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FOR SALE: 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

The 993 Carrera 4S, available from 1995 to 1998 as a 1996 model year onward, was a unique addition to the Porsche lineup. It took the powertrain of the 993 Carrera 4 and housed it in the widebody 993 Turbo shell, featuring 18″ alloy wheels. This model was equipped with...

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2022 Daytona Classic – HSR 24 Hours

HSR (Historic Sportscar Racing) held its now annual 24- hour historic event at Daytona on November 5-6. The 24-hour is formatted the same way as the Le mans Historics. Cars are divided into groups (7 total) and each group must complete four “1- hour” sessions. Note, groups C & D...

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FOR SALE: Porsche 935 With Exposed Carbon-Fiber Bodywork

The 2019 Porsche 935, a homage to the classic 935 race car, is a rare find with only 77 units produced. It’s not every day that this modern 935 goes up for sale but there’s currently one available on Bring A Trailer which brings an exciting opportunity for deep-pocketed individuals...

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The Ford that beat Ferrari – A Racing History of the GT40

The Ford that beat Ferrari – A Racing History of the GT40 © EVRO Publishing In 1963 Enzo Ferrari made a decision that had far-reaching consequences, when he snubbed an attempt by Ford to buy his company. The effect of this decision was not what he was expecting, but Henry...

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Porsche’s 987.1 Cayman – Your first Porsche?

Still affordable, still respected The Porsche 987.1 Cayman, introduced in 2006, was born out of a desire to offer a mid-engine sports car that complemented the iconic Porsche 911. Positioned below the 911, the Cayman offered enthusiasts a more affordable option while maintaining the brand’s renowned performance and driving experience....

My Porsche Story

Meet the Meyers Manx Carrera GT, a Fuhrmann Four-Cam Powered Dune Buggy

Photography courtesy of Road Scholars. No need to squint. That lump hanging out the back of this Meyers Manx is a genuine Fuhrmann four-cam engine. Indeed, this is a real, fully functional, road-and-track ready (if you have the balls for it) Meyers Manx, the output of a collaboration between noted...

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FOR SALE: 2011 Porsche 911 (997) GT2 RS

2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Karissa Hosek ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

Extreme perfectly characterizes the 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS. Incredibly fast with a factory-rated top speed of 209 MPH, this exhilarating vehicle generates a robust 620 HP from its twin-turbocharged 3.6L engine, tuned to the same specification as the Porsche GT1 prototype Le Mans-winning race car. Built with the singular...

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FOR SALE: Championship-Winning 1994 Porsche 911 RSR 3.8 for Auction

Built expressly for privateers competing on the international GT stage, the Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.8 represents the ultimate evolution of the Type 964 platform. Introduced in 1989, the 964 marked a significant leap for the 911, with extensive mechanical revisions, a new 3.6-litre flat-six, power steering, ABS, and a...

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Touring New Zealand In A Stunning Porsche 911 Carrera T

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...

The Story

The Porsche 968 Story

Porsche 968 History & Story The Porsche 944 S3 The successor to the Porsche 944 S2 was called 944 S3. The very good looking and ergonomic interior was already near perfect, so there were no plans to change that. The plan was to revamp the exterior design – to update...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsche and the Triple Crown of endurance racing

Le Mans 24 Hours, 13-14 June 1970: A jubilant Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood are given a ride on the back of a truck as they celebrate Porsche’s first victory in the French endurance race There are three Sports Car endurance races that have been run over the past sixty-plus...

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FOR SALE: Bid Now To Own This Stunning 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Targa

Collecting Cars is auctioning a stunning example of the 964-generation Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Targa. This particular example is offered by its seller in highly original condition, despite having 104,954 miles already on its odometer. The car comes with the iconic Porsche paintwork, Guards Red,and features a black removable targa...

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End of the road for Porsche’s 919 Hybrid

Nürburgring, 12 May 2018: The Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo (left) just prior to the 24-hour race. Timo Bernhard was on hand to perform several demonstration laps for the eager crowds along with the Museum’s Porsche 956/83-005 (right) which was driven by Hans Stuck In July 2017, Porsche shocked the motorsport...

