Porschenews 04/2009 Unleashed. The new Boxster Spyder.

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PorscheNews 04/2009
Unleashed.
The new Boxster Spyder.
Stripping an idea to its essence. Transforming old
values into new standards. Completely reworking
the concept of a car that’s long been revered as a
classic. Aren’t these all contradictions in terms?
Quite the opposite. These are precisely the principles
that inspired our engineers in their process of
transforming a long-held dream into reality. The
dream of a roadster, but a roadster that was new and
unique. More authentic, more sporty, more …
unleashed … than ever before. The dream of the
Boxster Spyder.
The new 911 Sport Classic
Who said monuments always have to be
immovable?
Consistently lightweight design
The new 911 GT3 RS.
Porsche Tequipment
SportDesign Package Boxster.

Further themes:
Successful 1969 season
The Porsche 908.
Porsche Design Driver‘s Selection
Fascination for all: gift ideas from the Porsche
Design Driver‘s Selection.
Changi Airport Race
The first ever Porsche GT3 Cup versus
Boeing 747 race.
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia
A spectacular showing continues in Rounds 9 - 11.
Spotlight on Training in the Asia Pacific Region
After Sales and Sales Training Programmes
Porsche News Indonesia
Keep yourself up-to-date with the latest news
and events in Indonesia.
The ultimate in sportiness.
The new Boxster Spyder.
Dear Friends of Porsche,
We’re proud to present the new Boxster Spyder. The
quintessence of what makes a roadster so special.
Authentic. Ruthlessly stamping out conventions
and creature comforts. Focused on the road and
the driver’s hunger for dynamics. In other words, a
roadster that unleashes powers.
The Porsche 911, the epitome of the sports car,
fascinated all who saw it once it was unveiled in 1963,
and has lost none of its charisma since. The two
latest versions prove this once again. The 911 Sport
Classic, available in a strictly limited edition of 250,
demonstrates the skill of Porsche Exclusive. And the
new 911 GT3 RS enhances performance intelligently
– by making use of lightweight design and materials.
Also in this edition, discover the SportDesign
Package to create a distinctive, unique image for
your Boxster or Boxster S.
Find out how history was created with the exhilarating
first ever car versus jetliner race in Asia, involving a
911 GT3 Cup car and a Jett8 Airlines Boeing 747 –
a landmark event to celebrate the launch of the new
generation 911 GT3 in the Asia Pacific region.
Catch up on the latest motorsport action with the
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Round 9 held in Singapore
in September, and Rounds 10 & 11 held in Shanghai
in November. Finally, find out the latest news and
happenings in Indonesia.
Enjoy reading – and a good start to 2010!
Herbert Kwee
Executive Chairman

The ultimate Boxster.
The new Boxster Spyder.
A sports car that stands for authentic driving experience? No more, no less? In times when the primary
focus of attention is directed to obligations, duties, common sense and comfort? That’s right. Our engineers
held fast to the Porsche tradition. And the result is the new Boxster Spyder.
More striking, more sinewy and more sporty than ever.
That is to say, it could only be a Porsche. The primary
goal was naturally to increase performance. But with
intelligence. Not simply piling a few horsepower on
top, but instead making sure that every ounce pulls
its weight.
And at the same time, never losing sight of the fact
that the drivers’ needs are paramount. Their urge to
live out their personal sporting bent, for instance. Or
to demonstrate their severely purist attitude to the
outside world. Their demand: throw out the comfort
that holds you back. The result: a manual hood instead
of an electrically operated folding top. No aircon. No
radio. No cupholder.
Two luggage compartments represent the greatest
concession to comfort and convenience. Other features:
aluminium doors. Special 19“ wheels in lightweight
design. 320 hp. Chassis lowered by 20 mm. Sleek,
sporty bodywork. Mechanical rear-differential lock.
And a design that not only captures this combination
of power, sporty dynamism, purism and efficiency.
But actually continues to strip it to its essence.
The Design.
Driving a Boxster Spyder is not a decision – it’s
personal dedication. To limitless driving pleasure.
To the heart of the matter for roadster enthusiasts:
dynamics you can feel. And see.
As always, our designers set themselves the loftiest
standards. The goal: to communicate a clear,
distinctive message at a single glance. To show
the outside world what awaits the driver: genuine
authenticity. High-precision power. The ultimate in
unleashed emotion. How? By applying a principle
that is woven through the entire history of Porsche:
consistently lightweight design – or, to put it more
accurately, intelligent performance.
Let’s take the most obvious example: a sunroof
replaces the electric folding roof. The rear end is
dominated by two striking, sleekly curving elements
Interior view of the new Boxster Spyder Sunroof
Centre console and 6-gear shift lever
The new Boxster Spyder
reminiscent of two powerful muscles, which serve as
a visual continuation of the black-painted rollover bars
when the hood is down and improve aerodynamics
when the open-top car is on the road.
