers had access to an extremely tion”, says Jürgen Barth, who is now competitive racing machine and some the customer sport co-ordinator at of them may even have succeeded Porsche AG. in making the step up to the Porsche Carrera Cup or the Porsche Michelin The sporting capabilities of the Super Cup. “Club sport can definitely Porsche cars and the company’s be a starting point in a racing driver’s successful involvement in racing made career”, according to Schmid. a crucial contribution to the fact that Club sport rapidly gained in impor- One man who is making his way tance. Porsche AG responded to this gradually up the ladder is Herwig trend with special Club Sport models. Roitmayer from Oberhaching. He has As examples from the past, we only been active in Club sport since the have to mention the 911 Carrera Club mid-80s. “I started in slalom”, he Sport, available only in model year recalls. For some time, he has been

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In many cases, several Clubs get to- “In principle, anyone who has a Porsche’s sporting capabilities to the gether, allowing them to offer motor- Porsche can enter”, explains Jörg test on a closed circuit. It does not sport events throughout the year. The Peham, one of the organisers of the have to be in a race though. The pro- Clubs then take turns to organise the Alpine Trophy. “We get between 75 gramme for the Club Cup, which the individual events, as is the case for the and 120 entrants in each event”, he Porsche Club Deutschland is organi- Alpine Trophy already mentioned, went on. The fact that the number of sing for the second time this year, which is held by German and Austrian Porsche drivers who want to take their explicitly states that it is “not a race”. Porsche Clubs. To keep the program- cars out on a racetrack is constantly Instead, the focus is on driver safety. me as varied as possible, the races rising must surely be due in part to are held at difference circuits through- the increasing restrictions on the The association of Swiss Porsche out Europe. roads. Everybody enjoys putting their Clubs has also put together a com- prehensive programme, which is open to all Porsche Club members. Peter Meister, sport co-ordinator at the Porsche Club Bern emphasises that “this costs the Clubs a lot of money. Planning, advertising, renting the circuit including the safety facilities, organising prizes, it all adds up”. That is not all, as a supporting programme is often also organised. And that is not forgetting the fact that every Club that organises an event always needs a large number of voluntary helpers. From this point of view, it is particu- larly commendable that the Club sport calendar of events is so full.

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Daniel Tolck, KD brand manager at AMAG in Switzerland, sees support for Club sport as an important instrument of customer retention. AMAG provides a mobile spare parts and tool service for events organised by the Porsche Cup Suisse and for the Porsche Drivers Cup.

The best way to obtain details of the driver training courses or sport events offered by the Clubs and their condi- tions of entry is to contact the repre- sentatives appointed by the Clubs or look on the Internet. The relevant events can also be found in the Porsche Club Co-ordination events calendar at www.porsche.com.

Selected examples from the European Clubs’ programme are listed below, There is also a very active sport scene The Clubs’ sporting activities are and information about events organi- in England. On the one hand, there are popular, not only with Porsche AG sed by overseas Clubs will appear in the Track Days, which according to but also with the subsidiaries and the next issue of the Porsche Club Steve Kevlin, sport co-ordinator of the importers, and in may cases receive News. Porsche Club GB, are “meeting with their active support. “It keeps the constantly increasing demand”. These Porsche legend alive”, according to In addition to their own Club sport are also open to Porsche drivers J. E. Maurissen, a Porsche importer in activities, many Clubs also organise who are not Club members. “Although Belgium, who points to the Porsche visits to national and international they often join afterwards”, Kevlin Days Francorchamps, which he sup- motor sport events for their members, explains. Porsche drivers in England ports financially. Mauro Gentile from including the “Porsche Carrera Cup” who are keen on racing can also enter Porsche Italia has a similar view: and the “Porsche Michelin Supercup” the Porsche Club Championship, the “We consider the involvement of Club (see page 6). Porsche Open and the Porsche Speed members in motorsport to be very Championship. These series are open important in terms of underlining to all Club members from anywhere in Porsche’s image as a sports car the world. marque.” Porsche Italia therefore provides the hospitality at the Targa However, for reasons of capacity, Tricolore and arranges effective appea- many Clubs only organise individual rances by the Porsche Clubs in the events, such as the Porsche Club media. Francorchamps with their “Porsche Francorchamps Days” or the Porsche Club Portugal with the “Encontro Porsche no Estoril”.

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France: Racetrack days Time trials, sprints and long distance races Organised by: Club Porsche de France Info available at: www.club-porsche-france.org Contact: Philippe Aunay Tel.: +33 (0)2 3598 3480

