Monday, October 3, 2011

Porsche: 10 years in Russia

Porsche Museum Director Achim Shtayskal and Managing Director of Porsche Russland Dr. Thomas Shtertsel his ten years and it is worth noting, a very successful presence on the Russian market in the Porsche decided to celebrate the bright. Fans of the brand and the press got a truly unique opportunity to feel the events of the past, enjoying the courtesy of museum pieces, forged the victory on the racetrack, as well as get acquainted with the special series Black Edition is already known in the Russian market models - Boxster S and Porsche 911. "Today is a special day because we first present the Russian press, museum and legendary Porsche race cars that are considered icons of motorsport - said in his welcoming speech, Achim Shtayskal, the museum's director of Porsche in Stuttgart. - Porsche is proud of its impressive history, and we do everything possible to bring the tradition of the company and the museum up to the buyer. It is our great honor to present in Moscow three iconic car (Porsche GT1 / 98, Porsche 718 W-RS Spyder and Porsche 904 / 8 Carrera GTS), who took part in the great racing and won the Porsche more than 28,000 victories. " Museum on the road in 1961 Porsche 718 / 8, W-RS Spyder Porsche 718 / 8, W-RS Spyder celebrated its debut in 1961 in the famous race "Targa Florio". Controlled factory drivers Dan Gurney and Bonnier Yoakimomo car with four-cylinder power plant took second place. However, in 1962 four-cylinder engine was replaced by a two-liter eight-cylinder engine that was mounted on the race a Formula 1 racing car Porsche 804. Thus, the experience of performances in the Grand Prix gave the prototype GT chance to perform in the international endurance race World Endurance Trophy. After a sensational victory in the race "Targa Florio and the 1000 km race at the Nurburgring in 1962, in which both the prototype took third place in the qualification, Porsche became the second team on the results of this World Cup. 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS Coupe Despite the fact that the official name of this car - Carrera GTS, he entered the history of motorsport in accordance with the domestic title - 904. Designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche 904 GTS with eight two-liter engine raced Le Mans in 1964 and 1965. April 26, 1964, exactly five months after the introduction of the car, Porsche won its fifth victory in the classic race "Targa Florio". Racers Antonio Pucci and Colin Davis snatched victory from Linge and Balzarini, who performed an identical car. Were followed by victory in the race the Tour de France, 1000-kilometer race at the Nurburgring 24-hour race of Le Mans and the subsequent 24-hour race at Reims. 904-th proved to be suitable for the Rally of Monte Carlo in 1965, where Eugene Boehringer took second place, despite all the snowy road. 1998 Porsche 911 GT1/98 Porsche 911 GT1/98 represents the third generation of the concept of Gran Turismo, which began production in 1996. For the first time on Feb. 23, 1998 managed by Bob Vollekom car equipped with a new 6-cylinder bi-turbo engine, made a check in Weissach. 911 GT1/98, placing first and second place overall, thanks to its reliability Porsche has brought a record 16 th victory at Le Mans. No other automaker has not sought it. With regard to new products, then customers can order the already well-known in the Russian market models: Boxster S and Porsche 911 with a coupe and cabriolet in a special limited edition Black Edition. New on the market 911 Black Edition Limited Edition brand icons is limited 1,911 copies. Porsche 911 Black Edition will be available to clients only with rear-wheel drive, two body styles - coupe and convertible, and only in black. Serial for 911 Black Edition is the usual black color option is also invited to cover Basalt Black Metallic. Folding top convertible - only black fabric awning. Color accents are in the Black Edition 19-inch Turbo II in two-tone design. The external appearance of 911 Black Edition harmoniously completes the serial partial tinting the windshield as a band of gray. The interior of the car also sustained in black tones, and the correct equipment of the automobile greatly expanded. In particular, in Room 911 Black Edition is included audio BOSE, Communication System (PCM) with navigation module, rain sensor, cruise control and parking assistant. As the power plant is proposed 6-cylinder boxer 3.6-liter engine with 345 hp. with., maximum torque reaches its peak of 390 Nm at 4400 rpm. The database 911 Black Edition is equipped with a 6-step "mechanics", optionally you can order almost everything that is available for the 911 Carrera, including the robot 7-speed gearbox PDK. The car can be ordered today at a price of 4,698,000 rubles. for the coupe and from 5.306 million - for a convertible. Boxster S Black Edition Limited edition model Boxster S Black Edition includes 987 copies. Capacity 3.4-liter boxer engine is increased by 10 liters. with. and makes 320 hp. with. The car just like the 911, was expanded basic package and also kept in black. Price new items begins with the mark of 3,736,000 rubles.

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