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Porsche Sounds

Porsche Sounds is another fine publication to have been produced by the Porsche Historical Archives in Stuttgart. But why, you may ask, do we need another book on Porsche’s long and well covered history, and what makes this book any different from the many others out there? Valid questions indeed....

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A whale of a tale – maintaining an ‘89 911 Carrera Sport in Zimbabwe

Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Clubsport (1985) in the Museum workshop As I’ve explained on the few occasions I’ve burst into print in Porsche Road & Race, my enduring love affair with the Porsche brand was developed and nurtured from the late 1950s. My father, a dentist by profession, was very...

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FOR SALE: 2015 Porsche 911 GT3

Porsche introduced the 991 GT3 for the 2014 model year, as follow up to the multiple 997 GT3 variants. The 991 GT3 featured a new 3.8 litre direct fuel injection (DFI) flat-six engine developing 475 hp (354 kW; 482 PS) at 8,250 rpm, Porsche’s Doppelkupplung (PDK) double-clutch gearbox, and rear-wheel...

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FOR SALE: 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS

Highlights The ex-Scuderia Filipinetti Porsche 904 GTS, Chassis 079 4th in class at Le Mans 1964 with Herbert Müller and Claude Sage Fully documented history, including 25-year custodianship by Porsche Museum Proven historic racer, appearances at Goodwood, Le Mans Classic and Silverstone Classic Background While the 550 Spyder and 718...

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FOR SALE: 1998 Porsche 993 Turbo “Last Waltz”

Finished in Ocean Blue, chassis number ‘370750’ rolled off the Zuffenhausen assembly line on 27th March 1998, some four days before the scheduled end of production. The final car off the line, completed on 31st of March ’98, was a Mexico Blue Carrera 4S that was sold to comedian and...

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FOR SALE: Silver Metallic 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS With 8k Miles For Sale!

Porsche’s now famous RS moniker that was introduced in 2015, once again blurs the boundary between road-going sports cars and race cars. The 991-generation 911 GT3 RS equipped with the maximum degree of motorsport technology currently possible in a street-legal 911, yet retains supreme suitability for everyday driving. Extensive modifications...

People & Profiles

Earl Bamber (NZ)

Born: 9 July 1990, Wanganui, New Zealand Lives: Kuala Lumpur (MAL) Marital status: Single Height/Weight: 1.83m/74kg Hobbies: Fitness, surfing, skiing Earl Bamber managed to scale the summit of long distance racing in record time. After winning the Porsche Motorsport International Cup Scholarship, one of the most extensive and sustained youth...

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Racing the Porsche 962 with the Garbage Man: Bayside Racing – “Trash is Cash”

History At the start of the IMSA 1987 season, I was working for Bob Akin’s team running a Porsche 962 in IMSA. We did Daytona and Sebring, finished both races, then Akin decided to stop racing (He would briefly return later in 1987). Back then in IMSA, the teams were...

Porsche T-Shirts

The 10 Best Porsche T-Shirts & The Cars That Inspired Them

If there is one thing that can be said about those who are enthusiastic about, or even own, a car from our favorite manufacturer in Stuttgart, it’s that we all appreciate showing our enthusiasm in many ways. Some draw, others write, and even more take really nice pictures or videos...

PRR Yesteryear Porsche News People & Profiles

Ulli Upietz 1955 – 2018

Ulli Upietz poses with the 2010 model year Type 987 Boxster S outside the Porsche Museum, 1 Porscheplatz, Stuttgart On 7 January 2018, Ulli Upietz, the well-known Porsche photographer and founder of the publishing company Gruppe C Verlag, passed away after an illness. Over four decades, he made a name...

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FOR SALE: 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

This 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0, listed for sale on Bring a Trailer, is one of just 600 examples built and has only 144 original miles on the odometer. Part of the 997 generation, the GT3 RS 4.0 holds a revered spot in Porsche’s Rennsport lineage. Much like the...

Porsche Life

Ranson Webster: Collection and Collector

Reno, Nevada’s Ranson Webster has carefully curated and assembled one of the world’s great Porsche Garajmahals. Other than a few vintage wood-bodied Chevy powered Riva boats, a musclecar or two, some trucks and Porsche TAG powered McLaren F1 cars, no other marques need apply. Ranson Webster was born in Oregon,...

