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Porsche presents its future vision at the Å koda Auto Volkswagen India Media Night
Porsche recently introduced media representatives to its vision of the future with a presentation of its Strategy 2025 plan that shows how the auto maker intends to shape the forward development of the sports car. The informative session was part of the Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Media Night which also gave the opportunity to display the all-new 911 Carrera S Cabriolet. Porsche has remained competitive with stable growth across its portfolio spurred on by interest in the all-new 91...
Porsche Taycan drives home a double victory at WCOTY 2020
At this year’s World Car of the Year Awards 2020 (WCOTY), the Porsche Taycan saw the checkered flag first in two categories: winning as World Luxury Car and World Performance Car of the Year. In the performance category, it succeeded in a historic triple against the 911 and the 718 Spyder/Cayman GT4. Furthermore, the electric sports car also won World Luxury Car. 86 international automotive journalists voted and assessed over 50 new cars. The winners were announced during an online conf...
Porsche extends warranty due to COVID-19
Porsche is extending the new car warranty by a further three months for all cars with a new car warranty expiring between 1 March 2020 and 31 May 2020. This offer comes at no additional costs for customers and is valid worldwide. With this measure the sports car manufacturer is responding to the impact of COVID-19 which has restricted business operations at many Porsche Centers since March. The offer also applies to customers who purchased a Porsche Approved warranty to follow on after the ex...
Porsche's mid-engined performance flagship 718 Spyder and Cayman GT4 set for India
Porsche’s 718 family of mid-engined sports cars welcomes two new members with the arrival of the 718 Spyder and the 718 Cayman GT4. Featuring a newly developed 420 PS (309 kW), four-litre, six-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine, these models appeal to the most hardened sports car enthusiasts as the most powerful models in the 718 range, together with the emotional appeal of a traditional six-speed manual transmission. Whilst the GT4 represents the entry-level GT road model from Porsch...
Best-in-class performance for the new Panamera
A unique symbiosis of contrasts: the new Porsche Panamera now covers an even wider spectrum. It combines the performance of a sports car with the comfort of an exclusive saloon. With the 630 PS (463 kW) Panamera Turbo S, the sports car manufacturer successfully supports its claim to best-in-class performance. The new top-of-the-range model betters the performance figures of the previous Panamera Turbo by a wide margin. Comfort and sportiness both benefit from enhanced chassis components and c...
Porsche announces new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
Porsche is completing the product line-up for the new Panamera with a 700 PS (514 kW), 870 Nm flagship. The new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is now the most powerful variant in the revamped product line, combining a 571 PS (420 kW), four-litre biturbo V8 with a 136 PS (100 kW) electric motor. Its all-electric range has been increased by up to 30 per cent thanks to a new 17.9 kWh battery and optimised driving modes. At the heart of the drive architecture is the electric motor, which is int...
Porsche Taycan drifts into the Guinness World Recordsâ„¢ book
The Porsche Taycan has entered the Guinness World Records™ for the longest drift with an electric vehicle. The scene of the world record was the Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) Hockenheimring. Porsche instructor Dennis Retera did 210 laps on the 200 metre-long drift circle without the front wheels ever pointing in the same direction as the curve: after 55 minutes the sideways expert had covered a total of 42.171 kilometres. By completing this marathon distance, Retera secured the world ...
Manolito Vujicic appointed new Head of Porsche Division India
Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE announces the appointment of Manolito Vujicic as the new Head of its Division in India. The 48-year old will start his tenure from February 2021, following his departure from the position Porsche Brand President at PAIG (China) Automobile Investment Co., Ltd in Hangzhou (China). The appointment comes at a vital time for the brand, with the all-electric Taycan and latest generation Panamera expected to arrive in India over the course of 2021. Comment...
Porsche aims to fight for overall victories with an LMDh prototype
The Executive Board at Porsche AG has given the green light to the development of an LMDh prototype. After a lengthy evaluation phase, Porsche Motorsport received the order to build a vehicle based on future regulations. From 2023, the LMDh cars will make up a new top class in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the North American IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. Both championships are hugely significant for the Stuttgart sports car manufacturer. Porsche very much welcomed ...
Porsche Studio Delhi brings new brand experience to India
Porsche is strengthening its presence with the opening of a new, interactive showroom concept in Delhi, the first of its kind in India. The Porsche Studio Delhi joins the line-up of exclusive locations around the world to embrace an innovative retail environment that enables the sports car manufacturer to interact with a wide spectrum of target groups in an intimate atmosphere. Located in the prime position of Connaught Place, the Studio opens up onto the high street as a perfect addition to ...
