The McLaren 765LT and Porsche 911 Turbo S have both displayed exceptional drag racing capabilities, as evidenced by numerous videos online where they dominate the competition in the quarter mile. However, the ultimate question remains: what would happen if they went head-to-head? Shmee150‘s newest video sets out to settle this...
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The 992 GT3 continues to embody the spirit of previous GT3 models by amalgamating all that is awesome about the 911 – and the Porsche brand – in a single road car. It is perfect. And as always, Porsche pushes the boundaries, innovating and making the platform better in all...
Throughout the four-day festival dedicated to car culture and motorsport, Porsche is exhibiting its latest models with the support of a star-studded cast of personalities whose individual passion, ambition, and dreams mirror that of the Stuttgart sports car manufacturer. Dua Lipa and Adrien Brody at the Festival of Speed Pop...
Porsche Luxembourg celebrates a milestone anniversary: the company began operations 75 years ago, as one of the sports car manufacturer’s first importers. To mark the occasion, Porsche Luxembourg has partnered with experts from the Porsche Sonderwunsch department and Luxembourg artist Jacques Schneider to create the Porsche Lëtzebuerg Legacy project. The...
Bell Bottoms and side-burns Porsche is introducing the 911 Spirit 70, the third 911 in a series of limited production Heritage Design models that pay tribute to the past. The latest model celebrates the 1970s and early 1980s. A total of 1,500 examples will be offered globally, following in the...
With just a few weeks until the gates open for the third annual Air|Water Driven by Mobil 1 event on April 26 in Costa Mesa, CA, we have more details to share with visitors and fans. The 2025 event will include experiences exclusive to Air|Water ticket holders, such as rides...
Owners’ clubs have long been essential to the Porsche story, supporting the brand from its earliest days while forging precious memories and lifelong friendships. This spring marks 50 years of the Porsche Club New Zealand, a small but close-knit community that tailors the Porsche ownership experience to its unique southern...
CarWow conducted a drag race between the BMW M4 CS and the new Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS (992.2 hybrid) to determine which high-performance machine comes out on top. Looking at the specifications, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS features a 3.6-liter turbocharged flat-six with hybrid assistance, producing 541 horsepower...
Background Unveiled at Geneva in 1977, the Porsche 928 was designed to succeed the 911 as a luxurious grand tourer. Styled by Wolfgang Möbius, it featured a futuristic egg-shaped design and a front-mounted V-8 engine, marking a shift in Porsche’s engineering philosophy. Named “European Car of the Year” in 1978,...
The 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport has become a pivotal and successful customer racing vehicle within the growing GT4 segment. Bridging the gap between pure club racing and professional customer racing, the latest model version competed in over 550 races last year, achieving 19 overall victories, 80 class wins, and...
Porsche and Michelin have jointly developed a new tire that is specially designed for circuit use in wet and low-temperature conditions. The new Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 is a perfect option for prolonging the track-day season. As with all Porsche models, the precise configuration and tuning of all the...
For many car enthusiasts, owning a Porsche is a dream come true. Renowned for their exceptional performance, timeless design, and engineering brilliance, Porsches have a reputation that precedes them. But while the dream is alluring, the reality of owning and daily driving one of these iconic cars comes with unique...
Porsche today announced U.S. availability of Manthey Kits intended to further enhance two of the most track-focused 911 variants in recent times – the Type 992 GT3 RS currently in production, and the Type 991 911 GT2 RS, which was produced from model years 2018 to 2020. Type 992 911...
Porsche is introducing the new Carrera S to the 911 lineup for the 2025 model year. Powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo boxer engine delivering 473 hp (353 kW), this model bridges the gap between the 911 Carrera and the 911 Carrera GTS. Featuring improved performance and driving dynamics, it outperforms...
While the “usual suspects” in the boutique 911 world continue to add more bling and optimistic horsepower ratings, ex-Porsche engineer Jan KALMAR continues to humbly develop what many agree to be the most modern, functional, and clean-aesthetic air-cooled 911 anywhere. If that sounds too optimistic, then consider what Bruce Canepa,...
