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Porsche 911 (997) – The Story

Porsche 911 (997) (2004 – 2012) Story & History Type 997 – The 6th Generation Porsche 911 Official photos: 2004 May 7 / Premiere: 2004 July 16 at 9:11 pm at all the 85 Porsche centres in Germany / Market launch: 2004 July 17 On May 7, 2004, Porsche announced...

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FOR SALE: 3K-Mile 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

Simply stated, the Porsche 918 Spyder was a mid-engined, plug-in hybrid supercar. The Spyder was powered by a naturally-aspirated 4.6-liter V8 engine that was capable of producing 608 horsepower (453 kW). Paired with this engine are two electric motors that deliver an additional 279 horsepower each, for a cumulative combined total of 887...

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Marketplace: One-owner 1990 Ruf BTR III

Highlights 1 registered owner! Research from experts indicates less than 10 Slantnose examples built The most advanced and powerful Ruf BTR – Version III Extremely rare RUF VIN BTR – approx. 25 total made worldwide 12,749 original miles – Documented maintenance history since new Stunning Grand Prix White and black...

Vintage Racecar Articles

Paul Newman

To the rest of the world he’s Paul Newman the renowned actor. In the world of racing, he’s Paul Newman, CART team owner and accomplished sports car racer, with four SCCA National Championships and a class win at Daytona to his credit. In this exclusive interview, he sat down with...

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FOR SALE: Porsche Cayman 718 GT4 RS, with Over $74,000 in Options, is Looking for A New Owner.

The 718 Cayman is often seen as the entry-level model in Porsche’s model lineup. However, there’s nothing ‘entry-level’ about its RS variant, a track-honed sports car that borrows several components from Porsche’s legendary GT3 cars. The result is the most powerful mid-engined sports car Porsche has ever made. The 718...

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FOR SALE: 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

The 996-generation GT3 RS wasn’t available in the U.S., but that changed with the 997-generation. The standard 997 GT3 made its debut at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, and shortly after, the GT3 RS entered production in 2007. This model became highly sought after globally, competing with the likes of...

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1981 Daytona 24 Hours – Preparation and Planning

Porsche’s 1981 Daytona 24-Hour winning poster A lot of people have asked me over the years, what is it like to plan, prepare for and run a 24-hour sports car race. It has changed somewhat over the years from the days of the Porsche 935 at the 1981 Daytona 24...

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FOR SALE: 1982 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo

The 930 was the most capable supercar of its time and catapulted Porsche’s brand worldwide, keeping up with the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini while still being usable day to day. But Porsche never stands still so the 911 Turbo 3.3 is an updated variant of that original 911 Turbo...

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Porsche Cayman 981 – Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

Once the Boxster was established, it was only a matter of time before a coupé version appeared. When the Cayman was launched in 2005, it was clearly a hardtop Boxster, but by pricing it slightly higher and endowing it with fractionally more power, Porsche pitched it as an intermediate model...

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Finding the Porsche RSR “Ratt”

When I’m not helping to sell the occasional old race car, or visiting old race car meetings, I’ve usually got my head down, researching various projects for clients, usually to do with Porsches—although Lola T70s and the like often pass my way too. Probably the most interesting project that I’ve...

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FOR SALE: 2018 Porsche 911 (991) GT2 RS Weissach Package

Porsche officially unveiled the 991 GT2 RS at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed. This model boasts a carbon-fiber reinforced bonnet, rear-view mirror casings, and front and rear wings. Lightweight polyurethane is utilized for the front splitter and rear diffuser, and the side windows are made of polycarbonate instead of...

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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...

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FOR SALE: Bespoke RUF 911 “Goldfinger” Heads to Auction

This stunning 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe, known as “Goldfinger,” was transformed by RUF in 2018 at a cost of nearly €400,000 and will be auctioned by Broad Arrow Auctions at Monterey on August 14, with an estimated value of up to $1,100,000. Originally a U.S.-market 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera...

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A Closer Look At This Stunning TAG-Turbo 911 (Powered by Lanzante)

Porsche TAG-Turbo Lanzante Porsche 930 TAG-Turbo. During the 80s, Porsche was supplying 1.5L turbocharged V6 engines to McLaren F1 team under the TAG brand. McLaren used a largely stock 930 Turbo as the rolling testbed for these engines. After its retirement the car was relegated to living its life among...

