porsche – AutoApp Dev https://www.autoapp.sg/dev Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:55:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Porsche Helps Create Unforgettable Experiences For Children With Critical Illnesses https://www.autoapp.sg/dev/?p=283887 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:55:32 +0000 https://www.autoapp.sg/?p=283887 Porsche has deepened its commitment to Make-A-Wish, the global charity that grants life-changing wishes to children living with critical illnesses.


Over three years, the marque is donating around €1.8 million, an amount symbolically tied to 356 wishes, a nod to the original Porsche 356.

“At Make-A-Wish International, we believe in the life-changing power of a wish,” says Luciano Manzo, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish International. “A wish is more than a moment of joy. It creates lasting ripple effects of hope, strength, and resilience for children with critical illnesses and their families.”

That sentiment is mirrored in Stuttgart. “Social responsibility is firmly anchored in Porsche culture,” adds Verónica Sapena-Mas, Director Funding Projects at Porsche AG. “Together with Make-A-Wish, we want to give children and their families something positive to focus on in difficult times.”

Carlos, five, from Mexico City, lives with leukaemia and longed to see the sea. In Cancún, between sandcastles and Riviera Maya adventures, he watched the ocean meet the sky for the first time.

Qing, four, from Guizhou, who has melanoma skin cancer, is captivated by speed but on rails. A day at the Chinese Railway Museum in Beijing became a whistle-stop tour from steam to bullet trains.

Marta, 16, from Lisbon, chose to jump (literally), ticking off a parachute dive that transformed nerves into courage mid-cloud. “Today I had the incredible opportunity to fulfil a very special wish,” she said.

Caleb, 15, from Atlanta, chased winter to the Rockies: husky sleds, snow-tube runs, and the quiet hush of a national park under fresh powder; a family memory-maker in slow motion.

Closer to home, five-year-old Faris in Singapore, who lives with West syndrome, wished simply for a birthday to remember on Sentosa. A Porsche ride to a hotel, a decorated room, a cake, and a day framed by gratitude, proof that joy often hides in the “little” details.

A wish is more than a postcard moment. It’s a reset button, a breather, a reminder that life can still surprise you kindly. Porsche, so often associated with engineering finesse and motorsport theatre, is applying the same clarity of purpose to the road that really counts: the one families travel together when the journey gets hard.

If the company’s target of 356 wishes is an homage to the car that started it all, then the outcome is fitting: thousands of small, perfect apexes in the corners of children’s lives.


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2025 Porsche 911 Carrera Review https://www.autoapp.sg/dev/?p=283865 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:34:12 +0000 https://www.autoapp.sg/?p=283865 Every new Porsche 911 is a revelation. Somehow, Stuttgart consistently refines its legendary model, making it even more compelling and relevant for each new era.


We recently took the updated 992.2 911 Carrera (the entry-level variant) for a spirited run, and as always, it offered plenty to reflect on.

First, the updates: the new model features subtly refreshed front and rear bumpers. They’re understated tweaks, sure, but they inject just enough freshness into the classic 911 silhouette. The headlamps and taillights have also been reworked, though the exact look you’ll get depends heavily on your spec. Our test car featured a few options: sharp new matrix LED headlights, paired with a sleek, desaturated taillight bar – the standard being Porsche’s iconic full red strip.

On the road, the Carrera delivers power that’s more than sufficient for spirited daily driving. It might not stun you with raw figures, but it certainly won’t leave you wanting.

At the rear, a redesigned grille signals further subtle evolution. However, it’s under the skin where Porsche enthusiasts will truly perk up: power now climbs by roughly 10 bhp thanks to the adoption of a larger turbocharger from the outgoing GTS and a beefier intercooler from the mighty 911 Turbo. Admittedly, we expected a heftier boost from the reworked 3.0-litre twin-turbo boxer engine. But perhaps the addition of four catalytic converters—necessary evils due to tightening emissions regulations—or Porsche’s deliberate power hierarchy, restrained the Carrera from stretching its legs too far.

Regardless, real-world performance leaves nothing to complain about. On the road, the Carrera delivers power that’s more than sufficient for spirited daily driving. It might not stun you with raw figures, but it certainly won’t leave you wanting.