The season finale of the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring (PETN) as part of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) held the last open championship decision in the Porsche one-make series at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. With a victory, Karsten Krämer and Fidel Leib of KKrämer Racing (#112) were the first PETN Cup 2...
Any Porsche enthusiast will know the iconic 911 comes in many flavors, including limited editions like the the Turbo 50 Years, Dakar and recent S/T. These exclusive models combine outstanding design, special drive and chassis components, and individual equipment details to create a unique product and driving experience. Special production...
After building 2,500 examples, Porsche has celebrated the end of the 911 Dakar model with the handover of a Sonderwunsch special at the Porsche plant in Zuffenhausen. Extensively customized and refined, this Sonderwunsch 911 Dakar was commissioned for an Italian collector of sports cars. Dakar Spec Porsche introduced the 911...
Founded in Los Angeles in 2009 by Rob Dickinson, a former musician and 911 enthusiast, Singer set out to create the ultimate air-cooled Porsche 911, blending features from various air-cooled generations. Starting with a base 964, customers can choose between coupe or Targa, rear- or all-wheel drive, and several engine...
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) hosts one of the world’s largest automotive trade shows each year in Las Vegas, running this year from November 5–8, 2024. SEMA draws industry professionals, from car manufacturers to custom builders, who present the latest advancements in vehicle design, customization, and technology. It’s not...
GTstreet R and then some… TECHART’s new MONOCHROME is a further development of the GTstreet R and is limited to 20 units. It is based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S, which has caused quite a stir worldwide with 87 vehicles. TECHART was able to set standards for individual sports...
When you have a company as storied as Porsche, with enthusiasts at every corner of the globe, some of those enthusiasts will start to collect cars. For some, it might be a project 928 in the garage beside the daily driver Type 996 911 Carrera. For others, it might be...
Professor Fred Poordad is a doctor out of passion. The American is an expert and globally renowned in liver research. He is as ambitious and successful a medic as he is in his second career as a race driver. As a child, Fred Poordad only ever doodled one make of...
What if Porsche doesn’t build the car you want? Porsche enthusiast, designer, and Speedster collector Luca Trazzi made his dream of a 911 Speedster come true via the Sonderwunsch program. The result is a one-off car based entirely on the designer’s personal vision. Since 1954, Speedster variants have been part...
Fulfilling a customer’s wishes Porsche enthusiast and horse breeder Jorge Carnicero will soon have a new, unique specimen in his stable. As part of the Porsche Sonderwunsch program, a comprehensively customized 911 S/T in Dani Blue has been created. The sports car collector from the US state of Kentucky named...
By 1953, Porsche had been successful racing its 356, but understood that a purpose-built race car would be needed to compete at motor sport’s highest levels. The resulting 550 Spyder, featuring lightweight aluminum bodywork and a powerful four-cam Carrera engine, was one of the most successful race cars of the...
The new “Beyond Performance. 50 years of Porsche Turbo” special exhibition at the Porsche Museum is officially open. Over the next five and a half months, the Porsche Museum will present numerous cars and small exhibits in the way that they are perceived by sports car enthusiasts – as powerful...
Visitors to the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed enjoyed another stellar celebration of motoring and motorsport, with a variety of Porsche models from the new 992-generation 911 to the all-electric and Taycan Turbo GT drawing large crowds across the long weekend in southeast England. Inspired by Motorsport: innovative performance hybrid...
Without question, the Porsche 550 Spyder is recognized as the first Porsche that was purpose-built for racing. This compact, mid-engine sports car significantly impacted events such as the Targa Florio, Mille Miglia, 24 Hours of Le Mans, and Carrera Panamericana, often outperforming larger and more powerful rivals from Ferrari and...
The Porsche 992 Turbo S is an astonishingly fast and capable vehicle that blends exceptional performance, comfort, and everyday usability, perfectly aligning with Stuttgart’s philosophy. Powered by Porsche’s advanced 3.8L VTG twin-turbocharged and intercooled flat-6 engine, it delivers 640 HP at 6,750 RPM and 590 lb-ft of torque at 2,500...