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FOR SALE: 1990 Porsche 962C

Few race cars capture the spirit of their era like the Porsche 956 and 962. These Group C legends dominated endurance racing through the 1980s, winning Le Mans six times consecutively and securing the World Endurance Championship from 1982 to 1986. Introduced in 1982, the 956 was an instant success...

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911 LoveRS

911 LoveRS: by Jürgen Lewandowski and Bart Lenaerts – © Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale If the title, 911 LoveRS, leaves you with a slight question mark in your mind, turn the pages, and you will quickly get a feel for what the book is all about. 911 LoveRS by Jürgen Lewandowski...

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FOR SALE: Custom 1990 Porsche 964 Carrera Coupe 5-Speed 4.0L

This 1990 Porsche 964 Carrera Coupe underwent a meticulous two-year custom build with more than $622,000 invested, excluding the base car. The project included a complete drivetrain overhaul by Rothsport Racing, a bespoke interior by DJ Designs, and extensive modifications to the chassis and body. The car was refinished in...

Porsche 917

Porsche 917 Spyders – Building a Racing Empire Part VIII

Words by: Glen Smale Images by: Glen Smale & Corporate Archives Porsche AG The Interserie championship was established in 1970 as the European equivalent of the Can-Am series in North America. Known as the ‘European Can-Am’, the Interserie replaced the Nordic Challenge Cup (NCC), which ran in 1969 in Finland...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach

In 2018, Porsche introduced the facelifted 991.2 version of the 911 GT3 RS. This updated model featured redesigned aerodynamic bodywork and suspension. The bodywork, which draws inspiration from the 911 Turbo, includes integrated side air intakes, an aerodynamic front bumper, vented front fenders, a NACA-ducted hood, side skirts, a rear...

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Retrospect: The Porsche 959

When discussing breakthroughs in sportscar technology, the Porsche 959 merits its own chapter, if not a book. Introduced in the mid-1980s, this genuine supercar emerged as a spearhead of innovation, vastly surpassing the technology Porsche had developed to date. While the standard 911 was not short on performance or prestige,...

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Porsche Profile: Ken Ellaway 1977 Carrera 3.0 Coupe

The Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0, which was produced for only 2 years in 1976 and 1977, is a very special version of the inimitable 911. Due to its low production numbers, with only 3,687 units produced, it is also one of the rarest of the non-special edition 911s out there....

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FOR SALE: Stunning 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S With 3K Miles

Praised by many car magazines as one of the most complete 911s, the 992 Porsche 911 Turbo S boasts incredible performance thanks to its highly potent turbocharged Flat 6 engine, all-wheel drive chassis, and revised air intake system. Collecting Cars is currently offering a desirable 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S...

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FOR SALE: Paul Walker’s Previous 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7

In less than two weeks Monterey 2022 will start and one of the main attractions is a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 which was previously owned by the late Hollywood actor Paul Walker from the “Fast and Furious” film franchise. Unlike other Hollywood actors who have very little knowledge...

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FOR SALE: 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

The rear-engine, rear-wheel drive GT2 RS celebrated its official world premiere at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK which took place from June 30th to July 2nd, 2017. It was here that the world was first introduced to Porsche’s fastest and most powerful street-legal 911 ever made. A...

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Rescue – The Story of How the Safety Car Came to Motor Sport

Motor racing has always involved risk for the drivers, and sometimes for spectators too, as was seen to horrific effect The chaotic scene just after the #88 car of Huhn/Schwarz crashed at the Nürburgring in 1970. Photo: Porsche Werk in the disaster that occurred at the 1955 Le Mans 24...

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Porsche 930 Hides Formula 1 Engine Underneath

Who Wants A Street-Legal F1 Engined Porsche? We recently took a look at the TAG-Turbo 911 (Powered by Lanzante) and today we bring you another one of these special machines. During the Goodwood Festival of Speed this YouTuber filmed this insane Street-legal Porsche 930 TAG Turbo by Lanzante. It is fitted with...

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Porsche 911 GT1 – The Grand Touring Meister

1997 Porsche 911 GT1-109 photographed in June 2016 Porsche 993 GT1 chassis #109 was one of just nine customer racing Porsche 911 GT1s built between 1996 and 1998. The 911 GT1 became the Grand Touring Meister when it triumphed in the 1998 Le Mans 24 Hours, but its route to...

