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New Taycan 4S
Electric Porsche Performance
The beginning of a new era
Cooper Murray Makes it a Clean Sweep at Adelaide 500
Chris Green and the entire team at Porsche Centre Brighton congratulate Cooper Murray on his extraordinary wins in the opening round of the 2020 Porsche PAYCE Carrera Cup Australia championship.
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General Manager Porsche Centre Brighton P: 9536 1903 E: Chris.Green@porschebrighton.com.au
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elcome to our second edition of Turbo magazine and our first ‘full scale’ magazine offering – an ongoing communication to you, our customers, four times a year.
In this edition of Turbo, the team has put together a great array of stories that reflect the ‘spirit’ of our team here at Porsche Centre Brighton – a very strong and positive culture of people who think outside the square with a strong focus on your Porsche ownership experience.
Chris GREEN
855 Nepean Highway Brighton VIC 3186 P: 03 9536 1911 W: www.porschebrighton.com.au
One article covers the world of Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, where your Porsche is customised after being manufactured. Here, each car is disassembled and re-assembled to reflect your specific ‘touches’. This approach is something we wish to reflect when you visit us.These small yet memorable touches set us apart from other luxury car dealership experiences. Our ‘spirit’ is also reflected in some of the less visible elements we undertake as a business. I had the privilege again this year to visit the Royal Children’s Hospital where Porsche Centre Brighton sponsor a bed, making a critical difference to children during
their treatment and recovery. The bed is in the Dolphin ward, a short-term ward for children who have been admitted through the Emergency Department. I believe that our financial support has a positive impact on the hsospital, but our visits are as equally important as the $5,000 annual donation. In this most challenging of Australian summers, we also partnered with the Porsche Car Club Victoria to raise nearly $6,000 that will go directly to CFA branches in Gippsland.
This edition is charged with the amazing energy of our customers and team – traveling north of the Arctic Circle to drive on ice, creating incredible art, guiding us on exquisite journeys on the Mornington Peninsula, and anticipating the new era of battery electric Porsche vehicles in the upcoming Taycan. We hope that you feel our ‘spirit’ as you take time to read and reflect on the stories in this edition of Turbo. We invite your feedback and input into future editions. Enjoy the journey.
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CONTENTS
06 The Most Powerful Porsche Cayenne is a Plug-in Hybrid
Porsche continues to consistently focus on e-mobility, with the Cayenne range now featuring a plug-in hybrid
12 Porsche Extends Electric Sports Car Range
Breathtaking acceleration, outstanding power with unmistakable Porsche DNA
14 Art, Life, Porsche
An insight into Melbourne artist Lionia Singh’s world
18 Fire & Ice
An ice-cold experience beyond the Australian imagination
24 Profile: Adam Harris
Porsche Centre Brighton Workshop Manager
26 Looking for Something Extra-Special
Bespoke Porsches from Exclusive Manufaktur
32 Driving Your Passion
More than just a drive – an opportunity to enjoy your car and the peerless attractions that await you
36 woman with drive
Powered by Porsche
38 Porsche Motorsport
Cooper climax at Adelaide 500 and pole position at Mount Panorama
41 Interior Trends - Paul McQuillan
Interior design – balanced, harmonious and environmentally focused
42 Sensory pleasure in the new 718 GTS models
Two new models in the range – the 718 Cayman GTS and 718 Boxster GTS arrive down under
43 Macan GTS Completes the Compact SUV Range
Porsche’s sporty Macan will set pulses racing with its V6 bi-turbo engine
44 From a Packing Crate to a Palace
In 1960, Victoria’s original Portsea Surf Life Saving Club (PSLSC) was housed in a packing crate
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Add more to the excitement of owning a Porsche by joining like-minded enthusiasts 5
The Most Powerful Porsche Cayenne is a Plug-in Hybrid
Porsche continues to consistently focus on e-mobility, with the Cayenne range now featuring a plug-in hybrid as its new flagship model. 6
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ayenne E-Hybrids can drive for up to 40 kilometres with zero local emissions and like all Porsche plug-in hybrids, the new top-of-the-range model in the Cayenne family is also one of the sportiest vehicles in the premium segment – not in spite of its hybrid powertrain but because of it.
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With the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupé, Porsche has a sportier variant in its successful SUV line-up. Highlights of the coupé include sharper lines with a unique roof and rear section, an adaptive rear spoiler, a rear seat bench with the characteristics of two individual seats, and two different roof designs – a panoramic g fixed glass roof as standard and an optional carbon roof.
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Full connectivity and remote controlled air conditioning All Cayenne models include full connectivity as standard. This enables online navigation with real-time traffic information, voice control, and extensive Porsche Connect services – including searching for public charging stations.
All Cayenne models feature LED headlights, a cruise control system with speed limiter function, camera-based pedestrian protection and Park Assist at the front and rear – including a rear-view camera system and Surround View.
Porsche Connect can be used to find and filter charging stations and set them as a navigation destination. Additional features for all Cayenne derivatives include wireless Apple CarPlay and new USB-C ports.
Optional extras include LED matrix beam headlights, a head-up display, night vision with thermal imaging camera, adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist.
All hybrid models from Porsche have auxiliary air conditioning as standard. This can be remote-controlled directly via the PCM and via the Porsche Connect app and enable the vehicle to be heated and cooled even when the ignition is not switched on. The independent climate control can be individually controlled via smartphone.
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Additionally, for the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, the seat ventilation feature for the front seats, as well as a panoramic sunroof, is standard. The Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupé is equipped with the 22-inch RS Spyder Design wheels for Australia.
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Active hang-on all-wheel drive and 3.5 tonne trailer load With Porsche Traction Management (PTM), the Cayenne E-Hybrid has an active hang-on all-wheel drive with an electronically regulated, map-controlled multiplate clutch. With its broad range of torque distribution, the system offers clear benefits in terms of driving dynamics, agility, traction control and offroad capabilities. Cayenne E-Hybrid offers the same sports car driving dynamics as all models of the new Cayenne generation. Optional features include the electric Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) roll stabilisation system and a trailer connection for loads up to 3.5 tonnes.
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Speeds of up to 135km/h in electric mode In the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid models, the electric motor is located between the V8 engine and the eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission. The two motors are interconnected via a separating clutch inside the hybrid module, referred to as the Electric Clutch Actuator (ECA). In E-Power driving mode, the electric motor can propel the vehicle up to a maximum speed of 135 km/h alone. It can also be used in the other modes for an additional power boost. These modes can be selected via the standard Sport Chrono Package (Hybrid Auto, Sport and Sport Plus). Porsche has taken this boost strategy from the 918 Spyder super sports car. The Cayenne’s lithium-ion battery is installed underneath the load space floor and has a capacity of 14.1 kWh. The high-voltage battery can be fully charged within 2.4 hours with the standard 7.2 kW onboard AC charger when using a 400-volt connection with a 16-amp fuse.