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FOR SALE: 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

The Porsche Carrera GT originated from an abandoned late-1990s Le Mans prototype project halted by FIA regulation changes. Porsche shifted its focus to developing a road car based on the racing platform. Competing with supercars like the Ferrari Enzo and Mercedes SLR, the Carrera GT proved itself in a tough...

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Porsche’s Underrated 911s: The G-H-J-K Series from 1974 to 1977

The unsung hero of the range, the standard 911, was also the mainstay of the Porsche line-up during the troubled 1970s. It wasn’t long after the 1973 oil crisis, that infamous moment when OPEC decided to push the price of oil through the roof, that sports car sales began to...

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The 993: Porsche’s Perfect Farewell to the Air-Cooled Age

Three-quarter view of a red Porsche 911 Type 993 Carrera 4S

Among Porsche enthusiasts, few phrases stir emotions like “air-cooled.” And no car embodies that magic better than the 911 Type 993. Produced from 1993 to 1998, the 993 wasn’t just another evolution of the 911, sadly, it was the final chapter of an era that started in 1964. For purists,...

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FOR SALE: Practically New 2016 Porsche 911 R For Sale!

Despite its limited numbers, the 2016 Porsche 911 R instantly become a hit among the most avid Porsche collectors and automotive enthusiasts from around the world. Porsche designed this car for just the thrill of driving. The Porsche 911 R came with 4-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine with a six-speed...

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FOR SALE: 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach

The Porsche 991 GT2 RS, unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in June 2017, set a new benchmark as the most powerful production 911. It features a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine producing 691 horsepower and is equipped with a seven-speed PDK transmission, a first for the GT2 series. Porsche...

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How the Porsche 718 EV Will Deliver a Sports Car Feel With Race-Inspired Tech

There’s no shortage of electric cars that go fast in a straight line. But when Porsche says it’s building an electric Boxster and Cayman that feel like real sports cars, ears perk up and so do expectations. With its legacy on the line, Porsche isn’t chasing gimmicks or numbers. Instead,...

Sonoma Charity Challenge

Sixties Porsches at Sonoma – A Decade of Cars at the Charity Challenge

It was a flashback to the 1960s. Vintage ‘60s-era Porsche cars cruising the 2.52 mile course at the Sonoma Raceway for the Classic Sports Racing Group Charity Challenge. The Sixties were a time of transition for Porsche. From the end of the 356 line to the beginnings of the 911,...

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FOR SALE: 1961 Porsche 356B Super 90 (T5) Roadster

Reviewed and Edited by Rex McAfee Impeccable numbers matching 356B S90 Roadster In 1959, Porsche introduced a complete update of the 356 as the 356 B with a body that was more suitable for the American market. The largest changes came in the form of front and rear bumpers that...

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Porsche at Norisring 1980

The #8 Kremer K3 Porsche 935 entered by Dick Barbour and driven by John Fitzpatrick, in the pit lane ahead of the 1980 Norisring race. The author, Martin Raffauf, is at the car’s right front wheel The Race for the Pork Cutlets… The end of June 1980 was a busy...

People & Profiles

Peter Falk – 33 Years of Porsche

As their race director and one of the leading figures in their experimental department, Peter Falk contributed significantly to the character of the sports cars from Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen – both on the race track and on the road. From the first 901 right through to the very last air-cooled Type 993,...

Vintage Racecar Articles

Sebring ’76

The 12-Hours of Sebring remains the oldest established sports car endurance race to be held in the United States, although with a partly glorious, somewhat patchy history. Always a popular spring break destination, Sebring enjoyed an oftentimes ÒwildÓ party atmosphere in the Ô70s-sometimes on a par with Watkins GlenÕs infamous...

People & Profiles

Romain Dumas (FRA)

Romain Dumas, Porsche works driver, Le Mans 24H, 2016 Born: 14th December 1977 Where: Alès, France Lives: Basel, Switzerland Marital Status: Partner Elysia, one son (Gabin) Height/Weight: 1.74 m/62 kg Hobbies: Rallying, jet-ski, jogging, squash A full season in the FIA World Endurance Championship as a Porsche works driver, including...

