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Porsche News Topics: The new Cayenne GTS Porsche and the Environment The new 911 GT2 The new Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1 Porsche Exclusive and Tequipment The Rally Transsyberia 2007 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Porsche in Vietnam J.D. Power Porsche in Malaysia Porsche Design Driver’s Selection GTS. The combination of 2 abbreviations that have written Porsche history. It combines the uncompromising nature of the sporty GT models with the sportiness of the S models. Today, these 3 letters are synonymous with one thing above all: our engineers’ quest to make your dreams come true. The result: the new Cayenne GTS. Streetwise. The new Cayenne GTS. 04/2007 You can find out more about the new Cayenne GTS in our web special at www.porsche.com © Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, 2007 All texts, images and other information in this brochure are subject to the copyright of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Any duplication, reproduction or other use without the prior written consent of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is impermissible. The depicted vehicles show equipment items for the Federal Republic of Germany. They also contain optional equipment, for example, that does not belong to the standard scope of delivery or is only available at extra charge. Some models or equipment items are not available in various countries due to country-specific regulations and requirements. For more information about the exact equipment specifications, please consult your Porsche Centre/dealer or your importer. Porsche reserves the right to alter design, equipment and delivery package without prior notice. Colours may differ from those illustrated. Errors and omissions excepted. Porsche, the Porsche Crest, 911, Carrera, Targa, Boxster, Cayenne, Tiptronic, Tequipment, PCCB, PCM and PSM are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Porscheplatz 1, 70435 Stuttgart, Germany www.porsche.com Status: 11/2007 Printed in Singapore The new Cayenne GTS

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PorscheNews

Topics: The new Cayenne GTS

Porsche and the Environment

The new 911 GT2

The new Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1

Porsche Exclusive and Tequipment

The Rally Transsyberia 2007

Porsche Carrera Cup Asia

Porsche in Vietnam

J.D. Power

Porsche in Malaysia

Porsche Design Driver’s Selection

GTS. The combination of 2 abbreviations that have written Porsche

history. It combines the uncompromising nature of the sporty GT models

with the sportiness of the S models. Today, these 3 letters are synonymous

with one thing above all: our engineers’ quest to make your dreams come

true. The result: the new Cayenne GTS.

Streetwise. The new Cayenne GTS.

04/2007

You can find out more about the new Cayenne GTS in our web special at www.porsche.com

© Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, 2007

All texts, images and other information in this brochure are subject to the copyright of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Any duplication, reproduction or other use without the prior written consent of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is impermissible.

The depicted vehicles show equipment items for the Federal Republic of Germany. They also contain optional equipment, for example, that does not belong to the standard scope of delivery or is only available at extra charge. Some models or equipment items are not available in various countries due to country-specific regulations and requirements. For more information about the exact equipment specifications, please consult your Porsche Centre/dealer or your importer. Porsche reserves the right to alter design, equipment and delivery package without prior notice. Colours may differ from those illustrated. Errors and omissions excepted.

Porsche, the Porsche Crest, 911, Carrera, Targa, Boxster, Cayenne, Tiptronic, Tequipment, PCCB, PCM and PSM are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Porscheplatz 1, 70435 Stuttgart, Germany

www.porsche.com Status: 11/2007 Printed in Singapore

The new Cayenne GTS

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In developing the new Cayenne

GTS, our engineers were able

to give their technical preferences

free rein. Thus, the goals were

quickly defined: more power,

more agility and even more

dynamic handling. In short: more

sportiness – both technically and

optically.

Unmistakable.Even when stationary.

As soon as you see the new

Cayenne GTS, you will sense its

latent power. The front and rear

ends are both based on the

Cayenne Turbo. The generously

proportioned air intakes guarantee

an optimum supply of cooling air.

Bar-shaped light units with

integrated indicators and marker

lights in the outer air intakes ensure

an unmistakable look: on the new

Cayenne GTS they are arranged

horizontally. Just one glance at the

standard 21-inch Cayenne sports

wheels, and the considerable

lateral acceleration potential is

obvious.

The new special colours are a

further special feature. The new

Cayenne GTS is the only vehicle

in the Cayenne series that is

available in GTS red and nordic

gold metallic. Both colours lend

the design an impressive sporty

touch.

The new Cayenne GTS

The new Cayenne GTS. An uncompromising vehicle – built for the road.

Dear Porsche Enthusiast,

The developmental goals were quickly

defined: more power, more agility

and even more dynamic handling.

The results are impressive: The new

Cayenne GTS is an uncompromising

vehicle – built for the road. Find out

for yourself – in this edition of the

Porsche News.

We will also be presenting two further

highlights: the new 911 GT2 and

the limited-edition special Cayman S

Porsche Design Edition 1. In addition,

read all about Porsche’s hat trick

at the gruelling Rally Transsyberia

2007 and discover the wide variety

of personalisation options offered

by Porsche Exclusive’s new Aerokit

Turbo and the fascinating world of

images in the new 2008 calendar

from Porsche Design’s Driver’s

Selection.

