PorscheNews 01/2010
Zero compromise. The new Panamera and Panamera 4.
It’s always best to seek the solution nearest to home. The new 911 Turbo S The brief was not a saloon. Not a four-seater. Not Efficiency demands performance. Charged. a four-wheel drive. The brief was Porsche. Sportscar technology for 4. © Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, 2010 Porsche Intelligent Performance The new 911 GT3 Hybrid and the new Cayenne S All texts, images and other information in this brochure are the copyright of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Reproduction, distribution or other use without prior written consent from Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is prohibited. And the main concern for us – and you? – is not Hybrid. The vehicle models shown represent the features available in Germany. They may also contain customised optional features that are not standard for the vehicle series and are only just about moving from A to B. It’s about sporty available for an additional fee. Due to country-specific conditions and requirements, some models or optional features may not be available in all countries. Please request information about the available optional features from your local Porsche Centre/dealer or your importer. Subject to changes in design, features or scope of delivery as well as errors and dynamics. A special relationship with the road. Porsche Design Driver’s Selection deviations in colour. It’s about 4 doors and 4 seats in one Porsche. The fascination of Porsche: also a hit with the Porsche, Panamera, 911, Carrera, Cayenne, PCM, PCCB, PDK, PSM, Tequipment and the Porsche Crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Porscheplatz 1, 70435 Stuttgart, Germany. And it’s about efficiency, as ever at Porsche. customers of tomorrow. www.porsche.com status: 03/2010 Printed in Singapore The new Panamera and the new Panamera 4. Our response to the challenges of the future: Further themes: Porsche Intelligent Performance.
The Porsche 935 “Baby” from 1977 Porsche News Philippines Dear Friends of Porsche, The lightest Porsche 911 Keep yourself up-to-date with the latest news there ever was. and events in Philippines. From the outset, we have been driven by a single principle: efficiency. Our aim is always to get the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia very best out of each and every drop of fuel. This Season review 2009 and newsletter presents an array of new models that a preview of season 2010. demonstrate just how convincing the combination of efficiency and performance can be. The new Panamera and Panamera 4, for example. Rarely has there been such a winning combination of sense and sensation.
As fascinating as it’s efficient: the new 911 Turbo S. Enhanced performance with similar consumption to the 911 Turbo. An in-depth look at the highest- performance 911 of all time.
Our focus on history is dedicated to an exceptional car. The lightest Porsche 911 that ever existed. A unique and successful excursion into the world of small-scale two-litre vehicles: the 935 “Baby”.
The end of one exhilirating Porsche Carrera Cup Asia season only means one thing: the start of another. Read more about the 2009 season review, as well as an exclusive sneak-peek into the 2010 season.
And finally, find out the latest news and happenings in Philippines.
Enjoy reading!
Robert Coyiuto, Jr. Chairman The new Panamera and Panamera 4
Steel spring suspension is standard in both models, offering excellent comfort despite its sports tuning. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) or adaptive air suspension including PASM are available on request. Porsche Stability Management (PSM), an automatic adjustment system providing stabilisation when driving dynamics are pushed to the limit, is a standard feature. Improving traction, improving safety.
All that and a total weight starting at only 1,730 kg. Fun comes as part of the package.
Here’s the proof: the new Panamera accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 s. Top speed: 261 km/h. With optional PDK it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 s. Top speed: 259 km/h. Figures for the Panamera 4: from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 s and a top speed of 257 km/h.
