PorscheNews 02/2012

Purist. The new Cayenne GTS.

Where is at home? In the hearts of sports 918 Spyder: rolling chassis. car drivers and, of course, on the open road. This First tests in Nardò. © Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, 2012 is where life happens for purists. Those who are The data presented here was recorded using the Euro 5 test procedure (715/2007/EC and 692/2008/EC) and the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle). The respective fi gures were not recorded on individual vehicles and do not constitute part of the offer. This data is provided solely for the purposes of comparison between the respective models. For more looking for sheer, unadulterated driving pleasure. Intelligent Performance. information on individual models, please contact your Porsche Centre. Fuel consumption was recorded on vehicles with standard specifi cation. Optional equipment may affect fuel consumption and vehicle performance. People who not only want to experience sporting Triple victory at Le Mans in 1982. All text, images and other information in this publication are copyright Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any spirit, but also wish to demonstrate it themselves. means, without prior permission in writing from Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.

The models featured in this publication are approved for road use in Germany. Some items of equipment are available as extra-cost options only. The availability of models and The new Cayenne GTS. Driver’s Selection by options may vary from market to market due to local restrictions and regulations. For information on standard and optional equipment, please consult your Porsche Centre. Porsche reserves the right to alter specifi cations and other product information without prior notice. Colours may differ from those illustrated. Errors and omissions excepted. Defi ning style over the generations

Porsche, the Porsche Crest, 911, Carrera, Cayenne, PDK, Tequipment and Spyder are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Porscheplatz 1, 70435 Stuttgart, Germany. Fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 14.8 · extra urban 8.5 · combined 10.7; www.porsche.com.sg Edition: 06/2012 CO2 emissions in g/km: 251. Our motto this summer: uncompromising sports performance. Further highlights:

Dear Porsche enthusiast, Porsche Exclusive. 10 100% Porsche. 100% you. Everything can be improved upon – even the athletic The high-performance hybrid with plug-in technology To get your summer off to a sporty start, we also prowess of the Cayenne. With three legendary is really pushing the boundaries of what’s technically recommend the latest range of accessories from 40th AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix. 18 letters: GTS. Three letters that combine exceptional feasible. Driver’s Selection by Porsche Design. Let yourself The anniversary of the legendary 911 Carrera RS. track performance with superb everyday agility. be inspired! Discover more about the new Cayenne GTS in this In this edition, we also take a look back at a super- Porsche Driving Experience. 20 edition of Porsche News. lative racecar from 1982. Conceived especially for Enjoy a fascinating read. Porsche Tour of Burgundy. the new that had just been introduced, the Then, we continue to pick up the pace – with the Porsche 956 achieved victory at Le Mans on its Driver’s Selection by Porsche Design. 24 . This top athlete has already very fi rst outing. Even back then, the focus was on Arnt Bayer Porsche: defi ning style over the generations. successfully completed the next phase of its greater effi ciency and improved aerodynamics. Chief Executive Offi cer development with testing on the Nardò track in Italy.

Fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 14.8 · extra urban 8.5 · combined 10.7;

CO2 emissions in g/km: 251.

2 3 The new Cayenne GTS

Purist. Exterior. The front section of the Cayenne GTS is unmistakably For the looks to match, it features twin dual-tube The new Cayenne GTS. dynamic with an elongated bonnet that is clearly tailpipes with a matt black finish. The ‘Cayenne GTS’ reminiscent of Porsche racecars from the 1960s. logo on the tailgate also makes a clear reference to We gave our engineers a free hand to draw on their entire experience and wealth of creativity. The The striking central air intake underlines the sheer the car’s enormous potential. outcome: Intelligent Performance. The goal represented a sporting challenge: to further enhance the power within, a feature that was unique to the outstanding performance of the Cayenne S by increasing torque and exploiting its sports car potential Cayenne Turbo until now. Pure sport is all about stepping up the power. That’s to the full while making it look more muscular – and even more exclusive. What we’ve produced is a why the new Cayenne GTS is equipped as standard vehicle for sports car purists. The new Cayenne GTS. The rear is also imbued with sporting spirit. Purpose- with the SportDesign package. The athletic lower ful and streamlined, the rear wheel arches echo front and rear apron elements, dynamic side skirts, the front section. An even more distinctive sound is wheel arch extensions and rear spoiler with fixed delivered by the standard sports exhaust system. bi-plane design are all finished in exterior colour. All components have been optimised in the Porsche wind tunnel to improve their efficiency and further enhance the vehicle’s impressive appearance.

Fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 14.8 · extra urban 8.5 · combined 10.7;

CO2 emissions in g/km: 251.

4 5 The new Cayenne GTS

Drive. Within the new Cayenne GTS beats the heart of a Drive is transmitted to the road with smoothness DFI injects fuel directly into the combustion chamber Thermal management activates the different cooling pure athlete that knows only one direction: straight and precision by the standard eight-speed Tiptronic S with millisecond precision. Enhanced for optimum circuits individually, thereby ensuring that the ahead. The uprated, naturally aspirated 4.8-litre . As you’d expect from a true top fuel induction and efficient combustion, the system optimum temperature for the engine and transmission V8 engine produces 309 kW (420 hp) at 6,500 rpm. performer, the new Cayenne GTS is also highly enables higher output and torque with comparatively is reached more quickly after a cold start. This Maximum torque of 515 Nm is available at 3,500 rpm. efficient – thanks to Intelligent Performance. Standard low fuel consumption and emissions. minimises friction and keeps fuel consumption and

The benchmark sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is com- fuel-saving technologies include the auto start/stop CO2 emissions low during warm-up. pleted in just 5.7 seconds. Top speed comes in at function, VarioCam Plus and direct fuel injection (DFI). 261 km/h. Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus). Available as an option, Porsche Torque Vectoring The engine power of the new Cayenne GTS is 15 kW Plus (PTV Plus) is a system that enhances driving (20 hp) higher and boasts an added 15 Nm of torque dynamics and stability. PTV Plus offers variable compared to the Cayenne S. A shorter drive ratio distribution of engine torque to the rear wheels and further enhances the car’s agility. So you feel the electronically controlled rear differential. Specifically, pulse of the road – every inch of the way. this means that when entering a corner at high speed, moderate brake pressure is applied to the inside rear wheel. The result: more direct steering response and enhanced cornering dynamics.

Purism is about one thing above all: maximum focus on that which is essential. High performance – achieved in the most intelligent way.

For further information on the new Cayenne GTS, go to: www.porsche.com/cayenne-gts

Fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 14.8 · extra urban 8.5 · combined 10.7;

CO2 emissions in g/km: 251.

6 7 The new Cayenne GTS

Interior. Carrera GT super sports car, reducing the distance The optional GTS interior packages in Carmine Red Sometimes life is to be enjoyed in its purest form – When you step inside the new Cayenne GTS, the between the steering wheel and the Tiptronic S gear or Peridot give you the opportunity to add stunning concentrated, in the truest sense. This was the concept is immediately clear: pure, exclusive selector. highlights to the inside of your car. approach we took when building the Cayenne GTS. and exhilarating sports appeal. The outer door-sill A concept reduced to its essential elements – guards in stainless steel bear the ‘Cayenne GTS’ The GTS sports with 8-way adjustment are These include an embroidered ‘GTS’ logo on the output, performance, intelligence. A concept that logo – a hint of the incredible potential that lies highly dynamic thanks to their low positioning. With head restraints on the front and outer rear seats. is true to its roots: the tarmac. within. adjustable fore/aft, height and squab/backrest Further elements available in the interior packages are angle settings, they also offer exceptional comfort the front and rear belts and decorative seams Throughout the interior, the new Cayenne GTS is and support – even during performance driving. on the dashboard, upper door panels and armrests imbued with pure sporting style. The entire layout is All the door panels, armrests, seat centres and in contrasting colour. designed for an even more involving driving experience. rooflining are finished in Alcantara as standard, a The rising centre console pays homage to the material used extensively in motor racing.

