Porsche 75th Anniversary Celebrations at Media City Manchester.**Carrera GT, 993 GT2, Carrera GTS**

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  • čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
  • 75 different Porsche models brought together for a one off event at Media City Manchester.
    Tim interview's owners and enthusiast alike with some very rare models on show, including a Carrera GT, 918 Spyder, GT2 RS, 924 Carrera GTS as well as the "Holy Grail", the magnificent and ultra rare 993 GT2.
    Cars included in the show;
    914
    928
    944
    Carrera GT
    Taycan
    918 Spyder
    993 GT2
    GT2 RS
    GT4 RS
    924 Carrera GTS
    1965 Classic Race 911
    Porsche history;
    1948
    Four years after the move to Gmünd in Austria due to the war, the first sports car with the Porsche name - the 356 “No. 1” Roadster - is developed
    1951
    On January 30, company founder Professor Ferdinand Porsche dies at the age of 75. In their debut appearance at Le Mans, Porsche achieves a class victory in the 356 SL
    1953
    In June, two Porsche 550 compete at Le Mans for the first time and take first and second place in the 1.5-liter class
    1956
    The ten thousandth Porsche sports car is produced in Zuffenhausen on March 16. Porsche wins the Targa Florio endurance race for the first time
    1961
    Porsche enters Formula 1 with the four-cylinder Monoposto 718/2
    1963
    Porsche unveils the prototype of the new 901 at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt am Main
    1964
    The first series model of the 901 rolls off the production line on September 14. The vehicle type is subsequently renamed the 911
    1968
    Vic Elford and David Stone complete the prestigious Rallye Monte-Carlo and emerge as the overall winners in the 911 T
    1970
    Porsche celebrates its historic first overall win at Le Mans with the 917. At the wheel: Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood
    1971
    The company begins moving the Construction, Testing, and Design departments to the new development center in Weissach in the summer
    1974
    At the Paris Motor Show, Porsche surprises the world with the 911 Turbo, which is considered to be the fastest series production vehicle of its time
    1976
    The 924 is the first front-engine model with transaxle design to celebrate its premiere
    1977
    The 928 follows as a luxurious, high-performance sports car with light-alloy V8 engine
    1982
    With the 944, Porsche introduces the third series with the transaxle design. The 911 SC Cabriolet is presented, the first completely open model in 19 years. At Le Mans, Porsche achieves a triple victory with the new 956
    1984
    The Formula 1 TAG turbo engine developed by Porsche kicks off its winning streak in the McLaren MP4/2, and Niki Lauda is World Champion ahead of Alain Prost. Porsche triumphs at the Paris-Dakar Rally in the all-wheel 911
    1985
    The 959 super sports car shows off the brand’s technical expertise. Porsche wins the World Sportscar Championship for the fourth time in a row - this time with the 962
    1988
    To mark the 911’s 25th anniversary, an all-wheel series model of the 911 is offered for the first time
    1992
    Wendelin Wiedeking is appointed spokesperson of the Executive Board on October 1
    1993
    The Boxster concept car delights the audience at the Detroit Motor Show. It goes into series production three years later
    1994
    Porsche introduces the C88 family car, a study developed specifically for the Chinese market, in Beijing
    1996
    The one millionth Porsche rolls off the production line in Zuffenhausen on July 15
    1998
    On March 27, Ferry Porsche passes away at the age of 88 in Zell am See
    2000
    Construction of the new Porsche plant in Leipzig kicks off on February 7
    2002
    The plant is officially opened. In the same year, the Cayenne goes into production, the brand’s first four-door model
    2003
    The Carrera GT, also produced in Leipzig, delivers 450 kW (612 PS), making it the most powerful Porsche series sports car of its time
    2006
    Porsche wins the LMP2 championship of the American Le Mans series with the RS Spyder
    2007
    Dr. Wolfgang Porsche is elected Chairman of the Porsche AG Supervisory Board on January 26
    2009
    The spectacular new Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen opens its doors in January. The Panamera is introduced on the 94th floor of the Shanghai World Finance Center on April 19
    2012
    Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, who designed the 911, dies at the age of 76 on April 5
    2013
    The 918 Spyder high-performance sports car sets a historic lap record of six minutes and 57 seconds on Nürburgring Nordschleife. The Macan is the third four-door model to be presented at trade fairs in Los Angeles and Tokyo
    2015
    The Mission E concept study marks Porsche’s entry into electric mobility. Oliver Blume is appointed the new Chairman of the Porsche AG Executive Board in October
    2017
    The one millionth Porsche 911 rolls off the production line. Porsche secures the triple in the FIA Endurance Championship for the third year in a row: Le Mans overall win, World Constructor and Driver Championship
    2019
    The Taycan, the first all-electric Porsche, is unveiled globally on September 4
    2020
    With its LMDh project, Porsche confirms its return to the top league of endurance sports
    2022
    Porsche AG heralds a new era with its successful IPO on September 29

Komentáře • 4

  • @jasonreece8671
    @jasonreece8671 Před rokem +1

    Fabulous. Even though I was at the event I’ve learnt so much from this. Thanks Tim.

  • @colin5812
    @colin5812 Před rokem +1

    Great Vlog Tim, keep them coming, although as a personal choice, I’d loose the bright green mic heads for a more subtle colour.😂