Sweden: Porsche Michelin Cup Sprint races and individual speed trials in three different classes Organised by: PCS Racing Club Info available at: www.porsche.nu Germany: Switzerland: Contact: Mr. Jonsson, PCD Club Cup Porsche Cup Suisse and Porsche E-mai: [email protected] Driver training event Drivers Cup Organised by: Various German Driver training, slalom, long-distance, Italy: Porsche Clubs time trial Targa Tricolore Info available at: Organised by: Association of Swiss Super sprint, time trial, www.porsche-club-deutschland.de Porsche Clubs long distance Contacts: Hans-G. Engels, Info available at: www.porsche-clubs.ch Organised by: Porsche Club Italia E-mail: Hans-G.Engels@porsche-club- Contact: Xavier Penalba, Info available at: deutschland.de Tel.: +41 (0)497 66 11 www.porschemania.it/TrofeoPorsche/ TrofeoPorsche.php Austria/Germany: England: Contact: Sergio Ancarani Alpine Trophy Track Days Tel.: +39 (0)2 607 09 96 Driver training, Club Sport series and Driver training and free driving Super Sport series Organised by: Porsche Club Belgium: Organised by: Various Austrian and Great Britain Porsche Francorchamps Days German Porsche Clubs Info available at: Driver training courses and Info available at: www.alpenpokal.de www.porscheclubgb.com free driving Contact: Jörg Peham, Contact: Steve Kevlin, in various classes Tel.: +43 (0)676 381 11 15 Tel.: +44 (0)1608 65 29 11 Organised by: Porsche Club Francorchamps Porsche Club Championship, Info available at: Porsche Open and Porsche www.porscheclubfrancorchamps.be Speed Championship Contact: Marc Francois Long distance, Classic series, Tel.: +32 (0)43 49 40 12 hill climb and sprints Info available at: www.msdpcgb.co.uk Porsche Club News Editor Contact: Steve Kevlin Tel.: +44 (0)1608 65 29 11

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Porsche Club Salzburg 30 years of the Porsche Club Salzburg

Booking fee per person: 50.– Euro. This includes:

• Champagne reception at Hellbrunn • Gala dinner inc. all drinks • Show programme •DJ

Accommodation: Overnight accommodation with break- fast at the “Point Hotel Anif” costs 60.– Euro per person. This is a special price for Porsche.

To book, please contact the President’s secretary:

This year, the Porsche Club Salzburg Sunday 4th May 2003: Porsche Club Salzburg is celebrating 30 years of existence. RA Dr. Nikolaus Vogler All Porsche Club members and Porsche 10.30: Joint excursion via Viktor-Keldorfer-Straße 1 fans from anywhere in the world are Dürrnberg – Roßfeld– A-5020 Salzburg invited to help mark the occasion. The Berchtesgaden – Tel.: +43 (0)662 845 522 anniversary event will be held on 3rd and possibly the “German Fax: +43 (0)662 845 544 and 4th May 2003 in Salzburg. The mountain route” with E-mail: [email protected] programme for the two days is as lunch together on the follows: Dürrnberg

Saturday 3rd May 2003: approximate 15.00: End of event Upto14.00: Arrival of participants at Point Hotel Anif

15.00: Porsche procession through Salzburg with police escort

16–17.00: Champagne reception with the Mayor of the state capital of Salzburg at the Prince Archbishop’s residence, Schloß Hell- brunn

19.00: Start of gala evening in the Glashalle room at Porsche Alpenstraße

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Porsche Club Roland zu Bremen 40 years Club anniversary

Regrettably, in its announcement of Later in the meeting, the Club decided Club anniversaries, the Porsche Club to call itself the Porsche Club Roland News 01/03 omitted the Porsche Club zu Bremen e.V. in future and elected Roland, which is also celebrating 40 Michael Pledl its new President. years of existence this year. In sporting terms, the Porsche Club This anniversary will be the social high- Roland zu Bremen e.V. once again light of this year. has plenty planned for this year. After entering the new Club Cup series in In January 2003, the Porsche Club 2002 with two very successful races, Roland held its annual general meeting. this event will be continued this year. Harald S. Stegen, who had served as The opening event was held on 29th President for 25 years, did not stand March in Assen, while the second race for re-election. The Club said farewell will take place on 6th September in to him in fitting style and named him Rotenburg/Wümme. honorary president.

Porsche Club Roland zu Bremen e.V. President: Michael Pledl Tel.: +49 (0)479 214 97 Fax: +49 (0)479 232 44

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Porsche Selection With Porsche Selection, you will always cut a good figure, in the office and in your spare time

Even for games, you should still rely on the best technology! The Porsche Energy and Energy Pro tennis rackets offer optimum playing quali- ties thanks to their exclusively deve- loped new frame cross-section. They are made of a carbon composite construction consisting of 80% high modular graphite, 15% ultra carbon and 5% braided carbon. • Ladies’ tennis shirt The Energy Pro tennis racket is de- WAP 509 00S-0XL 13 signed for players with a well-develo- • Men’s tennis shirt ped shot technique and high demands WAP 509 00S-XXL 13 in terms of comfort and ball accelera- tion. The tennis racket is ideally And for the office: The elegant suited for players with an average 911 design cufflinks from Porsche to good shot technique, who value Selection are a perfect and stylish comfort and control but still want good •Tennis tracksuit accompaniment for classic shirts. ball acceleration. WAP 508 0XS-XXL 13 They also go very well with the 911 tie clip while the 911 banknote clip With our high quality Tennis tracksuit keeps your banknotes together. Like you are sure to score points in any all items in the 911 series, the key match: with dark blue trousers and fob and pins are made of 925 Sterling white/dark blue/orange jacket, it is silver. extremely comfortable to wear. The trousers have an elasticated waist- band has a fashionable cut and the side zips make it easy to get on and off over tennis shoes. Matching the colours of the tracksuit, we also have • Energy Pro tennis racket the Tennis shirt for him and her. The WAP 068 002/003/004 12 high quality men’s tennis shirt with (grip size SL2/3/4) button up neck has a simple design, a straight cut and, like the ladies’ shirt, us made of active breathing and quick- drying material. The feminine ladies’ • 911 key fob WAP 050 092 12 V-neck shirt has a collar and is fitted. • 911 banknote clip WAP 050 093 12 The spandex component of the shirt • 911 tie clip WAP 050 107 13 material ensures optimum freedom of • 911 cufflinks WAP 050 094 12 movement and a high degree of com- • 911 pin WAP 050 095 12 fort when playing sport.