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Porsche Exclusive. The four interior packages are available in all only by our exacting quality standards and by what’s standard and natural leather colours, as well as eight technically feasible. 100% Porsche. 100% you. selected individual colours. To match the interior trim, a number of other options are also available in Choose from the enormous range of possibilities on Porsche Exclusive offers you a wide range of The two interior packages in contrasting leather contrasting colours. For instance, you can opt for offer. For the ultimate in personalisation – down to factory-fitted options to make your Porsche even colours serve to accentuate the seat centres and Speed Yellow decorative seams on your steering the tiniest detail. more individual. With the new interior packages from armrests, while the trim options with contrasting wheel rim and grab-rails. Or leather sun visors in Porsche Exclusive, for example, our uncompromising decorative seams make for a truly eye-catching Giotto Grey for a more discreet interior highlight. Cayenne models: fuel consumption in l/100 km urban 15.9–8.4 · extra urban 8.5–6.5 · combined 11.5–7.2; attention to detail helps turn your new Cayenne into a statement. These are available as either a basic The opportunities are virtually endless. Porsche CO2 emissions in g/km: 270–189. car that is literally like no other on the road. package or as a seat package. Exclusive can turn your dreams into reality – bound

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918 Spyder: rolling chassis. First tests in Nardò.

Nothing is more fascinating than seeing the This impressive athlete has already successfully com- The high-performance hybrid with plug-in technology the 918 Spyder is estimated to consume a mere future actually taking shape. In the case of the pleted the next phase of its development with testing is really challenging the limits of what’s technically 3 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres based on the 918 Spyder, developments are moving forward at on the rolling chassis at the Nardò track in Italy. possible. The figures say it all: a lap of the Nürburgring New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). This is not a an incredible pace. Measuring 4 km in diameter and 12.5 km in length, Nordschleife in under 7:22 minutes, the sprint from contradiction – it’s something we call Intelligent the track has a high bank angle making it theoretically 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds, and a top speed Performance. Production of the 918 Spyder is due to start at possible to travel at speeds of up to 500 km/h. The in excess of 325 km/h. Maximum system perfor- exactly 9.18 am on 18 September 2013. ideal location to put this super sports car through its mance is more than 565 kW. Driven economically, paces.

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But where does this tremendous strength come Compared with the 10-cylinder high-performance 25 km and a top speed of more than 150 km/h. In summary: the 918 Spyder stretches the boundaries from? As a high-performance hybrid, the 918 Spyder engine of the Carrera GT, fuel consumption is The car also features a striking new type of ex- of technical feasibility and explores a whole new derives its power from three sources. On its own, expected to be 40% lower. The combustion engine haust system. The tailpipes are located at the centre realm of possibilities. Available in left-hand drive, it the high-powered 4.6-litre V8 engine with a 180- is complemented by two electric motors – one each of the cylinder V and terminate immediately above also offers a more detailed glimpse into the future degree flat construction generates more than 420 kW on the front and rear axle – with an output of 90 kW the engine. This ‘top pipe’ configuration helps to of the sports car – based on our philosophy of (570 hp) and engine speeds of up to 9,000 rpm. and 80 kW, respectively. Both are fed by a lithium-ion reduce the temperature in the engine compartment Intelligent Performance. Nevertheless, it is considered one of the most battery with a 6.8-kWh capacity. Running purely on and thereby provides active cooling of the lithium-ion efficient engines in the super sports car league. electric power, they deliver a range in excess of battery underneath.

14 15 Intelligent Performance Model: Porsche 956 C Coupé Fuel induction: electr. fuel injection, twin Engine: 6-cylinder boxer engine, air-cooled exhaust-gas turbocharger, intercooler Valves: 4 valves per cylinder, twin double Transmission: 5 forward, 1 reverse, lockable overhead camshafts differential Displacement: 2,649 cm3 Brakes: disc brakes, internally vented Max. power: 620 hp (456 kW) at 8,200 rpm Top speed: 360 km/h Max. torque: 630 Nm at 5,400 rpm Unladen weight: 820 kg Wheelbase: 2.650 mm Dimensions (L x W x H): 4,770 x 1,990 x 1,080 mm

Three decades of Intelligent Performance. Triple victory at Le Mans in 1982.

