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The Spa 24 Hours – A History

The Spa 24 Hours – A History, by David Blumlein © Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale There are a few major endurance races around the world that roll off the tongue quite easily and quickly, such as Le Mans, Daytona, Sebring and of course the Spa 24 Hours. It is perhaps an...

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FOR SALE: 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S

In 1997, Porsche produced a limited factory-production run of what is the last air-cooled 911 Turbo, the 993 Turbo S. Turbo S’s were fitted with most Turbo options as standard and also came standard with Aerokit II front and rear spoilers, unique side air ducts and front air inlets, and...

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FOR SALE: Rare 1992 Porsche 911 Turbo S2 Up For Sale On Bring A Trailer

Bid now to get the chance to acquire one of the rarest 964s ever built, a 1992 Porsche 911 Turbo S2 currently offered for sale-via-auction with no reserve on Bring A Trailer. In 1991, the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) introduced the Bridgestone Supercar Championship as a support race during...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsches at 2024 HSR Classic 12 Hour

Photography by Chuck Andersen. The 2024 HSR Sebring Classic 12 Hour, Pistons & Props, delivered a weekend of thrilling racing, dramatic finishes, and standout performances at Sebring International Raceway. Paying homage to the iconic 12 Hours of Sebring, the event featured historic cars, fierce competition, and a healthy dose of...

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FOR SALE: 2016 Porsche 911 R

Porsche has long prioritized driver engagement in every iteration of the 911, and in 2016 the brand introduced one of the most focused, analog expressions of that philosophy: the 911 R. Weight reduction was equally critical, with carbon fiber body panels sourced from the GT3 and a magnesium roof panel...

Buyers Guides

Budget Based Porsche Buyer’s Guide: $100k

Best Porsche Under $100K: High-Performance Icons Within Reach In this buyer’s guide, we look at what $100,000 can offer in the way of the Porsche sports cars. With a budget of $100,000, you enter the realm of truly exceptional Porsches. This price range unlocks access to high-performance 911s, track-focused Caymans,...

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Dr Ulrich Bez – father of the 993

Dr. Ulrich Bez (1988) Hailing from the Bad Cannstatt district of Stuttgart, Ulrich Bez, who as Porsche Technical supremo hatched the 993, had two significant stints at Porsche. During the 1970s he worked in research and was responsible for establishing Porsche’s crash test programme; in the 1980s, he followed Porsche’s...

Porsche 911

FOR SALE: Tuthill-Built 1978 Porsche 911 SC ‘Safari’ up for Grabs

Ken Block rose to prominence as co-founder of DC Shoes, then shifted to rallying after selling the company in 2004. He earned Rally America Rookie of the Year in 2005, multiple X Games medals, and three runner-up finishes in the Rally America championship. He also became the first American to...

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FOR SALE: Ultra-Rare Porsche 911 GT3 R rennsport to be Auctioned

The Porsche 911 GT3 R rennsport is one of the most extreme interpretations of the 911 ever built. Conceived by Style Porsche’s Grant Larson and Thorsten Klein, its design combines modern racing proportions with subtle nods to Porsche’s heritage. The roofline and hood recall the GT3 R, yet every other...

The Audiobahn Podcast

The Audiobahn E4: The Porsche 906 + 911R

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...

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1966 Porsche 906 “Carrera 6” – Excerpts from Miles Collier

By Miles Collier The Mighty Porsche Carrera 6 I’ve had my 1966 Porsche Carrera 6 (906-125) in restoration for the last four or five years. It’s hard to remember such things across a gulf of time so fantastic. But, as inevitably as the Himalayas will finally erode into foothills, restoration...

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The Weird Ones: A Look Back At Three Odd One-Off Porsches

Porsche, as we all know, is a name that is synonymous with clean, simple lines that highlight the peak of German engineering. Even from a mile away, you could pick out a 911 from a Cayman from a Taycan, each very similar in design language but completely different in shape...

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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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The Wow of Wunderland Porsche Museum

Unlikely Home for a Spectacular Collection: Remember the days of going to a Porsche dealership as a teen? How could anyone resist wanting to leave their fingerprints all over a new 911 Turbo in Arctic Silver? It was just a matter of time before the salesman reluctantly got up to...