Inside, changes are similarly restrained but impactful. The standout feature is the new 12.6-inch digital instrument cluster, replacing the much-loved classic Porsche ringed dials. I preferred the old-school analogue charm, but digital is the future that Porsche is embracing.

One interior change that left me perplexed was Porsche’s decision to ditch the traditional, tactile key-twist ignition in favour of a generic push-start button. The old method felt distinctly Porsche, adding a mechanical connection and sense of occasion every time you started the engine. This new setup feels disappointingly ordinary and somewhat out of character for a car so steeped in heritage.

But enough about switches and dials—let’s address the key questions every Singaporean sports car buyer cares about: Is it engaging to drive, and can you live with it on a daily basis?

Happy to report the answer to both is a firm yes. The 911 Carrera is still an absolute joy to drive. Acceleration is brisk; Porsche claims 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds, and that feels spot-on—my trusty butt-dyno approves. Tackle a twisty route like 99-bends, and you’ll find there’s still a hint of the 911’s rear-weighted balance shifting through tight transitions. It’s no lithe Cayman, but its inherent balance inspires confidence. The brakes, as usual with Porsche, are exceptional.

The revised suspension is impressively compliant, smoothing out the imperfections of Singapore’s roads effortlessly. It’s arguably the most daily-friendly and comfortable 911 yet.

When the excitement calms, the Carrera settles beautifully into its other role as a genuine Grand Tourer. The revised suspension is impressively compliant, smoothing out the imperfections of Singapore’s roads effortlessly. It’s arguably the most daily-friendly and comfortable 911 yet.

Yet there’s one critical aspect that leaves something to be desired: the sound. Flip the Carrera into Sport mode, and while it does get noticeably louder, the drama you’d expect from a sports car is disappointingly absent. Even in Sport Plus, despite the heightened revs and noise, the exhaust note feels muted and sanitised. Gone are the pops, burbles, and crackles of overrun—those playful sonic trademarks that add so much character.

Our test car had a staggering $120,000 worth of options, bringing the sticker price to around $690,000 (base price is $570,000), excluding COE. On that note, how about we spec one up for ourselves? Well, this is what I’d choose:

  • Standard black paint: No additional cost
  • RS Spyder wheels: $16,072
  • Two-Tone Partial Leather Interior, Black-Chalk Beige: $3,405
  • Sport Chrono Package with Porsche Design Subsecond Clock: $17,672
  • Sports exhaust system: $14,912

With a total price of about $621,329, factoring in COE and some negotiation, we might squeak in at slightly above $700,000.

All things considered, not too bad for the modern Porsche 911 Carrera. It remains an incredible sports car—one that’s fast, refined, and eminently usable. It’s a subtle yet meaningful evolution, and while it doesn’t tick every box, it undoubtedly keeps the 911 legend very much alive.


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The Porsche Experience Centre Singapore Concept Has Been Revealed https://www.autoapp.sg/dev/?p=283731 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:09:41 +0000 https://www.autoapp.sg/?p=283731 Porsche chose the island’s most turbocharged week to reveal the finalised design and concept of the future Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) Singapore via an island-wide “Raceborn” activation that nods to seven decades of motorsport obsession.


If you’re going to talk about DNA, you might as well do it when the whole city is already wearing earplugs.

A rolling love letter: Renndienst, reborn

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Off-track, Porsche is sending enthusiasts hunting for a slice of history with a Volkswagen T1 ‘Kombi’ dressed in classic Renndienst (Race Service) colours. Back in the day, these vans shadowed Porsche race cars from the Nürburgring to the Targa Florio and Mille Miglia, crammed with spares, tools and a whiff of espresso.

This time, the mission is less spanners and more stories: the van tours Singapore distributing a limited-edition Raceborn publication, free for anyone quick enough to grab one.

Crack it open and you’ll find a greatest-hits remix: legendary liveries from La Sarthe, the trickle-down from racetrack to road, origin stories behind today’s model lines and a spotlight on Asia-Pacific racers who’ve made the brand’s crest dance.

The first full look at PEC Singapore

Porsche Experience Centre Singapore Concept

The centrepiece of Raceborn is exactly what the faithful came for, a first look at the final concept renders for PEC Singapore, set to open in 2027.

