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Celebrating 50 Years of 911% Porsche. It was over 70 years ago that the Porsche name first graced the back of a sports car. With 50 years experience as an official Porsche dealer, Porsche Centre Willoughby is the right choice when it comes to selecting or servicing your new or approved pre-owned Porsche. Will your first or next Porsche be a Macan, Cayenne, Boxster, Cayman, 911 or Panamera? Visit Porsche Centre Willoughby - we are only three minutes from the Sydney Harbour Bridge. View our Porsche range with one of our passionate sales consultants who will assist you with securing your dream Porsche.
Porsche Centre Willoughby 445 Willoughby Road Willoughby NSW 2068 Ph: 02 8966 6900 www.porschewilloughby.com.au Lic. No. LMVD 12346 Lic. No. MVRL 24145
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I do find it interesting that the facelifted Macan will be released on February 16th, where did the last 4 years go?
Where did 2018 go to? As we relaunch our W magazine for 2019, I would like to congratulate all the new owners of our Cayenne E3, released last June and of course a salute to the proud owners of the incredible 911 GT3RS and GT2RS models that we also released through the year. We celebrated the 70th Anniversary of Porsche in great style, a Birthday party that seemed to last all year!
A very interesting statistic is our sales worldwide. Porsche Centre Willoughby included, 80% of all Porsche vehicles delivered are Sport Utility Vehicles; our Macan and Cayenne. Please take some time and drive our new Cayenne Hybrid, it is becoming one of my favourites.
Our Advanced Driver Training at Eastern Creek was fully attended by many new Porsche owners. The regular Driver Training at "The Farm" was also a constant hit with many new adopters of this almost monthly event.
As we always do, this year will see some surprises, some additional models and of course the long awaited release of the all new 992 series 911 range on the 13th April 2019. PCW is also proudly celebrating our 50 year anniversary in September 2019.
Our Iceforce 2018 included a Stuttgart Factory tour, The Porsche Museum with lunch at their Christophorous Restaurant and a few days in Munich. We even visited the official Porsche Restoration Centre where clients restore their treasured vehicles. In Levi, Finland, our group of 20 invigorated ice drivers received accolades from their European Instructors. Whilst we are fully booked with another 20 places reserved for February this year I am very pleased to announce we will be opening the bookings for 2020 very soon.
I am very privileged to be invited to the 911 release in California at the end of January, a chance to drive our iconic sports car through the mountains in Palm Springs and on the race track. Unfortunately I cannot make the deadline to attend our Iceforce event, it would have been my 13th in a row! I am pleased to introduce Natalie Doldo as our new Marketing and Events Manager, arriving last year in November. With a history in the Auto industry we welcome her to our PCW Team.
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The important thing is that improvements are not only seen on paper, but are unequivocally quantifiable and able to be experienced by everyone.
Three letters that first sparked waves of magic back in 1963 with the 904 GTS. Are back in the latest 991.2 911. We go in search of that magic and find it.
The Cayenne models are made for the short sprint and for long distance. For excitement and relaxation.
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Director of the Porsche GT Model Line; Andreas Preuninger talks us through the latest GT3 RS.
For you, where was the greatest challenge in the development of the new 911 GT3 RS? The predecessor was the most successful RS vehicle to date, and not without reason. Making a car like this even better initially seemed to be an almost unsolvable task. So we did what we always do: we worked meticulously on every detail, set ourselves high goals and, by doing so, edged closer to the impossible. In the process, everything gets put on the test stand, analysed with absolute precision and squeezed for every last drop of improvement potential: engine, transmission, chassis, aerodynamics, lightweight concepts. Even the feedback from our GT customers has been directly incorporated so that we could, in essence, tailor-make the car the way our customers wanted it. We are also implementing not only the lessons learned from motor racing, but also innovative ideas from the pinnacle of motorsport. The whole Weissach ‘think tank’ is actively involved in this.
