MICHELIN PILOT PERFORMANCE DAYS From the Track to the Road:

Uncompromising High Performance Tailored to Custome r Needs

Press Kit Estoril, Portugal

July 2011

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Contents

• From the Track to the Road: Uncompromising High Performance Tailored to Custome r Needs “Michelin sells performance, not rubber.”

• From Racing Tires to Streets Tires Michelin Delivers Continuous High Performance

� Safety, sportiness and longevity:

The qualities required of all Michelin tires, whether for road or track use � Driving performance and environmental performance:

The dual challenge met by Michelin

• Michelin: Developing Tires Adapted to All Condition s of Use � In-depth understanding of needs and uses � Michelin’s high-performance street tires:

A complete lineup developed from racing tires • High Performance at Michelin:

Teamwork between People and Companies � Working closely with leading carmakers and tuners � High performance at Michelin: Facts, figures and players • Appendix � The MICHELIN Brand: The Market Benchmark � Michelin Group: Milestones � Michelin Group: Key Figures

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From the Track to the Road:

Uncompromising High Performance Tailored to Custome r Needs

“ Michelin sells performance, not rubber .” Statement from the Michelin Group Managing Partners,

at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2010 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil It’s more than a philosophy; it’s a company-wide commitment. Michelin develops and produces tires capable of simultaneously delivering superior performance in different areas. What’s more, these tires are designed to improve the performance of the vehicles on which they are fitted, which further enhances their quality. And that’s another factor that enhances the reputation of the Michelin brand. As the Group’s Managing Partners said in 2010, “Michelin sells performance, not rubber.” This sentence, which sums up Michelin’s mission, takes on added meaning when applied to sports tires, whether intended for racing vehicles or for outstanding series-produced cars and sports models designed to deliver powerful sensations. In terms of high performance, Michelin is committed to pushing back the limits. From the track to the road, there’s the same focus on quality. The same solutions that help drivers to win track and rally races can also be used for street tires. Michelin takes part in international racing to validate its technological advances at the highest level of competition and to enhance its skills and capabilities, which are then applied to the development of series-produced tires. At the same time, the market’s sportiest cars, whether designed by specialized manufacturers or exclusive tuners, deliver nearly the same performance levels as racing cars. That’s why, when developing its high-performance tires, Michelin breaks down the barriers separating racing cars and road cars.

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Michelin transfers technologies among its various operations because the problems that must be resolved are increasingly convergent. All tires must meet the challenge of high-speed driving, total mileage and safety-enhancing grip. Three examples help to illustrate the issues involved. - The cutting-edge cars that take part in the world’s most prestigious endurance race – the 24 Hours of Le Mans – reach speeds of 330 km/h. As for sports models driven on the road, they can exceed 350 km/h. So speed alone is not what separates racing cars from series-produced cars. - Total mileage is no longer a concern just for series-produced cars; it’s also a key performance factor in endurance racing. This was evident in the last stint driven by the No. 2 Audi R18 TDI that won this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 12. On Sunday morning, the car set a new record in terms of tire longevity and consistency as race leader Benoît Tréluyer covered 750 km with the same set of tires, despite the fact that he had three competitors in hot pursuit. - The only points of contact between a vehicle and the road, tires play a key role in driving safety, with grip being the most important aspect. Regardless of the performance parameter – lap time, wet or dry-road braking, or cornering – tires provide grip, thus ensuring driving efficiency and safety. Backed by the experience acquired through many years of competition in the world’s most important automobile races, Michelin has established itself as the benchmark in terms of ultra-high performance tires. Michelin’s undisputed technological leadership has been forged over the years. The tire maker’s 20 wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans is one example. The expertise developed in racing has been further extended through technical partnerships with the world’s most demanding automobile manufacturers. These include global carmakers that have built their reputation on performance, such as Porsche, BMW M and Ferrari, as well as highly specialized manufacturers like Koenigsegg, Gumpert and Wiesmann, among others. In all cases, Michelin is committed to developing the right performance balance, one that is adapted to sports driving and aligned with the carmaker’s philosophy, Michelin’s own quality standards and, above all, user expectations.