The Audiobahn Podcast

The Audiobahn E6: The Porsche 911 Turbo & The 935

The Audiobahn E6: The Porsche 911 Turbo & The 935 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. The Audiobahn E6: The Porsche 911 Turbo & The 935. Read the...

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FOR SALE: 1966 Porsche 906 Carrera 6

Developed for endurance sports car racing, the 906 was a street-legal racing car that raced in the FIA’s Group 4 class against cars like the Ferrari Dino 206 P. On the basis of the “Ollon Villars Bergspyder”, Porsche developed the type 906 Carrera, which was soon only referred to as...

Lit Week

Porsche “Lit Week” 2025

Background Anchored by the 42nd Los Angeles Lit & Toy Show (aka Lit Show) at the LAX Hilton, this year’s group of events that form “Lit Week” gave proof of a healthy air-cooled Porsche community that has endured decades of high and low tides, not to mention a few big...

Porsche Type 540 America Roadster

The 1952 Porsche America Roadster

The day before I was to leave for the Highlands Motoring Festival (Highlands, North Carolina), in 2022, I got a call from Mark Chmar, the co-chairman of the event. He wanted to know if I could be there by 8:00am the following morning. There was a drive sponsored by Porsche...

People & Profiles

Neel Jani (CH)

Neel Jani, Porsche works driver, Le Mans 24H 2016 Born: 8th December 1983 Where: Rorschach, Switzerland Lives: Port, Switzerland Height/weight: 1.72 m/62 kg Marital status: Married to Lauren Hobbies: Sports, cross-country skiing, tennis, cycling The Swiss driver with Indian roots lives up to the image of what a race car...

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FOR SALE: Modified 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe 25th Anniversary

For 1989, Porsche produced the 25th Anniversary Special Edition model to mark the 25th year of 911 production. The 1989 Porsche brochure lists production of 500 U.S. market cars, of which 300 were coupés (240 in silver metallic paint and 60 in satin black metallic), and 200 cabriolet models (160...

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FOR SALE: Stunning 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

In 2011, as Porsche prepared to unveil the next-generation 991-series 911, it delivered a final, formidable statement with the 997-based 911 GT2 RS. This extreme variant embodied the pinnacle of Porsche engineering, touted by the company as its most potent and fastest road-legal sports car at the time. The GT2...

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FOR SALE: Porsche from ‘Bad Boys’ Movie fetches $1.4 Million at Auction

Porsches are, by nature, expensive cars. Still, it’s hard not to notice when one sells for over a million dollars, auction or not. The vehicle in question is a 964-generation 911 Turbo, produced for only the 1993 and 1994 model years. At an auction organized by Mecum, the car fetched...

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FOR SALE: This Perfect 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 Just Sold for $401k

An Eye-Catching Amethyst Metallic 964 Porsche 911 Turbo Fetches Big Money At Auction How about $401,000 for a 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6. Not bad and clearly the Porsche market is still strong for rare and high quality cars. This 1994 Porsche 911 is one of approximately 1,500 Turbo 3.6 models...

Book Reviews

Le Mans: The Official History 1930–39

Officially licensed with the ACO, the organisers of the annual Le Mans 24 Hours race, this lavishly illustrated book is the seventh title in this decade-by-decade series. The series covers what has become the most important and celebrated endurance race on the international motorsport calendar, from its very beginning to...

Buyers Guides

Porsche 911 GT3 (991 & 992) – Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

Porsche 911 GT3 991 & 992 parked next to each other

Porsche 911 GT3 Buyer’s Guide (991 & 992) Over the past 2 decades, the Porsche 911 GT3 models—and their variants, such as the RS and Speedster—have gone on to establish a reputation as the world’s quintessential sportscars. The lengths to which the GT3 has blurred the lines between street car...

Porsche Models

Porsche Carrera – The Sound of the Future

Words by Glen Smale. Images by Glen Smale & Corporate Archives Porsche AG With the introduction of the Porsche 911 in 1963, there was no high-performance model included in the line-up. It took almost a decade for that to happen, when the 911 Carrera RS was introduced at the Paris...

People & Profiles

Herbert Linge: A Porsche Legend

Herbert Linge on ONS duty again with a 911 at Hockenheim in 1973.