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The charging process takes six hours from a conventional domestic socket with a rating of 230 volts and 10 amps. Charging can also be scheduled via Porsche Communication Management (PCM) or the Porsche Connect app (for smartphones and Apple Watch). The Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid and the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupé come with extensive factory-fitted equipment as standard. Features include the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) electric roll stabilisation system, Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) rear-axle differential lock, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) high-performance brake system, Power Steering Plus, and the Sport Chrono Package. Adaptive three-chamber air suspension, including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), ensures a broad spectrum of typical Porsche driving dynamics and a comfortable ride. The Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid and the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupé are available to order now. Stamp Duty in Victoria has been reduced to 4.2% for the the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid range.
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Porsche extends its electric sports car range with the Taycan 4s Breathtaking acceleration, tractive power typical of sports cars and outstanding continuously available power are major strengths of the Taycan.
Pure exterior design with Porsche DNA
Unique interior design with a wide display band
With its clear, pure design, the Taycan signals the beginning of a new era. At the same time, it retains the unmistakable Porsche design DNA. From the front, it looks particularly wide and flat with highly contoured wings.
The cockpit also signals the start of a new era with its clear structure and completely new architecture.
The silhouette is shaped by the sporty roofline sloping downward to the rear. The highly sculpted side sections are also characteristic. The sleek cabin, the drawn-in rear C-pillar and the pronounced shoulders of the wings result in a sharply emphasised rear, typical of the brand. There are also innovative elements such as the glass-effect Porsche logo, which has been integrated into the light bar at the rear. Distinguishing features of the Taycan 4S compared with the Turbo and Turbo S include the aerodynamically optimised 20-inch Sport Aero wheels (standard for Australia) and the red-painted brake calipers. The front apron with new geometry, side sills and rear diffuser in black ensure further visual differentiation. LED headlights, including Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus), are equipped as standard.
The free-standing curved instrument cluster forms the highest point on the dashboard, placing a clear focus on the driver axis. A central 10.9-inch infotainment display and an optional passenger display are combined to form an integrated glass band in a black-panel look. The Taycan 4S comes with a partial leather interior as well as front comfort seats with 14-way electrical adjustment and memory package. With the Taycan, Porsche offers an entirely leather-free interior for the first time. These interiors made from innovative recycled materials underscore the sustainable concept of the electric sports car.
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Centrally networked chassis systems Porsche uses a centrally networked control system for the Taycan chassis. The integrated Porsche 4D Chassis Control analyses and synchronises all chassis systems in real time. As standard, the Taycan 4S features adaptive air suspension with three-chamber technology including electronic damper control PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management). The Taycan 4S has six-piston fixed-calliper brakes on the front axle with internally vented cast iron brake discs. The brake disc diameter is 360 millimetres on the front axle and 358 millimetres on the rear axle. Four-piston brakes are used on the rear axle. The brake system’s callipers are painted a distinctive red. The first Taycan will arrive in Australia from Q4 2020. Expression of interest deposits are welcome.
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Art, Life, Porsche An insight into Melbourne artist Lionia Singh’s world
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ionia’s vivid creations are as art should be – thought-provoking and captivating. Her artworks are on a grand scale, demanding attention while capturing her subjects’ emotion as well as their unique cultural heritage. “I’m passionate about humanity, what drives us, inspires us and connects us,” Liona says. “I’m especially curious about different cultures; I enjoy learning about people’s backgrounds and the wisdom carried down from their ancestors. “Eyes have been a huge focal point in my work,” Liona continues. “They truly are the window to the soul, never failing to reveal someone’s truth. When we look into a person’s eyes, there is an immediate soul connection. We are instantly reminded that we all have fears, dreams and aspirations – despite our social differences or cultural heritage.” Lionia migrated from Portugal with her family at a young age.
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“When we first arrived in Australia, we were surrounded by people from such diverse backgrounds,” she recalls. “It was an exciting experience for a kid to meet people who seemed so different to the family and friends I was used to. I soon made friends from many parts of the world and learned that we all had very similar challenges and goals. I try to express this artistically. “My favourite works resonate strongly with others, sometimes in such unexpected and beautiful ways that I am surprised and humbled,” Lionia reflects. “People often tell me that they feel empowered or inspired by my work ... this is the ultimate compliment. “Often I am compelled to paint a piece, only to realise later that it’s quite symbolic or has an obvious message. So now I don’t try to control the outcome so much and just surrender to the flow.” While Lionia has always been passionate about drawing, arriving at her current path took time. After completing a
degree in fashion design at RMIT, she cofounded a label that expanded to stock stores across Australia and New Zealand. Taking an opportunity to work in London and travel around Europe renewed her interest in the arts. On returning to Australia, Lionia embarked on her journey as an artist. From oversized murals – beginning in her infant daughter’s room, then growing to include work with interior designers and display home builders – to currently spending most of her creative time working towards her next exhibition from her bayside studio. If the sheer scale of Lionia’s work isn’t enough to grab your attention, the subject matter certainly will. Each piece evokes a different emotion and connection with the viewer. Colour, vibrancy and intensity mix in amazing ways. Lionia also believes in giving back to the community. “While everyone has different means, we can all do our part in lendingg a hand to those who need it,” she says.
“Life’s too short not to enjoy the journey and what you’re doing!”
Lionia’s annual Faces of the World exhibitions have been hugely popular and she has made World Vision Australia a charity partner, donating a share of sales to their charitable work. Porsche Brighton has been a key sponsor of the event for the past two years, as well as an enthusiastic supporter of Lionia’s work. “These events are inspired by my love of culture and the beauty and importance of embracing diversity,” Lionia explains. “My exhibitions are never boring. In the past I have included dramatic worldly performances – including Japanese Taiko drummers, Brazilian Samba dancers and a Bollywood extravaganza. I want to take guests on a journey that shares my art and also provides a feel for the train of thought which inspired the work.” Lionia’s works have been spotted on Grand Designs Australia, with work also proudly on display at the new Monash Children’s hospital. When it comes to her choice of car, Lionia is clear. “The Porsche design philosophy is beautiful. I see the artistry in every model. The badge is aspirational, and the engineering is obviously legendary, but it’s the sensual, fluid, dynamic design that grabs me.
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“I’m not even sure how it’s possible, but it appears that all Porsche car designs have a classic look about them while still looking futuristic and ultra-modern. You can always tell a Porsche simply by its silhouette. For me, there really is no substitute for cool when it comes to cars.” For Lionia’s recent 40th birthday, she became the proud owner of a Porsche Cayenne. “I had once told my husband – When it’s time for an upgrade, I love that Porsche. I was joking ... but he surprised me!” The Cayenne melds artistry with practicality. “I love the Cayenne’s curvy, retro shape,” Lionia says. “It’s a distinctive family car which fits our family perfectly – including Buddy, our Golden Retriever, who comfortably rides in the back! “The team at Porsche Centre Brighton have a great attitude and have been incredibly supportive over the years – always so reliable, professional and easy to deal with,” Lionia adds. “I’m really excited and honoured to announce that I’ll be collaborating with Porsche Centre Brighton in 2020. “I’ll be holding my next exhibition/event at the newly renovated Porsche showroom in Brighton. I think it’s going to be a real treat for guests, who will experience a unique and unforgettable way to experience both art and cars ... a testament to how forward-thinking and innovative the Porsche brand is.” When asked what drives her, Lionia quips: “Life’s too short not to enjoy the journey and what you’re doing!” It’s a philosophy she’s clearly taken to heart.