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From Racing Tires to Streets Tires, Michelin Delivers Continuous High Performance,

� Safety, sportiness and longevity: The qualities required of all Michelin tires, wheth er for road or track use

Feedback from the drivers themselves provides dramatic insight. Benoît Tréluyer, one of the three drivers of the No. 2 Audi R18 TDi/MICHELIN that won this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans describes the end of the legendary race: “It was a very long stint, covering 55 laps and lasting 3 hours 20 minutes. The Michelin tires immediately provided the grip I needed, enabling me to drive at a sustained pace throughout the stint to maintain my lead. I was even able to go on the offensive at the end of my fifth stint.” Each of the driver’s words reflects the performance of the MICHELIN tires. In short, he is saying that the tires underpinned the victory of the No. 2 Audi by providing grip, long total mileage and – the decisive factor – consistent performance. These are the same qualities that drivers expect from the tires they purchase for their cars and that Michelin street tires deliver. During official tests before the 24 Hours of Le Mans to determine the starting grid, the performance balance of MICHELIN tires was once again demonstrated as the Audi won the pole position with tires that had already covered more than 300 kilometers. The longevity of MICHELIN tires is far superior to that of tires used in other types of racing, such as Formula 1 where qualifying tires are designed to deliver maximum performance for no more than a few dozen kilometers. Rather than an isolated occurrence, this focus on consistent performance is a deep-seated trend at Michelin. In 2010, the 24 Hours of Le Mans already provided ample proof of the consistency provided by Michelin tires. During the race, Britain’s Anthony Davidson, at the wheel of the No. 1 Peugeot 908 HDi FAP, completed four stints (46 laps) at an average lap time of 3’21’’917, which works out to 627 kilometers at an average speed of 243 kilometers per hour. That’s the equivalent of two Formula 1 Grand Prix races at Monza, the sport's fastest circuit. Speed, maximal grip and consistent performance over the long term are among the specific qualities of Michelin racing tires, regardless of the discipline. There’s another area of performance, less spectacular at first sight, but one on which Michelin never compromises, and that's the issue of safety.

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Michelin is unveiling its racing tire development processes, which show to what degree tire safety is a requirement that is always met. Racing tires are developed in three stages: - The first might be called the digital stage. Researchers run a series of calculations to produce around ten solutions designed to satisfy the expressed needs of the racecar manufacturer. - The second stage involves choosing and producing tire prototypes based on the calculations and testing them. The tires are subject to severe tests on drum assemblies that push them to their performance limits. - In the third step, after the tests on laboratory rollers, the chosen tires are tested on vehicles, in particular to verify their performance and the aerodynamic loads they can withstand in actual use. Once the development stage is over, MICHELIN tires are validated so that they can demonstrate their potential on the racetrack. Michelin’s firm focus on research and development is what makes the company unique. Every year, the Group allocates nearly €500 million to its Technology Center. With test tracks on three continents – Europe, North America and Asia – Michelin can test its tires in real conditions. This extensive global presence provides Michelin with a clear understanding of tire behavior in different environments and enables it to develop a range of tires capable of delivering high performance regardless of the conditions of use. Michelin has one other laboratory – motorsport racing. For the Group, racing is an investment in innovation. The exclusive technologies integrated in Michelin series-produced tires, such as those in the MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport and MICHELIN Pilot Sport families, were first of all validated in competition on the track, especially in endurance races, and in rally special stages. Michelin’s participation in and commitment to racing has nothing to do with sponsoring or with enhancing its image. It simply reflects the Group’s determination to more fully understanding how tires perform in extreme conditions while developing solutions that are ever more environmentally friendly. In short, the outstanding performance obtained on racing circuits or WRC tracks will be extended on the road.

� Driving performance and environmental performance: The dual challenge met by Michelin

Every Michelin tire or innovation grows out of the same philosophy: in every product that Michelin designs, the goal is always to safely transport as many people or goods as possible, as far as possible while consuming as little material as possible. The world of very high performance tires also respects this philosophy even if transporting people and goods is not the objective. Here, the goal is to achieve a certain result – to win a race or display the powerful dynamic qualities of an outstanding vehicle – while taking into account the need to consume as little fuel as possible.