Venturing along new design paths. For us, this also
means looking back into the past. Back to the times
when driving a roadster was still thought of as a
challenge – and one preferably to be tackled in a
Porsche. Even the paintwork on the Boxster Spyder
is a nod to a long tradition: purist Carrara white
echoes the racing history which is inextricably
linked to the Porsche name, and the Porsche logo
on the wing clearly references the 1960s. A further
reminiscence is the fixed spoiler, a dramatic statement
that underlines the power of the rear end.
3-spoke sports steering wheel with paddle shifters

The new Boxster Spyder
The drive system.
More performance equals more driving dynamism?
A formula that was always too simplistic for our
engineers. The power-to-weight ratio has counted the
most with Porsche throughout more than 60 years of
sports car design. This is the relation between low
weight – for outstanding agility – and high power – for
exceptional performance, and it’s exactly the reason
why, after saving 80 kilograms on the design, the
engineering team added a 3.4 litre boxer engine with
power boost that tops even the impressive stats for
Boxster Spyder
Consumption/Emissions 1) Manual gearbox/PDK*
Extra-urban in I/100 km 7.1/6.6
Urban in I/100 km 14.2/14.0
Combined in I/100 km 9.7/9.3
Emissions in g/km 228/218
the Boxster S by a further 10 hp. With a total of
235 kW (320 hp) at 7,200 1/min plus maximum
torque of 370 Nm at 4,750 1/min, this engine is an
unstoppable force.
The result is a set of outstanding performance
statistics, extreme quietness, optimum propulsive
power and incredible manoeuvrability. And, thanks
to its targeted lightweight construction, a powerto-weight
ratio of almost 4 kg/hp. Even the lightest
1) The data presented was recorded using the Euro 5 test procedure
(715/2007/EC and 692/2008/EC) and the NEDC (New European
Driving Cycle) on standard specification vehicles. This data was not
recorded on one individual vehicle, does not constitute part of the
offer and is provided solely for the purposes of comparison between
the respective models. For more information, please contact your
Porsche Centre or local dealer. Provisional data only; official data
unavailable at the time of publication. Custom features may impact on
consumption and performance.
*Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
touch of the accelerator unleashes the irrepressible
urge to move that enables the Boxster Spyder to shift
from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 5.1 seconds. Its top
speed is 267 km/h – with the top down. Accompanied
by a feast of sound that’s like a rock and roll symphony.
The chassis.
The Boxster Spyder has an ultra-sporty chassis as
standard, with short, stiff travel in the suspension,
large anti-roll bars on front and back axles and four
shock absorbers with firmly aligned traction and
compression stages. The chassis was lowered by
20 mm at the front and rear axles in comparison to
the Boxster S. So how does all this affect the driver? It
delivers an even more direct experience of the ultimate
in driving dynamics. All in all, the Boxster Spyder is a
sports car that hits the heart. The quintessence of
sportscar history as it’s lived and breathed. Because
it’s built by people who are part of this history. For
people who see themselves reflected in it.
Find out more in the Web special at:
www.porsche.com

Rear lid with fixed spoiler in new design
911 Sport Classic
Consumption/Emissions 1)
Extra-urban in I/100 km 7.6
Urban in I/100 km 15.9
Combined in I/100 km 10.6
Emissions in g/km 250
19-inch Sport Classic wheel and decal
1) The data presented was recorded using the Euro 5 test procedure
(715/2007/EC and 692/2008/EC) and the NEDC (New European
Driving Cycle) on standard specification vehicles. This data was not
recorded on one individual vehicle, does not constitute part of the
offer and is provided solely for the purposes of comparison between
the respective models. For more information on individual vehicles,
please see www.porsche.de or contact your Porsche Centre or local
dealer. Technical specifications correspond to the state of the art at
the time of printing. Subject to change without notice.
Who said monuments have to be made of stone?
The 911 Sport Classic from Porsche Exclusive.
The iconic 911 sports car has undergone
continuous advancement since its launch in 1963.
From the outset, we incorporated customisation
into our activities. Vehicle customisation to the
highest standards, supplied straight from the
factory. For Porsche cars – built to the state of
the art. To your requirements. The key principle:
customisation by hand.
For vehicles the like of which had never been seen
before – and never will again. Today we’d like to
present an automobile that nods to the past while
looking to the future. Lavishly produced. Given the
perfect finish in our “Exclusive Manufaktur”. In a
limited edition of 250. And thus a highly personal
item. The 911 Sport Classic from Porsche Exclusive.
The technology.
“Our priority is to build exceptional cars, not
exceptional numbers of cars.” Ferry Porsche’s
statement expresses the core of our aims. We
make cars. Exclusive cars.
The heart of the lightweight rear-wheel-drive model
is the 6-cylinder boxer engine that’s so characteristic
of the 911. With direct fuel injection (DFI) to lower
emissions and maximise efficiency. With tuned exhaust
system. Cubic capacity: 3.8 litres. Power: increased
to 300 kW (408 hp). Top speed: 302 km/h. Driving
pleasure: also taken to the limit. Also thanks to the
sports chassis with Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) including lowering by 20 mm
and rear axle differential lock. Doors are of aluminium
to further reduce weight. And safety is also taken
care of with Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB).