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FOR SALE: The Lanzante 930 TAG Turbo AP85 is Available Now

From 1984 to 1987, Porsche and McLaren formed one of the most successful partnerships in Formula One. Powered by Porsche’s TAG turbocharged V6, McLaren won 25 Grands Prix, 18 fastest laps, and five world titles. With funding from Mansour Ojjeh’s Techniques d’Avant Garde (TAG), Porsche launched Project 2623, developing the...

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FOR SALE: 2022 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe In Paint-To-Sample Golf Blue

Bring A Trailer is proud to offer a low mileage example of a 2022 Porsche 911 Turbo S coupe finished in paint-to-sample Gulf Blue. Performance wise, the Turbo S is faster, angrier, and more capable than any previous Turbo model thanks to an all-new, 3.8 liter boxer six with two variable...

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Profile – Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8

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The Most Iconic Porsches of the 1960s

Front-angled view of a Porsche 917 finished with the blue and orange Gulf livery.

The 1960s was an important period for the automobile industry. In the States, the classic muscle cars were in the so-called golden phase, bursting with oversized engines and raw horsepower. On the other side of the Atlantic, German carmaker Porsche was also riding a wave, building the blocks for lasting...

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1974 Porsche RS 3.0 Carrera (Chassis Number 911 460 9034)

Front view of 1974 Porsche RS 3.0 Carrera 911 460 9034

When I first started writing my book, “R to RSR: The Racing Porsche 911s” in 1987, whilst living in England, I had little or no idea which RS/RSR cars had been raced in France. This was despite the fact that France was only 21 miles away across the Channel. The...

Yesteryear

Porsche at Le Mans Part I: 1951 to 1963

The name Porsche is synonymous with the world’s toughest endurance race, the 24-Hours of Le Mans, boasting an unbroken run of 65 years. During this time, they have amassed 18 victories. This is Part I of their story… The Veuillet/Mouche 356 SL proved reliable on its Le Mans debut in...

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FOR SALE: 2016 Porsche 911 R

At the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, Porsche revealed the limited-edition 911 R, powered by the GT3 RS’s naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six producing 500 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque, paired with a newly developed six-speed manual gearbox. The manual retained the existing transmission casing but featured redesigned internals and an...

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FOR SALE: Porsches Offered At No Reserve

Some pretty interesting Porsches are currently being offered at Bring A Trailer at No Reserve: a 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe, a 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Touring, and a 2014 Porsche Boxster S. 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe The 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe example originally had a Light Ivory (6404) finish...

The Story

Porsche Taycan – The Story

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...

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Porsche Aerodynamic Development

Background Since the 1960s, Porsche has been optimizing the aerodynamics of future racing and production vehicles in the wind tunnel with the help of special miniature models. The example of the legendary Porsche 935/78 shows how this works. Model vehicles feature in many a display case as diminutive dream cars....

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FOR SALE: 1990 Singer 911 Dynamics and Lightweighting Study (DLS)

Background The Singer Vehicle Design Dynamics and Lightweighting Study (DLS) is a focused evolution of Singer’s Porsche 911 “reimaginations,” developed with Williams Advanced Engineering. It builds on the classic Porsche 964 platform but prioritizes reduced weight, improved aerodynamics, and enhanced performance. The DLS features a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine,...

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FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S

Bring A Trailer is currently offering a 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S with just 6k miles since new. Aside from being a low mileage example, this particular 997.2 Turbo S has been modified to look like the 911 Sport Classic. The modifications included installing 19″ Fuchs-style wheels, black-trimmed xenon headlights,...

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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: Classic Car Auctions Offers 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S

Warwickshire Event Center will be the venue of the Classic Car Auctions June sale and they will be offering a great variety of classic and modern classics one of which is a Porsche 944 Turbo Silver Rose from 1988, one of only 77 cars allocated to the UK. Built in...

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Porsche 935 – Chassis #002

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Porsches at 2024 HSR Classic 6 Hours of The Glen

Photos by Chuck Andersen. The 2024 HSR Classic 6 Hours of The Glen was a thrilling spectacle at the historic Watkins Glen International circuit. This year’s event featured a s bevy of competing Porsches including a 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, 718 GT4, Porsche 997.1 Cup, Porsche 356B, and many...