There’s an exciting development

in Asia as Porsche enters the

Vietnamese market, plus get all the

updates from the Porsche Carrera

Cup Asia rounds 5-10. Last but

not least we’ve got all your latest

Porsche news in Malaysia, plus how

you can link up with other Porsche

fanatics in our country.

I hope you enjoy reading this exciting

edition of Porsche News.

Allan Pillai

Chief Operating Officer

Streetwise.The new Cayenne GTS.

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Fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 22.6*/20.6**; extra-urban 10.9*/10.2**; combined 15.1*/13.9**. CO2 emissions in g/km: 361*/ 332**. *manual transmission **Tiptronic S. According to 80/1268/EEC (version valid at time of printing).

All the performance you could want: The drive.

The new Cayenne GTS comes with

a power-enhanced 4.8-litre V8

naturally aspirated engine featuring

direct fuel injection (DFI) and

VarioCam Plus, a 2-in-1 engine system

for adjusting the intake camshafts

and changing the valve lift of the

intake valves. The air intake system

has been redesigned, offering both

increased performance and

impressive efficiency at the same

time. In figures: 298 kW (405 bhp)

at 6,500 rpm and a maximum

torque of 500 Nm at 3,500 rpm.

With manual transmission, the

vehicle accelerates from 0 to

100 km/h in just 6.1 s. The top

speed is 253 km/h. The sports

exhaust system, fitted as standard,

also produces a rich sound.

Tremendous dynamism for the road.

A further special feature guarantees

consistent sportiness: the electronic

Porsche Active Suspension

Management (PASM) and the sporty

steel spring suspension are fitted

as standard (pneumatic suspension

on request). By lowering the

Cayenne GTS, the vehicle’s centre

of gravity is now even lower – with

the steel spring suspension, 24 mm

compared to the Cayenne and the

Cayenne S. This improves driving

stability even at high speeds.

Optionally available: The Porsche

Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), an

active anti-roll system that anticipates

and significantly reduces the vehicle’s

lateral inclination during cornering.

Performance and comfort are both

improved, thus also – the driving

pleasure.

From a sports car to a high-performance sports car. Fancy a bit more sportiness?

Activating the sport button, fitted as

standard, switches the Cayenne GTS

from comfort- to sports-oriented

tuning: This result gives the engine

response more snap. PASM and the

optional Tiptronic S are switched

to sports mode, thereby improving

contact with the road and ensuring

the perfect line.

The interior: Exceptionally sporty.

And the interior? Tailored to the

driver’s every need. New electrically

adjustable 12-way sports seats with

The new Cayenne GTS

t Exclusive for the new Cayenne GTS: the 2-tone rear seats with seat centres in Alcantara

even higher side bolsters, offering

optimum cornering support.

Furthermore, the central elements

of the front and rear seats are

upholstered in non-slip Alcantara

for a 2-tone effect.

All vehicles come with a leather

interior that also includes parts of

the switch panel and the centre

console, as well as the steering

wheel airbag module as standard.

Our engineers have uncompro-

misingly sought to achieve

sportiness. With perfect lines.

The new Cayenne GTS. n

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High performance, low consumption: the new Cayenne GTS.

Surprisingly low: fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.

High performance, low output. Not

a contradiction in terms, but rather

cutting-edge technology. The

Cayenne GTS’s direct fuel injection

(DFI) significantly increases engine

efficiency, while at the same time

Tremendous drive and a pro-

nounced sense of responsibility

are not a contradiction in

terms – despite an uncompro-

mising approach. The new

Cayenne GTS shows that this

is possible with cutting-edge

technologies.

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reducing fuel consumption. VarioCam

Plus, a 2-in-1 engine system, for

adjusting the intake camshafts and

changing the valve lift of the intake

valves, also noticeably reduces fuel

consumption and exhaust emissions.

Moreover, the excellent aerodynamics

also positively influence fuel economy.

The new Cayenne GTS is equipped

with state-of-the-art exhaust technology.

Porsche and the Environment

It meets the strict exhaust standards:

in Europe EU 4 and in the USA

ULEV (LEV2 – ULEV). The result is

exemplary.

The Cayenne GTS proves that, in

its vehicle category, even powerful

sports cars can achieve moderate

emission values. This is only possible

given a high-tech catalytic converter

system comprising a pre- and main

catalytic converter on each exhaust

tract. By rapidly heating up the

catalytic converter soon after

ignition, it is possible to attain a

maximum exhaust gas cleaning

temperature – for improved pollu-

tion reduction. Further important

aspects in the reduction of exhaust

emissions are the stereo lambda

control circuits. Each of the two

cylinder banks has its own separate

lambda circuit, enabling the electronic

engine management system to

determine and set the optimum air/

fuel, thus ensuring that the

catalytic converters function reliably.

Maintenance: an extremely rare occurrence.

In our quest for perfection, we also

took a good look at maintenance

costs. Even the trip to the garage

in the new Cayenne GTS is fun,

Porsche has done everything in its

power to make it one that is seldom

made. Various maintenance tasks

have been reduced to a

minimum by the use of durable and

hard-wearing materials. Components

that do not need replacing do not

need to be disposed of either, which

makes it possible to use resources

responsibly and thereby lessen the

burden on the environment, in addi-

tion to saving both time and money.