The design.
911 Sport Classic
The sporty style of the exterior colour scheme
is continued in the interior, where the 911 Sport
Classic offers a host of custom extras with new
colours and materials.
The leather interior is in natural leather in Espresso.
Decorative seams at key points are in striking Light
Grey to tone with the exterior bodywork. A new
rugged supreme-quality material was used for the
floor carpeting, its shade of Espresso perfectly
matching the interior. The same material is also
used for door, rear side and rear wall panelling and
for the rear seat backs. But solid metal and painted
aluminium-effect elements also add a sparkling finish
to the interior of the 911 Sport Classic. Did you really
expect anything else? Wherever you look, you find
creativity and painstaking detail. The custom extra
that features most often is craftsmanship. After all,
our greatest strength doesn’t lie in producing
vehicles that deliver power and only power. “The
strength of Porsche is that we avoid uniformity”,
said Ferry Porsche. There’s only one wish still to be
fulfilled: to take the wheel of a 911 Sport Classic. In
person, naturally.
All further information available at:
www.porsche.com

The new 911 GT3 RS
No illusions. No compromises.
The new 911 GT3 RS features consistent
lightweight design.
A new RS? But hadn’t the pinnacle already been
reached in the most recent development phase?
Ah, but we simply couldn’t let it lie. Driven by
ambition, we set ourselves a lap time that seemed
to be unattainable even for a 911 GT3 RS. Or so
we thought.
The starting-point: the 911 GT3. The very best
preconditions. Our engineers had a clear-cut task.
More power. Higher performance. Lower weight.
To slash lap times even further.
But performance and precision weren’t the
only reigning ideas for the new 911 GT3
RS: lightweight construction was also
paramount. Let’s start by looking at the
result: a specific power-to-weight ratio
of a mere 3.0 kg/hp. Achieved by using
materials that are commonplace in motor
sports, such as titanium, aluminium and
carbon. In addition, the new 911 GT3 RS has
lightweight door panels with loop-type openers
and plastic rear window.
The engine of the 911 GT3 models also jettisoned
unnecessary pounds. The lightweight sports exhaust
system comprises 2 presilencers, 2 catalytic
converters and a rear silencer ending in a central
twin-flow tailpipe. The rear silencer and the twin
tailpipes are of lightweight titanium. The high-volume
exhaust system reduces exhaust backpressure,
thus enhancing performance. In addition, ultra-light
titanium connecting-rods and weight-optimized
pistons lower oscillating mass and boost dynamic
speed development. Ultra-light lifters activate the
inlet and outlet valves. For circuit driving, Porsche
now offers an optional lithium-ion battery, which
saves over 10 kg in weight in comparison with
the conventional standard battery.
The light manual
transmission delivers high transmission efficiency
and boosts performance to outstanding levels. As a
further advancement to save weight, the new 911
GT3 RS features a single-mass flywheel, unlike the
dual-mass flywheel of the 911 GT3 – a design that
is lighter in weight to maximise engine dynamism.
The engine thus powers high speeds even more
effortlessly – albeit with a somewhat higher noise level.
Although the chassis of the new 911 GT3 RS is
tailored to the advanced requirements of motor
sports, the consistent application of lightweight
construction and materials keeps the total weight
and the weight of the unsprung mass low. Delivering
exceptional manoeuvrability, high driving safety and
stable handling, especially when cornering.
The new 911 GT3 RS is optionally available with
a braking technology that has already proven its
mettle in the toughest racetrack challenges: Porsche
Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB). The key to this
ceramic braking system is the ultra-low weight of the
brake discs, around 50% lighter than standard grey
cast-iron discs. In addition, the front and rear axle
brake cups in the 911 GT3 models are of aluminium,
allowing additional weight savings. In this way, a
further 4.8 kg or so per vehicle can be saved in
comparison to models with brake cups of stainless
steel. All these factors not only impact positively on
performance and fuel consumption, but also – the
primary concern – reduce the unsprung and rotatory
masses of the vehicle.
Naturally, this consistent use of lightweight
construction and materials is continued in the interior.
Optional extras include lightweight CFK carbon-fibre
bucket seats, offering exceptional lateral support at
minimum weight. They weigh in at approximately 24 kg
lighter than sports seats and around 10 kg
lighter than sports bucket seats.
Even the lighting concept was revised
to shave a few grams. For uncompromising
racetrack performance,
lightweight halogen headlights
are available at no extra charge,
excluding headlight cleaning system
and headlight levelling. After all,
fielding the lowest possible weight
is a given if the lowest lap times
are the aim.
To sum up: more performance.
More driving dynamics. Less
weight. Not a simple task. And all
that for those critical few tenths of
a second. Because they mean the
world to you – and us.
Find out more in the Web special at:
www.porsche.com/gt3rs

SportDesign Package Boxster.
Our engineers and designers are known to be
obsessive about details. And how about you?