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FOR SALE: 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Slantnose Cabriolet

Live now on Mecum Auctions is perhaps one of the most popular Porsches of the 1980s, a beautiful 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Slantnose. This example was built on May 27, 1987 and is reportedly one of the 130 factory-built 505 Flachbau Slantnose Turbo Cabriolets imported into the United States. With...

Porsche 718

1961 Porsche RS61 – A Special Feature

Along came a Spyder Unveiled in January 1960, the RS60 represents the ultimate evolution of Porsche’s aluminum-bodied, four-cam Spyder – an iconic series of sports racing cars originating with the Type 550 in 1953. The RS60 was, in essence, a refined version of the highly successful works RSK built for...

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FOR SALE: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring

Porsche built just 1,580 units of the 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7, most in the more road-friendly M472 Touring specification. Designed as a homologation model for racing, it was based on the 2.4L 911S and laid the groundwork for the 2.8 RSR, 3.0 RSR, and the turbocharged 934 and 935....

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The Porsche 924 Story

Porsche 924 History & Story The Porsche 924 emerged as the result of a Volkswagen engineering order which did not materialize. Volkswagen had two sports cars in its portfolio – the Karmann Ghia since 1955 (until 1974) and the VW-Porsche 914 since 1969 (until 1976), so in the beginning of...

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FOR SALE: 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Package

This 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder is the only U.S.-delivered example factory-ordered without paint and Nomex lightweight Alcantara bucket seats. It features the sought-after Weissach Package, a $84,000 option that reduces weight by 90 pounds through magnesium wheels, titanium chassis bolts, and lightweight brake components. Introduced at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto...

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FOR SALE: 1960 Porsche 356B 1600 GS Carrera GT

Background Porsche is a brand built on a sporting reputation. Street cars become more attractive when sold with the dream of taking them on track. But, for a small subset of Porsche sports cars, motorsports pedigree is not a mere dream or aspiration, but a genuine component of the car’s...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 (991) Speedster

This 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster, number 429 of just 1,948 units produced, is listed for sale on Collecting Cars in superb condition with only 4,170 km (2,591 miles) covered by its single owner. While it shares the Speedster name with its minimalist predecessors, the 2019 model takes a more aggressive approach....

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FOR SALE: 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S

The final air-cooled 911 Turbo from Porsche was the Type 993 Turbo S, offering a remarkable conclusion to that era. Only 176 example were made for North America, with each of them being meticulously designed and built by the Exclusive Department with custom features and numerous engine and chassis upgrades....

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FOR SALE: 2014 Porsche 911 50th Anniversary Edition In Geyser Grey

The 2014 50th Anniversary Edition 911 was built by Porsche to commemorate the 911’s birthday, 50 years after its production launch in 1964. In homage to 1963, the year the 911 debuted at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show, production was limited to 1,963 units. It’s based on a Carrera S...

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FOR SALE: 2007 Porsche RS Spyder

Broad Arrow Auctions to offer Porsche rarity Chassis No. 9R6-705 is a Porsche RS Spyder, a sports racing prototype designed for the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) LMP2 class. The RS Spyder has a rich racing history, with notable victories and championships. In 2007, Dyson Racing, a long-time Porsche team,...

Porsche News

Porsche Heritage Experience in Iceland

A country born of fire that lives in the light of the midnight sun is a good place to talk about the future. And what it will bring. Iceland is more than a backdrop for the Porsche Heritage Experience. It is a landscape that embodies the mission of Porsche Heritage...

People & Profiles

Sir Stirling Craufurd Moss OBE 1929-2020

Sir Stirling sits back and relaxes at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed after being interviewed by the author It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Stirling Moss over the Easter weekend. He died on 12 April 2020 in Mayfair, London, England at the age...

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Porsche – The Racing 914s

The 914 is the Porsche that most sports car enthusiasts turn up their noses at. Let’s face it, the 914 isn’t the most beautiful Porsche in the world, with its flat surfaces and angular styling. It looks unpretentious, unattractive, and was generally unloved by many. But is that a fair...

