Eighth and final race of the FIA World Endurance championship in São Paulo, Brazil: Victory for Porsche’s number 14.
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The race held at the FIA World Endurance world, created in close collaboration Championship WEC on the Interlagos cir- between Porsche Community Management cuit in São Paulo marked the first victory and the Porsche Clubs. for the Porsche 919 Hybrid. At the same time, it was the eighth and therefore the We will be keeping the familiar and time- final race held during the championships. tested segments from our previous PDF Porsche did it: The first race won in an ex- version. This means you will still be able to citing and demanding début season – a find all the relevant Porsche AG informa- brilliant return after a 16-year absence. tion, just as before. The Information Ex- Porsche and the 919 Hybrid are ready to change will continue to inform you of the rise to the challenge once again at the FIA offers available from Porsche Sales and World Endurance Championship in 2015. Marketing as a Porsche Service. And last Dr. Kjell Gruner Marketing Manager Porsche will be in position at the starting but not least, our joint Club World will take line of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a third an important, central position in the online 919 Hybrid. version.
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Editor: Sandra Siegloch Porsche Community Management Work of art for Zuffenhausen Layout and design: Porsche presents the draft of a sculpture on Porscheplatz Büro Linientreu Büro für Gestaltung, Stuttgart Photographic evidence: Porsche AG is planning to integrate a work of art as a new landmark for visitors, employ- Authors of the contributions ees and fellow citizens at its headquarters in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. The sculpture will Porsche AG be erected on the roundabout in the centre of the intersection controlled by traffic lights on Porscheplatz. The aim is to achieve a visual link with the Porsche Museum by creating Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche an interesting and living scenic impression and so providing an additional upgrade of the Aktiengesellschaft northern Stuttgart district. Porscheplatz 1 D-70435 Stuttgart The work of art is approx. 24 m high and measures about 10 m around its base. It con- Germany sists of three steles, each of which has a Porsche 911 perched on its top. The cars stem www.porsche.com from various model years to document the history of the sports car icon, which has rolled off the production lines in Zuffenhausen for the past 50 years. The roundabout, Your team at Porsche Community previously covered with white gravel, will be grassed over and the sculpture will then ap- Management: pear to be striving upward from it. Sandra Siegloch E-mail: [email protected] The position of the work of art does not contravene any existing traffic regulations or Tel.: +49 (0)711 911- 2 32 53 disturb the existing infrastructure. During the implementation phase, Porsche will co-op- Claudia Schäffner erate closely with traffic authorities and take measures to allow traffic to flow undis- E-mail: [email protected] turbed. Work will be performed outside peak traffic times and will therefore take place Tel.: +49 (0)711 911- 2 32 51 during the summer holidays in 2015. Mathias Menner E-mail: [email protected] Currently, the company is working together with the City of Stuttgart to provide the gen- Tel.: +49 (0)711 911- 2 32 47 eral preconditions relating to planning law. The sculpture will be inaugurated in an offi- Benjamin Marjanac cial ceremony in autumn next year. E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: +49 (0)711 911- 2 32 49
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Contents 01 News from Porsche AG
06 Premiere – Panamera Exclusive Series 11 919 Hybrid – Racing to a first victory
02 Information Exchange
32 Porsche Travel Club 2015 – Discovering the world with Porsche 34 Porsche Sport Driving School – The partner at your side 35 Porsche Museum – PORSCHE. PANIC. POWER. An exhibition by and with Udo Lindenberg 36 Porsche Christophorus – Exklusive offer for Porsche Club members 37 Porsche Club Management – Porsche Club Lounge in Le Mans 2015 39 Porsche Classic – Product highlights
03 Reports
42 Porsche Club Méditerranée – Paradis Porsche in Saint-Tropez 48 Porsche 356 Registry – West Coast Holiday 2014 52 European Porsche Club Committee – 13th to 16th November 2014 in Leipzig 54 Porsche Club Management – Visiting the Strähle Porsche Swap 55 Porsche Club Management – Farewell Benjamin Marjanac
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01 News from Porsche AG panamera exclusive series Strictly limited series of the Panamera from the Porsche Exclusive Manufactury
The comfort of a limousine, the heart of a sports car: That’s the idea of the Panamera. Interpreted by the Porsche Exclusive Manufactury as luxuriously as never before.
The result: the Panamera Exclusive Series. Limited to 100 pieces worldwide.
Porsche Panamera range: combined fuel consumption 10.7 - 6.4 l/100 km; CO2emissions 249 - 169 g/km; efficiency class: F–B
Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executive: urban fuel consumption 15.1 l/100 km; extra-urban 7.9 l/100 km; combined 10.5 l/100 km; CO2 emissions 245 g/km; efficiency class: E Porsche Club News 4/14
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A new breed of Panamera. A turbo promising performance beyond all convention. An S that has always stood for more power and sportivity with Porsche. In short: a top standard sports car.
The Panamera Turbo S Executive was stylishly refined to turn it into the Panamera Executive series. With a great deal of dedication and elegant details. With a particularly exquisite leather interior by Poltrona Frau, one of the most renowned leather manufacturers in the world. With a unique paint- work progression both on the exterior and on selected decorative elements in the interior. And with the fascination for that special something that has always marked out Porsche Exclusive.
