Porsche Report Issue 3 2023

3. From the Editor

5. President’s Report

7. Vale: Tony Brandt

40. Master’s Touring Cars- OTR The Bend

42. Kathy Drogemuller - Driven by Dreams

43. Picnic Run To Springwood

8. 75th Anniversary of Porsche - Stuttgart 44. Porsche Rd 4 SCC @ The Bend

12. 2024 Porsche Macan EV 46. Return of the Adelaide 500

14. SS4 Mallala 49. Porsche Macan ICE

18. The Porsche Boxster E

50. RP 968 Time Attack

19. Porsche Rd 2 SCC @ The Bend 51. Hillclimb Results/ Toyota GR H2 Racing Concept

22. PCSA Black Tie Dinner 53. Brabus 900 Rocket R

25. SS5 The Bend East Circut 54. Vision 357 Speedster

29. SS6 The Bend GT Circut 56. Interesting Porsche Images

30. Porsche 911 GT3 R rennsport 57. Manthey 911 GT3R

32. Carrera Cup @ OTR The Bend 58. Porsche 911 S/T

35. Porsche’s First Female Customer 60. 2024 Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid

36. OTR Supersprint At The Bend 62. 2025 Porsche Boxster EV

64. Roll of Honour

Ahrns Handling Equipment/ AutoArt Page 7

Cafasso/ David Burrel Page 52

Collecting Cars Page 2

Copyworld Page 61

Cutler Brands Page 59

Shannon’s Insurance Page 29

City Discount Tyres Page 28

Richmonds Classic and Sports Cars

RSR Sports Cars/ Jam Motorsport

Splash Car Wash/ Winguard

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Soul Growers IFC

North Terrace Tyres Back cover Deadshort Electrical Page 45

From the Editor

This year, as mentioned on previous occasions, celebrates 75 years of the Porsche brand. This has been a significant moment for Porsche AG on the global stage, and this was never more evident than at the 75-year celebrations held in Stuttgart this quarter, attended by our Club President. I will let Vic tell you about his experience and what it was like to be amongst Porsche Club representatives and officials from across the globe. We also feature a collection of photos taken by Vic and, because there were so many that are worth seeing, I will include those not shown in this edition, in the next edition for 2023.

Another significant point in history is covered in an article on the first woman owner of a Porsche globally. Her name was Jolantha Tschudi and you can read all about this exceptional woman in the article. It would be remiss of me in this 75th anniversary year to not also feature an article on the Vision 357 Speedster Concept. I am sure you will find it interesting.

Our cover photo, by the PCSA photographer, Bob Taylor, captures all the action at the Carrera Cup races that were held at The Bend, Motorsport Park in August in support of the 2023 OTR Super Sprint weekend. It is always enlightening and impressive to see Porsche GT3 Cup cars driven to their limit, and never more so than in Carrera Cup races. I went along to see the races and was rewarded by some truly impressive driving and action. Not all cars came away unscathed from the weekend racing and some of the photos in our Carrera Cup article capture the aftermath of damage done to those competitors unlucky enough to be caught up in the on-track tangles that inevitably result from close and hard-fought racing. We also capture all the action in the Supercar Supersprint at The Bend, thanks to Bob Taylor.

On the topic of Supercars and other motorsport categories, I have been asked why we feature articles in the magazine that are not exclusively about Porsche. This is a reasonable question, and the answer goes to the significance of PCSA as a member of the wider motorsport community, both in South Australia and nationally. Government support, through Grants etc, recognises that our club is a part of the promotion of motorsport, good driving skills and appreciation of fine automobile engineering and design. This engineering excellence is evident at both Carrera Cup and Supercar events, as well as in F1 and World Endurance Championship racing, and is therefore worth publicising. We also seek to recognise those members of PCSA who may be competing in other makes of vehicles, for their achievement in racing at the

highest levels in Australia and internationally. To that end we feature an article by Jason Palmer about his recent experience racing at The Bend in the Touring Car Master’s support category, along with another member of PCSA, Chris Meulengraf. I think all club members who participate in their Porsche’s at Club Super Sprints will relate to Jason’s exploits in his BMW. Along the spectrum of motorsport is World Time Attack Challenge, and I sought and was granted permission by PR Technology in Sydney to feature an article about the recent success of their Porsche 968 prototype and its owner, Rod Pobestek, in not only setting the fastest time but also setting a world record for Time Attack. I think you will enjoy reading about the modifications and improvements that have been made to this 968 Prototype for it to succeed at doing one thing very well – setting the fastest time over one lap.

We also feature in this edition an article provided by Porsche Centre Adelaide, on a lady who has distinguished herself as a Porsche owner, PCSA member and businesswoman – Kathy Drogemuller, who is truly a woman ‘driven by dreams’. We cover the likely future of the very popular Porsche Macan ICE, whilst faced with the reality of the EV evolution and the 2024 Macan EV, as well as the Porsche Boxster E and the Porsche 911 S/T. Lest we forget the continuing evolution of the automobile and its power unit, we look at the Toyota Hydrogen Concept Racer.

The round of club motorsport activity, from Hillclimb to Motorkhana to Super Sprint, is covered as well as the range of social events, highlighted by the Black-Tie Dinner at Penfolds.

On a sad note we feature a Vale to Tony Brandt, who passed away recently and was a much loved member of the Australian Porsche 356 Register.

We welcome a new Advertiser to this magazine – Mitchell Park City Discount Tyres, Manager Scott Wilson. Scott is a new member of the PCSA and we thank you for your support of the Club.

I hope you enjoy this edition of Porsche Report and, as always, look forward to your feedback at magazine@pcsa.asn.au

Chris Baldwin

Editor

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Vic Moore

A major event for the Porsche Club of SA held at the Bend Motorsport Park over the Easter long week-end, Good Friday and Easter Saturday was a resounding success. Although sixteen of our friends from the Porsche Club of Queensland were locked out of the event, those who were fortunate enough not to be affected by Covid19 still represented other state clubs, along with our large home state contingent.

Dear Members

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to update your club information. We, as the Porsche Club of SA Inc, are moving to a new database, Club Express, to ensure your information and details are up to date and secure. The new system will give member portal access allowing you to enter events, attend functions, contact the committee and update your details from anywhere you can find the opportunity to log in. Johnny Fricke has spent hours researching and questioning the Club Express group to ensure we are getting best platform available to support our growing club and the diverse needs of a database system.

Vic Moore President president@pcsa.asn.au

James Law Vice President & Membership 0416 044 051 vicepresident@pcsa.asn.au

Darien Herreen Secretary & Motorsport secretary@pcsa.asn.au

Darien Herreen and his Motorsport team are to be congratulated for the enormous amount of time and effort that they put into the Porsche Clubs of Australia Easter event, not once but twice!!!! Why twice, the first time the event was scheduled for Easter 2020 and then of course Covid19 caused the major disruption to all of us and so the event was cancelled at short notice. I also need to acknowledge the incredible support from The Bend Motorsport Park and Charise Bristow for all the background work to allow the event to be rolled over to 2021. However, that did not mean Darien’s work stopped there. It was basically start again with all the re-organisation, planning and scheduling and the final result was an event which will continue into the future each Easter. Just a note at this point that I also need to acknowledge, Darien as an employee of Qantas had to juggle many situations at work while still trying to negotiate the future of the event and he acquitted himself in exemplary style in both roles as always, thank you on behalf of all members Darien.

Twenty twenty-three marks the 75th Anniversary of Porsche and June 8,9,10 saw the Official Celebrations start in Stuttgart, Germany. I decided to attend the celebrations with a quick seven-day visit and was fortunate enough to have a ticket for the Celebration dinner and unveiling of Mission X, a remarkable piece of Porsche development, spectacular design and shape and I assume similarly spectacular performance. I will pen a more comprehensive report for the next issue, with plenty of photos, many of which you may have seen on my Facebook posts. I flew from Adelaide with Qatar Airlines, via Doha to Frankfurt, then a 250kph train trip to Stuttgart. The visit to the Porsche Museum is something all Porsche owners need to do at some stage in their life, along with a trip to Hockenheim and the Porsche test facility. I already have plans for a return and longer stay at Stuttgart and additional visits including the Ring for one.

Our membership is expanding with the number now in excess of four hundred and growing each quarter and with such expansion, we as a committee are looking to support the diverse needs of you the club members. The social calendar is being finalised as I write this article, with three dinners, the AGM and the Black Tie Dinner and a week-end away just some of those to come. Keep an eye on the website for further updates and submit any suggestions to the committee via email of any future social event or idea that you may like included.

Steve Thiele Treasurer 0412 195 634 treasurer@pcsa.asn.au

Roger Paterson Motorkhana Director Mobile: 0414 993 930 motorkhana@pcsa.asn.au

Mark Coupe was another of the Motorsport team who made the competitors most welcome with his excellent service at the front desk and the great job in form up and of course the support for Darien. As I said the feedback and general comments from competitors, visitors and support groups has been extremely satisfying and we look forward to Easter 2022 when more of our interstate clubs will be joining us for the next chapter of Porsche Clubs of Australia at The Bend.

If you were not a competitor our Social Committee members, but mainly Lee Fulton, organised a lunch run to the Bend for members to share in the event enjoying the excellent food and beverages track side and an opportunity to have a drive on Australia’s world acclaimed Motor Racing Circuit. Thank you Lee and to all those who made the effort to attend and meet some of our interstate friends. Mark the date in your calendar as part of your 2022 planning.

Some may remember this from my previous report, that the committee thought it was fitting to include a celebration of the 75th Anniversary with our annual AGM. Thank you to all those who attended the Porsche Club of South Australia’s 2023 AGM and 75th Anniversary of Porsche Celebration Function, held at the Junction Centre at Morphettville. Special thanks to Joy O’Connor and Ray Pryor for the bulk of the organisation and in particular Ray for setting up the Porsche Car display. To celebrate the Porsche Anniversary an immaculate 356 Speedster (owner Tom Klaveniek), an equally immaculate Porsche Boxster Spyder (owner Ray Pryor) and a Taycan GTS, on loan for the evening from Chris Windsor at PCA and ably driven by Doug McPherson, were on display for members to get up close with, while appreciating that the Porsche family is changing on many levels, but still maintaining that all important Porsche Family bond. The AGM was conducted after introductory drinks and nibbles and the Committee was returned to office with some changes in roles, with Roger Paterson joining the Committee to assist with Motorsport Activities and other designated duties. Darien Herreen is stepping aside as Secretary and that position has been filled by Peter Wirthensohn, complementing his role as membership secretary. In other words, increasing his workload, which we are truly grateful for. Peter has accepted that challenge, but knowing he has the full support of his other colleagues on the committee. You can view all the action at our AGM and 75th celebration in the next edition of this magazine.