Cup or GT3 R. The test procedures of the road-legal GT vehicles are based heavily on those of their race car counterparts: the drivetrain, for example, is required to undertake endurance runs simulating race track use alone, which means subjecting it to loads that simply cannot occur in road use. That's also why the collaboration of our works drivers is so important. Where is the greatest challenge: in the chassis or engine – or both? Everything is important. Even in the new 911 GT3 RS, the engine is now allowed to rev at 9,000 rpm. PDK shifts even faster, the chassis has an even more uncompromising setup and is very similar to that of the GT2 RS. Aerodynamics and control systems have been improved, even the tyres have undergone further development. The greatest challenge, ultimately, is to combine a zillion parts in such a way that they harmonise perfectly with each other and feel as one.
More performance, more Porsche: how do you manage to up your game with every new 911 GT model?
Which detail or aspect fascinates you about the new 911 GT3 RS the most?
Above all, it's the people who make this possible. I'm talking not only about developers, but also our colleagues in production who, time and time again, find the solutions enabling cars like the GT3 RS to emerge from the assembly line in series production. That is a challenge for us all. But we have no intention of being ousted from ‘pole position’ here. With the 911 Carrera as the basis, itself becoming increasingly higherperforming, with continuous developments in engineering and technologies and with our accumulated motorsport experience, we have developed a formula for success that forever manages to find room for improvement.
The interplay of the extremely emotive, high-revving and naturally aspirated engine in conjunction with the new vehicle's precision. You can always place the vehicle with centimetre accuracy, you are literally at one with the car and become part of the overall system. And the most important thing: it means that this car is simply a hell of a lot of fun to drive. Even I can feel it, and that's after nearly 20 years of daily interaction with this kind of vehicle. When I'm unable to drive one for a few weeks, I literally go into withdrawal. On which race track would you most like to drive the new 911 GT3 RS?
How much of today's Porsche Motorsport has gone into the new 911 GT3 RS?
I love the Nordschleife just as much as I fear it. No other race track can offer this mix of emotions.
A great deal. The GT3 RS is not only born where our race cars are developed – namely, the Porsche Motorsport division in Flacht – a large number of the development team is, in fact, also responsible for both breeds of vehicle. That's the reason for the high quantity of carry-over parts, e.g. from the GT3 RS and GT3
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How can you describe the new 911 GT3 RS from your point of view in one sentence? The perfect driving machine and much more than just a high performance sports car … because it ‘talks’ to you.
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HIGHLIGHTS VEHICLE CONCEPT: high-performance sports car with high-revving naturally aspirated engine, rear drive, aerodynamics adapted for maximum downforce, chassis engineered for the race track, dynamic engine mounts, rear-axle steering with sports setup. LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION: carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) for front lid, front wings, rear lid and rear wing, lightweight polyurethane for front and rear aprons, lightweight glass for rear screen and rear side windows, magnesium roof, titanium rear silencer. AERODYNAMICS AND DESIGN: large front air intakes with titaniumcoloured grilles, front spoiler optimised for aerodynamic downforce, two NACA air intakes on the front lid for improved supply of air to the brakes and side air intakes for combustion air, louvres on the front wings, greater downforce thanks to the fixed rear wing. PERFORMANCE: 4.0-litre displacement, six-cylinder horizontally opposed engine, 383 kW (520 hp) power output, 470 Nm torque, 0–100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, top speed: 312 km/h. Transmission: performance-oriented 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) with close-ratioed gearing for crisp shifting, short shift times and PDK SPORT mode for extremely dynamic gear changes. SOUND: exhaust system with titanium rear silencer and unadulterated sound of a thoroughbred Porsche horizontally opposed engine.
"I don’t know anybody, who gets out of this car without a giant grin on their face." ANDREAS PREUNINGER
9 9 1 2= 9 11 GT3 RS The new 911 GT3 RS is a promise to everyone who wants to know what they're really capable of. To those who yell “Here!” while the rest still hesitate. To all those who do not live their life wondering what might have been. The new 911 GT3 RS is nothing less than a gauntlet – thrown down to everyday life. Consistent lightweight construction, 383 kW (520 hp), the race track chassis and fixed rear wing speak a clear language – one that is understood, above all, on every race track of this world. The new 911 RS is a thoroughbred sports car. A sporting challenge. Not least for its opponents. But the crucial question remains: Do you accept the challenge?
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The challenge: outperforming oneself. And everyone else.
