Twice Around the Clock: The Yanks at Le Mans by Tim Considine © Toll Hall Sexton Books Over the years, there has been a lot written on the history of the Le Mans 24 Hours, a race which has earned the reputation as one of the most challenging endurance races...
The Targa 4’s main feature is its unique sunroof panel that allows you to enjoy this Porsche almost all year round. Add all-wheel drive and the sexiest design in the business, and this is the posers Porsche 911. The Targa 4 gets the same powertrain as the base 911s, a...
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...
Every once in a while a man or woman comes along who wants to shake the tree, turn convention on its side, or just to improve the way we do things. Having written several books on the Porsche marque, when the opportunity arose to review Karl Ludvigsen’s book, Ferdinand Porsche:...
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...
Don’t Wait for the New GT3 Just a little bit ago, I published a story about the new GT3 from Porsche, but the simple fact of the matter is that you can buy a really great GT3 right now. This particular 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 is currently for sale on...
The 2016 Porsche 911 R is a testament to pure driving pleasure, combining lightweight construction with high-performance engineering. Tipping the scales at just 3,020 pounds, it is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0L flat-6 engine delivering 500 horsepower. Unlike its GT3 sibling, this model exclusively features a 6-speed manual transmission...
Over a hundred years ago, Ferdinand Porsche designed an extraordinary race car, the Austro-Daimler ADS-R, in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. Today, Christophorus and 9:11 Magazine brings the former Targa Florio class champion, whose nickname is Sascha, back home. Following a vigorous turn of the crank, the gas pedal is applied ever...
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...
2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach
Bring A Trailer is currently auctioning a 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS that comes with the highly sought-after and expensive Weissach Pack. The 991.2 GT3 RS benefits from an upgraded 911 GT3 engine, featuring a 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six power plant that can rev up to an impressive 9,000 rpm....
Gunther Werks was founded on the vision of what if Porsche had continued evolving the 993 model with modern materials and engineering. Beneath the carbon exterior, engineers developed a custom suspension with adjustable coilovers, remote reservoirs, specialized rear control arms, upgraded anti-roll bars, lightweight uprights, and a hydraulic front-end lift...
When Porsche unveiled the world’s first production sports car with a turbo engine in 1974, the automotive world changed overnight. Over the past 50 years, the term “turbo” has undergone an exciting transformation: from the technology in the traditional sense to the “Turbo-look” with bulky enlargements and the protruding rear...
The 718 Porsche Cayman GT4 is everything you could possibly want in a sports car. The sublime combination of a legendary chassis and naturally aspirated 6-cylinder Porsche engine is accentuated by the emphasis that less is more when done right – and nobody does this better than Porsche’s GT division. No...
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...
Currently on offer at Collecting Cars is a 1987 Porsche 962 with a very interesting history in IMSA racing. It is being offered with current FIA papers. HISTORY The 962 has established itself as a racing legend and its history do speak for itself. A huge improvement compared to the...
It only happens once in a lifetime; your 75th birthday. This June 8th marks Porsche’s 75th anniversary so Bring-a-Trailer auction juggernaut decided to give Porsche enthusiasts a special treat; Gruppe P.  A collection of 7 truly impressive Porsches whose auctions collectively end on June 8th, Gruppe P is likely to...
2004 Porsche Carrera GT
The 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is powered by a V10 engine generating over 600 horsepower and features cutting-edge automotive technologies to deliver an unparalleled driving experience on the road. Noteworthy features include its 5.7-liter, 605-horsepower V10 engine, a monocoque chassis with carbon-reinforced plastic mounts, and the pioneering use of a...
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...
In 1997, Porsche introduced the 993 Turbo S, a limited-production model that served as a magnificent farewell to the era of air-cooled 911 Turbos. These Turbo S variants were lavishly equipped, featuring many of the Turbo’s premium options as standard. These included the iconic Aerokit II front and rear spoilers,...
1968 Porsche 908 KH (chassis #010) 3-litre Introduced in 1968, the Porsche 908 was one of the longest running prototypes in the company’s history, as it was still doing duty twenty years later in 1988. The 908 took on many different forms, Long Tail (LH), Short Tail (KH), 908/02 Spyder,...
First air-cooled adventure Ryan Polson’s first word was car. Not Mama or Dada. Car. It seems that Ryan’s trajectory was set from the beginning. It also might have had something to do with his dad’s 1939 Ford Street rod that Ryan rode shotgun to car shows and the like. As...
Porsche’s enduring mystique is deeply rooted in its storied motorsport success, with many of its most celebrated road cars developed alongside their racing counterparts. A prime example is the Porsche 918 Spyder, which shares core engineering with the 919 Hybrid Le Mans Prototype—the race car that secured three consecutive FIA...
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...