Porsche Panamera range: combined fuel consumption 10.7 - 6.4 l/100 km; CO2emissions 249 - 169 g/km; efficiency class: F–B
Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executive: urban fuel consumption 15.1 l/100 km; extra-urban 7.9 l/100 km; combined 10.5 l/100 km; CO2 emissions 245 g/km; efficiency class: E Porsche Club News 4/14 01 News from Porsche AG
Exquisite luxury and particularly com- prehensive standard features are on offer from the Porsche Panamera Exclu- sive Series. Finished in the Exclusive factory, the series is limited to 100 units worldwide. It is based on the Panamera Turbo S Executive, the 570 hp (419 kW) top version of the grand tourer with a long wheelbase and very gener- ously proportioned rear passenger space. The world premiere takes place at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Being provided by Porsche for the first time on the Panamera Exclusive Series is a two-colour, graduated paintwork: below the door handles Exclusive accessory: a contrast is created with the timeless deep On request, a custom-fit luggage set is available for the Panamera – made of the same high-quality black metallic paint by a chestnut brown me- leather as the interior, including the perforation. tallic colour that runs in the background along the lines of the car to the rear. Each Panamera with the graduated paintwork is done by hand in order to ensure a harmonious blend of co- lour. The front air inlet grilles and the 20-inch wheels in the Sport Classic design are, for in- The main components of the multimedia sys- The Porsche Panamera Exclusive Series is stance, also deep black metallic. tem, fitted as standard in this limited edition, now available to be ordered and costs 249,877 are two high-resolution 10.1-inch touchscreens Euro, including value added tax and country- The interior is also very elegantly finished. All in the back with built-in camera and integrated specific features. The limited series is avail- of the seats and the lower door panels are DVD player. The system facilitates comprehen- able only as a left-hand drive car. covered in Poltrona Frau leather in the presti- sive business and entertainment functions, in- gious Italian brand’s Agatha Chestnut Brown cluding in combination with mobile Internet ac- Porsche Exclusive stands for the highest form colour. The skins being used for the Panamera cess. The sound is played out either via cord- of individualisation direct from the factory. Exclusive Series are all hand-picked and ex- less headphones or the Burmester high-end Since its formation in 1986, limited editions ceptionally soft. In order to enable seat venti- surround sound system. have repeatedly showcased new design ideas lation, the seats’ centre panels are perforated and what is technically achievable. Completed – exclusively for this limited edition in the form In the interior of every vehicle of the Panamera by hand in the Porsche Exclusive factory, of the Porsche crest. The upper door trim is in Exclusive Series is a tag showing its individual every vehicle underlines the manufacturer’s black milled nappa leather. Chestnut brown limited edition number. On the outside hand- craftsmanship and passion for detail. stitching in selected places create contrasting made badges behind the front air intakes show touches. Inspired by the two-colour exterior like a signature that the vehicle originates from paintwork, the decorative interior trim ele- the Porsche Exclusive factory. ments also feature a blend of colours: a transi- tion to the rear from classic walnut burl wood As an optional extra, Porsche is offering a into a deep black piano lacquer surface. matching, five-piece luggage set, which is like- wise made of high-quality Poltrona Frau leather A world premiere is being given in the Pana- and features both perforations in the shape of mera Exclusive Series to Porsche’s newly de- the Porsche crest and Exclusive Series em- Public relations and press veloped Rear Seat Entertainment System Plus. bossing. Product press
10 Porsche Panamera range: combined fuel consumption 10.7 - 6.4 l/100 km; CO2emissions 249 - 169 g/km; efficiency class: F–B
Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executive: urban fuel consumption 15.1 l/100 km; extra-urban 7.9 l/100 km; combined 10.5 l/100 km; CO2 emissions 245 g/km; efficiency class: E Porsche Club News 4/14
01 News from Porsche AG Racing to a first victory FIA World Endurance Championship, WEC, LMP1 and GTE Pro Class A retrospective.
First victory for the Porsche 919 Hybrid: track on the 12th of June 2013. During this pe- pole position. At the 24 hours of Le Mans, a Romain Dumas, Neel Jani and Marc Lieb riod, a new office building and a workshop for Porsche 919 Hybrid led for a total of 37 laps, emerged victorious at the six-hour race Le Mans Class 1 (LMP1) prototypes were built only to drop out due to engine damage just at São Paulo with the innovative Le Mans at the Porsche Development Centre in Weis- two hours before the finish line – while it was prototype. It was the eighth and final run sach. The team grew from zero to 230 racing still on track for second place. Despite the cha- in the FIA World Endurance Champion- sports experts, with 150 of them being engi- otic weather in Austin in September, the team ship WEC series. And it was only at the neers. And the most complex race car that was once again on course to win until a defect beginning of the season that Porsche re- Porsche has ever built came into being in re- resulted in a loss of power. In October in Fuji, turned to the top category of endurance cord time. Leading the Porsche team are Fritz and in November in Shanghai, the team had racing after a 16-year absence. Enzinger (Head of LMP1), Alexander Hitzinger two problem-free six-hour races and were thril- as Technical Director and Andreas Seidl as led about winning two more third places, and This development was already characterised Team Principle. the second pole position in Shanghai. The se- by its rapid tempo – less than two years venth race saw them take the next step for- passed between the decision to return to the The racing début at Silverstone resulted in first ward: after their third pole position, both dri- top category of the sports car world champi- place on the podium on the first attempt. At ver teams stood proudly on the podium. The onship 2011 and the Porsche 919 Hybrid’s the second six-hour race in May at Belgium’s grand finale in São Paulo finally found them at début drive on the manufacturer‘s own test Spa-Francorchamps, Porsche earned its first the very top.