Porsche’s Forrest Gump—the irrepressible Herbert Linge—pops up everywhere in Porsche history even after his retirement almost thirty years ago. The amazingly varied Porsche career of Herbert Linge would be unimaginable today—from wartime apprentice to manager of Weissach via workshop, development testing, race track, Porsche in the US, and Formula 1....

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FOR SALE: Sexy 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach

The 991-generation GT2 RS, introduced in 2017, became the most powerful 911 ever built, featuring a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six engine that produces 700 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. Power is delivered exclusively to the rear wheels through a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission and a limited-slip differential with Porsche Torque...

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“Air Cooled Sunday” Bought to You By Collecting Cars

After the success of Supercar Sunday and Superbike Sunday, Collecting Cars is proud to announce their next exciting event: the Air-Cooled Sunday! Air-Cooled Sunday is a dedicated online-only auction event specifically for air-cooled Porsches. Porsche is one of the top selling marques in Collecting Cars and the 911 attracts the attention and interests...

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FOR SALE: Almost Brand New 71-Mile 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster Goes Up For Auction

As part of the company’s 70th-anniversary celebrations, Porsche unveiled the 991 Speedster at the New York Auto Show in April 2019, with deliveries started in May of the same year. This Speedster holds historical significance as the final model of the 991 family and, in tribute to the year of...

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FOR SALE: 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe M505 Slant Nose

If you head over to Bring A Trailer now, you’ll have the chance to acquire one of the reported 33 US-market examples of a 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo that came equipped with the factory flachbau bodywork (M505). The package featured pop-up headlights, vented front fenders, side strakes, and extended side...

Porsche Lists

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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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport

A remarkable and low mileage example of a Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport, number 98 out of a limited production run of 200, is set to be auctioned by Broad Arrow Auctions later this week. Introduced alongside the 992-generation 911 at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 GT2...

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FOR SALE: 2016 Porsche 911 R

Porsche’s 991-generation 911 R emerged directly in response to the debut of the 991 GT3 RS. Its predecessor, the 997 GT3 RS, had earned a loyal following thanks to its lightweight, track-focused nature and its exclusive six-speed manual gearbox—an increasingly rare feature as automated manuals and PDK units became dominant....

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The rise of the Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo

1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo 2.1 (chassis #911 460 9101) photographed at the Porsche Museum, Stuttgart, Germany, May 2019 The year 1974 will be remembered for many different reasons, depending on where you were living in the world at the time and what caught your eye. For instance, Richard...

Porsche 935

Porsche 935/2.0 ‘Baby’

The 1977 #40 Martini Porsche 935/2.0 Baby (chassis #935 2 001) photographed at the Porsche Museum, Stuttgart, Germany in May 2017 Ernst Fuhrmann’s requirement to develop a significantly updated GT race car in 1977, would present a number of challenges for the Porsche race department. Just to make things interesting,...

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Porsche 356 SL at Le Mans

Porsche 356 SL bodies lined up in the Reutter workshop (Werk 2) in 1951. This facility was used as the Porsche race department in the early days The date was 23 June 1951, and sixty race cars lined up at 16h00 for the start of the nineteenth running of the...

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FOR SALE: 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

Live on Collecting Cars is an all black 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder offered in superb condition and with low mileage. The car features black metallic exterior paint with a black leather-trimmed interior adorned with yellow seat piping, door accents, seatbelt edging, and steering wheel 12 o’clock marker. It also includes...

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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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FOR SALE: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring ‘70 Years Porsche Australia Edition’

Collecting Cars is offering you a chance to own a rare performance car: a 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring ‘70 Years Porsche Australia Edition’. Only 26 units were made and the 26th example is currently on display at Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Australia is an important market for Porsche, and...

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FOR SALE: 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2

The Car You Need Say hello to your next Porsche. This 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 is a gorgeous example. Painted red over a tan leather interior, the car is in fantastic condition and is currently for sale on Bring a Trailer. Featuring a 3.6-liter flat six-cylinder engine with a...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsches at the 2024 Spa Classic

The 2024 Spa-Classic celebrated its 12th edition this year. Created in 2011, this renowned gathering has become one of the most popular historic race events, with over 22,000 attendees in 2023. Porsche 993 GT2 Known for its challenging and legendary track layout, Spa hosts prestigious races such as the Grand...