Zero compromise. Consumption/Emissions Panamera Panamera 4 Manual gearbox/PDK* –/PDK* Extra-urban in I/100 km 7.9/7.1 –/7.3 The new Panamera and Panamera 4. Urban in I/100 km 17.1/13.1 –/13.5 Total in I/100 km 11.3/9.3 –/9.6
CO2 emissions in g/km 265/218 –/225 Sure, responsibility comes first. But who said you can’t listen to your heart – and act responsibly The data presented was recorded using the Euro 5 test procedure (715/2007/ EC and 692/2008/EC) and the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) on standard at the same time? We don’t see it as a conflict. Only a principle: efficiency. It makes sense and it’s specification vehicles. Options may affect fuel consumption and performance. This data was not recorded on one individual vehicle, does not constitute part of the offer and is provided solely for the purposes of comparison between the sensational. respective models. For more information, please contact your Porsche Centre or local dealer. *Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK). The Technology. Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) including auto start-stop function is also available. For rapid gear The performance principle of the Panamera and shifting without breaking traction, plus enhanced Panamera 4: The new 3.6-litre V6 naturally aspirated performance and driving comfort – combined with engine is efficient and sporty, delivering 220 kW lower fuel consumption. (300 hp) and 400 Nm torque. The direct fuel injection technology (DFI) and VarioCam Plus The power transmission of the new Panamera 4 uses supplied as standard ensure efficient combustion, the active all-wheel drive of Porsche Traction Manage- a significant boost to performance and torque, ments (PTM), supplied as standard, and the 7-speed and low fuel consumption for the performance. Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) including auto start- The new Panamera features a 6-gear transmission stop function – also a standard feature. that transfers power to the rear axle. A 7-speed The new Panamera and Panamera 4 The design.
The external features of the Panamera and Panamera 4: 18-inch Panamera wheels, black brake callipers and 2 single tailpipes. Matte black side window trim. The new Panamera’s special features: black double slats in the front-end lateral air intake grilles, and black grained rear apron with diffusor. The visual hallmark of the new Panamera 4: titanium- finish double slats and diffusor in rear apron with fins.
Inner values include plentiful comfort and plentiful space. Two single rear seats which can be folded down separately or together to give a total of up to 1,263 litres of space. Automatic air-conditioning as a standard feature. Partial leather interior available in a choice of 3 colours. Seats, inner armrests and inner side seat bolsters, door handles, armrests on door and centre console are in embossed leather, while the shift lever, gear selector and steering wheel rim come in smooth-finish leather.
Visual features: 3-spoke sports steering wheel, black instrument dials and interior trim in high-gloss black.
Interior of the new Panamera The new Panamera and Panamera 4 models com- bine two worlds: sporty and rational. Comfortable, Luggage compartment with rear seats folded down 3-spoke sports steering wheel with paddle shifters Central console in two-tone Masala Red and Cream luxurious, ideal for long journeys – and Porsche in every fibre of their being.
Find out more in the Web special at: www.porsche.com/panamera-4 The new 911 Turbo S
The new 911 Turbo S. Efficiency demands performance. Charged.
View of the interior of the new 911 Turbo S Perhaps the new 911 Turbo S is the epitome of a alignment raising maximum boost pressure by 0.2 pioneering Porsche virtue: satisfaction is not an to 1.2 bar, the 3.8-litre boxer drive system delivers option, standstill is inconceivable. 390 kW (530 hp) with variable turbine geometry between 6250 1/min and 6750 1/min. Maximum The 911 Turbo S models stand for pure performance torque is an impressive 700 Nm between 2100 1/ – expressed unmistakably in their driving min and 4250 1/min. In other words, 30 hp and 50 performance. Packing the combination of Porsche Nm more than the 911 Turbo. Doppelkupplung (PDK) and Sport Chrono Package Turbo including dynamic engine bearings as But efficiency is always clearly in our sights. Thanks standard features, the 911 Turbo S breaks through to technologies such as direct fuel injection (DFI), the 100-km/h barrier from a standing start in a VTG, VarioCam Plus and expansion intake manifold, mere 3.3 seconds - the best time ever achieved by fuel consumption and emissions remain at the same a Porsche standard model. 0 to 200 km/h: low level for comparable performance standards. 10.8 seconds. Top speed: 315 km/h. Driving dynamics were also enhanced, including the addition of Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) including mechanical rear axle differential. With modified valve control and engine management The new 911 Turbo S
The new 911 Turbo S Cabriolet. Consumption/Emissions Turbo S Turbo S Cabriolet
Extra-urban in I/100 km 8.1 8.2 It’s all about the intense thrill of open-top driving. Urban in I/100 km 16.5 16.7 Combined in I/100 km 11.4 11.5 Complemented by the impressive power of the CO2 emissions in g/km 268 270 3.8-litre boxer engine. Performance specs are The data presented was recorded using the Euro 5 test procedure (715/2007/ EC and 692/2008/EC) and the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) on standard identical to those of the coupé. To practically specification vehicles. Options may affect fuel consumption and performance. This data was not recorded on one individual vehicle, does not constitute part of the offer and is provided solely for the purposes of comparison between the eliminate torsional flexing, the bodywork was respective models. For more information, please contact your Porsche Centre designed for exceptional torsional rigidity and or local dealer. flexional resistance, thus retaining the precision and directness of coupé driving. Like its predecessors, the new 911 Turbo S Cabriolet also has a fabric hood. For obvious reasons: it jettisons unnecessary pounds at the right point and maintains a low centre of gravity.