Which brings me to the next item of news for you the members to contribute to and support the team who will be producing the Porsche Partners page(s) in the Porsche Magazine. Keep an eye out for the first instalment in this issue.

An award that has been a long time coming was that of the President’s Award to our previous magazine editor Phil Kellett. Last year was the 50th Anniversary of the first Porsche Club in the world and Porsche Cars Germany has provided ‘Presidents Trophies’ for presentation to Club members who in whatever role have shown extreme passion, dedication and commitment to their Porsche Club. Phil was editor of our Porsche magazine for nearly ten years, and kept raising the bar with each edition, which lead to many other Porsche Clubs looking to our magazine as the benchmark. Phil not only completed his tenure as editor, but successfully found a replacement, Chris Baldwin, and proceeded to mentor and support Chris while he took over the daunting role and associated responsibility of maintaining the standard, which he has done admirably. Thank you for your efforts for the Porsche Club of SA, your loyalty, and your friendship Phil; you are worthy receipient.

Planning for various PCSA activities in 2024 is well underway and draft dates will be released before the end of 2023.

Historic registration, membership and the new financial year. All members who have vehicles on Historic registration are reminded that they must renew their club membership and have their logbook signed to remain legally registered and insured under the current agreement. I will email details of time and location for logbooks to be presented for endorsement in the next few weeks.

I would like to give a huge thank you to Michayla and Ali, along with their team at The Junction Bar and Bistro, who made a special effort to cater for our needs and requests without hesitation in support of the AGM and 75th celebration. Thank you to all the Porsche Club members who attended and made the night a great celebration of the 75th Year of Porsche while allowing us to merge the AGM with what was a more social activity. Anyone who has any feedback please contact us with your thoughts and suggestions so we can make each AGM an event which members look forward to participating in. Lastly, congratulations to all the committee members on their re-election and welcome to Roger, or really welcome back, and we look forward to the successful conclusion of 2023 and another exciting year with the Porsche family.

As always, we the committee are here to serve you and the Club to the best of our abilities and with the Porsche Family as our main priority. We look forward to your ongoing support and any comments or feedback is always welcome.

It is with great pleasure that we announce that Helen Kowalenko has been made an Honorary Member of the Porsche Club of SA Inc, in recognition of her years of service and dedication to so many aspects of the Club and the Porsche marque. As many of you know the Christmas function and the assistance given to Santa with the suitable present choice for the children has been Helen’s domain for many, many years and Santa sends his congratulations too. More recently Helen with the assistance of her daughter Sarah produced beautiful gift packages (all SA products) for those who attended the dinner at the Bend on Easter Friday. Many of the interstate participants were very appreciative. Congratulations Helen and on behalf of past and present members of the Club thank you for your unwavering support.

Kind regards,

Vic Moore, President, PCSA Inc.

Vic Moore President, PCSA Inc.

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VALE: Tony Brandt

The Australian Porsche 356 Register are saddened to hear of the recent passing of Tony Brandt.

Tony was an enthusiastic member of the Register since 1991 He was often seen at the Annual Parades and

Gathering events, and his passion for the 356 will be missed.

Our sincere condolences to his wife Nan and son Neil and family.

The Australian Porsche 356 Register.

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75th Anniversary of Porsche –Stuttgart Germany

The series of photographs provided here give an indication of the scale of 75th celebrations and the launch of the Mission X. How do you explain, describe or share the feeling, the experience or the excitement of such an enormous Event. There were so many Porsches to photograph, so many people to talk

family, which I know I often refer to. This is something Porsche Cars Germany and Porsche Cars Australia are very keen on promoting and fostering through members and dealerships.

The selection of photos are from the museum, the Mission X launch and the Hockenheim display.

Article date: 30 Jun 23

Article and Photos by: Vic Moore

2024 Porsche Macan EV to bring 603bhp and 100kWh battery

The upcoming Porsche Macan EV, the German brand's critical first entry into the electric SUV segment, has been spotted in its closest production-spec form to date.

Sporting no camouflage at all and importantly no covered exhausts – previous mules had used ICE Macan bodies – the SUV shows off a slightly different design from the combustion car it will be sold alongside, which itself received a facelift last year (and a technical boost this year) that distinguishes the pair.

Key changes have resulted in a more angular face, replacing the current Macan’s blockier design. This also gives the headlights a sharper shape, more in line with those of the bigger Porsche Cayenne, and the front daytime light bars have been replaced by two sets of twin circular lights. A close relationship to the Cayenne is also apparent at the rear, where the Macan EV swaps the previously bulbous design for a more angular one.

Deliveries of the Macan EV, which will share its PPE architecture with the similarly sized Audi Q6 E-tron, are scheduled for 2024. It was originally planned for this year, but was delayed by development difficulties at Cariad, the Volkswagen Group’s software division.

Antoon Janssen, Porsche powertrain manager for the Macan line, told Autocar that it intends for the Macan EV to be the sportiest car in its class.

As such, it receives a pair of permanently excited electric motors – one per axle – like those used in the Porsche Taycan.

However, these have been heavily reworked to boost power density and efficiency, featuring a new ‘double V’ magnet arrangement and switching from a silicon semiconductor to silicon-carbide. The latter reduces switching losses These improvements yield power outputs of up to 603bhp, with more than 738lb ft of torque, sent to all four wheels. The firm has not commented on whether an ‘overboost’ function –as offered on the Taycan Turbo S to temporarily raise power and torque to 751bhp and 774lb ft – will also be available on the Macan EV.–effectively power leakage – in the motors’ pulse inverters.

Rear-wheel drive is also possible on the PPE platform, said Janssen, although this will initially be used only to decouple the front motor when cruising to reduce rolling resistance (and conserve energy).

Dynamics have also been a point of emphasis for the Macan EV. Model chassis manager Dominik Hartmann confirmed that it will have a "performance rear axle", with the motor mounted as far back as possible. This gives a weight distribution of 48% at the front and 52% at the rear, to maximise traction. For reference, the Taycan’s mass is divided 49:51 front to rear.

Porsche also confirmed that the tyre widths will be more staggered than on the current Macan – the existing GTS variant uses 265mm-wide rubber up front, but 295mm-wide tyres at the rear – to accommodate the rearward weight bias and further improve grip.

The Macan EV will also be the first model to receive Porsche’s two-valve dampers, which are said to enhance ride comfort because they enable independent adjustment via the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system.

This will also lower the suspension at certain speeds to improve the car’s aerodynamic profile and reduce energy consumption.

To improve manoeuvrability, the steering angle has been increased by 15% over the petrol car, and rear-wheel steering up to 5.0deg (below 50mph) has been added.

The most expensive versions of the Macan EV will also get an electronic locking differential mounted at the rear axle, designed to improve its front-rear torque-vectoring capabilities.

All variants will receive a 100kWh lithium-ion battery, which, Porsche stated, is the optimum size for minimising journey times. The company has offered no range prediction, but an optional 93kWh battery gives the lower Taycan enough power for 314 miles per charge. The PPE platform’s 800V architecture allows maximum charging rates exceeding 270kW.

However, trick hardware and software developments mean that the battery can respond to 400V chargers by splitting the single 800V battery into two halves. This boosts charging speeds, said Janssen, although he did not confirm how significant this impact was.

Janssen also confirmed that the PPE platform could be extended to fit more battery modules. The Macan uses 12 prismatic cells. This implies that the eventual Porsche Cayenne EV (which is tipped to also use the PPE platform) could have an even greater battery capacity in order to compete with the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.

Nonetheless, the long-term goal for Porsche’s road-going cars is to reduce the size of the batteries, according to Florian Modlinger, the firm’s Formula E boss. This “must be the target,” he said, although he acknowledged that this “will take longer” than in motorsport.

The Macan EV is the next model in an assault of Porsche EVs due over the next few years, which include the 718 Boxster EV (2025), the electric Cayenne (2025) and the Panamera EV (2026).

Later this decade, a new electric SUV, known to be a seven-seater codenamed the K1, will arrive. It is thought this model will be Porsche’s most expensive car and represent a complete styling revolution for the marque.

Porsche aims for electric vehicles to account for 50% of its global sales in 2025, and 80% by 2030.

3 August 2023

Article and Photos by: Charlie Martin and Autocar (by kind permission)

Super Sprint #4 Super Sprint #4 Mallala

9 July 2023

Article and Photos: M Coupe

The series of photographs provided here give an indication of the scale of 75th celebrations and the launch of the Mission X. How do you explain, describe or share the feeling, the experience or the excitement of such an enormous Event. There were so many Porsches to photograph, so many people to talk to, and even though my German, Austrian, Swiss are all poor, i.e, non-existent, I was able to strike up many interesting and varied conversations, while meeting people from the aforementioned countries, as well as from the UK, Italy and the United States.

On the Thursday before the official media launch I visited the Porsche Museum and spent my time just admiring car models, concepts, race

cars, prototypes and significant engineering developments. Friday was the Celebration Dinner and Mission X launch with guests like Walter Rohl, Hans Stuck and Mark Webber, just mingling informally with the guests. In the forecourt of the facility, that had paved and gravel surfaces with leafy trees providing shade and a subtle backdrop, an array of Porsche Vehicles was on display with some of the rarest models just sitting waiting to be explored. Closer inspection revealed that at least 15 or more vehicles were directly from the Stuttgart Museum (just down the road) but now sitting proudly on display in the forecourt of the Function Centre, which was a refurbished rail wagon workshop. Being able to gently run your hand along the side of a 917, a 908, a 916, a

904, RSRs…should I go on, no, you just needed to be there. Obviously, we are talking prices in the millions for so many of these beautiful machines, and to be a part of this launch and presentation was such a privilege. Just being there felt so much like being part of the global Porsche family, which I know I often refer to. This is something Porsche Cars Germany and Porsche Cars Australia are very keen on promoting and fostering through members and dealerships.

The selection of photos are from the museum, the Mission X launch and the Hockenheim display.

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The Porsche Boxster E Is The Electric Sports Car We All Forgot About

In the past week or so, spy shots of the upcoming electric Porsche 718 sports car have ignited the internet. It’s a product as divisive as it is unique, leading some enthusiasts to mourn the impending loss of the glorious flat-six 718s. Mind you, it’s not like the electric 718 has come out of nowhere. The truth is, an electric Boxster has precedent. Let’s throw things back to 2011, when Porsche rolled out an oft-forgotten thing called the Boxster E.

Yes, Porsche took a few 987.2 Boxster S cabriolets, ripped the dinosaur-burning bits out, and shoved in EV powertrain components. Why? Well, if electric cars were a possible future, why not experiment with electric sports cars to see what the future of excitement could be? These prototypes were engineering studies, sponsored by grant money and built to examine the feasibility and liveability of an electric sports car.

