January
Double victory for the Porsche 99X Electric Gen3 at the start of the Formula E season
As in 2022, the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E team achieved a double victory in Mexico City and started the season successfully. The Porsche customer team Avalanche Andretti and its driver Jake Dennis won the opening race of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Mexico City. For the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, works driver Pascal Wehrlein, the 2022 Mexico winner, crossed the finish line in second place after a remarkable comeback.
February
Performance on and off the piste
Porsche and the international sporting goods manufacturer HEAD jointly developed a ski collection for the 2023/24 season. The two performance brands are continuing their successful collaboration. The second generation once again includes two ski models as well as ski clothing and equipment and takes up the iconic design of the new 911 Dakar.
March
New Porsche Driver Experience debuts in the Cayenne
In March, Porsche introduced the new Porsche Driver Experience. It stands for fully digital display, versatile individualization and intuitive operation. In the center, the focus is on the driver’s axis. The most important controls are grouped around the steering wheel. This creates a new, even more intense driving experience.
April
More luxury, more performance: Porsche presents the new Cayenne
The new Cayenne celebrated its world premiere at the Auto Shanghai trade fair in April. The third generation has been fundamentally expanded with extensive changes to the drive, chassis, design and equipment. This makes the range between on- and off-road performance on the one hand and luxurious everyday comfort on the other even wider.
May
Visionary with supervision and advice: Dr. Wolfgang Porsche turns 80
Not only the sports car brand, but also Dr. Wolfgang Porsche is celebrating: The Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Porsche AG turned 80 in May. “The Porsche myth is alive and will never perish!” – he turned to the Porsche team in Zuffenhausen with this legendary promise in July 2009 and gave them confidence in difficult times conveyed.
Porsche 718 Spyder RS crowns the mid-engine family
30 years after the presentation of the Boxster concept study, Porsche is now bringing the most powerful version of the popular mid-engine roadster onto the market: the new Porsche 718 Spyder RS. For the first time, the high-speed naturally aspirated engine from the 911 GT3 is being used in an open mid-engine sports car.
June
Live show with lots of dreams for the anniversary “75 years of Porsche sports cars
The Porsche brand was born exactly 75 years ago on June 8, 2023. The sports car manufacturer celebrated the exemplary success story in five acts together with pioneers and companions from the past decades. Oliver Blume, host and CEO of Porsche AG, opened a spectacular live show at Porscheplatz in Zuffenhausen, in the heart of the brand.
Porsche Mission X: Another dream is taking shape
Innovative concept vehicles have always set the course for the future at Porsche. The sports car manufacturer is continuing this tradition with the latest concept study: The Mission X is the spectacular new interpretation of a hypercar with Le Mans doors that open at the front and a high-performance and efficient electric drive.
July
Porsche beim Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023
Porsche took on a special role at the 30th edition of the Goodwood Festival of Speed to mark the anniversary year “75 years of Porsche sports cars”. Visitors were able to marvel at numerous activities, with the highlight, as every year, being the legendary Hill Climb. One of the many Porsche models that completed the Goodwood Hill Climb was the 718 Spyder RS, which was introduced in May and celebrated its dynamic world premiere on the hill.
August
The new Porsche 911 S/T: puristic special model for the 60th anniversary of the 911
Porsche is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the 911 with a special edition designed for maximum driving fun. The Porsche 911 S/T, limited to 1,963 examples, relies on consistent lightweight construction and a purist driving experience. For the first time, the high-revving engine of the 911 GT3 RS brings its power to the road via a manual transmission and lightweight clutch.
The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E team ends its most successful season to date in London
At the London E-Prix, the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E team’s most successful season to date came to an end after 16 races. With the Porsche 99X Electric and its drivers Pascal Wehrlein and António Félix da Costa (POR), the team from Weissach celebrated four victories in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
September
Porsche AG very satisfied with its first year on the stock exchange
One year after the globally acclaimed stock market debut on September 29, 2022, Porsche AG took stock. “Looking back, we can say that our IPO was a complete success. It is good for our customers, our shareholders and also our employees,” said CEO Oliver Blume. After going public, Porsche entered into individual partnerships in the software sector, for example with Apple and Mobileye.
The new Porsche 911 GT3 R racing celebrates its premiere at the Rennsport Reunion
Porsche presented a spectacular circuit vehicle for sports car enthusiasts and collectors at Rennsport Reunion 7 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. One of the special features of the collector’s item, which is limited to 77 examples, is the strikingly designed body. The Porsche 911 GT3 racing combines the powerful appearance of a competition vehicle with modern design elements.
October
Cast off for the first Frauscher x Porsche eFantom
The sports car manufacturer Porsche and Frauscher Bootswerft have presented the first series model of the 850 Fantom Air. The jointly developed electric sports boat with the drive technology of the future fully electric Porsche Macan was ready for its first test drives on Lake Garda.
November
Porsche is sharpening the look of the turbo derivatives
The Turbo models have enjoyed an exceptional position at Porsche for almost 50 years: they stand for distinctive sportiness and crown every model series. To emphasize its uniqueness, Porsche further sharpened the look. The Turbo models receive the modernized coat of arms in a particularly exclusive version: instead of gold, the new color turbonit dominates.
More digital, more luxurious, more efficient: the new Panamera
The third model generation of the sporty luxury sedan is characterized by a broader digital offering, a fresh and expressive design and a greater range between sportiness and driving comfort.
December
Porsche makes children’s dreams come true
Together with the “Make-A-Wish” organization, the sports car manufacturer fulfills the dreams of seriously ill children and young people around the world. The first 75 wishes have already been realized. On the occasion of its anniversary “75 years of Porsche sports cars”, the company is donating 1,800,000 euros to “Make-A-Wish”. Inspired by the first Porsche – the Porsche 356 – the donation will help fulfill 356 dreams of seriously ill children around the world.
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