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A Quarter Century of Porsche 911 GT3

Since 1963, the Porsche 911 has been synonymous with advanced German engineering, a timeless silhouette, and, according to Porsche enthusiasts, one of the purest driving experiences of any sports car. And there aren’t many variants or high-performance trims of iconic sports cars like the 911 that enjoy almost the same...

The Story

Porsche Boxster 981 – The Story

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),...

Buyers Guides

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

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

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FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2019 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe PTS

Bring A Trailer is currently offering a low mileage example of a 2019 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe finished in paint to sample Dolphin Grey. Like the rest of the lineup, the Porsche 911 Turbo S got a mid-cycle update for the 2017 model year, becoming the 991.2 Turbo S....

Austro-Daimler

III Alpenfahrt, 16-23.06.1912 (Ferdinand Porsche (Austro-Daimler), – third place)

Start and finish in Vienna. Total distance: 2,364 km. 85 competitors started, 72 qualified. Basic rules: a) non-stop movement from the start to the finish of each stage; stopping will result in penalty points; b) engine shutdown is prohibited during the race; violations will result in penalty points; c) a...

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FOR SALE: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3

Available for purchase on PCARMARKET is a truly unique 2022 Porsche 911 GT3, specially ordered through Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program. This Porsche 992 GT3 showcases a Paint To Sample Linden Green exterior, paired with an interior of Black leather and Race-Tex, featuring striking GT Silver deviated stitching. The choice of Paint...

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

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

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

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster

The 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster represents the final—and by many accounts, the finest—version of the highly regarded 991 generation, limited to just 1,948 units as a tribute to the year Porsche began production. Unlike Porsche’s minimalist roots, this Speedster is packed with exclusive features, including a lightweight, manually operated fabric...

Book Reviews

Porsche Graphisme 917 – It’s My World

Porsche – Graphisme 917 by Stéphane Coradi © Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale Porsche Graphisme 917: This is Stéphane Coradi’s second publication in less than a year, the man is irrepressible. His enthusiasm for the Stuttgart marque knows no bounds, and combined with a unique artistic talent, this new book is quite...

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FOR SALE: 94-mile 993 Turbo S for $2.4M

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...

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Tonie Hezemans at the Targa Florio – The Legend Returns

He was the center of attention everywhere he went at the 2022 Targa Florio. Autograph seekers and selfie-obsessed fans all wanted an up-close moment with this 79-year-old hero as he returned to the scene of one of his greatest triumphs. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to...

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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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12 Hours of Sebring 2017: Race Report

The #911 Porsche of Patrick Pilet, Dirk Werner and Frédéric Makowiecki speeds around the Sebring circuit at this last weekend’s race. They finished seventh in class Following their second- and sixth-place finishes at Daytona a few weeks back, the Porsche GTLM squad were understandably upbeat about their chances in the...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster Heritage Design

The Porsche 911 Speedster is always a landmark release, each version honoring the legacy of the original 1954 356 Speedster. The 991-generation model, limited to just 1,948 units, features a low, raked windshield, double-bubble rear streamliners, and retro gold “Speedster” script. Inside, green-numbered gauges with white needles echo the 356’s...

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FOR SALE: Well Preserved 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster

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...

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FOR SALE: Ex-Max Verstappen Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport up for Sale

The Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport, revealed at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, is the ultimate track-only evolution of the 991 generation and Porsche’s most powerful customer race car. Powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six producing 700 hp and 750 Nm, it shares its PDK gearbox with the road-going...

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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...

Book Reviews

Book Review: Porsche Sport 2019

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....

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Welcome to Camp 911 Namibia

Thrill of the unknown Before the first guests set off on gravel roads and desert sand in their 911 Dakar, an on-site team will clarify the final details and logistical challenges. In Namibia’s vastness, surprises are the norm, and the thrill of the unknown is a daily reality. Just outside...

People & Profiles

Sir Stirling Craufurd Moss OBE 1929-2020

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

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

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

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IROC Porsches: The 935 & the International Race of Champions

The premise was disarmingly simple: a race bringing together the best drivers in motorsport, all competing in identical cars, in a spectacle designed around the requirements of television. It would consist of three forty-five-minute races over a weekend at the end of the 1973 season, followed by a final in...