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FIRE & ICE
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o experience comparable to this is at all possible in Australia. We have barely enough skiable snow over a few months in winter, so the chance to drive on an icy surface holding a Porsche in your hands while you slide and glide is hard to pass up. Team that with professional driving instructors and the opportunity of visiting a remote, unspoilt and stunning location and it’s not surprising that a group from Porsche Centre Brighton made the journey.
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Ice whisperers When the first snow carpets the Porsche driving area in Levi, Lapland, when the upper levels of the ground are frozen, Levi is transformed into a fascinating winter landscape. Then it is time to turn this icy idyll into a polar hotspot with ice tracks as smooth as glass. For the ice whisperers, this means preparing a 280-hectare swamp area to be used as tracks covering around 310,000 square metres. Once the tracks have been planned, the base layer must be strengthened and expanded. After all, the drift tracks have to withstand a weight of more than 10 tonnes. Only then will the ’driving layer’, boundary walls and connecting paths be built.
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After any snowfalls, the white flakes must be removed, as snow would insulate and warm up the ice. By the time the engines are started, the Porsche driving area has been perfectly prepared with special sections and handling tracks. To keep it this way, the ice whisperers will be constantly on duty until March. Imagine the fascinating experiences that await Porsche enthusiasts in the pine forests of Lapland. As soon as the roar of the first powerful Porsche engine is heard, an almost magical peace is swept away and transformed into an adrenaline-packed suite of excitement for drivers g training on icy tracks.
Where is Lapland? Before heading off on this adventure, Australian participants attended an evening in February at Denmark House in Melbourne’s Little Bourke street to get a taste of what’s ahead both in terms of the itinerary and with an array of food they would likely taste again in Levi, Lapland. Lapland is an extreme northern region of Finland lying on the Arctic Circle, hence beating Australia hands down for snow and ice. The land is pristine and dotted with fjords. Apart from sliding around in Porsches, the area offers the Aurora lights, husky sledding, magnificent scenery and the midnight sun in summer. According to reports, it is the official home of Santa.
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What’s on Ice? Instructors and training sessions are par for this course and focus on the principles of handling a vehicle on snow and ice, albeit packed with adrenaline-rich experiences of driving to the limit on mirror-smooth ice surfaces. Alongside extreme driving is a host of other exciting things to add to the joy of a stay in this remote part of the world, including snowmobile tours. The driving program includes learning the basics as well as feeling that intensive driving experience on specially prepared sections and handling tracks. All behind the wheel of a diverse range of Porsche models which call for different driving techniques. Alongside the theory, the schedule includes driving safety, driving dynamics and, above all, driving practice. The dedicated and highly experienced instructors are always there.
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The feeling of mastering a Porsche under control even in these difficult situations, with special drifting techniques on specially prepared handling circuits, is simply indescribable. You just have to experience it. The training areas embrace a series of paddocks, circles, figures of eight, an oval and flick squares. As participants move through, they move up one level to the next with new and exciting challenges guaranteed every day. Ice Experience, Ice Force and Ice Force Pro sessions are held in these areas called Area North and Area South. On the second day of Ice Experience, after the theory session, participants are transported for roughly 25 minutes to the Porsche driving area to start to feel the adrenaline rush and the sheer joy of driving, tackling drifting, slaloming and testing their braking skills. All of this experienced in outstanding scenery in exclusive sports cars and under professional guidance in complete safety. Here Porsche g drivers push their boundaries ... and exceed them.
Ice Experience to Ice Cup The amount of specially prepared training sections and handling courses as well as practical individual tips and theory all go towards developing a better driver and an even better driving experience. And if you can’t bear the thought of leaving the ice after the Ice Experience, Porsche can offer more choices to go further in your personal driving development. With different focal points and objectives, the range of Porsche winter programs build on each other, each taking a step forward. They challenge every Porsche driver to explore their personal limits under professional guidance – and to expand it. After the Ice Experience, with plenty of new techniques under their belts and a whole host of fun, participants have laid the foundation that will allow them to participate in other Porsche winter programs: Ice Force, Ice Force Pro and perhaps Ice Cup. Ice-covered circuits. Adrenaline-fuelled driving pleasure. Lots of curves. These are the ingredients of the four Porsche Ice Experience programs. Porsche’s Ice Experience focuses on basic driving skills on icy surfaces and challenging driving exercises. That alone is worth the journey from Australia, where this sort of driving is not at all possible. The second offering is Porsche’s Ice Force, which lets you feel the limits of driving physics.
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Enquire now regarding Ice Experience events in 2021. Limited space available. Contact Pike Peters Ph: 03 9536 1918 E: Pike.Peters@porschebrighton.com.au
With load change responses and the alternating interplay of accelerator and brakes, participants learn, up close, how it feels to manoeuvre a Porsche safely around a curve with exciting lateral acceleration under these extreme conditions. In the top-level Ice Force Pro, experiences from previous training sessions are fully utilised (skilfully of course). And with one goal – perfecting your performance and keeping a cool head even under the most challenging of handling courses across different Porsche models. Ice Cup is a different experience, offering motorsport enthusiasts the opportunity to master the ice tracks in GT race cars while experiencing adrenaline-charged motorsport in wintry conditions. Unlike Ice Experience, Ice Force and Ice Force Pro, which use Area North and South,
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Ice Cup participants use Area X, which is specially prepared for the Ice Cup training, extracts the best from every race car and driver. Long and complex handling tracks ensure a high proportion of driving is completed. These areas don’t just push the participants to their limits but also allow them to grow as drivers. The Porsche Ice Experience team has secured the talents of one of the most successful long-distance drivers in the world, Richard Lietz. He is participating at selected training events in Finland during 2020, allowing participants to benefit from his experience and specialist knowledge. This is only possible during Ice Cup training. Richard Lietz has been a Porsche factory driver since 2007 and has already celebrated many successes in his years of service.
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Adam HARRIS
Workshop Manager Porsche Centre Brighton
Although Adam Harris didn’t say it, his background and obvious love of car racing means that he is thrilled to be involved in the Manthey-Racing/Porsche Centre Brighton tie-up.
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anthey-Racing is the company behind the Nürburgring record-breaking modified Porsche GT2RS, which has now arrived in Australia – but is only available from three Porsche dealerships. One of these is Porsche Centre Brighton (PCB) who can supply, fit and warrant Manthey-Racing (MR) parts. The Australian operations are the first retailers outside of Germany to be cleared to install the Porsche GT RS MR kit. This is obviously a significant honour, and Adam has it covered – even though it’s not his main job. As workshop manager for PCB, Adam oversees the whole workshop, manages the intake of work, and distributes this to his technicians to ensure that it is done to the highest possible standard.