Of course, converting a combustion-powered car into an electric car brought up some challenges, but Porsche seemed able to solve them in rather logical ways. Electric vehicles don’t have a belt drive system to power the air-con compressor, so Porsche went with an electric unit. Since this was 2011 and battery swapping was still a hot topic, Porsche decided to use motorsports-style dry break connectors on the battery cooling system to enable swapping packs without getting any air pockets in the coolant pipes. Oh, and then there was the matter of how quiet EVs are. I’ll let Porsche speak for itself on this one:

Because all Boxster Es are comparatively quiet on the road, Porsche engineers have designed an Active Sound Design system that provides drivers with acoustic feedback as well as alerting any passersby.

Yep, fake engine noise in EVs isn’t anything new. I really wish I could find a clip of what these noises sounded like. Did they try to emulate a flat-six? Were they just dull roars? Did they lean full comedy and mimic a Carrera GT? You must

admit, an electric Boxster making Carrera GT noises would be pretty hilarious.

Unfortunately, throwback EVs come with throwback specs. DC fast charging? Never heard of it. AC charging? Well, each prototype’s onboard charger could only take a maximum of 3.3 kW, making for a rather leisurely ninehour charging time. In addition, top speed was capped at a meager 93 mph and zero-to-62 mph happened in a leisurely 9.8 seconds, not exactly 21st-century Porsche sports car territory. Oh, and range worked out to just 107 miles.

However, Porsche didn’t just build two rear-wheeldrive Boxster E prototypes. It also built a dualmotor all-wheel-drive Boxster E with 180 kW of electric thrust. This high-power prototype dashed from zero-to-62 mph in just 5.5 seconds, and its top speed was a much better 124 mph. Now that’s more like it. Oh, and even with all-wheeldrive, this Boxster E still had a frunk, as the front drive unit went where the fuel tank in a Boxster S would go. Volkswagen, take note.

What’s more, all Porsche Boxster E prototypes used lithium iron phosphate batteries, so they were very ahead-of-the-curve on that front. With a gross capacity of 29 kWh and a net usable capacity of 26 kWh, each battery pack resided in the same space usually used for a flat-six. This meant that all the battery pack’s weight was within the wheelbase, and although center of gravity likely wasn’t as good as it would’ve been with an underfloor pack, it made for a nice, low driving position.

Of course, if we’re talking about electric sports cars from the post-recession era, we need to compare the Boxster E with the Tesla Roadster.

Surprisingly, the Porsche compares quite well with the original version of Tesla’s first product. The first Roadster did zero-to-60 mph in 5.7 seconds and had a top speed of 125 mph. Mind you, the Roadster had much better range than the Boxster E at 221 miles, but it also had a much larger battery pack–53 kWh gross to the Boxster’s 29 kWh gross.

It’s fitting that Porsche’s modern foray into electrification used a small sports car that looks a bit like an overturned bathtub. After all, the Type 64 set the foundation for every combustionpowered Porsche since, so a Boxster as genesis for the Taycan, upcoming electric Macan, and upcoming electric 718 only feels right. What’s more, it means that a production-spec electric sports car has been a long time coming, so there’s a very good chance it’ll be annoyingly brilliant. That’s the Porsche way, after all.

Article By: Thomas Hundal (courtesy of The Autopian)

28 March 2023

Porsche RD2 at The Bend

Photos by: Bob Taylor

PCSA Black Tie Dinner Event 2023

Photos by: Mike Kalicinski

Once again this blue ribbon social event for PCSA brought together a magnificent venue at Penfolds Magill Estate, great company, superb food and South Australia’s premier wines. To Lee Fulton, for all his hard work and organisation, a huge thank you on behalf of the Porsche Club members who attended and participated in a wonderful evening. In addition to enjoying the event, our sponsors once again made our evening exciting, with their generous donation of prizes for the much anticipated Charity Auction, so professionally conducted for us by our very own, Victor Velgush.

It was decided to continue to support Foodbank again this year, with the money raised going to support those less fortunate than we, the members of the Porsche family.

Through the generosity of our sponsors in 2022, the Black-Tie Dinner Charity Auction raised an impressive $20,000.00 for Foodbank. Well done to all and thank you.

This year 2023, saw our sponsors once again dig deep and support us in supporting Foodbank and their many families who are really struggling, and I urge you to encourage others to support the businesses that make these auctions so successful. I thank all of our successful bidders who made the winning bids and everyone who contributed and raised a further $18,000.00 this year, giving a grand total over 2022/23 of $38,000.00.

The members of the Porsche Club of SA should be proud that our Club is supporting Foodbank and its clients, while enjoying our Black-Tie Event. Thank you to all who were involved in the evening.

Finally, a huge thank you once again to our Sponsors (advertisers in the magazine) for ongoing generosity and support.

Vic Moore

President, PCSA Inc

Super Sprint #5

The Bend East Circuit

30 July 2023

Article and Photos by: M Coupe

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After enjoying the vast field of competition and spectators at Mallala, we yet again had the luxury of running on the Bend East circuit as a sole club event.

A great turnout of competitors meant we filled the event allocations, and ensured that the competition would be starting to heat up for Sprint and Drivers’ championship points. Luckily, we put our order in for the weather to go around the track instead of on it, ensuring a clean dry day of on-track racing.

Some new cars and some new entries made for an awesome day of PB’s and track experiences. An honorable mention must go to Greg Keene and Shane Wirthensohn, both with tyre issues, who were therefore unable to complete the day’s sessions. This served as a salutary reminder to everyone to ensure that their car is track-ready in all respects well before the events.

The ability to hold a tight schedule had the day wrapped up 10 minutes before the heavens opened and provided a very wet drive home for all.

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Exclusive design, best performance: the new Porsche 911 GT3 R rennsport

29th September 2023

Porsche will be presenting a spectacular circuit car for sports car enthusiasts and collectors at Rennsport Reunion 7 to be held at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

The 911 GT3 R rennsport with a power output of up to 456 kW (620 PS) is based on the new 911 GT3 R of the current 992 generation. The limited-edition tracktool is the result of a design-oriented approach and benefits technically from the freedoms that go beyond motorsport regulations. The international Porsche meeting will take place on the Californian racing track from 28 September to 1 October. More than 80,000 visitors are expected to attend the fourday event.

One of the special features of this unique collector’s item, which is limited to 77 units, is the distinctively designed body. The Porsche 911 GT3 R rennsport combines the powerful appearance of a high-performance competition car with modern design elements. At the same time, it hails back to the sports car manufacturer's motorsport history without drifting into a retro look. Elementary performance factors of the original GT3 model, such as air resistance and aerodynamic downforce remain largely untouched. As a thoroughbred racing car, the form of the 911 GT3 R rennsport continues to follow function – but it does that in an extremely emotional and attractive way.

"The new Porsche 911 GT3 R rennsport offers the experience of driving a nine-eleven-based racing car in what is probably the most primal form," Thomas Laudenbach, Vice President Motorsport, emphasises. "It gives you goose bumps whenever you look at it and it combines the finest motorsport technology with a design language that is typical of Porsche. With its exceptional performance, the 911 GT3 R

rennsport makes our brand’s history both tangible and audible. It is only fitting that we will be presenting it to Porsche’s large fan community at Rennsport Reunion 7 in Laguna Seca. This is an exclusive offer to our customers that really knows only one limit: the limited edition of 77 units."

This extraordinary sports car was designed by Grant Larson and Thorsten Klein from the Style Porsche team. "The 911 GT3 R rennsport will take its place as the logical successor to the modern Porsche 935. While the 935 was technically based on the near-standard 911 GT2 RS Clubsport, the 911 GT3 R rennsport uses the current 911 GT3 R of the 992 generation as its basis. Beneath the extensively redesigned carbon skin is a thoroughbred racing car," Larson emphasises. The American was Director Special Projects at Style Porsche for 14 years. Together with Thorsten Klein he is responsible for the individual, one-off vehicles of Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur. Thorsten Klein adds: "We have given the limited edition model a little more width and have visually stretched the length, while at the same time it sits very low on beautifully designed wheels. This gives it perfect proportions and makes it look even more spectacular."

Distinctive design with powerful charisma and a broad rear end

Generally speaking, only the bonnet and the roof were taken over from the standard GT3 R. All other body elements have been changed. Larson and his team have adopted most of the aerodynamically optimised geometry of the vehicle's nose, including its cooling air intakes and ducts. The designers have also set visual accents in the area around the side fins and flics. They are now framed by a side cowl and protected against damage caused by external impact. The radically modified shape of the air intake and outlet panels of the front wheel arches underscores the more self-confident appearance. Conventional exterior mirrors have been eliminated and replaced by a digital equivalent. A system consisting of three cameras integrated into the outer skin of the vehicle and monitors in the cockpit now perform this task.

Modifications to the racing car’s rear end have a particularly distinctive character. The huge rear wing is the dominant component facing the airflow. Its design is reminiscent of that of the legendary Brumos Porsche 935/77, with which the American Peter Gregg, together with the Dutchman Toine Hezemans and the German Rolf Stommelen, took the seventh overall victory for a Porsche at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1978.

The bold interpretation at the rear end develops a visual impact that is also reflected in the downforce numbers: to ensure that the load on the horizontal elements remains within the limits defined in the standard, they have been provided with two additional vertical supports. In terms of their function, they are reminiscent of the Porsche 962 Le Mans racing car and thus bridge the gap between past and present. A light bar consisting of fine LED strips, which now incorporate illuminated letters of the Porsche lettering, characterise the overall wider rear section. One level lower, the largely open rear apron dispenses with grille covers and panelling for weight reasons. This provides a clear view of the technical components behind it and therefore also the exhaust system with its centrally positioned twin tailpipes.

The particular design claim of the 911 GT3 R rennsport is also reflected in the slightly modified interior. The monitors of the two fender-mounted exterior cameras blend harmoniously into the interior on each side.

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Special graphics for the splash screen of the central display and the limited edition number on the instrument panel have been given the shapes of the racing car, while ambient lighting adopts the theme of the colour-adjustable main headlights for the interior. All safety features comply with the applicable FIA standards. The particularly rigid roll cage design permits the installation of the driver's seat only. As is the case with the 911 GT3 R in use worldwide, the limited "rennsport" is thus a single-seater racing car.

With their striking look, the 18-inch wheel rims from BBS in their exclusive "racing" design are also an eye-catcher. They combine all the technical requirements that a competition wheel with central locking must meet, including a high design standard. Porsche Motorsport paints them in Dark Silver Metallic as standard.

New colour concept with extended customisation options

In terms of its colour concept, the 911 GT3 R rennsport is breaking new ground. Porsche is offering the new collector's item ex works with a bodyshell painted in Agate Grey Metallic and bodywork in pure carbon. The racing car will be available ex works for the first time in seven colours, including Star Ruby and Signal Orange, for example. In addition, there are three exclusive paintwork designs available that make further customisation possible. Thorsten Klein, Style Porsche Project Manager for the GT3 R rennsport: "Porsche has been shaped by its rich history. This is especially true in racing. This has subsequently inspired us, of course, but by no means did we want to produce a copy or an obvious retro paint job. The three options we selected are new interpretations that are realistic and not some blatant nod to the brand’s history."

