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The Porsche 918 Spyder redefined the hypercar segment by integrating race-car performance, state-of-the-art technology, breathtaking aesthetics, and environmental consciousness. This particular 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder, listed for sale on Collecting Cars, has had only one owner and has covered a mere 930 kilometers (578 miles) since new. A true engineering...
Background The 993-generation 911 Turbo S stands is one of the rarest examples of Porsche’s last air-cooled 911. Purportedly, 435 examples were produced, with 183 designated for the North American market in 1997. Ordered through Porsche’s Exclusive Manufaktur program, the Turbo S features a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-six engine producing 424...
Solitude, 15 July1962: Dan Gurney behind the wheel of a Porsche 804 Formula 1 at the Solitude Dan Gurney, the well-known racing driver, passed away on 14 January 2018. Where does one start with a driver like Dan Gurney? He was an inspiration to many, admired by both rivals and...
The 964 Turbo was introduced in 1990 and it featured a widened bodywork compared to the standard 964. It also had aerodynamic side mirrors and a fixed rear spoiler. This specific example of the 964 Turbo has a black metallic finish and exterior features like the fog lights, rear window...
Porsche Boxster 981
3rd Generation Porsche Boxster (981) Story & History Boxster 981 (2013 – 2016) Official photos: 2012 January 12, GTS 2014 March 19 / Premiere: 2012 March 6 at Geneva motor show, GTS 2014 April 20 at Auto China in Beijing / Market launch: 2012 April 14 (as a 2013 model),...
The Pacific Coast Highway. The Route Napoleon. And the road from Nasareth to Bethlehem, Wales … Wherever there are great driving routes, you find Porsche cars. And as Christmas beckons, so too does a particularly special stretch of road.  Wales, our destination this festive season, is justly famous for a...
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,...
The 1989 model of Porsche’s 911 Speedster model lineup is arguably one of the most recognizable as the 911 Speedster was the 1st descendant of the esteemed 356 Speedster, which is known to have built the foundation of Porsche’s reputation in the United States, both on the road and on...
Mad Max meets Burning Man A little over two decades ago, a bunch of off-roading enthusiasts decided to create the “ultimate off-road challenge” that would test the abilities and capabilities of the entire spectrum of off-roading—from rock crawling to “closed course/stadium racing” to high-speed desert-floor runs. While this event started...
Porsche 904/8 (chassis #008) photographed in the Porsche Museum, September 2020 F.A. ‘Butzi’ Porsche, the eldest son of Ferry and Dorothea Porsche, joined the family business in 1958 having shown great interest in the field of industrial design. Working under the direction of Erwin Komenda, F.A. Porsche set about learning...
Porsche 911 G-Model: The Book 1974-1989 by Andreas Gabriel, Manfred Hering & Tobias Kindermann © Berlin Motor Books Hot off the press, so to speak, is Berlin Motor Books’ latest offering covering the 911 G-Model, and what an impressive publication it is. In line with their other excellent publications in...
The Story of the Porsche 911 – A Timeline Porsche Prepares To Evolve Beyond The 356 By the early 1960’s, with the commercial success of the 356 (in all of its variants) over the past decade, Porsche had garnered a reputation for building quality, high-performance vehicles that handled equally well...
Unveiled at Porsche’s 70th-anniversary celebration at Rennsport Reunion VI in California in September 2018, the new 935 was a limited-edition, track-only special that paid homage to the original 935 race cars. Achieving remarkable success on racetracks worldwide during the late 1970s, 935s secured victories at the 24 Hours of Le...
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...
Set to cross the block at Broad Arrow Auctions‘ Monterey sale on August 13 with an estimated value of up to $3,200,000, this remarkable Singer Dynamics and Lightweight Study (DLS)—the “Mame Commission”—is presented in virtually new condition with just over 250 miles recorded. This bespoke build is one of just...
Editor’s Note: Stuttcars is proud to mark a milestone in Porsche history with this feature by Jay Gillotti. In honor of Ferdinand Porsche’s 150th birthday, we take a closer look at the man, his innovations, and the enduring legacy that continues to shape the marque we celebrate today. Sesquicentennial Reflections...
80s/90s Icon As the manufacture of the Porsche 964 3.6-liter Turbo was winding down towards the end of 1993, there were purportedly 93 Turbo coupes left in factory inventory. In response, Porsche sent these remaining chassis to its Exclusive Department – a specialized division within the company that focused on...
There isn’t much Karl Kainhofer hasn’t done in over 50 years of involvement in motorsports, from motorcycle racing in Austria to being Porsche’s man in the USA, to his involvement in virtually every facet of Penske Racing. Born just before the Second World War in Vienna, Austria, Kainhofer became involved...
Two Exclusive Calendars for Porsche Enthusiasts Stuttcars is proud to unveil two must-have calendars for 2025: the Production Car Calendar and the Motorsport Calendar. Each calendar is a tribute to Porsche’s unparalleled legacy, offering enthusiasts a unique way to celebrate their passion every day of the year. Buy Here –...
