Porsche Korea announced on the 18th that it will recruit investors to select an official new seller to be in charge of Porsche sales and services in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province.
According to Porsche Korea, Suwon is an area where the demand for premium brands with a population of 1.3 million is increasing, and is considered an important base in the service reinforcement strategy. Businesses that apply for the recruitment of this seller must combine experience in Porsche brand, luxury imported car sales, and service with expert understanding. In addition, they should be able to develop, invest and operate service centers equipped with exhibition halls and sheet metal painting facilities. The deadline for application is August 18, and you can submit the requested documents such as application forms by e-mail (dealer-application@porsche.co.kr ). Inquiries related to application can be found on Porsche Korea’s website.
Porsche announced on the 2nd that it has unveiled its new ‘911 GT2 RS’ at the Goodwood Festival in the UK.
The new model is a high-performance sports car based on Porsche Motor Sports technology, which is the fastest and most powerful in the 911 lineup. In particular, it further improves cornering speed through the chassis, rear axle steering, and ultra-high performance (UHP) tires developed for racing.
The exterior is equipped with air inlets, outlets and magnificent rear wings to achieve optimal aerodynamics in terms of shape and design of the vehicle body. It is equipped with Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB), and carbon fiber reinforced plastic is applied throughout the vehicle body, and the bonnet is made of magnesium, contributing to weight reduction.
Porsche Korea announced on the 27th that it will provide a free summer inspection service.
The free inspection will be held at eight Porsche center workshops nationwide until July 21 for all Porsche products. During the campaign, you can receive precision diagnosis services using Porsche Integrated Work-shop Information System (PIWIS) testers, which are Porsche’s advanced equipment.
It provides a leak diagnosis as well as the condition and replacement of all oil such as engines, brakes, missions, power steering and washer fluids, and can receive a 10% discount on regular check-up parts and wages essential for safe operation such as wear and damage to tires and brake system parts.
In addition, when repairing related systems in summer, such as air conditioning systems, air conditioning filters, radiators, and pen belts, 10% off each for parts and labor costs is provided. In addition, various Porsche driver selections for motorsports and lifestyle, such as hats and golf bags, are available at a 10% discount.
The interior is made of carbon-weave-finished interior parts, and the full bucket seat is made of Alcantara leather. The Porsche Communication Management (PCM) provides control of audio and navigation, a Connect Plus module, a detailed display through a smartphone, and a Porsche Track Precision app that enables automatic recording and analysis of driving.
The engine has a 3.8-liter bi-turbo horizontal direction, producing a maximum of 700 horsepower and a maximum of 75.4 kgm. Combined with the seven-speed Porsche Double Clutch (PDK) exclusively manufactured for GT, it accelerates to 100 km/h in a stopped state, with a maximum speed of 340 km/h in 2.8 seconds.
Porsche Design introduced the 911 GT2 RS Chronograph wristwatch for the new owner. The Movement Caliber 01.200 includes a movement bridge optimized with a flyback function and a road pass structure, and comes with a certificate of authenticity from the official chronometer certification authority (COSC). The watch’s exterior is made of ultra-light titanium.
The 911 GT2 RS will be released in Germany and will start at 285,220 euros (W370 million). The Chronograph will be sold at 9,450 euros (W12.3 million).
“This recruitment of vendors will serve as a bridgehead for aggressive sales network expansion plans as part of Porsche’s ‘Strategy 2025’,” said Michael Kirsch, CEO of Porsche Korea. “We look forward to working with vendors who will increase their brand status in Korea and share value-oriented growth.”
Meanwhile, Porsche Korea currently operates four vendors, 10 exhibition halls, one certified used car store, and eight service centers. In May, Yongsan Sports Automobile was selected as the new seller, and the service center in Daechi-dong will be added within the second half of the year, including the Porsche Center Yongsan, which reflects Porsche’s digitalization strategy.