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Michelin’s research and development programs have long focused on these issues, giving the tire maker unrivalled expertise in the area of fuel efficiency. These innovations take into account the issue of materials efficiency since tires play a crucial role in fuel consumption, accounting for nearly 20% of the energy need to move a car forward. Michelin's goal is to design tires that help to reduce fuel consumption while maintaining the same high performance in the areas of safety and longevity. That’s why innovation is such a powerful force.

The Group’s technicians can measure the performance of materials incorporated in tires. Specifically, they measure what a unit of material can accomplish. The stakes are considerable. Just like production costs, operating margin and customer service indices, Michelin’s materials efficiency index should make it possible to assess the performance of its tires and thereby provide insight into the Group’s manufacturing performance. This year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans provided a demonstration of Michelin's strategy in the world of very high performance tires. For the first time ever, a car – and not just any car but the winning Audi – accomplished five stints without changing tires and, more importantly, without losing speed or sacrificing safety. This longevity is a cornerstone on which the car’s victory was built. Michelin’s series-produced tires are developed in line with the same rationale. One example is the very recent MICHELIN Pilot Sport 3 (on the market since 2010) that delivers 10% more mileage than the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2, formerly the mileage standard-setter in its category***. This performance has the positive effect of reducing raw materials consumption. In other words, fewer tires will need to be manufactured to cover a given number of miles, resulting in fewer end-of-life tires that need to be scrapped. The guidelines given to the R&D Department are to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions, use as little rubber and other natural resources in tire manufacture as possible, lower moving masses and maximize tire longevity while delivering improved safety performance and higher speeds. The continuity between racing tires and passenger car tires works both ways. This year Michelin developed new endurance tire ranges that were more energy efficient thanks to a technology used for street tires. This was yet another sign that Michelin has no barriers that separate racing tires from series-produced tires. It’s important to bear in mind that energy efficiency has been a key concern at Michelin since 1992, when the Group produced its first car tires capable of reducing fuel consumption. Since then, MICHELIN tires that display the GREEN X marking on their sidewalls (indicating that energy efficiency-enhancing technologies have been integrated into the tire) have helped to reduce overall fuel consumption by more than 14 billion liters and carbon emissions by over 35 million tonnes. MICHELIN Pilot Sport 3 tires also display this marking and thus play a role in achieving this environmental performance.

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For endurance races, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans in particular, Michelin produces tires that can do as many as five stints on prototypes while delivering consistent, safe performance, whereas Formula 1 racing uses tires that can cover only 50 km. This exceptional longevity reduces the number of tires used, shipped and thus manufactured. Between 2006 and 2009, the number of MICHELIN tires used at the 24 Hours of Le Mans was reduced by 20%. Materials efficiency is truly one of Michelin’s key concerns. The creation of the MICHELIN GREEN X Challenge in 2009 is further proof of the Group’s commitment. The trophy awards cars that consume the least fuel while achieving the best overall performance in five endurance races. This cooperation between racing and the high-performance tire segment results from close teamwork between automobile manufacturers, car tuners and Michelin, as well as from greater understanding of consumers that makes it possible to provide them with practical solutions aligned with their expectations. ***In-house tests performed on the size 225/45 ZR 17 91 Y tire.

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Michelin: Developing Tires Adapted to All Condition s of Use

� In-depth understanding of needs and uses Owners of sports vehicles in many countries around the world have said they want to be able to enjoy driving without sacrificing safety or having to change tires too often. This was revealed in a broad-based 2009 TNS Sofres study of 9,000 drivers in five European countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom) as well as in Russia, the United States and China. Among the people surveyed, 20% said that driving was very important for them. And within this category, 68% – across all nationalities – said that driving enjoyment was their top priority. What’s more, 62% of them mentioned the important role that tires play in their car’s handling, and thus its safety performance.

Total mileage is not a concern only to Michelin as it is shared by users. By offering an extensive family of sports tires that combine longevity, energy efficiency and safety, Michelin has managed to cover the full range of sports vehicles on the market while also providing drivers with high-performance tires developed in racing and aligned with their expectations. In combining these features, Michelin is effectively addressing the needs of owners of today’s outstanding models. At Michelin, performance has no limits and is not confined to the world of racing.