Mark Webber being interviewed at the Geneva Motor Show 2014, on the occasion of the world debut of the Porsche 919 Hybrid Porsche’s return to the top category of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) was announced by Wolfgang Hatz, Porsche AG Board of Management Member for Research and Development, on...
Porsche 911 (993) - The Story
Porsche 911 (993) (1993 – 1998) Story & History Type 993 – The 4th Generation Porsche 911 Premiere: 1993 September 9 at IAA Frankfurt motor show Clay model – note the fender design© Porsche One of the prototypes. Note the 964 wheels.© Porsche The rear lamp design that was first...
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...
The 911 Carrera RS wasn’t designed to be a perfect car or even a road car—it was created for homologating the 911 RSR for Group 5 racing. Porsche needed to build a street version of the race car, focusing on weight reduction and aerodynamic features essential for the track. Initially,...
The 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is often regarded as one of the best road-legal Porsche 911s of its time. Building on the success of the GT3, it features a naturally aspirated 4.0L DOHC flat-6 engine producing 500 HP and 338 lb-ft of torque. Its striking design includes a large...
One of just 600 ever made, this 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 has only 319 miles and is among the most revered models of the 997 generation. Seen as a spiritual successor to the legendary 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7, it is currently up for grabs on PCARMARKET. Most...
Background The 2016 RUF Turbo (often seen in Turbo R or Turbo R Limited form) is RUF’s re-engineered take on the 997-generation Porsche 911 Turbo. Unlike most tuners, RUF is a manufacturer, and the Turbo R Limited cars are built either from bare bodies-in-white or comprehensively reworked factory chassis. The...
Patrick Long For the best part of 20 years, Patrick Long was a Porsche factory driver. Having hung up his helmet at the end of 2021, today he remains a competition advisor for Porsche Motorsport, heading up North America’s young driver development program. But away from the circuit, for countless...
When automotive enthusiasts are asked to describe the pinnacle of the Porsche 911, the GT3 RS overwhelmingly dominates the conversation. In terms of outright performance metrics, it slots in below the new GT2 RS in the pecking order. While it may not be Stuttgart’s king of lap times, the GT3...
The 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic, based on the 992 platform, combines retro-inspired styling with modern performance. Design elements include a Carrera RS 2.7–style ducktail spoiler, Fuchs-style wheels, a carbon-fiber double-bubble roof, gold badging, an early-style Porsche crest, twin racing stripes, and a numbered dashboard plaque. The interior features houndstooth...
Mont Ventoux, 18 June 1967 – Rolf Stommelen won this hillclimb driving a Porsche 910/8 Bergspyder Rolf Stommelen was one of Germany’s leading racing drivers for over a decade and if as the title (above) of his biography implies, he could drive anything anywhere, this was largely true. Although his...
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...
Looking Back on a Brilliant Career… One Photographer’s Personal Recollections of the Most Successful American Endurance Racer of All Time This photo montage shows (clockwise from bottom) Haywood in Bruce Leven’s Porsche 956, at Porsche-palooza in 1981, all smiles after his third victory at Le Mans in 1994, and celebrating...
Porsche decided to build the 1993 Carrera RS both to European spec and a limited number in compliance with US regulations. These US spec cars were assigned the name “RS America”. The intent was to create a basic lightweight, no frills 911 with minimal luxury options. In all, 701 cars...
The Porsche 911 Carrera Speedster launched in 1989 as a one-year special. It had a frameless, raked windshield that was also 3.1 inches shorter than a Carrera’s. At the rear, the dual hump tonneau cover replaced the back seats, and to the driver’s right and left were roll-up windows. The...
Porsche online experience marketing
If Porsche is anything, they are expert marketers. Think about it, they have not put out a dedicated ad for their cars in nearly 15 years. We’re talking about no TV commercials, no full page ad in the newspaper, no double page splash in a magazine… nothing. Yet, they are...
Mecum Auctions’ Kissimmee 2023 is right around the corner and one of the main features is a 1959 Porsche 718 RSK Center Seat from the Rick Grant III Estate Collection. Kissimmee 2023 will be held from January 4-15, 2023 at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida. 1959 Porsche 718...
The power unit featured in the new Porsche 911 GT2 is a high-performance evolution version of the six-cylinder horizontally opposed engine first appearing in the 911 Turbo. The two turbochargers now have an even higher air throughput allowing an increase in charge pressure under full load to 2 bar. Output...
The 918 served as a modern counterpart to the earlier 959, emphasizing new technology rather than a stripped-down driving experience. It combined a 4.6-liter V8 and electric motors for 887 horsepower, all driven through a seven-speed PDK gearbox, enabling 0 to 60 mph in under 2.5 seconds and a 211...
The Porsche 997 GT2 RS is best described as extreme. With a top speed of 209 MPH, it boasts a powerful 620 HP from its twin-turbocharged 3.6L engine, mirroring the Porsche GT1 prototype Le Mans-winning race car. Designed to reclaim Porsche’s engineering dominance, it aimed to surpass the Nürburgring lap...
Background Porsche’s 918 Spyder was built as a technological showcase, blending high performance with hybrid efficiency. Porsche developed it to demonstrate advancements in hybrid powertrains while maintaining the performance expected from a flagship supercar. The car debuted in 2013, with production limited to 918 units. Porsche’s choice of using a...
