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Porsche’s Grand Prix Austro Daimlers

Ferdinand Porsche designed and built his first Grand Prix racing cars when he was managing director of Austria’s Austro Daimler in the early 1920s. They were advanced machines that had few chances in period to flaunt their capabilities.

Following the Komenda Line

Among the hundreds of distinctive experts who have come and gone at Porsche one of the least forgettable is Erwin Komenda. His spirit is visible in his cars and many that followed. He was, said Ferdinand Piëch, “One of the biters.”

Model Focus: Owning a Porsche 911 2.7 (1974-1978)

The first impact bumper Porsche is almost always overlooked by air cooled 911 enthusiasts drawn to later, more powerful models or the ‘long bonnet’ cars of the 1960s and early 70s. Consequently, the underrated mid-decade 2.7 can be something of a bargain.

Model Focus: Owning a Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (991.1)

The 991.1 range (2012-2016) had the most powerful naturally-aspirated series production engines ever built by Porsche. Producing an exceptional 110bhp/litre, the 991.1 Carrera GTS was the top of the range. Subsequently environmental legislation would oblige Porsche to build smaller engines and extract more power by turbocharging.

Renndienst: Racing Toward the Future

A remarkable cooperation between Porsche and Volkswagen perfected the Renndienst as a road-running supporter of motor sports. Now another Renndienst seeks a soul as an expression of its ability to race well into the future.