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You take the wide body of the Carrera 4 with a 44 mm broader track width across the rear axle and lower the PASM equipped chassis for greater mid corner speed, add bigger brakes, larger brake pads from the 911 Turbo, a savage sounding exhaust system with less sound absorption and flap trickery to work with the newly developed turbochargers. Give the package 20-inch widened silky black, centre lock wheels derived from the 911 Turbo S, with wider rubber than the Carrera S, for increased grip and footprint. Put a call in to the Sport Design team to create a new front apron including open air intakes with a note to have a set of mirrors and GT sport steering wheel sent over to accompany the Sport Crono package and sport plus seats, then you send the to the wind tunnel to reduce lift and apply extra downforce to the rear axle.
Let's imagine that Porsche called you and said you have the lead on the design team for the new 911 variant; you have to start with the brilliant Carrera S as a base, but you can specify any and every other piece to your puzzle you wish,
Singing the moderation swan song you keep the 3-litre, six cylinder biturbo flat six engine of the Carrera S, but we can’t leave it alone as the R&D department have a newly developed set of turbochargers for you, it only seems fair to lean on the boost pressure for good measure, which gives you an increase of 22 kW (30 hp) now with 331 kW (450 hp), the same output as the 933 GT2. All of which results in improved mid range torque characteristics, faster acceleration and an even higher top speed. Accelerating from zero to 100 km/h at least 0.2 seconds faster than the current S models. The fastest in just 3.6 seconds, keep into it and your top speed is in excess of 300 km/h. You have created a 911 that on paper, is better than the Carrera S and more practical than the Turbo, a car with a chassis that corners and accelerates better than any Carrera in the range. Your ‘super’ Carrera goes on to complete the 73 corners and 20.83 kilometres of the Nürburgring Nordschleife in just 7:26 minutes on standard road tyres. Twelve seconds faster than its predecessor and four seconds faster than the current 911 Carrera S. The ‘perfect’ modern 911 has been created, your dream Grand Turismo Sport is ready and now it is time to put it to the test. Your well toured friend has been pushing you towards the Central West of New South Wales for months and now is your chance to experience these spectacular roads for yourself.
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On approaching the car, the iconic 911 shape looks enhanced on the GTS, it’s mean, aggressive and athletic. The stance sits just right on centre lock wheels measuring nine inches on the front axle and twelve on the rear.
Mayfield Gardens, near Oberon NSW is the destination; one of the world’s largest privately owned ‘cool climate’ gardens. Actually, to call it a garden is an understatement, it is more in the region of a park. The route is to head to Lithgow, then take Magpie Hollow Rd and Sodwalls Rd pointed at the former railway junction town of Tarana then Mutton Falls Rd, O’Connell Rd and finally the sprint up Mayfield Rd to your destination Mayfield Gardens. The Gardens spans across more than 160 acres (64 hectares) and sits within a 5,000 acre working farm. With no booking necessary - you scribble ‘911 GTS’ over tomorrow’s date on the wall calendar and retire for a sleepless night. Leaving at dawn your visions of Porsche design lead have vanished, but filling the void is a key to a silver Porsche 991.2 911 Carrera GTS coupe. Sometimes the truth is better than fiction. On approaching the car, the iconic 911 shape looks enhanced on the GTS; it's mean, aggressive and athletic. The stance sits just right on centre lock wheels measuring nine inches on the front axle and twelve on the rear, wrapped in Pirelli P-ZERO tyres tucked under the wider body panels usually reserved for the all-wheel drive 911. Turning the key, the 911 sound of occasion is there! What follows are dark and blurry kilometres moving past the glass as you exit the metropolis and head for the mountains, you get as far as Richmond, which is now considered to be an outer suburb of the Sydney, when a sign shouting “Coffee Here” halts your progress. This is the very beginning of the Bells Line of Road, which leads into, over and across the Blue Mountains, finishing in Lithgow, it is the first leg of your test drive. Back out on the course chip tarmac this car feels amazing, the level of grip is something else, you can feel the tyres flex and the suspension adjust as the car pushes through the fast corners, first with immense front grip then as weight transfers to the rear under throttle, you exit with the weight over the huge back wheels. At overtaking points a ‘double kick’ of the throttle gives you optimal output for the short period of time it takes for the inevitable position change. The steering is a revelation and just keeps getting better. From the electric introduction in the first 991 generation, Porsche