The "Rennsport Reunion Design" is based on traditional motorsport colours and launches a wave across the amazing contours of the exterior body surfaces. It flows in a way that is reminiscent of the legendary Corkscrew corner combination at Laguna Seca, the venue chosen for the world premiere of the 911 GT3 R rennsport. This tribute underscores the proportions of the vehicle and its rear wing, which is further accentuated by the still visible carbon surfaces. Together with a choice of optional paint schemes, they are generally covered with a semigloss clear coat. With its red and white colour scheme, the "Flacht Design" features the colours traditionally used by Porsche Motorsport. It plays visually with the flared fenders in particular. The term "Flacht" is dedicated to the district within the Porsche Development Centre Weissach, where the motorsport department is located. The third option is the "Speed Icon Design". It is based on different shades of blue, which focus primarily on the pronounced width of the vehicle.

Even more powerful racing engine

In principle, the 911 GT3 R rennsport is based on Porsche's current GT3 racing car. Compared with the 911 GT3 R of the 992 generation, however,

the limited edition model goes beyond the strict requirements of motorsport homologation or restrictions imposed by a "Balance of Performance" (BoP). The development team supporting Dr.-Ing. Andreas Singer has converted these additional freedoms into an even more emotional circuit car with numerous technical refinements. It combines more engine power with reduced weight and a spectacular design with an awesome sound similar to that of the 911 RSR. The result is probably the hottest track tool Porsche has ever made available as a collector’s' item.

The 4.2-litre six-911cylinder boxer engine of the 911 GT3 R, a power unit that revs up to 9,400 rpm, benefits in particular from the removal of the restrictions imposed by the regulations: it achieves a power peak of up to 456 kW (620 PS). This corresponds to a power output of as much as 148 hp per litre of displacement – most probably a record for a naturally aspirated engine of a GT racing car. It is thus significantly more powerful than the original power unit, which can develop up to 416 kW (565 PS) in the 911 GT3 R, depending on the BoP rating. The water-cooled four-valve engine with direct petrol injection has been designed to run on E25 fuels. These include bio-ethanol fuels and so-called reFuel, in addition to regeneratively produced e-fuels, which make almost carbon-neutral operation possible. With their lower knocking tendency, they are paving the way for more advanced ignition angles and increased compression in the six combustion chambers. The pistons and camshafts developed specifically for the GT3 R rennsport engine deliver increased performance, especially when running on E25 fuels. However, the engine can also run on conventional fuels.

The power transmission to the rear wheels, including the sequential six-speed constant-mesh gearbox, originates from the 911 GT3 R with only minor modifications. Gear changes are made via steering wheel paddles that control an electronic gearshift actuator. The transmission ratio of the

fourth, fifth and sixth forward gears corresponds to the Daytona set-up of the GT3 racing car. In sixth gear, with an engine speed of 9,000 rpm, it gives the car a top speed that is around 20 kph higher than the shorter FIA homologated gear ratio of the GT3 R.

In the unsilenced version, the racing exhaust system with centrally positioned twin tailpipes offers an authentic and extremely emotional engine sound. Two quieter versions fitted with silencers and catalytic converters are available for racing circuits with noise restrictions.

The chassis is also basically identical to that of the GT3 racing car. At the front axle, a state-ofthe-art double wishbone suspension layout is still used to perform wheel guidance with a multi-link suspension incorporated at the rear. The five-way adjustable racing shock absorbers from KW have a blow-off function. Porsche Motorsport delivers the 911 GT3 R rennsport with a specific basic set-up. Further adjustments to the suspension can be made using shims. Their benefit: they enable fine adjustments to be made without the need for time-consuming measurements of the suspension.

Another unique selling point of the car are the racing tyres offered by Michelin exclusively for GT3 R rennsport customers. These tyres benefit from a new construction associated with a new compound tread that result in an improved warm-up and drivability compared to the Michelin Pilot Sport M S9 (S9M). In addition, the specially developed tyre design on the sidewall of the tyre blends in seamlessly with the appearance of the vehicle.

The aluminium monobloc racing brake system from AP has been given brake pads with titanium backing plates. They reduce the total unsprung masses by approximately one kilogram. The new FT3.5 safety tank with a capacity of 117 litres is also a weight-saving feature, being one kilogram lighter than the previous version and in future can also be used in the 911 GT3 R for racing events. Another weight saving feature is the elimination of the air conditioning system. Ventilation for the driver is provided by the 911 GT3 R’s seat cooling concept. Overall, the developers are aiming to achieve a kerb weight of 1,240 kilograms for the 911 GT3 R rennsport. This would be equivalent to a weight-to-power ratio of 2.0 kg/PS.

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Photos by: Bob Taylor

Porsche’s First Female Customer Was Quite the Adventurer

The very first female Porsche customer was a pilot with a fascinating story.

First of Many

With seven decades of excellence under its belt, there's a lot to celebrate about Porsche, as we've learned over the past several months. From its motorsports achievements to the many amazing sports cars (and crossovers) that it has produced over that time span, there are many things worth remembering, but recently, Porsche treated us to another interesting piece of its own history - the story of its very first female customer, Jolantha Tschudi.

Fearless Adventurer

Tschudi was a Swiss amateur pilot that made her very first solo flight at the age of 18, a passion that she can attribute to her father, who first introduced her to the skies when she was just five. The teen wound up attending flying school in the town of Belp at a time when the profession was dominated by men, but such things like that never seemed to faze the fearless Tschudi.

First of Many

When Tschudi found out about Porsche in 1948, it ignited the same passion for freedom and adventure that flying had years prior. That winter, she wound up purchasing one - a dark blue 356/2 Cabriolet - from Zurich-based hotelier and car dealer Bernhard Blank, making her the very first woman to purchase a Porsche across the entire globe. However, Blank had one request before delivering the Cabriolet to its new ownerhe wanted to present it alongside a 356/2 Coupe at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 1949.

Amazing Journeys

Tschudi's purchase and her flying adventures were the culmination of many years of adversity, starting with the loss of both her parents at a young age. By 1946, she set off on the first of her extended study trips to Africa with the curator of the ethnographic museum there and

a pilot friend - not in a glider, but rather, with a single-engine Stinson. That proved to be an extraordinary adventure, as the duo covered 13,000 kilometers and had to make a total of six emergency landings along the way.

Short-Lived

Tschudi held a variety of altitude and distance records for her gliding exploits and was a member of the Swiss national gliding team. She used her 356/2 Cabriolet for extended trips to various gliding locations in the Alps. But her joy was short-lived, as she hit a curb at the Julier Pass in the Canton of the Grisons, significantly damaging the car, which she then sold to her brother.

Life Moves On

After getting married and having two sons, Tschudi ultimately gave up her passion for flying, which wasn't exactly an easy thing to do. "It was really difficult for her," said her son, Christian Neukom. "But she said the sense of responsibility she had for my brother Yves and me was bigger than her longing to fly." She even abandoned her research trips for the sake of her family, focusing instead on her passion for hunting and dedicating herself to graphological studies. Jolantha Tschudi died at the age of 86 in 2011, but thanks to her passion for both flying and Porsche, she will live on forever in the annals of history.

10 July 2023

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Article By: Brett Foote (by kind permission and Rennlist.com)

OTR Supersprint At The Bend

Photos by: Bob Taylor

Master’s Touring Cars- OTR The Bend

18-20th of August 2023

Recently both Chris Meulengraf and I competed in the Touring Car Master’s round at the OTR Supersprint, held at The Bend Motorsport Park.

Chris and I also ran in the TCM round at the Adelaide 500 in November 22, so we knew what we had installed for us this particular weekend. Bringing a Knife to a Gun fight seems appropriate.

Chris runs a 1974 IROC 911 3.8 litre Flat 6. I run a 1982 E30 BMW with M3 S54 3.2 litre Straight 6. Both have a very similar power output of approximately 380hp. The 911 is a bit lighter and of course has the rear engine for excellent out of the corner traction. The BMW has the front mounted engine with a more balanced 50/50 chassis.

TCM is a very popular V8 Category that has Touring cars from the late 1960s through to the very early 1980s. This includes Mustangs, Monaro’s, Camaro’s, Torana’s etc.

Most are 650-770hp V8s in Fibreglass reproduction bodies on a modified chassis, with 4 speed dogbox manual transmissions, 15-inch wheels with racing brakes, control fuel and control Slick tyres. These cars are driven by Ex Bathurst and Supercar Champions, businessmen, and general enthusiasts like ourselves. The cars are very fast and will attain up to 300kph at Bathurst for example.

To help with the number of entries and variety of cars, TCM called for touring cars of similar vintage that ‘fit’ into the look of the category but are not necessarily V8 or muscle cars, hence the participation of a Porsche 911 IROC and E30 BMW. Other Invited cars included a Torana A9X and GT Falcons, with different make up compared to the TCM cars.

We were the first category out on the Friday for our Practice Session. The weather was cold and very wet. TCM has slicks and wet options, so it was wets for the first practice for us. Some cars only had slicks, so they ventured out on those. As expected, it wasn’t long before these cars

were beached in the various sand traps around the track, leading to the inevitable Red Flag and cessation of the practice session.

Qualifying was later in the day and with the showers coming and going we had to decide if we were going to run the wets and risk them on what was a drying track. Slicks were the right decision as it turned out, with a clear dry line appearing right as the session started.

On the opening lap my car decided it didn’t want to turn left! I limped to the pits to find out that the front right wheel wasn’t on the Hub correctly. My team quickly fixed the issue and I was off. As a part time Mustang Hot Laps instructor at the Bend, and having layed down about 800 laps in the months leading up to this event, I didn’t need much time to set a reasonable lap time for qualifying and grid position 9 overall. I was the pigeon among the cats right there.

Being an “Invited” car I would start from Pole Position within the Invited group at the back of the grid. Grid Position 15.

Race 1. Trophy Race.

Trophy Race is a stand-alone Race in which the TCM reverse the grid from Positions 10 to 1. This normally causes a bit of chaos, and this race didn’t disappoint.

Rolling starts are the standard in this category so the front cars should bunch the field up tightly and wait for a green light before starting. Of course, they didn’t and the mid to back of the field pack were left quite a bit behind. I got a reasonable start and chose the inside line for turn 1. The Torana in front of me left their braking a wee bit late and drove into the back of another Torana which again hit a 3rd Torana!! I took to the grass to avoid the 3 pirouetting Holdens. Job done but it left me in last place - 18th. (see Jason Palmer TCM Trophy Race YouTube for some great in car footage). I got the car going and managed to put in a string of fast laps to finish the race in 11th, dicing with a XYGT Falcon. Chris finished well in 13th, sandwiched between two V8s.

