Porsche has hit the million with the 911 reaching this massive milestone.

• Zuffenhausen celebrates the original sports car and design icon

It is the quintessential sports car for everyday driving, and a style icon that is unmistakable as both the face and heart of the Porsche brand: the 911. In Zuffenhausen today, the one-millionth model rolled off the production line – a Carrera S in the special color "Irish Green," with numerous exclusive features following the original 911 from 1963. 

The two-door car remains the most important model in the product range and is key in helping Porsche maintain its position as one of the most prestigious car manufacturers in the world.

Dr. Wolfgang Porsche, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Porsche AG, has been a part of the development of the 911 since day one: "54 years ago, I was able to take my first trips over the Grossglockner High Alpine Road with my father. 

The feeling of being in a 911 is just as enjoyable now as it was then. That's because the 911 has ensured that the core values of our brand are as visionary today as they were in the first Porsche 356/1 from 1948."

The Porsche 911 established a new category and remains at the pinnacle of the premium sports car segment. In 2016 alone, 32,365 vehicles were delivered worldwide – more than ever before. Nevertheless, it has maintained its exclusivity over the decades and has become a coveted collector's item. 

The quality of the 911 and Porsche vehicles in general, is legendary. Over 70 percent of all Porsche cars ever built are still ready to drive today. In addition, the Porsche 911 can consistently be found at the top of quality rankings such as the "Initial Quality Study" from the U.S. market research institute J.D. Power.

The mythology of the Porsche 911 has been cultivated by countless motorsport successes. No other sports car embodies this recipe for success quite like the 911. More than half of Porsche's over 30,000 race wins can be credited to the iconic car, and it still thrills private motorsport enthusiasts around the world in numerous racing series.

Porsche has never strayed from the founding concept of the original 911. "But we have continued to enhance the technology of the 911, refining and perfecting the sports car," says Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG, "that's why it remains a state-of-the-art and technically innovative vehicle. We have also been able to expand the model line very successfully through derivatives."

One significant factor in this success is the production site at the headquarters in Zuffenhausen, where all 911s ever built have been manufactured. Today, all two-door cars – 911, 718 Boxster, and 718 Cayman – and their various derivatives are handled on one assembly line thanks to a sophisticated production approach. 

The assembly workers are experts in up to 200 different tasks and, with their passion and knowledge, they ensure that each Porsche is delivered with the quality typical of the brand. Uwe Hück, Chair of the Group Works Council of Porsche, says: "I cannot imagine the success story of the 911 without our unique Porsche employees. Today, we have the one-millionth 911. The good thing about it is that our colleagues still make them with the same devotion as the first car. The construction of the Mission E at the Zuffenhausen site is ringing in a new era at Porsche. 

And it is clear that if we are to make it a success, we will need our highly qualified and motivated employees. They will make sure that the Mission E is an emotional experience just like our 911 has always been – and always will be."

The one-millionth 911 will not be sold. Before it moves on to enrich the collection at the Porsche Museum, it will embark on a world tour and will take road trips in the Scottish Highlands, around the Nürburgring, and in the USA, China, and beyond.

Renault launches an all new special edition Twingo to support THE COLOUR RUN 5kn Event.

• Renault is partnering with THE COLOR RUN for its colourful 5km events in the UK
• Renault to sponsor the yellow section at THE COLOR RUN’s five city venues across the summer
• Renault Twingo THE COLOR RUN Special Edition launched to mark the occasion
• New special edition features electric panoramic fabric sunroof, 15-inch alloy wheels and free-of-charge colour personalisation options costing from £10,495

Renault is going the extra mile to celebrate its sponsorship of THE COLOR RUN, the Happiest 5k on the Planet, with the launch of a commemorative special edition Twingo city car.

The French car manufacturer is sponsoring the Yellow Color Zone of the UK series of THE COLOR RUN global events, where thousands of runners start the course in a white T-shirt and are covered in a rainbow of colours throughout the course.

Taking place at the heart of five nationwide cities that span Brighton to Glasgow and kicking off in London at Wembley Park on 12 June, THE COLOR RUN is all about having fun with friends and family and enjoying a truly colourful experience. 

The events are untimed and participants are invited to complete the course however they wish, be it running, walking, skipping, dancing or even cartwheeling!

For 2016, THE COLOR RUN is bringing the theme of an island holiday to each venue with its Tropicolor Tour, transforming the locations into bustling hives of fun, music and colour. The famous ‘Color Throws’ will welcome participants across the line in a frenzy of colour and the fun will continue at the Finish Festival with entertainment from a mix of DJs and MCs.

