An exceptionally original, never restored, beautifully preserved 1956 Porsche 550RS Spyder, estimated at £4.7-6.2 million has been announced for the Bonhams Goodwood Revival Sale, taking place on 10 September in Chichester, West Sussex. “The 1956 Porsche 550RS Spyder offered is so original, that you could travel back in time 60 years and find it in much the same condition. … [Read more...]
Patrick Pilet (FRA)
Born: 8 October 1981 Where: Auch, France Lives: Le Chesnay, France Marital status: Married Height/Weight: 1.76 m/67 kg Hobbies: Golf, cycling, fitness, cinema He is a man for all occasions. Regardless of the championship, Patrick Pilet is always good for top results. In 2014, the film buff won the Daytona 24 Hours, and in 2010 he was successful over the same distance in … [Read more...]
2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport (Type 981)
The power of the Cayman GT4 Clubsport is powered by a 3.8-litre mid-mounted flat engine developing 385 hp (283 kW) with a maximum torque of 420 Nm giving a top speed of 295 km/h. This model cannot be registered for road use, and as a result it has been adapted to the demands of the track. All sound insulation has been removed. The Cayman GT4 features a Porsche Doppelkupplung … [Read more...]
Patrick Long (USA)
Born: 28 July 1981 Where: Thousand Oaks, California, USA Lives: North Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Marital status: Married Height/Weight: 1.74 m/67 kg Hobbies: Motocross, surfing, climbing Born in California, Patrick Long grew up on the Pacific Coast with a passion for waves. Surfing has remained one of his greatest hobbies. In his relaxed, self-assured manner, his … [Read more...]
Nick Tandy (GB)
Born: 5 November 1984 Where: Bedford, UK Lives: Bedford, UK Marital status: Married, 1 child Height/Weight: 1.78 m/71 kg Hobbies: Badminton, darts, golf, iRacing When Nick Tandy clinched Porsche’s 17th overall victory at the long distance classic in 2015, he fulfilled his greatest dream as a racing driver. But the reserved Briton also has a passionate side, which he … [Read more...]
Mark Webber (AUS)
Born: 27th August 1976 Where: Queanbeyan, Australia Lives: Buckinghamshire, UK Height/weight: 1.83 m/76 kg Marital status: Partner Ann Neal Hobbies: Sports, mountain biking, flying helicopters It’s been two years now since Mark Webber has had a roof over his head. After 215 Formula 1 Grands Prix, and having won nine of them, he left the F1 paddock to become a Porsche … [Read more...]
Marc Lieb (GER)
Born: 4th July 1980 Where: Stuttgart, Germany Lives: Ludwigsburg, Germany Marital Status: Married to Alexandra, two sons (Benedict and Jonathan) Height/Weight: 1.82 m/74 kg Hobbies: Football, jogging, reading At the age of 20, the native Stuttgarter won the Porsche Junior driver selection. Since then he has been celebrating Porsche victories around the world, including … [Read more...]
Frédéric Makowiecki (FRA)
Born: 22 November 1980 Where: Arras, France Lives: Perpignan, France Marital status: Married, 1 child Height/Weight: 1.76 m/66 kg Hobbies: Cycling, music, karting He already underlined his strong passion for Porsche in his campaign to win the Porsche Carrera Cup France. Twice he had to settle for runner-up and once he finished third, before finally taking home the … [Read more...]
Fritz Enzinger – Vice President LMP1
Born: 15 September 1956 Where: Oberwölz, Austria Lives: Munich Marital status: Married with one daughter Hobby: Icelandic horses At the end of 2011, the Styrian started to shape Porsche’s return to top motorsport, with a new building, new staff and a new vehicle. Four years later he harvested great success by winning the 17th overall victory for Porsche at Le Mans, … [Read more...]
Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser – Vice President Porsche Motorsport
Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser joined Porsche as a mechanical engineering student in 1995. With a doctoral degree in mechanical engineering specialising in combustion engines and technology management, Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser held the position of General Manager of Motorsport Strategies at Porsche from 2003 to 2008. As the overall project manager of the 918 Spyder from … [Read more...]