Race 2. Saturday.

Back to 15th position on the grid for the race start but I was looking forward to mixing it with the “Big Boys” and gaining some positions. Weather was perfect for racing, cool and sunny.

The start was much more controlled this time, with a tightly bunched group of cars rolling down the straight waiting for the Green Flag. First corner was again mayhem, however all cars got through pretty cleanly. I worked out that the tight line in turn 1 and 3 gave me the best chance of gaining a few places before lining up the tight hairpin at turn 6 for a big inside move. Once in front at Turn 6 my lighter and nimbler BMW can gap the heavier cars enough before we reach the

very long pit straight. If I don’t get enough of a gap I get overtaken down the straight and have to repeat the strategy again!

I managed to keep the GTHO, HQ and A9X at bay and crossed the line in 10th position overall Chris finished not far behind in 13th. The little cars were certainly punching above their weight.

Race 3 Saturday

It was Déjà vu with me being taken back again to 15th on the grid. Safety Cars are pretty new for me so when one was called out late in race 3 I was a little excited at what opportunities that might offer up. It bunched up the field in single file until the track was cleared. Sitting behind a 740hp Yellow Camaro and in-front of a 650hp HQ Holden I thought I might get swallowed up at the start. The Green light saw my E30 jump alongside the Camaro much to his surprise! By turn 1 I had pulled in behind the Yellow beast and was determined to get past before turn 6. Turn 5 which I normally can take at 98% throttle was looming up fast but I steered wide on what was now cool tyres and dropped the rear right into the dirt, almost leading to a career ending accident. I just saved it, told myself off and finished the race safely in 10thplace.

Race 4 Sunday

This was the final race for the weekend. There were still all 18 cars in action on the track and I was back to my regular starting position of 15th on the grid, however the other interstate drivers were now getting the hang of this circuit and getting faster and faster as a result. I overtook the HQ and two Torana’s on the opening laps but the HQ kept getting me on the straights. I just wasn’t gapping him around the sweeping back corners sufficiently to provide the necessary

buffer. Coming around turn 6 I did my usual dive down the inside and pulled up alongside him through turns 7, 8 and then into 9, until he finally gave up his position and I was through. Down the straight again he flew past me and I pulled up alongside through turn 6 again. This time I locked it up and hit him in the rear quarter. Whoops! Back and forth we went in our battle over the remaining laps until he drove off into the dirt at 17. I finally got past on the second to last lap and thought I would have him, unfortunately it wasn’t to be and I out braked myself on my favourite turn 6 and he was through. I finished 12th from 18 competitors.

Chris in his Porsche, for whom I didn’t see much of throughout the weekend, finished a little further back in this race in position 17.

Except for a little dent in my front fender I was happy to put the car back on the trailer in good condition. The car went like a train the whole weekend and to my surprise was awarded 1st place in the Invitational Class. Chris picked up 3rd for a PCSA 1 – 3.

Both received the biggest trophies I’ve ever seen!

The TCM guys were very happy with our less powerful cars providing an enthralling battle with the much larger more powerful cars throughout the weekend. They’ve even invited us back for the Adelaide 500 round in November this year. It should provide very exciting racing, with a large field that this year has seen 10-15 cars from the New Zealand series!

Until then.

Jason

Article and Photos by Jason Palmer

Kathy Drogemuller - Driven by Dreams

In celebration of Porsche's 75 Year Anniversary, we want to take a moment to pay homage to one of our very own Porsche enthusiasts, Kathy Drogemuller.

Kathy is the proud owner & Co-Founder of Paracombe Wines in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, high on an ancient plateau with 1.7-billionyear-old soils, where they grow and make wine that honours the place and its stories. They care deeply about the environment and being sustainable and incorporate this as a part of their winemaking philosophy, all the way from the vine to your glass.

Kathy's passion was evident early on when she and her husband Paul embarked on their Paracombe journey. Their beginnings came from seeing opportunity literally rising up from the ashes after the devastating 1983 Ash Wednesday bushfires, when Kathy and Paul took over a burnt out former dairy farm.

Those early days were rustic and bold. Paul and Kathy were a young couple with no background or experience in grape growing or wine making, yet they planted their first vines and made wine in a tin shed with a homemade basket press, second-hand milk tanks and crusher — they truly were driven by dreams. Since that day Kathy hasn't looked back and in true Porsche Woman style, this talented entrepreneur and her husband Paul have established a truly wonderful treasure in the hills.

Her passion for wine translates to her passion for Porsches. The team at Porsche Centre Adelaide sat down with Kathy and talked to her about this passion and, as someone who encapsulates the spirit of a Porsche woman, what it means to her to be driven by dreams.

“For me it means to be entrepreneurial, have a vision of something greater, picture it in your mind and then work out how to make it happen.

Otherwise, your dream simply stays as a dream. The best person to achieve that dream is yourself.

Back in 1983 I bought a burnt out old dairy farm at Paracombe in the Adelaide Hills with my husband Paul, with no background or experience, planted a vineyard, made wine in a tin shed, launched Paracombe Wines in the homestead garden in 1992 and drove around Adelaide with two young children in the back of my car selling wine. I was raising a family and a new family business. Today Paracombe is a highly awarded, family owned, fine Australian wine producer, with our wines being enjoyed across the world.

It is important to choose possibility, keep eyes looking forward and not be distracted by things out of my control going on around me. Not always easy to do.

I am a hunter gatherer woman, hardworking, driven by success. But also, I like to have balance in my life. Not all just hard work but time for family, friends, yoga, and driving my 1987 911 Targa Sports. Often taking a friend with me to experience the pure driving pleasure only a 911 can give.

My love for old school air cooled 911’s came from watching The Bridge, Swedish/Danish tv

23 June 2023

Article by: Porsche Centre Adelaide

Photos by: Brey Fuentes Photography and Kathy Drogemuller.

series where the female lead drove a 1977 911S as her everyday drive car. I thought that was the coolest thing. So began my dream of owning one myself.

I looked in Australia for months and months. The more I looked the more I learnt about these incredible cars. I discovered they could carry colour and carry it with style. I found my car in the UK and imported it to Australia. It is the most gorgeous special order colour, Cassis Red with matching interior - half red leather and cloth trim, and wins the hearts of all who see her. I haye called her my little pink car of happiness.

I love to be different, not necessarily fit the mold. I'm ok with that. My Porsche is proudly a brand ambassador for Paracombe wines. Often, I drive when I'm out on the road and show her off to my trade customers. They love it. Life is short, share the joy, be adventurous, playful and haye a generous spirit.”- Kathy Drogemuller 2023.

Kathy is a longstanding member of the Porsche Centre Adelaide family and we are honoured that she would share her story with us and look forward to welcoming her back to our dealership again soon along with her Little Pink Car of Happiness — it is a passionate story about the power of daring to pursue a dream and turning it into a reality.

Picnic Run To Birdwood National Motor Museum

On a sunny beautiful Sunday morning some 35 club members and partners, with 21 Porsches comprising 911s, Macan’s, Boxster’s and Caymans, assembled at the Tower Hotel carpark for a pre-run briefing by the organiser, Ray Pryor, before setting off at 11am for a spirited one-hour drive through the Adelaide Hills to Springwood.

The run took us up Magill Road to Norton Summit before heading along Lobethal Road, Marble Hill Road and then through the tight bends of Corkscrew Road before joining Gorge Road. The convoy, still intact, then drove through Cuddlee Creek before joining Northeast Road heading to Gumeracha and finally Birdwood.

The roads were mainly clear for the drive, and everyone was able to soak up the sound and sight of a gathering of Porsche marques being driven in a way that allowed drivers to enjoy being out on the road whilst lapping up the windy Adelaide Hills routes.

Once at the National Motor Museum we were all assembled and parked in a most orderly manner by Museum staff, on the lush green grounds, and then enjoyed a picnic lunch at tables in an undercover courtyard at the rear of the Museum.

All club members were given the opportunity to enjoy a free visit to the Motor Museum, and of course, to lap up the glorious sunshine whilst enjoying the convivial company of fellow members. Personally, I can say that I thoroughly enjoyed the convivial company, the range of lovely Porsches and the conversation in the lovely environs of Birdwood oval, made more so by the beautiful weather. And no matter how many times you visit the Motor Museum, there is always something new to take in and explore.

Our thanks go to Ray and Joy for a most enjoyable and well organised picnic run.

24 September 2023

Article and Photos: Chris Baldwin

Porsche RD4 at The Bend

16-17th

of September

Photos by: Bob Taylor

Return of the Adelaide Vailo 500 – From the President PCSA

by: Bob Taylor

Politics aside, I have not met anyone who did not think that the return of the Adelaide 500 was an important event, both for the City of Adelaide and the State, to be hosting. The revenue and media coverage for South Australia is one of the most economical forms of promotion that exists. An election promise was made and fulfilled. Congratulations to the Premier, Peter Malinauskas and the team he assembled to bring Motorsport back to the streets of Adelaide, giving South Australia two Supercar events in the one year. This includes the exciting street circuit finale and the sensational event at the Bend Motorsport Park. If you have not been to the circuit at Tailem Bend Motorsport Park, put it on your list of things to must do, even if only for coffee and cake and a good look around. You are most welcome to attend anytime the Porsche Club of SA has an

event, particularly at the end of the year when you have the chance to do passenger laps, or at Easter when you can be a part of the Porsche Clubs national Titles.

This year the Vailo 500 will host the final round of the Carrera Cup for 2023 and this is your chance to get up close and personal with the 25 plus cars and drivers of our favourite Marque, while immersed in a great weekend of Motorsport, concerts, and enjoyment. The Carrera Cup always brings that added excitement to the 500race weekend for all Motorsport fans. (see our magazine edition 3/2023 photos of this years Carrera Cup at The Bend)

The Malinauskas government has also started a funding initiative to support grassroot motorsport, with grants for clubs to further

develop and improve the participation and activities undertaken by its members, including emphasis on women in Motorsport. Mark Coupe, a current committee member, wrote our successful grant application in support of funding for our Easter Nationals Event, to further develop and enhance local and interstate participation in a National event hosted by the PCSA.

The photographs here are from the 2022 Adelaide Vailo 500, taken by Bob Taylor, and we look forward to more of his sensational work, particularly Carrera Cup photos this year. Thanks to Bob for supporting the Porsche Club at so many events and giving us access to all his exceptional shots.

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Porsche Macan With ICE Engines Might Stick Around Longer Than Planned

The lack of chargers necessary for the Macan EV could prolong the life cycle of the current ICE model.

Porsche will debut the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) it’s developing with Audi in 2024 when the next-generation, electriconly Macan is scheduled to come out. The zero-emission crossover was supposed to debut this year, but it has been pushed back due to software issues. As to what will happen to the current ICE model, Zuffenhausen representatives have said it would continue to be sold for a few more years alongside its EV counterpart.