To provide customers with support in developing their ideas for their own personal dream car, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur has configured a 911 Turbo S as an example of Sonderwunsch Factory Commissioning. The vehicle made its most recent appearance at the Fuori Concorso. In keeping with this year’s motto “British racing...
Phil Wagenheim is a successful New York investor who also serves as CEO at Sacrilege Motors in Connecticut. During the early days of SPACs (Special-Purpose Acquisition Companies), Wagenheim achieved significant financial success. However, the Covid lockdown had him spend extensive time at home with his children. As a lifelong Porsche...
A perfect parade of pristine Porsche 911’s is set to be a star draw at the Salon Privé Club Trophy this year, with a remarkable double celebration of 50 years of the Porsche 911 Turbo and 25 years of the Porsche 911 GT3. In what’s set to be a world-class...
The 2024 Le Mans 24-hour race ended on Sunday at 4 pm with the 111th class win for a Porsche racing car. Works driver Richard Lietz, Morris Schuring, and Yasser Shahin took the flag first in the new LMGT3 category in Manthey EMA’s Porsche 911 GT3 R. In the Hypercar...
Almost 60 years after the final race, Solitude Revival from 22 to 23 June 2024 harks back to the motorsport of yesteryear, when formula cars, GT cars, sports cars and prototypes raced through the forest on the outskirts of Stuttgart. “We are delighted to be going there with some legendary...
KALMAR Automotive, enhancer and restorer of bespoke sports cars and special purpose-built adventure vehicles, has delivered its first 7-97 to the USA. The unique KALMAR 7-97 Classic is now available at Canepa, a leading collector car specialist in California. The latest vehicle from KALMAR Automotive underscores its unparalleled approach to...
Each year, Porsche enthusiasts from across Norway gather in the picturesque village of Lærdal to celebrate air-cooled Porsche history. Surrounded by breathtaking fjords and mountains, the Fjordluft festival inevitably doesn’t just focus on four wheels; mile upon mile of incredible scenery and architecture also share the limelight. Bigger and Better...
The world premiere of Porsche’s new hybrid 911 GTS Coupe and Cabriolet just streamed live from Stuttgart, and the “Evolution, not Revolution” theme continues into the future with numerous changes, some more subtle than others. Porsche has fundamentally upgraded the iconic 911 sports car. The new 911 Carrera GTS is...
A journey to the other side of the world – at least from the vantage point of Porsche’s headquarters in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. Photographer Stefan Bogner and his team ventured out once again to capture the joys of road-tripping on the world’s most beautiful roads. The wanderlust must have been extraordinary ahead...
Embracing the spirit of automotive excellence, TECHART proudly introduces the highly anticipated TECHART GTsport, a limited customization concept tailored specifically for the Porsche 911 Turbo S (992). Following its successful debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, the GTsport is poised to make its mark at the Bangkok International Motor...
Manthey EMA will field a Grello Porsche in the 2024 24 Hours of the Nürburgring. Porsche drivers Kévin Estre (France), Laurens Vanthoor (Belgium), Thomas Preining (Austria) and Ayhancan Güven (Turkey) will pilot the car with starting number 911. After two retirements in the last two years, Manthey is aiming for...
Porsche Penske Motorsport is determined to continue its impressive streak in the 2024 season. After clinching wins at the opening round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in Daytona and at the first race of this year’s FIA World Endurance Championship WEC in Qatar, the works team now heads to...
Carrera GT background In 1998, Porsche planned on a new Le Mans prototype for 1999. The car was initially intended to use a turbocharged flat-6, but was later redesigned to use a new V10 engine, pushing the project back to planned completion in 2000. The V10 was a unit secretly...
More personalization for the 911 Turbo S TECHART will unveil the limited customization concept GTsport for the Porsche 911 Turbo S (992) at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 from January 12-14. The TECHART GTsport is a modular individualization concept for the 992 series Porsche 911 Turbo S model, limited to...
22,093 feet above sea level– no car has ever gone higher. On December 2, 2023, racing driver Romain Dumas set a new world record at the peak of the west ridge of the Ojos del Salado volcano in Chile, piloting a significantly modified Porsche 911 running on eFuels. He was...
