June / July 2008

If you're curious and would like to know more about our Porsche magazine, you’ll find selected articles here for you to read as a sample.

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Editorial

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Family Celebration

Past (a 1948 Gmünd Coupé) meets present (a 911 Turbo Cabrio) at the Porsche family estate “Schüttgut” in Zell am See, Austria: “In our family, everyone always just talked about cars,” the head of the household,
Dr. Wolfgang Porsche, recalls.

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The Legend Lives

A proclamation of love to an indestructible companion: Robust, reliable, and powerful—that’s the engine of the 911, its heart and soul for over forty years.

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Color Reflects Life

The right color for a car isn’t just a matter of taste—it also depends on the type. That makes color research one of the most difficult areas in automobile design.

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Every Model at a Glance: From the 356 to the Cayenne GTS

If you always wanted all the Porsches, then you’ll want to take a peek between pages 62 and 63. Here, you can turn over your own new page in Porsche history—from the 356 back in 1948 all the way to this year’s Cayenne GTS, you’ll find them all.

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On the Road in India

India is in motion. And we’re moving right along. Like in Mumbai, a city of 13 million people. A report from a country where the first Porsche was sold in 2004.

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’58: A Young Boy’s Patience

Men, machines, memories—through the decades, the passion for Porsche has been shaped by personal experiences. It was a wonderful time in the 1950s with the 356 A 1600 Speedster.

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’68: The Pharmacist’s Passion

Men, machines, memories—through the decades, the passion for Porsche has been shaped by personal experiences. It was a wonderful time in the 1960s with the 911 Targa.

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’78: The Hatmaker’s Return

Men, machines, memories—through the decades, the passion for Porsche has been shaped by personal experiences. It was a wonderful time in the 1970s with the Porsche 928.

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’88: The Forester’s Wife

Men, machines, memories—through the decades, the passion for Porsche has been shaped by personal experiences. It was a wonderful time in the 1980s with the 911 SC Cabriolet.

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’98: The Cook’s Capers

Men, machines, memories—through the decades, the passion for Porsche has been shaped by personal experiences. It was a wonderful time in the 1990s with the Boxster.