More than 20 Porsches unleashed behind closed doors with no restrictions on them? That’s what the Porsche World Road Show is all about. And there I was, spending hours under the scorching sun sampling an array of Porsches with the guidance of world-class Porsche driving instructors. The resulting sunburn didn’t really matter when you’re up close and personal with some of Stuttgart’s finest. ‘Porsche World Road Show’ (branded PWRS for short) is ...
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Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to feel the wind in your hair and experience pure exhilaration with this monster - the all-new 718 Spyder RS. This open-top beauty is the ultimate counterpart to the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, and let me tell you, it's a force to be reckoned with. Under the hood of the 718 Spyder RS lies a six-cylinder boxer engine that pumps out 493bhp and 450Nm of torque. This ...
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Spend the best bit of 70-odd years perfecting a rear-engine, rear-drive sports car format that shouldn’t work as well as it does, and out comes out a true masterpiece. Give automotive fans an opportunity to speak, and they are always eager to debate on which sports cars they think are the greatest and most attractive. Of course, with a seemingly endless number of cars that have been produced over the better ...
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The Porsche Cayenne needs no introduction, being the first to rock up to the performance SUV scene 20 years ago. And now, more than 2 decades later, the Cayenne is now in its third generation. Hard to imagine now, but when the car was introduced to the world back in 2002, it went down like a cup of cold sick. No one had anticipated such a big and lumbering performance vehicle ...
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The new Porsche Cayenne debuts with a new digitised cockpit, a new chassis system and innovative high-tech features. Porsche has recently updated its Cayenne lineup, bestowing the model with a tech refresh as well as improvements to its handling and performance. “It’s one of the most extensive product upgrades in the history of Porsche,” says Michael Schätzle, Vice President, Cayenne Product Line. A Driver-focused Experience To make drivers feel more engaged while at ...
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Happening from 19 to 23 May 2023, the Porsche World Road Show Singapore will showcase 26 Porsche models at the Changi Exhibition Centre (CEC). Porsche Singapore has just announced that the Singapore instalment of the Porsche World Road Show (PWRS) will be happening from the 19th to the 23rd of May 2023 at the Changi Exhibition Centre (CEC). Organised by Porsche AG, the renowned event has since been held in over 45 ...
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The Porsche Taycan is a visceral EV pill that prioritises the enjoyment of driving over anything else. And those are strong words for what is essentially the base model of the Taycan. Traditionally, car buyers would scoff at the mention of the words "base" and "model", which commonly denotes the trim level that lacks most of the upmarket or premium features, gatekept behind higher paywalls. However, that does not mean they are ...
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The Panamera Platinum may just surprise you with how it cossets and handles at the same time - give it a go! When Porsche introduced the first-generation Panamera to the world back in 2009, the automotive press industry collectively gasped and recoiled at the way it looked in shock and horror. The backstory, allegedly, was that Porsche’s then head-honcho Dr Wendelin Wiedeking insisted that he had sufficient headroom in the back ...
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The 992 Generation of the 911 Carrera shows why it is still THE daily-drivable premium sports coupe. Admittedly, it’d been quite awhile since I last nestled behind the wheel of a 911, with that remarkable and enjoyable occasion being back in 2004 with a 996-generation 911 Carrera 4S. I’ll also admit rather sheepishly to 911-elitism in the past, having repeatedly thumbed my nose at anything less than a Carrera 4S. How ...
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The 911 Carrera GTS 30 Years Thailand Edition is available in a total of seven colours, cementing the firm's three decade-presence in Thailand. Porsche has unveiled a 911 Carrera GTS, dubbed the 30 Years Porsche Thailand Edition, in celebration of the marque's 30-year presence in Thailand. The limited edition cars will be available in a total of seven iconic Paint to Sample colours, paying homage to every colour of the day ...
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Porsche AG finished the 2022 financial year strong with four new records. Porsche AG has recently released its group sales revenue for 2022. The German marque has amounted a staggering €37.6 billion (S$54,1B), which exemplifies a 13.6 per cent growth. Total costs for the year was 6.8 billion euros, an increase of 1.5 billion euros or 27.4 per cent from the 2021. This year, the Stuttgart sports car maker has big plans ...
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Inspired by the original and other classic 911 models, the Porsche 911 Sport Classic is an amalgamation of all things great about the 911 past and present. Porsche Singapore has officially unveiled the new retro-themed 911 Sport Classic today. The special occasion was hosted at the Mandala Club in conjunction with the Curvistan On Roads event. Each 911 Sport Classic has an estimated price tag of around S$1.5 million, after all of ...
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Porsche is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023 with celebrations kicking off around the world. The centre showpiece of Porsche's 75th anniversary is the unveiling of a new Vision 357 concept. This sleek concept pays homage to the original 356 first created in 1948 by Ferdinand Porsche. The Vision 357 concept is built on an existing 718 Cayman GT4 RS, and it is on display for the first time in Berlin at ...
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... with Porsche's eyes locked firmly on the future in Singapore. Think of a boutique automotive retail experience right in the Central Business District, easily accessible by both public and private transport. That's what the Porsche NOW pop-up retail store at Guoco Tower represents, and we were there to experience it first-hand at its official launch. This represents a new way of envisioning the retail experience, courtesy of other restaurants, cafes ...
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Art is nothing new for Porsche, and the German marque is back with its second instalment of “The Art of Dreams”, this time bigger and better than ever. It all started with the first inception of Porsche’s ‘The Art of Dreams’. The series made its debut back in October 2021, and the art piece ‘Remember your dreams’ curated by French artist Cyril Lancelin found its way to our shores for the ...
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