Background The Porsche 917, unveiled in 1969, stands as a testament to Porsche’s commitment to innovation and their quest to conquer the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Its debut at Le Mans in 1969 revealed its formidable speed and reliability, yet aerodynamic issues resulted in high-speed instability. After major changes,...
1st Place Coupe in Tuning Class As you Stuttcars readers know, TECHART is no stranger to the Porsche tuners industry. For 2023, first choice of Sport Auto readers for the third time in a row is the TECHART program for the Porsche 911 Turbo models wins the Coupe class in...
The Race The 8 Hours of Bahrain got underway at 2 pm local time with air temperatures of almost 32 degrees Celsius and asphalt temperatures over 40 degrees. For the Porsche Penske Motorsport works squad, the order was thrown into disarray after the first corner: starting from P4 on the...
For its inaugural venture, Sacrilege Motors meticulously refurbished and converted a Porsche 911 America Roadster to electric propulsion. This automobile is an exclusive U.S. edition of the Carrera 2 Cabriolet Turbo-look, with merely 250 in existence. Its custodian christened it Blackbird, paying homage to the stellar SR-71 Blackbird aircraft. The...
In the distinguished circles of Porsche enthusiasts, Magnus Walker’s 1977 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera holds an esteemed position. This automotive icon, once showcased in the video endeavor “Turbo Fever,” has graced the pages of prominent publications such as Porsche Fahrer and Total 911. This exceptional vehicle, currently listed on Bring...
Porsche honored As the honored marque of this year’s Festival of Speed the sportscar manufacturer showed off with different actions. “We’re delighted that Goodwood gave us this brilliant opportunity to share our passion with enthusiasts, Porsche fans and owners here in the UK,” Krishan Bodhani, CEO, Porsche Cars Great Britain,...
Lack of speed in Qualifying Works driver Felipe Nasr has qualified in fifth for round six of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. In the hunt for top times in Mosport, Canada, the Brazilian was the fastest driver at the wheel of a Porsche 963. The sister car fielded by the...
Proven in the dirt Porsche has a rich history of competing in various rally events, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. Some highlights include: 1. Monte Carlo Rally: Porsche succeeded considerably at the prestigious Monte Carlo Rally. In 1968, the Porsche 911 T driven by Vic Elford won the event...
A Brief History Of Electric Performance At Porsche Porsche, ever since the first 356 rolled out of the factory doors 75 years ago, has always sought to push the boundaries of what is possible in automotive engineering. They were told time and again that placing the engine beyond the back...
The stage was set Having just celebrated its 75th anniversary, Porsche was ready to put another overall win in the books a few days later during the Le Mans 24 Centenary. But for those that follow racing, you know all too well that it’s a cruel sport, and no amount...
Just for you Like a little kid pointing through the display case at a donut shop, it’s a primal urge to want something “just for you.” Porsche has long been quite savvy with their personalization options. For those with can afford the best, Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program was set up in...
Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder RS – Ultimate Guide Official photos: 2023 May 10 / Premiere: Sometime in June, 2023 / Market launch: Spring 2024 The 982 generation has been perhaps one of the best series of models that Porsche has put forward, as you do not attach the model number...
To the Porsche faithful, there were worries when the world seemed to grind to a halt during the global pandemic in 2020 that one of the most popular events in the USA, the Rennsport Reunion, might be shelved for an indefinite amount of time. Concerns about international travel, the fact...
While Audi has been making waves recently by agreeing to buy up a majority share of the Sauber F1 team, Porsche and Red Bull Racing could not seem to come to an agreement. Despite there being a multitude of reasons why the deal fell through, the biggest takeaway is that...
To say that the 2023 24 Hours of Daytona were “interesting” for Porsche is not understating the fact. From what most teams and drivers saw as a severe Balance of Performance (BoP) issue for the GTD/GT3 Type 992 911 GT3 R’s imposed by IMSA, to the new Type 963 LMDh...
Almost Extinct The Porsche 911 came very close to extinction. American Peter Schutz began his tenure as CEO at Porsche on January 1, 1981. He didn’t take the job to save the 911 but when he arrived, he found a company that had decided to abandon the 911 in favor...