� Michelin’s high-performance street tires: A complete lineup developed from racing tires

In 2010, Michelin added a new dimension to its lineup of high performance tires, bringing to market a 13th generation of the Michelin Sport tires. Above all Michelin, in one year, was able to cover all segments of the sports vehicle market. While the Michelin Pilot Super Sport targets outstanding sports vehicles, the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 is intended for a wide variety of vehicle categories, including sporty models of city cars and compacts as well as large, powerful sedans. It also equips true small sports cars, such as roadsters and coupes. With the extra-large 18 to 19-inch range, the MICHELIN Pilot Sport 3 is also suitable as optional equipment on non-sporting models. *2009 TNS Sofres survey of 9,000 motorists conducted in five EU countries (Germany, Spain, France, the UK and Italy), Russia, the United States and China.

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The illustration below provides a simple overview of Michelin’s summer tire range, which includes its high-performance tires, making it possible to understand how each tire model is to be used and for which vehicles it is intended. MICHELIN high-performance tires constitute the Pilot family. - The world’s fastest series-produced tire on the racetrack, which also provides unparalleled road-holding ability in dry conditions, the MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport is a direct descendent of Michelin’s motorsports tires*. The MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport achieves a unique balance between safety and driving enjoyment that makes it suitable for everyday road use as well as on the racetrack in demanding conditions. Michelin engineers focused on simultaneously improving performance in different areas. The driver of a car equipped with MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport tires can enjoy the experience, knowing that the tires deliver maximum safety even in extreme conditions of use. For example, the tire brakes three meters shorter on wet roads**. The new standard-setter, the MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport integrates technologies that have demonstrated their validity and efficiency at the highest levels of motorsports. • The TWARON BELT. Twaron® is a high-density fiber used in cutting-edge

equipment for such sports as tennis, sailing and mountain biking – as well as in aeronautics, protective military gear and motorsports. At very high speeds, the Twaron® belt guarantees greater stability. Thanks to its variable tension, the belt

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tightens the center of the tread more than the shoulders. As a result, centrifugal force is more effectively overcome and pressure is more evenly distributed.

• DUAL-COMPOUND TECHNOLOGY. This innovation involves the use of two

different rubber compounds on the right and left sides of the tread. The outside shoulder integrates an original elastomer reinforced with carbon black that was developed for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The result is exceptional endurance in tight corners. The inside shoulder features a latest-generation elastomer that delivers outstanding grip on wet surfaces by enabling the tire to break through the water’s surface and adhere to even the slightest irregularity in the road

• VARIABLE CONTACT PATCH 2.0. Whether accelerating in a straight line or

cornering at high speed, this innovation ensures optimal grip. Even though the patch’s shape changes when cornering, the amount of rubber in contact with the road remains the same. The MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport was developed with the latest digital simulation software used in the aviation and automobile industries. Thanks to these leading-edge tools, pressure and temperature are spread evenly across the contact patch.

Technical features of the MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport Speed rating: Y to ZR Aspect ratio: 25 to 45 Rim diameter: 18’’ to 22’’ *The tire recorded the fastest lap time in a dry-circuit test conducted against its five leading competitors in 2010 by TÜV SÜD Automotive, an independent organization, using 245/40 ZR 18 Y and 235/35 ZR 19 Y tires. **Compared with the MICHELIN Pilot Sport PS2. Test conducted at the Michelin Technology Center. Manufacturer certifications: MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORT 315 35 ZR 20 110 (Y) XL K1 Ferrari 599 GTO rear. Front = 285/30ZR20 (99Y)

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MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORT

285 30 ZR 20 99 (Y) K1 XL Ferrari 599 GTO front. Rear = 315/35ZR20 (110Y) XL

MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORT

235 35 ZR 20 92 (Y) XL K1 Ferrari 458 Italia (MY 2009) front. Rear = 295/35ZR20 (101Y) PSS K1

MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORT

295 35 ZR 20 101 (Y) K1 Ferrari 458 Italia (MY 2009) rear. Front = 235/35ZR20 (92Y) PSS K1

MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORT

245 35 ZR 20 95 (Y) XL K1 Ferrari FF (F151 MY 2011) front. Rear = 295/35ZR20 (105Y) XL PSS K1

MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORT 295 35 ZR 20 105 (Y) XL K1 Ferrari FF (F151 MY 2011) rear. Front =