People & Profiles

Walter Röhrl – Querlenker

Not only Porsche enthusiasts all around the world, but rallying aficionados too, will appreciate the skills and achievements of Walter Röhrl. An unpretentious man who lets the race and rally reports do the talking for him, Walter Röhrl mastered many different types of motorsport in his time, from rallying to...

Buyers Guides

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....

Porsche News

Le Mans 2025: Ferrari Wins, But Porsche Made Them Work for It

Photography by Matty White Media Every June, Le Mans isn’t just a race—it’s an event. A 24-hour endurance battle that kicks off an absolute gauntlet of summer racing: Nürburgring 24, Spa 24, and IMSA’s Six Hours of the Glen all roll in shortly after. But none carry the weight of...

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Deep Dive: What Makes This 2005 GT3 Clubsport So Special

Unassuming from a distance, but more peculiar the closer you get, this 2005 Porsche 911 GT3 Clubsport is a really one-off kind of car. For starters, you’ll have to wrap your head around the fact that it’s a left-hand-drive-German-built-rear-engined-sports-car originally domiciled in Japan. After being imported from Japan in 2024,...

Auction News

Four Very Special Porsche Masterpieces Up for Auction This Friday

Porsche Unicorns Being Auctioned on May 13th Our friends at Bonhams have a special auction this weekend and for Porsche buyers it may be the holy grail of amazing cars to buy. The Monaco Sale ‘Les Grandes Marques à Monaco’ starts this Friday May 13th and there are a trio...

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Tilman Brodbeck remembers

Tilman Brodbeck poses with a 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Coupé (left) and a 911 Sport Classic (right) – 21 September 2009 To be able to write on your résumé that you worked for one of Porsche’s CEOs would be quite an achievement. Tilman Brodbeck can however do a little...

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Porsche & The Illusion Of Control

Yes, that title is correct, and we’ll explain right away before you get out your torches and pitchforks. You, the driver, do have control of your Porsche by using your feet on the pedals and your hands on the steering wheel and the shift paddles (or shift knob if manual)....

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FOR SALE: 1962 Porsche 356B Coupe Is For Sale on Bring a Trailer

A Beautiful Example With a Red Interior The Porsche 356B Coupe is a car that stands out in many people’s minds as an iconic Porsche model. It’s one that is easy to love and they’re not wildly expensive as far as collector cars go. Really good ones can reach well...

Porsche Carrera GT

Porsche Carrera GT Makes Hagerty 2026 Bull Market List

The Porsche Carrera GT is among the vehicles named to the 2026 Hagerty Bull Market list, which takes a deep dive into the collector car market to identify the models most likely to appreciate in the coming year. As the spiritual predecessor to the 918 Spyder and one of three...

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WILD: Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0

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Notable Chassis

The Remarkable Molly Porsche 356

Molly ready for the Peking to Paris rally in 2007 © David & Julie Harrison She was manufactured in 1958, and much of her early life is unrecorded. But in 2004, a customer of Gantspeed Engineering, Lincolnshire, England, asked the workshop’s owner, Robert Gant, to find him a right-hand drive...

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FOR SALE: 2017 Porsche 991.2 Carrera S Cabriolet In Graphite Blue Metallic

Finished in graphite blue metallic over a two-tone espresso/cognac natural leather interior, this 2017 Porsche 991.2 Carrera S Cabriolet features a twin-turbocharged 3.0L flat-six engine produces up to 420 HP and 368 lb.-ft of torque mated to a 7-speed PDK transmission. This Carrera S comes with a black cabriolet top...

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FOR SALE: One-Of-A-Kind 1989 Porsche 911 Is Now For Sale On PCarMarket!

Live now on PCarMarket is a one-of-a-kind Porsche 911 Classic Reimagined by Singer dubbed as “Dartmouth Commission”. Featuring a Delicate Blue finish complemented by custom red woven leather interior, it comes with a hand-built 4.0L flat-six made by Ed Pink Racing Engines in California. The car also boasts a host...

Tuning & Aftermarket

Taking Customization to New Highs with Porsche’s Exclusive Manufaktur Program

In December 2023, a low-mileage Porsche 918 Spyder ‘Weissach Package’ sold for a record $3.93 million, over a million dollars more than the average price for the Porsche hypercar. In another instance, a Porsche 911 GT2 RS changed hands for just over one million dollars, about three times more than...