“We currently have 10 technicians and three apprentices,” Adam says. “I have a deputy, and between the two of us we quality control.” Quality control is a mainstay of Adam’s work. Nothing leaves the workshop without being checked, driven and thoroughly inspected. And while a typical day includes some administrative work, opening the workshop and distributing jobs to the technicians, it is Adam’s knowledge of the brand that makes him indispensable. Adam started his career in the UK, working there until moving to Australia in 2010. He was trained as a Porsche mechanic from the outset, achieving Gold Level Master Technician status from Porsche. That makes Adam the go-to person for his technicians when a tricky technical issue arises. More importantly, he is also the go-to person when a customer has a problem that needs some extra care. “If an extra interface between the service advisor and the workshop is required, I can talk with the customer and help out,” he explains. “If the customer is trying to explain something, I can go and road test with them to gain a better understanding of what we are dealing with in the workshop so we can get it right first time.”
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Getting it right is an all-too obvious passion of Adam’s, due to his love of Porsches and the one car he would love to own – the Porsche 993, the last of the air-cooled Porsche models. But for the time being, he is more than happy to help other owners nourish their passion for the brand. What really gets Adam excited is when he is able to consult with customers who have purchased a Porsche GT RS and they want to explore the opportunities available using Manthey-Racing parts. “Customers come into the dealership with their GT RS, asking me to make it go faster and handle even better,” he notes. “They come in to investigate the options, and together we tailor a package to make their car more of a ‘track animal’.” The parts ‘package’ may involve changes to the brakes, aerodynamics or suspension. Adam is never happier than when he can help set up a Porsche to exactly suit the needs of his customer.
The MR aerodynamic package includes underbody components, canards, an enlarged rear diffuser and a bigger, more aggressive rear wing. Suspension upgrades include multi-adjustable coil-over dampers, springs and strut tops, while braking is enhanced via upgraded lines and pads. Lighter magnesium wheels are offered in a choice of finishes. “We’ve taken on Manthey-Racing because of the link between Manthey and Porsche,” Adam says. “I have a motorsport background and I’ve worked with Australian V8 Supercars with Kelly Racing. With Manthey being involved in motorsport, I am the ideal conduit to make sense of the technical aspects. “I can sit down with the customer and they tell me what they want to achieve; I then offer tailored solutions.” The workshop installs the MR items and then sets up the to the user’s exact specifications. “We have an area in the workshop whose sole purpose is Manthey. We can do the work there, then set the car up for the track and for the client,” Adam said. “With my motorsport experience it’s easy for me to explain to a customer what is on offer, establish what they want, and how to achieve it.”
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Looking for Something Extra-Special
Bespoke Porsches from Exclusive Manufaktur
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othing seems quite as special as choosing your new Porsche from the showroom floor, as you select your exterior colour, interior trim, distinct options, special accessories and distinctive wheels. But there is something even more exclusive available. This is Porsche’s Zuffenhausen-based special facility in Germany – Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur – located not far from the Stuttgart factory. Porsche’s Exclusive Manufaktur allows for personalised modification to be brought to life – be it more retro, ageless features; more bright, colourful paintwork; or more sporty, purposeful styling. Exclusive Manufaktur is Porsche’s luxury arm, a service which does everything from installing optional elements, custom-painted parts and replacement wheels through to building entire cars. The program has been available for some time. Originally it was called Sondereunschprogramm, but the company rebranded it in 1986 to Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur dedicating it to building extraordinary cars. Porsche estimates that around 40 percent of 911 models have had work done at this exclusive department, customising around 15,000 cars each year. Any new Porsche can get the Exclusive Manufaktur treatment, which extends to any part of the car, from trimming the seats in houndstooth to repainting the air vents a special colour. All the work is done by experts in their field who cut leather and hand-sew it with needle and thread, or prepare and paint the exterior to a lustrous finish. The more than 30 Manufaktur employees have access to an extremely wide range of visual and technical customisation options
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for the exterior and interior. On the exterior, the lighting, wheels, and even engine and drivetrain can all be personalised. Added to this is a wide range of special colours and high-quality materials such as leather, carbon, aluminium and elegant wood finishes for interior elements. The requirements for quality, technology, road safety and full compliance with international laws are all met. Only recently this speciality factory space was expanded by 33 percent and optimised again to create an even more efficient work area. Now the workshop boasts four new lifting platform stations, more space and a direct line to the finished vehicle loading station. With Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur a vehicle like the Taycan has at least 90 customisation options available and easily chosen from the range on offer. However, there’s no stopping there. If a customer wants a particular fabric used, it will be sourced, supplied and fitted. Many materials can be used. For example, different coloured stitching, extra carbonfibre, and all manner of individual touches can be done onsite. As an example of the workmanship, wheels take four days from start to finish to customise. First, they are painted in the base colour (e.g. red), then the whole wheel is painted black and a laser etches the black paint away in areas where the red detail is to be revealed. Finally the wheel is gloss clear coated. Aside from the laser etching, it’s a traditional process, all hand-done by craftsmen. The level of detail is exceptional, as are the vehicles themselves.
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Jorge Carnicero’s love affair with Porsche began in 1971 when he purchased a silver metallic Porsche 911 S with a sticker on the rear side window that read “Porsche Markenweltmeister 69, 70, 71.”
A masterpiece 49 years in the making Jorge Carnicero’s love affair began in 1971 when he purchased a silver metallic Porsche 911 S with a sticker on the rear side window that read “Porsche Markenweltmeister 69, 70, 71.” Carnicero didn’t know that “Markenweltmeister” meant Manufacturers’ World Champion.
His new car is a Porsche 911 GT3 Touring. Carnicero worked on the modifications together with Porsche’s individualision experts for almost a year, laying plans, revising them, comparing colours, and studying the structure of fabrics. Nothing was too difficult or time consuming for Exclusive Manufaktur.
The car’s appearance won his heart but the story behind it, which started with that sticker, swept him off his feet.
Then ...at some point, the ideas and emotions originally evoked in him by that original sticker on the side window of his first Porsche returned.
He has owned countless Porsches since then and had them configured to his specifications by the Exclusive Manufaktur, but it’s only now, nearly 50 years later, that he has come close to his ideal.
Carnicero’s new GT3 Touring also sports the emblem of the Manufacturer’s World Champion. He found a special material and place for it: in leather on the central console. It now reads “Porsche Markenweltmeister 15, 16, 17” in remembrance of his
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first great flame. This tiny detail reflects the essence of Carnicero’s delight in the unique design of his dream car. His theory is that the more you understand a work of art, the greater your passion for it – that is what Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur makes possible. The focus on design and engineering that dominated the many discussions with the people at the Manufaktur helped Carnicero better understand his car today and fuelled his love for it. He took a very targeted approach to configuring his GT3 Touring. Carnicero chose as the model for his GT3 Touring the millionth Porsche 911, a car that rolled from the production line in 2017 painted Irish Green. Despite his previous fondness for blue, his GT3 was painted British Racing Green in the Paint-to-Sample program at Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur. The British Racing Green is complemented by an interior featuring leather in Espresso with black accents and contrast stitching in Luxor Beige. Satin-finished mahogany, an option not available for standardproduction cars, highlights the historical concept. When Carnicero saw his almost-finished creation for the first time at the Exclusive Manufaktur in Zuffenhausen, he stood motionless for a long time, afraid that his ideas would ultimately disappoint g him in reality. That was totally unfounded.