Its roots extend back into the 1950s. Its role models
are the 1953 Porsche 550 Spyder or the Porsche
718 from the early 60s. In 1993, it was studied
in depth and caused quite a stir. And since 1996
it’s been king of the road – and king of hearts for
Porsche fans everywhere. What is it? The Boxster, the
ultimate sports car of roadsters. With mid-engine for
manoeuvrability to the max, and with a charisma that
stands for one thing: the ultimate driving pleasure.
New front apron from SportDesign Package
Typical Porsche, in fact. Like the products from
Porsche Tequipment. Mere accessories at first glance,
maybe. But actually part of a harmonious overall
concept. And part of the dream of a Boxster with
even greater character and even greater sportiness.
For this reason, all model-specific products from
Porsche Tequipment are designed, developed,
tested and coordinated against the background of the
vehicle as a whole. By the very Porsche engineers
and designers who create the cars themselves.
Where does this take place? Primarily in Weissach,
at the Porsche Motorsports Centre. All products
SportDesign Package in the wind tunnel at Weissach
undergo rigorous, time-consuming tests of their
functionability and durability, to make sure that they
comply with the strict Porsche quality directives and
standards.
SportDesign Package.
A highlight is the new SportDesign Package. Designed
to enable you to customise your Boxster for an
even more striking look. The SportDesign Package
includes a new front apron including additional spoiler
lip plus new auto-extending rear spoiler. Also visible
when unextended, this feature underlines the sporty
sophistication of the Boxster range while also
reducing lift.
All components were optimised in the wind tunnel
at the Porsche Motorsports Centre in Weissach and
are precisely aligned to provide practically ideal
Porsche Tequipment
balance for your vehicle. The SportDesign Package
thus enhances your vehicle’s sportiness both visually
and technically. The proof is in the reduced lift stats
for front and rear axle – at stable drag coefficients,
no less.
The product warranty applies in full to any Tequipment
products you select for your vehicle from your
Porsche partner.
All further information can be found at:
www.porsche.com

Porsche Type 908 Short-tail Coupé (1968)
1969: Porsche is finally world champion.
With the Porsche 908.
The end of 1969’s memorable sports car season
was finally marked by the World Championship. The
Porsche 908 and its outstanding driver Jo Siffert
played a major role in this first triumph in the
stable World Championship – and many more
triumphs would follow in the future.
1969 was a great year for stable trophies. The
24-Hour Races at Daytona and Le Mans, the
Sebring 12-Hour Race, the Targa Florio and
the 1,000-Kilometer Races at Monza, Spa and
Germany’s Nürburgring. Classics that attracted
hundreds of thousands of fans and spectators. With
a unique starting field featuring the Porsche 908 and
917, Ford GT 40 and Ford Mirage, Ferrari 312P –
the Champions League of sports car racing. Add to
this drivers including Jo Siffert, Jacky Ickx and Mario
Andretti. Although Porsche had amassed the highest
scores in the world championships of 1967 and
1968, the victories in those years went to Ferrari
and Ford because only the best five races were
evaluated. “We were under enormous pressure to
become world champions”, reminisces long-distance
racing legend Peter Falk, already a member of the
Porsche works team at the time.
And the pressure piled on. After the races at
Daytona and Sebring, Porsche’s score was almost
nil. Despite the new Porsche 908. Drivers were
crazy about Hans Mezger’s three-litre, eight-cylinder
engine design, but the Porsche team’s last vehicle
limped out of the race at Daytona after 18 hours; all
four long-tail 908s had suffered a broken cam chain
gear, their light metal alloy insufficiently rugged for
the demands of the racetrack. After Daytona a steel
gear was used instead to solve the problem.
Sebring in 1969 was the most powerful range in the
history of World Championship racing: 70 vehicles
crammed the starting grid, with six teams sharing
the lead 14 times over. Porsche was not ahead at
the end – the 908’s chassis frames cracked – but
the mechanics improvised by sawing flat iron bars
from the fuel tanks into “splints” for the tubular
frames. This stroke of initiative enabled the team of
Stommelen/Buzzetta to come third.
After a frame redesign, it was off to Brands Hatch,
but only Jo Siffert’s 908 was able to keep pace with
the Ferrari. Could it be the tyres? After a trial lap
the Firestone tyres proved to be 1.5 seconds faster
than the Dunlops previously used, Siffert roared away
from the starting line and Porsche celebrated
a precious triple victory.
Siffert was again victorious in Monza, and the
Zuffenhausen team clearly dominated at the Targa
Florio in Sicily, capturing a quadruple win. In Spa
Siffert also drove the 908 to victory against the
Ferraris. At last the 908 was claiming its triumphal
success. The 908 was designed as a Spyder version
(908/2) and as a long-tail for ultra-fast routes. The
third version, known among the assembly-line staff as
the “flounder” after the shape of its aerodynamically
optimised bodywork, notched up speeds 20 km/h
faster than the old Spyder. And delivered a triple
win for Porsche at the 1,000-Kilometer Race at
Nürburgring, described by premier German auto
magazine auto motor und sport as “Things are
starting to get lonely around Porsche.”