Following the introduction of the Group C regulations on sports car specifi cations in June 1981, sponsor Rothmans. In the same year, Porsche Porsche racing history, the 956 achieved record the fi rst Porsche 956 was already out on the Weissach test track by March 1982. As Group C took the World Championship for Makes title and highs in the world of motorsport. was based on an interesting power formula, the Porsche 956 embodied a completely new type works driver Jackie Ickx won the World Endurance of racecar, optimised in terms of rolling resistance, fuel-effi cient engines and incredible power Championship. For further information on Intelligent Performance, go to: www.porsche.com/classic transmission. From 1983 onwards, Porsche began offering The Group C regulations placed strict limits on a monocoque chassis and a newly developed the 956 to its customers. The fuel consumption. Downforce was another crucial ground effect (controlled air fl ow under the car). continued: victories in all the World Endurance issue, with aerodynamics determining the design Championship races and at Le Mans, the World more than ever before. Thanks to pioneering The sporting career of the 956 was equally im- Championship for Makes for Porsche in 1983, electronic injection/ignition systems, the 2.6-litre pressive: just a few weeks after the fi rst car was 1984 and 1985. Triumphs and titles in the German turbo was capable of delivering around 620 hp. completed, it secured a sensational 1-2-3 victory and Japanese Championships also served to The 956 was also the fi rst Porsche racecar with at Le Mans in 1982 sporting the colours of its underscore the exceptional qualities and class of this racecar. An important design milestone in

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Motorsport forms part of our genes. 5.8 seconds, the car caused a sensation back The VIP package includes the following over the in 1972 – as it still does today. The event will also be course of the three-day event: No surprise that our classic cars attended by staff from Porsche Club Coordination, – Full passes giving access to all open stands and Porsche Exclusive, Porsche Tequipment, Porsche the drivers’ paddock still live up to their heritage. Germany and the Porsche Museum, all of whom will – Welcome gift be happy to answer your questions and help you – Access to the Porsche VIP hospitality marquee The 40th AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix will take place at the Nürburgring on 10-12 August 2012. to discover all there is to know about Porsche. – Exclusive evening programme on the Saturday The Porsche Classic stand will be close to the racetrack – in an area covering a total of Driver’s Selection by Porsche Design will also be – Parking for your Porsche on the Porsche site 14,000 m². A special highlight in the Porsche exhibition tents: the anniversary of the legendary there with its event truck. 911 Carrera RS. The Porsche Oldtimer Grand Prix VIP package costs You can register online for the Porsche VIP package EUR 299.00 per person, or EUR 269.00 for Porsche To mark the 40th birthday of this automotive classic, features included the duck tail, Fuchs wheels, now. Club members. Prices are inclusive of VAT. As the Porsche will present a range of exhibits from the RS lightweight construction throughout and a 2.7-litre number of packages is limited, places will be series, including RSR models that were designed high-performance engine capable of delivering www.porsche.com/classic awarded on the basis of the date when payment exclusively for competition use and heralded a new era 210 hp. With a top speed of 245 km/h and the ability is received. in Porsche customer racing. Typical 911 Carrera RS to complete the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in

For further information on the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2012, go to: www.porsche.com/classic

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Porsche Tour of Burgundy. Dates: 23.08.–26.08.2012 Tour highlights: Package includes: Elegant, harmonious, refi ned – not just true of a good Burgundy.

– Picturesque scenery and winding roads through – Four day test drive in a Porsche (two persons This tour of Burgundy and Alsace is a gourmet Burgundy region will be dreamlike in character – this world-famous wine-growing region per vehicle) and wine connoisseur’s dream, offering Epicurean quaint little villages with ancient half-timbered buil- – Enjoy a typical regional wine tasting – Three nights’ accommodation with breakfast: delights renowned the world over paired with land- dings, attractive vineyards and cosy wine bars. – Lunch at the Les Ducs de Lorraine restaurant One night at the Colombi Hotel scapes of outstanding natural beauty and a rich What better way to experience it all than behind the (1 Michelin star) One night at the Abbaye de la Bussière Hotel cultural heritage. Your fi rst impressions of the wheel of a Porsche. – Lunch at the Köhlerstube restaurant at the One night at the Le Parc Hotel famous Traube Tonbach – Lunch on four days, dinner on three evenings

For enquiries and bookings, please contact the Porsche Travel Club on: Tel.: +49 (0) 711/911233 60, E-mail: [email protected], Internet: www.porsche.com/travelclub

For further information on the Porsche Driving Experience, go to: www.porsche.com/travelclub

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