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“We bring back these iconic looks and thus prove that Porsche will stay true to its roots, even in the age of electrification”
Heritage vehicles from Exclusive Manufaktur As part of Porsche’s Heritage Design strategy, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur has worked together with the ‘Style Porsche’ design department to design exceptional vehicle concepts that combine history with contemporary cars of today. The objective was to give exclusive sports cars the finishing touch using contemporary interpretations of design elements from past icons of the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur worked on these concepts with ‘Style Porsche’ as part of the company’s Heritage Design Strategy, reinventing 911 models using iconic elements from Porsche vehicles dating back to the 1950s through to the 1980s.
One of these was a 911 Speedster, showcased in 2019 at the New York Auto Show and providing an insight into the design of these ‘Lifestyle’ vehicles. Additional special models are to follow in limited numbers. “To us, it is vital to transport the brand’s values into the future. Heritage Design models represent an essential addition to contemporary hybrid and electric vehicles which are dedicated to technical innovation,” says Boris Apenbrink, Director Exclusive Manufaktur Vehicles at Porsche AG. According to Ivo van Hulten, Director Interior Design Style at Porsche, the company has set benchmarks in terms of design and styling from the the outset. Nowadays, vehicles from many different eras have become cherished as style icons.
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“We bring back these iconic looks and thus prove that Porsche will stay true to its roots, even in the age of electrification,” Boris asserts. Heritage Design models put special colours and materials in the spotlight. They characterise the special models’ iconic appearance.
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“Old colour and equipment cards, museum vehicles, design elements from the corresponding era – we took all this as our inspiration to reinterpret the design language of the past,” Mr van Hulten says.
The interior textiles play a particularly vital role in this process. Stylistically dominant elements, such as corduroy, the Pepita pattern, the Pasha pattern and tartans are redesigned, comprehensively tested and produced with cutting-edge material characteristics for these special models.
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o one understands that more than the enthusiasts at the Porsche Centre Brighton. That’s why we have included a driving route to take you out of the suburbs and onto the Mornington Peninsula. It’s a very circuitous route, but one you will love sharing with your Porsche.
Driving
This is not just a drive, but also an opportunity to enjoy your car and the excellent attractions that await you in places like Red Hill, Flinders, Cape Schanck and Arthurs Seat.
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Let’s start… Without doubt the best place to start is at the Porsche Centre Brighton, where you can drop in on a Saturday morning and take a look at what’s new in the showroom while you sip your first cappuccino or latte of the day. With the first coffee stop under your belt, hop back in your Porsche and head down Nepean Highway southbound.
Porsches are not your A-to-B cars – that is unless you take them on a weekend drive where you can really enjoy the intrinsic vitality that rears its head once you venture onto the open road. That’s when the full enjoyment of owning one of these coveted sports cars comes to fruition.
The map and directions will have you on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway quickly, and well on your way to the first stop which is a driver change – if you’re willing to give up a seat behind the wheel, that is. If not, keep going on the freeway until you reach Foxeys Hangout.
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DROMANA Heronswood House
to Melbourne
Arthurs Seat Eagle
MORNINGTON PENINSULA
RED HILL
Charlie’s Auto Museum
Foxeys Hangout
Red Hill Brewery
MAIN RIDGE
Red Hill Rail Trail The Giddy Bullfrog Gallery Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens
Cape Schanck Olive Estate
CAPE SCHANCK FLINDERS
Full written instructions are available via this link: https://goo.gl/maps/KEg1Sg5E5cvmXfXr8
Foxeys Hangout – 795 White Hill Rd, Red Hill
Red Hill Rail Trail – 155 Shoreham Rd, Red Hill South
Foxeys is a small winery where you can be confident you won’t be overrun by a bus full of eager tourists as the winery doesn’t accept anything larger than a car.
After a wine tasting and a few bites to eat, perhaps it’s time for a walk and there is a perfect spot in Merricks – the Red Hill Rail Trail.
The Foxey’s Hangout label was inspired by tales of massacre and murder surrounding an ancient eucalypt that once stood at the corner of Balnarring and Tubbarubba roads on the Mornington Peninsula. It’s worth going just to find out more about the two fox trappers and their demise.
Only four kilometres down the road from Foxey’s you can take a walk on the wild side – an old railway track, or perhaps once in the Porsche again it may be too soon for another stop. The starting point is at Merricks to the north side of the Station Ground Recreation Reserve.
Brothers Michael and Tony Lee own the vineyard and planted their first vine in 1997, at Merricks North near the iconic Peninsula road junction named Foxeys Hangout. They later took on the Massoni vineyard at Red Hill. The brothers have plantings of pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot gris.
The trail climbs steadily for two kilometres, providing good views over Western Port to Philip Island and the Nobbies.
Wine is made to drink with food so, if you try the wines you may want to stay to share a small plate. This is a farm to table restaurant.
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You can do this walk in either direction; the whole walk is six kilometres long and can take up to three hours, so be prepared with your walking shoes. Or take a shorter stroll if you feel the urge is too strong to take to the open road again. Wineries and food stops come thick and fast in this area but something that is a bit special is a craft beer brewery, and Red Hill Brewery is just 1.5 kilometres from The Red Hill Trail or g nearly six kilometres from Foxey’s Hangout.
Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens – 15 Red Hill-Shoreham Rd, Shoreham The Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens is planted with more than 1000 cypress trees and thousands of metres of pathways. Now more than three metres high and two metres thick, the Maze keeper clips the hedges three times a year to keep it sculpted into a curvaceous challenge to find each of the four mosaic flags in the two halves of the maze. The task takes you through hundreds of metres of winding paths in the South Maze through to the Centre Garden – then you tackle the North Maze.
Red Hill Brewery – 88 Shoreham Rd, Red Hill South A diverse and changing array of beers is on tap at Red Hill Brewery, where beers are made hands-on in small batches with passion and skill. There’s a line-up of six beers available all year round which includes a large variety of ales and a wheat beer. Throughout the year it’s not unusual for the brewery to make more than 20 different styles, so there is always something new to try. The brewery also offers food matched to go perfectly with ales and beers. If you’re looking for something that doesn’t involve food or drink, then Red Hill also has a great selection of galleries. One of the most picturesque is the Giddy Bullfrog, which is situated deep in woodlands and operated by artist Gavin Byrt.
The Giddy Bullfrog Gallery – 38 Ocean View Ave, Red Hill South
Heading away from Red Hill and Shoreham, roughly 22 kilometres away is a totally different experience – a farm that produces bespoke olive oil from a variety of different olives harvested, washed and milled onsite.