The new Cayenne GTS has been

designed to use fuel containing up

to 10% ethanol. This improves CO2

values, since the biofuel ethanol

is made out of plants, which absorb

CO2 from the atmosphere as they

grow. Power at all costs? This is

inconceivable for the engineers

at Porsche. The proof: The new

Cayenne GTS is also highly

sophisticated when it comes to

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Respect required. The new 911 GT2.A new 911 GT2 is always an

exception to the rule. In every

respect. In developing it,

Porsche had to top everything

that had previously been

possible. This meant thinking

out of the box. The result: the

most powerful road-licensed

911 ever.

The new 911 GT2

You can find out more about the 911 GT2 at www.porsche.com

Fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 18.8; extra-urban 8.9; combined 12.5. CO2 emissions in g/km: 298. According to 80/1268/EEC (version valid at time of printing).

The new 911 GT2.

Its heart: the engine, based on

the 911 Turbo’s boxer engine: 6

cylinders, 3.6-litre displacement,

VarioCam Plus and biturbocharging

with variable turbine geometry

(VTG) for a more responsive

turbocharger, even at low engine

speeds. However, that is about all

these two engines have in common.

Because this engine delivers more

power –much more: a massive

390 kW (530 bhp) at 6,500 rpm.

The maximum torque is 680 Nm.

Impressive, there can be no doubt

about it. As is the 911 GT2’s

acceleration: 0 to 100 km/h in just

3.7 s. Its top speed is 329 km/h

and it laps the Nordschleife of

Nürburgring – a record for street

legal cars – in just 7:32 minutes.

This is with the regular road

suspension set-up and PASM in

the normal mode.

How was this achieved? By

increasing performance and

efficiency. In particular, by

modifying the turbocharger: The

flow-optimised turbine and the

compressor were adapted to

The 6-speed manual transmission

of the new 911 GT2 is specially

designed to handle the powerful

engine performance. Gear lever

travel is short and precise. For

maximum acceleration from a

standing start, Porsche is for the

first time using a new system for

conventional manual transmission

in a standard production vehicle:

the Launch Assistant. How does it

work? Press both the clutch and

accelerator pedal while the vehicle

is stationary. Once boost pressure

of approx. 0.9 bar is achieved,

release the clutch as quickly as

possible and forget everything that

you thought you knew about thrust.

Racing or touring – it makes no difference.

The Porsche Stability Management

(PSM) has been improved and

readjusted especially for the new

911 GT2. In additional to ABS,

it now comes with 2 automatic

control systems: Stability Control

(SC) and Traction Control (TC). The

meet the colossal performance

requirements – for more efficient

turbocharging. Added to this is

an entirely redesigned expansion

intake manifold that redefines

existing air intake principles for

turbo engines. Equally decisive is

the optimised throughput of the

new rear silencer, which for the

first time is constructed out of

especially light-weight titanium.

The rear-wheel drive guarantees

driving dynamics that are typical of

motor sports. The uncompromising

lightweight construction keeps the

overall weight low, and enables a

power-to-weight ratio of just

2.72 kg/bhp.

Stability Control (SC) controls the

transverse dynamics. The Traction

Control (TC) with the integrated

functions ABD (automatic brake

differential), TCS (traction control

system) and EDC (engine drag

torque control) controls the

longitudinal dynamics. What makes

the PSM of the new 911 GT2 so

special is that the control adjustments

of these two systems take place

relatively late, and can for the first

time be deactivated in two stages

– for deliberate sporty handling.

The transverse dynamism is not

reactivated in either stage, even

when braking hard within the

ABS control range. This functional

and shift strategy, specially

developed for the 911 GT2,

enables racing driving dynamics –

for individual demands for extreme

performance on the race track.

We should note: you don’t have

to use the full potential of the new

911 GT2, but you may, provided

that you are able to. n

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The epitome of design. The Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1.35 years ago Professor Ferdinand

Alexander Porsche, the designer

of the iconic 911, founded his

own company: the Porsche

Design Studio. We are paying

tribute to this anniversary with

a special model that combines

the philosophy of both Porsche

and Porsche Design: Impressive

technology, coupled with an

unrivalled styling. The Cayman S

Porsche Design Edition 1.

The Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1.

It is powered by a 3.4-litre 6-cylinder

boxer engine capable of delivering

217 kW (295 bhp). Maximum torque:

340 Nm between 4,400 and

6,000 rpm. The car manages the

sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a

breathtaking 5.4 seconds. The top

speed: 275 km/h. The Porsche

Active Suspension Management

(PASM) comes as standard. The

body has been lowered by 10 mm.

The 19-inch Turbo wheels with

5 mm wheel spacers impressively

round off the sporty appearance.

Black. Typical Porsche Design.

The powerful, striking appearance

of the Cayman models stands out at

first glance. With the Cayman S

Porsche Design Edition 1, a further

component has been defined. A host

of design-specific elements have

been conceptually harmonised. The

paintwork: Black all over. Matt black

design stripes set striking tones. The

front apron. Black. The door handles:

black. The lateral air intakes: black.

