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by Sean Loo 15 February 2025

Featured, Local, News

Porsche Debuts New 911 Carrera

The latest 992.2-generation Porsche 911 Carrera features twin-turbochargers derived from the previous generation GTS, a revamped interior and exterior design, and enhanced digital elements. Timed perfectly with Valentine’s Day, Porsche Singapore transformed Helutrans Gallery at Tanjong Pagar Distripark into an intimate, passion-fuelled space for over 200 guests, celebrating the Porsche 911. Stepping into the venue, guests were greeted with shades of passionate red. One of the highlights of the night was “The ...

by Sean Loo 8 February 2025

Featured, Local, News

Porsche Finds A New Home At Jewel Changi Airport

Porsche Asia Pacific has announced the launch of ‘Porsche at Jewel’, an immersive experience set to open in the second half of 2025 at Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport. Porsche at Jewel promises to be an interactive brand space, featuring rotating car displays, a curated café experience by Baker & Cook, and an exclusive collection of Porsche Design and Lifestyle merchandise. This latest Porsche initiative is a culmination of years of successful collaboration ...

by Sean Loo 3 February 2025

Featured, International, News

Porsche Taycan GTS Sets Guinness World Record For Longest Drift On Ice

At the Porsche Arctic Center in Levi, Finland, a Taycan GTS etched its name into the record books by completing the longest drift on ice by an electric vehicle. The Taycan covered a staggering 17.503 kilometres in 132 controlled laps. Behind the wheel was Porsche Experience instructor Jens Richter, who had the unenviable task of keeping the Taycan in a perfect slide for 46 minutes straight. "Under the extreme continuous load of the ...

by Sean Loo 12 January 2025

Featured, Lifestyle, People

AutoTalk – A Conversation With Alexander Fabig, Vice President Of Individualisation And Classic At Porsche AG

There’s something undeniably captivating about the art of customisation, and at Porsche, no one understands this better than Alexander Fabig. Alexander is the current Vice President of Individualisation and Classic at Porsche, and his journey in the automotive world is as compelling as the vehicles he’s helped create, culminating in the awe-inspiring Sonderwunsch program. We caught up with him at the launch of the limited-edition Celestial Jade Taycan, and dove more in-depth ...

by Sean Loo 10 January 2025

Featured, International, News

Porsche Unveils New 911 Carrera S

Positioned between the 911 Carrera and the 911 Carrera GTS, the new 911 Carrera S offers a compelling blend of power and agility. At the heart of the new 911 Carrera S lies a reimagined 3.0-litre twin-turbo six-cylinder boxer engine, now delivering 480 PS and 530 Nm of torque. This represents a 30 PS boost over its predecessor. Enhanced turbochargers and optimised charge-air cooling contribute to its efficiency, while an eight-speed dual-clutch ...

by Sean Loo 16 December 2024

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

First Drive – Porsche Macan Turbo

The new electric Porsche Macan Turbo is a ferocious piece of engineering. I was recently in Thailand to attend Das Treffen 9, and Porsche Thailand has very kindly provided me a car to get around Bangkok. To my delight, they tossed me the keys to the new electric Macan Turbo. Having driven The Macan 4 earlier this year, I was eager to have a go in the torque monster. Power Unleashed Let’s start with ...

by Sean Loo 16 December 2024

Featured, Lifestyle, Travel

On The Ground: Das Treffen 9

Each December, Porsche enthusiasts from across Southeast Asia make a pilgrimage to the ultimate celebration of all things Porsche: Das Treffen 9. The ninth instalment of this iconic event, held on 17 December 2024, turned Impact Speedway into a dazzling showcase of automotive passion. This year’s theme, “Limited Edition,” encapsulated the exclusivity and individuality that defines Porsche ownership. A Gathering of Kindred Spirits Upon arrival, one could immediately sense the electric atmosphere. Hundreds of ...

