yashagrawal

FYI only...

Porsche PR Statement:

Porsche Reports Record Sales in 2013; 21 percent increase over 2012

Best-ever U.S. sales fueled by 911, Cayenne models

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), the exclusive U.S. importer of Porsche sports cars including the Macan and Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera sports sedan, today announced it has once again set an all-time U.S. sales record, with 42,323 cars sold in 2013 (plus 21 percent over 2012). The previous record year for Porsche in the U.S. was 2012 when 35,043 cars were sold. In December 2013, Porsche dealers sold 3,246 cars, an increase of 10 percent over last December.

"Exceeding 40,000 sales for the first time in the history of Porsche in the U.S. makes us very proud," said Detlev von Platen, President and CEO, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. "This success was possible only through the combination of a strong product offering, a highly professional sales organization and a team of dedicated dealers," he added. "Since introducing 22 new models and variants into the U.S. market in 2013, we are entering the New Year with our youngest product line ever – thus, we are confident that we can continue writing the success story of Porsche in the U.S. over the next 12 months."

The flagship 911 completed a strong anniversary year in 2013, with 10,442 units sold and the introduction of six new model variants including the limited-edition "50^th Anniversary" model. In December, the top-of-the-line 911 models (GT3, Turbo, Turbo Cabriolet) arrived at U.S. dealers, with those models accounting for four percent of December 911 sales.

Sales of the mid-engine Boxster and Cayman models were equally strong, with a combined total of 7,953 units, representing a 137 percent increase year-over-year. The newly-launched Cayman and Cayman S models were popular as well, with 3,383 units sold.

The Cayenne line carried equal weight in the automaker's 2013 sales success, with 18,507 sold in all of 2013 (plus 16 percent over last year). With sales of 5,386, the Cayenne Diesel had a 29 percent share of overall Cayenne sales. With the arrival of the Macan compact SUV, its fifth model line, in the spring of 2014 Porsche will be entering into the fastest-growing vehicle market with the sportiest cross-over in that segment.

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Last year, Porsche recorded a roughly even split of sales between its four-door and two-door sports cars (57 percent/43 percent).

Certified Pre-Owned Sales finished 2013 at 10,130 units, up 7 percent over 2012 (9,506).

Bacura

LOL. Did they subtract the one that Patty returned? Sorry, I just couldn't resist.

Dyim

It must be a banner year for 911 sales. 1 out of 4.

Only 5421 panameras. I guess it is the more 'unique' Porsche.

mtbscott

I'm kind of surprised that over twice as many Boxsters are sold as Caymans. Although not exactly the same thing I wonder what the percentage of 911 Cabs/Coupes is?

Noah Fect

I didn't read it that way but it wouldn't surprise me. There just aren't enough reasons to go with the solid roof in the 981s IMHO. Both the Boxster and 911 Cab are really more like foldable hardtop cars with a fabric shell.

Some of the Cayman owners have mentioned that the Boxster is actually quieter this time around, in terms of road and engine noise. And it's also cheaper, which is weird.

With the 911 cab, a case can be made that it doesn't look as streamlined as the coupe. Unlike the 98x cars the 911 wasn't originally designed as a convertible, so some may feel that it doesn't look as elegant and purposeful as a Boxster does relative to the Cayman. I'd expect the 911 coupe to outsell the cab, and the Boxster to outsell the Cayman.

LexVan

I did not read it this way, either. The way I see it:

7,953 total 981 sales (Boxster and Cayman included)
3,383 Caymen only sales
7,953-3,353= 4,570 Boxster Only Sales