Dare to Dream Célia Martin, Michelle Gatting, and Rahel Frey have had to fight hard to fulfill their dream of professional racing and want to inspire other women with their stories. Christophorus had the opportunity to accompany the three of them throughout the World Endurance Championship (WEC) season – and experience their highs and lows firsthand.
When Dreams Learn to Dance Ballet is a form of art that unites music, choreography, and performance. Despite discipline and talent, very few dancers ever make it to the first row. The Turbo for Dreams project supports 10 up-and-coming South Korean dancers on their paths to becoming soloists – with a visit to the Stuttgart Ballet.
Backflip into the Future As a jet ski champion, stuntwoman, and entrepreneur, Christy Swaid loves speed and precision and has a zest for life. Following a series of personal tragedies, a new world record turned her life around.
Editorial: In a Class of Its Own The Cayenne Electric is the most powerful production Porsche ever – and takes Porsche into new dimensions of performance.
Peter Thonet The entrepreneur led the furniture manufacturer Thonet into the future in its fifth generation. Learn more Richard Hammond Top Gear legend Richard Hammond talks about his love of the 911 – and competes with a Taycan against an electric airplane. Learn more Jeff Staple In 2005, fashion designer Jeff Staple triggered a hype with the Nike “Pigeon Dunk” sneaker. Today, the limited-edition shoe is worth around 96,000 US dollars. In 911 Love, Staple talks about his passion for Porsche. Learn more Jeff Zwart Jeff Zwart was born in 1955 and his heart has been beating for Porsche ever since. He is not only a collector and racing driver, but is also an icon of the American Porsche community. Learn more Michelle Gatting Race car driver Michelle Gatting makes history with the Iron Dames race team when she crosses the finish line in Bahrain in the 911 RSR-19 – and takes the class win. Learn more Marc Fornes Star architect Marc Fornes designed the futuristic sculpture, which served as a gigantic garage for the world premiere of the Macan in Singapore. Learn more Dossier: Innovation Showroom: Cayenne Electric The Cayenne Electric marks the debut of the most powerful production Porsche ever. Christophorus presents it in all its glory in the “Showroom.” Power to the Max Thanks to its electric drives, the Cayenne Electric boasts both remarkable and unexpected qualities. In the run-up to the world premiere, Christophorus takes a few laps on the Porsche Experience Center course in Leipzig. Up to Date The Cayenne Electric made its debut with a newly developed Driver Experience featuring Porsche’s Digital Interaction concept, which enables a whole new level of customization unmatched by any other Porsche before it. TECHNIQUE How Does Inductive Charging Work in the New Cayenne Electric? Park your vehicle and charge it – contactlessly. What we are already used to with smartphones and other devices now also works with sports cars. A first for Porsche. Learn more A Success All Around Porsche and Michelin joined forces to develop the MICHELIN Pilot Sport S 5 for the 911 GT3 RS, a street-legal tire that’s suitable for wet conditions and cooler temperatures at the bookends of the track day season. In addition to the digital creation process, a special analog tool played a key role. Learn more Dynamic Dominance A current of 900 amperes delivers so much more electric energy to the electric motor at the rear axle than ever before. That and many other optimizations allow the Taycan Turbo GT to achieve top speeds. Learn more How Do You Produce Three Drive Types on a Single Assembly Line? Autonomous processes and innovative robot technology: to incorporate the all-electric Macan into the production line at the Porsche plant in Leipzig, the centerpiece of production – the marriage – was completely reinvented. Learn more Why Is the New Macan So Efficient at Charging? The development of the all-electric Macan focused on one thing in particular: seamless integration into everyday driving. Learn more A Shining Light The new Porsche Cayenne recently celebrated its global premiere, alongside the first HD Matrix LED headlight worldwide, which transforms a night drive into an illuminating show of lights. Learn more That is why the chassis of the 911 Dakar is the most versatile sports chassis in the world Ice and rally tracks, desert seas and scree: for optimum handling, Porsche combines the off-road characteristics of an SUV with the agility of a sports car in the 911 Dakar. Learn more Community Energy Registro Italiano E-motion is the world’s first Porsche Club for all-electric sports cars. One weekend in September, 131 participants