Where it all began: Porsche 919 Hybrid on track at Silverstone
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01 News from Porsche AG 1st race / Silverstone A successful racing début
The eagerly anticipated racing premiere of the hour and 15 minutes. The Porsche 911 RSR proved innovative Porsche 919 Hybrid at the sports to be unbeatable in the GTE Pro class, despite diffi- car world championship WEC was a resound- cult conditions. The Manthey Porsche team started ing success. The trio comprised of Timo Bernhard, off the season with a dual win. The Porsche works Brendon Hartley and Mark Webber grabbed a third drivers Marco Holzer, Frédéric Makowiecki and Rich- place finish with the technically highly complex Le ard Lietz were victorious with their Porsche 911 RSR Mans prototype right at the start of the season at in the crowded GTE Pro class. Their works driver col- Britain’s Silverstone. With 24 minutes of the sched- leagues Patrick Pilet, Jörg Bergmeister and Nick uled six hours remaining, the race was called off due Tandy won second place after a hard-fought contest to heavy rain. After 165 laps on the 5.891 kilometre in the opening race. course, Webber swept the 919 Hybrid across the fin- ish line behind the safety car. The sister car driven by Romain Dumas (F), Neel Jani (CH) and Marc Lieb had to drop out of the race due to a defect after one
“The results of our return to the top class in endurance motor sports are nothing to sneeze at. The preparations, course of activities, and discipline in the pit and behind the steering wheel of the two Porsche 919 Hybrids were very good. I am really proud!” Wolfgang Hatz, Board Member, Research and Development, Porsche AG
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01 News from Porsche AG 2nd race / Spa-Francorchamps
Pole position and fourth place
Car number 14, driven by Romain Dumas, Neel Jani theless, the Porsche team fulfilled what they de- and Marc Lieb, started from the pole position in Spa- clared to be their most important task for that week- Francorchamps and was able to claim the lead for a end: to bring both LMP1 race cars across the finish long time. But then incidents occurred which cost line. In addition, the Porsche 919 Hybrid’s pace was time: Dumas had to fix an electrical problem by using most impressive; it was the fastest car at Spa-Fran- a reactivation process on the fly, and finally Jani was corchamps for long stretches of the race. forced to make an additional pit stop due to a slow leak in a tyre. After winning a podium spot in the Jörg Bergmeister and Patrick Pilet, driving in the GTE opening race in Silverstone, Number 14 then scored Pro class, seized second place after a noteworthy fourth place. catch-up chase. Their colleagues behind the wheel and Silverstone winners Marco Holzer and Frédéric The drivers Timo Bernhard, Brendon Hartley and Makowiecki finished sixth in the second 911 RSR. Mark Webber in the sister car, with number 20, had even less luck. Starting from fifth place, they quickly advanced to the third position, but were then forced to the back of the field by technical problems. Never-
“That was a weekend with lots of positive moments – for example, the qualifying round and our lap times during the race. But today it also became apparent that we still need to improve in a few areas. Nevertheless, we were very much on the same level as our competitors.” Andreas Seidl, Team Principle LMP1
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01 News from Porsche AG 3rd race / Le Mans Impressive performance
After an impressive start by both 919 Hybrids, the back into the pit solely on electric power. The me- Porsche team came away empty-handed after the chanics weren’t able to repair the damage to the dramatic final phase of the 24 Hours of Le Mans drivetrain. Scarcely a half-hour later, Marc Lieb’s car race. Car number 20 was denied it’s just reward due suffered a transmission defect. Car number 14 was to a power train failure. The second prototype suf- in fourth position when it was pushed back into the fered a setback due to a transmission problem. pit at 12:54 p.m. The Porsche 919 Hybrid returned to the track again shortly before the end of the race, After an exciting start with constantly changing but was not included in the evaluations either. weather, numerous malfunctions and a compara- tively quiet night, Timo Bernhard was able to ad- In the equally hard-fought GTE Pro class, the Porsche vance the Porsche 919 Hybrid to the first position 911 RSR driven by Marco Holzer, Frédéric Makow- after 20 of the 24 hours. Still in the lead, he handed iecki and Richard Lietz took a third-place finish. off the car to Mark Webber at 12:36 p.m. A scant 20 minutes later, the Australian slowed down, rolling
“We demonstrated outstanding team performance at our return to Le Mans. We almost realised our dream of concluding this legendary endurance race with a podium spot for the Porsche 919 Hybrid. We were even able to take the lead for an extended period of time. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone in the team, and to everyone who supported us, for their hard work.“ Matthias Müller, Chairman of the Board, Porsche AG
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01 News from Porsche AG 4th race / Austin Chaotic weather in Texas
After a strong qualifying round and a long period the final phase of the race. Bernhard resumed the leading the race, the two Porsche 919 Hybrids race in the sister car with number 20, assuming fifth ended up in fourth and fifth place in Austin. Romain place after extricating himself from the gravel bed. Dumas, Neel Jani and Marc Lieb missed any chance He handed off the car to Hartley at the end of the of a podium spot in the final hour of the six-hour race 90th lap with the car in fourth place. Webber took on the “Circuit of the Americas” due to a loss of over again for the final 30 minutes and crossed the power affecting the drivetrain. They reached the fin- finish line with the Porsche 919 Hybrid in fifth place. ish line in front of Timo Bernhard, Brendon Hartley and Mark Webber in the sister car. The Porsche 911 RSR driven by Porsche works driv- ers Patrick Pilet and Frédéric Makowiecki took sec- Dumas had started from second position and Web- ond place in the GTE Pro class. Nick Tandy and Jörg ber from the third position. Torrential rain wrought Bergmeister were in the lead up until 85 minutes be- havoc on the race after 100 minutes. Half a dozen fore the finish. They then lost two rounds because cars spun off the flooded race track and stranded, the car wouldn’t start up right away after a pit stop including Timo Bernhard’s Porsche with the number due to an electrical problem, and ended the race in 20. The race was stopped for 45 minutes. After 105 fourth place. laps, Jani handed off the first-placed car to Lieb. After the final fuel stop during the 331 rd lap, a power loss occurred that cost the driver three positions in
“It was a weekend that was a source of encouragement until shortly before the end. We battled long and hard for victory, but unfortunately, were ultima- tely unable to reap the fruits of our labour. It’s a pity, because the whole team worked wonderfully.” Wolfgang Hatz, Board Member, Research and Development
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01 News from Porsche AG 5th race / Fuji
The second podium spot
The Porsche Team celebrated their second place on the end of his 197th lap and crossed the finish line in the podium at the six-hour race in Fuji, Japan. The third place. driver trio with start number 20, Timo Bernhard, Brendon Hartley and Mark Webber, captured podium Bad luck for the Porsche team Manthey in Fuji: The position 3. Moreover, Mark Webber drove the fast- Porsche 911 RSR with the start number 92 forfeited est lap (lap 12) in 1.27,759 minutes on the 4.563-ki- any chance of a top placement shortly after the start lometre Fuji Speedway. The Porsche 919 Hybrid of the race. Starting promisingly from the second number 14 driven by Romain Dumas, Neel Jani and row, Patrick Pilet was involved in a collision through Marc Lieb finished in fourth place. no fault of his own. The repair work took a total of seven rounds to complete. Patrick Pilet then gave Starting driver Mark Webber was fighting for the lead chase from the back of the GT field, ultimately finish- when damage caused a flat tyre after ten laps, forc- ing the race together with his compatriot Frédéric ing him to a premature stop. He subsequently emp- Makowiecki in sixth place. The second 911 RSR tied two tankfuls of fuel with the same set of tyres ended up two positions ahead with Jörg Bergmeis- before handing off to Timo Bernhard after 84 laps. ter and Richard Lietz, who drove their first race to- The Saarland native finished a double stint, but did, gether in Fuji for the Porsche Team Manthey. however, change the tyres during a fuel stop after 122 laps. Brendon Hartley took over after 160 laps. He made his last stop to refuel and change tyres at
“Naturally, it’s a good result for us. I’m especially proud of the progress we were able to show here. The start on Friday was indeed difficult, but we were able to improve with every training run, showed a great qualifying result and also realised our potential during the race.” Fritz Enzinger, Head of LMP1
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01 News from Porsche AG 6th race / Shanghai
A successful weekend
For the third time in the season, the Porsche 919 Hy- Brendon Hartley started with number 20 from the brid completed a race with a podium position. In third position and advanced to second place. In the Shanghai, Romain Dumas, Neel Jani and Marc Lieb 22nd lap the New Zealander overtook Romain drove from pole position to third place. The sister Dumas and was in the lead until his pit stop after 33 vehicle, driven by Timo Bernhard, Brendon Hartley laps. Just one round later he reported a flat tyre, and and Mark Webber, crossed the finish line in sixth he had to return back to the pit at a very slow pace. place. Up until the 33rd lap, the innovative 919 Hy- As a result, he fell back to sixth place. Timo Bern- brid was able to assert itself with two cars in the hard took over after 66 laps, and after 128 laps lead. handed off to Mark Webber who crossed the finish line in sixth place. Romain Dumas started with number 14 in the pole position and led the first 21 laps before Number 20 Porsche also had great success in the GT class: The took the lead. At the end of the 64th lap, he handed Porsche Team Manthey 911 RSR grabbed the sec- off to Marc Lieb with the car in third place behind the ond dual win of the season. The French Porsche leading Toyota. Lieb maintained this position and works drivers Frédéric Makowiecki and Patrick Pilet handed the car over to Neel Jani in the 126th race crossed the finish line as the winners after 167 laps. lap. The Swiss native drove into the pit for the last Second place was secured by their works driver col- time at lap 158 before securing a third-place finish. leagues Jörg Bergmeister and Richard Lietz.
