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Overview

Porsche
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Porsche is a German manufacturer of automobiles founded in 1931 by Mr. Ferdinand Porsche who also designed the first Volkswagen. The company has always had a close relationship with Volkswagen Group. This corporation is located in Zuffenhausen, a city district of Stuttgart in Germany. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Porsche AG or call it simply Porsche as it is famously known worldwide.

Porsche was also rated as the most prestigious automobile brand in 2006. The famed '911' comes from this marquee which also has other very formidable machines in the shape of Cayman, Boxter and the Cayenne SUV. From 2003, Porsche has introduced almost the entire range of its cars here in India, spearheaded by the 'junior' 911, the Cayman and Boxter. Giving competition to the likes of Q7, X5, Land Rover and the Toureg will be the Cayenne. Porsche also manufactures a brand of mountain and hybrid bikes called Carrera.

Porsche has started leaving its footprint in the market of luxury and utility vehicle in India. Shreyans Motors Private Limited was the official agent of Porsche.



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Models

Porsche 911

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The 911 series cars are flagship models of the popular German car brand Porsche. The 911 convertibles are available as completely imported units for the Indian market. The 911 cabriolet (convertible) is one of the finest sports cars in the world and offers an exhilarating open-top driving experience. They are available with 3.6-litre and 3.8-litre boxer engines deliver that unbelievable performance. The car is offered in a wide variety of variants: Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, and Turbo. The powerful engines on these variants are mated to either a 6-speed manual transmission comes standard and a 5-speed Automatic is optional. The 911 convertible is famous for agile handling and an electronic damping control system called Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) offers continuous adjustment of the suspension to suit road conditions and driving style for great ride quality. Important safety equipments on the car are Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system, Porsche Side Impact Protection (POSIP) system, advanced airbags, powerful anti-theft alarm, and super efficient ceramic composite disc brakes.

Porsche Boxster

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The Boxster 2-seater roadster is Porsche's answer to the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class in India. It is one of the most popular and most affordable Porsche cars in the world. Typical to all Porsche cars, the Boxster has great handling characteristics and a luxurious and practical interior. And that's what makes it one of the top roadsters in the world. It comes in 2 variants: 'Base' and 'S'. The base variant comes with a powerful 245 bhp 2.7L 6-cylinder boxer engine (H6) and the 'S' gets a 295 bhp 3.4L H6. A choice of 2 transmissions is offered - 5-speed manual and 6-speed Tiptronic S automatic. The car rides on an active suspension system that ensures superior ride quality. It comes with luxurious leather interiors and carries a host of top-class comfort and convenience features automatic air conditioning, premium Bose

Porsche Cayenne

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The Cayenne is a 5-seater luxury SUV from the highly-successful and prestigious German car manufacturer Porsche AG. The car combines superior performance with great off-road capabilities and delivers impressive ride comfort. The new Cayenne was launched in India during the summer of 2007. It comes in 5 variants: Base, S, GTS, Turbo, and Turbo S. The Base variant carries a 290 bhp 3.2L V6 engine, the S gets a 385 bhp 4.5L V8 and the Turbo variants come with a twin-turbocharged 4.5L V8 that outputs an overwhelming 500 to 550 bhp of power. The same size V8 engine produces 405 bhp on the GTS variant. A choice of 2 transmissions is offered - 6-speed manual and 6-speed Tiptronic S. The car rides on a self-adjusting air suspension that ensures superior ride quality. The SUV has luxurious leather interiors and carries a host of top-class features such as rain-sensing wipers, premium audio system, automatic air conditioning, and power-adjustable seats. All variants of the Cayenne come equipped with class-leading safety features such as Porsche Stability Management, transponder-based immobiliser system and anti-theft alarm, proven braking technology, and all-round airbag protection.

Porsche Cayman

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The Cayman is one of the most affordable performance sports coupes from Porsche. With sleek and classy styling, the car is drop-dead gorgeous. The design of the car is based on Porsche's other popular and affordable model - the Boxster. The Cayman coupe comes with a luxurious interior and a very capable engine under the hood. The new Porsche Cayman is available in two variants for India - 'Base' and 'S'. The base variant comes with a powerful 245 bhp 2.7L 6-cylinder boxer engine (H6) and the 'S' variant gets a 295 bhp 3.4L H6. The transmission options are 5-speed Manual and 6-speed Tiptronic S Automatic. The interiors are well-designed and crafted with the finest of materials to ensure exceptional comfort and luxury. Automatic parking assist, premium BOSE