April / May 2010

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Editorial

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Model Advances

Porsche is celebrating eleven model premieres this spring. Christophorus provides an overview of the vehicle premieres.

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918 Spyder

It sounds so easy and promises so much: Powerful driving pleasure on even less fuel. But there is a lot more to Porsche’s hybrid breakthrough and its three spectacular hybrid sports cars than catchwords. The absolute highlight in the “Porsche Intelligent Performance” strategy is the high-performance mid-engine 918 Spyder.

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The new Cayenne generation

More value at the wheel: The new Cayenne generation means more than a fresh face. A generational shift in this dynamic SUV series introduces new technology that increases the efficiency of all the models celebrating their world premiere in Geneva.

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Cayenne S Hybrid

The Cayenne S Hybrid is the first Porsche that can “sail.” That does not mean its new drive system is in line for a nautical patent, but rather that it runs on the power of two hearts.

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911 GT3 R Hybrid

Once again a 911 is ahead of its time. Porsche presents the 911 GT3 R Hybrid — a type of laboratory in a racing car that will subject hybrid technology to the toughest of conditions. The ultimate test will occur May 15 and 16, when the 911 Hybrid will compete in the 24-hour race on the Nürburgring.

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911 Turbo S Coupé and Cabriolet

The demands for power, dynamics, and efficiency could hardly be high enough for Porsche’s engineers as they developed the 911 Turbo S Coupé and the 911 Turbo S Cabriolet models. The heart of these top S models from Zuffenhausen is a six-cylinder boxer engine with two exhaust-gas turbochargers and a performance level now up to 530 horsepower.

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Panamera and Panamera 4

The new members of the Panamera series are efficient and nimble on their feet, and at the same time provide outstanding performance and a high level of comfort for four people. One year after the premiere of the eight-cylinder model, the new series is adding two new six-cylinder models: the Panamera and the Panamera 4.

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All Ears!

Dieter Burmester makes extraordinary audio systems. Their music provides absolute listening pleasure in the Panamera and now in the new Cayenne as well. A song of praise for pure tonal quality.

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Ke Nako – It’s High Time!

The world is turning its attention to South Africa. Before the opening whistle blows for the Soccer World Cup, Christophorus went on a photo safari of this fascinating rainbow land.

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News: Annual general meeting at Porsche SE

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News: New paint shop

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News: Panamera – the “best car”

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