245/35ZR20 (95Y) XL PSS K1

MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORT 255 35 ZR 20 REINFORCED Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo (MY 2010) front. Rear =

285/30ZR20

MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORT

285 30 ZR 20 REINFORCED Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo (MY 2010) rear. Front = 255/35ZR20

MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORT

265 35 ZR 19 98 (Y) XL Koenigsegg Agera front. Rear = 345/30ZR20

MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORT

345 30 ZR 20 106 (Y) Koenigsegg Agera rear. Front = 265/35ZR19

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- The MICHELIN Pilot Sport 3 delivers superior grip. On wet surfaces, it holds the road better when cornering and stops three meters shorter than its predecessor, the reigning benchmark sports tire*. In addition, the tire delivers highly precise steering to provide an enjoyable driving experience. That’s why MICHELIN says that its new high-performance tire delivers “enhanced driving sensations.” What’s more, the tire is the first to combine these outstanding dynamic qualities with greater fuel efficiency and total mileage. In short, the MICHELIN Pilot Sport 3 is a responsible choice that delivers excitement. *Test performed in 2009 by independent technical services firm TÜV SÜD Automotive on size 245/40 ZR 18 Y tires. Technical features of the MICHELIN Pilot Sport 3 Speed rating: V to Y Aspect ratio: 55 to 35 Rim diameter: 15’’ to 19’’ Manufacturer certifications:

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 3 255 35 ZR 19 96 Y XL AO Audi A4 & A5 (B8)

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 3 245 40 ZR 18 97 Y XL AO AUDI A4 (B8)

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 3 215 45 R 16 90 V XL AO Audi A1 (Model Year 2010)

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 3 255 40 ZR 18 99 (Y) XL MO1

Mercedes E63 AMG W212 (Model Year 2009) front. Rear = 285/35ZR18 (101Y)

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 3 285 35 ZR 18 101 (Y) XL MO1

Mercedes E63 AMG W212 (MY 2009) rear. Front = 255/40ZR18 (99Y)

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 3 235 40 ZR 18 95 W XL Ford Cmax (MY 2010)

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 3 225 45 R 18 91 V Citroen C4 (MY 2010)

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 3 255 40 ZR 19 XL MO Mercedes S65 AMG (W221) front (rear = 275/40ZR19 MO)

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 3 275 40 ZR 19 XL MO Mercedes S65 AMG (W221) rear (front = 255/40ZR19 MO)

- Intended for cars capable of delivering truly outstanding performance, the MICHELIN Pilot Sport is the benchmark tire for Porsche. In fact, Michelin has been named a Porsche Worldwide Cooperation Partner. With the MICHELIN Pilot Sport, MICHELIN is the leading supplier of the Porsche 911, Boxster, Cayman and Panamera. The tire continues to win approval from the leading sports vehicle manufacturers and has received more than 200 certifications overall. Technical features of the MICHELIN Pilot Sport Speed rating: W, Y Aspect ratio: 55 to 25 Rim diameter: 17’’ to 22’’

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- Intended for cars that are pushed to extreme performance levels, the MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup+ is the benchmark track tire for Porsche and BMW M. It is fitted as original equipment on the Porsche 911, GT2 and GT3 and on the BMW M3. Technical features of the MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup+ Speed rating: (Y) Aspect ratio: 35 to 25 Rim diameter: 18’’ to 20’’ Manufacturer certifications for the MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup and MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup+: MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP

235 35 ZR 19 87 (Y) BMW M3 CSL front 100% Michelin et 100% CUP

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP

265 30 ZR 19 89 (Y) BMW M3 CSL rear 100% Michelin et 100% CUP

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 345 30 ZR 19 105 (Y) Dodge Viper EM50 (MY 2008) rear (front = 295/30

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MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 285 30 ZR 19 87 (Y) ZP LL Corvette ZR1

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP

335 25 ZR 20 94 (Y) ZP LL Corvette ZR1

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP+ 245 35 ZR 19 93 (Y) XL * BMW M3 E90 front (rear 265/35 19 PS Cup+*)

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP+

265 35 ZR 19 98 (Y) XL * BMW M3 E90 rear (front = 245/35 19 PS Cup+*)