However, a new report from Automotive News Europe claims the gasoline-fueled Macan could have its shelf life prolonged. Porsche had intended to discontinue the ICE version in the United States in either 2025 or 2026 but that’s reportedly not happening anymore. Instead, the new plan is to see how the EV will perform in terms of sales, especially since customer feedback revealed there just aren’t enough chargers in the US.

The German luxury brand needs to be extremely careful with how it decides the Macan’s future considering it was the second best-selling model in 2022 when 86,724 units were delivered. At a meeting with dealers held in Canary Islands, Porsche said they are going to review what will happen to the gas version following “customer pushback” about the underdeveloped charging infrastructure estimated to negatively impact sales of the EV model.

During the same meeting, dealers had the chance to see the electric Macan as well as an updated Taycan scheduled to come out next year. The spectacular Mission X concept was also there, but Porsche didn’t say anything about planning a production version. However, we won’t be surprised if the electric hypercar will indeed become a 918 Spyder successor in the following years.

Beyond the Macan EV, Porsche is working on two additional electric SUVs as the next-generation Cayenne will also lose its ICEs while a flagship three-row model is planned as well. Meanwhile, the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman will bow out around 2025 to make room for electric sports cars.

The only model in Porsche’s lineup not getting the EV treatment anytime soon is the 911. However, in the coming years, there will be a hybrid derivative. Rumor has it the GT2 RS will be partially electrified to push out more than 700 horsepower.

Source: Automotive News Europe

Article by: Adrian Padeanu (by kind permission)

Photos by: Motor1.com (by kind permission)

3 Jul 2023

It starts with inspiration and a vision

RP968 is a prototype race car built for the one perfect lap. This car is the result of owner Rod Pobestek's vision of achieving ultimate speed.

"Through competition, we have discovered what components, in this World Time Attack Challenge (WTAC) car's setup we want to keep and also how we can use them more effectively. We're working towards a set up based on a holistic strategy this year, rather than a mix of original ideas and modified add-ons we picked up along the way. For example, we have had three different bonnet arrangements, different air cleaner setups, lots of different exhaust and inlet manifolds, exhaust pipe sizes, turbos, different engines etc. The four-year journey to victory in 2018 has taught us a lot about what we've got and how to optimise those parts to work most efficiently as a whole in the car.

We are in the process of moving the engine down and back to improve the centre of gravity of the car. The reason being, the WTAC rules allow us to have the engine back further than where we designed it to be initially. Not a small undertaking, as we are now modifying the car to suit the new engine position. That means remaking the inlet and exhaust manifolds, making a new sump and oil pump mounts. Essentially we are redesigning the whole front half of the car to make it stiffer and function better. The list of modifications involve a new bell housing and clutch, modify the torque tube, revised gearbox mounts, oil lines, fuel lines, wiring harness. In doing this process we have the opportunity to optimise the parts we've ended up with.

Anytime you lower the centre of gravity and reduced the rotating moment of inertia, basically, everything improves.

The engine position of the last iteration had limitations and obstacles. We ended up with no strut brace due simply to a lack of available space. With the new stronger engine, it can be implemented to bear chassis loads through the engine block. This is a philosophy used in openwheelers where suspension parts are mounted to the gearbox for example.

We can run a load path through the crankcase and stiffen the chassis, so essentially the bottom is braced through the engine and with the new lower position, there's now room above to run a strut brace on the top. It's all basic stuff, we are just optimising the components we have.

As the car was such a big project in the beginning and looked so crazy from the outset, we were probably overly cautious with the rules. Now the car is built and sorted, we can go back through each rule individually and know where we want to improve as opposed to the first instance, where we didn’t know where these opportunities were.

The car this year is essentially running the same engine as last year, a 4-Litre 4 cylinder, with the same bore and stroke. We feel we have ironed out some of the technical issues that we have encountered in regards to the engine bores and head gasket sealing and heat management within the cylinder head. We won’t know 100% until testing, but we found a lot of problems and we have fixed a lot of them.

So watch this space, owner Rod Pobestek is excited at how the WTAC pro-class is looking this year and we are really looking forward to hitting the track and again rubbing shoulders with the best in the sport.

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Many changes have taken place, including a new wiring loom firewall forward and a comprehensive tech upgrade, with live wire transfer so the pits can see the big data in real-time, rather than a plugin/download situation. Amongst the approx 100 sensors in the car, the 8 sensors on each corner advise on the forces applied to the tyres, wheels and suspension. Airspeed indicators front and back tell the aero story enabling adjustments as needed. The newly positioned, solid mounted billet 4-Litre 4 cylinder engine, carbon torque tube and Albins Performance ST6 Series Transmission take centre stage.

The ST6 has been chosen for its ability to be tailored to specific applications and engines and can be configured to an inline transmission, rearmount transaxle or mid-mount transaxle Plate type LSD.

Last year’s air and water oil cooler is replaced with an impressive ram air roof ducted oil cooler. Air passes through the bespoke carbon unit and out over the tail of the car. Also visible in the images is the mechanical fuel pump replacing the power-hungry previous unit.

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Toyota GR H2 Racing Concept Debuts To Preview Hydrogen Le Mans Race Car

Toyota has been very active lately, revealing several interesting concept cars previewing future models and technologies (see the related links below). That activeness comes to its culmination with the GR H2 Racing Concept unveiled today at the Circuit de la Sarthe in western France ahead of this weekend’s 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans. The hydrogen-powered endurance race car concept was revealed by Akio Toyoda, Toyota’s chairman.

The automaker doesn’t release technical specifications for the hydrogen engine prototype, only saying it is 5,100 mm long and 2,050 mm wide. This makes it slightly longer and wider than Toyota’s LMP1-H Le Mans Prototype, which is 4,650 mm long and 1,900 mm wide. The Japanese firm also confirms powering the race car concept is a mix between a hydrogen engine and a hybrid system, but this is literally everything we know about what’s happening under the skin.

We do know, however, that Toyota will race a hydrogen car at the 2026 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans following a decision by the race’s organizers, Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), to allow both hydrogen-combustion and hydrogen-fuel-cell racers at the event. By the end of the decade, ACO predicts that all cars in the competition will feature some sort of hydrogen powertrain.

“Le Mans is a place we can push boundaries and realize the future. My goal is to reach carbon neutrality without compromising the speed or excitement of racing. I wouldn’t invest in this technology if I didn’t think we could win with it... Hydrogen is not just about zero emissions but a truly exciting technology: it delivers sound, torque, and dynamics. It is all of these things,” Akio Toyota said during the concept car’s debut.

Toyota has been using a hydrogen-engine Corolla in the Super Taikyu Series since the third round of the 2021 season. The GR H2 Racing Concept, in turn, will be developed into a full-blown Le Mans race car in cooperation between Toyota’s research facility in Higashi Fuji and Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe in Cologne. The latter is the outfit that runs the team’s current race cars.

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Brabus 900 Rocket R: A Porsche 911 Turbo S with 900 HP to Back Up the Menacing Look

Will you be one of the 25 brave souls that will try to tame the turbocharged widebody beast that is the Brabus 900 Rocket R?

Putting the word “Rocket” into the model name of an automobile is a pretty bold step. But the folks at Brabus are nothing if not bold. The German tuning company has been turning out some bold vehicles since 1977. And their latest creation is based off the already stupid fast 992 generation Turbo S. Brabus calls their modified 911 the 900 Rocket R. Saying it out loud just sounds fast. It is the type of name that you can easily imagine Jeremy Clarkson saying with a big smile on his face in a piece to camera. Does the car live up to the name? Well, with 900 horsepower sitting out back it is certainly off to a good start.

But as is typical with Brabus the car is about more than just power. It is about style. In your face, I will beat you up and take your lunch money style. The exterior comes with what Brabus refers to as “tailor-made BRABUS WIDESTAR bodywork made from high-grade carbon fiber.” And it is not just the wide fenders that look menacing. You get a big mouth front fascia with a carbon fiber lip spoiler.

The wheel arches are Kevlar-lined and extract heat via specially developed air vents. Out back is a carbon fiber diffuser and spoiler to create additional downforce. The car rolls on BRABUS Monoblock P “Platinum Edition” wheels. They are 21 inches up front and 22 inches in the rear. The rear tires are a massive 335 millimeters wide. That is over 13 inches of rubber on each side. It’s a beast.

Performance

It is not like the stock 911 Turbo S needed help in the acceleration department as it is already one of the quickest accelerating gasoline powered cars you can buy today. But a car like the Brabus 900 Rocket R is not about need. It is about pushing boundaries. The standard 3.8L engine gets a pair of Brabus high-performance turbochargers. Brabus claims 0 to 100 kph in 2.5 seconds and 200 kph in just 7.2 seconds.

Top speed is limited to 211 mph. It will sound good on the way to that top speed thanks to the sports exhaust system made from high-grade Inconel. This valved exhaust can be controlled by the driver and includes a “Coming Home” mode for when you don’t want to wake the neighbors.

The Brabus 900 Rocket R is not just about going fast in a straight line. There is a custom Brabus suspension that features coilover springs and fully adjustable shock absorbers.

Interior

Step inside the car and the normally businesslike 911 interior has been treated to a Brabus overhaul. The black leather incorporates a Brabus “Ellipse” quilting pattern. This leather covers not just the seats, but the door panels, foot wells and part of the dash as well. The center console is finished in high-gloss carbon fiber. The door sills also get the carbon fiber

treatment and have an integrated LED backlit Brabus logo that changes color to match with the interior’s ambient lighting. Love it or hate it, there is no question it will stand out in a sea of 911s.

Getting One

No pricing has been announced but if you are concerned about such things, chances are this is not the car for you anyway. But if you are interested in getting one of the 25 Brabus 900 Rocket R vehicles you can start the process by clicking here. Then when you get behind the wheel you can decide if rocket is an appropriate use of the word.

Article By: Joe Kucinski (by kind permission Renlist.com)

11 July 2023

75 years of Porsche sports cars: open-top concept car reprises the Porsche 356

Porsche marks the 30th anniversary of the famed Goodwood Festival of Speed in style with the Porsche Vision 357 Speedster. The new concept car is the sister-model to the closed Porsche Vision 357 with which the sports car manufacturer launched its own anniversary-year celebrations. In design terms a homage to the 356, technologically the all-electric Porsche Vision 357 Speedster is based on the 718 GT4 e-Performance.

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Stuttgart/Australia. “The Porsche Vision 357 is a nod to the first Porsche model line, Ferry Porsche’s dream sports car. And since the 356 has burned itself into the collective brand memory as both a convertible and a coupé, the same logic applies to the concept car: there can only be two,” says Michael Mauer, Vice President Style Porsche. “The Porsche Vision 357 Speedster embodies the essence of the brand. Driving pleasure and driving dynamics combined with an extremely purist form. As with the Mission X that we presented just a few weeks ago, this model demonstrates that even with fresh design genes, the Porsche DNA shines through.”

