Porsche Club News 2/07

4. Information exchange Porsche Design Driver’s Selection Fit for golf: Cutting a good figure with Porsche

The fairway is like a fitness centre – golf is hard work, but extremely good for you. A round of 18 holes takes an average of four hours and the body burns around 1,200 calories during this time. A correct tee shot works 124 of the 600 muscles in the body. Medical professionals are also sure that relax- ation and movement in natural sur- roundings are good for the brain, im- prove perspective and increase mental strength. Perhaps this explains why so much business is concluded on golf courses. This is clearly demonstrated by just one example from the USA: At a tournament in North Carolina, execu- tives are said to have agreed a 25 bil- Stylish Comfortable lion dollar deal between two tee shots. The polo shirt with Porsche lettering and The shaped ladies polo shirt guarantees a tailored collar and side vents has contra- high level of comfort thanks to its quick-dry- The new collection from Porsche De- sting colours on the chest and on the back. ing functional material. sign Driver's Selection provides you with the perfect outfit for the golf course. Even if you are playing for pleasure, not business.

Attached The velours and terry golf towel can be attached to your golf bag with a karabiner snap hook.

Arrival The lightweight golf bag fits perfectly on the folding titanium trolley, and you can fit two of them in a Porsche.

The products are available from the Porsche Centres or under www.porsche.de ⁄shop Not all products are available worldwide. For further information, phone 01805-356-911.

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Porsche Tequipment Amusement Guaranteed

Powerful and dynamic: Excellent entertainment: Front and rear stainless steel The new Porsche Rear Seat skid plate Entertainment System

Driving a Porsche in the springtime or a digital camera for example – can raises your mood. You don’t even have also be connected. A stylish solution: The DVD player is to be sitting behind the wheel to have integrated into the display console fun. For example, in the Cayenne the The new stainless steel front skid plate Constant forward impetus: The new Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment Sys- available from Porsche Tequipment gives 21-inch Cayenne SportPlus wheels tem ensures that even the passengers your Cayenne an even more powerful in the back are well catered for. and dynamic look. Its colour matches that of the metal trim, and does not in- The system consists of two consoles terfere with the approach angle. The with monitors, two infrared headphone stainless steel skid plate has longitudi- sets, a remote control and a CD/DVD nal grooves that provide a solid appear- case. The DVD player is stylishly ance and gives the Cayenne an addi- housed in the console on the passen- tional sporty touch. ger side. The 7" TFT display tilts so that it can be optimally adjusted for any The new 21-inch Cayenne SportPlus viewer. Easy to operate and insensitive wheels combine exclusivity and sporti- Further information about the to vibrations, the system has outstand- ness. With a width of ten inches at front complete product programme of ing picture and sound quality and plays and rear, they guarantee powerful for- Porsche Tequipment and the lastest all standard formats, including MP3, CD ward impetus. A very special kind of Tequipment catalogues are available from your Porsche dealer or on the and DVD. Two separate, individually se- springtime feeling. Internet under www.porsche.com lectable AV sources – a games console

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Porsche Sports Cup Season 2007

6 tracks, The Porsche Sports Club is already to experience a day on the racetrack. 6 events, causing great excitement among ama- The Porsche Club Deutschland provi- 1 experience: Pure Porsche. teur racing drivers – the first entries des theoretical and practical informa- have been received and we are already tion about the circuit, shows the partici- confident that the racing weekends in pants around the paddock and the pit After a successful Porsche Sports Cup 2007 will attract even more interest lane and gives them the chance to talk season in 2006, which attracted 1,220 than last year. to the teams and drivers in the pits. competitors, Porsche Deutschland’s customer and Club sport series is about The Porsche Sports Cup gives anyone A drivers’ briefing is held in conjunction to enter its third year. Once again, the who is interested in racing but does not with the race managers, and the partici- Porsche Sports Cup will be backed by have a racing licence the opportunity to pants then have the opportunity to drive its strong corporate partners Deutsche line up in two different race series. on the track with an instructor in their Bank and tyre manufacturer Michelin. own Porsche and get a taste of how it One of them is the test day, which will feels to be a race driver. Needless to be held every race weekend this year say, that attention will be paid to their Where it all begins: Driving with due to the overwhelming demand. Here, physical well-being in the Porsche instructors in the Driver's Cup drivers can pay just 95 Euros per person hospitality area.

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Ready to go: The Porsche Sports Cup – The Porsche World a weekend for drivers, motorsport fans, Porsche fans and families. In the Porsche Drivers’ Cup, partici- Detailed information and registration pants can improve their driving skills documents for the individual series can under the supervision of instructors be found on the Porsche Sports Cup Dates: and develop more of a feeling for their homepage at: 12th – 13th May own Porsches. They learn about the www.porschesportscup.de ideal line, correct braking, steering into 30th June – 1st July corners and accelerating into and out Once again, a varied support pro- Motorsport Arena Oschersleben of bends. The training drives are followed gramme will be available for the whole 21st – 22nd July by a time trial event. All in all, a perfect family in 2007. From face painting to Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium introduction to racing. bouncy castles to a junior racetrack, 11th – 12th August there is plenty to keep children entertai- For those who have a racing licence, ned, giving their parents the opportu- 1st – 2nd September the Porsche Sports Cup includes va- nity to stroll through the Porsche World Eurospeedway Lausitz rious series requiring a licence – the or the drivers’ paddock without being 6th – 7th October Porsche Driver’s Challenge, a time trial, disturbed. Hockenheimring the Porsche Sports Cup and the Porsche Super Sports Cup, a sprint race using Michelin road or racing tyres, and the Information about the individual Porsche Sports Cup Endurance, a two- events, registration documents hour long distance race. and downloads are available from www.porschesportscup.de

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Porsche Driving Experience Porsche Tour —Black Forest—Heidelberg

This new tour gives you the chance to get to know some of the most beautiful regions in . And a Porsche is always the perfect travelling companion. The mix of winding country roads and long, straight Autobahns promises end- less driving pleasure.

