The Porsche 718 Spyder - my homage to an astonishing car
You could say I was a late bloomer. I was twenty the first time I saw it, and it made me stop–forced me to be attentive to lines that had moved over time, but could still be traced back to a sketch pre-dating my birth. The white, 3.2 litre, G-Series Carrera 911 with black convertible roof was my introduction to an automotive inspiration that would follow me over 3-decades and counting. The artisan attention to detail, to materials, to the overall sensory experience–the synesthetic experience of the brand has never left me. While we have had several in the family over the years, I find myself here in 2020 awaiting the birth of my very own Porsche–a 718 Spyder that just happens to be Carrara white with a black, convertible roof.
Artisans
Enthusiasts of the brand, whose mission it is to keep the heritage alive--serving as a source for you while considering your own dreamcar.
Community
Owners, aspirers, fans of Zuffenhausen's finest--gathering to share and exchange information on the most exciting topics.
Opinions
What are the professionals saying about this fabulous car? Quotes, test reviews, videos--all you need to know.
History
Racing icon, masterpiece of automotive technology, storied and successful track veteran.
Trainings
Choosing a Training is a matter of trust, delivering yourself into the hands of another to learn from their experience–whether it be winter training, the Nürburgring or the winding b-roads of your dreams.
- The first adress to learn more about the handling of your car is clearly Porsche itself. Check out the different event types, which range from track, to race, to travel with similarly minded fans of the brand..to even ice. Your local Porsche center is a great place to explore the possibilities–often offering their own excursions for cusrtomers.
The Nürburgring 1927 GmbH & Co. KG also offers different trainings on track you may have heard of ;-).
Events
- Classic-Termine (German site) present an overview of selected international events–tours, rallies and races for classic cars, old- and youngtimers. See them as a resource to find, plan and experience new possibilities.
- Porsche Centers also host events, you can find them through their websites.
Gifts
- sElferspot is a market place for Porsche sports cars, but also a spot for background information and exciting stories.
- Duck&Whale is a fine British Porsche culture magazine, a generous publication with an 11mm / .43″ thick spine, the 11 printed features and 2 columns telling human stories of journeys in the world of Porsche lay on thick gloss and matt premium paper stock. They also run a vlog.
- Parabolica Press produce exceptionally well-researched and high-quality automotive books with uncompromising style.
- Porsche Design was founded in 1972 by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, whose product range includes bags, fashion, sunglasses, Porsche Design eyewear and the Driver’s Selection merchandising division.
- The Porsche Boutique offers you everything a merchandise addict’s heart may desire.
- At Silodrome every automotive enthusiast find their perfect piece of „Gasoline Culture“. Very nice selection to gift or just to keep.
Roads by Porsche: an app, that guides you to the best driving roads
Porsche has released a free app to help keen drivers find beautiful landscapes and good driving roads anywhere in the world.
It currently has more than 2,000 routes, submitted by users, from all over the world. All users can add driving routes to the collection, so that list is growing by the day.
The app also allows access by community members to a magazine dedicated to the important scenes and sights along the best routes. The goal for the app is to be the largest user-generated collection of scenic and high-quality driving roads. (Quelle: Motoring Research)
Porsche Connect
The app offers digital services for finding the fastest route with seamless continuation, remote retrieval of real-time vehicle information, Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (PVTS) and more.
To use the services, you need a Porsche ID, which you will receive automatically by invitation to the MyPorsche platform when you purchase a vehicle from the dealer. Alternatively, you can contact Porsche and receive an ID.
