By Theodore Opara

Porsche will today unveil a total of three new models at automotive trade fairs in Los Angeles (USA), Tokyo (Japan) and Guangzhou (China). The highlight of this marathon of trade fair appearances will be Porsche’s entry into a completely new vehicle segment. The world premiere of the Macan at the Los Angeles Auto Show signals the official start of the new compact SUV.

The 911 Turbo Cabriolet will also be making its début in Los Angeles, while the Panamera Turbo S and Turbo S Executive models will be unveiled for the first time at the Tokyo Motor Show. At almost the same time, the 918 Spyder super sports car will be shown to the Chinese and US public at the automotive trade fairs in Guangzhou and Los Angeles.

The 911 Turbo Cabriolet and 911 Turbo S Cabriolet will also be showcased in Los Angeles. The open-top 911 Turbo models deliver the same blend of dynamism, performance and efficiency offered by the Coupé models unveiled a few months ago. The double turbocharged 3.8-litre six-cylinder engine delivers 520 bhp in the open-top 911 Turbo and 560 bhp in the S model, with the vehicles reaching a top speed of up to 318 km/h. And all this while achieving fuel consumption figures below the ten-litre limit: Both of the new top-of-the-range Cabriolet models rest assured in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), boasting figures of 9.9 litres/100 km (equivalent to 231 g/km CO2).

In Tokyo, Porsche is showcasing performance and luxury for discerning drivers.