From Ludwigsburg, we first head south. A stop at the world-famous is a must, as is a visit to the Bavarian capital, . On Lake Constance, you will have the chance to admire a wonderful Alpine panorama before embarking on ano- ther highlight of the route – the Black Forest highway. As well as unique sce- nery, the tour takes you through histori- Day 3 oldest university. Heidelberg is also fa- cally important towns like Heidelberg, The drive through the Allgäu region will mous for its romantic ruined castle. In Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Nurem- bring you close to the mighty . the morning, there is a tour of Heidel- berg. All in a vehicle that has made his- They are heralded by the 1,894 metre . The rest of the day is free tory itself – motoring history. Hahntennjoch Pass, which offers you – stroll along the city’s excellent shop- impressive views and exciting driving. ping streets or explore the narrow lanes Day 1 Your destination is the Bayerischer Hof of the old town. After collecting the vehicle in Ludwigs- Hotel in the island city of Lindau on burg, travel on the Autobahn to Munich. Lake Constance. Enjoy the magnificent Day 6 Check into the Bayerischer Hof Hotel, mountain landscape on a lake cruise Travel back in time in your Porsche where you can enjoy lunch. In the after- with dinner, where Germany, Austria and sports car – through the beautiful noon, you have time to explore Munich. Switzerland meet. Neckar valley and along the Swabian In the evening, the July tour includes a visit to the Hofbräuhaus. The Septem- Day 4 ber tour features the Oktoberfest. After the winding mountain roads of the last two days, today offers a mixture of Day 2 country roads and fast Autobahn sec- Drive along the Lake as far tions. After lunch at the Traube Tonbach as Murnau am Staffelsee. Over lunch, in Baiersbronn, continue along the you can enjoy the breathtaking view of idyllic Black Forest highway to Baden- the mountains and the Murnauer Moos Baden. The Autobahn then takes you to conservation area. After a magical drive the historic university city of Heidel- along the German Alpine road, visit the berg. After dinner in the centre, you will fairytale castle built by Bavarian King stay overnight at the “Der Europäische Louis II – Neuschwanstein. You will stay Hof” Hotel. overnight at a hotel nearby. Day 5 Today, you have the chance to explore the city of Heidelberg, home to Germany’s

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wine road, to the medieval town of Ro- Porsche Sport Driving School Porsche Travel Club thenburg ob der Tauber. Enjoy the uni- que flair of a town almost completely For those who want to experience For more than 10 years, the surrounded by its medieval walls. After the fascination of Porsche to the Porsche Travel Club has offered a medieval banquet and a walk around fullest, the Porsche Sport Driving the very best in driving experiences. the town, continue in your Porsche to School offers a variety of exciting your destination for the day – the “Le courses in Germany and worldwide. Meridien Grand Hotel” in Nuremberg. Tours organised by the Porsche Travel At the Porsche Sport Driving School, Club provide you with unforgettable ex- Day 7 under the supervision of Porsche in- periences. Whether you want to take a Today’s itinerary includes a tour of structors, you will learn how to en- quick weekend trip, a cultural tour or a the former “Reichsparteitagsgelände”. hance your individual driving safety as longer journey, you can guarantee that Afterwards, you can take advantage of you progress through globally standar- the destination will offer excitement the outstanding shopping available in dised training levels. A full range of trai- and relaxation. With a Porsche vehicle Nuremberg. After lunch, you have a ning options are available, from a one- provided, you can discover the most in- final chance to enjoy unmitigated dri- day Pre-Level Training right through to teresting routes, exclusive restaurants ving pleasure in your Porsche sports the Master Training. and top hotels. car on the return to Ludwigsburg. After returning the vehicle, individual travel Develop your driving skills and experi- You can choose between a range of home. ence total driving pleasure – on road, fully-organised trips: Whether you fancy off road or even on ice. Special offers, taking a look behind the scenes at Por- such as a personal trainer, a telemetric sche, an exciting weekend in the Black session, or g-force training improve Forest, Bavaria or Austria, an adven- your performance bit by bit. ture tour through Chile and Argentina or South Africa, or a stay at the Porsche Choose between numerous internatio- Camp in Portofino or Dubai – we have Dates nal circuits and the FIA-certified run- something for every taste. 30th June – 6th July ning-in and test track at the Porsche 22nd – 28th September factory in Leipzig. The Porsche Travel Club is constantly growing. Porsche Italy and Porsche Costs Porsche subsidiaries and importers in USA also now offer interesting tours. Per person (double room) more than 10 markets in Europe, the 4,250.00 Euro Americas and Asia/Pacific also offer Per person (single room) the unique experience of the Porsche 4,550.00 Euro Sport Driving School.

Price includes Contact: Contact: Porsche Sport Driving School Porsche Travel Club Seven-day discovery tour in a Por- Tel.: +49 (0) 711 911-78683 Tel.: +49 (0) 711 911-78155 sche sports car provided (2 people www.porsche.de/sportfahrschule www.porsche.de/travelclub per vehicle), 6 nights’ accommo- [email protected] [email protected] dation with breakfast, 7 lunches, 6 dinners, travel documents, German and English Porsche Travel Club travel guide (other languages on request)

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