by Sean Loo 15 December 2024

Featured, International, News

Porsche Revives Legendary LMP 2000 25 Years Later

It’s not every day that you get a chance to bring a dormant legend back to life, but that's what happened with the Porsche LMP 2000. But at Weissach, Porsche’s iconic Development Centre, the LMP 2000, a car that once held the promise of dominating Le Mans, has roared back into existence. Designed for the LMP900 Le Mans prototype class, the LMP 2000 was all set to revolutionise endurance racing in the ...

by Sean Loo 5 December 2024

Featured, Motorsports

Porsche Motorsport and Iron Dames Partner to Empower Women in Racing

The new partnership between Porsche and Iron Dames seeks to rewrite the script for women in a sport long dominated by men. The Iron Dames squad will compete across four major racing series at the helm of Porsche 911 GT3 R machines. These include the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the European and Asian Le Mans Series, and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the United States. The esteemed drivers chosen are Michelle ...

by Sean Loo 3 December 2024

Featured, International, News

Das Treffen 9: A Porsche Enthusiast’s Dream Returns to Bangkok

On 15 December 2024, Southeast Asia's most anticipated Porsche gathering, Das Treffen, is making its triumphant return to the Impact Speedpark in Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok. With the theme 'Limited Edition' promising an unparalleled showcase of some of the rarest Porsche sports cars ever made, this event is a must-see for car enthusiasts. What began as an intimate meet-up between friends, organised by Sihabutr Xoomsai, fondly known as Tenn, has evolved into ...

by Sean Loo 2 December 2024

Featured, International, News

New ‘Porsche Unseen Design Studies’ Exhibition Launched At Curvistan Bangkok

Deep in the heart of Bangkok lies a haven for petrolheads - Curvistan Bangkok. This season, the concept space is turning heads once more with the launch of the highly anticipated “Porsche Unseen Design Studies” exhibition. For over two decades, Porsche’s Michael Mauer has been at the helm, steering the brand’s aesthetic evolution from the Porsche Design Studio in Weissach. Known for pushing boundaries, Mauer’s visionary concepts have remained tantalisingly out of ...

by Sean Loo 13 November 2024

Featured, International, News

Porsche Expands New Taycan Line-Up

The Stuttgart marque has just unveiled three fresh additions to the Porsche Taycan family. The Taycan range now spans an impressive 16 variants, covering everything from rear-wheel to all-wheel drive and power outputs between 300kW and 760kW. The latest additions are the Taycan 4 sports sedan, Taycan GTS, and the Taycan GTS Sport Turismo. Kevin Giek, Vice President of the Taycan Model Line, mentioned: “Our expanded line-up caters to diverse customer needs, blending ...

by Sean Loo 11 November 2024

Featured, Motorsports

Porsche 963 Dominates 2024 World Endurance Championship

Porsche’s motorsport legacy in the 2024 season is one for the history books, as the team swept seven out of eight possible titles across the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with the Porsche 963. Let’s rewind to December 16, 2020. Porsche announced their return to the top-tier endurance racing scene, committing to the FIA WEC and IMSA with the LMDh (Le Mans Daytona hybrid) class. Porsche’s weapon ...

by Sean Loo 3 November 2024

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Porsche Macan 4 Review

Porsche made a controversial move by making the new Macan exclusively electric, but maybe they were on to something… The Macan is one of Porsche’s best-sellers, and for good reason. It has all the markings of a proper Porsche but is also packaged in a palatable compact SUV form. Reasonably peppy engine up front, practical space out back. Nice, right? Well, take the engine bit out, and your customers suddenly become divided. The ...

by Sean Loo 1 November 2024

Featured, Motorsports

Porsche Unveils New 99X Electric Formula E Racer

Porsche’s latest Formula E creation, the 99X Electric, has just dropped, and it’s packed with upgrades. After clinching back-to-back championships, Porsche is back with their GEN3 Evo contender, now with front-wheel drive activation and fresh design updates. GEN3 Evo regulations mean limited energy availability, pushing the team to squeeze out every drop of efficiency. The team has tweaked the in-house components to give Pascal Wehrlein and António Félix da Costa the competitive ...