The design of the new 911 Turbo S models.
The visuals: dynamic, without getting hysterical. Sporty, without getting raucous. In short: No frills. No bells and whistles. No doubt.
The front-end lateral air intake grilles feature two-tone leather interiors in black and cream or titanium-finish slats. Daytime running lights are lower black and titanium blue as standard. and, like the indicators, feature LED technology for extra brightness and characteristic style. The The new 911 Turbo S. The most powerful dynamic cornering light – a standard feature – interpretation of the 911 Turbo principle. Turbo- enhances safety. As the eyes take in the side view, charged with the urgent aspiration to outperform the forged aluminium wheels of the 911 Turbo S performance. Again and again. models – in RS Spyder design with central locking – reveal a flash of yellow brake caliper from the Find out more in the Web special at: standard Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake www.porsche.com/turbo-s (PCCB). 19-inch Turbo II wheels are available as an optional extra – free of charge.
The interior is governed by efficient ergonomics. Change gear like a racing driver with the 3-spoke sports steering wheel with paddle shifters – ergonomically positioned behind the spokes – as standard. Pull to the right, and the PDK changes up a gear; pull to the left, and you move down a gear. In addition, 911 Turbo S models exclusively feature Porsche Intelligent Performance
Performance – directly on demand. More acceleration. Porsche Intelligent Performance brings hybrid More speed. Or load reduction for the combustion technology to racetrack and road. engine. And thus more efficiency. The new Cayenne S Hybrid.
The interplay of forces also has a name in the new Cayenne S Hybrid: Parallel Full Hybrid. An intelligent combination of combustion engine and electric motor that enables both drives to make the most of their strengths. In other words, only the drive that is currently needed is in operation at any one time. Significantly reducing consumption. But not performance. We would never put an alternative drive system on the road if we couldn’t give it the power of a Porsche. Because only this combination stands for Porsche Intelligent Performance.