“Pole position and podium during the same racing weekend – that is the first time we have done it.” Andreas Seidl, Team Principle
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01 News from Porsche AG 7th race / Bahrain
Strong duo
Major success in Bahrain: For the first time, both second place before falling back to fourth place be- Porsche 919 Hybrid driver teams were able to take hind the two Toyotas. Problems with excessively part in the award ceremony. Romain Dumas, Neel high brake temperatures were soon encountered. Jani and Marc Lieb won second place. Their sister When he handed the Porsche 919 off to Timo Bern- car finished right behind them: The trio comprised of hard after 48 laps, number 20 was in third place. Timo Bernhard, Brendon Hartley and Mark Webber Bernhard was in the lead both times he made a pit completed the race in third place. stop during the 79th and 110th laps. Upon stopping for the second time, he handed off to Mark Webber. Romain Dumas started from the pole position with number 14 and held onto the lead until being over- Despite an intense pursuit, it was the first time the taken by a Toyota during the fifth lap. He was able to Porsche 911 RSR did not achieve a place on the po- reclaim and maintain the lead until the first stop after dium this season after the strong double victory in 30 laps. The Porsche 919 was in second place when Shanghai. The Porsche works drivers Jörg Berg- he handed it off to Marc Lieb after 61 laps. After 123 meister and Richard Lietz came in fourth, their laps, Neel Jani then assumed control of the car. The French works driver colleagues Frédéric Makowiecki Swiss native drove confidently across the finish line and Patrick Pilet, the winners at Shanghai, drove in second place. Brendon Hartley started the race their number 92 car to a fifth place finish. from position three with number 20 and advanced to
“Unbelievable that after the third pole position today, we succeeded in improving yet again by winning two podium spots. Most important of all: We were able to improve our speed in the race and came closer to the front of the pack. In the end, we tried it in a double stint with number 20. That may not have worked, but anyway: Congratulations to the team! We are now heading to Sao Paulo full of confidence.” Fritz Enzinger, Head of LMP1
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01 News from Porsche AG 8th race / Sao paulo
First victory for the Porsche 919 Hybrid
At the final race in São Paulo, the Porsche team, rick Pilet captured second place in the GTE Pro class comprised of the trio Romain Dumas, Neel Jani and with a strong performance in the Porsche 911 RSR. Marc Lieb, captured its win first for the Porsche 919 With that additional podium placement, they rounded Hybrid in dramatic conditions. The biggest success off the positive season results – which included, went hand-in-hand with the biggest scare of the among other things, two double victories at Silver- début season when Mark Webber was involved in an stone and Shanghai. Porsche secured runner-up sta- accident with the sister vehicle a scant half-hour be- tus in the constructor’s championship ranking. The fore the end of the six-hour race. The Australian, who season finale was not quite as successful for the shared the start number 20 with Timo Bernhard and second 911 RSR with drivers Jörg Bergmeister and Brendon Hartley, slammed into the track wall on the Richard Lietz. After a difficult qualifying run, they 239th lap, in sixth place and half an hour before the were unable to step into the battle for victory from a start and finish line. He was taken to hospital for ob- fourth position start, and also had bad luck due to a servation. tyre losing air and a stop-and-go penalty after a colli- sion. In the end they scored sixth place. Neel Jani concluded the race in first place behind the safety car. In the end, it was a successful season fi- nale for the Porsche Team Manthey: The French Porsche works drivers Frédéric Makowiecki and Pat-
“This weekend, we were able to show what we learned in our début year. From tyre usage to the pit stops and the procedures within the team – we were in good form in all aspects. Many thanks to all of those who contributed their share both here at the race track and at home in Weissach. Mission 2014 has come to a close. Now we are looking forward to the coming season.” Andreas Seidl, Team Principle
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01 News from Porsche AG 2015
“In 2014, we were competitive right from the start with the most complex and innovative race car that Porsche has ever built. But that kind of commitment not only brings success on the race track, but also for the engineers. This is where it becomes a matter of the highest perfor- mance at maximum efficiency and consistently pushing into new dimensions. That’s why we will be facing this challenge in 2015 with three Porsche 919 Hybrids.”