The windshield? Thanks to the

integrated grey top-tint, it fits in

harmoniously into the overall picture.

The cabin’s high degree of comfort

is impressive – and exceptional

design; with the latter taking centre

stage in the special model Porsche

Design Edition 1. The dominant

stylistic element is black leather.

All elements and applications of the

interior design package are in the

same colour as the exterior. The

instrument cluster represents an

exclusive accentuating detail with

black dials sporting the Porsche

Design chronograph look.

Limited to 777 cars.

The production run of the special

model Edition 1 is limited to a mere

777 cars, which is why each Cayman S

Porsche Design Edition 1 comes with

a “Limited Edition” plaque on the

cover of the glove compartment.

An additional standard extra: Selected

products from the current Porsche

Design Special Collection Edition 1.

Appropriately packed in a high-quality

case. One of the essentials: a Porsche

Design quartz watch. Furthermore,

the Edition 1 includes a pair of

s A sign of exclusivity: the plaque bearing the vehicle number

You can find out more about the new Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1 at www.porsche.com

Fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 15.3 */16.3 **; extra-urban 7.8*/7.9**; combined 10.6*/11.0**. CO2 emissions in g/km: 254*/262**. *manual transmission. **Tiptronic S. According to 80/1268/EEC (version valid at time of printing).

The new Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1

sunglasses, a penknife, a pen and a

key ring. Each item is characterised by

its unmistakable and timeless design,

excellent quality and outstanding

craftsmanship.

The founder of the company would no

doubt have been very proud of these

products 35 years ago. After all, they

are typically Porsche. n

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Individuality for the 911 Turbo. With the new Aerokit Turbo.

Porsche Exclusive and Tequipment

A Porsche is more than just a car.

It’s also the perfect expression of

any driver’s personal freedom.

As well as his own personal taste

and lifestyle. With Exclusive and

You can find out more about personalization with Porsche Exclusive and Porsche Tequipment at www.porsche.com

Tequipment, Porsche offers

various options for transforming

your own Porsche into an unique

vehicle that reflects your own

character.

More individuality. Ex works or later.

Ex works, Porsche Exclusive offers

a host of individual extras, with

which it is possible to enhance a

Porsche. Optically and technically,

both within and without. And at all

times according to the owner’s

personal ideas. Using only the best

materials and careful craftsmanship.

The range of Porsche Tequipment

accessories offers owners a host

of options for subsequently

personalising their vehicle. In both

cases, a Porsche is created that

is as unique as the driver behind

the wheel.

The new Aerokit Turbo for the 911 Turbo.

The new Aerokit Turbo is just one of

many ways of enhancing the impact

of the 911 Turbo even further.

Typically Porsche: Not only does it

lend the 911 Turbo a more sporty

and dynamic appearance, it also

improves the aerodynamics.

To be specific, the Aerokit Turbo

includes a new spoiler lip as well

as a new rear lid with a rear spoiler

and a fixed aerofoil. Besides these

components, the standard side sill

trim and the standard rear apron

are painted in the exterior colour.

This makes the 911 Turbo look

even more impressive on the road.

The aerodynamically optimised

components reduce the aero-

dynamic lift on the two axles,

improve driving stability and

enhance the 911 Turbo’s sporty

touch to an even greater extent.

As a sport-oriented option, the

Aerokit Turbo enables a significantly

reduced departure/approach angle.

Original through and through.

Other advantages of the Aerokit

Turbo, as well as the complete

range of Porsche Exclusive and

Tequipment products: the warranty

for the vehicle remains unaffected

without restriction. And just as

important: With the Aerokit Turbo,

your 911 Turbo remains 100%

Porsche.

The Aerokit Turbo will in all

likelihood be available for retrofits

via Tequipment from November

2007. It can already be ordered

ex works.1) n

Fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 18.8 */19.8 **; extra-urban 9.5*/9.6**; combined 12.8*/13.6**. CO2 emissions in g/km: 307*/326**. *manual transmission. **Tiptronic S. According to 80/1268/EEC (version valid at time of printing).

t For an even more dynamic look: The new Aerokit for the 911 Turbo

s Improves driving stability and underscores the vehicle’s sporty look and feel: The new Aerokit Turbo

1) The Aerokit Turbo is not available for the 911 Turbo cabriolet.

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Rally Transsyberia 2007

You’ll find more information at www.porsche.com/transsyberia

Rally Transsyberia 2007 –not for the faint-hearted.The Rally Transsyberia 2007

promised to take rallying back

to basics, and it certainly

delivered. By the end of the

race, the valiant two-man teams

and their battered vehicles had

endured no less than 7,100

kilometres which included

camping in tents in the bitter

cold nights of the Gobi Desert.

24 Porsche Cayennes started

at Moscow’s Red Square

overcoming rough terrains,

However, for the Singaporean team

comprising of Eddie Keng and

Pradeep Paul the long-distance rally

was truly a baptism of fire. Although

the pair had completed numerous

overland drives, they had never

battled in a rally before.