As well as sponsoring the yellow section of each course in homage to the vibrant colour of its iconic badge, Renault will be adding even more colour to each city’s event with the display of the new Twingo THE COLOR RUN Special Edition.

Fun, innovative and guaranteed to leave people smiling, the Renault Twingo is the ideal match for THE COLOR RUN. Based on the popular Twingo Play version, that features air conditioning, daytime running lights, electric front windows, DAB tuner with Bluetooth^®, AUX and USB connectivity, and the R&GO^® application that turns any compatible smartphone into an infotainment and navigation system. 

The Twingo THE COLOR RUN Special Edition adds an electric panoramic fabric folding sunroof, 15-inch ‘Exception’ alloy wheels, THE COLOR RUN-exclusive floor mats and the choice of any compatible Exterior Touch Pack and Interior Style Pack, which add colour coordinated details to the inside and outside of the striking city car.

The five-door Twingo THE COLOR RUN Special Edition is available in all of the Twingo’s large array of colours – including the new Ultraviolet metallic shade – and customers can make it even more distinctive with optional Special Edition decals.

Powering the striking Twingo is the SCe 70 petrol engine, the three-cylinder, 999cc engine in the Twingo THE COLOR RUN Special Edition returns fuel economy of 56.6mpg (Combined) and emits 112g/km CO₂.

Compared to a Twingo Play specified with the same extras, the Twingo THE COLOR RUN Special Edition offers a customer saving of £800. The Twingo THE COLOR RUN Special Edition is priced from £10,495 and is available to order now.

James Boyer, Marketing Director, Groupe Renault UK & Ireland, said: “We’re very excited to partner with THE COLOR RUN, especially as it brings something new and fun to the city, just like the Renault Twingo. 

Both are all about enjoying urban environments to the maximum and colour is also a major part of the Twingo with the car’s many personalisation options offering drivers the chance to tailor it to their own unique style to really cut a dash around town.”

Andy Knee, Managing Director EMEA of Mass Participation Sports, at organisers IMG, commented: “We’re delighted Renault has chosen to launch a special edition Twingo to celebrate its partnership with THE COLOR RUN. 

The Twingo’s playful personality is sure to connect well with our ‘Color Runners’ who are incredibly passionate about immersing themselves in the Happiest 5k on the Planet. We look forward to seeing these dynamic and stylish cars at our COLOR RUN events and on roads across the country.”

THE COLOR RUN events will take place at:

London – 12 June

Manchester – 2 July

Glasgow – 17 July

Birmingham – 20 August

London – 4 September

Brighton – 17 September

The ultimate 911: the new Porsche 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S gets it's World Début in Detroit in January 2016.

Top model in the 911 range gains more power, sharper design and even broader everyday usability

The ultimate 911: the new Porsche 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S

Scheduled to make their world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, USA, in January 2016, the top models of the 911 model range – the 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S – now boast 20 hp (15 kW) more power, sharper design and even broader everyday usability.

Available in both Coupe and Convertible versions, the twin-turbocharged, 3.8-litre flat-six engine in the 911 Turbo now has an output of 540 hp (397 kW). This power gain was achieved by modified inlet ports in the cylinder head, new injection nozzles and higher fuel pressure. 

The 911 Turbo S now develops 580 hp (427 kW) courtesy of new turbochargers with larger compressors. Porsche is still the only manufacturer to utilise turbochargers with variable turbine geometry in petrol engines.

The engines now also have what is known as a ‘dynamic boost function’ to further raise engine responsiveness in dynamic operation. It maintains the charge pressure during load changes – i.e. when the accelerator pedal is released briefly. 

This is achieved by just interrupting the fuel injection, whereas the throttle valve remains open. As a result, the engine reacts with practically no delay to a subsequent press of the accelerator pedal. The effects of this function are more pronounced in the Sport and Sport Plus modes than in Normal mode.

Overall, the new high-performance sports cars attain breathtaking driving performance, while fuel consumption is reduced even further. The 911 Turbo S Coupé sprints to 62 mph in 2.9 seconds. Its top speed of 205 mph is eight mph higher than before. 

The 911 Turbo reaches the 62 mph mark in 3.0 seconds, and its top speed is 198 mph – three mph faster than the previous model. Nevertheless, the coupes only consume 31 mpg (9.1 l/100 km), and the convertibles 30.4 mpg (9.3 l/100 km). 

This represents a gain of approximately two miles per gallon for all versions. This has been delivered via further advances in electronic engine and transmission management with revised gear change mappings.

A standard feature for both derivatives: Sport Chrono Package with Mode Switch and Sport Response button

A familiar option on the next generation 911 Carrera models, the new 911 Turbo and Turbo S feature as standard the new GT sport steering wheel – 360 mm in diameter and with a design adopted from the 918 Spyder. It features what is known as a ‘Mode Switch’, a rotary ring with stepped positions that is used to select one of the four modes Normal, Sport, Sport Plus or Individual. 