Although there were three races to go, Porsche had
already won the stable championship. Only one blot
marred the otherwise clean slate: at the prestigious
24 Hour Race at Le Mans, Porsche was unplaced. A
failure which Porsche was not able to wipe out until
one year later – but that’s another story.
Find out more in the Web special at:
www.porsche.com/classic
Nürburgring (1,000 km) 19.5.1968, 1: Gerhard Mitter and Ludovico Scarfiotti in Porsche Type 908 KH
Porsche Classic

Fascination for the whole family: gift ideas
from the Porsche Design Driver’s Selection.
The fascination of Porsche in all its many facets. Let yourself be inspired by the gift ideas from Porsche
Design Drivers’ Selection. We present new highlights and legendary classics. Delight your friends by giving
the fascination of Porsche.
Women’s Sweat Jacket with Swarovski crystals.
High collar with Swarovski buttons. Two side slit
pockets with zip. Porsche logo with Swarovski
crystals on sleeve. Satin band with Porsche logo
at hem.
100% cotton. In White.
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL.
WAP 694 0XS 0A
Cufflinks.
With classic bar clip and discreet Porsche logo on
sides. In polished and brushed stainless steel.
Dimensions: approx. 22 x 13 x 22 mm.
WAP 050 004 0A
Chronograph Panamera.
Quartz watch. Countdown timer and date display.
Stopwatch function for up to 30 mins. Luminous
hour and minute hand. Stainless-steel casing with
non-reflecting sapphire glass. Diameter: 42 mm.
Leather strap in Brown with contrasting stitching.
Watertight up to 100 m. Swiss made.
WAP 070 002 0A
Baby Porsche.
Child’s push-powered car with low-noise soft rubber
tyres and horn. Ergonomic seat well provides
optimum power for tinies and serves as a knee
recess for older children. Exclusive design by
Porsche Design Studio. Suitable for children between
one and three years. Made in Germany.
WAP 040 003 0A
911 GT3 Model Car 1:18.
New vehicle generation model. Guards Red. Black
interior. Made of metal and plastic. Scale 1:18.
WAP 021 013 19
Porsche Design Driver’s Selection
Espresso Cup Set.
Two espresso cups and saucers featuring pictures
of historical racing posters: The Florida International
Twelve Hour Grand Prix of Endurance Sebring 1958,
75 International Victories for Porsche 1952. Limited
edition of 2,009. Individually numbered. Comes in
high-quality gift packaging. Dishwasher safe.
WAP 050 002 0A
Porsche Design Driver’s Selection online at:
www.porsche.com/shop

Changi Airport Race
The 911 GT3 debuts in Asia –
with the race of a lifetime.
A very special and landmark event in Singapore marked the regional debut of the latest generation 911 GT3
in the Asia Pacific region. More than 500 invited guests attended the launch at the gatehold rooms of
Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 3. The unveiling of the new 911 GT3 also set the stage for the tantalizing
and highly anticipated race between a 911 GT3 Cup Car and a Jett8 Airlines Boeing 747 jetliner. This was to
be the first car versus jetliner race ever in Asia and the driver of the 911 GT3 Cup car in the race, Singaporean
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia racer Yuey Tan summed it up as the race of a lifetime.
Sporty and dynamic: The unveiling of the new 911 GT3
Before the race flagged off, Yuey Tan along with Mr.
Karsono Kwee, Executive Chairman of Porsche
Centre Singapore, Mr. Christer Ekberg, Managing
Director of Porsche Asia Pacific, Mr. Tan Lye
Teck, Executive Vice President, Corporate of Changi
Airport Group, jointly unveiled the new 911 GT3 – a
sporting and dynamic vehicle that audience in the
Asia-Pacific region is seeing for the very first time.
After the unveiling, the guests were ushered onto the
tarmac where grandstands were erected for them to
witness the historical race first hand.
Before the countdown to the race, guests were
surprised by the unexpected discovery of Porsche
Design sunglasses underneath their grandstand
seats. The cheerleading performance pumped up
the excitement even more in welcoming the Porsche
driver, Yuey Tan, 27 and Captain Peter Leo, 64.
As the Jett8 Airlines B747-200F sat primed to go on
Runway 1 and the Porsche revved up 200 metres
away on a parallel taxiway, the race was ready to
start. With a race distance of 1.7km, it was always
going to be close. The aircraft’s top speed in the
air is 955km/h, while a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup can
reach up to 280km/h. Finally they were off – the
jetliner seemed to start the stronger, but suddenly
the Porsche, dwarfed in size by the massive B747,
came powering from behind to reach the chequered
flag seemingly nose to nose with the plane. The
race itself was a blinder, with Yuey and the Cup car
crossing the finish line just 0.4 seconds ahead of
the towering jumbo jet for a close call photo finish,
crowning himself as the speed king of the Changi
Airport tarmac in the process.
