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News of June 12, 2002

New Record Month for 911 in North America

Porsche's May sales figures for North America have only fallen slightly

Porsche 911 Carrera 4

Photo: Porsche

Stuttgart, Germany - In May, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, delivered 2,418 units of its 911 and Boxster models to customers in the North America region. This represents a 6 % drop compared to the same month last year, when sales totaled 2,579 units.

Whereas 1,222 Boxster models were sold last month - down 16 % from the May before - the 911 is racing from one record to the next. With sales climbing to 1,196 units, the 911 model series has topped its peak performance last year (1,116 vehicles) by seven percent. This is the best performance that the 911 has ever achieved in North America in a single month, and following April of this year, is the second consecutive record-breaking month for the sports car classic from Zuffenhausen. Thanks to its improved range of models, Porsche expects good year-end results for the North American market, despite the overall decline in units sold.

Fortunately for the sports car producer, the decline in sales in the North America region can be largely compensated by additional sales elsewhere, especially in major markets in Europe. For instance, in the German market alone - second in importance to Porsche after North America - a 14.4 % rise in deliveries was experienced from January to April 2002, compared to the same period last year.

(June 03, 2002)

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