About Porsche

Merminator asked:


Aren’t convertible versions of a car generally more expensive?

Melvin

Brian Hamsons asked:


Some of the facts about Porsche: -

Manufacturing the speed runners worldwide, the Porsche is the leading car manufacturer which is dealing with the new and latest models of the car. The latest models of Porsche are the streamlined models which are speeding on the roads. The high performance of the cars is due to the latest technology that had been introduced by the company. V10 engine is used in the vehicles which is delivering 600 hp. Besides this a layout of the brakes and clutch which is made up of the latest technology also supporting the car models in gaining the popularity.

Car models of Porsche: -

The models which are manufactured by the company are not just the simple racing car but these cars are as fast as the speed of light. According to the reviews from the company the car can go 0-62 mph in just a time of 3.9 seconds. And as the number of gears in the car the speed of the car goes on rising. The maximum speed when the car is switched to the 4th gear is above 143 mph and there are some models of Porsche which are providing the speed of 170 mph on 5th gear. And the most dashing fact is that the car is in the air on the 6th gear as its can provide race up to 700 rpm.

The most expensive and the quickest model that had been manufactured by Porsche are around 484,000$. The main reasons behind the strong appeal of the car are some of the unparalleled features of these car models. These vehicles from Porsche are containing an engine of 5.7 liter which can generate 605 hp and is categorized in V10 engine. The engine of these car models is so strong because they are Porsche-patented engine and also the transmissions of these engines are made carbon reinforced plastic.

Designing of the car models of Porsche: -

In order to make the car a perfect racing car, the center of gravity of the car is lowered by belittling the diameter of the clutch. The aerodynamic package and race-bred suspension are secure and remain unchanged till the speed of 33 km/h is achieved. Also company is also following the strategy of using the light weight materials in the car. For example, magnesium is used for developing the significant wheels and the some of the sport seats which are exception are also developed.

Porsche is known for producing the perfect racing sports cars which are spectacular is design and all the features of the transversally mounted transmission are added. Full care of the interiors as well as exteriors of the car is taken along with the air conditioning in these light weight car models.



Raymond

Malew asked:


I have met people with the last name Porsche, it is pronounced with two syllables. Please explain why people say it in one.

Agnes

Benjamin Hudson asked:


Porsche has once again increased its stake at Volkswagen—Europe’s largest automaker and manufacturer of VW oil filters. And the auto industry is anxiously waiting anytime soon for the announcement of a takeover. But boy will they be disappointed since Porsche has ruled out the possibility of a full takeover of Volkswagen this was according to an official announcement that was recently given by the German sports car manufacturer.

Porsche said that despite of the fact that it has raised its stake in Europe’s largest automaker to 30 percent still it wants to make it clear that it wants is to protect Wolfsburg-based automaker from any type of hostile bid.

The German sports car manufacturer also plans to launch the compulsory offer at €35 billion (£23.7 billion) or €100.92 per share which is rather below the opening price that Volkswagen obtained recently of €114.1. Analysts also expect Porsche to slowly increase its holding above 50 percent.

Porsche purchased the additional stake at Volkswagen after the European court of Germany repealed the so-called Volkswagen Law which limits the shareholder’s voting rights to 20 percent regardless of whether they own a large stake at Volkswagen.

After news came out that Porsche would possibly takeover of Volkswagen, Wolfsburg-based carmaker‘s shares decline by $3.3 closing at €114. The decline in Volkswagen shares was the opportunity which analysts were saying that would allow the sports car group to purchase even more shares at Volkswagen at a cheap price.

Due to the sudden decline in Volkswagen shares the Deutsche Bank has lowered its recommendation on Volkswagen from “hold” to “sell”.

Despite Porsche’s claim that it will not go for a full takeover but many are still doubtful of its real intentions. And hopefully it won’t have any adverse effect on Volkswagen’s sales output. It should be noted that the two carmakers have become increasingly connected, driven by the companies’ connection with Ferdinand Piech who happens to be the grandson of Porsche’s founder Ferdinand Porsche and chairman of Volkswagen.



Michele

BJtheGreat asked:


Im looking for a convertible and im finding a lot of these on lots around Houston. I owned a Jag years back and there were all type of issues w/ them. I am wanting to know if there is anyone who knows if these Porsche’s have issues worth noting.
Please help if you are knowledgeable. Thank You!

Ruth

Goofycat asked:


I recently purchased a 1972 Porsche coupe with low-profile tires. The tires will soon need replacement and I would like to go with a softer-riding tire, but one that would allow for occasional spirited driving, as well as for freeway driving. It would be helpful if I could find out what the original tire size was when the car was new. It would also help explain any variations in the speedometer.

Rebecca

mark378564674 asked:


I am a sucessful investment banker and I got $10 million this year. So where can I purchase a porsche carrera gt in LA? Is it illegal to drive it?

Chad

Natalie Anderson asked:


Porsche AG’s decision on raising its stakes in Volkswagen AG, Europe’s largest carmaker and brand of popular auto parts like Volkswagen head gasket, will depend on the advisory opinion that will be released next week by the European Union’s highest court. The opinion on the legality of the so-called Volkswagen law which protects the automaker from possible takeovers and limits the voting rights of shareholders to 20% regardless of the size of their stake will be published on February 13, 2007.

The European Court of Justice in Luxembourg which in most cases follows its advocates-generals’ advice is expected to rule in the next six months. Porsche, which is to date the largest shareholder in Volkswagen with 27.4% stake and soon to increase to 29.9% upon the approval of the board, would like to be given more privileges especially with regards to Volkswagen’s management.