Auctions

FOR SALE: Porsche 968 Turbo S “Unobtanium”

Among Porsche’s modern-era rarities, the 968 Turbo S stands apart. Built in extremely limited numbers and conceived with competition as its primary purpose, it marked the final and most concentrated expression of Porsche’s front-engine, transaxle lineage before the company turned its full attention back to the 911. Highlights Finished in...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach

Porsche has always been known for its high-performance, lightweight sports cars that can outperform much bigger rivals. This tradition continues with the 991 GT2 RS. Its twin-turbo 6-cylinder engine delivers an astounding 700 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, with a top speed of 211 mph, though it’s capable of...

Porsche Life

What’s your 911 story?

To date, 27 different variants make up the current generation of the 911 model line-up. Chatting to its developers at a ‘speed dating’ event made one thing clear above all: each Porsche 911 has its own story. Chaos is the enemy of the engineer. Perhaps that would explain why there...

Porsche 911 (964)

FOR SALE: 1991 Porsche 964 Carrera 2 Backdate

Offered on PCARMARKET, this 1991 U.S.-market Porsche 964 Carrera 2 cabriolet is a multi-year, no-expense-spared backdate project by Van Thull Developments in the Netherlands, featuring full carbon fiber bodywork. Power comes from a William Knight-built 4.0L flat-six with GT3 components, producing 349.8 HP at the wheels and 286.6 lb-ft of...

Porsche Life

Porsche Makes a Mercedes: The 500E Story

A New Opportunity for Porsche For Porsche’s Michael Hölscher this was his first major project. It was his opportunity to set up fabrication and assembly of a complete automobile at a time when Porsche was suffering from the major fall in the value of the dollar that had supported it...

The Market

The Future of Porsche Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder Prices

What Is Going On With Boxster & Cayman Prices? Cayman GT3 and Boxster Spyder prices are at a crucial point. After years of increases, prices came down by 4% to 7%. Yet, the prices are still much stronger than in the rest of the exotic car market. Will Cayman and...

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Bonkers Porsche 928 “surf car”

Can a Porsche and the surfing lifestyle coexist? According to this 928’s owner, the answer is a resounding YES. For proof of this, look no further than the 928 Surfari – an unlikely project dreamt and realized by a passionate Polish surfing community. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate...

People & Profiles

Interview: Norbert Singer

Porsches have scored a record 16 overall victories at Le Mans, 14 similar triumphs in the Rolex 24 at Daytona and eight 12-hour wins at Sebring, and upon all of them can be found the fingerprints of Norbert Singer. A 30-year-old graduate engineer with a Masters in Mechanical Engineer, Aviation...

The Story

The 911 GT1 – White Lightning!

This angle shows the sweeping lines of the 911 GT1/98 Strassenversion The origins of the 1998 Porsche 911 GT1 Le Mans winner can be traced back to a roadgoing version of the Group C 962 launched five years earlier. In order to homologate the 911 GT1/98, the FIA required a...

Book Reviews

70 Years of Porsche Sports Cars

70 Years of Porsche Sports Cars – Edition Porsche Museum – © Delius Klasing Published in recognition of the company’s 70th anniversary, 70 Years of Porsche Sports Cars, understandably highlights and promotes the milestones along the way for which the Stuttgart motor manufacturer has become well known. The book is...

Events

Top Porsche Highlights at Velocity Invitational 2022

By Rex McAfee Best of the Best: Weathertech Raceway, Laguna Seca, CA. Returning to the iconic Monterey Peninsula, the 2022 Velocity Invitational gave vintage racing fans a superb combination of historic racing and luxury lifestyle. Last year’s event included a world-class display of Porsche 917s, while this year focused on...

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Couch and Scalpel: Porsche 911 993 Turbo vs Porsche 718 GT4

Story by Greg James. Photos by Dan O’Connell. I love reading road tests. Especially those that involve shootouts when cars are pitted against each other. However, in the traditional automotive rags that get their revenues from advertisers, it’s often comical how close any number of performance cars finish points-wise when...

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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...

People & Profiles

Michael Christensen (DK)

Michael Christensen, Porsche works driver, Le Mans 24H, 2016 Born: 28 August 1990 Where: Greve, Denmark Lives: Vienna, Austria Marital status: Single Height/Weight: 1.81 m/75 kg Hobbies: Football, fitness, Play Station In the autumn of 2011, a dream came true for Michael Christensen. The Dane pitted himself against many other...