and 73 electric vehicles set out on the club’s first-ever road trip – to Hans-Peter Porsche’s Traumwerk museum just outside of Salzburg – launching a new era of Porsche community. The Perfect Choice The 911 Dakar was the first Porsche ever to participate in the notorious Rally dos Sertões. The Piotto Vogts even drove it all the way to the starting line and used the roof tent as a mobile hotel. Icon: Racing DNA Since the 550 Spyder, the round instruments with the centrally positioned tachometer have been a defining feature of the Porsche cockpit – DNA that can also be found in the new Cayenne Electric. Porsche Moments The Porsche 959 and Carrera GT celebrate their anniversary. LAPTIME 2:41.452 Minutes At Spa-Francorchamps, racing driver Nick Tandy secured victory with his slowest lap. Learn more 3:36.50 minutes Jacky Ickx in one of the most legendary overtaking maneuvers in Le Mans history. Learn more Timing Is Everything In 1985, Hans-Joachim Stuck set records at Le Mans. In qualifying, he drove a lap time in the 962 C that was second to none. The best time was not beaten until 32 years later. Learn more Nail-Biter The Formula 1 finale of the 1984 season becomes a nerve-racking duel for team colleagues Niki Lauda and Alain Prost. Learn more 72 Hours of Loneliness Richard von Frankenberg brought his skills and racing expertise together in Christophorus, the first issue of which outlines his 1951 automotive world record with a Porsche 356 SL in the 1.5-liter class. Learn more The Unfinished Race In 1982, Jacky Ickx led a Porsche one-two-three victory. Only the photographer was disappointed. Learn more 1:43.104 min. In 1981, Rolf Stommelen secures pole position at the 24 Hours of Daytona with the Porsche 935. Learn more 3:13.60 min. With a stopped time of 3:13.60 minutes, Jackie Oliver's performance went down in the history books as the first Le Mans lap with an average speed of more than 250 kmh—it’s calculated to be exactly 250.457 kmh. Learn more Star power From Derek Bell to the Iron Dames and international pop icon Dua Lipa, Porsche arrived at Goodwood with famous names aplenty – but it was still the cars that topped the bill, with the latest-generation 911 GT3 and Cayenne Electric prototype stealing the show. High-performance art Painter Sophie Tea on how she transformed the ‘shapely, womanly’ Porsche Macan Electric with her unique creative vision. Amore Motore Drei Länder, drei Traumrouten, drei einzigartige Erlebnisse. Das war das Porsche-Gipfeltreffen in und um Bozen Ende September. Wir empfehlen: Fahren Sie die Strecken nach und verlieben Sie sich – ein weiteres Mal – in Ihren Porsche. Evolution einer Legende Er ist der wohl vielseitigste Sportwagen der Welt: Seit mehr als 60 Jahren findet sich der Porsche 911 in nahezu jede Rolle ein, ohne sich zu verlieren. Ob auf der Rennstrecke oder im Alltag – sein Charakter bleibt performant. Ein Blick auf die vielen Gesichter einer Ikone. Die Wüste bebt Endlose Weiten, extreme Temperaturschwankungen, vielfältigste Untergründe: Eine Fahrt durch die Wüste Gobi ist eine echte Herausforderung. Sänger und Schauspieler Emilio Sakraya stellt sich ihr – und entdeckt für jedes Abenteuer den richtigen Porsche. Most read Link Link Service Contact, subscriptions and downloads Link Experiencing the Pure Electric Power of the New Porsche Macan in Montenegro Montenegro, autumn 2024: the coastal roads of this beautiful country came alive with the hum of innovation and the roar of possibility as Porsche Central and Eastern Europe invited a group of 50 journalists to experience the new fully electric Porsche Macan. Link A Tribute to Transfăgărășan Celebrating two icons: The legendary Transfăgărășan highway in Romania has been a favourite among car enthusiasts for years. Known as “the road that touches the clouds,” it is hailed as one of the best drives in the world. In 2024, as the highway turned 50, the Porsche 911 Turbo model, also celebrated its 50th anniversary. Link Dreams Realised: The New Destination Porsche Center Sofia Porsche customers and enthusiasts have a new home in the city. Porsche Bulgaria has officially opened its most ambitious project yet: the Destination Porsche Center in Sofia. Link A Recharging Journey East: From Zagreb to Batumi Central and Eastern Europe is a dream destination for travellers seeking a unique experience. From the cobblestone streets of Zagreb to the sun-kissed shores of Bodrum, it seamlessly blends history with modernity. We set off to explore this fascinating region in an electric Porsche, making use of the extensive Porsche Destination Charging network to combine every trip with exciting stops and unforgettable impressions. Consumption data 911 Carrera GTS WLTP* 10.7 – 10.2 l/100 km 