A Porsche world-first “drive-through track experience” design is included. Drivers will spear through the building before firing into an accelerating curve and onto the main straight.

“We are immensely proud that PEC Singapore will mark a milestone for Porsche in the region and set new benchmarks with many unique and world-first features for all its visitors. This development truly reflects the spirit of innovation and passion that defines Porsche, and we are excited to see this vision come to life.”

Mr. Marc Beil, Senior Manager Porsche Experience at Porsche Asia Pacific.
Porsche Experience Centre Singapore Concept

The circuit sketches tease more craft than chaos:

  • A technical double S-curve that rewards patience on the racing line.
  • A dynamic handling area for emergency manoeuvres—because skill isn’t only for Sundays.
  • A low-friction course and drift circle to teach the language of understeer and oversteer without the usual tuition bill.
  • A banked corner capable of up to 1.4 lateral g, which is plenty for your neck muscles to pen a complaint letter.

All told, it reads like a driver development playground with a concierge.

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“Once a year with the iconic F1 night race, Singapore becomes the region’s motorsport hotspot. We are immensely proud to further extend Singapore’s standing with the final design of the highly-anticipated Porsche Experience Centre Singapore. It is set to be where Porsche’s motorsport DNA meets unique driving experiences and vibrant community celebration. With this week’s Raceborn showcase, we want to seize the opportunity to spark curiosity and connect with enthusiasts across Singapore and the region, as we lead up to the grand opening in 2027.”

Mr. Yannick Ott, Director of Marketing at Porsche Asia Pacific.

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Porsche Experience Centre Singapore Breaks Ground https://www.autoapp.sg/dev/?p=283572 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:39:27 +0000 https://www.autoapp.sg/?p=283572 On 17 September 2025, Porsche Asia Pacific broke ground on the Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) Singapore, a landmark facility opening in 2027 and the 11th of its kind worldwide.


Spread over 14 hectares beside Changi Airport, the first regional PEC is set around a two-kilometre handling circuit, surrounded by dynamic playgrounds that speak fluent petrolhead: drift circle, drift handling track, and a rotating cast of treasures from the Porsche Museum.

And, for the first time anywhere, a Porsche Experience Centre will incorporate a fully integrated, high-capacity Aftersales facility, so the same place that teaches you finesse at the limit can also sort your next service.

A significant EV fleet and eco-conscious infrastructure will be core to the plan, aligning with the Singapore Green Plan 2030.

“The groundbreaking of the Porsche Experience Centre Singapore is not only a proud moment for the entire team at Porsche Asia Pacific, but marks an important milestone for our brand globally, and is a signal of our long-term commitment to Southeast Asia.”

Matthias Becker, Member of the Executive Board for Sales and Marketing, Porsche AG

Partners on the same runway

Porsche Experience Centre Singapore Groundbreaking ceremony

“We celebrate the groundbreaking of the Porsche Experience Centre Singapore, which exemplifies our commitment under Tourism 2040 to develop distinctive, world-class attractions. The development of the PEC reflects STB and Porsche’s shared vision and our confidence that the attraction will enhance Singapore’s suite of lifestyle offerings, while injecting vibrancy into the Changi precinct.”

Jean Ng, Assistant Chief Executive, Experience Development Group, STB

The ceremony assembled government and corporate heavyweights like Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) among them, showing that this is as much national destination-building as it is brand outpost.

The day also formalised the intent behind the smiles. Ahead of the groundbreaking, Porsche AG and Porsche Asia Pacific signed an MoU with Changi Airport Group, integrating the PEC into the broader Changi aviation and tourism precinct and exploring opportunities in innovative guest experiences and sustainable development.

“This new Porsche Experience Centre in Singapore will serve as a regional hub for brand immersion and elevated customer engagement. We aim to create guest experiences that are seamless, memorable, and uniquely Porsche.”

Hannes Ruoff, CEO, Porsche Asia Pacific
Porsche Experience Centre Singapore Groundbreaking ceremony

“The Porsche Experience Centre marks a significant milestone in our journey to redefine the aviation and tourism landscape at Changi, an exciting precinct where mobility meets imagination.”