• Energy tennis racket WAP 069 002/003/004 12 (grip size SL2/3/4)

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Porsche Tequipment Prepare your Porsche for summer

Special products need special care. For anyone who does not want to have To meet this high demand, Porsche to rely on a map and compass to find Tequipment has development a range their way, Porsche Tequipment is offe- of care products optimally tailored for ring the TrafficPro navigation system the needs of our different cars. The (for vehicles up to 07/02). It has an aluminium Coupé care kit includes extensive range of functions and con- shampoo, solid wax, screen wash, tains the road data for thirteen Euro- paintwork and plastic polish and insect pean countries on a single CD. On the remover. The Cabriolet care kit. route, directions appear on the display contains special care products for the and you also receive voice instruc- Boxster and 911 Cabriolet, particularly tions. The use of TMC (Traffic Message the hood and leather work. Of course, • 18“ Turbo Look II wheel Channel) makes dynamic route planning the Tequipment range also includes the For 911 Carrera/Targa possible in some countries: the traffic Cayenne care kit, which contains Item no. 000 044 600 56 reports transmitted by radio are recei- care products specially developed • 18“ Turbo Look II wheel ved and immediately interpreted by the for the Cayenne. Heavy soiling after For Boxster/Boxster S navigation system. The installation on-road or off-road driving can be Item no. 000 044 600 57 costs are only slightly more than for a removed more easily by using the normal car radio. pre- cleaner, while the solid wax provi- des preventative care for the vehicle exterior. All products are approved by the Porsche laboratory and guarantee protective care for your Porsche, insi- de and outside. All of the care products are of course available individually. •TrafficPro navigation system Item no. 000 044 900 77

The Turbo Look II wheel has been specially developed for the 911 Turbo and its extraordinary design underli- nes the sporty look of your Porsche. It is also easy to take care of. Optional spacers on the wheel give an even more sporty design and even more driving pleasure. The Turbo Look II wheel is available for the 911 Carrera and Targa, and for the Boxster and Boxster S. • Cayenne care kit Item no. 955 044 000 20 • Coupé care kit Item no. 000 044 000 56 Further information is available • Cabriolet/Roadster care kit from your Porsche Centre Item no. 000 044 000 00 or by visiting us at www.porsche.com

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4. Classic info exchange Porsche Club 914 de France International 914 meeting in Deauville

Sunday 21st September 2003

Breakfast

Free day for participants

The following activities are availa- ble in the surrounding area:

Motorsport (karting or quad bikes), golf, tennis, riding, or a tour of the town.

Further information is available from the Club or on the Internet at:

Porsche Club 914 de France President: Jean-Paul Grimbert Tel.: +33 (0)143 659 026 From 19th to 21st September 2003, Saturday 20th September 2003 Fax: +33 (0)143 983 953 the Porsche Club 914 de France is orga- nising an international 914 meeting in Breakfast Deauville/France, to which all Porsche Club members are invited. Normandy Distribution of road books for the plan- provides the attractive setting for the ned tour meeting, which has a preliminary pro- gramme as follows: Our tour takes us through the green countryside to Honfleur, the art town, Friday 19th September 2003 which was once a very important sea- faring centre. From 16.00: Arrival of participants at the Hotel Clos Saint Gatien near Deau- Visit to the Pont l‘ Evêque car museum ville. It is a hotel in the rural style of Normandy, in the best French tradi- Lunch break at the casino in Deauville tions. (no casual clothing allowed)

19.00: Welcome and presentation of Trip to the Chateau du Breuil, tour of the programme for Saturday the 17th century distillery

19.30: Buffet in hotel Return to hotel

20.00: Gala dinner and presentation of prizes

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Porsche Classic Car Trophy 2003

viewed or downloaded on the Internet at www.pcctrophy.de.

The races will include 2 x 25 minutes of training and a 60-minute race with compulsory pit stop. This pit stop can be used to change drivers or for repairs, but refuelling is not permitted. The only exception is the “Nordschleife 500 km” race in June.

It is thus possible for two drivers to share the vehicle as a team, with the compulsory pit stop and the 2 training In addition to the Club sport activities size are stipulated, to give as level a sessions ensuring that each of them presented on pages 15-18 of this playing field as possible and to pre- gets to do the same amount of driving. issue, for drivers of Porsche Classic vent a race for the best equipment cars and members of Porsche Classic making the whole thing prohibitively A total of 8 races will be held for the Clubs in Germany, there is also the expensive. Road tyres are used (apart trophy, from which one result can be “Porsche Classic Car Trophy”. from various slick classes) and cars dropped, and the best 7 results will can enter the races with a standard count towards the 2003 class and The Porsche Classic Car Trophy is a road licence and the safety standards overall standings. The driver who racing series held for classic Porsche demanded by the FIA. Drivers only achieves the most points in the class GT vehicles from 1965 to 1991. It require a national A licence, which can set at the beginning of the season provides an opportunity to bring toget- be obtained by completing a driving will be the class champion, while the her more than 25 years of Porsche course with DMSB licence instructors. driver with the highest points total production, divided into classes by overall will also win the trophy. engine size and type, on the racetrack. Now, that the racing series has been From 2003, vehicles from the Porsche run successfully for three years, the 924S, 944, 944S and 944S2 series rules have once again been extended can also enter Division 1. A separate for 2003, and the new version can be guest competition has been set up for vehicles from the 964 series (911 Carrera RS and 911 Carrera Cup), so that these cars can also get back on the track.

