Revisions to Christophorus (Germany) December 1985 180/197
Added contents:
• 1 Ladies and Gentlemen
• 2 Imprint
• 4 News
• 8 Show Time
It was turbulent on the Porsche stand at the 51st IAA, the Frankfurt motor show. A retrospective.
• 12 Britain Breeds Better Drivers
Porsche Cars Great Britain and their dealers use local tracks and skilled race drivers to offer Porsche owners a chance to improve their skills. Tony Dron reports.
• 14 Interplay of Elements
Porsche employees can now spend their breaks in an unusual ambience. A photo report on the new Weissach Cassino building.
• 18 Always Ready
A new, semiautomatic gearbox which Porsche currently has under development makes it possible to shift without loss of traction. A Christophorus discussion with Helmut Flegl, Director of Research.
• 22 Open Sesame!
The Porsche 911 Carrera Cabrio can now be ordered with an electrically-operated top.
• 26 944 Turbo
What are the qualities of Porsche's fastest and most powerful four-cylinder model? Reinhard Seiffert describes his driving experiences with the 944 Turbo.
• 32 Solo Success
Frenchman Alain Prost avoided all errors during this year's Formula 1 season and had the benefit of a reliable automobile.
• 34 Tandem Triumph
Derek Bell and Hans Stuck had to complete a thought season before they could enjoy the joint title of World Champion. Jurgen Pippig reports.
• 38 IMSA, The American Battle
Al Holbert remained active in racing when he became Porsche's competition director in the USA and was rewarded with this year's IMSA title for his 962
• 40 This Was Stefan Bellof
Olaf Meidt writes the memorial to his friend, Sefan Bellof.
• 44 All In All
Exhaust valves for a 20-year-old Porsche 911, compared to the new Carerra. The results are surprising.
• 48 Art in Christophorus
He emigrated from Germany to America and made his fortune there: painter Jan G Buechting who graces the art pages of this issue.
• 50 Open-Air Festival
Old and well-kept Porsche models could be admired at the old-timer Grand Prix on Nurburgring. Holger Holgersen was there.
• 54 Mountain Workers
An old-timer rallye through the mountain world of the Dolomites draws an increasing number of fans.
• 56 Luxury in the Snow
In good time for the winter season: Rainer Deglmann-Schwarz visited three Swiss hotels which rank among the most exclusive and elegant in the Alps.
• 60 Land of the Balmy Breezes
New Zealand is scarcely known but full of natural beauty. Jurgen Schwarz visited the land.
• 68 Storming the Heights
When plastics made their way in race car construction in the mid-sixties, Porsche decided to build a lightweight Bergspyder, the 910/8. Peter Schneider relates the history of this automobile.
• 2 Imprint
• 4 News
• 8 Show Time
It was turbulent on the Porsche stand at the 51st IAA, the Frankfurt motor show. A retrospective.
• 12 Britain Breeds Better Drivers
Porsche Cars Great Britain and their dealers use local tracks and skilled race drivers to offer Porsche owners a chance to improve their skills. Tony Dron reports.
• 14 Interplay of Elements
Porsche employees can now spend their breaks in an unusual ambience. A photo report on the new Weissach Cassino building.
• 18 Always Ready
A new, semiautomatic gearbox which Porsche currently has under development makes it possible to shift without loss of traction. A Christophorus discussion with Helmut Flegl, Director of Research.
• 22 Open Sesame!
The Porsche 911 Carrera Cabrio can now be ordered with an electrically-operated top.
• 26 944 Turbo
What are the qualities of Porsche's fastest and most powerful four-cylinder model? Reinhard Seiffert describes his driving experiences with the 944 Turbo.
• 32 Solo Success
Frenchman Alain Prost avoided all errors during this year's Formula 1 season and had the benefit of a reliable automobile.
• 34 Tandem Triumph
Derek Bell and Hans Stuck had to complete a thought season before they could enjoy the joint title of World Champion. Jurgen Pippig reports.
• 38 IMSA, The American Battle
Al Holbert remained active in racing when he became Porsche's competition director in the USA and was rewarded with this year's IMSA title for his 962
• 40 This Was Stefan Bellof
Olaf Meidt writes the memorial to his friend, Sefan Bellof.
• 44 All In All
Exhaust valves for a 20-year-old Porsche 911, compared to the new Carerra. The results are surprising.
• 48 Art in Christophorus
He emigrated from Germany to America and made his fortune there: painter Jan G Buechting who graces the art pages of this issue.
• 50 Open-Air Festival
Old and well-kept Porsche models could be admired at the old-timer Grand Prix on Nurburgring. Holger Holgersen was there.
• 54 Mountain Workers
An old-timer rallye through the mountain world of the Dolomites draws an increasing number of fans.
• 56 Luxury in the Snow
In good time for the winter season: Rainer Deglmann-Schwarz visited three Swiss hotels which rank among the most exclusive and elegant in the Alps.
• 60 Land of the Balmy Breezes
New Zealand is scarcely known but full of natural beauty. Jurgen Schwarz visited the land.
• 68 Storming the Heights
When plastics made their way in race car construction in the mid-sixties, Porsche decided to build a lightweight Bergspyder, the 910/8. Peter Schneider relates the history of this automobile.