Porsche 911

FOR SALE: 1989 Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic Services

Completed by Singer Vehicle Design in November 2023, the Beachland commission is a highly personalized Classic Study built from a 1989 Porsche 911. It features Singer’s naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six paired with a six-speed manual gearbox, Öhlins adjustable suspension, and Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes. The car combines classic 911 styling with...

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FOR SALE: 2016 RUF “Turbo Florio”

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...

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FOR SALE: Modified 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe Live Now On Bring A Trailer!

Singer Vehicle Design was founded in 2009 with the purpose of preserving the legendary air-cooled Porsche 911. The level of attention to detail and engineering that goes into the work they’ve done on each Singer vehicle is absolutely stunning to the point that you can call each model, a masterpiece....

Vintage Car Racing

Goodwood Members’ Meeting to celebrate 75 years of Porsche

Goodwood Members’ Meeting to celebrate 75 years of Porsche with spectacular on-track demonstrations Goodwood is delighted to announce that the 80th Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport will host a spectacular on-track demonstration celebrating 75 years of Porsche. Just as Stuttcars has covered previous Porsche outings at Goodwood, we’ll be...

Porsche News

A journey through Porsche’s “Electromobility”

Porsche recently presented the latest theme for Curvistan Bangkok, Thailand’s iconic destination that celebrates car culture, art and design: “Electrifying Past. Present. Future.”, an immersive showcase dedicated to highlighting Porsche’s unique approach to electromobility. Since its launch in August 2024, Curvistan Bangkok has become a premier destination for the Porsche...

Vintage Car Racing

A Reunion Written in Racing Dust

Survivor Some cars are simply machines. Others carry stories in every scratch, every faded number on their doors, and every mile etched into their metal. The small blue Porsche 356 Speedster wearing race number 241 belongs firmly in the latter group. A storied survivor from a time when sports car...

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FOR SALE: 1988 Porsche 959 Sport Up for Auction

Developed in the early 1980s as a Group B rally competitor, the Porsche 959 debuted as a concept at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show. Although the intended racing series was ultimately cancelled, Porsche moved forward with limited production in 1987. Merging advanced racing technology with road-going capability, the 959 remains...

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FOR SALE: Rare RHD Gunther Werks 993 Speedster for Sale

Gunther Werks, based in Huntington Beach, California, is known for reimagining the air-cooled Porsche 993, transforming it into what the company believes Porsche might be building today had production continued beyond 1998. Their remastered cars feature extensive carbon fiber integration, including the bodywork and even parts of the chassis. The...

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FOR SALE: Reimagined Porsche 911 by Singer Live on BaT

Founded in 2009 by Rob Dickinson, the former frontman of the band Catherine Wheel, Singer Vehicle Design has built a reputation for transforming Porsche 964-series 911s into bespoke works of art. Based in Los Angeles, the company specializes in blending modern performance with timeless aesthetics, as seen in their “Step...

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FOR SALE: A Singer Classic Study Porsche 911 Hits the Auction Block

Singer has definitely earned its place as perhaps the most respected name in the restoration and reimagining of Porsche 911s from 1989 to 1994, all based on the 964-generation chassis and tailored to the exacting standards of its elite clientele. Offered through RM Sotheby’s upcoming Sealed Drop auction is a...

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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....

Book Reviews

Book Review: Hurley – From the Beginning

© Hurley – From The Beginning (cover) There are just a handful of racing drivers that can list the number and quality of achievements that Hurley Haywood can. True, there might be more than a handful in total, but within each discipline of the sport, there are just a few...

The Story

Porsche Macan 95B.2 – The Story

1st Generation Porsche Macan (95B.2) Story & History Macan (2019 – 2021) Official photos: 2-litre 2018 July 25, S 2018 December 11, Turbo 2019 August 29, GTS 2019 December 17 / Premiere: 2018 July 25, Shanghai / Market launch: in the end of 2018 as a 2019 model 2019 –...

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Porsche High Life

Bob Wollek and Darren Brassfield drive the rebuilt chassis 108 to 14th overall at West Pam Beachin 1987. Mauro Baldi in the B.F. Goodrich 962 during the Daytona 24 Hour race of 1988.Photo: Lee Self The Porsche 962, which first saw the track in 1984, is one of the all-time...

