Porsche 911 Turbo S: World Debut in Geneva

Porsche 911 Turbo S: Even More Dynamic, Top Equipment all Standard

Stuttgart. The engineers at Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, have developed a new top-of-the-range sports car for the customer who will only settle for the very best in terms of power, performance and driving dynamics: the 911 Turbo S. The heart of this most exclusive high-performance athlete is of course a six-cylinder boxer boosted by two exhaust gas turbochargers with variable turbine geometry, with an increase in power over the 911 Turbo by 30 to 530 bhp (390 kW). Maximum torque is a most impressive 700 Newton-metres (516 lb-ft). At the same time this new top model comes as standard with all high-tech components available only as options on the “regular” 911 Turbo.

Despite its significant increase in power and dynamic performance, the new 911 Turbo S, at 11.4 litres/100 kilometres (equal to 24.8 mpg imp), does not consume any more fuel than the Porsche 911 Turbo, making it by far the most efficient sports car in its performance class.

The 911 Turbo S comes exclusively with seven-speed Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) (Porsche’s Double-Clutch Gearbox) conveying drive power to Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive. Driving safety optimised to an even higher standard is ensured by Dynamic Engine Mounts and Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) including a mechanical differential lock on the rear axle. In conjunction with Launch Control on the Sport Chrono Package Turbo likewise featured as standard, 911 Turbo S accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and reaches 200 km/h in 10.8 seconds

Top speed is 315 km/h or 195 mph. Extra-light and fading-resistant Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) provide the same outstanding performance in terms of stopping power and controlled application of the brakes.

The supreme level of standard equipment including Dynamic Bending Lights, 19-inch wheels in RS Spyder design with central locking, a three-spoke sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles, adaptive sports seats, cruise control, a CD/DVD changer and exclusive twin-tone leather upholstery in Black/Crema or Black/Titanium Blue additionally underlines the outstanding class and calibre of this first Turbo S in five years.

The new Porsche 911 Turbo S will be at the dealership as both a Coupé and Cabriolet as of May 2010. The German market price of the Turbo S Coupé is Euro 173,241 including 19 per cent value-added tax and local equipment in the market (the Euro base price is Euro 145,400). The Cabriolet retails in the German market at Euro 184.546, again including 19 per cent VAT and local equipment/specifications (base price Euro 154,900).


The retail price and market launch date vary by region or country. Please contact the Porsche PR Manager of your country in order to receive country-specific information.

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Panamera Chosen as “Best Car”

The Porsche Panamera has been chosen as the best car in its class yet another time. Today Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is receiving the next outstanding award for its new four-door Gran Turismo, with the readers of the renowned motoring journal “auto motor und sport” having chosen the Panamera right from the start in its first year as No 1 in the Luxury Performance Segment.
Following its market launch in September, the Panamera has therefore scored a perfect hat trick in Germany’s largest audience and expert awards, after having won the “Golden Steering Wheel” awarded by “Bild am Sonntag” and “Auto Bild” and the “Auto Trophy“ presented by “Auto Zeitung”.
The “Best Cars” readers’ choice held by “auto motor und sport” since 1977 also considers the results of the magazine’s foreign editions. A further point is that customers likewise confirm the great popularity of the Panamera, with the 10,000th Panamera being built and delivered by Porsche Plant Leipzig as early as in December 2009.
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Aerial7 X Yes Snowboards - Headphones

YES Snowboards has teamed up with premium acoustic provider, Aerial7 to deliver their first collaboration – headphones. Although they produce different products altogether, the two companies essentially deliver the same result – art and soul to a saturated and dismal martketplace.

A natural collaboration at hand, the Aerial7 x YES Snowboard headphone will be available in Tank (over-ear) and Sumo (in-ear) models beginning August 2010. Both also come equipped with microphones for use with an iPhone.

The truly rider owned-and-operated snowboard company, YES Snowboards, driven by David Carrier Porcheron (DCP), Romain de Marchi, JP Solberg and Tadashi Fuse, provides limited edition snowboards, equipped with the latest technology, at an affordable price point. Engineered in Switzerland, YES Snowboards will produce 3 collections per year, with only 100 pieces per collection. At the same time, Aerial7 also aims to deliver exceptional, unique artist-inspired products with their headphones, allowing you to truly express your individuality. It’s a match made in heaven!

The headphones will make their official debut at the SIA Tradeshow in Denver, CO, which kicks off on January 28th. Remember to keep an eye out for them this August!

Sundance Film Festival 2010

2010 Sundance Film Festival


The Sundance Film Festival is the premier showcase for U.S. and
international independent film, held each January in and around Park City, Utah. Presenting dramatic and documentary feature-length films from emerging and established artists, innovative short films, filmmaker forums and panels, live music performances ranging from solo acts to film composer events, cutting-edge media installations, and engaging community and student programs, the Festival brings together the most original storytellers of our time.

For the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, 113 feature-length films were selected representing 36 countries by 44 first-time filmmakers, including 24 in competition.

These films were selected from 3,724 feature-length film submissions composed of 1,920 U.S. and 1,804 international feature-length films. 82 films at the Festival will be
world premieres.

http://festival.sundance.org/2010/

Hermes : for Men Only !

Hermès Man on Madison

On Tuesday February 9, 2010, Hermès will celebrate the opening of its first men's store entirely dedicated to men’s ready to wear, accessories and art of living. Located at 690 Madison Avenue in New York, it stands directly across the street from the U.S. flagship store.

“The world of Hermes has always been filled with an extraordinary range of finely crafted objects for men. Today, we are delighted to be able to assemble and showcase all of these timeless objects in a new home all of their own. It is a great honor that 2010 should bring us this second home on Madison Avenue with the opening of the first Hermès store dedicated to Men,” commented Robert Chavez, President and CEO of Hermès USA.

Deliberately simple in design yet luxurious in execution, Hermès' very first store dedicated to men Is a richly promising tribute to the universe of the Hermès man.

For further information about Hermès, Hermès products and other store locations in the United States, please visit Hermès.com.

Porsche Panamera Turbo

Porsche Panamera Turbo has wins his bet.

Perfect marriage of the concepts family, sport and design.

She passes, you take a look, and yes she is a 5 gates porcshe ...

Now you can buy this for drive your children at school!

Just congratulations!