Jayson Goh, Executive Vice President, Airport Management, CAG

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Taste, Tell, Explore: Porsche plants a new flag at Jewel Changi Airport https://www.autoapp.sg/dev/?p=283308 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 08:16:31 +0000 https://www.autoapp.sg/?p=283308 Porsche at Jewel is a lifestyle-led brand space tucked right by the entrance to the Forest Valley.


Is it a shop? Not quite. Think of it as an appetiser tray for the Porsche world: heritage, community and flavour under one very roof.

“From bringing our brand closer to customers with Porsche Studio Singapore, to showcasing the new Macan Electric to the entire world for the first time, Singapore has been our launchpad for bold, forward-thinking ideas. Porsche at Jewel is a continuation of this pioneering spirit, a space designed to spark curiosity, invite discovery, and deepen our connection with the region and beyond.”

Hannes Ruoff, CEO of Porsche Asia Pacific
Porsche At Jewel

The space is arranged like a road trip in four chapters: Café Carrera by Baker & Cook, the Culture Garage, a Porsche Lifestyle boutique, and (coming soon) a reception point for the Porsche Experience Centre Singapore.

“As we aim to deliver a best-in-class experiences for Porsche customers in Singapore, we’ve introduced a series of innovative touchpoints: from the vibrant Porsche Studio Singapore, to our seamless digital platform, Porsche Oneshop. Porsche at Jewel represents the next step in this journey: a bold, immersive brand experience designed to engage, inspire, and connect.”

Dr. Henrik Dreier, Director, Singapore Importer at Porsche Asia Pacific
Porsche At Jewel

The palette is delightfully nerdy; Hellelfenbein (Light Ivory) for warmth, the classic Pepita houndstooth woven into furnishings, and a playful splash of Mintgrün (Mint Green) to keep things fresh.

There’s a feature wall curated by Stefan Bogner of Curves magazine, pairing evocative routes from around Southeast Asia with gems from the Porsche vault.

Porsche At Jewel cafe carrera

Café Carrera embodies the brand’s road-trip soul with six signature sandwiches inspired by iconic drives.

There’s even a limited-edition macaron box, where Porsche’s Paint-to-Sample colours meet flavours drawn from Singapore’s own pantry.

Porsche At Jewel

Built as a periodically changing exhibition, the Culture Garage will cycle through themed collections and rare machinery.

The opening vignette is a love letter to home: a red 911 Carrera set against Joo Chiat shophouses, celebrating Singapore’s 60th birthday. Expect the display to evolve over time.

Porsche At Jewel

Around the corner, the Porsche Lifestyle store stocks apparel, accessories and seasonal drops. The inaugural capsule is a collaboration with Singaporean artist Tiffany Lovage.

In the medium term, Porsche at Jewel is envisioned as a gateway to the Porsche Experience Centre Singapore, slated to open in 2027.

You’ll find Porsche at Jewel at #01-205/206, open 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. Porsche Privilege customers can redeem two hours of complimentary parking (Jewel B3–B5), with Porsche Destination Charging available at Jewel B3.


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Porsche Macan Hits One Million Milestone in Leipzig https://www.autoapp.sg/dev/?p=283008 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 03:35:05 +0000 https://www.autoapp.sg/?p=283008 The one-millionth Porsche Macan has just rolled off the production floor at their manufacturing facility in Leipzig.


Since its debut in 2013, the Porsche Macan has earned a devoted fanbase. Now, more than a decade and a million units later, the Leipzig factory is celebrating the model that helped shape its own identity.

Gerd Rupp, Chairman of the Management Board at Porsche Leipzig GmbH, puts it best: “The Macan is inseparably linked to Leipzig. It represents growth and change like no other.”

The decision in 2011 to base Macan production in Leipzig didn’t just bring a new model to the assembly line, but transformed the facility into a full-fledged factory, complete with a paint shop, body shop, and over 1,500 new jobs.

The Leipzig factory now churns out vehicles with internal combustion engines, hybrid systems, and fully electric drivetrains, all on a single line.

This milestone unit, wrapped in a Frozen Blue Metallic hue, pairs its 300 kW (408 hp) powertrain with a 0-100 km/h time of just 5.2 seconds.