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Discover these 10 ‘Non-Porsche’ Cars Infused with Porsche DNA

Collaborations within the automotive industry are not as uncommon as you might expect, especially given how competitive it can get within the segment. These arrangements can range from supplying a few parts to entering into full-on partnerships to develop new models. The situation is the same for even high-end performance...

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FOR SALE: 2024 Porsche 911 S/T

Porsche has marked 60 years of the iconic 911 with a special creation, the 992-generation Porsche 911 S/T. Designed in Flacht for pure driving pleasure, this car pairs the naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine from the GT3 RS with a 6-speed manual transmission and a lightweight design philosophy. The 911...

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FOR SALE: 2018 Porsche 911 GT3

The 991.2 generation of Porsche’s 911 GT3 marked a significant improvement over its predecessor, incorporating several desirable changes. Responding to the passionate demands of Porsche enthusiasts, the company decided to break away from offering only the PDK transmission and provided a manual gearbox as a no-cost option. Powering this new...

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Porsche Celebrates the 911 GT3

25 years of performance and passion The presentation of the first Porsche 911 GT3 at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 1999 marked the beginning of a new era for the sports car manufacturer from Zuffenhausen. A quarter of a century later, Porsche looks back on the success story...

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FOR SALE: 1982 Porsche 911SC At Bonhams The Monaco Sale (With Photo Gallery)

There are only a few annual auctions that have built the reputation of having prestigious and quality lot as Bonhams, The Monaco Sale spring event. On May 13, Bonhams is set to deliver as a number of distinguished vintage automobiles in different categories will be put on the block ready...

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The 1976 Prototype Works 935

After bodywork testing with the prototype 934, 930 670 0001, the Porsche factory built its first 935 to actually race at the end of 1975. This was known internally as 935-001, or R15. The Chassis number was 930 670 0002. The engine had a bore and stroke of 92.8 x...

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FOR SALE: 960 Porsche 356B Super 90 Roadster

The Auburn Auction, hosted by from September 1 to 3, 2022, is just over a week away, and a lot of high-quality classic cars have already been listed, with more added each day. Some of these classics have come from Stuttgart, with everything from a 2016 911 R to a...

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Porsche 917-021 The Fabulous Story

The fabulous story of this car’s life begins in 1970 with the construction of chassis #021, one of the first batch of twenty-five 917s to be built. In April 1970, the newly completed chassis #917-021 was sold to the Finnish AAW team, finished in the red and yellow colours of...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 935

The 991.2-based Porsche 935 is one of the most dramatic and exclusive track-only models ever to leave Weissach. Built to celebrate Porsche’s 70th Anniversary and the 40th Anniversary of the legendary 935/78 “Moby Dick”, it was unveiled at Rennsport Reunion VI at Laguna Seca as a modern tribute to that...

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FOR SALE: 2022 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 “Manthey Racing”

Porsche Motorsport celebrated the 25th anniversary of Manthey-Racing GmbH with a remarkable special edition model known as the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25. Limited to just 30 units, this exclusive car was a joint effort between Porsche and Manthey, specifically designed and developed for track days and circuit racing enthusiasts....

People & Profiles

Ferdinand Piëch: 17 April 1937 to 25 August 2019

Professor Ferdinand Porsche (centre) with F. A. ‘Butzi’ Porsche (left) and Ferdinand Piëch (right), ca. 1949 Ferdinand Karl Piëch was born in Vienna, Austria, on 17 April 1937, to Louise (daughter to Ferdinand and sister of Ferry Porsche) and Anton Piëch, a lawyer. He was the grandson of Ferdinand Porsche,...

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FOR SALE: This Porsche 918 Spyder Could Sell for $3M at Auction

This 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, number 587 of just 918 produced, is a single-owner example showing fewer than 400 miles from new. Delivered via Porsche of the Main Line in Pennsylvania, it is finished in Black over Onyx Black leather with silver piping and equipped with an array of desirable...

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CocoMats: The Best Replacement Floor Mats For Your Porsche

Images courtesy of CocoMats.com. For those that collect Porsches and need to replace old bits, have a restoration 911 in the garage as their project, or are just looking to make their Porsche 911 that little bit more unique and personal, one of the easiest bits to change out are...