A jubilant Yuey received the winner’s trophy from
Guest-of-Honour, Mrs. Lim Hwee Hua, Minister, Prime
Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Finance and
Transport. Commenting on his win, Yuey said, “This
marks my maiden win in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup
car, and what a win this is. This is definitely one of the
highlights of my motoring career so far – as a boy,
I’ve always been fascinated by speed and to be able to
triumph over the Boeing jetliner is a terrific experience
for me. I hope to build on this success in the weeks to
come during the Singapore Grand Prix week.”
Added Mr. Karsono Kwee, “What an exciting race
and a fantastic win for the Porsche 911 GT3 Carrera
Cup Car. This race is a stellar accomplishment for
Porsche’s world-class race cars. One of the things
Porsche does best is adapting its race technology
for its road cars, and the new 911 GT3 epitomises
this. The new 911 GT3 road car that will appear on
Singapore roads soon, is definitely one built for the
race track with its exhilarating driving dynamics and
race car-like performance. It also keeps the owner’s
everyday driving needs firmly in mind by designing a
car that suits the everyday road conditions as well.” n
A truly exhilarating race: a mere 0.4 seconds separated the Cup car and the jetliner at the finish line
Guests admiring the 911 GT3 Cup car
Yuey Tan, proud winner of the first ever car vs. jetliner race in Asia

Down to business…and they’re off!
Triumphant Return to Singapore for
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia.
The moment the chequered flag fell on its thrilling
Marina Bay street circuit debut, planning began in
earnest for the second running of the Porsche SC
Global Carrera Cup Asia – Singapore.
Arguably the biggest party Singapore had ever seen,
the 2008 FORMULA 1 SingTel Singapore Grand
Prix was hailed across the globe as an unqualified
success, but Porsche Asia Pacific was determined to
go one better in 2009.
With race title sponsor, leading Singapore luxury
property developer SC Global Developments on
board for a second year, it was time to get the party
started, and the promotional campaign kicked off
with an interactive quiz where as many as 20,000
racing fans had the chance to win spectacular prizes,
including the use of a Porsche for a whole weekend.
Giving both visitors and residents alike the chance
to get close to the ‘real deal’, a road show at Bugis
Junction featured a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup racing
car and SC Global Racing driver Danny Watts,
while the stunning Panamera was on show at the
Intercontinental Hotel.
Lucky quiz winners receive their fabulous prizes at the Bugis Junction
road show
However, things really got going during Grand Prix
week, with a welcome party at the Society Bar for
150 drivers, teams, partners, organisers and media,
followed by the pre-race Sunday Brunch at the
Intercontinental Hotel, where series drivers Danny
Chu, Yuey Tan and Danny Watts strutted their stuff on
the runway in an adidas Porsche Design fashion show.
Having enjoyed a sumptuous buffet and entertainment
courtesy of the Havana Brown band, it was time to
get down to business on the Marina Bay circuit.
The entry for the Porsche SC Global Carrera Cup
Asia – Singapore 2009, Round 9 of the series, was
nothing short of stellar, with super-quick Briton Danny
Watts and New Zealand veteran Craig Baird joining
the bumper 18-car field as guest drivers.
However, while Danny and Craig may have been
looking to add a Singapore win to their CVs, the regular
series drivers were intent on grabbing as many of
those all-important championship points as possible.
Arriving in Singapore, Briton Tim Sugden led the
Class A drivers, having reached the podium in every
View from the top – the Marina Bay street circuit
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia
Michael Mauer, Head of Design at Porsche AG was on hand to provide the
media with a fascinating insight into the development of the new Panamera
Don‘t give up the day job! Series drivers Danny Chu, Yuey Tan and Danny
Watts (L-R) take on an unfamiliar runway role at the pre-race brunch

Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Porsche Carrera Cup Asia
race of the season thus far. Tim also had a score to
settle after taking pole position in Singapore in 2008,
and actually crossing the line first, only to have his
victory snatched from him when he was judged to
have jumped the start.
At the end of a dramatic qualifying session though,
it was Germany’s Christian Menzel of Team
StarChase, second on the championship leaderboard,
who grabbed pole position head of Tim, Team
Jebsen’s Darryl O’Young and the two guest drivers.
Singapore’s Melvin Choo took pole position in Class
B, flying the flag for his home town and the Corum
ThunderAsia Racing team.
The excitement reached fever pitch as race day
dawned, and the field took their places on the grid
for the race which was to be broadcast live on
Singapore‘s local station Channel 5 for the first time.
In a thrilling start, Christian and Tim were two
abreast, and the crowds were on their feet. However
the Briton made an uncharacteristic error which was
to cost him dearly, dropping him back down the field
and allowing Christian to run away to victory – taking
the championship lead in the process.
Danny Watts had his work cut out, but charged through to a podium finish
The delighted trio celebrate victory. From L-R: 1st runner-up Craig Baird,
winner Christian Menzel and 2nd runner-up Danny Watts
Second across the line was Craig Baird, who had a
spectacular duel with Danny in the closing stages,
as the pair got by Darryl in the closing laps after the
Hong Kong racer wrestled with a technical problem
while running second.