The new six-cylinder Cayenne S Hybrid has the acceleration of an eight-cylinder – but significantly lower consumption. Delivering more agility, more efficiency – and more driving pleasure. A sporty take on the hybrid principle? We’d say it’s the Porsche Hybrid module take on the hybrid principle. Porsche Intelligent Performance. Summing up The result: a harmonious overall concept. The principle How do these elements work together? The our commitment to sportscar design. And the of achieving the maximum from limited means. electric motors are situated directly on the front Porsche Intelligent Performance. So simple. philosophy of our engineers: performance Drawn from the racetrack, it’s at the heart of every axle. Whenever the driver reduces speed or brakes, without intelligence is nothing. Races aren’t won Porsche: Porsche Intelligent Performance. And thus they switch to generator operation. The energy thus by simply piling on the horsepower. Ideas, and also in the new 911 GT3 R Hybrid and the new recovered powers a third electric motor integrated ideas alone, power the way forward. For improved Cayenne S Hybrid. into the flywheel, which moves the rotor. At up to Find out more in the Web special at: engine efficiency and lighter bodywork. For 40,000 1/min. In other words, the rotor acts as a www.porsche.com/intelligent-performance more performance - of course - but with lower The new 911 GT3 R Hybrid. flywheel and mechanically stores the braking energy consumption. in the form of rotational energy - hence the term You might call it a historic event. We call it the “flywheel energy storage”. Doing away with the Only thus does performance become an everyday future of sports car design: an Eleven Series with typical batteries of hybrid systems. Once the achievement. Only thus can dynamism bring additional electric front-wheel drive. In addition to flywheel is charged after braking, the procedure is supremacy – and safety. And over sixty years of its rear combustion engine, the 911 GT3 R Hybrid reversed, enabling the driver to access the stored Porsche ideas mean that every innovation is rooted has two front electric motors which are powered energy. The result: Additional torque. in a successful tradition – and sporty design only by recovering kinetic energy. This energy is stored makes sense when it follows function. Only then by a flywheel located next to the driver. does the fascination of Porsche become reality. Porsche Design Driver’s Selection
The Fascination of Porsche: 911 Pedal Car
Pedal car with precision chain drive. Adjustable also a hit with the customers of tomorrow. ergonomic sports seat. Steering wheel with switches for horn and engine sounds. Robust blow-molded A Porsche creates emotion – whatever your age. And the range of children’s products from Porsche plastic body. Tested by German safety standards Design Driver’s Selection generate special enthusiasm among young sports car fans. Even the youngest agency (TÜV). Suitable for ages 3+ years. Made in can enjoy all the benefits of a Porsche, with the 911 children’s car or Cayenne Turbo electric toy Germany. car. We proudly present a selection from our fascinating children’s world. More on offer in our online shop. WAP 040 006 0A
Children’s fleece jacket
With hood and two side pockets. Large Porsche 911 GT3 RSR Racetrack Set logo embroidered on the back. 100% polyester. Chilli Red. Sizes: 92/98, 104/110, 116/122, Complete Carrera® “Evolution” track set with 128/134, 140/146. transformer (220 V) and handheld control units. Track length: 6.3 m. Dimensions when assembled: WAP 712 098-146 0A 177 x 205 cm. Including two Porsche 911 GT3 RSR with different racing decals. Vehicles have front and rear lights. Scale 1:32.
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Anti-slip Turbo logo printed on the soles. Placket with full-length press stud fastening. 100% cotton. White/Yachting Blue/Chilli Red. Sizes: 56/62, 68/74. Matching hat with Porsche logo. 100% cotton. One size fits all.
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Lightweight aluminium frame with Porsche logo. Height-adjustable seat and handlebar with detachable Plush 911 car turning radius control and bell. Pneumatic wheels with ball bearings for a smooth ride. Rear handbrake. The Porsche for kids. Embroidered. Washable at Tested by STR in accordance with EU toy safety 30°C. Length: approx. 35 cm. standards. Suitable for ages 3+ years.
WAP 040 002 0A WAP 040 060 17 Porsche Classic Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2009
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia - This “baby” weighs in at only 750 kg. A Thrilling End to 2009. Porsche 935 “Baby” from 1977. With the excitement building race upon race, the 2009 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia season culminated in its closest finish since 2005, with Team StarChase driver Christian Menzel emerging as the championship winner by just a single point.