The Individual setting lets the driver configure and store a very individual vehicle setup. Another new feature of the Sport Chrono Package is the Sport Response button at the centre of the mode switch. Inspired by motor sport, at the push of a button 

it pre-conditions the engine and transmission for optimum responsiveness. In this state, the vehicle can produce instantaneous acceleration for up to 20 seconds, such as during an overtaking manoeuvre. 

An indicator in the instrument cluster in the form of a running timer shows the driver the elapsed time. Sport Response functionality can be called up as often as desired, and from any of the driving modes.

Porsche Stability Management (PSM) in the 911 Turbo models now has a new PSM Sport Mode. A brief press of the PSM button on the centre console puts the system in a very sporting configuration – which is independent of the prevailing driving programme selected. 

The separately switched PSM Sport mode alters the PSM intervention threshold much more than was the case in the Sport Plus mode of the previous model. 

The new mode makes it possible to approach performance limits even more closely – such as when on a race track. In this mode, the PSM warning lamp lights up, and a message in the instrument cluster indicates that the PSM system’s contribution towards driving stability is limited. 

However, PSM still remains active in background, even in the PSM Sport mode. A long press of the PSM button, though, completely deactivates PSM, as usual.

911 Turbo S has full set of driving dynamic features

The chassis of the new 911 Turbo models with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as standard offers an even greater spread between performance and comfort. 

In addition, the 911 Turbo S offers a full complement of equipment for dynamic driving: Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) roll compensation is standard as is the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) system.

New options for all 911 Turbo models include the radar-based lane change assist and a lift system for the front axle that can be used to increase ground clearance by 40 mm at the front spoiler lip at low speeds.

Sharpened design with new characteristics

Naturally, the new generation 911 Turbo models adopt significant characteristics of the striking design of the latest Carrera models, supplemented by typical 911 Turbo special features. 

The newly-formed nose with side-mounted airblades and precisely laid out narrow LED front lights with double fillets give the front end a wider look, further complemented by the additional fin in the central air intake.

In profile, the high-performance sports car boasts new design 20-inch diameter wheels. On the 911 Turbo S, for instance, the centre lock wheels now feature seven instead of ten double spokes. 

Also new are the wheel dimensions for the 911 Turbo: with 9J x 20 rims at the front and 11.5J x 20 rims at the rear, the new wheels are each half an inch wider than previously. They are now the same size as the wheels of the 911 Turbo S. The new door handles are also now a smoother, cleaner design – just like on the Carrera models. 

The rear body styling was also thoroughly revised. Eye-catching at first glance are the three-dimensional style rear lights with four-point brake lights and ‘aura-style’ illumination, familiar from the 911 Carrera series.

The exit openings for the exhaust system at the rear as well as the dual tailpipes were also redesigned. The grille of the rear engine lid was also redesigned, and it now features three parts: the right and left sections have longitudinal louvres, and in the middle there is a separate cover for optimised air induction for the engine.

New Porsche Communication Management with online navigation

As with all 911 models, the newly-developed infotainment system, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) incorporating online navigation, is a feature of the cockpits of the 911 Turbo models. 

This system features a multi-touch monitor with high-quality glass surface, which is perfectly integrated into the centre console, and it offers numerous new and extended connectivity functions thanks to the standard Connect Plus module. 

Navigation can also access the latest traffic information in real time. Routes and places can be visualised with 360-degree images and satellite images. In addition, the system can now process handwritten inputs. 

Moreover, mobile phones and smartphones can now be integrated more quickly, easily and comprehensively than before via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or cable. Selected vehicle functions can now be controlled remotely as well.

In addition, as in the previous Turbo models, the upgraded Bose audio system is fitted as standard; although a Burmester installation can be delivered as an option.

On sale now

The new Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S models go on sale today, and first deliveries will arrive in Porsche Centres in the UK and Ireland at the end of January 2016. The model range is as follows:

	UK	Ireland
911 Turbo	£126,925 RRP	€228,428
911 Turbo Cabriolet	£135,766 RRP	€244,339
911 Turbo S	£145,773 RRP	€262,349
911 Turbo S Cabriolet	£154,614 RRP	€278,260

Standard equipment on every 911 Turbo model includes Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA), rear axle steering, Porsche Traction Management (PTM) four-wheel drive, LED headlights, Sport Chrono Package with Mode Switch, 360 mm diameter GT sports steering wheel, leather interior, fully electric sports seats (14-way adjustment), Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including online navigation module and voice control.