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP+

235 35 ZR 19 87 (Y) N1 Porsche 997 GT3 phase 2 front (rear = 305/30 19 PS Cup+ N1). Model Year 2009

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP+

305 30 ZR 19 102 (Y) N1 Porsche 997 GT3 phase 2 rear (front = 235/35 19 PS Cup+ N1). Model Year 2009

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP+

245 35 ZR 19 89 (Y) N1 Porsche 997 phase 2 GT3 RS (MY 2009) and GT2 RS (MY2010) front. Rear = 325/30ZR19 (101Y) PS Cup+ N1 (GT3) & N2 (GT2)

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP+ 325 30 ZR 19 101 (Y) N1 Porsche 997 phase 2 GT3 RS (MY 2009) rear. Front

= 245/35ZR19 (89Y) PS Cup+ N1

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP+

325 30 ZR 19 101 (Y) N2 Porsche 997 Phase 2 GT2 RS (MY 2010) rear. Front = 245/35ZR19 (89Y) PS Cup+ N1

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High Performance at Michelin:

Teamwork between People and Companies

� Working closely with leading carmakers and tuners In six years, MICHELIN high performance tires have received more than 200 certifications from automobile manufacturers, attesting to their confidence in the Group. What’s more, nearly one-fourth of premium vehicles are equipped with Michelin tires. With these tires, which integrate innovations developed through racing, the world's leading manufacturers can be sure to obtain an unparalleled balance of performance thanks to a range of components that are combined to meet customer expectations. In addition to safety, a requirement that is systematically met, other areas of performance include sporty handling, driving enjoyment, long total mileage and low fuel consumption. For example, the MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport launched in 2010 was developed in partnership with Porsche, Ferrari and BMW M. Michelin and Porsche have been partners since 1961 and each innovation is the result of close cooperation between the two companies. Engineers work hand in hand to define tires compatible with the performance levels and advanced technologies of the Porsche model, for both passenger and racing cars. Michelin’s cooperation projects with BMW are also the result of a shared commitment to high performance. When the BMW Group’s BMW M subsidiary designs cars, its sets the bar very high in terms of robustness, sports performance, safety and innovation. In 2010, Michelin received the Ferrari Technology Award for its contribution to the development of the GT lineup. Ferrari is also the first carmaker to have certified the MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport tires, choosing them to equip its 599 GTO model. MICHELIN and FERRARI development engineers and test drivers worked together on different racetracks, in particular at Fiorano and Nardo in Italy, to validate the tires’ performance balance, which is perfectly aligned with the chassis features of the new Ferrari GTO, the manufacturer’s fastest road car ever. In addition to these manufacturers, Michelin shares the same high performance standards with the most exclusive carmakers. BMW M, Alpina, Gumpert and Koenigsbegg are among the high-profile partners that work with Michelin to design outstanding vehicles that deliver unrivaled performance.

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High performance at Michelin: Facts, figures and pl ayers

Facts A long-standing commitment to racing (24 Hours of Le Mans &

WRC) � 2011: 20th overall win for

Michelin and 14th in a row. � 2010: Audi and Michelin top

three finishers at Le Mans. � 2010: New record for the

greatest distance covered at Le Mans set with Michelin tires. The previous record stood for 39 years.

� 2009: 16 years after their previous exploit, Peugeot and Michelin finish one-two at Le Mans. Michelin once again wins in all four categories and captures the 15 top slots in the overall classification.

� 2007: Michelin wins its 10th 24 Hours of Le Mans in a row and its 16th overall.

� 2005: New-generation BTO off-road tires are used in Rally New Zealand.

� 1999: Michelin totally dominates the race, with the top four finishers in the overall ranking: BMW, Toyota and two Audis.

� 1999: New GA and GE snow tires used at Rally Sweden.

� 1987: Introduction of the puncture-resistant ATS foam system at the Acropolis Rally. The system was awarded the Technological Innovation Prize at the Paris Auto Show.

� 1978: 100% French victory, as Didier Pironi and Jean-Pierre Jaussaud win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in a Renault-Alpine A442B fitted with Michelin tires.

� 1973: Introduction of a slick radial tire in the World Rally

Figures Innovation: the driving force that

powers Michelin

� 500 million euros a year allocated to research and development.