The Vision 357 Speedster is based on the technology of the Porsche 718 GT4 e-performance. So the electric motors and battery technology come from the Mission R and the chassis from the 718 GT4 Clubsport. Following its world premiere at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the design study will be on display at this year’s Rennsport Reunion in the USA at the end of September.

Exterior design: shortened front windscreen and one-sided tonneau cover

The concept car has the squat, shortened windscreen that is typical of a speedster, lending even more emphasis to the car’s monolithic body. Spanning the right side of the car is a tonneau cover of the type once common on open-top sports cars. The driver’s headrest appears suspended in the air due to the technically designed carbon roll-over element behind it. Behind that is the charge port door and the anchor for the classic speedster top.

The two-colour concept with the two grey tones Marble Grey and Grivelo Grey Metallic is inspired by historic motorsport forerunners, such as the front fenders used to protect against flying rocks in race scenarios and the front wings, which feature the darker Metallic colour. The front wheels are also painted in Grivelo Grey Metallic. This is complemented by contrasts in Miami Blue, for example on the quick-release mechanisms on the wrap-around front bonnet.

The anniversary logo with the large “75” and the two years “1948” and “2023” feature Grivelo Grey Metallic and Miami Blue – a fresh alternative to the decorative elements of the coupé Vision 357, where red was used as an additional colour. Above this are comicstyle unicorns in front of the rear wheels. The mythical creature was drawn specifically for the concept car by Porsche designers, who also put their hand to the punchy “Speedster” logo. Cameras replace the exterior mirrors. As in the classic forebears, they are not positioned on the doors, but further forward on the fenders. In the open-top 357, they feature a new, aerodynamically optimised shape reminiscent of wings.

Other details of the exterior design are familiar from its sister concept car: the four-point light signet on the front features a round design evocative of the Porsche 356. The rear lights sit behind a patterned array of points milled in the body itself. Another nod to the first Porsche model line is the vertical grille pattern in the rear. The third brake light is integrated in the grille design.

The wide track makes a bullish impression and enhances driving stability. The 20-inch wheels are made of magnesium and are equipped with carbon fibre hubcaps and central locks. Visually, they also recall a legendary Porsche wheel: the 356 A and 356 B with drum brakes had rims with the notably large bolt circle of 205 millimetres.

Interior design: purist, reduced cockpit

The interior is reduced to the essential and fully tailored to the driver. The low-slung seat position is quintessentially sporty. The carbon fibre-reinforced plastic seat shell is integrated in the monocoque. The driver sits on Racetexcovered pads and held firmly in place by a six-point seat belt with a Miami Blue belt strap. The instrument cluster sits atop the steering column as a transparent surface. The racing steering wheel exemplifies lightness, while the impact absorber appears as if suspended. The individual controls, meanwhile, revisit the accent colour Miami Blue from the exterior.

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Manthey fields two Porsche 911 GT3 R in 2024 World Endurance Championship

After a long evaluation process, Porsche has selected the operational team for the new LMGT3 class in the FIA World Endurance Championship WEC: Porsche’s German subsidiary Manthey. The outfit will run two Porsche 911 GT3 R race cars in the 2024 WEC.

The FIA World Endurance Championship WEC will make the final switch to vehicles in the FIA GT3 category next year. The GTE-Pro class, in which Porsche had successfully competed with a works team for ten years, was discontinued for the current 2023 season. The vehicles were prepared and fielded in this class by Manthey. In its first year of racing in 2013, the team clinched a class victory at Le Mans. This season, the vehicles in the GTE category, which includes the Porsche 911 RSR, are only eligible to tackle the amateur class GTE-Am.

Porsche has chosen Manthey

From 2024, only vehicles in the new LMGT3 class will be allowed on the GT grid, including the latest-generation Porsche 911 GT3 R producing up to 415 kW (565 PS). Due to the large field in the top hypercar category, places in the 2024 LMGT3 category are extremely limited. Each interested manufacturer will be allocated only two grid slots. The selected entry team or teams will start next year after the WEC has confirmed the entry. Porsche has chosen Manthey for sporting, strategic and historical reasons.

“We had huge interest from potential, strong operational teams. The decision wasn’t easy,” explains Thomas Laudenbach, Vice President of Porsche Motorsport. “However, since the

grid spots are limited, we had to make this decision. Our choice fell on Manthey for a number of reasons. Besides the fact that it is a subsidiary, several other factors speak in favour of Manthey: The team is very familiar with the Porsche 911 GT3 R from DTM races and major endurance classics, among others. Moreover, Manthey is closely acquainted with the special characteristics of the FIA WEC thanks to many years of factory racing with the Porsche 911 RSR. Last but not least, Porsche’s successful history with the team is an important factor. Together with Manthey, we’ve won the world championship and clinched three class victories at Le Mans. We’re confident that we’ll be strongly represented in the new LMGT3 class next year.”

“The small number of allocated grid positions in the new LMGT3 field of the WEC doesn’t quite do justice to Porsche Motorsport’s broad-based approach to customer racing, unfortunately,” explains Michael Dreiser, Director of Sales at Porsche Motorsport. “This year we have five to eight customer Porsches in the GT category alone. In addition, there are two 963 racers in the hypercar class. We hope that the LMGT3 category will evolve well from 2024 and that we may be able to compete with more customer teams in the future.”

Record winner at the NürburgringNordschleife

The Manthey squad from Meuspath is considered one of the most successful teams in the international GT3 scene. At the 24-hour race on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife, Manthey holds the record number of wins with seven victories. For the 2023 season, the team expanded its commitment and fielded two cars in the prestigious DTM. This is proving fruitful: After three events, works driver Thomas Preining from Austria is leading the drivers’ championship flying the Manthey colours.

“I’m proud that we can return to the FIA WEC Endurance Championship as an operational team and thus expand our GT3 programme next year,” comments Nicolas Raeder, Managing Director Manthey Racing GmbH. “We’ve already notched up successes in the WEC with Porsche and have a lot of experience and know-how regarding the tracks and procedures. The 2024 season will be exciting and I’m particularly pleased that we’ll be back at Le Mans.”

Motorsport Team Manthey was founded in 1996 by former racing driver Olaf Manthey. The champion of the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland (1990) and two-time DTM runner-up (1984, 1985) gradually stepped back from the operational side of the business from 2013 following a merger with Raeder Motorsport. Since the end of that year, Porsche AG has held a 51-percent share in Manthey. The company is managed by brothers Martin and Nicolas Raeder. The team’s name and drivers with which Manthey will contest the 2024 FIA WEC will be announced at a later date.

27th July 2023

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The new Porsche 911 S/T: purist special-edition model marks 60th anniversary of the 911

Porsche is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the 911 with a special edition built for maximum driving enjoyment: in a limited run of 1,963 examples worldwide, the Porsche 911 S/T offers lightweight design and a purist driving experience. For the first time, the 386 kW (525 PS) high-revving engine from the 911 GT3 RS delivers its power to the road via a manual gearbox and lightweight clutch.

Porsche is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the 911 with a special edition built for maximum driving enjoyment: in a limited run of 1,963 examples worldwide, the Porsche 911 S/T offers lightweight design and a purist driving experience. For the first time, the 386 kW (525 PS) high-revving engine from the 911 GT3 RS delivers its power to the road via a manual gearbox and lightweight clutch.

To mark the special anniversary of the iconic 911 sports car, the engineers in Weissach have designed a highly purist sports car dedicated to sheer driving enjoyment: the 911 S/T. The exclusive anniversary model unites the strengths of the 911 GT3 with Touring Package and the 911 GT3 RS and delivers a unique combination of agility and driving dynamics.

It combines the naturally aspirated, 386 kW (525 PS) 4.0-litre boxer engine from the 911 GT3 RS with a short-ratio manual transmission. This is complemented by a resolutely lightweight

construction and a running-gear setup optimised for agility and drivability.

The 911 S/T weighs just 1,380 kilograms (DIN kerb weight, including all fluids), making it the lightest model of the 992 generation. The optional Heritage Design Package draws inspiration from the racing version of the 911 S from the late 1960s and early 1970s.

The design of the anniversary model incorporated GT and motorsport expertise from Porsche. This is reflected in its particularly nimble and agile handling, which is designed for maximum driving enjoyment on winding country roads. The reduction of rotating mass both in the engine as well as the wheels and brakes ensures particularly dynamic responsiveness. The S/T responds to driver commands instantaneously. Every steering movement, every ounce of pressure on the accelerator or brake is implemented immediately and with pinpoint precision. Unlike the 911 GT3 RS, the focus of the development of the 911 S/T has been not on

track use, but rather for journeys on public roads.

The name marks out the new 911 S/T as the descendant of a particularly performancefocused version of the first 911 generation. From 1969, Porsche offered a special race version of the 911 S. Internally, these vehicles were called 911 ST. Modifications to the chassis, wheels, engine and body significantly improved acceleration, braking, traction and cornering grip. Large spoilers and other aerodynamic aids were not yet used in these models.

The new 911 S/T takes up the spirit of the original 911 S (ST) and transfers it to the current model generation of the Porsche 911. The anniversary model combines elements of the 911 GT3 RS with the body of the 911 GT3 with Touring Package and supplements it with lightweight components specially developed for the 911 S/T. The result is a unique driving experience within the 911 GT portfolio.

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Among other measures, the 911 S/T achieves its particularly agile and direct handling through consistent lightweight design. The front bonnet, roof, front wings and the doors with their striking inlets are made of lightweight carbonfibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP). The same applies to the roll cage, rear axle anti-roll bar and shear panel (stiffening element on the rear axle). Porsche also fits the anniversary model with magnesium wheels, the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) system, a lithium-ion starter battery and lightweight glass, all as standard. With reduced insulation, the omission of rear-axle steering and weight savings in the powertrain, the 911 S/T achieves a DIN kerb weight of just 1,380 kg. This makes the car, optimised for a fast-road setup, a further 40 kg lighter than a manual 911 GT3 Touring.

Porsche engineers developed a new lightweight clutch exclusively for the 911 S/T. In conjunction with a single-mass flywheel, it reduces the weight of the rotating mass by 10.5 kg. This noticeably improves the responsiveness of the naturally aspirated boxer engine, which now builds revs with especially bracing speed and directness. Coupled with a six-speed manual transmission with a shorter gear ratio than on the 911 GT3, the high-revving engine in the 911 S/T delivers even more immediacy in its dynamics. It propels the 911 S/T to 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds and it achieves a top speed of 300 km/h for the track. The exhilarating driving experience is heightened by the compelling soundscape of the standard lightweight sports exhaust system. The 911 S/T is the only 911 of the current generation to combine a double-wishbone frontaxle design with a multi-link rear axle without rear-

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The 911 S/T is offered with an optional exclusive Heritage Design Package. The new exterior colour Shoreblue Metallic and the wheel rim colour in Ceramica are exclusively available for this particularly elegant variant. On the doors, a starting number from 0 to 99 as well as a decorative foil can be applied on request.