After driving thousands of

kilometres through extremely harsh

terrains, over fields littered with

basketball-sized rocks and slippery

mud-tracks, the pair learnt that

intelligent driving and maintaining

the car surpassed sheer speed in

a rally. Notwithstanding the rough

terrain, they were impressed

with the Cayenne’s powerful

performance.

Despite a steady start, the pair

got stuck in a waist-deep water

crossing mid-way through the

event. When Pradeep opened

the door to get a tow, he allowed

water to flood the cabin and it got

into the crucial electronics of the

Cayenne S Transsyberia, causing

the traction control to malfunction.

They carried on in spite of the

damaged electronics and traction

control. Two days from the finish,

they punctured the oil sump after

sliding into a ditch. Mechanics tried

to make the necessary repairs,

difficult orienteering and more, to

finish the rally two weeks later in

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The limited

edition Cayenne S Transsyberia

proved that it can compete with

the best, sweeping all 3 places on

the podium. Rod Millen and Richard

Kelsey emerged champions 17

minutes ahead of team Italy 1

of Antonio Tognana and Carlo

Cassina. Adel Abdulla and Norbert

Lutteri racing for Qatar came in

third, 23 minutes adrift of the

winners.

but they ran out of time and had to

deliver the bad news to Eddie and

Pradeep – that their rally was over.

Co-driver Pradeep said, “Sitting

in the same vehicle in exceptional

circumstances over more than

7,000 km you get very attached to

it. In fact, I felt sad when I handed

over the keys – almost as though

I was saying goodbye to an old

friend!”

The Cayenne S Transsyberia was

modified to include a roll cage for

the interior, coarsely studded all-

terrain tyres and a multi-component

underbody guard to boost its

off-road capabilities. It was also

equipped with a navigation system

specifically for off-roading, a

Tripmaster computer, and two

one-man tents.

Ultimately, the unsung heroes of

this marathon were undoubtedly

the ten Porsche mechanics

that accompanied the rally in

four Cayennes and two trucks.

They accomplished the almost

impossible, putting five heavily

accident-damaged Cayennes back

on the road overnight after leg 9,

and sometimes working up to 40

hours without sleep. Not one of the

24 Cayennes since start retired

with a technical defect, though six

Porsche teams had to abandon the

rally – all due to accidents, where

luckily no one was badly hurt. n

t Start of Team Singapore at the Red Square in Moscow

s Singapore Team: driver Eddie Keng and co-driver Pradeep Paul s Undergoing an endurance test all the way across Asia: The Cayenne S Transsyberia

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Porsche Carrera Cup Asia

The battle intensifies.

Up-to-date information about Porsche Carrera Cup Asia can be found atwww.porsche.com/carreracup

After the first four exhilarating

rounds of the 13-round

Porsche Carrera Cup Asia

2007 (PCCA) in Malaysia, the

series continued at Indonesia’s

3.965 km Sentul Circuit. Fans

saw plenty of drama in round 5

when Cref Motorsports’ Keita

Sawa drove the perfect race

until a miscalculation in the

last turn of the final lap

allowed Briton Tim Sugden

to slip past and take the

chequered flag.

Sugden clearly relished his thrilling

win. “I have to say I enjoyed this

race more than I’ve enjoyed one

for a very long time. Sawa and I

were both quick and absolutely

on the limit throughout the race.”

The next round Sawa’s luck was

no better and after a collision

with Sugden, it was China’s SCC

Racing’s Christian Jones who kept

his cool to take his maiden PCCA

Class A win. Hong Kong’s Marchy

Lee finished third, setting the

fastest lap in the process.

In Class B, Australian Peter Boylan

showed superb form taking two

wins from two starts and going

to the top of the championship

standings.

At the new Goldenport Circuit in

Chengdu, China, Jones had the

perfect weekend dealing with the

slick conditions superbly, winning

both rounds 7 and 8. “I was a bit

apprehensive to begin with. On

the warm up laps I realised the

track had lots of grip and I felt

comfortable in the car. During the

race I kept looking behind me and

there wasn’t anyone there, so I just

kept going as fast as I could. I held

on and brought it home.”

Peter Boylan increased his lead

at the top of the leaderboard for

Class B, taking a win from pole

position, closely followed by Tunku

Hammam and Philip Ma. But in

round 8 it was Philip Ma who took

the win after Boylan, who started

on pole, locked up and went off

the track.

Sugden takes championship lead with Shanghai victory.

The atmosphere was super

charged for round 9 and 10 being

the support race for the 2007

Formula 1TM Sinopec Chinese

Grand Prix in Shanghai. The

circuit’s combination of straight

stretches and treacherous curves

proved the perfect test.

It was Tim Sugden who rose to

the occasion taking a lights-to-

flag victory to inch ahead of Keita

Sawa with whom he was tied on

the leaderboard. The Briton now

has a six point margin at the top of

the Class A classification.

Christian Jones was second,

followed by reigning champion

Darryl O’Young of Team Jebsen

who was disappointed to have

once again not clinched a win on

the Shanghai track.