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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911 GT3 Touring “Art Car”

Porsche Luxembourg celebrates a milestone anniversary: the company began operations 75 years ago, as one of the sports car manufacturer’s first importers. To mark the occasion, Porsche Luxembourg has partnered with experts from the Porsche Sonderwunsch department and Luxembourg artist Jacques Schneider to create the Porsche Lëtzebuerg Legacy project. The...

Porsche Carrera GT

FOR SALE: 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

Since its founding in 1948, Porsche has built numerous homologation models designed to satisfy racing regulations while remaining street legal. Intended as the successor to the Le Mans–winning 911 GT1, the Porsche Carrera GT began development in 1999 under Porsche’s motorsport division. However, changes to FIA rules ended plans for...

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FOR SALE: A Singer Classic Study with only 324 Miles Heads to Auction

Perhaps no company has honored the legacy of the air-cooled Porsche 911 with the same obsessive precision as California-based Singer Vehicle Design. Founded in Los Angeles in 2009, Singer has earned a global reputation for bespoke restorations carried out entirely on behalf of individual owners, each one reimagined rather than...

Misc

A Throwback to Memorable Porsches at SEMA

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) hosts one of the world’s largest automotive trade shows each year in Las Vegas, running this year from November 5–8, 2024. SEMA draws industry professionals, from car manufacturers to custom builders, who present the latest advancements in vehicle design, customization, and technology. It’s not...

Book Reviews

Book Review: PORSCHE 993 “25 YEARS” 1994–2019

PORSCHE 993 “25 YEARS” 1994–2019: by Andreas Gabriel, Manfred Hering & Thomas Nehlert © Berlin Motor Books Berlin Motor Books, a boutique book publisher located not far from the Brandenburger Tor (Brandenburg Gate) in Berlin, has been steadily raising its profile on the quality automotive book scene since its inception...

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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...

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FOR SALE: Custom Built 1985 Porsche 930 Turbo Slant Nose For Sale!

Our friends from PCarMarket is currently offering this 1985 Porsche 930 Turbo Slant Nose “Special Wishes” for sale with approximately 84,100 miles shown on its odometer. This particular Porsche 911 Turbo was custom built by Porsche’s Sonderwunsche Special Wishes department and was subsequently moved to Werk 1 in January of...

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Ultimate Porsches – Porsche 997 GT3 RS Mk II & Porsche 997 Speedster & Porsche 997 Carrera GTS

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FOR SALE: 1972 Porsche 911 2.4 S

This 1972 Porsche 911 2.4 S is offered for sale by Issimi. It was first delivered in Milan in May 1972. The current owner acquired it in 2015 and proceeded to have a complete mechanical and body restoration on the example. It currently sports a Black finish matched with “pepita”...

Auction News

Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction

Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction Broad Arrow Group is thrilled to announce The Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction. The single-marque sale will be held during the celebration of the marque’s 75th anniversary at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, Georgia, on 10 June. Catalog Just released, the auction catalog can be viewed HERE Every...

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FOR SALE: Don’t Miss This Rare Porsche For Sale: 1979 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo

In the world of motorsport, few stories bridge the gap between victory and mythology like the tale of Bill and Don Whittington—and few automobiles embody that narrative more completely than this 1979 Porsche 911 Turbo, now offered through K. Watts & Co. This particular car wasn’t just another 930 Turbo...

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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...

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...

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FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2010 Porsche 911 (997.2) GT2 RS

Collecting Cars is currently offering a 2010 Porsche 911 (997.2) GT2 RS finished in black over black leather and Alcantara upholstery. Limited to just 500 units, Porsche’s 997.2 GT2 RS is a brute, a lightweight, twin-turbocharged, 620-hp bout of madness that stemmed from Stuttgart’s quest to see how high up...

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Porsche’s new Macan raises the bar

Whether aerodynamics, connectivity, range, or driving dynamics, the innovations in the new Macan are setting benchmarks. At the same time, Porsche is working toward a strategic milestone with full electrification of this popular series. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content. Get Started...

People & Profiles

Rolf Stommelen – a driver for all circumstances

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...

Porsche 911

FOR SALE: 1995 Porsche 911 Speedster Remastered by Gunther Werks

This 1995 Porsche 911 Speedster Remastered by Gunther Werks, known as the “Buenos Aires Commission,” is one of just 25 Speedsters built and had only 13 miles at the time of cataloguing. Finished in black over black with bronze center-lock wheels and subtle Porsche graphics, it is estimated at $1,000,000–$1,300,000...