Porsche Life

The Sepia Effect

Behind another nondescript garage door in the town of Jupiter, southern Florida, hides half a century of motoring passion. Shelves stacked with racing helmets, trophies, and model cars, walls peppered floor-to-ceiling with vintage signs and sponsorship decals. And at the center of this sprawling shrine to the automobile are no...

Book Reviews

The Monza 1000km: 1965-2008

The author starts his book, The Monza 1000km: 1965-2008, by calling the first chapter, the years between 1965-1971, the ‘Golden Years’ and he is not the only one to do so. While the cars were rather ‘explosive’ in their performance, drivers and team personalities could also be rather explosive in...

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Sports cars – it’s horses for courses

Kieron Fennelly sitting behind the wheel of his 993 Owning a sports car is a compromise: on the one hand, it doesn’t have the space of a family estate, and for some it is slightly less practical as a daily run around. On the other hand, it has superior performance...

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FOR SALE: Gemballa-Modified 1996 Porsche 993 Turbo

PCARMARKET is giving you the opportunity to acquire one of the last air-cooled 911 that boasts superb drivability and stunning looks: a 1996 Porsche 993 Turbo. The 993 Turbo was available between late 1995 to 1998. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6 liter flat six, it was rated at 402-horsepower. It’s...

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FOR SALE: 1989 RUF CTR Yellowbird

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...

Porsche Lists

Greatest Porsche Race Cars Ever

Definitive List of the Best Racing Cars Porsche Has Ever Raced Porsche Race Cars Porsche 917 Porsche 550 Spyder Porsche 718 Porsche 904 Porsche 935/77 Porsche 935/78 ‘Moby Dick’ Porsche 911 RSR 2.14 Turbo Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 Porsche 919 Hybrid Porsche 911 GT1 98 Porsche 936 Spyder...

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FOR SALE: 911 Sally Special By Porsche And Pixar

In less than a week the Monterey Car Week will start, and they have just announced a very exciting update. RM Sotheby’s will be auctioning a one-off Porsche 911. The one-off was created in close collaboration with Pixar and was inspired by Sally Special from the Cars franchise. Proceeds of...

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FOR SALE: Super Low Mileage 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS

Collecting Cars is proud to present a low mileage example of a 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS that also comes with the optional Weissach Package. This car is finished in the ever gorgeous Racing Yellow paintwork while sporting a black leather interior inside with grey Race-Tex seat inserts, white...

992 Carrera GTS

Porsche 992.2 GTS T Hybrid: The 911 goes hybrid!

In 2010 Porsche introduced the 997 GTS. Reprising a theme first seen on the Cayenne, the GTS was initially derided by some Porsche observers as an end of line ‘parts bin special.’ The critics were a little too quick off the mark. In a mere year and a half’s production,...

Homepage Feature

Porsche eFuel: The Revolution We’ve (Possibly) Been Waiting For

Around a year ago, we wrote an article about the future of Porsche powertrains, covering full electric, hybrid, and sustainable fuel. At that time, the biggest push for sustainable fuel was the development of E100, or bio-fuel ethanol from grains and organic waste products. Since then, Porsche has continued to...

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: 1968 Porsche 907 K

Reviewed and edited by Rex McAfee The legend of Porsche 907 K 025 Imagine a race victory so popular at Porsche that a factory poster was made highlighting the driver’s expression of both exhaustion and victory. ‘Quick Vic’ Elford’s drive, along with co-driver Umberto Maglioli, at the 1968 Targa Florio...

The Story

Porsche 928 – The Story

The Porsche 328 Story “A driver’s car built for passengers” In 1971, the design work started on the end-of-the-seventies 911 H-model (that would come after the 911 G-model which was to be launched in 1973). The first plan was to create a wedge-shaped slantnose coupé with a rear-mounted V8 with...

People & Profiles

George Follmer

In the days before data logging transformed our sport into a science, the judge of all things was the simple stopwatch. This meant that the men in the cockpits could still make a difference in the performance of their cars, and George Follmer was one of those men. The Phoenix-born...