In the year 1960 there was a decision passed against the so-called Volkswagen’s law which would have given Porsche the decisive vote in Volkswagen’s management decision and signals a possible takeover move by the automaker stated Stephen Pope, the head of equity research at Cantor Fitzgerald Europe in London. He also added, “The time has now come where Volkswagen law has to be curtailed in line with 21st century market economics. Porsche is on the cusp of where it has 30% and this will clear the way toward a full acquisition.”

Lower-Saxony is where Wolfsburg-based Volkswagen and four of its factories are based and the automaker’s second largest shareholder with a stake of about 20%. The Volkswagen law allows any investor with a 20% stake veto powers over major decisions such as those that concerns factory closing and capital increases.

It should be noted that during the December 12, 2006 hearing, the European Commission, EU’s Brussels-based regulator in a court hearing, restricts the free movement of capital, comparing the law to special holdings, or “golden shares” that some countries hold in former state monopolies. The court has agreed with the regulator in such cases in the past and even forced countries like France, UK and Spain to give up these powers.

Last year the German government told the EU court that the law just can’t be labeled discriminatory simply because an investor is given a limited 20% minority right. The supervisory board of Porsche maker of the remarkable 911 Carrera, has approved increasing its stake in Volkswagen to 29.9% as of last November 15, 2006. A month after, Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking has told reporters that there were no immediate plans for a complete takeover of Volkswagen but its not ruling out the possibility of an eventual offer.

Porsche wants the Volkswagen Law overturned since it gives the government a significant influence on the management of Europe’s largest automaker and hinders the shareholder’s own voting power to reflect its stakes. And according to Porsche Spokesman Frank Gaube, “The Volkswagen law is an anachronism.” The case is C-112/05 Commission v Germany.



Carmen

andrew asked:


- If I wanted to drive distances up to 600 miles in my boxster in the winter, in the eastern region.

Bobby

Howard Thomas asked:


Porsche - a reputation built on quality without compromise

As an experienced driver, you know the importance of keeping your Porsche in tip-top condition. Regular servicing will extend your car’s life and identify defects before they become catastrophic.

Porsche has built its reputation on pioneering designs, performance and lightweight engineering excellence. Booking a Porsche service that is conducted with care and precision is vitally important in retaining the performance of the sports car you are driving.

Porsche facts you may not know

The history of the Porsche name in car design begins with Ferdinand Porsche senior, who was the chief designer at the Austrian manufacturer Austro-Daimler. His flair for designing racing cars and compact cars was demonstrated by success on the circuit. However, in 1929, after the Daimler-Benz merger, his work was frozen as the company decided to focus on larger and more luxurious Mercedes-Benz cars.

Porsche left Daimler-Benz and started up his own design company in 1931, together with his son, Ferdinand junior (or Ferry) Porsche.

Ferry had become associated with car mechanics at an early age and had learnt to drive at the age of 10. Both ran the business that employed a number of experienced designers.

It was not long before they secured some corporate design contracts, such as with Auto Union (the original Audi Company) and Porsche became the design engine behind their racing cars.

In 1934, design work on a compact car was backed by the National Socialist party, who wanted to see an affordable car for working Germans. Originally named the Porsche 60, it became officially known as the Volkswagen (people’s car).

In 1938 Ferdinand Porsche senior left the Auto Union racing team and moved to the new Volkswagen plant to manage production of the Volkswagen that began in 1939. However, the Volkswagen factory had produced few cars when war was declared and this led to production being switched from civilian to military vehicles.

At the end of the Second World War, the Porsche family were asked by the French government to design and build a French version of the Volkswagen, but this met with political resistance and both Porsche’s ended up being arrested for war crimes and, without trial, a hefty 500,000 each was demanded for their release.

Sufficient money was paid for the son, Ferry Porsche, to be released. However, Porsche senior was held for over a year and a half and forced to assist Renault before his son raised the money to have him freed.

Ferry Porsche re-established the design business in Austria and won a contract to design Grand Prix racing cars for Piero Dusio. The Porsche 360 Cisitalia was born.

Porsche successfully designed their own vehicle, the Porsche 356, which was based on the original Volkswagen and received their first order in 1947.

In 1949, Volkswagen had just embarked on its own future (after failed post-war sale attempts), and a former senior manager at Opel, Heinrich Nordhoff, had been brought in to run the factory. He approached Ferry Porsche to help with design at Volkswagen, to improve the ‘Beetle’. In return, Porsche would receive support in the manufacture and distribution of their vehicles plus a share of profits.

So in 1949, Porsche was re-established back in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany. Production of the Porsche 356 was resumed and development of a new engine began - that became known as the Carrera.

These developments enabled the Porsche name to become established as an independent manufacturer of motor cars.

In 1961 work began on the replacement model for the Porsche 356, a new six cylinder engine with the body designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, Ferry Porsche’s son.

Originally called the 901, a legal challenge by Peugeot on the format of the name led to the 901 being renamed the Porsche 911.

In 1963, at the Frankfurt International Automobile Show, Porsche revealed the 911 and production started the following year. The Porsche 911 remained true to its predecessor, with an air-cooled flat engine in the rear.

In 1972 Ferry Porsche decided to turn Porsche from a partnership into a public company, Porsche GmbH and stayed on the board until his death in 1998.

Since then, Porsche has continued to refine and upgrade the 911 and introduce turbo engines, the 914, 917, 924, 928, 959 and the Boxter with continued success on the racing circuit and amongst sports car enthusiasts.

With their history of engineering excellence and innovative design, together with their passion for performance, Porsche has successfully earned its reputation as probably the most successful sports car manufacturer.

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So, when you book your next Porsche service, you can be confident that Service A Car understands the heritage of Porsche and conducts Porsche servicing with the passion and precision the car deserves to retain its outstanding performance.



Albert