Gavin Byrt is an art teacher on weekdays and a painter and sculptor on weekends, so his gallery is full of his own artworks and he is often seen onsite lurking behind an easel.
Cape Schanck Olive Estate – 145 Patterson Rd, Cape Schanck
Established more than 30 years ago, his gallery is built on five acres of bushland, which along with bullfrogs is the inspiration for Gavin’s art. But his gallery is no ordinary gallery. The peaceful and welcoming atmosphere is accompanied by the smell of hot scones, cake, soup and pizza, all of which he serves in his atrium café. Getting lost may not be on your mind when going for a weekend drive, but you don’t have to get lost with your Porsche. Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens around four kilometres from the Giddy Bullfrog is home to Australia’s oldest and most famous hedge maze, a beautiful circular rose maze, and the year-round flowering Lavender Labyrinth, all set among 25 acres of worldacclaimed gardens.
At the start of Autumn, olives are monitored on a weekly basis to gauge the optimum harvest time. When ready they are harvested and pressed within hours of picking in the onsite mill room. Each variety is picked and pressed separately, depending on its optimal fruit maturity. The Leccino olives produce a delicate oil, while the Coratina, Frantoio and Picual tend to be medium to robust in intensity and character. The Picholine oils are by far the most robust and aromatic. If driving your Porsche has stirred up your interest in motor cars then a trip another 15 kilometres long will see you outside Charlie’s Auto Museum, an eclectic mix of cars,vintage signs, motorcycles, models and other antiquities like old sewing machines.
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Charlie’s Auto Museum – 185 Purves Rd, Arthurs Seat
Arthurs Seat Eagle – 795 Arthurs Seat Rd, Arthurs Seat
Heronswood House – 105 Latrobe Parade, Dromana
Charlie Schwerkolt opened his museum in 1988 with a handful of cars and signs. Since then, it has expanded with numerous exhibits. The collection is not only rare but diverse, interesting and exciting. It is continually changing and growing.
The original chairlift at Arthurs Seat was built by Czech-born engineer Vladimir Hayek. It opened on 21 December 1960, rising 225m over nearly one kilometre and operating for more than 40 years under two owners, Dr Hayek and Richard Hudson, before being closed after several safety incidents in 2006.
Heronswood offers an idyllic location to escape from the crowds, relax and shop for a huge range of plants, heirloom seeds and garden hardware, as well as eating a delightful meal in an historic cottage.
Many unusual vehicles are on display including a 1954 Hudson Super Wasp, 1950 MGY, and Studebaker Avanti. It is also home to a great collection of microcars such as the Goggomobil, BMW Isetta, Messerschmit and Reliant Robin with around 15–20 motorcycles and scooters also part of the collection. Two kilometres further south on Purves Road you will no doubt see the Arthurs Seat Eagle, once known as the Arthurs Seat chairlift and also once home to the historic Arthurs Seat hillclimb event. Between 1992 and 2000, the Austin 7 Club ran a very successful historic hillclimb on the road leading up to Arthurs Seat, but even as early as 1935 the RACV held a hillclimb contest there.
It was replaced by the Arthurs Seat Eagle, an aerial gondola system supported and propelled by cables from above. The flight carries passengers between the base station in Dromana to the summit of Arthurs Seat, passing high over the beautiful Arthurs Seat State Park. A combination of enclosed and open cabins provides an all-weather experience for passengers.
The Diggers Garden Shop specialises in Diggers signature heirloom seeds, cottage flowers and edible plants that are complemented by a range of flowering shrubs and cool climate trees. But the must ‘go to’ is Heronswood’s Fork to Fork Restaurant, located within the historic Heronswood House that offers a seasonal menu using fresh produce grown in the onsite gardens and local Peninsula produce paired with a premium wine list featuring local Trofeo Estate wines.
Certainly by now, whether you have stopped for a bite to eat or sampled wine or beer, got lost in a maze or viewed the bay from a gondola, it is time to sit down for a meal – but after such a perfect drive through some of the best roads the Mornington Peninsula offers, it can’t be somewhere ordinary. And Heronswood House is certainly not ordinary, and not just a place to eat.
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nly in Australia can a woman with drive tap into the world of Porsche cars with her own exclusive ‘club’, because woman with drive by Porsche is just that – a special place where women with passion, intelligence and confidence come together to inspire and support each other.
Six years ago, the idea was to provide successful and discerning Australian women with an avenue to connect with each other and with Porsche; to build new relationships and expand horizons; to grow their potential. Porsche recognised that there is an emergent genre of Australian women who have a Porsche mindset, not necessarily a Porsche car, who should be given the opportunity to connect and leverage off each other – opinion leaders.
“We started out as an online magazine for the Porsche woman with a Porsche mindset – passionate, intelligent, confident, successful and discerning,” Stephanie Weiser, Porsche Australia says.
“We launched the online magazine that provided content for these women. It featured editorials across travel, style, food and drink, health and fitness, business and also stories on women with drive.” The online magazine was so well received that it has been incorporated into the Porsche fold, integrating its unique content into the pages of the company’s ‘newsroom’ portal. There, stories are featured that show the many and varied women in the Porsche world such as Sabine Schmitz, who has completed more than 30,000 laps of the Nürburgring and taken out quite a few victories in Porsche cars.
Powered by Porsche But woman with drive is not just about female drivers – it is so much more than that. The magazine features fresh, vibrant and informative stories that are easy to read and relevant to women such as the feature on Eva Chen, who swapped her career in print journalism to become Instagram’s Director of Fashion Partnerships. It didn’t stop with the publication of a magazine either. woman with drive then looked ahead to more exciting ventures to ensure that it captured the essence of today’s vital women, tapping into the myriad of female talent available to work as ambassadors. Media personality Sonia Kruger was the first ambassador, then winter Olympian Tora Bright. From there the ideas came quickly, and so woman with drive held events and media launches. “We realised when we did those initial small events that it would be good to do an off-line event, so in 2015 we did our first woman with drive lunch leading up to the Australian Grand Prix. Since then, we do one every Thursday before the GP,” Ms Weiser says.
The line-up of women with drive speakers for the 2020 Australian Grand Prix were all exceptionally worthy, entertaining and inspiring. This year, three world class female athletes shared their experiences at the lunch.
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Speakers at the 2020 woman with drive Ladies Luncheon were: Sally PEARSON OAM – Australian Olympic and World Hurdles Champion Kelsey BARBER – Australian Olympian and Javelin World Champion Morgan MITCHELL – Australian Olympian During any year it’s the pivotal role of woman with drive to offer a multitude of ways in which its ‘club’ of driven women can connect – via online and offline events, through its publication and on its special drive days.
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Porsche Centre Brighton recently hosted a Ladies’ Drive Day to the Mornington Peninsula. The full ranges of Porsche vehicles were tested, with drivers swapping at nominated intervals to experience the capability of each car. The route superbly showcased the beauty of the Mornington Peninsula while testing every vehicle in the range.