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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...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster

The 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster is the beneficiary of Stuttgart’s latest fixings, while also serving as a throwback to the Porsche 356 – the very first Speedster model. This schematic has forged a 911 with a silhouette based on the 4S Cabriolet body, carbon fiber bits borrowed off the 911...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 (991.2) Speedster

Celebrating their 70th anniversary, Porsche unveiled the Type 991.2 Speedster concept at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, marking a significant milestone in automotive history. The production model made its debut at the New York Auto Show in April 2019, marking the culmination of the 991 family’s legacy, with deliveries commencing...

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The Porsche 956 Group C: 40 Years After Its First Win At Le Mans

There are many legendary Porsche racing cars that command respect for their legacy, their series of wins in a season, or their pure technological advancement. The Porsche 917LH and the Porsche 917K come immediately to mind, as well as the 935/78 “Moby Dick” (for having one of the craziest whale...

Motorsport & Racing

Winning the World Endurance Championship 1981

Daytona 24 Hours, 31 January/1 February 1981: Bob Garretson, Bobby Rahal and Brian Redman driving the #9 Porsche 935 (chassis #009 00030) would go on to win the race by 13 laps, having started from 16th on the grid The Flying Tigers strike again! Being the best on the planet in...

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FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2019 Porsche 935 Live on BaT

This 2019 Porsche 935, listed on Bring a Trailer, is one of only 77 units produced as a tribute to the legendary 935 race car. Built exclusively for the track and not homologated for road use, it was introduced in 2018 during the Rennsport Reunion VI at Laguna Seca to...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster

Limited to 1,948 units, the 991-generation 911 Speedster pays homage to the year Dr. Porsche built his first two-seat roadster. Inspired by prior Speedsters from the 356, G-Series, 964, and 997 generations, it combined breathtaking design with outstanding performance. Essentially a roofless 911 GT3, the Speedster utilized a cabriolet body...

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992 GT3 Test Drive at Area 27 Motorsports Park

I recently completed a back-to-back track day event at Area 27 Motorsports Park a couple of weeks ago. There was a fine sampling of Porsche sports cars being purposefully piloted by some amazing drivers on the circuit over both days. It has been a good 3 years since I’ve visited...

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FOR SALE: Documented 1970 Porsche 911 ST

Background The 911ST was offered from 1970 to 1972 in a factory race or rally specification 911. If you wanted a factory-built 911 race car from Porsche during this time, this is what you ordered. Only 23 of these lightweight Porsche’s were purportedly built. The cars were based oﬀ a...

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Marketplace: 1967 Porsche 910

This 1967 Porsche 910 is the first of 28 coupes built during a single year of production and is among 12 examples initially built with power from a 2.0L magnesium-case flat-six. Chassis 910001 made its debut as part of the factory works effort with Hans Herrmann at the wheel in...

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FOR SALE: Rare All-White Porsche 911 SC/RS Up For Sale

The stunning all-white car you see here is one of the rarest Porsches ever made. Offered for sale on Bring A Trailer, it’s one of only 20 lightweight rally specials made to meet Group B homologation for the 1984 World Rally Championship season. The 911 SC/RS, introduced in 1984, combines...

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FOR SALE: Porsche 917K with unique history

The undisputed King The Porsche 917, conceived in the late 1960s, emerged from Porsche’s strategic intent to conquer the World Sportscar Championship, particularly the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This ambition materialized through exploiting a loophole in the homologation requirements, allowing the creation of a vehicle with unprecedented speed and...

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Redefining Automotive Greatness: Why the Porsche 959 is the GOAT

Words by Greg James. Photos by Dan O’Connell. The Overuse of “Supercar” A term that’s been flogged to death and overused for eons in the auto industry is “supercar.” Yes, I get that there’s no real definition (at least one that everyone agrees on), but it’s been used to describe...

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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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FOR SALE: 2024 Porsche 911 S/T

The Porsche 911 S/T is a limited-edition driver-focused sports car built to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 911, produced in a limited run of 1,963 units. It shares the high-revving, naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine from the GT3 RS, delivering 518 horsepower and 342 lb.-ft of torque, paired with...