Giving the Singapore crowds even more to cheer
about, Melvin Choo took a well-deserved victory in
Class B, ahead of Hong Kong’s Philip Ma and another
Singaporean driver, Yuey Tan.
Read more about the continuing racetrack action
on the following page as the PCCA moved to the
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Menzel proving to be the one to beat in the
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2009
Championship leader Christian Menzel completed a
perfect weekend with two decisive victories in a row,
during Rounds 10 & 11 held at the Shanghai
International Circuit over the November 7 - 8
weekend. However, with only one race left to the
end of the season, it remains a closely contested
battle to see who will ultimately emerge as the 2009
series’ champion.
Early morning rain left parts of the circuit slightly wet,
affecting the drivers on the inside off the start in
Round 10. As a result, Briton Tim Sugden, starting
from third, was able to overtake Team Jebsen’s
Darryl O’Young. Menzel got away cleanly from the
start, and after Sugden’s overtaking manoeuvre the
top three remained ahead of the field until the chequered
flag. Further down the field a battle between Asia
Racing Team’s Rodolfo Avila and Dutch driver Danny Chu
ensued, before Avila ultimately pulled away in front.
Determined to try and close the gap in the
championship points, Sugden, starting from second,
got off to a terrific start in Round 11, overtaking poleman
Menzel on the first corner. The two engaged
in a tight battle, but an error by Sugden on Lap 4
cost him dearly, allowing Menzel to re-take the lead
and ultimately finish the race with a comfortable six
second margin.
The winners celebrate after a gruelling race in Round 11. From L-R:
1st runner-up Tim Sugden, winner Christian Menzel and 2nd runner up
Darryl O’Young.
O’Young initially battled hard with Avila, with the Team
Jebsen ace ultimately edging ahead in the latter half
of the race. With his third place finish, O’Young is
the only other driver still in contention for the overall
championship, alongside Menzel and Sugden.
In Class B, Corum ThunderAsia Racing’s Melvin Choo
completed an equally perfect weekend, setting the
pace and clinching both coveted top positions. Hong
Kong driver Philip Ma came in second in both rounds,
with Team PCS Racing driver Yuey Tan and OMAK
Team’s Mak Hing Tak rounding out the podium in
third in Rounds 10 & 11 respectively.
The PCCA season culminates in a thrilling end with
Rounds 12 & 13 held at the Sepang International
Circuit, Malaysia over the December 4 - 6 weekend. n
Standings Overall
Place Car No. Driver Team Points
1 99 Christian MENZEL Team StarChase 194
2 88 Tim SUGDEN GruppeM Racing 188
3 55 Darryl O’YOUNG Team Jebsen 158
Standings Class B
1 98 Philip MA Jacob & Co Racing 202
2 69 Melvin CHOO Kwok Ming Corum ThunderAsia Racing 184
3 5 Yuey TAN YuHian Team PCS Racing 154

After Sales and Sales Training
Training takes centre stage with
Porsche Asia Pacific’s After Sales and
Sales Training Programmes.
Specialised, dedicated training programmes are
implemented across the Asia Pacific region to
ensure that our workforce is always best equipped
with the latest technical and customer service skills,
and to give our valued customers the peace of mind
that their Porsche is always in the best hands.
Zertifizierter Porsche Techniker
(Certified Porsche Technician).
Technical Certification is top priority for Porsche Asia
Pacific and also for the group world wide. With this
in mind, Porsche offers the ‘Zertifizierter Porsche
Techniker’ – a worldwide certification programme
for Porsche technicians which is managed by
Porsche Asia Pacific and Porsche AG, Service
Training. The programme aims to ensure a high level
of qualification for the technicians of all Porsche
partners worldwide, by equipping them with the
necessary skills and motivation to achieve them.
Divided into three incremental levels of expertise
– Bronze, Silver and Gold, each level has its own
curriculum and learning objectives. ‘Zertifizierter
Porsche Techniker’ ensures technicians of all levels
are equipped with the skills necessary to repair state
of the art technology from Porsche, along with the
assurance that only the highest and most rigorous
standards have been met. This provides customers
with the security that their vehicles will be attended to
with due competence and efficiency.
In the long run, by regulating training standards
internationally and maintaining a high level of
employee knowledge, Porsche is confident in
Korea: Thumbs up for a job well done
ensuring a constant improvement in service quality
and ultimately, higher customer satisfaction.
Porsche Certification System.
The Porsche Certification System (PCS) comprises
the systematic qualification and certification of all
employees with direct customer contact, and ensures
that they meet the requirements of Porsche customers
as representatives of the brand. Under this system,
Porsche currently offers the Certified Service Advisor
and Certified Sales Consultant programmes – all
designed to ensure that our customers receive only
the highest service standards which they deserve.