Cooper Murray’s Clean Sweep at Adelaide 500
Porsche Centre Brighton – sponsored Cooper Murray made it a clean sweep of all three races in the opening round of the 2020 Porsche PAYCE Carrera Cup Australia championship held in South Australia at the Adelaide 500 on 20–23 February.
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he 18-year-old won a shortened third race of the weekend after once again making a near-perfect start from pole position and leading the field through the opening lap. Murray took his sixth career race victory leading David Wall and the second Porsche Centre Brighton – sponsored car of Dale Wood. Wood entered the Porsche one-make series in 2018 after a lengthy stint as a fulltime driver in Supercars. Murray never put a foot wrong all weekend to kickstart his campaign in style. This win not only puts him in the lead of the Michelin Junior class, but also gives him the top spot in the outright standings. This is only Murray’s second season in the series. “It’s a great way to start our 2020 campaign – three races, three wins and the championship lead, you can’t ask anything more than that,” Murray said. “It’s a great confidence boost going into the Grand Prix in a few weeks, as well as the Porsche Michelin opportunity to head to Le Mans and watch that race with Porsche. “It’s been a great start to the season.” Dale Wood battled in the opening lap of the race after making a flying start from the third row and challenging Wall for second. The Porsche Payce Carrera Cup Australia consists of 25 races across eight rounds in Adelaide and at the Australian Grand Prix, Phillip Island, Darwin, Townsville, The Bend in South Australia, Bathurst and the Gold Coast.
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OVERALL RACE RESULTS
Bathurst pole for Porsche
1. Gounon/Soulet/Pepper Bentley Continental GT3, 314 laps 2. Parente/Barnicoat/Blomqvist McLaren 720S GT3, 314 laps 3. Van Gisbergen/Whincup/Götz Mercedes AMG GT3, 314 laps 4. Jaminet/Pilet/Campbell Porsche 911 GT3 R, 314 laps 7. Werner/Preining/Cairoli Porsche 911 GT3 R, 314 laps 9. Bamber/Vanthoor/Lowndes Porsche 911 GT3 R, 312 laps 10. S. Grove/B. Grove/Barker Porsche 911 GT3 R, 312 laps 11. Calvert-Jones/Dumas/Evans Porsche 911 GT3 R, 311 laps
Australian Matt Campbell gave Porsche its first major pole position at Mount Panorama with a stunning lap in the Top 10 Shootout for the 2020 Bathurst 12 Hour in his Absolute Racing 911 GT3 R at the opening round of this year’s Intercontinental GT Challenge on 2 February 2020.
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he Porsche works driver turned the fastest lap of the day (2:03.554 minutes) in qualifying. Thirty-three of the cars racing were GT3 cars – a Bathurst 12-Hour record.
NED Racing Team had Porsche works driver Romain Dumas (France), Porsche Junior Jaxon Evans (New Zealand) and David Calvert-Jones (Australia).
Porsche raced over the finish line for a one-two in the Pro-Am class with Grove Racing ahead of the NED Racing Team. Altogether five 911 racers finished in the top 11 after a race peppered with safety car periods; three Porsches were on the same finishing lap as the outright winner, a Bentley Continental.
Absolute Racing campaigned two vehicles with Porsche works driver Matt Campbell (Australia) and Frenchmen Mathieu Jaminet and Patrick Pilet.
Grove Racing claimed first place in the Pro-Am class with Australians Stephen Grove, Brenton Grove and Ben Barker (Great Britain). The Porsche NED Racing Team secured second in the category. Last year’s winners, EBM, with Porsche works driver New Zealander Earl Bamber, shared driving duties with Laurens Vanthoor (Belgium) and Australian Craig Lowndes.
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Porsche works driver Dirk Werner (Germany) and Porsche Young Professional Thomas Preining (Austria) teamed up with Matteo Cairoli (Italy). Round two of the Intercontinental GT Challenge will be held at Spa in Belgium from 23 to 26 July; the most important championship for GT3 sports cars will be contested at the legendary 24-hour race in Belgium’s Ardennes region.
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Porsche Centre Brighton Gala Opening Porsche Centre Brighton officially opened its newly expanded dealership in early December 2019, more than doubling its original footprint. We extended an invitation to all our customers to join us on the evening to sample a selection of delicious food and wine, be entertained by Deborah Conway, and view an extraordinary selection of retro vehicles. PM Group CEO Robert Gattereder officially opened the event, launching the new Cayenne CoupĂŠ on the evening. More than 300 guests joined the celebrations.
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Extremely passionate about sustainable design, Paul appreciates the importance of balanced and harmonious local environments. With business partner Kris Coeurleroi, Paul recently opened Feliz Home & Furniture in Brighton’s Bay Street. We asked for Paul’s thoughts on future directions in interior design. Trends: Increasing environmental consciousness now extends to interior design choices. Clients are more aware about their furnishings’ origins, composition and manufacture, with classic, sustainable aesthetics replacing short-term fashion-oriented spaces. Colours: Richer tones are dominating, from moss greens to peat browns, with sharp citrus touches. Patterned and textured fabrics will emerge, along with more extensive use of wallpaper.
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aul McQuillan’s extensive interior design career began at the Designers’ Guild in Kings Road, London. He then moved south – initially to New Zealand, then to Australia in 2007.
Interior design – balanced, harmonious and environmenally focused
Kitchens: Black accents will continue featuring heavily for lighting, handles and trims. Splashbacks now form every kitchen’s main visual statement, whether tiled, glazed, or embossed stainless steel. Lounges: Living spaces should evoke intimacy with a splash of excitement. Harmonious spaces can be enhanced by highlights such as rugs, patterned cushions, textured felt, and mood lighting. Bedrooms: Bold wallpaper on the main wall is often coupled with an elevated timber bed. Serenity is created by natural linen sheeting in solid colours, an occasional chair, or even an ottoman. Lighting: Judiciously chosen pendant lighting, supported by warm ambient lamps, enhances each room’s proportions. Flooring: Open-planned living areas need large rugs to define them. Overdyed antique rugs imbue spaces with authenticity, while large round rugs infuse linear spaces with warmth by softening harsh lines. Feliz Home & Furniture, 291 Bay Street, Brighton. New Showroom opening in April 2020. www.felizhome.com.au
Sensory pleasure in the new 718 GTS models To the Porsche Centre Brighton we welcome two new models of Porsche’s mid-engined sports car range – the 718 Cayman GTS and the 718 Boxster GTS
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oth the Cayman GTS and Boxster GTS two-seaters have a willing 294kW engine combined with a manual six-speed transmission mated to a sporty exhaust that results in exceptional power and a very rewarding driving experience. Each can sprint to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and achieve a top speed of 293 km/h. With exceptionally precise handling, agile steering and responsive cornering, the chassis combines dynamic handling with suspension comfort suitable for everyday use. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is standard. Among the performance components are Porsche Stability Management (PSM) with selectable PSM Sport mode, the Sport Chrono package and Porsche Torque
Vectoring (PTV) with a mechanical limitedslip rear differential. For Australia, additional standard equipment includes cruise control, seat heating, heated multi-function steering wheel, twozone automatic climate control, the light design package, alarm system with interior surveillance and a windscreen with grey top tint. Other features are Park Assist with reversing camera, Porsche Dynamic Light System and automatically dimming mirrors, navigation with Porsche Connect, digital radio and Apple CarPlay with Siri voice recognition. They will land in Australia mid-2020 and can be ordered now.
