Mobil 1 Lubricant Technology to Support Porsche in World Endurance Championship Racing

• All Porsche engines factory filled with Mobil 1 fully synthetic motor oil
• Expanded partnership focused on lubricant technology for road and race engines
• History of collaboration delivers high-performance engine and lubricant advances

12/09/2012 — FAIRFAX, Va. — (BUSINESS WIRE)

ExxonMobil announced a multi-year expansion of their partnership with Porsche AG that includes technical support of Porsche’s return to LMP1 endurance racing in the World Endurance Championship racing series in 2014.

A GT3 Cup Model 997 competes in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup at Bahrain on April 22, 2012. (Photo: Porsche)

Recognizing a shared commitment toward leveraging technical innovations to deliver outstanding performance, Porsche selected Mobil 1 as its factory-fill and recommended engine oil in 1996. During the ensuing 16 years, the two companies collaborated on technical programs resulting in victories for Porsche racing teams as well as many of Porsche’s new and innovative offerings to the sport utility vehicle and gran turismo categories, such as the Porsche Cayenne and Panamera, respectively.

“For nearly two decades, Mobil 1 and Porsche have partnered on some of the most exciting advances in high-performance automotive engines and lubricants. Working alongside the passionate and innovative engineers at Porsche has allowed us to develop advanced lubrication technologies specifically to protect and optimize the performance of every Porsche engine,” said Alan Kelly, president, ExxonMobil Fuels, Lubricants and Specialties Marketing.

With Porsche’s planned return to the pinnacle of endurance motorsports racing in the LMP1 class, Mobil 1 racing engineers will continue delivering technical support as the auto manufacturer’s exclusive motorsports lubrication partner. Leveraging their successful collaboration for designing lubricants for Porsche road and racing engines, Porsche and Mobil 1 experts will team up for the 2014 World Endurance Championship racing season, which includes the 24 hours of Le Mans.

“A critical fundamental in engine performance is lubrication,” said Wolfgang Hatz, Member of the Executive Board – Research and Development, Porsche AG. “Teaming with the Mobil 1 technology experts has helped Porsche to achieve its outstanding racing performance and meet the expectations consumers hold for our brand. We are delighted to extend our technical partnership.”

About Mobil 1

The world’s leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1 engine lubricant features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 motor oil to meet the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 oil flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life. Additional information about Mobil 1 motor oil and other ExxonMobil lubricants can be found at Mobil1.com.

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A GT3 Cup Model 997 competes in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup at Bahrain on April 22, 2012. (Photo: Porsche)