The rules for the series are based on Appendix J of the international motor sport laws, as well as national rules developed specially for the series. These rules set out the engine size and year of construction classifications, which are in turn matched to the production periods. In most classes, the rims and tyre manufacturer and

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If you are interested in entering the races, you can obtain more informa- tion from the contact addresses below, or visit us on our homepage: www.pcctrophy.com and in our Internet forum.

PCC Organisation Siggi Hafner Lessingstr.34 71101 Schönaich Tel.: +49 (0)7031 281 638 Tel.: +49 (0)7031 755 78 03 Tel.: +49 (0)172 602 06 00 (Mobile) E-mail: [email protected] Dates (preliminary plan): Race 5 13th to 15th June 2003, Sachsenring PCC Press and Public Relations Race 1 Race 6 Alexander Hafner 4th to 6th April 2003, Hockenheim 15th to 17th August 2003, Im Himmel 64 C Race 2 Hockenheim 70569 Stuttgart 19th to 20th April 2003, Nürburgring Race 7 Tel.: +49 (0)711 228 38 11 (Office) Race 3 19th to 21st September 2003, Tel.: +49 (0)711 677 24 55 (Home) 16th to 18th May 2003, Spa Oschersleben Tel.: +49 (0)711 677 24 55 Race 4 Race 8 Tel.: +49 (0)172 733 03 65 (Mobile) 28th to 30th May 2003, Nürburgring- 17th to 19th October 2003, season E-mail: Nordschleife, 500 km race finale, Nürburgring [email protected]

From the 2003 season, vehicles are divided into the following engine size classes, with each class having a separate competition:

Class 1 Up to 2000 ccm GT types 914-4, 912, 924 Group 3 model 66-89

Class 2 Up to 2500 ccm GT types 911, 914-6, 924S, 944, 944S Group 3 model 69-89

Class 3 Up to 3000 ccm GT types 911, 911 RS, 944S2 Group 3 model 74-89

Class 3 A Up to 3000 ccm GTS types 911 RSR 2.8, 3.0 Org or modified Group 4 plus GT/GTS-types GT/GTS types from classes 1 to 3 Group 4 GT/GTS-types under GT/GTS type rules for classes 1 to 3 using slicks

Class 4 Up to 3200 ccm GT types 911 Group B model 83-89

Class 5 Up to 3600 ccm GTS types 911 Group H model till 86

Class 6 Up to 3600 ccm GT types 911, 911 RS (964) pure guest series GTP Class 2 model 89-93

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European Concours d’Élégance in Schwetzingen

The European Concours d’Élégance in Schwetzingen is being held once again this year. From 4th to 6th July 2003, organisers are expecting more than 150 of the best oldtimers from around the world in the grounds of the castle in Schwetzingen. The vehicles will be divided into different classes and then judged and awarded prizes by a jury made up of well-known oldtimer experts.

Visitors can view the cars between 10.00 and 18.00 on Saturday and Sunday – and stroll around the beauti- ful gardens. The contemporary costu- mes worn by some of the entrants are another attraction, and a picnic from 12.00 on the Saturday rounds off the impression of a festive garden party.

Organising office: Tel.: +44 (0)1787 466 175 Fax: +44 (0)1787 466 185 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.european-concours.com

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Porsche Club News Editor Report series: “The first 40 years of the Porsche 911” Episode 1: The first Porsche 911 assessed by the industry press

We drove: Porsche 901 The whole car is designed to be a com- fortable cruising vehicle. The empha- sis has thus been placed on a quiet engine, good engine and bodywork silencing and excellent suspension comfort. However, a car in this class must also have excellent driving quali- ties and a completely new chassis has been designed to meet these two requirements. There is no doubt that the new sports car, which will be pro- duced in Zuffenhausen from the end of August, is one of the most interesting cars in the world.

From “auto motor und sport”, April 1964

We drove: Porsche 911 To mark the 40th anniversary of the gave way to the Weber carburettor in Of course, the car and its engine can 911, in this and subsequent issues of February 1966. only provide real driving pleasure in the Porsche Club News in 2003 we the wilds, when you can push the engi- would like to publish a series of reports The following quotations provide an ne to its limits in all the gears. Then – relating to the 911. overview of how the new Porsche was not least thanks to the closely adja- judged by the experts. cent five gears – you can drive incre- Episode 1: The first Porsche 911 dibly quickly. assessed by the industry press

Although the 911 had already been presented in 1963 at the IAA in Frank- furt, series production did not start until the second half of the following year. The industry journals could hard- ly wait to go over the new Porsche with a fine toothcomb. One of the first magazines to publish a driving report was “auto motor und sport”.

The impressions that the journal publis- hed in April 1964 had been gained from a pre-series vehicle, which was still equipped with Solex carburettors from a Lancia. The start of series produc- tion saw the introduction of the Solex triple overflow carburettor specially developed for the 911, which in turn

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From “Motor Rundschau”, April 1965

Fantastic: Porsche 901 We also had the opportunity to cast a discerning eye over this high-speed car at the local dealership in Koblenz, and to drive it for a few kilometres. It was a great pleasure.