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FOR SALE: Rare 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Now Available

Porsche rarely enters the supercar scene, but when they do, they redefine it. The 911 Carrera RS ruled the racetracks of the 1970s, the 959 revolutionized technology in the 1980s, and the Carrera GT of the early 2000s stunned with its Formula 1-inspired V10 engine. After a brief hiatus, Porsche...

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FOR SALE: Rare Paint-To-Sample 1991 Porsche 911 Turbo For Sale

The legendary Porsche 911 Turbo story began with the Type 930 in 1975. It delivered thrilling performance, but its handling quirks could be a handful. While undeniably fast, it was clear Porsche’s turbocharged formula needed refinement. Enter the Type 964 Turbo, introduced in 1990. It marked a turning point for...

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FOR SALE: The 1965 Brumos 911 Porsche Reviewed (& For Sale)

While chassis 301172 is a competent race car, it has been kept in exceptional physical and mechanical condition overall since its restoration. In addition to its track time, it has been displayed at the Amelia Island Concours and The Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Ave where it was awarded second place...

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Porsche 356 Pre-A has come full circle

Kim Copperthite watches the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo during its record run at the Porsche Rennsport Reunion VI, Laguna Seca, 2018 (© Mike Copperthite) It is interesting how, sometimes when you trace an old classic car or historic racer back to its roots, you end up not far from the...

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FOR SALE: Irish Green 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach Pack

The 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS is painted in custom-ordered, non-metallic Irish Green and comes with the Weissach Package, featuring exposed carbon fiber on the hood and roof panel. The car is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8L flat-six engine that was factory rated at 700 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of...

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Porsches 356 SC: to preserve or improve?

In discussions about vintage Porsches, the iconic 356 always comes to light as the cornerstone of air-cooled Porsches. Respected for its simple but effective design over a decade-long production span, its balance and agility redefined small displacement sports cars of the 1950s through 1965. Offering accommodation for two passengers and...

Porsche 911

FOR SALE: 1990 Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – DLS Turbo

This 1990 Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – DLS Turbo, known as “The Sepang Commission,” is expected to sell for $3,450,000–$5,000,000 USD through RM Sotheby’s, with bidding opening March 18, 2026. One of only 99 DLS Turbo restorations, it was commissioned by a dedicated Singer collector and exemplifies the brand’s meticulous...

People & Profiles

Richard Lietz (AUT)

Richard Lietz, Porsche works driver, Le Mans 24H, 2016 Born: 17 December 1983 Where: Waidhofen, Austria Lives: Ybbsitz, Austria Marital status: Single Height/Weight: 1.83 m/73 kg Hobbies: Rallying, jogging, climbing, cycling Richard Lietz, a man for all seasons, and for all racing series. The Austrian celebrated the greatest success of...

Buyers Guides

Porsche Carrera GTS (991.1) – Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

North America gets Porsche’s GTS-branded 911 First Europe, then North America The 991.1 GTS was the second 911 offered as a GTS sub-brand. The first was the 997.2 in 2009 after Porsche tried it successfully on the Cayenne. The GTS concept was a clever idea: based on the S but...

Notable Chassis

A Brief History of JLP-4

JLP-4 Porsche 935 in Miller High Life livery on pavement

There are 935s, and then there are 935s… Although almost a hundred Porsche 935s were built between 1975 and 1984, with the factory building some forty two cars and customers building the remainder, JLP-4 was by far the most radical of the Group 5 breed. No Subscription? You’re missing out...

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All washed up at Long Beach

Long Beach, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, 14 April 2018: #912 Porsche 911 RSR of Laurens Vanthoor and Earl Bamber bounces over the kerbs during the race The efforts of the factory Porsches over the weekend came to naught, as the two 911 RSRs finished well down the order in the...

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FOR SALE: 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

The Carrera GT, often hailed as one of the greatest supercars ever created, made its debut as a concept car at the 2000 Paris Motor Show. It boasted a V10 engine derived from a Le Mans prototype race car design. Production of the Carrera GT started in 2004 at Porsche’s...