Wolfgang Hatz, Board Member, Research and Development, Porsche AG
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Porsche Travel Club 2015 New tours in 2015 Discovering the world with Porsche Porsche Tour: Porsche Tour Via Culinaria Porsche Tour Castles and Wine Leave everyday life behind you. For a few hours or several days – just as you please. Porsche Tour Vienna/Budapest/Prague That is Porsche Travel Club. For almost 20 years. The driving experience offered by Porsche is a truly exceptional one, on some unusual routes worldwide and combined Porsche Adventure Tours: with a high degree of exclusivity. Participants stay in the world’s best hotels and eat at Porsche Adventure Tour Romania the best local addresses. Porsche Shortbreaks: The tours are divided into three travel categories. From the 1- or 2-day journeys offered Porsche Weekend Bavarian Lakes by Porsche Shortbreaks to the Porsche Tours that last 3 to 7 days and the 6- or 11-day Porsche Adventure Tours. NEW: From 2015, a Porsche silhouette will indicate tours with a high proportion of The Porsche Travel Club takes care of the entire organisation for all the tours. And they driving and a route that will challenge all include a Porsche rental vehicle laid on. Experienced tour guides are on site who participants’ driving skills; this measure is speak German, English and of course – if arranged with the Porsche Travel Club team – intended to make it easier to select the right other languages, too. To make sure that participants don’t get lost along the way, they tour. travel as a convoy in a single group.
The coming season will once again offer a number of highlights to all Porsche enthusi- asts. To maximise driving pleasure yet more, a lot of routes have been optimized and tours have been revised and extended, such as the Tuscany tour, which has now been For more information, please call: extended to 4.5 days of driving. Tel. +49 (0) 711 911 – 23360, visit www.porsche.com/travelclub or E-mail: [email protected]
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You’ll find one of the world’s most beautiful holiday destinations behind the steering wheel.
The Porsche Travel Club.
One drives to arrive, but travels to find oneself. Whichever journey you embark on with the
Porsche Travel Club, the objective is always the same: to meet the highest standards –
yours. That’s why you travel with Porsche. On routes that have been chosen primarily using
one criterion: driving pleasure. You’ll stay at luxury venues and dine in the finest restaurants
found on your itinerary. That’s how every mile becomes a memorable experience. And every
day a red-letter day.
Fuel consumption l/100 km (mpg): urban 13.8 (20.0)–12.2 (23.2) · extra urban 7.1 (39.8)–6.7 (42.2) · combined 9.5 (29.7)–8.7 (32.5);
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Porsche Sport Driving School The partner at your side
We are only interested in one development – the driver’s.
All theory is grey. That’s why we’d rather convey our know-how live and in colour. For this reason, the Porsche Sport Driving School focuses on driving practice – from the first second onwards. The main idea is learning by doing – at different training levels. This allows you to continue improving your driving skills. Step-by-step. From the basics of vehicle control up to and including a motor sports licence. You can now do this at 15 locations worldwide that all have one thing in common: the same high Porsche Sport Driving School standards.
We can also offer you certain special training sessions in which you can practise specific skills. The programme includes an extensive warm-up – which will cover new content in 2015 – Classic Cars, Fast Track, g-Force Precision, g-Force Performance, Super Sport and Super Sport Hybrid (which will also be new in 2015). So it’s no wonder that a lot of our customers come back time and again to take advantage of the various training options offered by the Porsche Sport Driving School in order to develop their driving New to the programme for 2015 skills and get closer to their main objective: to pack more driving pleasure into every second. Warm-up training: Training on the race circuit for beginners in the Porsche model range provided.
Super sport hybrid training: Learn how to use the power and efficiency of hybrid vehicles such as the Porsche 918 Spyder in the best possible way.
New training routes: Papenburg Test Centre (DE) and Silver- stone Circuit (UK).
For more information, please call: Tel. +49 (0) 711 911 – 23364, or E-mail: [email protected]
34 Porsche Club News 4/14 Porsche. Panik. Power. eine ausstellung von und mit udo lindenberg. 1. Februar – 12. aPril 2015
02 Information Exchange PORSCHE. PANIC. POWER. An exhibition by and with Udo Lindenberg
Udo Lindenberg is Germany’s best-known rock musician. He can look back on a The exhibition can be seen from 1st of 40-year career in the music business. Decades that have made him into an February until 12th of April in the Porsche unmistakable brand. Like Porsche, he is unique. From the 1st of February to Museum. the 12th of April, his life and the history of sports cars will be combined in the special exhibition “Porsche. Panic. Power.” at the Porsche Museum. More information is available under: www.porsche.de/museum He does his own thing. His concerts fill stadiums. Discussing issues in society doesn’t leave him cold; he puts his oar in and doesn’t mince his words. At almost 70, his work and his aura continues to inspire young artists. Like Porsche, he is unique. In the Porsche Museum, his life and the history of the sports cars are united in the special exhibition “Porsche. Panik. Power.” Lindenberg has also been exploring his talents as a painter for more than 20 years. He is now considered Germany’s most successful pop artist. His speciality is also painting with liqueur. The result is the “Likörelle” (“liqueur colour”), an invention he has patented around the world. In addition to pictures, “Likörel- len” and installations, the exhibition also shows a number of pieces from his private collection. Stages of his career, his involvement in social causes and his artistic work – all of this can be found in the exhibition. Udo Lindenberg embodies German artistic and contemporary history.
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Christophorus for Porsche Club members: Preferential price when you order online
Christophorus is the exclusive magazine for Porsche customers and is one of the oldest and most renowned customer publications in the world. All issues have been numbered right back to the first in 1952.
The magazine, which is named after the patron saint of travellers, offers the reader interesting information on vehicles as well as technology, and offers glimpses behind the scenes at Porsche.
The print version of Christophorus currently appears five times a year in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
Christophorus magazine can now be ordered on the Porsche AG website at www. porsche.com/christophorus for a preferential subscription price of 30.00 euros per year. Porsche Club members are welcome to state their Club membership number with the order. Selected articles of the latest issue are gradually published online every two weeks.
As the individual price per issue of Christophorus will be 10.00 euros from 2015, but the price of an annual subscription continues to be 30.00 euros (6.00 euros per issue), the Club members can avail themselves of an attractive preferential price compared to the RRP.