Porsche Type 935/2.0 “Baby”, 1977
The decision came in the spring of 1977: In future, Development Centre. It was powered by an Porsche planned to tackle its rivals in the smaller air-cooled six-cylinder turbo engine reduced to cc classes too. And so the ultra-light 935 was 1.4 litres cc and packing 380 hp. At a mere 750 kg, scheduled to take part in the two-litre class of the it was the lightest 911 that had ever existed. German Racing Championships. Specifications required a 1.4-litre turbo engine and approved The first trial at Norisring racetrack was imminent, total weight as near as possible to the mandatory and time for optimum preparation was at a premium. minimum weight of 735 kg. Unfortunately, coordination problems resulted in
racing driver Jacky Ickx having to drop out while in The prize presentation ceremony for the PCCA Champions of 2009, L-R: Philip Ma, Yuey Tan, Christian Menzel, Tim Sugden and Darryl O‘Young After only three months of R&D, success: the sixth place due to engine overheating. champion Porsche 935 had metamorphosed into The sheer intensity of each race in the 13-round The series then travelled to Indonesia in August, before the small-scale Porsche 935-2.0 Coupé, affectionately But only three weeks later Porsche came back with season once again demonstrated the competitiveness racing in support of the Formula One SingTel Singapore known as “Baby” at its birthplace, the Weissach a bang. At Hockenheimring, Jacky Ickx achieved the of the region’s premier sportscar series, with Grand Prix. A second race weekend in Shanghai best time in the training rounds and beat the second- the talented field of drivers from Asia Pacific and set up the season finale in Kuala Lumpur over the Find out more on the Internet at: www.porsche.com/classic placed vehicle by 52 seconds. Europe competing on the region’s best circuits, and December 4 – 6 weekend, in what would be one of supporting some of the world’s most prestigious the most electrifying finales in the series’ history. This enabled Porsche to demonstrate its competitive motorsport events. edge, even in the lower cc class (up to 2000 cc) that Right from the start of the final rounds - Rounds was so atypical of Porsche. After only two races, Celebrating its seventh season, the Porsche Carrera 12 & 13 at the Sepang International Circuit, however, “Baby” was put to bed in the museum. Cup Asia began 2009 in support of the FIA Formula Malaysia, points-leader Christian Menzel was fiercely Today, the Porsche 935 is on show in the Porsche One World Championship at the Chinese Grand Prix determined to win the championship, earning pole Museum at Zuffenhausen. in Shanghai. The series would remain in China, next position for the penultimate race in Round 12 and moving to Beijing for the inaugural Fascination Porsche laying down the gauntlet for title rivals Tim Sugden weekend, before joining the Pan Delta Super Racing of GruppeM Racing and Darryl O’Young of Team Festival in the Southern Chinese city of Zhuhai. Jebsen. Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2010
Brilliant Line Up and Impressive Calendar Herald New Season
With a record number of contestants slated to take part in the 2010 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, expect to see a dazzling crop of talent battle it out as reigning, former and potential champions join new faces in what looks set to be a truly sensational eighth season.
An exhilirating Porsche Weekend at the Beijing Goldenport Circuit, China
Darryl was first to answer the challenge, with a For the non-professional Class B field, 2009 proved brilliant victory in the penultimate round ahead of Tim to be another exciting year with many hard-fought and Rodolfo Avila of Asia Racing Team. But the race on-track battles. While it was Hong Kong’s Philip Ma was not without drama, as Christian was penalized in of Jacob & Co Racing who clinched the Class B title, the race for an overly aggressive move at the start, Singaporean Melvin Choo of Corum ThunderAsia meaning that he finished fourth overall and was now Racing applied constant pressure, finishing as 2 race weekends will be held at the Shanghai International Circuit in the 2010 season only three points ahead of his closest rival Tim going runner-up to the title, with compatriot, Team PCS in to the final race. Racing’s Yuey Tan in third place overall. Twenty-three of the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars professional drivers is exciting youngster Rodolfo will line up on the grid, with an exciting field of GT Avila of Macau, 4th overall in his debut season last The dramatic finale in Round 13 lived up to its With the champions crowned, the celebrations got professionals from Asia, New Zealand and Europe year, who has recently been confirmed as the new promise, with Tim crossing the line first, only to have underway and all involved were able to reflect on a and keen amateur racing drivers