BIG news over at Porsche...

01-08-2001, 05:55 PM

http://www.us.porsche.com/english/news/pressreleases/001221.htm

I think this is a significant departure for many reasons, most of which have to do with Porsche's unique way of doing things...

I also think that this departure confirms, at least for me, that the best years are now behind Porsche, although I'm sure some of you will disagree.

-Matt Holcomb

01-08-2001, 11:50 PM

Herr Marchart is 61 years old. Maybe he thought that it was time to relax.

01-09-2001, 07:07 AM

Seriously, Matt, you want this guy working until he's like 100 or so?

Poor guy needs a rest! He's done a good job.

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Mark Szabo
1986 911 Targa 3.2
1987 Escort 5-speed 1.9
The Porsche Owners Gallery

01-09-2001, 07:33 AM

Matt If I understand you, your concern is that Herr Marchart will be sorely missed after 40 years of dedicated service only to be replaced by some marketing wanker from BMW? If so , I will agree with your eval!

01-09-2001, 11:35 AM

Hey guys,
just a few facts to set you straight on the issue:
Horst Marchard decided to retire. He is certainly not pushed into this decision. Mr Marchard is very close to the Porsche family, very much closer than any other Board member will ever be and therefore have a type of immunity against Dr Wiedeking etc.(this does not mean that there were any trouble, I just say this to prove that it was his own decision to retire). Austrian blood is thicker than water!
Wolfgang Dürheimer may be new to Porsche (which might be a controversial issue when you fill such an important seat), but he is a total Porsche nut through and through! I also have to add that he is already in charge of the design/development of the next 911, so this is a logical step to make. Believe me, the man is very competent and is not afraid to kick asses when people don't deliver.
I work very close to both Horst Marchard and Wolfgang Dürheimer, so you can take this as "from the horse's mouth".

Stef Scheepers
'01 996
'93 964 RS
'74 914
'58 308 Tractor