My Porsche Story

Porsche Profiles: Ross Vincenti 1998 Porsche Boxster 986 Spec Racer

If there is one thing that Porsche does better than pretty much any other car manufacturer, that is providing their customers with race cars thinly disguised as road cars. This has been the way of things since the original 356 Speedsters and 550 Spyders, to the Carrera 2.7 RS (RennSport...

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996 Turbo: Champion of a New Era

A New Era for Porsche Performance “We are in the GT business,” said Porsche racing engineer Norbert Singer, “so we will make one.” That was in the summer of 1995 when Porsche responded to the revival of interest in GT-class racing and the challenge of the McLaren F1 by starting...

Porsche 962

Dream Comes True In A Porsche 962C

His Royal Highness Prince Carl Philip was a young schoolboy when Hans-Joachim Stuck was competing in the ADAC Würth Supercup championship. The Swedish royal, now 46 years old and a seasoned racer himself, fulfilled a childhood dream by taking to the track in Stuck’s iconic championship-winning 962 C. No Subscription?...

Notable Chassis

1972 Porsche RSR 911 360 0019/20

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...

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Magnus Walker is selling his 1977 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera

In the distinguished circles of Porsche enthusiasts, Magnus Walker’s 1977 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera holds an esteemed position. This automotive icon, once showcased in the video endeavor “Turbo Fever,” has graced the pages of prominent publications such as Porsche Fahrer and Total 911. This exceptional vehicle, currently listed on Bring...

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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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FOR SALE: Shark Werks Modifed 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

This particular 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is one of only 541 built for the US market during a two-year production run, making it a rare find. But what sets this car apart is the modifications it received under prior ownership by the experts at Shark Werks of Fremont, California....

People & Profiles

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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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster

Since its debut in 1954, the Speedster name has symbolized some of Porsche’s most performance-focused road cars. The most recent iteration, built on the 991.2 platform, was introduced in 2019 with a limited production run of just 1,948 units—a nod to the year Porsche began vehicle production and forged its...

Porsche History

Porsche’s 356 1500cc Super: The 1½-Liter Adventure

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Book Reviews

IMSA 1969-1989

IMSA 1969-1989 – © Octane Press Simply titled, IMSA 1969-1989, this recently published book gives the inside story of how John Bishop built one of the world’s greatest sports car racing series. In truth, there can be little doubt that the two decades of IMSA racing covered by this book...

Le Mans 24 Hours Motorsport & Racing PRR Featured Content & Premium Editorials

The Day of Reckoning: 2021 Le Mans 24 Hours

The start of the 89th Le Mans 24 Hours gets underway in the wet, with Derek Bell leading the field in the Porsche 911 pace car. The weather had been warm all week, but on race day, the heavens opened just in time for the start, which meant the formation...

Motorsport & Racing

The 1979 Sebring 12 Hour – The Tortoise comes through

The #6 Barbour, Stommelen, Mears car, a 935-78 (935-77A), enters the Sebring front straight. While this was the fastest car there, it was delayed for some laps with a brake issue and finished fourth The IMSA season in the 1970s always started with the two toughest races on the calendar,...

Events

On-Scene Coverage at Estoril Classics 2025

The Autodromo do Estoril hosts the finale of the 2025 Peter Auto season, with a strong Porsche representation. Undoubtedly the finest historic racing series in Europe, the Peter Auto events cater perfectly to the ever growing array of historic Porsches racing in Europe. From the early 356s and 911s through...

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FOR SALE: One-of-a-Kind Custom Built 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach Up for Auction

This highly customized 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach will be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s in Miami on February 28, 2025, and it could fetch up to $1,200,000. Introduced in 2017, the 991-generation GT2 RS is the most powerful 911 ever, producing 700 horsepower from its twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six engine....

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FOR SALE: Rare Heritage Design 911 Speedster Up For Auction

The 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster, while sharing the Speedster name with previous generations that embodied minimalist sports car ideals, is a far more aggressive and high-performance machine. Limited to just 1,948 units, this special edition commemorates the year Porsche first began production in 1948. Unlike its predecessors, the 2019 Speedster...

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FOR SALE: 1966 Porsche 910-001

Background From its inception in 1948, Porsche has continued to signify excellence in all aspects of the design and engineering of its automobiles. Racing success was immediate, with early victories scored in circuit races, hill climbs, and rallies across Europe, including an electrifying class win at the 1951 edition of...