Porsche Club members can log on to this link using their Club membership number: https://my.porsche.com/germany/aboutporsche/christophorusmagazine/subscriptionmanagement/order/
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Porsche Community Management Porsche shifts up a gear on the race track Porsche Club Package for Le Mans 2015
With its motor sports gala, Night of Champions, in Weissach as a To ensure you, dear Porsche Club members, have a central meet- backdrop, Porsche has declared its unwavering commitment to ing point at the track in 2015, we will be setting up an exclusive works and customer sport. “Motor sports are the soul and the Club lounge in Le Mans. Furthermore, the exclusive Porsche Club guiding principle of this company. The best and most innovative Package also includes the following: technology modules in our road sports cars originate directly from motor sports”, as Porsche CEO Matthias Müller accentuates. — an ACO Race Ticket “We will continue to step on the gas, and are even shifting up a — access to Porsche Curves* gear. This is because motor sports are firmly anchored at the — access to the grandstand core of the Porsche brand and for us, represent far more than an — access to the Porsche Club Lounge* end in itself. We use the race tracks of the world to test and de- — a Fan Package with a variety of fan articles and useful utensils velop the technologies relevant for the customers of our sports — parking privileges cars on the road”, as Wolfgang Hatz, Board Member for Research and Development, adds in his speech. The price will total approx. 480.00 euros (plus VAT) per package (1 package is valid for one person). Porsche will also be participating in the sports car World Endur- ance Championship WEC in 2015 with two 919 Hybrid cars. At the For more information and to make confirmed orders, 24 Hours of Le Mans, there will even be a third car on the track, please send an E-mail with the required number of tickets which will be piloted by Formula 1 star Nico Hülkenberg, among to Ms Claudia Schäffner. others. The 919 Hybrid, model year 2015, will represent a signifi- cant evolution from the 2014 vehicle. E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: +49 (0)711 911 – 2 32 51 If you and your Club comrades wish to cheer them on from 11/06/2015 to 14/06/2014, then be quick and secure your- Please note that we will process the requests according to selves one of the Porsche Club Le Mans tickets, which are limited the respective date of receipts. to just 150 tickets.
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02 Information Exchange 02 Information Exchange Porsche Classic Porsche Classic Product highlights New editions of parts We draw upon original documentation, More than 70% of all Porsche vehicles ever built are still on the technical drawings and detailed road today. descriptions, a comprehensive store of It’s good to know that there are Genuine Parts samples and the expertise of our staff. for something as irreplaceable as your Porsche. Porsche Classic warning triangle We want to make sure it stays that way. Naturally, we ensure that all Porsche Redesigned and exclusively available from Porsche Classic: The folding warning triangle from Porsche Classic, which can be used with all Porsche With Porsche Classic Genuine Parts. standards are met in terms of technol- Porsche Classic presents a small range of the product highlights models. The black packaging is adorned with the Porsche logo. 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Savoir-vivre Few events attract 1,000 participants and boast a podium for well over 500 Porsche vehicles. The parking lot specially reserved for the event directly on the renowned marina in Saint-Tropez, and the Concours d’Elégance staged on the harbour promenade, provide a stunning backdrop for an exceptional exhibition.
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Porsche Club Méditerranée stars like Gunter Sachs and Brigitte Bardot Paradis Porsche in Saint-Tropez still hangs in the air. The narrow streets were blocked off; spectators in the street- side cafés awaited the parade beneath Savoir-vivre on the Côte d’Azur – You Meticulously arrayed, arranged by shape, friendly skies with a palpable sense of antic- don’t have to be fluent in French to under- model year, colours and model types, ipation. The first car – a Porsche Diesel Ju- stand these evocative words. Porsche day-dreams and pleasant reflec- nior – led the parade, accompanied by the tions were there for the taking. local police. Not only the typical one-cylin- Participants in the 12th Paradis Porsche, der sound pleased the mediterranean fan which took place in Saint-Tropez from 10th The massive number of participants pre- community, and stirred the blood of every to 12th of October 2014, were pampered in sented the organisers around Jean-Paul Porsche enthusiast. The jury presented a variety of ways, culinarily and emotionally. Viala and the Porsche Club Méditerranée in each vehicle with an impressive expert Upon seeing all those high performance tiny Saint-Tropez with some difficult chal- knowledge to the audience, who applauded beauties – meticulously arrayed, arranged lenges. Thanks to the experienced team, accordingly for especially beautiful models. by model year, colour and model type – the however, those challenges were mastered heart of every Porsche Enthusiast was guar- excellently and the guests were offered a This event should find a place in the calen- anteed to beat faster. variety of entertainment – not least during dar of every Porsche lover. If not as a par- the nights’ events, where the occasional ticipant, then at least as a holiday-maker Few events in the central European region show or dancing performance could not be and guest. attract 1,000 participants and boast a po- missing. Having visited this town, one knows dium for well over 500 Porsche vehicles. of the many possibilities to enjoy some free The parking lot specially reserved for the time and the very special flair of Saint-Tro- event directly on the renowned marina in pez. Savoir-vivre indeed! Saint-Tropez, and the Concours d’Elégance staged on the harbour promenade, provide The highlight in Saint-Tropez is the parade a stunning backdrop for an exceptional exhi- through the tiny village of 4,500 inhabitants Claudia Schäffner bition. with its big name, in which the glamour of Porsche Community Management
French lifestyle: In the parade, the vehicles are presented to the enthusiastic crowd one by one, while on the Porsche bedecked parking lot, it’s not only the sea view that offers significant added value.
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In our school, we’ve got a clear seating plan: Behind the wheel.
The Porsche Sport Driving School.
Basically, our school is like any other. Except that our Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced
levels are known as Precision, Performance and Master. And the academy for special training?
Camp4, Camp4S or Ice Force Training, for example. Our classrooms are driving safety centers,
or international race circuits. Our syllabus is restricted to the essential: sport. And all our
teachers are professional instructors. Their curriculum: optimising your driving safety. But
apart from this? Just as in other schools. Except, perhaps, for the clear seating plan.
And the driving pleasure, naturally.
Current schedule:
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ipants relaxed and recuperated with a tra- Porsche 356 Registry ditional salmon dinner on the hotel‘s lawn. West Coast Holiday 2014 The people’s choice vehicle parade took place on Saturday on the hotel grounds. Alas, thick fog rolled in at midday, making for moist vehicles and an afternoon in- doors.