242 – 230 g/km G Class 911 Carrera GTS Fuel consumption* / Emissions* Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 10.7 – 10.2 l/100 km CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 242 – 230 g/km CO₂ class G 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet WLTP* 10.6 – 10.4 l/100 km 241 – 235 g/km G Class 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet Fuel consumption* / Emissions* Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 10.6 – 10.4 l/100 km CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 241 – 235 g/km CO₂ class G 911 GT3 RS WLTP* 13.2 l/100 km 299 g/km G Class 911 GT3 RS Fuel consumption* / Emissions* Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 13.2 l/100 km CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 299 g/km CO₂ class G 911 Turbo WLTP* 12.3 – 12.0 l/100 km 279 – 271 g/km G Class 911 Turbo Fuel consumption* / Emissions* Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 12.3 – 12.0 l/100 km CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 279 – 271 g/km CO₂ class G Cayenne Turbo Electric WLTP* 22.4 – 20.4 kWh/100 km 0 g/km A Class Cayenne Turbo Electric Fuel consumption* / Emissions* Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 22.4 – 20.4 kWh/100 km CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 0 g/km CO₂ class A Macan WLTP* 19.4 – 16.8 kWh/100 km 0 g/km A Class Macan Fuel consumption* / Emissions* Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 19.4 – 16.8 kWh/100 km CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 0 g/km CO₂ class A Macan 4 WLTP* 20.5 – 17.8 kWh/100 km 0 g/km A Class Macan 4 Fuel consumption* / Emissions* Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 20.5 – 17.8 kWh/100 km CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 0 g/km CO₂ class A Macan Turbo WLTP* 20.7 – 18.4 kWh/100 km 0 g/km A Class Macan Turbo Fuel consumption* / Emissions* Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 20.7 – 18.4 kWh/100 km CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 0 g/km CO₂ class A Taycan Turbo GT WLTP* 21.2 – 20.5 kWh/100 km 0 g/km A Class Taycan Turbo GT Fuel consumption* / Emissions* Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 21.2 – 20.5 kWh/100 km CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 0 g/km CO₂ class A Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package WLTP* 20.8 – 20.6 kWh/100 km 0 g/km A Class Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package Fuel consumption* / Emissions* Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 20.8 – 20.6 kWh/100 km CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 0 g/km CO₂ class A Taycan Turbo S WLTP* 20.0 – 17.8 kWh/100 km 0 g/km A Class Taycan Turbo S Fuel consumption* / Emissions* Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 20.0 – 17.8 kWh/100 km CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 0 g/km CO₂ class A
Peter Thonet The entrepreneur led the furniture manufacturer Thonet into the future in its fifth generation. Learn more
Richard Hammond Top Gear legend Richard Hammond talks about his love of the 911 – and competes with a Taycan against an electric airplane. Learn more
Jeff Staple In 2005, fashion designer Jeff Staple triggered a hype with the Nike “Pigeon Dunk” sneaker. Today, the limited-edition shoe is worth around 96,000 US dollars. In 911 Love, Staple talks about his passion for Porsche. Learn more
Jeff Zwart Jeff Zwart was born in 1955 and his heart has been beating for Porsche ever since. He is not only a collector and racing driver, but is also an icon of the American Porsche community. Learn more Michelle Gatting Race car driver Michelle Gatting makes history with the Iron Dames race team when she crosses the finish line in Bahrain in the 911 RSR-19 – and takes the class win. Learn more Marc Fornes Star architect Marc Fornes designed the futuristic sculpture, which served as a gigantic garage for the world premiere of the Macan in Singapore. Learn more
Jeff Zwart Jeff Zwart was born in 1955 and his heart has been beating for Porsche ever since. He is not only a collector and racing driver, but is also an icon of the American Porsche community. Learn more
Michelle Gatting Race car driver Michelle Gatting makes history with the Iron Dames race team when she crosses the finish line in Bahrain in the 911 RSR-19 – and takes the class win. Learn more
Marc Fornes Star architect Marc Fornes designed the futuristic sculpture, which served as a gigantic garage for the world premiere of the Macan in Singapore. Learn more
Showroom: Cayenne Electric The Cayenne Electric marks the debut of the most powerful production Porsche ever. Christophorus presents it in all its glory in the “Showroom.”