There’s also a 100 kWh high-voltage battery nestled beneath that body, offering up to 612 kilometres of range, perfect for those who want to drive from Leipzig to Munich without stopping, or just do the daily commute five days a week without glancing at a charger.

Of course, every milestone deserves a celebration. For Stefan Schmidt, a 62-year-old entrepreneur from Kiel, Germany, it came in the form of a new Macan 4 and a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Porsche Experience Center in Leipzig.

“It’s thrilling,” he said, beaming. “The sporty character, the everyday usability, this is the sweet spot.” As part of his handover, he even took a spin on the factory’s test circuit, which features corners inspired by iconic racetracks around the world.

So, what does one million Macans really mean?

It means a decade of delivering on the Porsche promise in a package that’s approachable, exhilarating, and now, electric. It means that somewhere out there, a million owners have experienced the joy of driving a Macan.

One of them, now, with Frozen Blue paint and a grin on his face.


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Porsche Expands 911 Family with Three New All-Wheel-Drive Variants https://www.autoapp.sg/dev/?p=282882 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:35:05 +0000 https://www.autoapp.sg/?p=282882 Sixty years on, the Porsche 911 continues to do what it does best – reinvent itself just enough to thrill the faithful, while staying true to its flat-six soul.


In 2025, Stuttgart’s rear-engined icon is updating three new chapters in its lineup: the 911 Carrera 4S, the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and the 911 Targa 4S. All with all-wheel drive. All with 480 PS underfoot. And all with that unmistakable Porsche 911 silhouette that makes grown men go weak in the knees.

Together, they double Porsche’s all-wheel-drive 911 lineup to six, now offering drivers even more choice when picking their flavour of precision performance.

Rear-Biased, All-Weather Brilliance

Porsche 911 Targa

Porsche’s 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six engine now delivers 480 PS (353 kW), which is 30 PS more than before. The added oomph comes courtesy of an optimised intercooler design, inherited from the blistering 911 Turbo.

Mated to an 8-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission, it’s no slouch; 0 to 100 km/h is done in 3.3 seconds in the coupé, provided you tick the Sport Chrono box. Top speed? 308 km/h. That’s nearly enough to make your eyebrows migrate to the back of your head.

And with all-wheel drive, these Carreras claw into the road. Porsche Traction Management (PTM) ensures the rear-bias layout keeps things sporty, but when the heavens open or the tarmac twists unexpectedly, the system sends torque to the front wheels, sharpening stability without numbing the fun.

That front differential? Still water-cooled. Still electromechanically controlled. Still brilliant.

Celebrating 60 Years of the Targa

Porsche 911 Targa roof

Let’s not forget the Targa, now officially in its diamond jubilee year. Originally dreamt up in the 1960s as a ‘safety cabriolet’ for the US market, the Targa has grown into a style icon of its own.

You still get that classic wide roll bar, the wraparound glass rear window, and a roof mechanism that could star in its own ballet. The new roof comes in four shades, by the way: black, blue, red, and brown, because even Porsche knows that top-down driving should look as good as it feels.

Fun fact: since 2006, all Porsche 911 Targa models have come exclusively with all-wheel drive. So if you’re eyeing the Targa, you’re already part of the AWD club.

What’s New Inside?

Porsche 911 Targa cabin

Inside, leather upholstery is standard, as are Matrix LED headlights and wireless smartphone charging. Finally, a place to dump your phone that isn’t the cupholder. Carrera S wheels now come in a new design (20-inch front, 21-inch rear), and red brake callipers hug massive discs borrowed from the GTS—408 mm up front and 380 mm at the rear. The Targa 4S even gets rear-wheel steering as standard, making tight corners in multi-storey carparks slightly less dramatic.

The coupé is a two-seater by default, though you can opt for a rear bench at no extra cost. Cabriolet and Targa variants get rear seats as standard. Other creature comforts include folding mirrors with integrated puddle lights, auto-dimming glass, a rain sensor, and lane departure warning.

Want more? Porsche’s configurator will happily oblige with a dizzying array of customisations, from colour-matched trim to roof systems and high-fidelity sound setups.

Local Launch and Pricing

Singaporeans eager to get their hands on these all-paw wonders can place their orders now. Pricing starts at S$740,888 before COE, with local deliveries expected by the end of 2025.

