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Porsche achieved sales growth in 2021

After Rolls Royce’s record sales in 2021, Porsche also announced that it achieved sales growth of 11 percent compared to 2020. According to the report, Porsche sold over 300,000 cars in the previous year. Most importantly, the company has achieved growth in all parts of the world.

Porsche achieved the highest sales growth in the United States with 22 percent (70,025 cars), Germany with 9 percent (28,565 cars) and China with 8 percent (96,671 cars).

When it comes to Europe, 40 percent of total sales (86,160 cars) are plug-in hybrid and fully electric models. The best-selling Porsche model is the Macan (88,262 units), and what is most surprising is that the Taycan surpassed the 911 model in sales. The popular “elf” achieved a historic result with 38,464 units sold.

“Despite the challenges posed by the semi-conductor shortage and the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic we have been working hard to enable more customers than ever before to fulfill their dream of owning a Porsche. Demand remains high and our order books are looking very robust, so we start 2022 full of momentum and confidence in all regions of the world, ”said sales and marketing boss Detlec von Platen.

Of the other models, the Panamera (30,220 units) and the 718 Boxster / Cayman (20,502 units) sold the most. In the Asia-Pacific region, Africa and the Middle East, Porsche achieved sales growth of 8 percent with 131,098 cars sold.

Source: Porsche

Porsche 993 Speedster on the road

A few months ago, American tuner Gunther Werks introduced the Porsche 993 Speedster Remastered, and only 25 individuals will have the opportunity to own this model. It is based on the 911 model, with the body painted in a light green shade.

The Porsche Speedster is powered by a 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 435 hp (324 kW) at 7,800 rpm and 335 lb-ft (454 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission, and there are three driving modes on offer: Composed, Sport and Sport Plus. It is mounted on wide Continental tires.

Although similar to the models produced by Gunther Werks for a long time, Speedster has a slightly larger wheelbase, front and rear roll bars, adjustable suspension, carbon fiber front spoiler, centrally placed exhaust pipes, redesigned rear tail, revised differential.

The guys from YouTube channel TheSmokingTire tested the car on the road. The first thing they noticed was that the controls were havy and the clutch was nice and smooth. Overall, they were pleased with the vehicle’s performance.

Source: TheSmokingTire via YouTube

2005 Porsche Carrera GT sold for $ 1,902,000

A few days ago, the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT was sold for $ 1,902,000, which is a record amount for a used car. It is one of 1270 examples produced, and has only 780 miles (1,255 km) on the tachometer.

The Carrera GT is powered by a 5.7-liter V10 engine with 605 hp (445 kW) and 435 lb-ft (590 Nm) of torque at 5750 rpm. The engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission with a limited-slip differential. It is mounted on forged magnesium 19 and 20 inch rims wrapped in 265/35 (front) and 335/30 (rear) Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

The body of the car, made of carbon fiber, is painted in Guards Red with matching removable roof panels. The car comes with an electronically actuated rear spoiler, clutch rotors and brakes made of ceramic composites, as well as an original factory-fitted luggage set, factory books, keys, and a clean Carfax report.

Inside, sports seats made of carbon fiber and Kevlar are upholstered in black leather. The center console, door caps and dashboard are also upholstered in leather, and there are interior trim in magnesium, carbon fiber and aluminum.

Another example of the Carrera GT is currently on sale with only 250 miles on the odometer and is very close to breaking the record price of $ 1,902,000.

Source: Bring A Trailer