Connect Plus incl. Telephone module and Apple Car Play^®, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), ParkAssist front and rear including reversing camera, Porsche Vehicle Tracking anti-theft system, three year warranty and three year roadside assistance package. 

The 911 Turbo S adds highlights like Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), 20-inch central locking wheels, two-tone leather interior, adaptive Sports seats Plus (18-way adjustment) and a two-tone leather interior amongst others. 

On top of the uprated flat-six twin-turbocharged engine producing an additional 40 hp, feature highlights of the 911 Turbo S include 20-inch diameter centre lock alloy wheels, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) system.

Customers will also be invited to explore the potential of their new car, and further develop their own skills behind the wheel, by participating in a bespoke driving experience around the tracks at the recently-extended Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone.

EUROPE - Porsche recreates the 1969-1975 911 Dashboard, to absolute perfection, and it's for sale.

He came back: Porsche Classic reproduces the original dashboard of the historic 911 of MY 1969 to 1975. A sophisticated production process combines high quality, able to meet today's standards, a design faithful to the original in every detail. 

The dashboard is made ​​from a substructure modern coated from the original surface. The plot knurled and the feel, luster and shade of black is identical to the original. The new component is available at all Porsche Centers to 976 € including VAT. 

OTHER DASHBOARDS FOR THE ERA

As the technical equipment, the interior of the Oldtimer are subject to normal wear. The solar radiation, temperature variations and humidity damage the surface and materials. 

The materials of today are much more resistant and to maintain over time the value of the cars Porsche Oldtimer, Classic Porsche has redesigned the dashboard. Extensive testing conducted according to the most current guarantee absolute precision of shape and quality even in difficult weather conditions.  

The dashboard is an original component that also includes coverage of the speakers. Thus, it can be installed only by following the procedure of assembling the original, which involves removal of the windshield. For this reason, Porsche Classic recommended to make the replacement of qualified staff from Porsche Classic. 

Porsche Classic is a division of the car manufacturer, responsible for the maintenance of the cars produced usually over ten years ago. The services offered cover all areas, from the care and technical literature to the supply and reproduction of original spare parts, to complete restoration. 

To facilitate the maintenance and restoration of optimum Classic cars, over the next few years the company will extend its international network of dealers and service approximately 100 Porsche Classic. Customers and potential customers so Porsche will receive the full range of Porsche services Porsche Classic. 

With this initiative, Porsche has integrated the care and preservation of the value of the Oldtimer and Youngtimer part of an innovative service concept, which closely unites tradition and innovation Porsche.

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FLEET WORLD HONOURS - renaults baby car the Twingo scoops design of the year award.

• Twingo scooped best design prize in 2015 Fleet World Honours
• Another major industry award for Twingo
• Innovative rear-engined city car is priced from £9,495

The Renault Twingo has been awarded the title of ‘Design of the Year’ in the 2015 Fleet World Honours at a ceremony held this afternoon at the Royal Automobile Club in London.

The All-New Twingo was launched in the UK last autumn and has already scooped a number of major industry awards including TopGear Magazine Awards, 2014 City Car of the Year; British GQ Car Awards, 2015 Best answer to the City Car Dilemma and the UK Car of The Year Awards, 2015 City Car of the Year.

Commenting on the decision to award the title of ‘2015 Design of the Year’ to Twingo, Alex Grant, Deputy Editor, Fleet World said: “The new Twingo combines the best bits of Renault’s expertise – small cars and MPVs. 

Its chic styling is a nod to the Renault 5, while the rear-mounted engine enables a large and flexible interior to fit into a small, manoeuvrable body. Clever, customisable and great value, it represents Renault at its very best.”

Ken Ramirez, Managing Director, Renault UK said: “With its bold and playful design, we always knew that our All-New Twingo would be a hit so we’re delighted that the judges from the 2015 Fleet World Honours agree and have decided to add to Twingo’s tally of major industry awards with this ‘Design of the Year’ accolade.”

Now in its third generation, the latest Twingo city car has an innovative rear-engined, rear-wheel-drive layout that allows for a clever use of internal space as well as being very nimble and practical to drive around town with a tiny turning circle of just 8.59 metres and the ability to park in the tightest of spaces.

There are four versions of All-New Twingo – Expression, Play and Dynamique and Dynamique S, powered by a choice of two engines – the new 1.0-litre 70 hp SCe three-cylinder normally aspirated engine and a Dynamique TCe 90 with a 0.9-litre 90 hp three-cylinder turbocharged unit.

CO₂ emissions are as low as 95 g/km and fuel economy as high as 67.3mpg on the combined cycle.  Twingo is priced from £9,495.