From “Rhein-Zeitung”, May 1964

The rocket on wheels should be red When you brake the car from 200 km/h to a stop, you need to warn any pas- sengers with false teeth to close their mouths. The brakes have to be that way. In this kind of car, they are just rear engine, but it is a 2-litre six cylin- who wish to do so can drive the car as important as the chassis and the der generating 130 BHP and a top like a normal, respectable saloon. engine. speed of 210 km/h. Moreover, the 911 is immediately recognisable as a From “Road & Track”, March 1965 From “Volkszeitung Kärnten”, Porsche, even from a distance. March 1965 Test report: Porsche 911 From “Wiener Wochenausgabe”, No doubt about it: This Porsche is the Porsche 911, bigger and more January 1965 end for all other Porsches or, to put it powerful than its predecessors better, it is the start of a new Porsche As always, Porsche has combined A rocket on wheels with high level generation. Porsche’s new 911 is reliability and safety, and the 911 is of safety unquestionably the best Porsche yet. the first European car to have a Thunderbolts are often a little tempe- What is more, it is one of the best double kinked propeller shaft in the ramental. You can do magic with them, Grand Tourismo cars in the world, new rack steering system and two but you need to know them inside out. certainly in the top three or four. track rods of equal length, to ensure With the 911, there is no need for that thrust cannot be transferred to magic. This rocket on wheels remains From “Car and Driver”, April 1965 the steering wheel. good-humoured, even in extreme situ- ations. Test: Porsche 911 From “Austro-Motor”, February 1965 Although the 911 provides the same From “Hannoversche Allgemeine power as the historic Carrera, 130 Into the new year with 130 BHP: Zeitung”, February 1965 BHP, it does so with considerably less Porsche 911 stress on the driver and a gain in It goes without saying that the Porsche 911 flexibility. Of course, the engine beha- company that has such an excellent The values recorded for acceleration ves more gently and allows higher engi- reputation in the motor industry, and top speed are excellent for a ne speeds than the push rod because in this age of mass produc- 2-litre car. They were a touch better four-cylinder – in short, this engine is tion it supplies practically handmade than the factory specifications. We a high point for Porsche. cars, has remained faithful to its own were able to accelerate from engine design principles on its new model. speeds below 2,000 RPM with fifth From “Small Car”, March 1965 The Porsche 911 has an air-cooled gear engaged. This means that those

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Driving impressions: Porsche 911 After just a few miles behind the wheel, the driver notices three things, espe- cially if he is familiar with Porsche. The new 911 is quieter, more refined and more comfortable than any Porsche to date. Its driving qualities are flawless and, despite only having a two-litre engine, the Porsche outpaces many larger American cars.

From “Autocar”, July 1965

In the next Porsche Club News, we will present episode 2, with more insights into the history of the 911.

Porsche Club News Editor

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6. Reportage Porsche Club New Zealand Visit to Continental Car Service for official opening ceremony

In November, our Club members were Sales Manager Tony Elsmore also Manager Mark Darrow, Michael Vetter invited to visit the new Porsche sho- spoke. He told us about the difficulties from Porsche Asia Pacific emphasised wroom and workshop at Continental in planning the event, as the roof had the importance of the New Zealand Car Services (CCS). More than 180 not yet been finished three days before. market in the region and praised the members, including some new ones, But thanks to a Porsche fan at the buil- strength of the Club, which we were took up the invitation. We were welco- ding company, it was finished on time. very pleased to hear. The showroom med by waiters with champagne and and service centre, which were desi- canapés, after which we were free When we were looking at the new con- gned strictly in line with the Corporate to look around. There was a lot of spe- ference room, we told Elsmore and Identity, were then officially opened culation as to whether the Cayenne Klenner how perfect it would be if we by Auckland’s mayor John Banks. We would be presented. However, when could produce our Club magazine then had the pleasure of listening to Helen Nott took the stage she introdu- “Spiel” there. They didn’t reject the Tim Beveridge, a New Zealander who ced not the Cayenne, but Managing suggestion out of hand, so perhaps appears in the London theatres. His Director Mark Darrow. something will come of it in the future. final number, in recognition of Tim and Anne-Marie, was also a successful He was followed by the Service Mana- In any case, we would like to thank CCS summary of the evening – “My Way.” ger, Mike Klenner, who introduced his for an excellent evening. It was good technical team and the finer points of to get together and talk to so many Matthew Halliday and Ian Nott the workshop, which includes a special of our members. The new Porsche department for engine overhauls. He showroom was officially opened the even mentioned his Recaro office following day. Porsche Club New Zealand chair, which I had of course tested, President: Helen Nott while the ladies were more interested Established by current Chairman Tel.: +64 (0)9 480 62 74 in the plants in Mike’s office. Tim Bailey in 1967, CCS has been a Fax: +64 (0)9 480 19 35 Porsche dealer since 1975. This link comes from the time Bailey spent studying and working in Germany. In the early 1970s, he achieved success in rallies and races in a 911. One photo- graph shows him at a rally in Western Australia in 1973. He regretted that he was unable to show us the car, but shortly after the photograph was taken, it plunged over a 150-metre cliff – with him at the wheel.