do steering well, when many car makers get it wrong. Now with more of the right amount of turns lock-to-lock, self-centring and feedback while positioned straight. This inspires you to trust the front when turning in. On any road surface from the ultra smooth to the bumpier country road the GTS chassis has a setting for you and performs confidently even in standard mode which will handle the unexpected with a comfortable ease if you release it from sport mode. This GTS is really a whole lot of car, hugely impressive on these roads, really fast and user friendly. A perfect platform to further your driving skills with spirited road driving and the odd track day should you wish to do so. We arrive at Bell and then Lithgow beyond it, where you have the chance to refuel both car and driver, before a quick transit stage on the Great Western Highway for the first time heading south for about 1500 metres. We turn off onto Magpie Hollow Rd in the South Bowenfels area, if you thought Bells Line was good then this is where the country roads really start to turn on the charm. The torque curve doesn’t feel flat, it seems to grow as the revs rise, giving a sense of naturally aspirated flow, just with a whole lot more torque! You get into a rhythm moving downhill until Lake Lyell appears on your right tucked into the Valley. Moving down onto the bridge spanning the dam at the southern end, you slow and try to peak over the edge into the abyss below, but the signs urge you to keep driving. Further ahead the characteristics of the road are full of open sight lines, gum trees, guard rails and panoramic vistas. The Porsche feels nailed to the road and leaves us feeling very much in control; it is really built for enthusiast driving. The Carrera GTS is the last and best of breed model, the kinks have been ironed out and the development has been poured in, you can definitely feel it. Previous generations aside, if you just look at the lifespan of the 991 version Porsche 911 - the development and tweaking from launch until now has been vast, there is a natural athletic feeling
The Carrera GTS is the last and best of breed model, the kinks have been ironed out and the development has been poured in, you can definitely feel it.
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If you wander through the garden centre in the morning, you may well be eating from its bounty a little later in the day in the Mayfield CafĂŠ.
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to this swan song Carrera. Out here it feels perfect for the sweeping linked up corners and with hands on the lovely alcantara wheel and sitting in the part leather part alcantara seats, it feels like a sweet spot in the range. In a nutshell it’s great, we are talking about a car and a range that are all impressive cars. All 911s are great from the base to the flagship Turbo S and GT2 RS, but amongst all the variants on offer, this feels like a sweet spot moment on the range ladder. Today this is the wise choice for covering ground in a comfortable sporty way, it sits confidently traversing the gap between the 911 Carrera S and the track focused 911 GT3. There is a reason why the 911 is an iconic sports car; the dampening is on another level to its competitors, the GTS soaks up the constant punishment dealt out by the country roads. Coupled with the optional rear wheel steering which gives you lightning fast turn-in at speed and requires little angle to navigate through the twists and turns. The car is class leadingly accurate and these characteristics never leave you out of step on complicated road sections. Some of which we have ahead of us on our journey.
This road moves with the natural flow of the land
Hampton Rd intersection linking Magpie Hollow Rd and Sodwalls Rd, is upon us; this dogleg has caught many drivers out. Sodwalls Rd has a few surprises in store for you concentration needs to be sharp, two single lane railway bridges sandwich a low sunken concrete slab creek crossing, negotiate with caution, especially when you are on the low side of standard ride height. Beyond these obstacles the road flows back to country predictable and winds its way to a very unique section of asphalt. The way straightens out and dips down to the valley’s bottom, then climbs directly upwards like a rollercoaster to a crest which has you looking at the sky, it’s a hell of a ride and one that takes courage even at signposted speeds. On the way back there is a mid-decent stomach wrenching dip to look out for!
and has you back into sport mode, which livens the GTS beneath you. This beautifully enthusiastic entrance road is the perfect crescendo to a great test route for the mightiest of Carreras.
amphitheatres, a gallery based on the historic Hartley Courthouse, a croquet lawn surrounded by an English rose garden and of course, a maze. The Porsche’s sense of occasion is matched by the grandeur of Mayfield, formally designed to resemble the great estates of Europe.