Episode Four: The Porsche 906 & 911R 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 Four is all about the Porsche 906 and the 911R. Read the Podcast...
1st Generation Porsche Cayenne (957) Story & History Cayenne (2007 – 2010) Unveil of official photos: 2006 December 4 / Premiere: 2007 January 8, press event before North American / International Auto Show in Detroit / Market launch: 2007 February 24 The 2007 model year was skipped for the Cayenne...
2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach
The Porsche 911 GT2 RS made its debut with the 997 generation in 2010 and received widespread acclaim. In 2018, the 991-generation GT2 RS was introduced, boasting 80 additional horsepower and 37 more pound-feet of torque compared to its predecessor. It’s capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in...
1972 Porsche RSR 911
When the idea came up of producing a series of race cars for the mainly-amateur racers who drove such GT vehicles in the early 1970s, the factory management was skeptical as to whether it would prove to be a profitable venture. After all, the factory had been in this line...
1979 Porsche 935 chassis #009 0004 – Willow Springs International Raceway © Robert Graham Junior The phone rang, it was my old friend Carlos de Quesada. “I’ve just bought a 935 to restore,” he told me. “Great,” I replied, “which one?” “#009 0004,” announced Carlos. Chassis #009 0004? I had...
2005 Porsche Carrera GT Nathan Leach-Proffer ©2023 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
The Carrera GT, initially priced at $448,300 USD, has consistently appreciated in value since its debut. Similar to other contemporary classics and most Porsches in general, the prices for pre-owned rarities are steadily increasing, driven by a growing interest in cars that prioritize driving experience and purity—a quality the Carrera...
In an attempt to stimulate poor sales in a struggling U.S. economy, Porsche looked to replicate the success of their Carrera Cup Germany and Carrera Cup France race series, but this time on American soil. The formula was simple; build a fleet of identical racecars using the “Basic” version of...
In the waning years of the air-cooled Porsche era, RUF Automobile produced what many consider the ultimate expression of that lineage — the 1998 RUF Turbo R. Built on the bones of the Porsche 993 Turbo, this car was far more than a tuner’s project. It was a complete re-engineering...
Porsche Panamera 970.2 - The Story
1st Generation Porsche Panamera (970.2) Story & History Panamera (2014 – 2016) Official photos: 2013 April 3 / Premiere: 2013 April 20, Auto China press day / Market launch: 2013 July 27 (as 2014 model) Performance Data (1st Gen Panamera 970.2) 1st Generation Panamera Refresh & Update In May 2013...
Porsche Sport 2019 – © Gruppe C Motorsport Verlag The 27th publishing of this superb edition of Porsche Sport 2019 by Gruppe C Verlag, opens with this paragraph, “The year 2019 marked exactly half a century since a new competition sports car from Porsche was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show....
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...
The 991 Porsche Turbo is a practical and reliable daily driver with supercar performance. It’s certainly a car that many enthusiasts are longing for. These cars were exceptionally well-equipped out of the factory and all came with with Porsche’s PDK transmission, carbon ceramic brakes, and Sport Chrono package. It’s twin-turbocharged...
Bring A Trailer is currently offering a 1977 Porsche 911S coupe that has been modified in RSR style from its previous ownership. During the process, the car was repainted in Ivory White and fitted with gold-finished bumpers, steel rear fender flares, 9Haus H4 headlights, Sebring-style mirrors, a sunroof, dual exhaust...
A true collector’s piece from Porsche’s legendary Zuffenhausen factory, this 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is one of just 1,270 units produced and among only 644 delivered to the United States. Its 5.7L mid-mounted V-10 engine delivers 605 HP, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and a twin-disc ceramic dry clutch....
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,...
A 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder was the definite star of the recently concluded Bonhams Amelia Island Auction after achieving a final sale price of $4,185,000. It was definitely the queen of the event after which had a total sale of $13.5 million and an impressive 95% sell-through rate. A lot...
Background In understanding the legendary Yellowbird, it is critically important to understand RUF as a company, how it was founded, and what it means to the automotive world. With its origins in 1939, RUF was founded by Alois Ruf, Sr. as a service garage, but it wasn’t until 1987 that...
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...
Introduced as a prototype at the 1992 Geneva Auto Show, the limited-edition Porsche 964 Turbo S Leichtbau (Lightweight) was the creation of Porsche test driver and engineer Roland Kussamaulat, who applied lessons learned from the IMSA Supercar Championship. Like the contemporary Carrera RS, it employs an extensive lightweight construction that...
1987 Porsche 959 Komfort
The Porsche 959 not only remains one of the most interesting supercars ever built, but it also fits the definition of cars that moved the game so far forward that everybody stood up and took notice. In 1981, the development of the Porsche 959 commenced under the guidance of Porsche’s...
Debuting alongside the 992-generation 911 at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport represented the pinnacle of the 991 series. This exclusive variant, designed primarily for the racetrack, was a meticulously refined and fully optimized version of the road-ready 911 GT2 RS, positioned as the ultimate...