After a welcoming speech by General

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Porsche Club Brasil Porsche Racing Festival 2002 at Interlagos

The drivers had to complete at least de Janeiro in his `73 911 Carrera, won ten laps, and the ten best entrants his class and, after the presentation were placed. This race also gave the ceremony, got back behind the wheel less quick and older cars a chance, to drive home. while there was a separate ladies’ com- petition for the six ladies who entered. Category D was the class with the The next event, the “Endurance GT”, most starters (17). It was won by Luiz was identical to the marathon but Guilherme Razzo in a 911 Carrera 2. required lap times of 2 minutes 15 However, second place was enough seconds. for Luciano Viscardi to move to the What could be better than bringing head of the standings in the Porsche an eventful season to a close with a While the adults watched the races on Club Cup. celebration? On 2nd November 2002, a screen in the UBS pit, the children the Porsche Club Brasil held the fifth and young people amused themselves Antonio Marcos de Moraes Barros won Porsche Racing Festival at the Interla- on a racing simulator, under the Category E. In this class, a lap time of gos circuit. Everything was in place: watchful eye of the childminders. The under 2 minutes was achieved at Inter- lovely weather, crowds of happy drivers could obtain technical assi- lagos. Category F, the Boxster class, people, a sumptuous buffet and of stance in the Pirelli pit, and in one of was won by Luis Assib Zattar in his course a lot of cars. More than 100 the two pits occupied by Porsche Boxster S, in a time of 2:00.502 min. Porsches were out on the track, pro- Stuttgart. The other was used for the viding exciting motorsport for the social element of the day. Anyone who The fastest cars were in Category G. 1,000 spectators. It was the final of wanted to could also take a helicopter It was won by Antonio Hermann in his the Porsche Club Cup 2002 cham- flight to see the circuit from the air. 911 Turbo in 1:54.445 min. Hermann pionship. also holds the lap record for Porsche After lunch, it was time for the “Flying Club Brasil events at Interlagos. The After two training sessions under the Lap”, which was all about the best lap top three in each class received a guidance of drivers from the Advan- times. For the first time, there was also Pirelli trophy, a plaque from UPS, ced Driving School, 42 Porsches took a “Golden Lap”. This competition was Davidoff cigars, Dunhill perfume and a part in the first competition of the day: for the best three drivers from each of writing case from Montblanc. the “Endurance Marathon”, a time trial the individual races in the different in which the drivers had to stick to a categories. The winner of the “Golden Luiz Alberto Pandini and lap time of 2 minutes 35 seconds. To Lap” was the driver with the fastest lap Cecilia Franco make things more difficult, there were time. three checkpoints around the circuit. Every second of deviation at the check- The only starter in Category A was Porsche Club Brasil points resulted in a penalty point. Luciano Rocco in a `68 912. The 912 President: Regis Schuch was the first Porsche to be imported Tel.: +55 (0)11 306 195 44 to Brazil. Rocco’s car has a curious Fax: +55 (0)11 308 181 21 history: he bought it in 1973, sold it after a time but then bought it again 27 years later. Today, his 912 looks just like it did when it was brand new.

The victor in Category B was Antonio Monfrinatti in his 968. Category C saw a great achievement by Joao Candido Niemeyer: he drove from Rio

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Porsche Club of America, Riesentöter Region Driving for a good cause

Reimert. On the side of the car was the logo of a charity campaign called “Make A Wish”.

Talking to Ms. Reimert, we discovered that she raises money for “Make A Wish”, an organisation that fulfils special wishes for terminally ill chil- dren. From trips to Disney World to salmon fishing in Canada to meeting the Pope – “Make A Wish” makes any- thing possible. Making a wish come true helps to give a child back what their illness has taken away: laughter, strength, hope.

Further investigation revealed that the “Make A Wish” foundation was esta- blished in 1980, after a young boy named Chris Greicius had his greatest wish fulfilled: he wanted to be a poli- ceman. From those modest begin- nings, a worldwide organisation has now grown up. With 15 dollars of initial capital but some unbelievably generous volunteers behind it, “Make You are very lucky. I cannot begin to answer that question A Wish” now has more than 80 local Yes you! Simply because of the fact personally. But I can tell you how a groups across the country and has that you are reading this article, we group of Porsche enthusiasts have made more than 97,000 children’s can assume that you are rich and own collected more than 27,000 dollars, wishes come true. Looking at their a Porsche. Of course, we have all had to give children with terminal or life- website, you would think you were our financial ups and downs, but some- threatening illnesses the chance to looking at a blue chip company with a how everything has all worked out. have one of their wishes come true. huge, highly efficient customer servi- Maybe we get a cold or flu twice a year, The story involves the ideal racing ce organisation. I recommend that you but in general we come through unsca- circuit of Watkins Glen, some very fast pay a visit to the „Make A Wish” site: thed. It seems as though we always cars and the generosity of 85 enthusi- www.wish.org. have time to devote attention to life. astic drivers and their sponsors and But what if we didn’t have this time? helpers. Around the same time, RTR Vice What if we knew that we only had a President Tom Zaffarano was negotia- limited time left to live? How would you First of all, let’s look back to August ting with the state of Pennsylvania spend that time? With your family and 2000. The Riesentöter Region (RTR) about special license plates for Club friends? Or travelling to exotic coun- of the Porsche Club of America orga- members. He was asked what our Club tries? nised a Club race at Watkins Glen. Our did to help good causes, as RTR is sports co-ordinator, Mike Andrews, registered as a non-profit organisation. Lets go one step further. What if you noticed a beautifully restored 356 Good question. were a child and only had a limited time Cabriolet, which was being driven by a left to live? What would you do then? young lady named Mandy Williams