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1973 3-litre Martini Porsche Carrera RSR

Background In the early 1970s, a new European Grand Touring Championship gave the competition 911s a fresh lease of life. This model almost completely filled race grids. By the Autumn of 1972, Porsche launched its new 911 ‘Carrera’ with engine capacity raised from 2.4 to 2.7-litres, and a batch of...

992 Dakar

Factory ordered “One of a kind” 911 Dakar

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. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get...

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To Protect and Serve – Porsche Police Cars (I)

The first experiment As in many parts of the world, the German police system is decentralized, with each state responsible for administering its own civil-military security force. This organization, which allows a certain degree of freedom in structuring forces according to the needs of each German federal unit, would prove...

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FOR SALE: Singer 911 “Novato”

Highlights The Novato Commission: a meticulous celebration of both Porsche and Singer’s formative years Presented in the Porsche hue of Dolphin Grey over Olive Green leather with suede-mix weave inserts in Olive Green and La Marinella Benefits from a $40,000 Singer upgrade to a 4.0-liter engine specification Displayed 7,123 miles...

Porsche 918

FOR SALE: 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

Porsche’s enduring mystique is deeply rooted in its storied motorsport success, with many of its most celebrated road cars developed alongside their racing counterparts. A prime example is the Porsche 918 Spyder, which shares core engineering with the 919 Hybrid Le Mans Prototype—the race car that secured three consecutive FIA...

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Porsche 917 Driving Impressions

The Porsche 917 – What They Said We found some great interviews from back in the day on what drivers thought about driving the mighty 917. Below we took excerpts and quotes from the drivers who were brave enough to drive the Porsche 917. Brian Redman The below appeared in...

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FOR SALE: Grab This 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

Up until 2019, highly maintained and low mileage examples of a Porsche Carrera GT could be acquired in the used car market for around $600,000 to $700,000. However, prices have skyrocketed since then, with the mid-engine supercar now typically selling for over $1.5 million and fetching as much as $2...

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FOR SALE: Rare 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S Lightweight Up for Grabs

In May 1992, Porsche introduced a special limited-edition version of the Type 964 Turbo: the ‘Turbo S Leichtbau‘ (Lightweight). Initially planned for 25-50 units, the production run was later increased to approximately 86 cars. This model was designed to be more powerful and significantly lighter than the standard Turbo, improving...

Rolex Reunion (RMMR)

Porsche Moments from the 2023 Rolex Motorsports Monterey Reunion

From the 1950s onward No stranger to the Monterey Peninsula, Porsches have always been one of the most successful marques to be celebrated during car week in Monterey. Long before “Car Week” existed, the inaugural race weekend at Laguna Seca Raceway in 1957 revealed a front row of two Porsche...

Porsche 911 (964)

FOR SALE: 710-Mile 1992 Singer 911 Heads to RM Sotheby’s Miami

Heading to the auction stage at RM Sotheby’s Miami sale on February 27 is a spectacular 1992 Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer Vehicle Design, estimated at $1,000,000–$1,200,000. Known as the “Palm Beach Commission,” this bespoke build was completed in March 2022 and has covered just 710 miles since delivery. Finished...

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FOR SALE: All-Carbon Porsche 935 Tribute For Sale In Germany

Porsche 935 Tribute For Sale The 2019 Porsche 935 was a car that paid homage to a legendary car, the 1978 935/78 Moby Dick, in the best way possible. Sweeping lines, a long tail with a massive spoiler mounted above it, and the internals of a Type 991 911 GT2...

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Porsche congratulates motorsport legend Hans Herrmann

Hans Herrmann at the Retro Classics in Stuttgart, Germany 2010 Hans Herrmann, one of the most successful and popular racing drivers to join the Porsche AG works team, celebrates his 90th birthday this year on February 23. The endurance and Monoposto specialist, born in Stuttgart in 1928, is regarded as...

Monterey Car Week

Coolest Porsches Crossing the Block at the Monterey Jet Center Auction (Aug 13–14, 2025)

Each August, the Monterey Jet Center Auction transforms from a sleek aviation hub into one of the most glamorous gatherings in the automotive calendar. Hosted by Broad Arrow in partnership with Motorlux, the event blends private jets, fine dining, and some of the world’s most desirable collector cars. For Porsche...

