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Porsche is offering a roof tent for its 911 model

We are used to seeing Porsche cars with various modifications and accessories, but some are really unusual. A tent on a Porsche car is not so common, but now the Stuttgart-based company recommends owners to use a tent on their cars.

At Porsche Tequipment, they decided to expand the range of their already rich offer with additional equipment, which includes a roof tent that will be able to be placed on most Porsche models, including the 911. It is not suitable for the GT, Cabrio and Targa models, but it should also be noted that the hardcas on roof reduces the car’s top speed to 81 mph (130 km/h).

The tent is designed so that it does not require the roof racks that we see on most SUVs, and is housed in a Black/Light Gray or a Black/Dark Gray hardcase. The material from which it is made will be offered in two two-tone combinations suitable for all seasons. If you decide to buy it, you should know that with it you get high-density polyfoam mattresses (soon with heated blankets) but also that with a size of 210 cm x 130 cm (82.6-in x 51.5-in) it offers enough space to accommodate two adults persons.

The tent costs 4,980 euros and will be available from November.

Source: Porsche

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1989 Porsche 911 Turbo is the best restored Porsche

Restored cars are increasingly popular, especially when it comes to classics, and the American market is home to more classic Porsche sports cars than any other market. Every year, Porsche holds the Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge where the best of the best are chosen, and this year’s winner is the 1989 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo.

The car was restored by Champion Porsche dealership Florida, painted in K5 Dark Blue. Interestingly, engine displacement was increased by an additional 100 cc over the years, but Champion Porsche reverted to the original 3.3L turbocharged flat-six with 282 hp (210 kW) and 289 lb-ft (392 Nm) of torque.

Before the restoration, the car was not in the best condition, so some parts had to be replaced with original ones. “Taking a vehicle missing parts when the project began, Champion Porsche’s efforts to restore a well-appreciated and worn 930 Turbo exemplify our goal at Porsche Classic – keeping all classic Porsche models on the road,” said Jonathan Sieber, Manager Porsche Classic with PCNA .

This model was produced between 1974 and 1989, and is the last one with a G-body. It is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission that transmits power to the rear wheels. The 911 Turbo’s biggest competitor was a yellow 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Type 993 restored by Porsche Exchange, Chicago.

Champion Porsche really made an effort to restore the car to its original condition. “Not a single bolt was left unturned, and every single part was either replaced with new genuine parts from Porsche Classic or restored. Our mission was to restore our 1989 911 Turbo to exactly what the original factory build sheet called for, resulting in a true factory restoration,” said a representative of Champion Porsche.

Source: Champion Porsche

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Changes in Supervisory Board and Financial Services of Porsche

After the CEO of Porsche, Oliver Blume, took over the position of chief executive of the Volkswagen Group, there were also changes in the Supervisory Board of the company. According to information from the company, Porsche has decided to expand the Executive Board to promote successful development, by appointing Sajjad Khan as head of the IT team.

Sajjad Khan

“We look forward to being able to welcome Sajjad Khan, a proven digital expert, to the Board and thereby to strengthen our IT team in a critical position. Our industry is experiencing the greatest transformation in its history. We laid the strategic groundwork very early on. Our focus now is on implementation, which we want to continue to drive forward together with Sajjad Khan,” said Oliver Blume.

Sajjad Khan has a truly rich career. In 2001 he joined DaimlerChrysler where he worked in the fields of infotainment and since 2004 he has been working on the development of electronic components for vehicles. Since 2007, he has been the director of the e-car and electronic units, and since 2011 he has been Vice President of the BMW Group. For the last seven years he was Vice President of Daimler AG.

In addition to the new members of the Executive Board, Porsche also made a change at Financial Services GmbH (PFS) by appointing a new spokesperson for the Management Board. That position will be held by an experienced financial expert who, over the past nine years, has held senior positions within the Volkswagen Group, Volker Reichhardt.

Volker Reichhardt

“Porsche Financial Services GmbH is set to expand further by taking on responsibility for Porsche Drive. We are therefore delighted that we have been able to recruit a prominent industry expert to continue our planned course of growth,” said Lutz Meschke, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board and Member of the Executive Board for Finance and IT at Porsche AG.

One of the members of the Board of Directors of Porsche Financial Services GmbH is Michael Löffler, who was the head of sales and strategy management at Porsche. With this move, Porsche creates a more intensive network with the sales department and strengthens the connection between the parent company and the subsidiary.

Source: Porsche