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The RTR members worked hard to mous. Mike Andrews had initially cal- The first thing you notice at an find a good answer. One idea was to culated for a driver training course with October event is the darkness and cold donate the proceeds from a sporting around 80 cars and proceeds of when you wake up – especially when event to a local or national charitable around 5,000 dollars for “Make A you have to get up at 6:00 in the mor- institution. Some people cast their Wish”. Boy, was he being cautious! ning. As I was working in technical minds back to the Club race at Wat- In the end it was 85 cars and 27,000 inspection, I had to be at the circuit by kins Glen and immediately thought of dollars was donated. 7:00. What I like about it is that I get the “Make A Wish” foundation. to see how the day develops. To start It was a rainy Sunday in October when with, everything is quiet but later the- Then, during a driver training course I set out from my home in South East re is a huge crush in the drivers’ pad- at Watkins Glen in August 2002, we Pennsylvania for New York. While many dock and the engines are roaring from were asked whether we would be inter- people take their cars to the circuit every side. On this particular morning, ested in renting the circuit for two days on a trailer, I enjoy driving my 1984 I was greeted by an incredibly beauti- in October. After a brief discussion at Targa – at least when the weather is ful sunrise. After the rain of the pre- the drivers’ briefing in the morning, we good anyway. It was really cold and vious day, it was great to see the sun booked the dates. the rain just didn’t stop. It goes without again. It was still cold and windy, but saying that the pace was slow, apart the conditions seemed to be favoura- So now we had the circuit and the from the off-road vehicles that raced ble for racing. perfect charity in the “Make A Wish” by, whose drivers do not have to foundation. We decided to donate all worry about aquaplaning. I reached the The people arrived and the day began: proceeds from the training course. Seneca Lodge in the afternoon. As it registration, technical inspection and With only two months to organise the had been all the way, it was raining and the drivers’ briefing. Everything went event, our organising committee were cold. Things were not looking good. smoothly and we were ready to start; confronted with an incredible task. only the ambulance was missing. After dinner in the Lodge in the com- There had been some confusion about We contacted Mandy Reimert, who had pany of friends from the Club and after timing so we had to wait for half an recently organised the second annual a few cocktails in the bar, the atmos- hour until it arrived. That kind of thing Make A Wish event for the Porsche phere slowly began to improve. We normally annoys people, but the Owners’ Club in Laguna Seca, and were all hoping for the best for tomor- atmosphere remained good. After all, asked her for suggestions. She pled- row’s weather. The route back to my a short delay pales into insignificance ged her support, just as our main simple quarters was cold and unplea- compared with what those who bene- sponsor promised us 10,000 dollars, sant. Things were not looking much fit from “Make A Wish” have to go although they wished to remain anony- better. through.

Then it was time to go. With only 85 cars on the track, divided into four groups, we had ample opportunity to learn and practice. On some sections of the circuit, you were actually alone – you felt as though you had somehow missed the chequered flag. We all had to drive a bit slower, as the tyres do not grip so well in the lower tempera- tures as they do in August, but overall everything went well and we had one of the best events that Watkins Glen has seen.

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preparation for another day of driving. And what a day that turned out to be. From start to finish, everything ran like clockwork. It was sunny and mild, a perfect day to round off a perfect event.

What did we do on those two days? We drove, ate, drank and had a good time. It was an absolutely fabulous weekend, which was made even better by the knowledge that we were able to bring something very positive into tragic young lives.

We hope you will be there next year, when the time comes for our Make A Wish event. The power of a child’s wishes eclipses even that of a Porsche.

Two of our members wanted to attach The evening saw a dinner at the Glen Christopher Mahalick, “Make A Wish” stickers to their brand Club. A number of companies had Panorama, February 2003 new GT2. The owners, Mark and Carol generously donated prizes for a raffle: Reynolds, have more than a passing AWE Tuning, CJ’s Tire, Dougherty interest in the foundation, and the Automotive, Mo’s Garage, Teresa’s Porsche Club of America event had special meaning for both of Café, Tire Rack, TrackCam, Windward President: Tom Bobbitt them. Mark explained his donation to Performance, and Watkins Glen Race- Tel.: +1 757 259 78 23 “Make A Wish”: “I know from personal way. E-mail: [email protected] experience what these wishes mean to small children. John Russell, a boy The Glen Club is in an excellent loca- from my neighbourhood, was diagno- tion directly adjacent to a section of sed with a rare form of cancer at the the circuit called Esses. Inside is a age of two. He was a lovely kid with large bar (which we made good use of) the same hopes, wishes and dreams and an even larger dining room. as any other young boy. About a year Upstairs is a spectator’s terrace, from ago, the “Make A Wish” foundation where you can see the track from a made his wish for a Wendy house in totally different perspective than from the garden come true. He was so your car. From here, you could even pleased with it that he showed his see when drivers changed gears. new house to everyone who visited. He enjoyed playing in it so much. The dinner was absolutely excellent. Unfortunately, John Russell died last The surroundings were also ideal – top September. There was nothing anyone marks to the Glen Club team! could do to prevent his death, but at least his life was brightened up by The evening was great and finished the people who had donated money to with a lot of exhausted drivers, who the foundation.” returned to their rooms to relax in

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Club Porsche de France, Région Méditerranée Welcome to Catalonia

convoy stopped in front of the monast- ery. Founded in the year 833, the monastery experienced its golden age between the 10th and 12th centuries. The elegant terraced tower stretched up into an azure sky with the snow covered peak of Canigou in the back- ground.

A guide told us the history of the four churches that were built successively in Cuxa.