Through Tarana and Mutton Falls Rd, you take a left onto O’Connell Rd. With a twist of the dial you let the GTS relax into normal mode, both enjoying the mature smooth rolling rhythm of the marked main road, which gives you a chance to catch your breath before the final run to the finish. A right onto Mayfield Rd changes things again, this road moves with the natural flow of the land and has you back into sport mode, which livens the GTS beneath you. This beautifully enthusiastic entrance road is the perfect crescendo to a great test route for the mightiest of Carreras.
The Mayfield Café serves produce plucked fresh from the veggie patch, so as you wander through the garden centre in the morning, you may well be eating from its bounty a little later in the day. They take great pride in the fact that 80% of the produce served at the café has been grown in the gardens or on the farm with the remainder coming from handpicked local partners.
We arrive at Mayfield Garden, an oasis in NSW’s Central West region and beyond, established in 1984. Thirty three years and millions of dollars later, Mayfield Garden has evolved into an epic showpiece, employing more than 60 locals and open to the public 363 days a year. The scope of this ambitious undertaking must be seen to be believed, there is a lake worthy of a major city, complete with obelisk and an avenue of plane trees, as well as several
For the casual dining experience on offer - the food is truly a standout and you come away more than happy with the delicious offering. The day ends in a magical wonderland literally in the middle of nowhere. We exit delightfully surprised by the quality of the destination itself and the horse we rode in on.
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A good idea captivates through the simplicity of its form. Our designers have stayed true to this perspective with the eighth generation: with particularly clear lines and streamlined contours. With the future in sight, they have worked on the iconic 'layout' of the 911 so that it is still as fresh and youthful today as when it was first premiered over 50 years ago.
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An icon in a world full of icons. Fashions, trends, styles. They come and go and are often short-lived. Only some concepts stay. Because they are bigger than the times. Because they mean something. The 911 is exactly that: a sports car icon that has lost none of its fascination in over 50 years. Since 1963, we have worked every day to further perfect the ‘911’. And we’ve never been closer to reaching this goal. The new 911 is the sum of its predecessors – and is therefore a reflection of the past and a vision of the future. The silhouette: iconic. The design: timeless. The technology: inspired by great racing victories and always one step ahead. With the eighth generation of the 911, we’re driving into the future. Leaving the past behind us. With a sports car that has become a dynamic fixed point in a world where change is the only thing that’s constant. This makes the 911 a ‘Timeless Machine’.
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Twin-turbo, six-cylinder 3.0-litre engine, 331kW (450hp). With the Sport Chrono Package and Launch Control, 0 to 100km/h 3.5 seconds, 308km/h top speed.
generations, the strip was reserved for the all-wheel drive models of the 911. With the new 911, the continuous light strip returns for all 911 models. Today, equipped with modern LED technology, it fits perfectly into the clearly structured rear design as a slender, onepiece strip. And in combination with the vertically aligned third brake light, it also pleases those who only see the 911 from behind. For more information on the new 992 generation Porsche 911, contact our Sales Department on 02 8966 6976 or Email: porsche@porschewilloughby.com.au
Full feature in the next issue of W Magazine.
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There are many SUVs. But only one where you can breathe in the motorsports atmosphere just from entering it. High quality, sporty, ergonomic.
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A sports car for five The Porsche Cayenne is the epitome of the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). The third generation offers a significantly increased performance range.
The completely redeveloped Cayenne is even closer to its roots as a Porsche sports car than its predecessor, boasting intelligent lightweight construction, powerful drives, exceptional driving dynamics and smart driver assistance systems. All of this is combined with outstanding handling on any terrain, improved comfort and greater suitability for everyday use. The concept has proved a bestseller: since its market launch in 2002, Porsche has delivered over 770,000 Cayenne units. The starting line-up is comprised of three models. With its 404 kW (550 hp) biturbo eight-cylinder engine and the driving dynamics of a sports car, the Cayenne Turbo is heading up the new Cayenne generation. In figures: The car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds (or 3.9 seconds with the Sport Chrono Package), and achieves a top speed of 286 km/h. The Cayenne S is powered by a 2.9-litre, 324 kW (440 hp) biturbo-charged V6 engine. From a standing start, the Cayenne S reaches 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds. With the optional Sport Chrono Package, this is reduced to 4.9 seconds. The maximum speed is 265 km/h. The Cayenne with six-cylinder turbo engine and a displacement of three litres delivers 250 kW (340 hp) of power, That means that even the standard model achieves outstanding driving performance. The Cayenne accelerates to 100 km/h in just 6.2 seconds, or just 5.9 seconds with the Sport Chrono Package, and achieves a top speed of 245 km/h.