Korea: Successful candidates from the Zertifizierter Porsche Techniker
Silver Level programme wait eagerly to receive their certificates
Certified Service Advisor.
Recognising the importance of our customers, the
‘Certified Service Advisor’ training programme aims
to establish a culture of excellent customer service
amongst employees.
Combining a holistic 4-point training system which
encompasses Knowledge, Performance, Behaviour/
Skills and Personality, employees must meet the
minimum requirements in these four aspects, as well
as pass an intensive, independent evaluation before
being recognised as a Certified Service Advisor.
By committing to such large scale, dedicated
training programmes, Porsche ultimately aims to
increase customer confidence in its dealerships,
with all customers being served by professional and
well-informed Service Advisors. Additionally, less
customer waiting time and vehicle downtime can be
expected due to an increase in workforce efficiency,
as well as reduced communication errors between
customers, technicians and warranty personnel.
Certified Sales Consultant.
Porsche Asia Pacific also recently introduced a new
certification concept for the area of Sales, with the
worldwide pilot held in Singapore in October 2009.
Designed as a 2-year programme for the sales
consultants in the Porsche Asia Pacific region, the
comprehensive training covers all Sales, Marketing
and Product related topics and will be progressively
rolled out across the markets from January 2010
onwards. Upon completion, the best sales people will
be awarded with a certificate.
By actively engaging our sales people and equipping
them with the latest knowledge and skills, Porsche
customers can look forward to the utmost in service,
professionalism and satisfaction right from the day
they begin their Porsche experience. n
Singapore: The first successful sales people from the worldwide pilot of the Certified Sales Consultant training programme

Panamera Launch in Indonesia
Porsche Centre Jakarta unveils
the new Panamera.
In celebration of the launch of Porsche’s highly
anticipated 4th model line, the new Panamera was
unveiled on the evening of 23 October 2009, at the
Ritz Carlton Pacific Place, Jakarta. The landmark
event was officiated by Mr. Herbert Kwee, CEO of PT.
Eurokars Artha Utama, the official Porsche importer
in Indonesia.
The Porsche-filled car park probably would have given
away that something big was going on inside the
ballroom of the Ritz Carlton. Indeed, it was a big day
to “witness the launch of an extraordinary creation
and milestone, a showcase of the latest engineering
marvel by Porsche; the start of a new automotive
dimension: the 4th dimension”, said host of the
evening, popular local actress and model, Ms. Isabell
Yahya as she welcomed the guests to the ballroom.
The spectacular evening began with a video
introduction of the Panamera, following which guests
Up close and personal: Guests get ready to explore the Panamera for themselves
A warm welcome by Porsche Centre Jakarta
mingled over canapes and cocktails as local jazz
band, IZI, filled the room with soothing jazz tunes.
Guests were then greeted by the opening speech
delivered by Mr. Herbert Kwee. Directly after this, a
further introduction to the new Porsche Panamera
was given by Mr. Christer Ekberg, Managing Director
of Porsche Asia Pacific. A Panamera video feature
was shown afterwards, heightening the guests’
enthusiasm to have a personal, up-close view and
feel of the actual car itself.
And finally the most anticipated moment of the night
had arrived - as the lights dimmed and a spectacular
show of laser lights shone all over the ballroom, guests
held their breath in anticipation. As the tempo of the
music increased, a silver Panamera 4S was dramatically
revealed as the surrounding white curtains fell away.
Split seconds later, a Panamera S and Panamera
Turbo were driven in, each seated with 4 models.
The launch continued with the Porsche Design Driver’s
Selection (PDDS) fashion show, with the models
showcasing apparel and accessories from both the
latest Panamera and Martini Racing PDDS collections.
This included the smart, stylish trolley bags that can
be customised to match the exterior colour of the
new Porsche Panamera. To further showcase the
storage capacity of the Gran Turismo, the models
demonstrated by fitting in four trolley bags and a golf
bag with ease into the luggage compartment – a feat
not commonly seen in most luxury sedans.
After an exhilarating visual feast, it was time for
guests to enjoy the sumptuous dinner, which
completed this great event with a wide spread of
popular local and international cuisine.
Mr. Christer Ekberg, Managing Director, Porsche Asia Pacific in front of
the Panamera 4S
Having experienced firsthand Porsche’s new, stunning
and exquisite luxury sports sedan, all guests were
given a miniature metal car model of the new
Panamera, as well as a coffee book as a souvenir for
attending the launch. As guests left the event filled
with positive impressions and memories of their first
encounter with Porsche’s 4th model line, we can
safely say that for many, it certainly won’t be the last.
For further information, please contact Yudy Widodo,
Vice President for Sales and Marketing at
+62 21 725 8000 / +62 811 811 7911 or Cynthia
Ratna, Marketing Manager, Porsche Centre Jakarta
at +62 819 0809 6740. n
Front Row (L-R): Mrs. Veronica Kwee, Mr. Karsono Kwee, Mr. Christer Ekberg and Mr. Herbert Kwee, together with the Porsche Centre Jakarta team and
their guests from Singapore