� More than 6,000 researchers on three continents.

An unrivaled record in racing

� 20 victories in the 24 Hours

of Le Mans since 1923, of which 14 in a row.

� More than 5,000 tires

shipped to ensure ever-higher performance levels.

� For the 79th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2011, Michelin equips 38 (67%) of the 56 cars entered.

� More than 20 manufacturer and driver titles in FIA GT racing since 1997.

� A total of 36 World Rally Championship titles.

Key performance figures

� 1.5 hours: the time needed

to produce an endurance tire at the Michelin plant in Clermont-Ferrand.

� 150 components used to manufacture a racing tire.

� 12 kg: the average weight of a rear tire (excluding the rim) for an LMP1 car.

� 35% increase in mileage for a set of Michelin tires between 1998 and 2008, plus an approximately 10% increase in average speed.

� 21% fewer tires used for the winning car in 2010,

Players All about people…

� 30 technicians, 4

developers and 4 chemists are available around the clock for each of the 38 partner teams at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. By monitoring the tires on the circuit, they help to prepare for the 2012 race.

� Around 50 fitters are in charge of mounting, dismounting and centering tires.

� Michelin developers attend the races to analyze products in real conditions, help find solutions in the event of problems and start thinking about future developments.

� Tire “dissectors” work at the racing tire manufacturing center in Clermont-Ferrand. They cooperate closely with developers to analyze tires and evaluate fatigue levels.

� Many trial sessions are organized with carmaker partners, at Nardo for Porsche and at Maranello for Ferrari.

� Michelin test drivers, of which five work exclusively with sports car manufacturers, spend nearly 100 days a year away from the Ladoux technology center, measuring and improving tire performance in real-life conditions on tracks around the world where carmakers conduct their own tests. This means that the drivers spend around

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Championship � 1923: Michelin’s first victory

in the very first running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with André Lagache and René Leonard driving a Chenard & Walcker at an average speed of more than 90 km/h on a 17 km circuit.

Tires developed through racing � 2010: Michelin brings to

market its 13th generation of high performance tires, thereby covering the entire range of sports vehicles.

� The Michelin Pilot Super Sport: the world’s fastest tire

� The Michelin Pilot Sport 3: “enhanced driving sensations”

compared with the previous year.

� Around 100°C: the optimal operating temperature for an Endurance tire.

� 6,500 sidewall deflections per tire per lap, for a total of 84,500 deflections for a 13-lap stint.

� 86 tires used by the winning Peugeot during Le Mans week in 2009.

� 1,231 km (87 laps) covered by the same set of rain tires on an LMGT1 car in 2008.

� 5 stints run with the same set of tires on the LMP1 Signature prototype in 2009 (nearly 4 hours of racing).

� 3: The longevity of Michelin tires has tripled since 1998.

� 120 times its weight: the load that an endurance tire can carry. For a man weighing 75 kg this would be equivalent to carrying 9 tonnes on his shoulders.

� 281,106 rotations (rear tire) on Anthony Davidson’s Peugeot 908 during the quadruple stint in 2010.

� 30.7 rotations per second for the rear tire during Stéphane Sarrazin’s pole lap in 2010.

40% of their time on the road. They require considerable logistics support to transport the Michelin test cars and tires.

� Each Michelin test driver working for Porsche drives up to 8,000 km a year on the track. These trials push tire grip to a maximum, using the car's full potential.

� Sports car test drivers are monitored by a trainer.

� In addition to their work on the track, the test drivers have developed technical expertise that enables them to establish an almost scientific connection between subjective sensations and tire dynamics. They fully understand onboard metrics and are able to make a direct correlation between subjective impressions and objective measurements of tire behavior.

…and companies � Michelin is a Porsche

Worldwide Cooperation Partner for many of the carmaker’s models.

� Ferrari, BMW and Porsche, are highly demanding manufacturers.

� Alpina, Koenigsbegg, Gumpert, AMG and Abarth are outstanding tuners.

� In six years, the tires have received 200 carmaker certifications.

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The Michelin Brand: The Market Benchmark No. 1 In innovation for more than 100 years:

6,000 people working in research and development, with €500 million allocated each year to the Technology Center.

