Carlos from Spain:
EricAlain:

FY 06/07

Russia

Cayenne: 1,699 (or 89% of Total)

911: 133

Boxster/Cayman: 68

Middle-East:

Cayenne: 3,467 (or 65% of total)

911: 1,240

Boxster/Cayman: 623

Latin America

Cayenne: 1,280 (or 64% of total)

911: 440

Boxster/Cayman: 290

China:

Cayenne: 2,510 (or 81% of total)

911: 400

Boxster/Cayman: 195

East / South Europe
Cayenne: 1,583 (or 53% of total)

911: 998

Boxster/Cayman: 421

great info Eric as I had no idea of the proportion of sales of Cayenne vs 997/987 in the emerging markets, that is not good for 911 lovers as its taking a back seat in terms of priorities for the company, and now with the Panamera even worse...

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I can't see what the amazement is. People in emerging markets are less prosperous than us in the western world, hence more practical prestige cars are favoured over strict two seater cars like the 911. Secondly the roads in Russia and the middle east aren't very renowned, hence the versatility of an SUV come in hand. Even in Africa and places less well of SUVs have long been popular amongst the rich and successful. Sports cars will and have always been outsold by traditional four door cars.

The 911 has not taken the backseat. In fact the profit drawn in by the Cayenne is what has allowed Porsche to develop the CGT, fund the Panamera project as well as offering capita for future 911 models. Think of Porsche as music producer funding the construction of his own studio by working as a stand up comedian on the side.