That price includes a five-year free maintenance and warranty package, registration, taxes, and other local wizardry, but remember, that COE is still between you and your dreams.


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Mandarin Oriental Singapore and Porsche Serve Up A Unique Teatime Experience https://www.autoapp.sg/dev/?p=282370 Fri, 23 May 2025 09:12:41 +0000 https://www.autoapp.sg/?p=282370 This May and June, Mandarin Oriental is teaming up with Porsche Singapore to roll out Teatime Dreams.


It’s a curated experience celebrating the love and spirit of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, offering a symphony of sweets, savouries, and a test drive in some of Porsche’s most electrifying cars.

Held at the hotel’s newly refreshed Lobby Lounge, Teatime Dreams combines Mandarin Oriental’s famed hospitality and Porsche’s design-led engineering, translated into edible elegance.

Mandarin Oriental teatime dreams

The menu reads like a love letter to craft. Imagine biting into the Beef Medley, crispy savoury bites that hide braised beef simmered in dark beer and ginger for six hours. Or try the Bavarian Bites, a bold reinterpretation of the classic pretzel, featuring a decadent homemade cheese mix of Camembert and cream cheese.

There’s even a little East-meets-West happening on the plate. The Black Forest Deli marries spiced Asian Achar with savoury ham, a pairing that sounds unlikely until your taste buds beg for more.

The Fruity Nutty mousse cake, shaped like the Porsche crest, sings with citrus and floral notes of bergamot. Then there’s the Golden Fan, a chocolate sable whose name and form are tributes to Mandarin Oriental’s signature emblem.

Perhaps most intriguing is the Tofu Oabika, which showcases fermented cacao and the nutty richness of black sesame, with a sly hit of shoyu umami rounding out the flavour.

Mandarin Oriental teatime dreams

On the weekends of 10–11 May and 14–15 June, celebrating Mother’s Day and Father’s Day respectively, guests can elevate their tea experience with a 30-minute spin in selected Porsche electric vehicles.

For SGD 78 per person, you get the Mandarin Oriental afternoon tea set, a test drive, and a Singapore edition of Curves magazine to take home.

Expect to see the Taycan or Macan on offer in May, and the 718 or 911 sports cars revving up in June. Limited test drive slots are available and require 48 hours’ notice, so if this sounds like your cup of tea (and petrol), better book early.

Between 1 May and 30 June, fans of the Stuttgart marque can also browse an exclusive pop-up featuring Porsche Lifestyle products at The Mandarin Cake Shop. As if the tea wasn’t tempting enough, there’s also a 15% discount on these stylish wares, with vouchers redeemable at the pop-up, the Porsche Studio at Guoco Midtown, or online.


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Porsche Powers Up New Esports Facility in Cologne https://www.autoapp.sg/dev/?p=282133 Sun, 11 May 2025 16:05:00 +0000 https://www.autoapp.sg/?p=282133 These days, some of Porsche’s fiercest battles are being fought not on asphalt but in pixels and Esports.


Welcome to Cologne-Ossendorf, where the line between reality and simulation just got a little blurrier.

Porsche Motorsport officially opened the doors to its new digital battleground, the Porsche Esports Performance Center (PEPC), a sleek, high-tech headquarters built not for exhaust fumes, but for electric intensity.

Porsche Esports

It’s a purpose-built, 324-square-metre facility that houses six professional simulators, a dedicated performance engineer workstation, open-plan collaboration spaces, a fitness and chill-out zone, and even a show car area for a bit of visual drama.

The Porsche Coanda Esports Racing Team, the marque’s official sim racing outfit, has made the move from Gronau to Cologne. According to Nina Braack, Manager Esports at Porsche Motorsport, the decision was as much about performance as it was about progression.

“Our goal was to create spaces where our team could perform at an even higher level. Mental conditioning is paramount in sim racing, the smallest distraction can throw off a perfect lap.”

Porsche Esports

At their new base in Trilux’s Licht Campus, complete with tailor-made lighting designed to reduce strain and sharpen focus, Porsche’s virtual warriors are now training under the same obsessive attention to detail you’d expect from Weissach’s finest.

Porsche’s esports drivers use steering wheels and pedals that demand the same pressure and finesse as their real-world equivalents. And while they may not leave skid marks on tarmac, their digital exploits are no less intense.