Said race winner Sugden: “The

race wasn’t as easy as it looked.

The outside didn’t have any grip.

After the start, I concentrated on

pulling out a gap. In that situation

it’s better if it’s wet as you’re more

careful not to make a mistake.”

Meanwhile in Class B, a well-

deserved win went to William “Chip”

Connor ahead of Melvin Choo and

Mok Weng Sun, though Mok now

tops the Class B leaderboard, three

points ahead of Peter Boylan and

four clear of Connor.

The stage has now been set for

a thrilling finish with four drivers

in contention for the Class A title.

The PCCA next heads to Zhuhai

International Circuit in Southern

China for the penultimate race

on November 3-4. The season

Grand Finale takes place on 16-18

November as part of the famous

54th Macau Grand Prix, a thrilling

street race on the Macau Guia

Circuit. n

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Porsche spreads its wings to Vietnam.Two wheelers rule the roads

in Vietnam right now, but they

might just have to start making

room for the dream cars of

Porsche lovers there once the

new Porsche Centre Saigon

opens early 2008.

“Porsche is a passion and we want

to share this passion with the Viet-

namese people,” says Mr. Andreas

Klingler, General Director of

Prestige Sports Car Company Ltd,

the official importer of Porsche for

Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

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Porsche in Vietnam

t Artist impression of the future Porsche Centre Saigon

Previously based in Germany, Saudi

Arabia and Singapore, Mr. Klingler

brings with him more than 21 years

of valuable Porsche experience. He

believes that with a new generation

of Vietnamese looking to reward

themselves with luxury cars, the

timing is perfect for introducing the

brand to Vietnam.

“The Vietnamese market is

opening fast and we want to be

there from the very beginning. We

are very proud to bring Porsche

to this country and I am convinced

we will have great success. Our

biggest advantage and benefit is

that we are different from all other

car manufacturers in the world. We

help our clients to customise and

order their dream Porsche – you

can even decide the colors of the

stitches on your seats. If you want

to have them done in blue, red,

yellow or even pink, we will do so.”

The new Porsche Centre will be

located in district 7, from across the

future Exhibition and Convention

Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, and

will offer Porsche customers a one

stop facility to enjoy the entire

Porsche experience. Sales, After

Sales support, Design Driver’s

Selection and additional services will

be managed by an internationally

trained and certified Porsche team.

Mr. Klingler says, “Customers can

look forward to the exceptional

service Porsche is famous for.

Everyone who walks into the

showroom, whether they drive off

in a brand new Porsche or buy a

model car, a watch, or a T-shirt,

will get to enjoy the entire Porsche

experience.”

Another Porsche Centre is

earmarked for Hanoi in the near

future with others planned for

Cambodia and Laos thereafter. n

For the third year running,

Porsche was rated the number

one brand overall in the United

States in the 2007 Auto-

motive Performance, Execution

and Layout (APEAL) StudySM

conducted by US market

research institute J.D. Power

and Associates.

The study surveyed consumer

satisfaction after the first 90 days

of ownership and among more

than 91,000 purchasers of the

new 2007 model-year cars. The

Porsche Cayman and the Boxster

finished first and second for the

Premium Sporty Car category for

the second year running.

The APEAL study is designed to

complement the J.D. Power and

Associates Initial Quality StudySM

(IQS), which focuses on problems

experienced by owners. Having

been ranked best nameplate in the

Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) as well,

Porsche reaffirmed its standing

in performance and design of

its sports cars, again beating its

worldwide competitors. n

For 3 consecutive years, Porsche was rated the number-one brand overall.

s General Director Mr. Andreas Klingler

s Boxster and Cayman

J.D.Power APEAL Study

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Porsche Clubs

You’ll find more information about Porsche Clubs at www.porsche.com

Welcome to the Club.No matter what age, profession

or nationality, all Porsche drivers

have one thing in common.

It’s more than just owning an

iconic sports car – it’s a passion

for all that the Porsche brand

represents.

Ever since the first official Porsche

Club was founded in 1952, Porsche

enthusiasts have found a way to

come together to share friendship

and enjoy the total Porsche

experience. Clubs have blossomed

all over the world with 570 to date

and 120,000 members in total.

An example of a Porsche Club

Malaysia event is the recent

getaway which brought 40 Porsche

Club Malaysia members and their

families to the beautiful island

of Langkawi.

The Porsche convoy consisting of

17 cars had an early start from

Sungai Buloh R&R, setting out for

a famous curry mee breakfast in

Ipoh. Then with appetites satisfied

it was off to Kuala Kedah, picking-

up another two Porsche Club

members and their families from

Butterworth along the way. By late

morning the convoy reached Kuala

Kedah Jetty and it was time to

drop-off the passengers and load

the Porsches onto the barge.

Once on the island it was on to the

Andaman resort at Datai Bay where

surrounded by the rainforest and

the warm Andaman Sea, Porsche

Club members enjoyed the chance

to unwind and enjoy the resort’s

fantastic facilities including The Spa

and 18-hole golf course.