Power to the Max Thanks to its electric drives, the Cayenne Electric boasts both remarkable and unexpected qualities. In the run-up to the world premiere, Christophorus takes a few laps on the Porsche Experience Center course in Leipzig.
Up to Date The Cayenne Electric made its debut with a newly developed Driver Experience featuring Porsche’s Digital Interaction concept, which enables a whole new level of customization unmatched by any other Porsche before it.
How Does Inductive Charging Work in the New Cayenne Electric? Park your vehicle and charge it – contactlessly. What we are already used to with smartphones and other devices now also works with sports cars. A first for Porsche. Learn more
A Success All Around Porsche and Michelin joined forces to develop the MICHELIN Pilot Sport S 5 for the 911 GT3 RS, a street-legal tire that’s suitable for wet conditions and cooler temperatures at the bookends of the track day season. In addition to the digital creation process, a special analog tool played a key role. Learn more
Dynamic Dominance A current of 900 amperes delivers so much more electric energy to the electric motor at the rear axle than ever before. That and many other optimizations allow the Taycan Turbo GT to achieve top speeds. Learn more How Do You Produce Three Drive Types on a Single Assembly Line? Autonomous processes and innovative robot technology: to incorporate the all-electric Macan into the production line at the Porsche plant in Leipzig, the centerpiece of production – the marriage – was completely reinvented. Learn more Why Is the New Macan So Efficient at Charging? The development of the all-electric Macan focused on one thing in particular: seamless integration into everyday driving. Learn more A Shining Light The new Porsche Cayenne recently celebrated its global premiere, alongside the first HD Matrix LED headlight worldwide, which transforms a night drive into an illuminating show of lights. Learn more That is why the chassis of the 911 Dakar is the most versatile sports chassis in the world Ice and rally tracks, desert seas and scree: for optimum handling, Porsche combines the off-road characteristics of an SUV with the agility of a sports car in the 911 Dakar. Learn more
Dynamic Dominance A current of 900 amperes delivers so much more electric energy to the electric motor at the rear axle than ever before. That and many other optimizations allow the Taycan Turbo GT to achieve top speeds. Learn more
How Do You Produce Three Drive Types on a Single Assembly Line? Autonomous processes and innovative robot technology: to incorporate the all-electric Macan into the production line at the Porsche plant in Leipzig, the centerpiece of production – the marriage – was completely reinvented. Learn more
Why Is the New Macan So Efficient at Charging? The development of the all-electric Macan focused on one thing in particular: seamless integration into everyday driving. Learn more A Shining Light The new Porsche Cayenne recently celebrated its global premiere, alongside the first HD Matrix LED headlight worldwide, which transforms a night drive into an illuminating show of lights. Learn more That is why the chassis of the 911 Dakar is the most versatile sports chassis in the world Ice and rally tracks, desert seas and scree: for optimum handling, Porsche combines the off-road characteristics of an SUV with the agility of a sports car in the 911 Dakar. Learn more
Why Is the New Macan So Efficient at Charging? The development of the all-electric Macan focused on one thing in particular: seamless integration into everyday driving. Learn more
A Shining Light The new Porsche Cayenne recently celebrated its global premiere, alongside the first HD Matrix LED headlight worldwide, which transforms a night drive into an illuminating show of lights. Learn more That is why the chassis of the 911 Dakar is the most versatile sports chassis in the world Ice and rally tracks, desert seas and scree: for optimum handling, Porsche combines the off-road characteristics of an SUV with the agility of a sports car in the 911 Dakar. Learn more
A Shining Light The new Porsche Cayenne recently celebrated its global premiere, alongside the first HD Matrix LED headlight worldwide, which transforms a night drive into an illuminating show of lights. Learn more
That is why the chassis of the 911 Dakar is the most versatile sports chassis in the world Ice and rally tracks, desert seas and scree: for optimum handling, Porsche combines the off-road characteristics of an SUV with the agility of a sports car in the 911 Dakar. Learn more
Community Energy Registro Italiano E-motion is the world’s first Porsche Club for all-electric sports cars. One weekend in September, 131 participants and 73 electric vehicles set out on the club’s first-ever road trip – to Hans-Peter Porsche’s Traumwerk museum just outside of Salzburg – launching a new era of Porsche community.