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Macan GTS completes the compact SUV range Porsche’s sportiest Macan will be in Australia early in 2020 boasting a 2.9 litre V6 bi-turbo engine now delivering 15kW more power (280kW). This combined with the PDK dualclutch transmission and Sport Chrono package, means zero to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds.
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his performance has earned the Macan the GTS badge – not only for its speed, but for its specially tuned Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) damping control system. The chassis has been lowered 15 millimetres for greater lateral dynamics and adaptive air suspension is optionally available lowering it a further 10 millimetres. Enhancing the interior’s sporty and elegant characteristics are high quality materials such as Carmine Red or Crayon leather upholstery, emphasised by Alcantara on the seat centre panels. Console armrests and door panels are highlighted with the use of brushed aluminium panels throughout.
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A multifunction leather sports steering wheel with shift paddles is standard, as are sports seats with side bolsters. Comfort seats with 14-way adjustment are available. The new Macan GTS is equipped with a multitude of country-specific standard equipment including driver memory package, digital radio, Apple CarPlay with Siri voice recognition, ParkAssist with reversing camera and Surround View, privacy glass, side airbags in the rear, an extended 75-litre fuel tank, and auto-dimming mirrors. The new Macan GTS is available to order now.
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From a Packing Crate to a Palace In 1960, the original Portsea Surf Life Saving Club (PSLSC) in Victoria was housed in a packing crate – well, the building was made from a packing crate. Today, 60 years later, it has been transformed into a stunning clubhouse, with a current membership just recently exceeding 4000.
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his new clubhouse, opened in 2019, sits in one of the most unforgiving environments in Australia and its construction required the use of a timber that could withstand salt, water and wind. That called for large, commercialgrade Blackbutt timber, which is the dominant design feature of the building, wrapping the entire façade.
Without doubt, the remarkable new clubhouse design gains the attention of passers-by. For the Members and community, though, PSLSC is a place to enjoy the camaraderie afforded by the club, and a place to look out wistfully across the sweeping sandy beach and over the rolling sea. It is also a hive of activity for young and older club members.
PSLSC’s clubhouse is located on the cliff face of Mt Levy Beach, better known as Portsea Back Beach, where the club has operated since 1949 to protect the lives of swimmers, and they have saved many lives in that time. The original packing crate clubhouse was located just 200 metres east of the current clubhouse.
PSLSC is especially busy in summer when its volunteer life savers patrol the beach every weekend from the beginning of December until Easter. As a volunteer emergency services provider, their primary role is to train lifesavers and upskill members. With over 1000 having participated in the training and education
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programs this season, PSLSC is now one of the largest in the State, having rescued over 5300 swimmers and prevented many more from drowning. The Club now hosts a number of community events annually over the summer period, including the Portsea Swim Classic, which again this year attracted record numbers of participants and spectators. Foot and swimming traffic at Portsea back beach has increased markedly over the past few years, which means that more resources were needed to ensure everyone’s safety.
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Throughout the year, the club provides more than just lifesaving duties on the back beach; it also gives lectures and presents demonstrations on water safety to organisations and schools in the Mornington Peninsula. Children between the ages of 8 and 14 are encouraged to join in the club’s Nipper program, and it also conducts a live-in Bronze Medallion camp to provide intensive training for more than 90 young people in skills for becoming a qualified surf lifesaver. Porsche Centre Brighton are proud sponsors of the PSLSC, and we encourage all to support the club’s ongoing activities. www.portseasurf.com.au
Share Your Passion Porsche Club of Victoria Porsche Centre Brighton welcomed the Porsche Club of Victoria to host their February general meeting.
855 Nepean Highway Brighton VIC 3186 P: 03 9536 1911 W: www.porschebrighton.com.au
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ust over 250 Porsche Club of Victoria Members attending the February event were officially welcomed by PM Group CEO Robert Gattereder, also a Porsche enthusiast who has owned many Porsches over the years.
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Porsche Centre Brighton management also attended on the evening, including General Manager Chris Green, After Sales and Service Manager Michael Smith and Parts Manager Mark Eldridge – all there to enjoy the unmistakable camaraderie that is evident at all Porsche Club Victoria events.
On Sunday 1 March, the annual Summer Run to the Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) was held. The RGYC club rooms overlook Corio Bay with views through to the You Yangs.
In addition to experiencing the new facilities at Porsche Centre Brighton, the object of any club night is to socialise, revive friendships, make new ones and whet appetites – not only for food and refreshments, but also for the exciting club year ahead. Five bi-monthly meetings are held throughout the year, which include dinner, socialising and presentations by a variety of guest speakers from all walks of life and motorsport.
Porsche Registers Depending on the Porsche you own, you are automatically a member of that model’s Register. The Registers exist for cars of a particular year group or type and offer technical information events specific to that group and friendly social events. These groups tend to be smaller and quite intimate, fostering lasting friendships. For example, 911 and other register members were invited to club member Robert Buttery’s hangar at Essendon Airport to view and discuss the rare PFM 3200 engine fitted to Robert’s Mooney light aircraft. This PFM 3200 engine is similar to the engine fitted to the Mid 911 “G” Series cars. Porsche produced fewer than 80 of these, and there are now only about 20 worldwide.
There are always social events on offer with day runs, as well as occasional overnight and multi-day runs within Victoria and interstate.
The event is an organised drive to Geelong, then canapés on the lawn of the RGYC followed by a meal.
Contributors Mandy PARRY-JONES Tim ROBERTS Jill JOHNSON Design Brigid FRASER Photography Lisa SAAD
Porsche Trackside
Courtesy of Porsche AG
With Porsche having such an interest and success in motorsport, the club’s track program features circuit, hillclimb and motorkhana events at tracks such as Sandown, Phillip Island, Winton, Bryant Park and Broadford.
Guy LAVOIPIERRE Foxey’s Hangout Photo by Hannah WARD Arthurs Seat Eagle Photo from Tourism Partnerships, Arthurs Seat Eagle Cooper Murray Photos by Mark HORSBURGH (Edge Photography)
There are championships on offer but also a noncompetitive Entrée group who come to enjoy the competition and gain experience. They are offered instruction and runs without the pressure of competition.
Porsche Club of Victoria Photos by Ron WIDDISON
On Sunday 29 March the club will be racing at Sandown, located in suburban Melbourne and easily accessed. This is a great event to come and see if you have an inkling that racing may be in your blood. Everyone in the Porsche Club is an enthusiast, and the Club provides the ideal avenue to share your passion with a group of fantastic fun-loving people. For further enquiries regarding upcoming Club activities or membership email administrator@pcv.com.au
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