The next morning, locals couldn’t

have missed the echo through the

trees and hills generated by the flat-

six of the 17 Porsche cars as they

negotiated the windy, narrow roads

on a round-the-island drive. Lunch

was at the island’s picturesque Yacht

Club and a little later no-one could

resist a quick stop at the famous

Each club is an independent entity,

with their own activities and range

of services, but they all share a

close link with Porsche and the

brand’s ethos and values.

Members can take advantage of

the vast Porsche network and join

international Porsche Club events

as well as the local club activities.

Whether it’s the Porsche parades

held over several days of festivities

or putting the pedal to the metal

on the race track, every member

chooses their level of involvement.

bakery owned by former Prime

Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohd.

Back at the hotel it was time to

burn-off some calories with a

friendly premier league beach

football match while the children

headed-off to the pool and beach

for their own activities. To end a

fun-filled day it was dinner at a well

known German Bistro for fine food,

lots of laughter and exchanging

ideas and knowledge of their

Porsche dream cars.

After a final day of shopping and

relaxing it was time to head home

with great memories of another

excellent Porsche Club event.

The Porsche Club Malaysia is

always pleased to welcome new

members who share a passion for

their cars. The only prerequisite for

joining is that you own a Porsche.

Currently about 400 members

enjoy events like Trackdays, Go

Carting and Auto Crosses, Drives,

Wine and Dine evenings, parties

and dinners plus Talks. You can

log onto www.porscheclub.org.

my for more details or contact

Mr. Christopher Tan, Honorary

Secretary of the Porsche Club at

Tel: 6012-2231 111 or email:

[email protected]. n

s Eugene Loke, Mohamad Nor and Steve Yong (from left to right)

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Merdeka Millenium Endurance Race

To finish first, first you’ve got to finish.On 25 August, 77 cars and 231

drivers from Australia, Hong

Kong, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan

and Malaysia burnt rubber in

Asia’s biggest race, the 12-hour

Merdeka Millennium Endurance

Race (MME) held at the Sepang

International Circuit in Malaysia.

Originally created in 2000, MME is

a yearly celebration of Malaysia’s

national day and took on even more

significance this year as the country

celebrates its golden jubilee of

independence.

The 2007 race promised to be the

best yet with more foreign racing

teams including namely J’s Racing

Lab with a Honda S2000 and Juniper

Racing with a 911 GT3 RSR, plus

experienced drivers such as former

F1 and 24 Hours of Le Mans driver

Hans-Joachim Stuck.

Gary Khor, Team Manager of the

Jaseri Racing Team recounts some

of the action from race day which

saw Team Hong Leong-Kencana

Racing take the checkered flag after

completing 288 laps – a record in the

eight-year history of the series.

“Here I am again for the 6th time,

managing the Jaseri Racing Team of

Dato’ Mokhzani, Lars-Erik Nielsen and

Sven Herberger, a former Porsche

test driver.

Our new engine had an oil leak and

we started the race with a test

engine that had already put in 28

hours of hard service. To make

matters worse, the competition

was outstanding. Pole went to the

Porsche Club Singapore Racing

Team 911 GT3 RSR followed by the

Petronas Syntium Team BMW Z4.

Third was the Australian Porsche 911

GT3 RSR pairing of Shaun Juniper,

Paul Kelly and current Australian

Carrera Cup Champion, Craig Baird.

We were alongside in fourth.

We started smoothly until six hours

into the race, Lars was T-boned

by a slower car, breaking our front

suspension and wheel. Incredibly the

Farnbacher/Hong Leong - Kencana

Racing pit crew completed the repair

in only 18 minutes and losing only

one position in the process.

After 11 hours of punishing racing we

were 13 laps down on the leaders,

Petronas Syntium Team’s BMW Z4

of Hans Stuck, his son Johannes and

Farique Haruman.

But 10 minutes into the last hour,

disaster struck the BMW! It began

to slow and misfire while leaving the

pits, finally grinding to a halt along

the back straight and the Hong

Leong-Kencana sponsored 911 GT3

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RSR took the lead to a thunderous

reaction from our team mates.

Moments later Peter Goebel (who

leads Farnbacher Racing, USA)

decided on Dato’ Mokhzani to drive

the last stint to the chequered flag.

Nine excruciating minutes and 3

laps later Mokhzani crossed the line

and took the chequered flag, finally

realizing his dream.

After racing at what was a crazy

pace this year and with an engine

that was past its ‘use by’ date, two

accidents and incredibly potent

competition, we had won – against

all odds!” n

s The Jaseri Team: Sven Herberger, Dato’ Mokhzani and Lars-Erik Nielsen (from left to right)

t The Farnbacher/Hong Leong-Kencana crew

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The unveiling of a new Porsche

is always a moment guaranteed

to get your pulse racing, so be

amongst the first to feast your

eyes on the hot new Cayenne GTS

and the new 911 GT2, courtesy of

Eurokars Sdn. Bhd. – the official

Porsche importer in Malaysia.

The sportiest of Porsche’s SUVs

will be revealed on Friday 7th March,

2008 at

Porsche Centre Glenmarie,

No. 26 & 28 Jalan Juruhebah U1/50,

Temasya Industrial Park, Glenmarie,

40150 Shah Alam Selangor Darul

Ehsan.

