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It’s all about racing: In this episode of Porsche Top 5 the Porsche factory driver Sven Müller and Porsche Esports Supercup champion Joshua Rogers take us on the real and virtual track to talk about common facts of racing and simracing.
In the heat of the summer it is time to look at the best cars that could bring us some coolness while driving towards a beautiful beach, a majestic mountain or just to a breathtaking view....
Born on the racetrack. Built for the road. The Audi R8 Coupe sets standards: with a power output of 540 hp, a top speed of 320 km/h and an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, the top variant, i.e. the Audi R8 V10 plus, delivers stunning performance, which is further underlined by its even more honed design. There is no doubt that the Audi R8 Coupe has motorsport in its genes.
It’s all down to this line, a mere stroke on paper. And yet it marks a a new beginning. The coupé-like roofline of the Macan and the striking rear—with its shape so typical of Porsche—evoke the tight, unmistakable flyline of the 911. But this time, it’s not just a reminder of the Porsche icon. Rather, the shape, including the rear spoiler, is a groundbreaking innovation in the all-electric SUV segment. “The active aerodynamic elements all contribute significantly to the range,” says aerodynamics specialist Thomas Wiegand. “We have a rear spoiler that raises automatically, active cooling flaps at the front air intakes, and flexible covers on the underbody.” Located in the same building as the Style Porsche design department, the Weissach wind tunnel gives form and shape to the streamlining of the newly developed Macan. It’s the first Porsche based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) created in collaboration with Audi. This platform not only benefits from development synergies, but is also highly flexible, enabling Porsche to implement its own technical and brand-specific objectives. Full electrification of the popular model line is an important milestone on the path to ensuring that more than 80 percent of the new cars are fully electrified in 2030—depending on the demand of customers and the development of electromobility in the respective regions of the world.
Ahead of the Porsche Singapore Classic, the Porsche Brand Ambassador Paul Casey immerses himself in the world of the sports car manufacturer when visiting the new Porsche Studio in Singapore. The Englishman will tee off together with a top international line-up at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club from 21 to 24 March.