Editorial: Wanderlust

Big goals require perseverance, adaptability, and the courage to break new ground – and people who push the boundaries to make their Porsche dreams come true.

Dear Readers,

When you set out on a journey, you never know exactly what lies beyond the next bend. The destination may be clear, but the route that leads there often reveals itself only along the way.

Several stories in this issue of Christophorus speak of that idea. They tell of people who push boundaries, projects that demand patience, and the conviction that ambitious goals are often achieved only one step, or stage, at a time. Join us as we follow a 911 on its journey from Zuffenhausen to Tahiti, accompany an endurance athlete across the Australian outback, and travel with two Porsche enthusiasts on their adventure from Tierra del Fuego to Alaska.

These stories remind us that remarkable achievements are rarely the result of a straight path. They require perseverance, adaptability, and the courage to explore new directions.

The road to the future has also become more challenging for the automotive industry. Technologies, markets, and economic conditions are evolving at an unprecedented pace. Much that seemed certain just a few years ago is viewed differently today. While this presents new challenges, it also opens up new opportunities.

Porsche’s strategic realignment is guided by a clear objective: to strengthen our brand, inspire our customers, and position our company for even greater long-term resilience. Over the past several months, we have made important decisions in pursuit of that goal. These decisions sharpen our focus on what has always defined Porsche: exceptional products, engineering excellence, and the ability to inspire a sense of desire across generations. And they reinforce what makes us unmistakably Porsche: our sports car DNA, expressed through design, performance, driving pleasure, heritage, and exclusivity.

Perhaps that is the most important lesson any long journey can teach us: Not every stage unfolds as expected. What matters is keeping the destination firmly in sight while remaining willing to adjust course as circumstances change. Porsche has always pursued its path with a clear sense of purpose: to keep evolving while remaining unmistakably true to itself. That will always be our benchmark.

I hope you enjoy this inspiring issue.

With warmest regards,

Dr. Michael Leiters
CEO

Text by

Dr. Michael Leiters

Chairman of the Executive Board of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

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Consumption data

Macan 4S

WLTP*

20.5 – 17.7 kWh/100 km
0 g/km
A Class

Macan 4S

Fuel consumption* / Emissions*

Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 20.5 – 17.7 kWh/100 km

CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 0 g/km

CO₂ class A