After this visit, our journey through the area around Canigou led to Vernet les Bains. We were applauded as we passed through the snowy village, whose inhabitants clearly appreciated how special a Porsche is. One Boxster needed a push after refuelling because of the snow. “That would never have happened to me in my Carrera 4”, was the owner’s only comment. Luckily the weather forecast for a 800 metres from the beach, this hotel weekend of rain in the Eastern Pyre- offered us the very best in comfort and On the return leg of the journey, we nees was wrong. At least on Saturday relaxation. After lunch, we set off for a visited Villefranche de Conflent, a 12th 22nd February, beautiful sunshine tour. At Prades, we left the national century fortified town and then it was accompanied us along the Autoroute highway to drive on the country roads time to head back to St. Cyprien. du Soleil towards Perpignan. We had inland. In Saint-Michel-de-Cuxa, our not been in this area for three years.

A few kilometres before our destina- tion, a `77 3.0l 911 was suddenly at the side of the road. Its owner, the famous Mac Joel Gyver, had made an unsuccessful attempt to repair a defective distributor cap. The solidarity of Porsche drivers was once again demonstrated, as we put a smile back on the face of our unlucky friend with a new distributor cap.

More than 20 Porsches arrived in front of the Hotel Mas d’Huston on the Gulf of St. Cyprien: Boxsters, 911s, 930s, 964s, 993s and 996s. Surrounded by an outstanding golf course and only

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After an aperitif in Maury, over an At the Tambour winery in Banyuls, a excellent dinner we had ample oppor- wine tasting session awaited us. After tunity for conversation and, of course, a delicious lunch at the Plage des to praise the capabilities of our won- Elmes, we rounded off the weekend in derful cars, which had battled bravely Colliure with the traditional family through the snow. photography in front of the Templar fortress. On the Sunday, we set off at 9h30 towards the coast as far as Argèles, We would love to return here next year. before taking the Route des Cretes. The road was good and had plenty of Mario Pages bends, which is just what our cars need. We stopped for a photo break at the Col de Serre. We took the descent Club Porsche de France at a more leisurely pace. Région Méditerranée President: Jean Paaul Viala Tel.: +33 (0)467 69 48 92 Fax: +33 (0)467 69 48 92

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Porsche Club Konstanz 20 years of the Porsche Club Konstanz

We are pleased that many of our After the festive meal, a varied pro- members have actively participated in gramme started, which those present the Porsche weekends, driven in the will remember for a long time. Of championship races, gained points course, we are very proud to have a and been very successful. Some peo- well-known artist like Fred van Halen in ple recalled when the Porsche Club our Club. Fred arranged this excellent Konstanz was honoured as the best programme. For example, he signed team at a Trophy race. And that means up two colleagues who appear on something, when you consider that we television as “Volker & Gerd”. These have between 30 and 35 members. entertainers and magicians sawed a For years, we have been organising man in half before our very eyes driver training courses, for example at (thankfully he later climbed out of the the Hockenheim Ring or in Misano, box in one piece) and entertained the Italy. “Over the years, we have made guests with some incredible poems. friendships with many other Clubs, Meanwhile, the Hobi duo, best known for their appearances in the Konstanz festival scene, exercised our laughter muscles with their act. Then came the absolute highlight, as Fred van Halen himself took the stage with his talking bird Aki. Anyone who has ever seen him will know the hilarity his perfor- mances cause. In no time at all, it was The Porsche Club Konstanz anniver- after midnight. The musicians had sary celebrations were held at the end been looking on reproachfully, as they of 2002 on the island of Mainau in Lake had hardly had a chance to play yet. To Constance. Mainau, also known as the make up for it, we then allowed them island of flowers, lived up to its name to play into well the early hours. All in even in winter. As they arrived, guests all, it was an extremely successful were welcomed in the castle grounds anniversary celebration. with a hot “Glög”, a Swedish drink pre- pared in a large pot over an open fire Uschi Schelle and served hot. It was a good idea, as you can soon start to freeze at a stan- ding open-air reception in winter. Porsche Club Konstanz e.V. President Reinhold Schelle Later, everyone moved into a beauti- Tel.: +49 (0)7531 4 32 75 fully decorated room, where our Fax: +49 (0)7531 4 32 75 President Reinhold Schelle welcomed the guests to the celebrations. In his which we have maintained to this day”, speech, he briefly reviewed the Club’s Reinhold Schelle emphasised, earning history to date. A lot has happened a nod of agreement from Heinz Dorr, in the past 20 years, not just in social former President of the Porsche Club terms but also in the motorsport Allgäu. sphere.

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7. Classic Reportage Porsche Diesel Club Europa e.V. Ernst Bladt reaches 80

Anyone who has anything to do with On 28th December 2002, Ernst Bladt present, he presented an enamel Porsche diesel tractors knows Ernst celebrated his 80th birthday in Erda. shield with a Porsche Junior motif on Bladt. Bladt knows more than anyone Harald S. Stegen, President and 1st behalf of the Club. about them, and many Porsche owners Chairman of the Porsche Diesel Club go to him for information and tips on Europa e.V., drove to the birthday Numerous well-wishers turned up and restoring and repairing their tractors. party to congratulate him and to join in the telephone was ringing constantly. this venerable occasion. As a birthday Club member and master confectio- ner Wolfgang Stock took the opportu- nity to present the birthday boy with a cake bearing the Bladt emblem.

It was a great day, and we all hope that our honorary member Ernst will be providing us with help and advice for many more years to come.

Porsche Diesel Club Europa e.V. President: Harald S. Stegen Tel.: +49 (0)429 846 84 70 Fax: +49 (0)429 846 84 80

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