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FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4

The first iteration of the Porsche Cayman GT4 made its debut in 2015, drawing a conclusion to the third generation of Boxster/Cayman (981). Since that time, the GT4 has become a cult hero amongst purists with its absence of frills (not to be misheard as ‘thrills’), relative affordability and undisputable...

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FOR SALE: Million Dollar Porsche 914/6 GT?

Background Not long after introducing the mid-engine 914, Porsche began to develop a version for motorsports. By late 1969, even before the first 914/6s were delivered to customers, the racing department had already created a working prototype for competition. The result was the 914/6 GT. Almost all 914/6 GTs featured...

Sonderwunsch

Porsche Masterpieces: One of One Rarities

Almost no other brand represents personal freedom and individuality like Porsche. The first customer requests appeared in the 1950s, laying the foundation for today’s Sonderwunsch department and Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur. From the very start, Ferry Porsche connected his sports cars to the vision of fulfilling dreams, and the brand has...

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FOR SALE: 601-Mile Porsche Carrera GT Is Up For Grabs On Bring A Trailer

Online auction house Bring a Trailer is currently selling a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT with just 601 miles on the odometer. The Porsche Carrera GT had an exclusive production run of only 1,270 units and is now considered as part of the Porsche Classic family. Finished in GT Silver Metallic with...

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FOR SALE: 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic

Over the past 75 years, Porsche has built countless iconic cars and milestones worth celebrating. To honor that legacy, the brand continues to release limited-production models inspired by its most beloved classics. Cars such as the 911 R, various Speedsters, and the original 997 Sport Classic have blended modern performance...

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FOR SALE: 1998 RUF CTR 2 Sport Heads to Broad Arrow Auction

One of only 14 lightweight CTR 2 Sport models ever made, this 1998 RUF is among the most exclusive and advanced air-cooled performance cars of the 1990s. Built on a Porsche 993 chassis, it features a 580-horsepower 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat-six, RUF’s own six-speed transmission, and all-wheel drive—delivering 0–100 km/h in...

Porsche Type 64

The Type 64: Bridge Over Troubled Waters

It was created by Dr. Ing. h.c. Ferdinand Porsche and a handful of his close associates in 1937-38 and, despite the hideous wartime destruction, is still alive and well today, a distinguished septuagenarian. Yet important though it is, not much has been seen or heard of the Type 64 or,...

Book Reviews

Book Review: Porsche 930 to 935: The Turbo Porsches

Porsche 930 to 935: The Turbo Porsches – by John Starkey © Veloce Publishing Ltd Much has been written about Porsche’s racing exploits over the years, but there is perhaps one model that has served, more than any other, as the pillar of the company’s achievements. Prototypes have come and...

Porsche News

Porsche Taycan: A Well-Timed Sales Superstar

When Porsche announced in 2015 with the Mission E Concept that they were deep in development of an electric vehicle that would put most other mid-market EVs to shame, they were not taken all that seriously. In fact, more than one media outlet chalked the statement up to posturing and...

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1966 Porsche 911 2.0-litre time capsule

1966 Porsche 911 2.0-litre – GVB 911D – parked on track at Lodge Corner after practice for the Oulton Park Gold Cup on 24 August 2013 Originally a showroom demonstrator, this 911 set the market buzzing, winning the UK’s inaugural rallycross and the British Saloon Car Championship in 1967 in...

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FOR SALE: 1989 RUF CTR YellowBird Sells for $6,055,000

Almost tripling the highest price paid for a RUF at any auction, Gooding & Co just landed a whopping $6,055,000 for this “Time Capsule” example at their Amelia Island Auction. In the highly competitive world of “Boutique 911” builds, this sale proves the RUF stands on top in the eyes...

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The First & The Last: A Porsche Owner’s Experience with the GT4’s Decade-Long Evolution

Preamble No, I haven’t been lucky enough to have cumulatively clocked 10 years behind the wheel of a GT4, or multiple GT4s for that matter, but I did have a chance to sample a truncated version of what this experience would be like. That said, I think that having close-to-a-month...

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