Volkswagen CC – First Impressions exterior

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Question by mary37: An automobile manufacturer produces 7 models, each available in 6 different exterior?
colors, with 4 different upholstery fabrics and 5 interior
colors. How many varieties of automobile are available?

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The establishment of the VW-Porsche Sales Company marked the beginning of a true story of success – and the fortunate end of a dramatic development. Back in the mid-60s VW was looking for a successor to its then rather outdated Type 34 sports coupe, better known as the “Karmann Ghia”. At the same time Porsche was striving to expand its position in the market with a sports car in the promising segment beneath the 911.

Facing this challenge Ferry Porsche and VW’s CEO Heinrich Nordhoff agreed in spring 1966 on a joint venture destined to benefit both parties: Porsche was given the assignment by Volkswagen to develop a low-cost mid-engined sports car intended to enter the market as a Volkswagen with four cylinders and as a Porsche with a sixcylinder boxer engine.

With the development process continuing at a good pace, the Board of Management of VW was suddenly confronted with a tragic change: Heinrich Nordhoff died unex pectedly in 1968 and Kurt Lotz was appointed the new Chief Executive Officer. Lotz rescinded the contract agreed verbally and insisted on Volkswagen receiving the sole and exclusive sales rights for the car being developed by Porsche. After long and tough struggles bringing the 914 to the brink of failure more than once, the two companies agreed in a compromise to call the new car the “VW-Porsche” and to marketthis new model through a joint sales network.

The VW-Porsche 914 was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show on 11 September 1969 as the first mid-engined sports car built in Germany in series production. The combination of the two brand names Volkswagen and Porsche nevertheless turned out to be an image problem for the new model series commonly referred to by the press as the “Volksporsche” or “People’s Porsche”. This was a particular disadvantage for the 914/6 powered by the two-litre flat-six carried over from the 911 T 2.0. For despite its outstanding performance, the 914/6 was hardly accepted by most of Porsche’s existing customers.

The four-cylinder VW-Porsche 914, on the other hand, became a genuine success in the market, accounting for a production volume of 115,631 units until the series ceased production in spring 1976, and thus becoming the best-selling sports car of its time.

Most of the cars built were exported to the United States, where the 914 was marketed as a genuine, fully-fledged Porsche without the VW prefix.

Today the VW-Porsche 914 is acknowledged as a popular classic supported by numerous 914 clubs the world over. Particularly the 914/6 built only 3,338 times is one of the most sought-after collector cars from Porsche.

The Porsche Museum is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 914 model series with a rare special exhibit on display from 9 April – 10 May 2009: the Porsche 914/8 with its 300-bhp eight-cylinder racing engine once owned by Ferry Porsche himself.

With only two of these cars ever being built, 1969 as a special gift for his 60th birthday.

Shoppers interested in a more potent taste of Porsche’s legendary performance on their daily commutes will be able to check out the latest car to wear the Porsche GT3 badge. The naturally-aspirated high-performance 911 variant boasts incredible levels of speed and handling, thanks to extensive use of motorsport-derived technology.

The latest GT3 engine is a 3.8 liter flat six that cranks out 435 horsepower alongside significantly enhanced mid-range torque, thanks to some engineering tweaks. Pushed, 100 km/h should arrive in just over 4 seconds.

An active suspension system, self-adjusting engine mounts and advanced stability management help drivers to safely explore the cars limits.

The 911 GT3 will be on display at the Porsche stand at the 2009 NYIAS before going on sale this fall. Pricing for the GT3 commands a $138,000 sticker.

Klaus Berning, Executive Vice-President Sales and Marketing of Porsche AG, expressed a clear view at the world debut: “Introducing the Panamera, we are entering a market segment completely new for our customers and we are once again consistently expanding our model portfolio.”

“The crucial task for our engineers was to combine Porsche’s sporting DNA with all the spaciousness and driving comfort of a luxurious sedan,” said Wolfgang Durheimer, Porsche’s executive vice president of research and development and member of the supervisory board. “The Panamera is an alternative car concept for the premium customer, and while competing with established vehicles in the premium class, it will be a clear segment leader in terms of performance, driving dynamics and efficiency.”

The Panamera is Porsche’s fourth model line, joining the 911, Boxster/Cayman and Cayenne. It is the first premium car with an automatically-shifting double-clutch transmission and features an engine start/stop system that saves fuel and reduces emissions by turning the engine off when it is not needed, such as sitting at a stop light. All engines have advanced and fuel-efficient Direct Fuel Injection (DFI), as well.

Initially offered in three versions – the 400-horsepower Panamera S and all-wheel drive Panamera 4S as well as the 500-horsepower, twin-turbocharged all-wheel drive Panamera Turbo – the new Panamera provides Porsche performance and quality as well as a level of comfort that has been absent among high-performance cars. All Canadian Panameras feature the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) double-clutch gearbox, delivering ultra-fast gearshifts, smoothness and outstanding fuel efficiency when compared to a conventional automatic transmission. The Panamera S, for example, consumes just 10.8 L/100 km in the New European Driving Cycle.

From the beginning, the Panamera project raised significant technical challenges for Porsche as it presented several engineering conflicts of interest. It had to have silhouette of a coupe, yet offer four full-size seats with a generous interior space and luggage room. It had to set the performance standard in its class, yet offer best-in-class fuel efficiency. It had to provide Porsche driving dynamics and performance and the comfort of a luxury sedan. And it had to have a driver’s cockpit typical of a sports car as well as a top-quality luxurious interior with the equipment expected in the premium sedan segment.

The Panamera body is a synthesis of lightweight sports car technology, superior comfort, spaciousness, and efficient aerodynamics. To create its lightweight structure, Porsche employs advanced production methods and all kinds of steel grades as well as aluminum, magnesium and plastics. The Panamera’s structure allows for two full-size rear seats that set new standards in the luxury performance class in terms of both comfort and adjustability. The Panamera also comes with a highly functional, variable luggage compartment. The rear backrests fold forward individually, providing up to 1,263 L of luggage capacity.

One highlight and another innovation is the active four-way rear spoiler on the Panamera Turbo. Through its management of control angles and surface geometry geared to driving conditions, the spoiler optimizes the car’s aerodynamics and performance.

The Panamera chassis and suspension is not a compromise between sporting performance and superior comfort, but rather a combination of the two. In its basic setting it offers a very high level of driving comfort, yet at a touch of the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) button, it turns into a thoroughbred sports suspension. A new adaptive air suspension, standard on Panamera Turbo and optional on other models, can also provide extra air volume on demand, offering a greater variation of sport and comfort. Optional Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), with two active anti-roll bars, further enhances driving dynamics and comfort.

The optional Sport Chrono Packages enable the driver to choose, at the touch of a button, high-performance configurations for the engine, drivetrain and suspension systems, including Porsche Traction Management (PTM) with its fully-controlled all-wheel drive. PTM is standard on both the Panamera 4S and Turbo.

The Panamera goes on sale in Canada in October. The Panamera S is $115,100, while the Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo retail for $120,300 and $155,000, respectively. A six-cylinder model and a hybrid version will follow later.