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Works Porsche (Chassis #962-006)

Rothmans Porsche 962C (chassis #006) 1987 Le Mans 24 Hour winner photographed at Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, May 2017 The Porsche 956 and its successor the 962, are widely and justifiably regarded as the most successful sports racing prototypes of their era, and quite possibly ever. Over a period of...

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What Happens When You Try to Daily a 992 GT3 RS (Next to a 718 GT4 RS)

Photography by Adam Dita. Enough time has elapsed since the 992 GT3 RS first came out for plenty of drivers—both local and afar—to sample what Porsche’s latest-gen rear-engined specialist has on tap. The most obvious and sensible venue for this to take place has invariably been at the race track....

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

Unveiled at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport marks the final evolution of the 991 series. Built in a limited run of just 200 units, this track-only car is Porsche’s most powerful GT customer sports model, designed for factory-supported Clubsport racing and private...

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Not very “Aerodynameek” and a few too many – Le Mans 1982

Porsche 935 at Mulsanne corner at Le Mans

Martin Raffauf and Chris Hill look under the car with the ACO inspectors. Mechanic Jeff Lateer looks on with the camera. Tech inspection went very well for the 935 as we had Annie Verney with us to “discuss” any issues with the ACO as we proceeded. The Garretson Developments Sports...

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FOR SALE: Rare 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Tribute to Carrera RS Package

The latest GT3 RS is a road-legal race car featuring a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter engine and advanced track-focused technology from Porsche’s motorsports division. Compared to the standard GT3, the RS adopts a central front radiator layout inspired by the Le Mans-winning 911 RSR. Airflow is channeled through large front-lid vents...

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Porsche Carrera Cup North America: Reflections Of Past 50 Races & The Exciting Future

Just over a month ago, the Porsche Carrera Cup North America waved the checkered flag on its 50th race, marking a significant milestone in its burgeoning history. While there have been many one-make racing series over time in North America, including the origins of the now world-wide Mazda MX-5 Cup...

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FOR SALE: 1958 Porsche 356A Cabriolet

An Automotive Icon One of the most iconic Porsches of all time is the 356A Cabriolet and now you have a chance to own one if you want it bad enough. The 356A Cabriolet you see here is currently for sale at Bring A Trailer. The car is a 1958...

Book Reviews

Book Review: Racing Porsche with Style

Racing Porsche with Style © Stéphane Coradi This is Stéphane Coradi’s third publication, and the third of his books that I am reviewing. It must be said that Stéphane’s enthusiasm for his work is so irrepressible, it’s contagious. But that is refreshing, because he really encourages the contributors to show...

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Cayman – Porsche’s Machine For Driving

‘Ludique’ – a French word which has no exact translation in English. ‘Playful but with an underlying serious intent’ is one interpretation, and in 2005, this was very much how testers and owners found the new Porsche Cayman. Few cars then, and certainly not its most obvious rivals, could match...

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FOR SALE: 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

The Porsche 911 has long been recognized for its exceptional performance and handling, offering a driving experience unlike any other. Over the years, it has continuously evolved, becoming more powerful, refined, and capable, while still remaining a reliable, everyday sports car. The ‘RS’ badge has historically been reserved for the...

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FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach

Bring A Trailer is currently offering a low mileage and eye-catching example of Porsche’s 991.2 generation track-focused supercar that also comes equipped with the highly coveted and expensive Weissach Pack. When automotive enthusiasts are asked to describe the pinnacle of the Porsche 911, the 991.2 GT3 RS overwhelmingly dominates the...

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125 Years of AWD: How Porsche Made All-Wheel Drive a Performance Tool

1984 Porsche 953 vs 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar

In 1900, Ferdinand Porsche stunned the world with an electric car powered by wheel-hub motors, an all-wheel-drive marvel decades before AWD became commonplace. Ever since, Porsche has quietly led the way in AWD innovation, weaving breakthroughs into everything from rally beasts to electric sports sedans. In this article, we’ll explore...

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Porsche ambassador Pete Stout

What makes the Porsche brand so legendary? What inspires people to keep it young and full of life 75 years later? And how does this emotional, often lifelong bond with the Zuffenhausen sports cars come about? A very personal declaration of love to Porsche and its global community. Introducing Pete...