Porsche and TAG Heuer enter into strategic partnership
Porsche and the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer TAG Heuer have joined forces in a strategic brand partnership. Within the framework of the holistic and long-term alliance, the premium manufacturers intend to jointly approach both sports competitions and the development of products. As a first step, the partners unveiled a new watch, the TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph. “The strong friendship of our brand with TAG Heuer exists since decades and I am more than happy that we are n...
Porsche takes the new 911 GT3 off the leash
The seventh edition of the high-performance Porsche 911 GT3 was developed in close collaboration with Porsche Motorsport. It transfers pure racing technology into a production model: the double wishbone front axle layout and sophisticated aerodynamics with a swan neck rear wing and a striking diffuser originate from the successful GT race car 911 RSR. Tried and tested in endurance racing, the 510 PS (375 kW) four-litre six-cylinder boxer engine is based on the drivetrain of the 911 GT3 R. The...
World premiere of the Cross Turismo: the all-rounder among electric sports cars
Porsche has presented the Taycan Cross Turismo to the public today with a virtual world premiere. The sports car manufacturer is expanding the product portfolio of its first all-electric sports car range with the addition of this versatile off-road version, thereby continuing the systematic pursuit of its path towards sustainable mobility. Like the Taycan sports saloon, the Taycan Cross Turismo benefits from an innovative electric drive with 800-volt architecture. The new high-tech chassis wi...
Porsche India continues expansion plan with new showroom in Mumbai
Porsche Centre Mumbai marks the official opening of its new showroom in the popular district of Santacruz Linking Road with the debut of the benchmark Panamera sports saloon. The launch of the brand’s latest sports saloon comes at a crucial time for Porsche’s new local investor who has firm commitments to further enhance the customer experience in the new facility before year end. Following Porsche India’s selection of Infinity Cars Private Ltd. as the new dealer fo...
Porsche India records best quarterly sales performance in seven years
Early indications of a revitalised luxury market are seen following the release of Porsche India’s first quarter sales figures for 2021, with the company realizing its best quarterly results overall in seven years. This achievement makes Porsche one of the fastest growing luxury car brands in India this year. With a defined expansion strategy in place, the brand is looking to further expand its footprint in the market in the next twelve months. Porsche’s authorized dealer...
Porsche’s first all-electric model, Taycan and new Macan SUV arrive in India
Porsche India has today embarked on its most ambitious plan in recent times with the launch of both the all-new, fully electric Taycan range and the latest Macan compact SUV, in addition to announcing a national dealer network expansion plan off the back of its best-ever third quarter sales performance. Launched at an exclusive media preview hosted at the Andaz Hotel in Delhi, the all-new Taycan range and new Macan will be available for sale across all dealerships in the country, with four...
New Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS arrives in India
The Porsche GT models stand for breathtaking performance - through outstanding aerodynamics, lightweight construction, driving precision as well as high longitudinal and lateral dynamics. And we have always gone one step further with the RS models. With one goal in mind: continually perfecting performance. The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS is the new flagship model in the 718 family – an uncompromising driver’s car designed to impress with its lightweight construction, extreme...
Porsche India launches Porsche Approved business
The Porsche Approved programme is now available across India with a comprehensive warranty on pre-owned cars for a minimum of 12 months, including access to the Porsche Assistance 24-hour roadside service after passing a rigorous 111-point inspection. Ensuring peace of mind even after its new car warranty has expired, Porsche India is providing reassurance to new owners of pre-owned vehicles with the Porsche Approved programme, which includes a warranty that covers all the essentials beyon...
Porsche India adds Cayenne Turbo GT to its model range
The Cayenne Turbo GT will now be available in India. Porsche rounds off the Cayenne model range with a sporting hero: consistently set up for maximum performance and handling, the new Cayenne Turbo GT combines outstanding driving dynamics with a high degree of everyday usability. The exceptional Porsche's sports car DNA in Turbo GT is underscored by a progressive design with specific features and a large number of carbon elements. The Turbo GT is available exclusively as a fo...
New Porsche 911 GT3 RS is in the starting blocks
The Porsche 911 GT3 is getting a big brother: the 911 GT3 RS, the new top of the 911 line in terms of performance will celebrate its world premiere on 17 August. The development of the high-performance sports car was inspired by the successful 911 RSR and 911 GT3 R GT racing cars. “The new 911 GT3 RS is even more optimised for track use than its predecessors. The spontaneously responsive, high-revving four-litre, six-cylinder boxer engine with approximately 500 PS has proven ideal fo...
