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Markus,

despite the horsepower inflation of the competitors Porsche has the best Sport Auto Supertest values.

AM



I am really concerned about Porsche. You mention the Supertest:

- 997GT3: no significant improvement over 996GT3 Mk2
- GT3RS: Not faster than 997GT3
- 997TT: Supertest not published yet (for obvious reason: bad test results, no major improvement over 996TTSx50 unless the 997TT comes with sport tires); Gallardo still faster + race version of Gallardo introduced in Geneva
- F430CS to be launched shortly; successor of F430 in less than 2 years
- Z06 faster in various categories; new version with more hp ahead
- LP640 and 599GTB much faster than 997TT and GT2
- etc. etc.

Porsche does live a lot from historical achievements. Their current product portfolio has lost its competitive advantage



I too am concerned about Porsche's marketing strategy, but agree with Nick that this is more an intentional strategy than an inability to compete in the supercar/luxury class. They are currently the most profitable (per vehicle) car manufacturer in the world, so from their perspective, they are successful. They may be a "failure" from our perspective (performance), but they don't seem to share our expectations.



In a certain way you are right: I, for example, am no longer a Porsche customer. So why should they care They lost me already