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Porsche x Sustainability: State of Play & Op-Ed From a Former Taycan Owner

White Porsche Taycan electric car in industrial area

A change is brewing among auto manufacturers. If this trajectory we’re on isn’t already obvious, competition in the EV segment is likely about to get much more personal. It’s true that the automotive industry has been hard at work transitioning towards the full-fledged production of electric vehicles for quite some...

Buyers Guides

Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 (1984 – 1989) – Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

History Long regarded as the best entry-level air-cooled 911, the Carrera 3.2 remains highly desirable. It was the final evolution of the original torsion bar 911 built from 1964 to 1989. Visually the only significant change came in 1974 with the so-called ‘impact bumpers’ of the G series, but under...

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FOR SALE: 11k Mile 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo For Sale!

Bid to get the chance to acquire a 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe at auction with Bring a Trailer! With just 11k miles and finished in With just 16k miles and finished in classic black over a black leather interior, this 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe is a perfect example...

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FOR SALE: Well-Documented 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Available For Auction

The turbocharged 930 was produced from early 1975 was Porsche’s flagship 911 and arguably the most capable supercar of its time. Performance-wise, the 930 was on a par with anything Ferrari and Lamborghini had to offer. Unlike its Italian rivals though, the turbocharged 911 was practical enough for everyday use and...

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FOR SALE: 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S 3.6 ‘Package’

1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S 3.6 'Package' | ted7.com ©2023 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

In 1994, the standard Porsche Turbo 3.6 was the fastest production car available in the United States. The Turbo S option-code 36S further enhanced this formidable sports car. Notably, the Turbo S cars were equipped with the M64/50S high-performance engine, derived from the 1993 IMSA 3.6 engine built by ANDIAL...

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FOR SALE: Low-Mileage 2019 Porsche 991.2 Carrera Is Available For The Taking

Our guys from PCARMARKET is currently offering a gorgeous white 2019 Porsche 991.2 Carrera Coupe equipped with a 3.0L twin-turbocharged flat-six engine that sends as much as 370 HP and 331 lb.-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission. Pushing it to go 0-60 mph...

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FOR SALE: Limited-Edition 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort for Sale

The Porsche 959 was developed in the early 1980s as a cutting-edge, four-wheel-drive Group B rally car designed to highlight Porsche’s technological advancements. First revealed as a concept at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show, it entered limited production despite canceling its intended competition class. Two variants were available: the Komfort,...

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The Porsche 993 RS: Good, or really good?

If you’re like me, there’s something about the air-cooled 911 that holds your attention and keeps you coming back for more. Sort of like your mom’s comfort food when you were young, or the way that favorite pair of faded jeans feel. It’s called nostalgia, and we’re all susceptible to...

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Porsche 962C (Chassis #006) Final Works Victory

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 935 With Gulf Livery Is Heading To Auction

Porsche adeptly blends its vintage and contemporary vehicles to attract substantial investments from its affluent clientele. The 935, launched in 2018, stands out as arguably the most remarkable among them. This modern version pays homage to the iconic 935 Group 5 race car with a modern touch. Named the Porsche...

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FOR SALE: 1989 Porsche 911 DLS by Singer

The Singer Dynamics and Lightweight Study (DLS), limited to only 75 hand-built examples, was conceived to explore the ultimate potential of the 964-generation Porsche 911 through extreme weight reduction and advanced engineering. Developed in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering, the project infused Formula One expertise into its aerodynamics, materials science,...

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FOR SALE: Rare and Collectible 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight Up for Auction

One of only 200 units produced, this 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight is a cornerstone of Porsche’s motorsport legacy. Offered at RM Sotheby’s Paris auction on February 4, 2025, it carries an estimated value of $950,000 to $1,250,000. Built to homologate the 911 for international GT racing, the...

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...

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Austro-Daimler ADS-R “Sascha” Diagram

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FOR SALE: Two Porsche Supercars Will Be Up For Grabs Bonhams’ Amelia Island Auction Event

Supercars are the pinnacle of automotive performance, design and technology. The folks at Porsche are no strangers to building some of the most desirable supercars ever. Each decade or so we see a new Porsche supercar at the top of the automotive world and they are absolutely amazing, every single...

