THINK of a German sports car and, inevitably, the unforgettable Porsche springs to mind.
Synonymous with style, class and a power, the Porsche range continues to turn heads around the world and, in Hong Kong, the popularity of the purring sports car is beginning to soar.
Jebsen Co Ltd, which handles the Porsche franchise in the territory, estimates that, this year, 250 of the gleaming cars will be delivered to owners who are itching at the thought of getting behind the wheel and putting their dream machines to the test.
This will represent a doubling of the Porsche sales from last year and Chris Thomas, the general manager of the Jebsen Motor Group, said he felt the new Porsches had more appeal than before.
New design specifications on the 911 Carrera have made it the most popular Porsche in Hong Kong. The silhouette of the car is the same as it has been for the past 30 years, but every other component of the car, apart from the all-important crest, has changed since its inception in 1963.
The car has a new multi-link rear axle to improve road holding, a more powerful engine that also delivers better fuel economy, and a bigger luggage area.
Another stunning new feature of the car is the 'Tiptronic' gear system, which is a combined manual or automatic gear box that allows the driver the choice of driving mode.