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Highlights Increased suitability for everyday use. The new Cayenne offers even more space for five people and their luggage. The rear bench seat can be moved as required to increase the luggage compartment volume by up to 100 litres.
Innovative chassis systems. Mixed tyres and rear-axle steering as on the 911, as well as three-chamber air suspension and electric rolling-motion compensation increase sportiness and comfort.
Adaptive aerodynamics. The Cayenne Turbo is the first SUV in the world to feature an adaptive roof spoiler and air brake for increased performance and a shorter braking distance.
Improved deceleration. The newly developed Porsche Surface Coated Brake (PSCB) with tungsten carbide coating delivers improved responsiveness and a considerably longer service life.
The cockpit of the future. Fully networked. New functions, new services, new apps: with Porsche Connect Plus, Porsche is raising vehicle networking to a new level. This system belongs to the standard equipment of the new Cayenne and includes, among other things, an LTE telephone module with integrated SIM card, online navigation including real-time traffic information and intelligent online voice control.
Extensive assistance systems. New assistance systems such as the innovative Porsche InnoDrive, the adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go function, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Change Assist and Night Vision Assist all increase comfort and safety. Intelligent lightweight construction. The innovative lightweight body construction created using an intelligent mix of aluminium and steel delivers weight savings of up to 65 kg – despite a significantly extended range of standard equipment.
Powerful turbo engines. The Cayenne comes with a choice of new V6 and V8 petrol engines boasting 250 kW (340 hp), 324 kW (440 hp) or 404 kW (550 hp) combined with a new eight-speed Tiptronic S.
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orsche Centre Willoughby breathes life into Porsche ownership, hosting many events throughout the year. Created to give you the best experience of not just your Porsche, but Porsche Centre Willoughby, our events are unique and distinguish us as one of Australia's longest established Porsche dealerships. Our exclusive events range from track days, to fine dining and lifestyle experiences. We can also assist with your Porsche Drive Experiences, such as the Winter Driving Experience in Finland, Targa Tasmania and Targa High Country, and Porsche factory tours in Germany.
LEVEL 1 PRECISION
LEVEL 2 PRECISION PLUS
Our instructors will advise how to identify potential hazards in advance and thus deal with them more efficiently – or avoid them completely.
Perfect for those who really enjoy a sporty driving style, the Precision Plus training course focuses on how to handle the vehicle and respond correctly in hazardous situations.
Before you even switch on the engine, you will learn to find the ideal posture and steering wheel position. Exercises will allow you to practice all-out braking, swerving to avoid sudden obstacles and correct steering control. Experience for yourself the difference between over-steering and under-steering and how to retain control in each situation and restabilise your vehicle.
Under professional instruction, you will learn how to approach and tackle bends correctly. At the same time, attention is paid to potential road traffic hazards. With instructors on hand, you will gradually simulate driving conditions in which the vehicle threatens to skid. Practical exercises will teach you how to retain control even when driving at the vehicle’s limits. The Precision 1 Course must be completed before taking part in Precision Plus.
For all enquiries please contact: Natalie Doldo | Marketing & Events Manager P: (02) 8966 6986 E: natalie.doldo@porschewilloughby.com.au
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Temperatures below freezing. Adrenaline beyond boiling point.
Experience the new Porsche Winter Experience Centre in Levi on the Ice-Force course where you’ll focus your skills to follow the racing line on an icy circuit. In small groups guided by 2 instructors per group and with spikes of up to 4mm in length on each winter tyre, you’ll experience incredible lateral acceleration on snow and ice. As with everything PCW do, we make the experience unique for our guests. Join our private Lapland safari and husky tour the day before to enjoy an authentic Lapland experience.