Porsche News

The 718 Cayman Market Just Turned Negative – Market Cooling Has Started

Boxster & Cayman Market Cooling Has Started

The year over year price change in the Porsche 718 Cayman market just turned negative. This phenomenon is of course not unique, used car prices and also exotic car prices have been flattening during the summer. If you bought a Porsche 718 Cayman last year, it is likely that you...

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FOR SALE: Stunning 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring

Revealed at the 1972 Paris Auto Show, the Carrera 2.7 RS was a special model used to homologate the 911 in Group 4 racing. Developed from the 911S, the 2.7 was more potent in almost every area. Compared to the standard Carrera, the 2.7 RS featured a larger engine, wider flares...

Auction News

Significant Porsches coming to Amelia Island. Part I

Tradition is Born Each year during the second week in March, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance takes place at The Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, Florida. Created by businessman and car collector Bill Warner, a photographer and writer for Road & Track magazine since 1971, the event commenced in 1996 at...

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2022 Daytona Classic – HSR 24 Hours

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

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Carrera RS – The Rennsport Reunion VI Edition

Carrera RS – The Rennsport Reunion VI Edition: Dr. Thomas Gruber/Dr. Georg Konradsheim © T.A.G. Motor Books GmbH The Porsche Rennsport Reunion VI in September 2018, was always going to be a special event, as the Porsche company celebrated its 70th anniversary around the world. The event did not disappoint,...

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FOR SALE: One-of-One RUF Rt Roadster Heads to Monterey

This 2011 RUF Rt Roadster is a one-off creation, commissioned by a single original owner and showing just 6,907 miles. Based on the RUF Rt 12 S and inspired by the early Porsche “soft-window” Targa, it reimagines the 1967 concept with modern engineering and bespoke styling. Powered by a matching-numbers,...

992 Dakar

F1 Academy race winner Amna Al Qubaisi drives the 911 Dakar

Behind the wheel of the 911 Dakar is a face familiar to the UAE’s diverse and fast-growing community of motorsports fans. Amna Al Qubaisi has emerged as a talent to watch in the world of single-seater racing after the young Emirati won two races in the F1 Academy championship last...

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FOR SALE: One-Of-A-Kind Factory Owned Porsche 911 Carrera Test Car Headed For Auction

Get ready to add a unique air-cooled 911 from the early 1990s to your Porsche collection as Broad Arrow Auctions will be auctioning a striking 1990 Carrera 4 next month as part of the German marque’s 75th anniversary event. This is a one-of-a-kind coupe that was once owned by Porsche...

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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...

Yesteryear

John McCullagh drives Porsche 906

Porsche 906 (chassis #906/108) takes turn 1 on its way up the Hill at the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed One of the motoring highlights of my 2016 season, if not of all time, has to be driving a fabulous Porsche 906 on the Goodwood Festival of Speed Hillclimb. The...

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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...

The Audiobahn Podcast

The Audiobahn E7: Porsche in the 80s

The Audiobahn E7: Porsche in the 80s 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 E7: Porsche in the 80s Read the Podcast Transcript B: Hey everyone and...

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Some Of The Best Porsche Collections Out There

Lisa Taylor's "Rainbow of 911s" collection

When you have a company as storied as Porsche, with enthusiasts at every corner of the globe, some of those enthusiasts will start to collect cars. For some, it might be a project 928 in the garage beside the daily driver Type 996 911 Carrera. For others, it might be...

Vintage Racecar Articles

Scooter Patrick

From gas station owner in 1954 to leading Le Mans in 1967, sports car racer Scooter Patrick enjoyed an amazing career. Perhaps best remembered for his prowess and speed at the wheel of Otto Zipper’s many Porsches in the ’60s, Patrick also enjoyed racing success in a wide variety of...

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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,...

PRR Yesteryear Porsche News People & Profiles

Dan Gurney 1931-2018

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...

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FOR SALE: 2024 Porsche 911 S/T Heritage Design

Created to commemorate 60 years of the Porsche 911, the 992-generation 911 S/T was engineered in Flacht with one clear mission—delivering pure driving pleasure. It pairs the naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six from the GT3 RS with a six-speed manual gearbox and an uncompromising lightweight construction. Producing 518 horsepower and revving...