Tuning & Aftermarket

Meet the Tesla-Powered Porsche 911 Racecar

Three-quarter rear view of the E Porsche 911 restomod by Ruffian Cars

Reimagined as the all-electric “E Porsche 911,” this 1976 widebody Porsche 911 is a striking example of how historic icons are finding new life in the electric era. Originally crafted by John James Racing, it found its way into the hands of Chris Ashton from Ruffian Cars. However, after converting...

Book Reviews

Classic Car Auction Yearbook 2016-2017 Edition

Classic Car Auction Yearbook 2016-2017 front cover – © Classic Car Auction Yearbook/ Historica Selecta The 22nd edition of the Classic Car Auction Yearbook 2016-2017 (covering the 24th season of auctions), can comfortably be regarded as one of the most complete and authoritative publications of its kind available. Classic Car...

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FOR SALE: 1996 Porsche 911 (993) GT2R

The demise of the FIA World Sportscar Championship in 1992 left a void in international GT racing, but the emergence of the BPR Global GT Endurance Series breathed new life into the sport. Porsche, eager to compete in this revitalized arena, unveiled the GT2, a high-performance racing car based on...

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FOR SALE: Rare Track-Only Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Up For Sale

The 911 GT2 RS Clubsport made its debut alongside the new 992-generation 911 at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, serving as the farewell model for the 991 series. This track-only variant, limited to a production run of 200 units, is a highly optimized racing version of the road-going 911...

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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FOR SALE: 1969 Porsche 917K to be auctioned

World famous icon to be auctioned in 2025 One of the most recognizable race cars of all time is coming to auction. Built by Porsche KG in 1969 for FIA-Homologation, the halo racer was converted to short tail specification by the factory in April 1970. The racer was then purchased...

Notable Chassis

The fastest 935 of them all!

Porsche 935 JLP-4 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, 2014 JLP-4 was the final race car in the line of Porsche 935 specials built for the John Paul father and son team. Using this final ‘weapon’, the Pauls notched up several outright victories in IMSA races and, in combination with...

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FOR SALE: Gorgeous 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

With a power output of 408 hp, outstanding vehicle dynamics and emphatically sporty equipment, the 997.2 Carrera GTS ascends to the pinnacle of the Carrera model series. 23 hp more than the 911 Carrera S enable the GTS – available as Coupé and Cabriolet – with 3.8-litre engine to close...

People & Profiles

Marc Lieb (GER)

Marc Lieb, Porsche works driver, Le Mans 24H, 2016 Born: 4th July 1980 Where: Stuttgart, Germany Lives: Ludwigsburg, Germany Marital Status: Married to Alexandra, two sons (Benedict and Jonathan) Height/Weight: 1.82 m/74 kg Hobbies: Football, jogging, reading At the age of 20, the native Stuttgarter won the Porsche Junior driver...

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FOR SALE: 6k-Mile 1994 Porsche 911 Speedster Strosek

This 1994 Porsche 911 is one of 936 Speedsters produced for the single model year and was delivered new in Maritime Blue before it was modified by Vittorio Strosek with widened bodywork, a restyled front fascia, and a lowered suspension. The car features fixed-back bucket seats with black and blue...

Porsche Life

Following the Komenda Line

Entering Porsche’s World He was not in the first wave, that small group of engineers supporting Ferdinand Porsche when he decided to set up his own engineering consultancy at the end of 1930. They were chief designer Karl Rabe, engine man Josef Kales, chassis specialist Josef Zahradnik and drive-train designer...

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FOR SALE: A low-mileage 2015 Porsche 918 ‘Weissach’ Spyder

Porsche is undeniably one of the most successful car manufacturers in history, excelling in sports car and prototype racing while creating some of the world’s most iconic vehicles. Enthusiasts everywhere have their favorite Porsche, and collections often feature a diverse range of the brand’s models. Although Porsche has rarely ventured...

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FOR SALE: Paint-To-Sample Mexico Blue 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Heading For Auction

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder ©2023 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

The Porsche 918 Spyder is a mid-engined, plug-in hybrid hypercar that finally proved that gearheads had nothing to worry about when it came to hybrid technology becoming a bigger part of our automobiles. The heart of the Porsche 918 Spyder was a naturally-aspirated 4.6-liter V8 engine that was capable of producing 608...

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