contesting the Team Jebsen driver. Team Jebsen won the title Christian finish right behind him and thereby clinch his fantastic season, one which certainly will not be 11-round season. twice, in 2006 and 2008, with Hong Kong driver first-ever Porsche Carrera Cup Asia title. Falling just forgotten. Darryl O’Young, and is keen to nurture the exciting one point short of the title - Tim Sugden clinched a Two new firsts can be expected: The new, new talent Avila. well-deserved runner-up position, with Darryl O’Young stronger, wider and quicker Cup car, based on rounding out the overall top three standings. the street-legal 2010 GT3 RS as well as technical O’Young is back with the series and will contest service to be opened to individual teams in season selected rounds along with a full season in the FIA Standings Overall 2010. Combined with its well-deserved reputation World Touring Car Championship. For the remaining Place Car No. Driver Team Points as the pinnacle of GT racing in the region, these races, driving duties will be filled by LKM team mate 1 99 Christian MENZEL Team StarChase 227 new innovations have resulted in arguably the Alan Siu Yuk Lung competing in Class B, while for 2 88 Tim SUGDEN GruppeM Racing 226 strongest field ever assembled in Asia. the Shanghai opener, his brother Siu Tit Lung will 3 55 Darryl O’YOUNG Team Jebsen 192 take the wheel. Standings Class B Reigning champion Christian Menzel of Germany 1 98 Philip MA Jacob & Co Racing 238 2 69 Melvin CHOO Kwok Ming Corum ThunderAsia Racing 225 returns to defend his title with his Chinese Team Former Porsche Carrera Cup Australia champion, and 3 5 Yuey TAN YuHian Team PCS Racing 186 StarChase. Joining him in the Class A category for runner-up in the Asian series in Singapore last year, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2010
New Zealand’s Craig Baird will contest his first full season in the region, competing with Team Porsche Club Singapore Racing.
Hong Kong‘s Marchy Lee will also be joining Class A. Lee, who has also competed in single seaters and touring cars, finished 5th overall in 2008, his first full season in sportscar racing. Jeffrey Lee of Chinese Taipei is also back for a third Porsche Carrera Cup Asia season.
2009 Class B Champions, L-R: Philip Ma, Melvin Choo and Yuey Tan 2009 Class B Champion Philip Ma of Jacob & Co Racing will be back this season, competing for Racing’s Mok Weng Sun are both entered in Class B the first time in Class A. Ma has contested every this season. The PCCA will return for the 2010 season to the Marina Bay Street Circuit as a support race of the Formula One SingTel Singapore Grand Prix in September season of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia since its inception in 2003, and is one of Asia’s most Popular Hong Kong driver Mak Hing Tak of OMAK of motorsport experience while Team mate Choi Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car is nothing short of experienced drivers. Team returns, while Philip Briandet, who made his has been racing for more than a decade. spectacular, and a great way to mark the true debut with the series for a one-off race in Malaysia coming of age of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia.” The bumper entry in Class B sees the return of last year, has entered for a full season. OpenRoad Racing is fielding three cars for brothers The 11-round, six-meeting calendar sees the series young Singaporean hotshot Yuey Tan, 3rd overall Marcel and Francis Tjia and Christian Chia, while support two rounds of the FIA Formula One World after his first full season with the series last year, In addition to the familiar faces, the Porsche brothers Wayne and John Shen are racing for Championship, in Shanghai in April and the 2010 competing with new team Wimobilize McElrea Carrera Cup Asia also welcomes a host of Class B Modena Motorsports. Porsche SC Global Carrera Cup Asia – Singapore, Racing. newcomers this year. as a support race of the Formula One SingTel Hong Kong brothers Terence and Morris Ku look Singapore Grand Prix in September. The race Upping the ante in the category, Team Kangshun’s Racing for Dyna Ten Motorsport are Kenneth Lau set to be sharing driving duties. The pair have calendar also includes six races across China Ringo Chong and Team Porsche Club Singapore and Michael Choi of Hong Kong. Lau has 20 years competed in both sportscar and touring car series during the year, and 2 rounds over the Asian in Asia, and are entered with Team DAYCRAFT. Festival of Speed weekend at the new F1 track in The new 911 GT3 Cup car South Korea in August. Vietnam-based Frenchman Jean-Marc Merlin, a competitor in sprint and endurance races is entered Find out more on the Internet at: by Team J2M Racing. Hong Kong driver Jacky Yeung www.porsche.com/pcca is another newcomer, and began racing in 1995, as is US-based Canadian Shim Ching who makes his series debut with Asia Pacific Motorsports.