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Kasem’s 911 GT3 RS Euro Delivery Adventure

Porsche European Delivery My friend, Kasem, recently completed the Porsche European Delivery program for his new 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 RS in mid-August. For those who don’t already know, Euro Delivery is an option—selectable in the Porsche configurator—which allows customers to “pick up” their cars at either of the main...

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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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FOR SALE: 1991 Singer DLS Porsche 911 Live on BaT

Commissioned in 2017 by longtime client Scott Blattner, Singer’s Dynamics and Lightweight Study (DLS) aimed to push the 964-generation Porsche 911 to its limits using advanced lightweight materials. Partnering with Williams Advanced Engineering, the project drew on Formula One expertise in aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, and materials. Only 75 units were...

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FOR SALE: Niki Lauda’s Porsche 910-001 prototype up for sale

There are very few names in the motorsport world that are as highly respected as Niki Lauda’s. One of the most technical, determined, and calculating drivers of all time, he was a major influence to legends that raced against him and raced after him, names such as Hunt, Rosberg, Prost,...

People & Profiles

U.S. Astronaut reignites 911 Turbo passion, some 40 years later

Aiming Higher Dr. Anna Lee Fisher started out as a medical professional – the training for which she regards as the toughest challenge she ever faced. As a reward, in 1977, she purchased a Porsche 911 Turbo – her pride and joy. Soon after, she would leave the medical profession...

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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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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...

Book Reviews

Can-Am 50th Anniversary

Can-Am 50th Anniversary: Flat Out with North America’s Greatest Race Series 1966-74 © Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc First impressions – Can-Am 50th Anniversary is a big book! It’s not that it is so thick, but dimensionally it is large in length and breadth, so you had best find yourself...

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White Racers from Zuffenhausen

© White Racers from Zuffenhausen: Porsche 904, 906, 907, 908, 909, 910 In 2018, we reviewed one of the other books in this series, Porsche Spyders 1956-1964, and this year we will have a couple more to do. White Racers from Zuffenhausen, is another in this series, and as we...

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FOR SALE: 1983 Fabcar 935/84 Heads to Bonhams’ Quail Auction

Built and raced by Bob Akin during the 1983 and 1984 IMSA seasons, this 1983 Porsche Fabcar 935/84 is a unique one-off evolution of the 935, engineered to meet Class 2 weight regulations and remain competitive against newer GTP machinery. Developed by Dave Klym of Fabcar, the 935/84 utilized components...

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FOR SALE: 2016 Porsche 911 R

Highlights Porsche dealer personal car since new! 1,479 miles! New condition One of only 991 examples worldwide Over $31,000 in factory options Two-tone Black and Tarpan Brown leather interior, Single-mass flywheel, Front Axle Lift system, LED headlights in black with PDLS, Sport Chrono Package, Extended interior package door panel in...

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Heinrich Klie and the 914

Obviously these two attractive models from the lingerie manufacturer Triumph (München) like this Porsche 914/6 – Rutesheim Athletics Club, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (1969) Very different from previous production Porsches, the 914 was an attempt by Zuffenhausen to introduce a lower cost model. Commercially it was only a moderate success, but it’s...

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Porsche’s Grand Prix Austro Daimlers

Background and Post-War Context Coming out of World War 1, Ferdinand Porsche was in complete charge of Austro Daimler, one of the greatest and most versatile manufacturing companies of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. In peacetime his factory at Wiener Neustadt, south of Vienna, had to reach out to world markets...

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When Turbo Dreams Come True

Turbocharging Background At 15h00 on 10 June 1979, the Kremer Brothers claimed one of the most unexpected victories in the Le Mans 24-Hour race, beating many much larger works teams to the checkered flag with their Porsche 935 K3. This remarkable achievement was made possible by Porsche’s advances in turbocharging...

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Porsche 911 (991) – The Story

Porsche 911 (991) (2004 – 2012) Story & History Type 991 – The 7th Generation Porsche 911 Porsche 911 991.1 Carrera Coupé/Targa/Cabriolet (2015-2018) Official photos: 2011 August 23 / Premiere: 2011 September 15 IAA Frankfurt motor show / Market launch: 2011 December 3 The 2012 model 911, internally (and confusingly)...

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