New collection of Porsche Design Drivers Selection items to celebrate 60 years of Porsche racing heritage

2011 marks the 60th anniversary of Porsche making its debut at the Le Mans 24hrs, furthermore, it is 41 years since the highly skilled team of Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood fired their engine on the start line of the gruelling French endurance race. Their win, a first outright victory for Porsche set the racing reputation for the brand, and this achievement has been immortalised with the famous racing number 23, in the latest collection from Porsche Design Drivers’ Selection.

All items in the range feature the distinctive ‘Porsche Team Salzburg’ red and white livery from the 917K in which Herrmann and Attwood raced to victory. The Team Salzburg overnight bag and wallet are the perfect accompaniment to any weekend trip away, whilst the themed mug and glass coaster set continue the celebration at home.



In 1971, Porsche again made history by winning the Le Mans 24hours and also set a distance record – 3,315 miles at an average speed of 138mph – that stood for nearly 40 years. Fans of Porsche racing history are also able to purchase a collectors edition, 1:43 scale model of this 917 KH Le Mans winning car from 1971 as part of the Heritage collection. Available in an exclusive presentation box, the MARTINI liveried model celebrates the 40th anniversary of its triumph this year.

Indelibly linked in the minds of many racing enthusiasts, the enduring colours of the Porsche MARTINI RACING Heritage are once again resplendent in the 2011 Porsche Design Drivers’ Selection collection. Offering Polo and Rugby Shirts for men and women, as well as a man’s hooded shirt and women’s large-logo racer-back vest, alongside some seasonal items to celebrate the summer.


Stand out on the beach with a collection of items including the Beach Ball, Beach Chair and large beach towel all in the distinctive Porsche MARTINI Racing livery. Enthusiasts can boost their collection of model cars in 2011 with the release of a 1:43 scale model of the 936/76 ‘Black Widow’ race car, offering a darker twist on the traditional red and blue racing colours.

The latest Porsche Design Drivers’ Selection range is available now from all 32 Porsche Centres nationwide.




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BMW completa los tests de competición en Las 24 Horas de Le Mans

Le Mans, 24th April 2011. Seven weeks ahead of this year’s 24-hour race in Le Mans (FR), BMW Motorsport made an important step forward in its intense preparation programme for this classic endurance race. Together with 52 other cars, the two BMW M3 GTs with car numbers 55 and 56 took to the “Circuit de la Sarthe” on Sunday, completing a total of 147 laps.

The team made full use of the only testing opportunity at the 13.629-kilometre track and collected a vast amount of valuable data that will be used in preparation before returning to Le Mans for the big race held on 11th/12th June 2011.



The no. 55 BMW M3 GT, with Augusto Farfus (BR), Jörg Müller (DE) and Dirk Werner (DE) at the wheel, came third in the GTE Pro class after two four-hour test sessions with a lap time of 4:01.631 minutes. Andy Priaulx (GB), Dirk Müller (DE) and Joey Hand (US) shared driving duties in the second BMW M3 GT, finishing seventh after clocking a time of 4:03.856 minutes.

“This test ahead of the 24-hour race definitely was an important one for us,” said Team Manager Charly Lamm following the test day. “Le Mans is such a unique and mighty venue that every single lap of this track helps. The team used the occasion to reacquaint itself with the special demands and workings asked for by this classic circuit. The test was of particular importance for Joey Hand. He was a Le Mans rookie and successfully qualified for the race held in June. Conditions were excellent, all six drivers managed to put in many laps and collected a lot of data.”


BMW Motorsport will contest the Le Mans 24 Hours with the same driver line-up. The team will then, not only fight for a top result in one of the biggest races on the plant, but also for valuable points in the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup. Following the GT one-two achieved by BMW Team RLL in the opening Sebring (US) round, BMW is currently holding the lead in both the GT team and manufacturer classifications in this championship.





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