During your three day programme, you will drive a range of Porsche 911’s over various handling courses, covering many hours and miles, always in a drift and always with a smile! EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR 2020 ARE NOW OPEN. Stay up to date with our Winter Experience Mailing List. Whether you’re interested in 2020, or yet to make up your mind, subscribing to our Winter Experience Mailing List ensures you will receive all the information you need. To enquire or book your Winter Experience please contact Natalie Doldo on (02) 8966 6986 or natalie.doldo@porschewilloughby.com.au
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JEREMY ZIMIN
How did you get your start with PCW? Quite some time ago! 15 years in fact. I had been with Audi for about 8 years and was looking for a change in direction. I heard through the grapevine that PCW was looking to recruit specialised technicians with experience in European brands. The then new Cayenne was about to be released and they needed to expand their team. The manager at the time saw the value in my Audi experience, and the rest is history.
PORSCHE CENTRE WILLOUGHBY WORKSHOP CONTROLLER
Where did your passion come from? As a child, I was always tinkering with my push bike and anything with wheels; anything that would take me down the road! After completing my HSC, I wasn’t quite sure what direction I wanted to go in. A family friend suggested I use my curiosity for all things mechanical and start an apprenticeship with Toyota. The passion started from there. My time as a child tinkering made me realise the automotive industry was the right place for me.
For Jeremy, what started as childhood curiosity turned into a lifelong career path, with some impressive stories and achievements along the way.
What is involved in the day-to-day operations of the workshop? As the workshop controller, I organise and supervise our team of approximately 15 technicians, apprentices and detailers. I distribute the workload and make sure everything is completed correctly and in a timely manner. I am the point of contact between the workshop and several aspects of the business, including head office, sales, service advisors and the Parts Department. I am also in charge of maintaining the workshop so it can operate smoothly and efficiently. During my time with Porsche I have worked through the ranks and am a Gold Level Technician, so occasionally I will help with diagnosis.
What do you do outside of the workshop? I am a family man and look forward to spending time with my partner and our three sons on the weekends. I coach my son Maxwell’s Under 11’s rugby union team, which I find quite rewarding. As a family, we try to get out and about, camping as often as possible.
You have lived and breathed motorcars most of your life. Tell us about some of the unique projects you’ve been involved in? When I was at Toyota, I helped build an LJ Torana Super Sedan drag car. This car had what is known as a Chevrolet big block motor out of a dragster. It was running on ethanol too – big horsepower! We were aiming for an 8 second pass down the quarter mile. On its debut outing, the driver had an incident on the second pass and put the car in the wall. That’s when we realised racing is unpredictable and safety is paramount. I also helped my neighbour build a Cobra kit car, fitted with an LS1 engine and chameleon orange paint. This car was beautiful and became very well known after a feature in a popular car magazine called Street Machine. Personally, I have owned quite a few cars in my time, with my favourite being an immaculate VB Commodore station wagon with a 308 V8, finished in Bottle Green. I didn’t have it for long though because someone made me an offer that was too good to refuse! My dream Porsche would probably be an early 1970’s 911 that I have restored myself – a dream I hope to fulfill one day.
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Stay cool this summer. Menu priced factory servicing from $695 including a free Porsche Driver’s Selection ice cube tray and complimentary Porsche Roadside Assist.* □ □ □ □
One Annual Oil Service as per the factory maintenance schedule. All parts, labour and oil. Complimentary Porsche Roadside Assist for up to 12 months. Valet car wash and vacuum.
PLUS BONUS Porsche Driver’s Selection ice cube tray.* *Offer valid 1 September 2018 – 31 March 2019. Price applies for Annual Oil Service at Official Porsche Centres only. Menu priced intermediate and major service packages are available. Your Official Porsche Centre can advise the recommended package based on your vehicle’s age and mileage.
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N A T A L I E D O L D O M A R K E T I N G & E V E N T S M A N A G E R In November 2018 we at Porsche Centre Willoughby welcomed Mrs Natalie Doldo as our new Marketing and Events Manager. Originally from Victoria, Natalie recently moved to Sydney and has more than 7 years’ experience working for European automotive manufacturers. Natalie, who is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, is excited to meet our Porsche Centre Willoughby family (along with their cars) and is looking forward to an exciting year of social events both on and off the track in 2019.
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For a full list of 2019 Events, please visit porschewilloughby.com.au/2019-Calendar-of-Events
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