The Perfect Choice The 911 Dakar was the first Porsche ever to participate in the notorious Rally dos Sertões. The Piotto Vogts even drove it all the way to the starting line and used the roof tent as a mobile hotel.
Icon: Racing DNA Since the 550 Spyder, the round instruments with the centrally positioned tachometer have been a defining feature of the Porsche cockpit – DNA that can also be found in the new Cayenne Electric.
2:41.452 Minutes At Spa-Francorchamps, racing driver Nick Tandy secured victory with his slowest lap. Learn more
3:36.50 minutes Jacky Ickx in one of the most legendary overtaking maneuvers in Le Mans history. Learn more
Timing Is Everything In 1985, Hans-Joachim Stuck set records at Le Mans. In qualifying, he drove a lap time in the 962 C that was second to none. The best time was not beaten until 32 years later. Learn more
Nail-Biter The Formula 1 finale of the 1984 season becomes a nerve-racking duel for team colleagues Niki Lauda and Alain Prost. Learn more
72 Hours of Loneliness Richard von Frankenberg brought his skills and racing expertise together in Christophorus, the first issue of which outlines his 1951 automotive world record with a Porsche 356 SL in the 1.5-liter class. Learn more
The Unfinished Race In 1982, Jacky Ickx led a Porsche one-two-three victory. Only the photographer was disappointed. Learn more
1:43.104 min. In 1981, Rolf Stommelen secures pole position at the 24 Hours of Daytona with the Porsche 935. Learn more
3:13.60 min. With a stopped time of 3:13.60 minutes, Jackie Oliver's performance went down in the history books as the first Le Mans lap with an average speed of more than 250 kmh—it’s calculated to be exactly 250.457 kmh. Learn more
Star power From Derek Bell to the Iron Dames and international pop icon Dua Lipa, Porsche arrived at Goodwood with famous names aplenty – but it was still the cars that topped the bill, with the latest-generation 911 GT3 and Cayenne Electric prototype stealing the show.
High-performance art Painter Sophie Tea on how she transformed the ‘shapely, womanly’ Porsche Macan Electric with her unique creative vision.
Amore Motore Drei Länder, drei Traumrouten, drei einzigartige Erlebnisse. Das war das Porsche-Gipfeltreffen in und um Bozen Ende September. Wir empfehlen: Fahren Sie die Strecken nach und verlieben Sie sich – ein weiteres Mal – in Ihren Porsche.
Evolution einer Legende Er ist der wohl vielseitigste Sportwagen der Welt: Seit mehr als 60 Jahren findet sich der Porsche 911 in nahezu jede Rolle ein, ohne sich zu verlieren. Ob auf der Rennstrecke oder im Alltag – sein Charakter bleibt performant. Ein Blick auf die vielen Gesichter einer Ikone.
Die Wüste bebt Endlose Weiten, extreme Temperaturschwankungen, vielfältigste Untergründe: Eine Fahrt durch die Wüste Gobi ist eine echte Herausforderung. Sänger und Schauspieler Emilio Sakraya stellt sich ihr – und entdeckt für jedes Abenteuer den richtigen Porsche.
Link Experiencing the Pure Electric Power of the New Porsche Macan in Montenegro Montenegro, autumn 2024: the coastal roads of this beautiful country came alive with the hum of innovation and the roar of possibility as Porsche Central and Eastern Europe invited a group of 50 journalists to experience the new fully electric Porsche Macan.
Link A Tribute to Transfăgărășan Celebrating two icons: The legendary Transfăgărășan highway in Romania has been a favourite among car enthusiasts for years. Known as “the road that touches the clouds,” it is hailed as one of the best drives in the world. In 2024, as the highway turned 50, the Porsche 911 Turbo model, also celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Link Dreams Realised: The New Destination Porsche Center Sofia Porsche customers and enthusiasts have a new home in the city. Porsche Bulgaria has officially opened its most ambitious project yet: the Destination Porsche Center in Sofia.
Link A Recharging Journey East: From Zagreb to Batumi Central and Eastern Europe is a dream destination for travellers seeking a unique experience. From the cobblestone streets of Zagreb to the sun-kissed shores of Bodrum, it seamlessly blends history with modernity. We set off to explore this fascinating region in an electric Porsche, making use of the extensive Porsche Destination Charging network to combine every trip with exciting stops and unforgettable impressions.