Commenting on the sterling line-up, Series Manager Ian Geekie, a motorsport veteran of more than two decades, said: “This is by far the most exciting and talented field ever assembled in Asia. We have the irresistible combination of international professionals, up-and-coming youngsters, and newcomers. The Porsche Training and Recruitment Center Asia
With Porsche, workers shift to life’s fast lane Courtesy of Ms. Tina Arceo-Dumlao, Philippine Daily Inquirer
Early this year, 25 year-old Raymond de la Cruz will leave his home country for the first time for Dubai, United Arab Emirates as a certified Porsche Service Mechanic, where he will work as one of the service experts of the growing Porsche Centre there.
His extensive training in service mechatronics at the Porsche Training and Recruitment Center Asia (PTRCA), housed at the PGA Cars’ Porsche showroom on Edsa, has enabled him to fulfill his promise to himself to provide his family a better life. All smiles as scholars go about their daily program at the PTRCA.
The training program at the first facility of its kind ensure the continuing development of an elite corps Dr. Stefan Knirsch, Director After Sales, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG (right) and Mr. Herwart Fleischer visiting the Porsche Training and Recruitment outside Porsche’s headquarters in Germany was of trained Porsche technicians, seeing how it was Center Asia made possible by the strong partnership between common for his employees to seek opportunities months of specialized training ensue, with additional Thorsten Hagel, to experiment, learn and not be Porsche and the Don Bosco Technical Institute – a abroad. English and communication lessons to further afraid to make mistakes. leader in automotive training in the Philippines known prepare them for their future roles as Porsche to produce skilled and motivated graduates. Under the scholarship and training program that got technicians locally and abroad. “We were told that we already have the skills, that off the ground in April 2008, around 30 students the engines are basically the same, but that the The center is the brainchild of exclusive Philippine of the Don Bosco Manpower Skills Training Center, De la Cruz was inspired by the teachers’ message technologies are different. Those are what we had to Porsche importer PGA Cars chair Robert Coyiuto chosen for their high skills level in basic automotive that he would learn not just skills but values at the end learn and master during our theoretical and hands-on Jr., who decided to set up an institution that would repair, are taken in as scholars every year. Six of his course. After bringing a dead engine back to life training at the Porsche Centre,” says de la Cruz.
Shown are the third class of PTRCA scholars with, seated from L-R: Technical Director of Don Bosco Technical Institute, Fr. Edwin Ulanday SDB, German for the first time, he was hooked. “I got a different Hagel, who also represents Porsche Asia Pacific Embassy Cultural Attache, Thomas Schrod, Porsche Asia Pacific After Sales Manager, Herwart Fleischer, Porsche Philippines Head, Roberto Coyiuto III, PGA Cars Chairman, Robert Coyiuto, Jr., Porsche Training and Recruitment Center Asia Technical Training Manager, Thorsten Hagel and PGA Cars feeling from getting an engine up and running. I never Pte. Ltd., says he was optimistic that the Philippines Director, Benedicto Coyiuto. felt like that before. I was fulfilled and happy knowing would produce even more certified Porsche Service I had accomplished something,” says de la Cruz. Mechatronics given the growing demand in emerging “I have loved automotive repair ever since.” and growing markets.
That passion, dedication and confidence in his “There will always be a need for qualified technical abilities came across when he was interviewed for people,” says Hagel, “And Filipinos particularly are the PTRCA scholarship. Now, he and 15 others are known for being adaptive, and used to working proud holders of certificates as Porsche Service abroad. The facility with English is another benefit.” Mechatronics, making them eligible to work in As for de la Cruz, an exciting time awaits for him Porsche Centres around the world. in Dubai, and his parents could not be prouder of him. With Porsche’s help, his dream of being able to Although initially hesitant, he and his classmates were support his parents well into their old age looks as if encouraged by their Technical Training Manager, it’s finally coming true.n