The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 is the top-of-the-line variant of the 718 that was introduced in 2020. Like the 718 Spyder, it also shares the same naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-6 derived from the 992’S 3.0-litre 9A2EVO engine, which generates 414 hp. The Cayman GT4 looks completely different from the rest...
The inflation rate in the US rose as high as 8.6% in May, a level not seen since 1981. Surging food, energy and gas prices continue to pressure an economy already weakened by the COVID-19 pandemic and, more recently, the ongoing Russian-Ukraine conflict. Via Sky News The US Federal Reserve...
Race day dawned with a blanket of morning mist covering the area. It was a crisp morning as I departed my accommodation to the east of Le Mans at around 07h15, and making my way towards the circuit, the pockets of mist became more sporadic. Approaching the airfield which lies...
Note: All images in this article have been provided by Hoonigan Racing and are either official renders or actual pictures of the car itself. If you’ve been around the internet with even a molecule of interest in cars or motorcycles, chances are you’ve heard of Ken Block. But if you’re...
It may come as a surprise to some that Porsche has been in Formula One, and a pretty storied one at that. Although their last foray into the series was in 1991, their parent company, the VW Group, recently reached an agreement with the FIA that for the next set...
All images courtesy of Porsche Newsroom It would not be surprising if you haven’t heard of the Mission R Program. As companies under the umbrella of the VW Group are all headed towards electric vehicles and those powered by sustainable fuels, the big sports car companies, Audi and Porsche, have...
Collecting Cars is currently offering a 1978 Porsche 911 SC ‘Safari’ by Tuthill Porsche. It is a great custom competition build which was driven by rally legend Ken Block for the 2022 East Africa Safari Classic Rally. It remains in its ‘as raced’ condition. At the heart of the build...
In 2010, Porsche released the original Type 997 911 Sport Classic. Limited run, a ducktail spoiler, a double-bubble roof hinting at its motorsport heritage, and a grey paint scheme that was both inoffensive and pleasing at the same time made it a very desirable car. Underneath, it was a 2010...
Porsche has always been driven to give their clients thrilling experiences. In line with this, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) recently announced the creation of a new leadership role with the aim to strengthen the opportunity for both Porsche owners and enthusiasts to dive into its singular brand atmosphere....
This weekend, on April 8-10, the streets of Southern California will host the Porsche Carrera Cup North America Presented by the Cayman Islands. The classic silhouette of the Porsche 911 is not a rare sighting on the streets of Southern California, but this coming weekend is a little more special...
In a recent Porsche Annual Press Conference, Porsche AG Chairman of the Executive Board Oliver Blume made a few very interesting revelations. He talked about the plan that the company has laid out for themselves until 2030. During the same event, they happily announced that clients fully embraced the company’s...
J.D. Power recently released the 2022 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) which showed the Porsche 911 as the highest-ranked model for trouble-free ownership. The iconic model has been given this distinguished honor for the second year in a row, and for the past four years, this is also the third...
The lightweight package for the 911 Turbo S costs $10,340. However, it transforms the already formidable stock car into an even more potent performance machine. As the name implies, weight savings is key here. The package comes with fixed carbon-fibre seats, rear-seat delete, lightweight glass and minimal sound-deadening material. The...
Australia is an important market for Porsche, and we are not just talking about sales numbers. It is one of the oldest Porsche markets – the second non-European market, after America, to sell Porsches. The journey began in November 1951 when Australian businessman Norman Hamilton introduced the first two Porsche...
The 718 Porsche Cayman GT4 is everything you could possibly want in a sports car. The sublime combination of a legendary chassis and naturally aspirated 6-cylinder Porsche engine is accentuated by the emphasis that less is more when done right - and nobody does this better than Porsche’s GT division. No one will make the argument that these are objectively inexpensive cars, but for those in the market for an introductory dose of supercar sensory-overload, the GT4 checks all the boxes, and then some. Need a track car and daily driver in one package? Then the 718 Cayman GT4 may be the car for you. An absolute blast.
