Porsche Introduces Porsche Classic Motor Oil for the U.S. Market

20W-50 and 10W-60 motor oils now available for all air-cooled Porsche models

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Jun 16, 2014, 09:00 ET

ATLANTA, June 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is launching its own engine oil for air-cooled flat-four and flat-six Porsche engines: Porsche Classic Motor Oil. In collaboration with the Porsche Development Center in Weissach, Germany, the new engine oil has been developed by the Porsche Classic experts to meet the lubrication requirements of all Porsche air-cooled engines. The sports car manufacturer made the transition to liquid-cooled engines in the 911 model line in 1998.

Porsche Classic Motor Oil comes in two different versions:

Porsche Introduces Porsche Classic Motor Oil for the U.S. Market (PRNewsFoto/Porsche Cars North America)

20W-50 for all 356, 914, and 911 models up to the 2.7-liter G-model
10W-60 for flat-six engines of 3.0 liters and larger.

Porsche Classic Motor Oil offers the following benefits:

Specially developed for Porsche air-cooled engines
Tested in the lab and on the road by Porsche AG
Compatibility with the alloys and sealing materials used in the air-cooled engines
Excellent high temperature resilience and shear stability
Optimum protection against wear and corrosion provided by zinc and phosphorus
Engineered by Porsche

For more information on the Porsche Classic Motor Oil please visit: http://www.porsche.com/usa/accessoriesandservices/classic/genuineparts/producthighlightsandneweditions/oil/

Porsche Classic Motor Oil is available now exclusively through authorized Porsche dealers.

Pictures of the Porsche Classic Motor Oil can be found here: http://press.porsche.com/media/gallery2/v/photos/press_release_images/20W-50+and+10W-60+Classic+motor+oils+for+the+U_S_+Market/

About Porsche Cars North America
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga. is the exclusive U.S. importer of Porsche sports cars, including the Macan and Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera sports sedan. Established in 1984, it is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Porsche AG, which is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, and employs approximately 270 people who provide parts, service, marketing and training for 189 dealers. They, in turn, work to provide Porsche customers with a best-in-class experience that is in keeping with the brand's 66-year history and leadership in the advancement of vehicle performance, safety, and efficiency.

At the core of this success is Porsche's proud racing heritage that boasts some 30,000 motorsport wins to date.

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