In 1804 the area around the Columbia Just driving along the Columbia River was At the award banquet, Bob Campbell re- River was first explored at the behest of a breathtaking experience, with all the wa- ceived the “Hall of Fame” award of the 356 US president Thomas Jefferson by the terfalls between the steep rock walls and Registry for his decades of dedicated work Lewis and Clark expedition, the first Ameri- outcrops. 50 kilometres from the hotel is for the Porsche 356 Registry. Club mem- can overland expedition to the Pacific Hood River, a swatch of land with the bers were not a little surprised, but soon coast. In that day and age, it was a tremen- world’s greatest number of microbrewer- amused when a local “Big Foot” entered dous challenge to explore and map the un- ies and home to thousands of surfers. unannounced to present the Registry a known erritory to establish an American They can be seen every day on the wide, “Sailboard” award for its 40th anniversary. presence in the untamed wilderness of the windy river. South of Hood River lies the West. Today, 210 years later, natural spec- “Fruit Loop”. Here many of the 356 drivers Rounding off the event was a large swap tacles like the gorge of the Columbia River could stock up on peaches, plums, pears, meet, which attracted countless sellers still provide majestic views of waterfalls, apples and other fresh, pickable fruits. The and bargain-hunters as early as six o’clock forbidding cliffs, lush forests and moun- region’s vineyards were another popular in the morning. Everything from rare trea- tains. The meeting point for the Porsche destination for drivers. The technology sures to useful trinkets was on offer. 356 enthusiasts was the elegant Skamania buffs among the participants could fire Lodge in Stevenson, Washington. More their enthusiasm at the WAAAM Air & Auto Since the mid-1970s, the Porsche 356 than 450 participants from around the US Museum in Hood River. Here hundreds of Registry has held two major events per and Canada assembled for the event. rare aircraft and classic cars are on dis- year. One is always held on the west coast Some of the participants drove their play. (West Coast Holiday) and another on the Speedsters, Coupés and Carreras up to east coast (East Coast Holiday). A long- 10,000 kilometres on their way to the west In addition to the excursions, there were a standing tradition to be continued in the coast. number of workshops: on tuning theory year to come. The Porsche Community and practice, the 356 ignition system, and Management would like to thank the orga- The first day of the event began with tours the history, culture and leisure activities of nizers and participants and looks forward around the Columbia River. Multiple routes the Columbia River Gorge. Just a short to the coming events. led to the impressive Timberline Lodge on walk from the hotel, participants rounded Mount Hood and to Mount St. Helens, the off the first day with pizza from a wood- volcano whose eruption in 1980 obliterated fired oven and local beer from a nearby hundreds of square miles of forest. A few brewery. participants viewed the interior of the Bonn- eville dam, a national historical landmark, The second day of the event offered driver Porsche 356 Registry while another group went to see the well- training sessions on closed ovals and sla- Photo: John Hearn preserved drawings and rock paintings left lom courses. After two days of driver Benjamin Marjanac by the native inhabitants of the region. training, excursions and workshops, partic- Porsche Community Management
Beautiful scenery, beautiful vehicles: The Registry received the Sailboard award from a very special local celebrity.
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door, we will ignore the pile of mail on the side and the dishes that are still in the sink. We won’t focus on the unfolded laundry or care that the fridge is starting to sound funny. Because we’re home. And at home there’s always music waiting.
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European Porsche Club Committee 13th to 16th of November 2014 in Leipzig
at the end of an eventful day, a visit to Leipzig’s most venerable locale, which served guests the traditional best of Following the innovative Porsche For the opening and welcome event, all Saxon cuisine, couldn’t be missed. paths, living the same passion and shar- guests met in the Westin Hotel. From the ing it with the Porsche Club world is the outset, the pleasure of reunion and a posi- As always, the workshop on Saturday was task of the annual European Porsche Club tive spirit of communication and exchange characterised by interesting topics and President meeting. were evident throughout. much fruitful exchange. But the day began with news from Porsche Community Man- That this year’s European Porsche Club Friday was entirely dedicated to the world agement, such as updates to the Content Committee was focussed not only on the of the Porsche experience. In fine weather, Management System (CMS), the online present but also the history of the two Porsche Leipzig GmbH presented itself in great poets of Leipzig’s past, Goethe and a most flattering light. The new infield was Schiller, may have been merely tangential completed in good time and we were for- to the proceedings, but was nevertheless tunate to be the first group to drive this received with great interest. section of the course, including the “Ka- russell”, with the entire Porsche product Leipzig – meanwhile one of the most im- range. The Leipzig team served up an un- portant Porsche destinations – was, from forgettable day with varying driving se- 13th to 16th of November, the centre and quences and a behind-the-scenes factory focal point of the traditional meeting, a tour. In the “Real Racing” competition, par- forum for exchange and the presentation ticipants vied for the fastest lap time, with of innovations by Porsche AG. a smashing prize up for grabs. Of course,
Relaxed atmosphere: The Presidents enjoyed an excellent exchange about their European activities in exquisite confines.
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Moving together: The European Club Presidents form a cohesive unit.