The classic-design Porsche crest from the original 911 that adorns the front, the hub caps, the steering wheel, the headrests and the car key underscores the historic roots of the 911 S/T. The interior also features cloth seat centres in Classic Cognac with black pinstripes, which are another homage to heritage. Two-tone semi-aniline leather trim in Black/Classic Cognac leather with extensive leather surrounds, a roof lining in perforated Dinamica, and other elements from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur round out the Package. The Porsche logo and the 911 S/T model designation on the rear of the car are in Gold.

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axle steering. The dampers and control systems were tuned accordingly.

The aerodynamics of the 911 S/T are also optimised for the public road rather than the racing track. The anniversary model is equipped as standard with a Gurney flap on the extending rear spoiler. Standard equipment also includes 20-inch (front) and 21-inch (rear) lightweight centre-locking magnesium wheels. Ultra-highperformance 255/35 ZR 20 tyres, meanwhile, ensure a high level of mechanical grip at the front of the car. On the rear, the 911 S/T features 315/30 ZR 21 tyres. CFRP full bucket seats come as standard. The four-way-adjustable Sports Seat Plus is available at no extra charge. The instrument cluster and the clock of the Sport Chrono package are finished in a classic green Porsche colour scheme.

Chronograph 1 – 911 S/T. Featuring a titanium case, uncoated and blasted for weight-saving reasons, this exclusive timepiece goes all in on the lightweight design principle of the new purist 911 special edition. The heart of the chronograph is the Porsche Design WERK 01.240 with its COSC certification and flyback function. It is operated with a rotor in the design of the magnesium wheel of the 911 S/T.

In Australia, the new Porsche 911 S/T will additionally be equipped with a tyre fit set, LED main headlights including Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors with rain sensor, front-axle lift system, ParkAssist system in the rear with reversing camera and digital radio.

A limited number of the new Porsche 911 S/T can now be ordered in Australia for $660,500*. The Heritage Design Package costs $36,760*. The Chronograph 1 – 911 S/T is available for $21,041.

29 August 2023

729 hp makes 2024 Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid one of the most powerful Porsches ever.

When Porsche announced the facelifted 2024 Cayenne lineup, it shrunk to just four models: V6, E-Hybrid, S, and Turbo GT. The curious lack of GTS and Turbo models has been partially restored with the announcement yesterday of the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid.

Yes, Porsche has skipped the regular Turbo so far, and no word on a coming GTS. But before you discount the fact this isn’t a Turbo S E-Hybrid, know that this one packs 729 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque, which is insane. What other Porsche road vehicle was more powerful (let’s not include the Taycan Turbo S with its launch-control only 750 hp)? The 887hp 918 Spyder. That’s what. But the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid is a hefty SUV in either standard

or Coupe form, which means its 3.5-second 0-60-miles-per-hour time, while impressive, underscores its (likely) 5,500+pound curb weight. This Cayenne will accelerate to 183 mph, within a few mph of the 992 GT3 RS’s top speed.

To make more power, Porsche heavily revised the 4.0-liter twin turbo V8, equipped a 174-hp electric motor, and enlarged the 25.9 kWh battery pack. The Turbo E-Hybrid is a plug-in, and it’ll charge from empty to full in 2.5 hours using the standard 11 kW onboard charger and a wall outlet or charging station with enough juice.

New two-chamber air suspension is standard and adjusts both rebound and compression between the Comfort, Sport, and Sport Plus settings. Porsche says these settings have a wider spread

than before. Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus is standard, as well, though rear-axle steering and active anti-roll bars are optional.

From the outside, the Turbo E-Hybrid is identified by a unique front fascia with bigger intake openings, wheel arches and lower rear fascia painted body color, and red brake calipers. Exhaust exits from two dual exhaust pipes.

Inside driver and passengers are greeted with leather seats. The fronts are 18-way adjustable power sport seats, though 14-way comfort seats are available. The roof liner is Race-Tex (faux suede), the steering wheel a heated GT Sport unit. Aluminum trim on the dashboard and doors spruces up the ambience.

The Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid has an MSRP of $146,900, not including the $1,650 destination and handling fee. The Coupe version starts at $151,400. Expect to see the SUV reach dealer showrooms in Q2 2024

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2025 Porsche Boxster EV Shows Dual-Screen Dash Design In New Spy Photos

The first all-electric 718 Boxster in Porsche’s history won’t launch until 2025 but we’ve already seen plenty of pre-production prototypes testing in different situations. Today, we can share the first spy photos showing the interior of the zero-emissions sports car with almost no camouflage.

For reasons that we don’t know yet, the disguise on this trial vehicle is put aside to reveal a large part of the dashboard’s design. It probably shouldn’t come as a surprise that there’s a dual-screen layout with a fully digital instrument cluster sitting behind the steering wheel. It sits a few inches above the center screen and we can clearly see some of the information displayed in graphical form.

For example, the battery of this prototype is 53 percent full and another gauge shows an estimated range of 125 kilometers, which equals around 78 miles. This doesn’t sound too promising but there are a number of factors that need to be considered here.

For starters, we don’t know how hard the prototype was driven before the photo was taken but it’s worth noting that the instrument cluster shows the car is in Normal driving mode. Also, Porsche might be testing different battery packages for the Boxster EV and this prototype could be equipped with a smaller pack. Last but not least, the ambient temperature is 16.5 degrees Celsius or 61.7 degrees Fahrenheit.

Let’s talk a little about the car’s center console. Bear in mind this isn’t the model’s final interior design, but there’s a stack of five physical buttons under the center screen and further down, we see the air vents and two USB Type C charging ports. A few more physical controls can be seen on a flat area below with some of the functions controlled by what appear to be capacitive touch buttons. This particular prototype seems to be equipped with heated and ventilated seats.

The electric Boxster will sit on a new platform that Porsche has for its future small electric cars. Some of its components will be shared with other models and there might be hardware also coming from the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) jointly developed by Porsche and Audi for the Macan EV and Q6 E-Tron.

From what we know so far, the Boxster EV will launch with a single electric motor located on the rear axle. The jury is still out on whether we'll see a more powerful dual-motor variant with AWD capability.

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2007/08 P. Kowalenko

2008/09 R. Paterson

2009/10 D. Gilbert

2010/11 M. Almond

2011/12 R. Paterson

2012/13 R. Paterson

2013/14 R Paterson

2014/15 D. Herreen

2015/16 R. Paterson

2016/17 D. Herreen

2017/18 S. Thiele

2018/19 J. Coote

2019/2020 R Paterson

2020/21 Steve Thiele

2022 Darien Herreen

Hillclimb Champion

2004/05 J. Palmer

2005/06 J. Palmer

2006/07 J Palmer & M. Ewer

2007/08 A. Sparks & M. Ewer

2008/09 G. Keene

2009/10 A. Plate

2010/11 N Goodall & 0. Sheahan

2011/12 R Paterson

2012/13 R. Harrison

2013/14 R Paterson

2014/15 A. Trimmer

2015/16 R Paterson

2016/17 S. Hevera

2017/18 S. Thiele

2018/19 R.Edwards

2019/20 T. Keynes

2020/21 Peter Panopoulos

2022 Roger Patterson

Sprint Champion

2004/05 J. Palmer

2005/06 M. Rooke

2006/07 J Palmer

2007/08 P. Jaquillard

2008/09 0. Sheahan

2009/10 A. Eime

2010/11 N. Goodall

2011/12 M Ewer

2012/13 R. Reynolds

2013/14 A. Trimmer

2014/15 D. Herreen

2015/16 M. Curyer

2016/17 T. Keynes

2017/18 M Rogers

2018/19 P. Panopoulos

2019/20 D. Herreen

2020/21 Peter Panopoulos

2022 Roger Patterson

Club Driving Champion

1985/86 T Lynas

1986/8 7 T. Lynas

1987/88 D. Wallis

1988/89 T. John

1989/90 R Catford

1990/91 T. Gentile

1991/92 T. John

1992/93 R. Catford

1993/94 T. Matthews

1994/95 R Paterson

1995/96 R. Geue

1996/97 P. Dixon

1997 /98 D Gilbert

1998/99 M Ewer

1999/00 M Ewer

2000/01 M Ewer

2001/02 D. Gilbert

2002/03 M. Ewer

2003/04 M. Ewer

2004/05 J Palmer

2005/06 M. Ewer

2006/07 M Ewer

2007/08 A. Sparks

2008/09 G. Keene

2009/10 R. Paterson

2010/11 N. Goodall

2011/12 R Paterson

2012/13 R. Reynolds

Honorary Life Members

2014/15 D. Herreen

2015/16 R. Paterson

2016/17 D. Herreen

2017/18 S Thiele

2018/19 N. Goodall

2019/20 D. Herreen

2020/21 Peter Panopoulos

2022 Roger Patterson

Lady Competitor of the Year

1990/91 S Gentile

1991/92 P. Klaveniek

1992/93 J. Nicholls

1993/94 L. Scammell

1994/95 L. Scammell

1995/96 L. Scammell

1996/97 A. Sparks

1998 to 2004 Not awarded

2004/05 M Ruediger

2005/06 M. Ruediger

2006/07 A Sparks

2007 /08 A. Sparks

2008/09 A. Eime

2009/10 A Eime

2010/11 A Eime

2011-2020 Not awarded

2022 Not Awarded

Club Person of the Year

1987/88 T. Nicholls

1988/89 K. Herbst

1989/90 T. John

1990/91 T John

1991/92 D. Wallbridge

1992/93 L . McDonnell

1993/94 L. Scammell

1994/95 L. Scammell

1995/96 P. Dixon

1996/97 B Smith

1997/98 P. Kowalenko

1998/99 H. Kowalenko

1999/00 D Callow

2000/01 J-A. Brunnthaler

2001/02 M. Rooke

2002/03 K. Somerville

2003/04 C. Johnston

2004/05 G. Cook

2005/06 N. Goodall

2006/07 R. Ruediger

2007 /08 J Sheahan

2008/09 R. Weekes

A. Seaman H. Kowalenko B. Gare R. Pryor

2010/11 K. Obst

2011/12 R Pryor

2012/13 J. Pierson

2013/14 J. O'Connor

2014/15 D. Witten

2015/16 A. Seaman

2016/17 R. Clements

2017/19 Not awarded

2019/20 H Kowalenko

2020/21 Mike Rogers

2022 Ray Pryor

Peter kowalenko Trevor John Kaz Herbst Wayne Obst

Stuart Elshaw David Gilbert Norm Goodall