Porsche Design Drivers' Selection Celebrates Iconic Racing Partnerships With New Martini Racing And Racing Heritage

READING, UNITED KINGDOM – July 29, 2011: 2011 marks the 60th anniversary of Porsche making its debut at the Le Mans 24hrs, furthermore, it is 41 years since the highly skilled team of Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood fired their engine on the start line of the gruelling French endurance race. Their win, a first outright victory for Porsche set the racing reputation for the brand, and this achievement has been immortalised with the famous racing number 23, in the latest collection from Porsche Design Drivers’ Selection.

All items in the range feature the distinctive ‘Porsche Team Salzburg’ red and white livery from the 917K in which Herrmann and Attwood raced to victory. The Team Salzburg overnight bag (£125) and wallet (£15) are the perfect accompaniment to any weekend trip away, whilst the themed mug (£15) and glass coaster set (£40) continue the celebration at home.

In 1971, Porsche again made history by winning the Le Mans 24hours and also set a distance record – 3,315 miles at an average speed of 138mph – that stood for nearly 40 years. Fans of Porsche racing history are also able to purchase a collectors edition, 1:43 scale model of this 917 KH (£40) Le Mans winning car from 1971 as part of the Heritage collection. Available in an exclusive presentation box, the MARTINI liveried model celebrates the 40th anniversary of its triumph this year.

Indelibly linked in the minds of many racing enthusiasts, the enduring colours of the Porsche MARTINI RACING Heritage are once again resplendent in the 2011 Porsche Design Drivers’ Selection collection. Offering Polo and Rugby Shirts for men and women (from £50), as well as a man’s hooded shirt (£75) and women’s large-logo racer-back vest (£35), alongside some seasonal items to celebrate the summer.

Stand out on the beach with a collection of items including the Beach Ball (£39), Beach Chair (£70) and large beach towel (£45) all in the distinctive Porsche MARTINI Racing livery. Enthusiasts can boost their collection of model cars in 2011 with the release of a 1:43 scale model of the 936/76 ‘Black Widow’ race car (£32), offering a darker twist on the traditional red and blue racing colours.

The latest Porsche Design Drivers’ Selection range is available now from all 32 Porsche Centres nationwide, or online through the Porsche Shop: http://shop1.porsche.com/uk/

Porsche Design Drivers’ Selection

The themes within the Porsche Design Drivers’ Selection span much more than motor sport, updated for 2011 are the Classic, Crystals and product inspired collections, now covering models including Panamera, Cayenne and 918 Spyder. Further information about these items and much more, is available via www.porsche.co.uk