version of the Porsche Club News, and Le For his part, the winner of the Real Racing Mans 2015. A presentation gave partici- competition, Mr Carlos Castillo, crowned pants a preview of the Porsche Parade Eu- the final evening with a valuable “toolbox” ropa 2016 in Slovenia and Croatia. On the with the Real Racing game for his com- Club side, the competition to host the puter and numerous racing utensils. In Porsche Parade Europe 2018 was held, Steigenberger’s Brasserie, it was time to and we are delighted to announce that the bid each other farewell, and we would like Nederlandse Porsche Club took the prize to thank all Club members for their atten- with its impressive presentation. Other dance and positive participation. Our grat- topics such as insurance protection within itude also goes out to our colleagues in the Porsche Club as well as the supply of Leipzig for a successful and delightful day spare parts for the Porsche Classic Clubs as well as their outstanding hospitality. were also discussed. We wish all of you a successful new sea- Before the assembled were invited to the son, a lot of fun with your Club work and closing dinner, well-versed city guides as always, much enjoyment behind the spirited the guests away on a fascinating wheel of your own Porsche dream car. and amusing journey through the city‘s past, crowned by numerous stories about the young Goethe, who in his early years – beside his studies – dedicated some at- tention to the “business” end of “Auer- Claudia Schäffner bachs Keller”. Porsche Community Management
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11th Strähle Porsche Swap Visiting a collector’s paradise
“Find – buy – swap”. Thus was the motto of the 11th Strähle Porsche Swap. After the crush of exhibitors outgrew the previous location, Paul Ernst Strähle Jr moved to a hall in Schorndorf. The move enabled the son of racing legend Paul Ernst Strähle and his business partner and President of the Porsche Club Basel Marco Marinello to provide a suitable stage for well over 90 providers. Keen interest: Over 1,000 Porsche enthusiasts took the time to eyeball a wealth of Porsche treasures – from authentic, historically correct spare parts to model cars, there was something for everyone. As usual, the Strähle Porsche Swap offered Among the approximately 1,000 visitors to much to see and accordingly much to buy the swap were many former Porsche em- as well. Many collectors snapped up excep- ployees. Former Porsche race director tional bargains in the birth city of Gottlieb Peter Falk, chassis engineer Walter Näher, Daimler. Whether it was the many parts engine specialist Valentin Schäffer, techni- from the world of vehicle technology or the cian Rolf Huber and testers Günther Steck- many printed materials such as books, pro- könig and Hans Clausecker were keen visi- spectuses, posters and a vast array of op- tors. Dieter Landenberger represented the erating manuals, there was something on Porsche Museum. One big-time racing hand for almost any Porsche enthusiast. driver also made an appearance. None Model cars on every scale, well-used or new other than Irishman John Watson put in a – some even in the original packaging – visit. The now 68-year-old – third-place fin- rounded off the enormous selection on isher in the 1982 Formula 1 championship – offer. drove for the McLaren team from 1979 until his retirement. During his career as a Grand With his stand, Claus Schmid represented Prix driver, John Watson won five Grand Prix both the Porsche Club 356 Deutschland e.V. races. and the 356 Stammtisch Baden-Württem- berg. He also took the opportunity to pro- mote the book by the former Porsche em- ployee Rolf Sprenger and Steve Heinrich en- Marco Marinello titled “Carrera”. Porsche Club Basel
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Farewell Porsche Club events all over the world is also increasing. The interest in sharing a Benjamin Marjanac passion with like-minded people never stops growing. The Clubs are organising more Benjamin Marjanac will be leaving and more events, with participant numbers Porsche Community Management on also growing steadily. This is a very positive the 01/01/2015 after three years to development for the Porsche Community. assume new responsibilities within Porsche AG. Together with the editorial What are the goals that you wanted to team at Porsche Club News, he is look- achieve and which goals have you re- ing back and reflecting on an eventful alised? and exceptional time spent in the world BM: My goal was to bring the Porsche of the Porsche Club. Clubs into even closer contact with each Benjamin Marjanac during the 60 Years of Porsche Clubs event in Ludwigsburg. other and to build even stronger networks Mr Marjanac, what piqued your inter- among the members. Furthermore, as their est in joining the team at Porsche Com- contact person, I wanted to be there for all You are staying at Porsche AG. Where munity Management back in 2012? concerns the classic Porsche Clubs and will your next step be taking you? Benjamin Marjanac: During the three- their members have, and always maintain BM: I will be returning to my roots at and-a-half years I spent working in the an open ear for them. For me, giving as Porsche, back to the Porsche Museum. In Porsche Museum, I often came into contact much as I could back to the Clubs was al- future, I will be providing support with man- with Porsche Clubs and Porsche Club mem- ways very important. This was my way of aging the historic car collection and be tak- bers. This allowed me to make my first con- saying thank you – thank you for flying the ing care of coordinating the usage of these tacts, gain my first insights into the wonder- Porsche flag. vehicles. For me, this is an absolute dream ful Club world, and gather my first experi- job, as it brings me considerably closer to ences at events. When the opportunity to Another important point was providing the my passion – the Porsche sports car. Over provide support to this particularly loyal and Porsche Clubs with an information platform the last few years, I was able to attend nu- enthusiastic clientele arose, I could barely and ensuring the Porsche Club News contin- merous Club events, marvel at many lov- contain my excitement. For me, the allure ued to evolve. The result is a format change ingly maintained and restored cars, and talk was to delve even deeper into the Porsche from a PDF issue of the Porsche Club News about them with enthusiasts from all over Community, becoming a part of it, and to to an online version. the world. The experiences and the knowl- use this opportunity to maintain the very edge I gained while doing so have certainly close bonds between the Porsche Clubs What was your most exciting experi- helped to qualify me for my new responsibil- and Porsche AG. The internationality also ence within the Club world? ities. I have a lot to be grateful to the appealed to me. All in all, this new area of BM: For me, the solidarity within the Porsche Club world for. responsibility built up on my previous activi- Porsche Community is the most impressive ties and my knowledge in an ideal way. phenomenon of all, and remains so. The at- Surely there will be many points of con- tentiveness and love shown for the Porsche tact with the Club world there as well? What made the Club scene so special brand. It’s unique. Feeling this cohesion, at BM: Of that I am absolutely certain! We are for you back then, as well as today? every event, has made a lasting impression likely to see each other again at all the rele- BM: The Porsche Clubs, just like Porsche on me. A wonderful example of this: At an vant events. For me, it is very important to AG, blaze their own trail. The Porsche way. event held by the Porsche Diesel Club Eu- continue to maintain the contacts I have This leads to encounters with the most di- rope e.V. on the island of Ameland (the Neth- made. The prospect of this also makes my verse people from all different nations and erlands), only the lighter Porsche Diesel departure from Porsche Community Man- sections of the population, all of whom models were allowed to drive over a stretch agement a little easier. speak one language: Porsche. of beach, as there had been a storm weeks beforehand and the sand on the beach was But you will, undoubtedly, miss the Has the Club scene changed still all churned up. Unfortunately, one of the Club world as well? since then? participants got rather bogged down in the BM: I will miss the Club world terribly. The BM: The Porsche Club movement started sand – to the amusement of all the partici- Porsche Club world and my responsibilities in 1952 with a dozen enthusiasts, and there pants along with the adjacent, and fully within Porsche Community Management are now around 186,000 members in more packed, beach restaurant. Only the com- have given me so much to be deeply grate- than 70 countries. The Club scene has, to bined efforts of the Club members and the ful for over the last few years. date, always kept moving with the times. power of a Porsche Diesel “Master” were While nowadays there is a lot going on in fo- able to help the tractor in distress. Mo- Thank you, Mr Marjanac – and every rums and social networks, the number of ments like this are unforgettable. success for your new field of activity!
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