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Fritz Enzinger – Vice President LMP1

Fritz Enzinger, Vice President Porsche LMP1 (Silverstone 2016) Born: 15 September 1956 Where: Oberwölz, Austria Lives: Munich Marital status: Married with one daughter Hobby: Icelandic horses At the end of 2011, the Styrian started to shape Porsche’s return to top motorsport, with a new building, new staff and a new...

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The Roar before the Rolex 24

Friday 6 January 2017, Day 1 – the #911 Porsche 911 RSR leads #912 through a corner during testing at Daytona International Speedway The countdown for the Daytona 24 Hours is on. At ‘The Roar before the Rolex 24,’ drivers and teams used this past weekend at the Daytona International...

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Porsche 907 – Building a Racing Empire Part III

The Porsche 907 has probably received the least amount of coverage of all Porsche’s 1960s ‘plastic prototypes’. But this lack of attention is unjustified, as the 907 played just as important a role in Porsche’s rise to motorsport stardom as any of the other successful Porsche racers of the time....

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Creating the first Porsche: 356-001

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The Definitive List of the Greatest Porsche 911s Ever Made

Porsche has made a lot of cracking 911s over 50+ years. We Pick the Best Production, Limited Edition & Race 911s of All Time. Greatest 911s 1963 Porsche 901 1967 Porsche 911 S 1967 Porsche 911 R 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 1974...

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Porsche at Le Mans Part II: 1964 to 1969

Le Mans 24 Hours, 20/21 June 1964: Porsche 904/8 of Edgar Barth/Herbert Linge before the start of the race The introduction of the Type 904 heralded a new direction for Porsche’s race cars. Gone were the aluminium-bodied racers, as the 904 spearheaded a generation of GRP-bodied Porsches that culminated in...

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Porsche 911 993 Carrera Cup Racing Series and Champions

993 Carrera Cup Champions & Results 993 Carrera Supercup 1994 Uwe Alzen Emmanuel Collard Jean-Pierre Malcher 1995 Jean-Pierre Malcher Jürgen von Gartzen Emmanuel Collard 1996 Emmanuel Collard Jürgen von Gartzen Patrick Huisman 1997 . Patrick Huisman Oliver Mathai Dominique Dupuy No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access...

The Audiobahn Podcast

The Audiobahn E3: The Porsche 911 T, 911 L, & 911 S

Episode Three: The Porsche 911 T, 911 L, & 911 S Summary Welcome to The Audiobahn, the Stuttcars.com podcast focused on all things Porsche. In our first series, we’re exploring the history of venerable 911: its history, origins, achievements, and future. Audiobahn Episode Three is all about the Porsche 911 T,...

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A Win That Counted: 1998 Le Mans 24

With Stuttgart neighbor Mercedes on the rampage, Porsche had trouble on the track in the late 1990s GT1 era. But when it was essential to pull out a win at Le Mans to celebrate Porsche’s 50 years of making cars, the GT1/98 had what it took. Planning for Le Mans...

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FOR SALE: Rare 1996 Porsche 993 Carrera RS 3.8-litre Coupé Is Ready For A New Owner.

Presented by Bonham Auctions, the ’96 Porsche Carrera RS is one of the rarest 911 Type 993 variants ever made. The 993 was the last of the air-cooled Porsche 911 models. First introduced in 1993, it was initially available in a variety of body styles, including coupe, cabriolet and targa,...

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Dick Barbour Racing at the 1980 Le Mans 24 Hours

Chassis #000 00023 gets a check out on the autobahn by the Kremer brothers prior to Le Mans. Manfred Kremer drove it Erwin Kremer and Jerry Woods followed in a 928 chase car. Le Mans in 1980 was in kind of a transition. The Porsche 935 K3 had won the...

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The First Porsche—Almost

Story by Karl Ludvigsen Creating his own car company was “an old idea of my father’s,” Ferry Porsche recalled. The idea dated back at least to 1923. “When he left Austro Daimler in 1923 to go to Mercedes,” Ferry continued, “he had the idea to do something a little like...

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FOR SALE: A Remastered Porsche 356 By Emory Motorsports Is Up For Sale

A rare Emory Motorsports restomod 1958 Porsche 356A is currently up for auction on Bring A Trailer and is said to be the fifth Emory Special built. Emory Motorsports is a company that makes the best Porsche “Outlaw” cars. The attention to detail is stunning and there are few more...

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...

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