No. 1 In satisfaction among European dealers*.

*CVA survey of 2,800 European dealers, conducted by IPSOS in 2009.

No. 1 Among European consumers:

Nearly one consumer out of three says that Michelin is his or her first choice when purchasing tires*.

*2009 BIN survey conducted in the six leading European markets by TNS Sofres.

No. 1 In high-performance and sports vehicles among European carmakers:

• With more than 200 certifications*, one premium vehicle out of four is equipped with MICHELIN** tires. • A close-knit partnership with Porsche, world speed records on the Bugatti Veyron and Shelby SuperCars*** and 14 consecutive wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

*Technical certifications received through 2009 for the MICHELIN Pilot, MICHELIN Primacy and MICHELIN LATITUDE lineups. **In the V, W, Y and Z segments (European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers Association, 2009). ***On MICHELIN Pilot Sport tires at more than 400 km/h, on a closed track.

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Michelin Group: Milestones

For more than a century, Michelin has dedicated its expertise and innovation to enhancing the mobility of people and goods around the world. 1889: Founding of Michelin et Cie . 1891: Michelin files its first patents for removable and repairable tires. 1895: Michelin introduces Éclair, the first car to be fitted with pneumatic tires. 1898: “Birth” of Bibendum , the Michelin Man. 1900: First MICHELIN guide published. 1905: Introduction of the Michelin Sole tread with hobnails to

improve tire grip and durability. 1910: First 1/200,000 scale Michelin road map published. 1913: Michelin invents the removable steel wheel . 1923: First low-pressure car tire (2.5 bar). 1926: Michelin creates its first Green Guide for tourists . 1930: Michelin files a patent for the integrated tube tire . 1938: Michelin launches Metalic, the first truck tire with a steel casing . 1946: Michelin invents the radial tire . 1959: Michelin introduces the first radial tire for earthmovers. 1979: The Michelin radial tire wins the Formula 1 championship. 1981: The MICHELIN X Air is the first radial aircraft tire. 1989: Michelin launches the first online travel itinerary service, on France’s Minitel teletext

network 1992: Launch of the fuel-efficient MICHELIN Energy™ tire . 1993: Michelin invents the new C3M tire manufacturing process. 1995: The US space shuttle lands on Michelin tires. 1996: Michelin invents the vertically anchored PAX System tire. 1998: The first Michelin Challenge Bibendum , the world’s leading clean vehicle event. 1998: The Michelin Man’s 100th birthday. 2000: Michelin Man voted best logo of all time by an international jury. 2001: Michelin brings to market the world’s largest earthmover tire. 2003: Launch of Michelin brand automotive accessories. 2004: New corporate signature introduced: “Michelin, a better way forward.” 2004: Launch of the MICHELIN XeoBib, the first agricultural tire that operates at a constant

low pressure. 2005: Michelin provides tires for the new Airbus A-380 aircraft - Launch of the MICHELIN

Power Race , the first dual-compound racing tire approved for road use. 2006: Michelin revolutionizes truck tires with MICHELIN Durable Technologies . 2007: Launch of the new MICHELIN ENERGY™ Saver tire, which reduces fuel consumption

by nearly 0.2 liters per 100 kilometers, thereby lowering carbon emissions by 4 grams per kilometer.

2008: Introduction of the new MICHELIN X ENERGY™ SAVERGREEN truck tire. 2009: 100th edition of the MICHELIN guide France. 2010: Market launch of the MICHELIN Pilot Sport 3 and MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport .

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Michelin Group: Key Figures

Company founded: 1889 Production facilities: 70 plants in 18 countries Number of employees: 111,000 worldwide Technology Center: More than 6,000 researchers on three continents: North

America, Europe and Asia Annual R&D budget: Over €500 million Annual output: More than 175 million tires produced, over 10 million

maps and guides sold in more than 170 countries, and 875 million itineraries calculated by ViaMichelin.

2010 net sales: €17.9 billion An extensive portfolio of brands covering all marke t segments: Michelin, BFGoodrich, Kleber, Uniroyal, Riken, Taurus, Kormoran, Warrior, Pneu Laurent, Recamic, MICHELIN Remix, TCI Tire Centers, Euromaster and TyrePlus.