Then the striking design and latent

muscle of the new 911 GT2 - the

most powerful 911 so far approved

for road use, makes its debut on

Friday 18th April, also at the Porsche

Centre Glenmarie at 7pm.

If you would like to attend either of

these launches, please contact or

sms Mr CN Esqandar at 012-338

8878 or Mr Johnny Hoo at 012-336

4328 for more details. n

Cayenne GTS and 911 GT2 Launch

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The Grand Reveal. Porsche price list.Price list

s The new Cayenne GTS

s The new 911 GT2

Model Price* Cylinders/ Engine Power(bhp)/ Torque(Nm)/ Max Accel. format Capacity rpm rpm Speed 0-100 cc km/h1) km/h1)

Boxster 520,000 Flat 6 2,687 245/6,500 273/4,600-6,000 251 7.0

Boxster S 600,000 Flat 6 3,387 295/6,250 340/4,400-6,000 264 6.1

Cayman 550,000 Flat 6 2,687 245/6,500 273/4,600-6,000 253 7.0

Cayman S 665,000 Flat 6 3,387 295/6,250 340/4,400-6,000 267 6.1

911 Carrera 860,000 Flat 6 3,596 325/6,800 370/4,250 280 5.5

911 Carrera S 948,000 Flat 6 3,824 355/6,600 400/4,600 285 5.3

911 Carrera Cabriolet 935,000 Flat 6 3,596 325/6,800 370/4,250 280 5.7

911 Carrera S Cabriolet 1,018,000 Flat 6 3,824 355/6,600 400/4,600 285 5.4

911 Carrera 4 910,000 Flat 6 3,596 325/6,800 370/4,250 275 5.6

911 Carrera 4S 998,000 Flat 6 3,824 355/6,600 400/4,600 280 5.3

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 992,000 Flat 6 3,596 325/6,800 370/4,250 275 5.8

911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 1,076,000 Flat 6 3,824 355/6,600 400/4,600 280 5.4

911 Targa 4 963,000 Flat 6 3,596 325/6,800 370/4,250 275 5.8

911 Targa 4S 1,058,000 Flat 6 3,824 355/6,600 400/4,600 280 5.4

911 GT3 1,104,000 Flat 6 3,600 415/7,600 405/5,500 310 4.3

911 GT3 RS 1,162,000 Flat 6 3,600 415/7,600 405/5,500 310 4.2

911 Turbo 1,350,000 Flat 6 3,600 480/6,000 620/1,950-5,000 310 3.7 (680/2,100-4,000 with overboost)

Cayenne 650,000 V6 3,598 290/6,200 385/3,000 227 8.5

Cayenne S 765,000 V8 4,806 385/6,200 500/3,500 250 6.8

Cayenne Turbo 1,100,000 V8 4,806 500/6,000 700/2,250-4,500 275 5.1

Jaseri Automotive Group Sdn Bhd - Porsche Official Importer, Malaysia

Contact your nearest Porsche Centre today:Porsche Centre Glenmarie Tel.: +603 5032 9911Porsche Centre Kuala Lumpur (Darby Park) Tel.: +603 2715 9911Porsche Centre Penang Tel.: +604 5082 911

* As of 21st February 2007. All prices shown include all applicable duties and taxes and exclude registration fees, road tax and insurance. The importer reserves the right to amend vehicle prices when required without prior notice. The prices contained herein are valid for the Porsche model year 2007 and correct at time of print. 1) For Tiptronic S - equipped version, except for 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS.

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Fascination 365 days a year: the 2008 Porsche calendar

Porsche Design Driver’s Selection

You will be able to find the calendars at your Porsche Centre and in the Porsche Design Driver’s Selection Online Shop at www.porsche.com

The Porsche Calendar.

The official 2008 Porsche calendar

looks back on 60 years of Porsche,

and showcases not only the latest

vehicles, but also highlights of

Porsche’s history. Each image

includes the year in which the

respective model was designed.

The Porsche Calendar,

size: 59 x 55,5 cm,

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The Porsche Historics Calendar.

An exclusive Porsche calendar

with images of the Porsche 917

racing car in its various stages of

development from 1969 to 1972.

The Porsche Historics Calendar,

size: 60 x 42 cm (open),

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The Porsche Date Planner.

This sumptuously produced appoint-

ment calendar contains photos of

the Porsche RS Spyder during the

American Le Mans Series (ALMS),

including background information on

the racing car’s development and

engineering. Porsche date planner,

over 50 images, format: A5,

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In 2008, Porsche will again provide enthusiastic drivers with the opportunity to enjoy the fascination of our

sports cars in-between drives. With 4 attractive calendars from the Porsche Design Driver’s Selection.

The Porsche Style Calendar.

The 13 images in the calendar

created by Porsche designers reflect,

on the basis of modern-day and his-

toric vehicles, the typical Porsche lines

that have endured until the present

day. Including impressive screen

savers on CD-ROM. The Porsche

Style Calendar, size: 70 x 50 cm,

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