Re: China has overtaken the USA...Porsche
Wonderbar:
Hi RC. Here is the exact quote from the Porsche press release. It is a bit confusing, as the nine new models seem to include only 911 derivatives and the Cayenne GTS. "This year, Porsche will be bringing a further nine models to market – from new derivatives of the new 911 to the especially sporty Cayenne GTS."
Further on in the release, Porsche mentions the "all new Boxster" and the "new Cayman" for 2012.
So if you count the Cayenne GTS, the "new Boxster", the "new Cayman", then that leaves six new models. My guess is there will be the 991 Carrera 4, 4S, and its two Cabriolet derivatives, and the 991 GT3.
I think the translation leaves a little bit of a question mark here but in German, I think they really mean that there will be new 911 models, the Cayenne GTS and something else. The "bis zu" is a little bit confusing, even in German.
The Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S models are definitely coming this year but if we include the Cabs too (rumor indicates a 2013 release though), these are actually already four different models.
Also 100% sure: the Cayman and Cayman S.
So let me see: Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Cayenne GTS, Cayman, Cayman S...leaving room for four more models.
The 991 GT3 could be rushed for a 2012 release, a lot of people are waiting for it but I'm not so sure yet.
I still think that there is going to be a more powerful Diesel version of the Cayenne and Panamera but in the case of the Panamera, it wouldn't make sense to introduce it before the facelift.
Interesting times ahead... 
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche Panamera Turbo S (June 2012 delivery), Porsche 997 Carrera GTS Cabriolet PDK, BMW X5M, Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe PP/DP, Mini Cooper S Countryman All4
