03/2021 | Porsche Christophorus

400

03/2021

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“There’s this Christophorus feeling”

To mark the 400th issue, we get together with one of Christophorus magazine’s biggest fans: Dr. Wolfgang Porsche. In the “Porsche room” in Zell am See, he keeps a complete collection of every issue—from 1952 to today.

ICON: Number 1

The excursion leads to a picturesque Alpine setting. One should note Marianne Konnerth in the foreground. In her only appearance as a model, she wears a well-chosen outdoor outfit: a striped sweater whose colors match the yellow headlights and red interior of the Porsche 356. From Switzerland’s Klausen Pass, the photographer sends a clear message: women drive Porsches.

400 Issues—400 Covers

The inaugural issue of Christophorus magazine made its début in July 1952—full of stories from the Porsche family from the start. A chronological journey through the covers of Christophorus.

The Joy of Color

Jeffrey Docherty blends playfulness and hidden meaning with a passion for lines, colors, and historical racing cars into works of Porsche art. One of them graces the cover of the 400th issue of Christophorus.

Between Heaven and Earth

The Avus racecourse opened in Berlin one hundred years ago. This high-speed track—with its high-banked curve—became the venue for legendary competitions. Richard von Frankenberg, race-car driver and founder of Christophorus, loved this circuit although it very nearly cost him his life. His son looks back.

Consumption data

Macan GTS

WLTP*

11.7 – 11.3 l/100 km
265 – 255 g/km
G Class

Macan GTS

Fuel consumption* / Emissions*

Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 11.7 – 11.3 l/100 km

CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 265 – 255 g/km

CO₂ class G

Taycan 4 Cross Turismo (2023)

WLTP*

24.8 – 21.4 kWh/100 km
0 g/km
A Class

Taycan 4 Cross Turismo (2023)

Fuel consumption* / Emissions*

Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 24.8 – 21.4 kWh/100 km

CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 0 g/km

CO₂ class A

Taycan Cross Turismo Models (2023)

WLTP*

24.8 – 21.3 kWh/100 km
0 g/km
A Class

Taycan Cross Turismo Models (2023)

Fuel consumption* / Emissions*

Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 24.8 – 21.3 kWh/100 km

CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 0 g/km

CO₂ class A

Taycan Turbo (2023)

WLTP*

23.6 – 20.2 kWh/100 km
0 g/km
A Class

Taycan Turbo (2023)

Fuel consumption* / Emissions*

Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 23.6 – 20.2 kWh/100 km

CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 0 g/km

CO₂ class A