1st Generation Porsche Taycan (9J1) Story & History Official photos: Turbo & Turbo S 2019 September 4, 4S 2019 October 14 / Premiere: 2019 September 4 for invited quests in Germany, China and Canada, publicly 2019 September 12 at IAA Frankfurt motor show / Market launch: Turbo & Turbo S...
Porsche 959 History & Story 1985-1988, 1992-1993 Premiere of concept car: 1983 September 15, IAA Frankfurt motor show Premiere of rallye car: 1985 January with 911 engine, 1985 October with 959 engine Premiere of street car: 1985 September 12, IAA Frankfurt motor show Starting from January 1982, the World Rally Championship was run...
Fastest Porsche Nürburgring Nordschleife Times Some say the Nürburgring Nordschleife experience is better than sex. Every lap is so long that when the driver has covered just half of it, there’s still minutes of excitement, fear and pleasure ahead before the lap ends. It is the longest race track in...
Porsche Sales Brochures Porsche PDF Brochures & Sales Literature Ultimate archive of Porsche sales brochures, spanning every model from the legendary 356 to the latest 911, Taycan, and beyond—and they’re all available for free download. Whether you’re a collector, a prospective buyer, or just a fan of Porsche’s history, you’ll...
Kineo 27 Porsche Design Speed Boat 1991-1993 When Dr. Horst Stross presented the first Kineo, the 46-foot version, at the 1986 Genova boat show, American Gerald (Jerry) Berton approached him at the show with an idea of a similarly designed, but smaller speed boat, maybe in the size of around...
There is a track drivers dream currently from Porsche in the 718 Cayman GT4. It has been known for a little while that a more hardcore version was coming. Now, as reported by CarBuzz, the upcoming 718 Cayman GT4 RS has broken cover and some juicy specs have been revealed....
The 718 Boxster Spyder is everything you could possibly want in a sports car. The sublime combination of a legendary chassis and naturally aspirated 6-cylinder Porsche engine is accentuated by the emphasis that less is more when done right - and nobody does this better than Porsche’s GT division. Connections with these cars are visceral and emotional, an outcome mutually desired by both Porsche engineers and customers alike. They will never be considered tardy in the right hands. The Spyder is in my opinion, the best sports cars you can buy in this segment.
The Evolution of the Porsche 911 Porsche 911 Generations First Generation (1963-1989) Porsche 964 (1989-1994) Porsche 993 (1994-1998) Porsche 996 (1998-2004) Porsche 997 (2004-2011) Porsche 991 (2011-2019) Porsche 992 (2019 – ) Telling Generations Apart Born in 1963, the Porsche 911 has become a legend. An iconic design that is...
The 20 Most Crazy Expensive & Rare Porsches Ever Sold Updated: December 31, 2022 When it comes to breaking records for expensive cars, nobody comes close to Ferrari. It takes more than $4.5 million to even break into the top 100 most expensive Ferraris ever. Ferrari still dominates the classic...
Our List of The Most Awesome Production Porsches of All Time (Excluding 911 Models) Best Porsches Porsche Macan Turbo Porsche 959 Porsche 550 Spyder Porsche Cayman GT4 Porsche 968 Clubsport Porsche 944 Turbo S Porsche Carrera GT Porsche 356 (All Models) Porsche 918 Spyder Porsche Panamera Turbo S Porsche Cayman...
The Porsche 804 was produced by Porsche to compete in Formula One (F1). It raced for a single season in 1962 in the 1½ litre formula. For 1962 Porsche developed an 8-cylinder engine for F1. It was air-cooled and had twin overhead camshafts, four Webber carburetors, and two valves per cylinder. Porsche stayed with carburetors and steel rims while other manufacturers had moved to lightweight wheels and fuel-injection.
The Porsche 787 is a Formula One (F1) racing car built and raced by Porsche for one year in 1961. The first car (a prototype) was created from the experimental Porsche F2 car with chassis number 718/2-05. The 1961 Porsche 787 was the first Porsche with fuel injection, 6-speed transmission and coil springs in all corners. Only two 787s, serial numbers 78701 and 78702, were ever built. Due to their lack of power and poor handling it was retired.