Icons of Porsche festival to host 911 Dakar premiere
Porsche will soon unveil a very special variant of the iconic 911: the new 911 Dakar. The world premiere will be held at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 17 November. Following soon after, the 911 Dakar will have its regional premiere at the 2022 Icons of Porsche festival at the Dubai Design District (D3) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 26 and 27 November 2022. Other exciting 911 models will be available to view for the first time in the region. The performance-focussed Porsche 911 GT3 RS...
Celebratory vibe surrounds the Taycan: Production Anniversary
On 7 November, the 100,000th Taycan rolled off the production line. The milestone car left the assembly line about three years after production first started at the main plant in Zuffenhausen in September 2019. The Neptune Blue Taycan Turbo S is destined for a customer in the United Kingdom. “We are very pleased to have reached this milestone in production history so quickly – despite the recent challenges posed by the semiconductor shortage and the volatile Covid situation,&rdquo...
Care for some historic decorative wraps for the 911 Dakar?
The rally history of the Porsche 911 well away from paved roads began before the first victory in the Paris-Dakar Rally in 1984. Early forays in the East African Safari Rally in the 1970s remain a strong memory. While the styling of the optional Rallye Design Package for the 911 Dakar draws heavily on the winning car of 1984, Porsche offers three exclusive wraps for the 911 Dakar that reprise the look of the 1971, 1974, and 1978 entrants in the East African Safari Rally. Rallye 1971:...
Porsche India celebrates 2022 as its best sales year ever, 64% up on 2021
Porsche India enjoyed its best ever sales performance in 2022 with a 64 per cent growth in sales over the previous year, with buyer interest strong across its SUV and sports cars ranges. In total, 779 retail sales were recorded for the year compared with 474 units during the previous year, which was at the time Porsche India’s best result since 2014. Manolito Vujicic, Brand Director, Porsche India said the strong result shows the upward trajectory that started ...
Porsche takes the lead in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with a podium result in India
The premiere of ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in the capital of the southern Indian state of Telangana was an outstanding advertisement for fully electric racing. On the 2.816-kilometre street circuit at the shores of the Hussain Sagar Lake, the 22 drivers treated fans to gripping battles for positions and spectacular overtaking manoeuvres. After 33 laps, both Porsche 99X Electric fielded by the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team finished in the top four. In the drivers’ s...
New Porsche Driver Experience makes its debut in the Cayenne
With the new Cayenne, which will celebrate its world première on April 18 at the Auto Shanghai show in China, Porsche is introducing a groundbreaking display and control concept. The Porsche Driver Experience stands for a fully digital display, versatile individualisation and intuitive operation. In the centre, the focus is on the driver’s axle. The most important controls are grouped around the steering wheel. This creates a new, even more intensive driving experience. The...
Porsche: E-Performance on water
Porsche aims to be a leader in sustainable mobility. And this ambition is not to be limited to racing and road cars alone in the future. Together with the renowned Frauscher Shipyard in Austria, the sports car manufacturer is developing an electric yacht that is also intended to set standards on the water with its typical Porsche E-Performance. The Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air is set to impress with attributes that already distinguish the fully-electric Taycan sports saloon: im...
Porsche India ends 2023 with its strongest sales year, up 17 per cent on 2022
Porsche India recorded its best retail year since its inception by selling 914 new vehicles in 2023. This represents 17 per cent growth compared to 2022, and follows a 64 per cent increase the year prior. Concluding a year that celebrated 75 Years of Porsche at the Festival of Dreams, Porsche India fulfilled its intention to commit to an electric future by recording the highest number of Taycan deliveries to date, handing over the keys to 113 BEVs during the year while also maintain...
If you want to be a quick driver, you’ll need a good pair of ‘balls. Bet you read that twice, but eyeballs are what I’m on about. Well, if you can’t see where you’re going then you’re probably not going anywhere. Naturally, you must do all you can to help yourself see better. Before you jump to it and accuse me of peddling corrective eye surgery, let me tell you that I’m doing no such thing. Today, I’m talking sunglasses. Sunglasses and drivi...
Porsche Macan – A fine choice
Porsche has always been at the top of the pecking order in the Indian automobile industry. With the brand’s fan favourite 911 and 718 already stealing the hearts of car enthusiasts in India, Porsche is now offering them the facelift of the Macan SUV. Launched at a starting price of INR 83.21 lakhs, the Macan, is a good start for anybody looking to own the Porsche badge. Along with the base Macan, Porsche, is also offering the Macan S and Macan GTS. However, the prices for the Macan S an...
