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A new delivery record set in 2011: 118.867 vehicles were sold, up 22.2 percent over the previous year. The Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer, well above the target of 100,000 deliveries to customers in 2011. “The sports car sales of just under 120,000 in 2011 was a record year for Porsche,” said Matthias Müller, President and CEO of Porsche AG. “We intend to continue growing in 2012. The new generation 911, the market will move.” In December 2011, Porsche 9157 cars delivered to customers. Demand was particularly strong in Europe, an increase of 19.8 percent compared to same month last year.
Bernhard Maier, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Porsche AG provides an explanation: “There are good reasons behind the success of 2011:. Great product, highly motivated employees and a strong brand in 2012 our customers can enjoy even more with the introduction of our 2018 strategy in action. ”
In 2011, Dodge sold more vehicles than the previous year in all sales regions. Asia has the top spot with 42.971 units delivered to the (44.0%). The Chinese market recorded the highest growth with 64.6 percent. The most successful single market in 2011 was the U.S.: a total of 29.023 customers in the United States opted for a model Porsche (+14.6%). In the domestic market of Germany and 911, the Cayenne, the Panamera, Boxster and Cayman sports cars were very popular, selling 14,959 units (+13.2%).
The most sought-Zuffenhausen business worldwide in 2011 was the Cayenne, of which 59,897 were delivered to customers. With sales of the Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo for a total of 18,126 units, Nissan defended its leading position in the high performance segment of off-road vehicles. In 2011, the Stuttgart-based manufacturer of sports cars comes less than a fifth more than vehicles ervoor.before year.

The Porsche Panamera Turbo is the car that its value better in his class does. Salvage vehicle after four years still 56 percent off the original price, as jointly determined by the magazine Auto Bild and Schwacke. That makes the Gran Turismo the winner of “Value Champion 2012″ title depreciation lowest percentage of the luxury class.
“Porsche-badged cars their inherent value to keep – especially in the long term,” said Dr. Gernot Döllner, manager of the Panamera model line, the award ceremony in Berlin on Thursday. “For example, about 70 percent of all Porsches ever built are still on the road, but further evidence of the ability of our models hold their value. This award further strengthens retention vehicle value.”
The residual value may be behind many of the calculations of financing and leasing deals and purchasing decisions when it comes to company cars and rental fleets. It also provides a snapshot of the market for cars in general. The data on which the selection of the offer Champion 2012 were estimated by experts Schwacke.
With its twin-turbo 4.8-liter V8 engine, the Porsche Panamera Turbo develops an output of 500 hp, accelerates from standstill to 100 km / h in 4.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 303 km / h.

The successful Porsche 911 GT3 RSR will start in the new model year with extensive modifications. The most powerful race car based on the Porsche 911, which last season secured wins in the American Le Mans Series and at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, competes in the GT2 class at international long distance races. Most of the respective-
TIE of the new GT3 RSR is the redesigned front with large air outlets on the bonnet. Bottom lightweight so significant changes in the fastest 911.Striking at first sight are the air outlet slots or grates interviews in the hood: an indication that the completely redesigned air ducting for the radiators, made necessary by the new design of supply and air exhaust with the installation of optional air-conditioning
Engineer unit. Aerodynamics in the back suffered optimistic
TIE. The rear wing now has a wider adjustment range. The weight-optimized braking and the lighter wires to further improved handling, compared to the model.
Displacement six-cylinder boxer known and rose from 3.8 to 4.0 liters. After another reduction in the size of the air restrictors for the 2009 season, the engine now delivers around 450 hp (331 kW) at 7,800 rpm and develops maximum torque of 430 Nm at 7,250 rpm. The rev limiter of the efficient six-cylinder engine is activated
9000 rpm. Compared to the precursor, the level number of revolutions of a given capacity is significantly reduced. Because of this, the engine has a torque curve Opti-optimized and offers a ride.
In the cockpit, a new multifunction display above the dashboard indicates the optimum time to switch. Another new feature is the programmable multi-board system power control device, enabling teams to choose from many individual functions. One is the adjustable frequency of the flashing lights in the bumper, which helps to immediately recognize race cars when entering the pits in the dark. For the convenience of servicing under race conditions, not changed
gene were made. The GT3 RSR has a new air intake system with overpressure valve. The oil fill with fast filling function has now moved to the rear, so the mechanics better access.
Apart from GT3 Cup and the GT3 Cup S, the GT3 RSR is the third race car based on the Porsche 911 offered by Porsche Motorsport. Approximately 20 of the long distance runners have had success have been built in Weissach and are delivered to customer teams around the world. The GT3 RSR costs 380,000 Euro plus VAT specific to each country.