Porsche Esports

The Coanda squad (currently leading the R1 sim racing championship) includes a cosmopolitan mix of top-tier talent: Jordan Caruso (Australia), Charlie Collins (UK), Michell deJong and Elvis Rankin (USA), as well as Joshua Rogers and Dayne Warren (Australia). Together, they’ll be gunning for gold at the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia this summer.

Many of these drivers, despite living like digital nomads in Gronau, are now settling into their own homes in Cologne, a move that Braack sees as a sign of maturity, not just for the individuals, but for the entire programme.

“It shows the spirit of the project,” she says. “They’re growing not just as drivers, but as people.”

To the untrained eye, all this might seem like a glorified video game. But Porsche sees a rapidly growing arena that’s helping it connect with younger, tech-savvy audiences, many of whom might never have set foot in a racetrack, but know every corner of Spa-Francorchamps by heart.

“Whether digital or real, motorsport is in our blood,” said Thomas Laudenbach, Vice President of Porsche Motorsport. “But we’re not doing this just for fun. Esports help us reach new fans and improve how we prepare for real-world races.”

Simulation data feeds into race strategy. Driver feedback sharpens car development. And whether you’re sliding through Eau Rouge or tweaking a wing angle in iRacing, the margins for error are the same.

Motorsport is evolving, reaching audiences who live on Twitch instead of trackside, and building a new kind of racing hero, one whose office chair comes with a harness.


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Porsche Opens Its First Classic Centre in Germany https://www.autoapp.sg/dev/?p=281757 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:50:26 +0000 https://www.autoapp.sg/?p=281757 Porsche, in partnership with Glinicke Group, officially unveiled the country’s first Porsche Classic Centre.


This is an exquisite haven for petrolheads who still hear the metallic bark of an air-cooled flat-six echoing through their dreams.

The centre is hallowed ground for purists, a space where 911s and 959s are treated less like used cars and more like museum pieces with horsepower.

The new facility caters specifically to classic Porsche models, offering everything from expert restorations and servicing to an extensive spare parts program with access to over 80,000 components.

If you’ve ever wept over a discontinued taillight or a rusting badge, this is where vintage Porsches are brought back to life, piece by painstaking piece.

“Our modern and classic cars are usually treasures in our customers’ garages,” said Alexander Fabig, Vice President of Individualisation and Classic at Porsche AG. “That’s why this project is particularly important to us.”

Kassel joins an exclusive network of just five Porsche Classic Centres worldwide, rubbing shoulders with similar institutions in France, the Netherlands, Norway, and Switzerland. In Germany itself, it also complements 19 existing Classic Partners.

The Glinicke Group has represented the Porsche brand in Kassel for 75 years, dating back to the post-war years when Ferdinand Porsche’s early creations were still rolling off production lines that smelled of machine oil and new beginnings.

The new facility pays homage to that history through its blend of modern design and historic architecture.

The same grounds where Porsche’s wholesale operations began in the 1950s now host the Classic Centre, forming a bridge between the marque’s past and present.

Fittingly, the grand opening was a spectacle in itself, drawing a crowd of 356 guests. Among them was motorsport legend Walter Röhrl, who regaled the crowd with tales from his adrenaline-laced career.

Attendees were also treated to an up-close look at icons like the Porsche 959, the hybrid-hyper 918 Spyder, and the Le Mans-conquering Porsche 917.

Beyond restorations and rare parts, the Kassel Classic Centre will also handle Porsche’s Sonderwunsch (special request) projects.

Whether it’s recreating a cherished family car down to the last stitch, or building something utterly unique, this is where dreams leave the drawing board and enter the garage.

“Porsche is a symbol of passion, outstanding quality, and the fulfilment of automotive dreams,” said Florian Glinicke, Managing Partner of Glinicke Automobil Holding. “With the Porsche Classic Centre in Kassel, we are creating a place where the tradition and history of this legendary brand remain alive.”

With the Kassel Classic Centre now up and running, it’s safe to say that Germany’s love affair with the Porsche legacy just found a new home. And for those lucky enough to visit, it promises an experience that’s as rich in character as the cars it so lovingly preserves.


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