Schaeffler and Porsche tackle toughest test in motorsports

HERZOGENAURACH, Germany and LE MANS, France, June 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- A marathon twice around the clock: Schaeffler and Porsche will again be tackling the toughest test in motorsports next weekend. More than 200,000 spectators lining the circuit and millions of TV viewers will be watching the 83rd running of the Le Mans 24 Hours live. Last year, Porsche, after 16 years, celebrated its comeback in the top LMP1 category with two Porsche 919 Hybrid. This year, even three race cars will be on the grid.

For Schaeffler, the cooperation with Porsche provides an ideal platform. The extreme demands in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) perfectly fit the qualities that Schaeffler defines for its production technologies as well. For decades, the partners have been closely working together – in motorsports and in production. As far back as in 1948, the 356 model – the first production sports car of the Swabian brand – was equipped with innovative needle bearings from Schaeffler.

About Schaeffler

The Schaeffler Group is a leading global integrated automotive and industrial supplier. The company stands for the highest quality, outstanding technology, and strong innovative ability. The Schaeffler Group makes a key contribution to "mobility for tomorrow" with high-precision components and systems in engine, transmission, and chassis applications as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a large number of industrial applications. The company generated sales of approximately EUR 12.1 bn in 2014. With more than 82,000 employees, Schaeffler is one of the world's largest technology companies in family ownership and, with approximately 170 locations in 50 countries, has a worldwide network of manufacturing locations, research and development facilities, and sales companies.

Fact Sheet with all the key information about the round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at Le Mans. http://www.schaeffler.com/remotemedien/media/_shared_media/11_events/sponsoring/wec/wec_lemans_fact_sheet_en_2015_06.pdf

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