The Porsche 550 RS Spyder was a strikingly simple design An exceptionally original, never restored, beautifully preserved 1956 Porsche 550RS Spyder, estimated at £4.7-6.2 million has been announced for the Bonhams Goodwood Revival Sale, taking place on 10 September in Chichester, West Sussex. “The 1956 Porsche 550RS Spyder offered is...
In 1997, Porsche manufactured a limited run of the 993 Turbo S, which marked the final air-cooled 911 Turbo. These Turbo S models came equipped with most of the Turbo options as standard, including Aerokit II front and rear spoilers, distinctive side air ducts and front air inlets, and yellow...
Porsche Palm Springs presents this pre-owned 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, finished in White with just 1,941 miles. It reflects Porsche’s blend of cutting-edge performance and engineering sophistication. The 918 Spyder remains a landmark in hypercar design and technology. Its White exterior highlights the car’s sculpted aerodynamics and aggressive downforce-focused bodywork....
000 Magazine (issue #002): dedicated to in-depth Porsche topics, from 1948 until today So, you think that $250 is a lot of money for an annual subscription for just four issues of a magazine. On the face of it you could be right, but then you would be comparing 000...
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring Coupé
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 car featured a 2.7-litre, fuel-injected, air-cooled, six-cylinder...
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...
Porsche 935-78 Moby Dick (chassis 935/78.006 ), photographed at the Porsche Warehouse in May 2017 Group 5 rules offered manufacturers a great deal of freedom to modify their cars in the Silhouette class. At Porsche, Norbert Singer pushed the rules to the limit, and gave us the Porsche 935/78 Moby...
The All Time Greats – 70 Best Porsches of All Time (Ultimate List) Clearly we have been a bit of a “best of Porsche” run lately. With Porsche celebrating 70 years in 2018 we felt it was a good time to dive deep into Porsche history and pick our favorite...
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...
Saturday, January 14th, 2023, Mecum Auctions will be offering a 1988 PORSCHE 930 TURBO with the iconic slant nose option. One of only 145 factory Code M505 Flachbau Slantnose coupes imported into the U.S., this 1988 Porsche 930 registers only 65,830 miles on the odometer. Presented in Grand Prix White...
1967 Porsche 911S
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...
2011 Porsche 911 (997.2) GT3 RS 4.0
Built to homologate the 2011 GT3 RSR racecar, the RS 4.0 is fitted with the 3996cc engine which raises power output from roughly 444 to 500 bhp. It is easily identified by its new wings and front winglets just ahead of the front wheels. Limited to just over 600 examples worldwide,...
Kaege Retro, a German company, has been crafting restomods based on the Porsche 993 since 2010. Founder Roger Kaege chose the 993 as his foundation, setting his approach apart from other firms. Among their creations is the Kaege Retro Turbo, built on a 993 Turbo, featuring all-wheel drive and over...
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....
More than a Carrera 2.7 RS The Carrera RS was introduced in 1973 and homologated for Group 4 GT racing, with only 55 examples of the legendary and ultra-lightweight racing variant Carrera RSR 2.8 produced (RennSport Rennwagen), with many special features, including the highly tuned 2.8L flat-six, 5cm-wider front and...
“Gregg, Peter (FA),” was filed between “Greenwood, John” and “Gregory, Masten.” The file, dog-eared and stained with the outline of a coffee cup, showed its age; it dated back to 1970. I recognized the handwriting, it was mine; the (FA) did not stand for Formula Atlantic. This brought a smile...
In Switzerland Ernst and Fritz Beutler made a good living from special bodies on both Volkswagen and Porsche chassis. Ultimately Porsche took a close interest in what the brothers were doing because it had 2+2 ambitions of its own. The Swiss brothers Beutler stepped on the stage of Porsche-car history...
1st Generation Porsche Taycan (9J1) Story & History Official photos: Turbo & Turbo S 2019 September 4, 4S 2019 October 14 / Premiere: 2019 September 4 for invited quests in Germany, China and Canada, publicly 2019 September 12 at IAA Frankfurt motor show / Market launch: Turbo & Turbo S...
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...
Porsche 959
There are fast cars, and then there are consequential fast cars. The distinction matters because speed alone does not guarantee significance. Plenty of machines arrive with huge numbers, heroic styling, and enough scarcity to make collectors weak in the knees. Some are brilliant. Some are beautiful. Some are terrifying. But...
The Porsche 550 was the brand’s first production racing car, designed to be both street legal and track-ready, allowing drivers to race and then drive it home. A unique engine, developed by Ernst Fuhrmann, powered the 550. This flat DOHC engine had four overhead camshafts, similar to the Porsche Type...
The 9th annual Werks Reunion Monterey, held by the Porsche Club of America, took place for the second year in a row at the Monterey Pines Golf Course located along California’s Monterey Peninsula. The Stuttgart marque is in the midst of celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year and there has...
The Porsche 718 Story & History Porsche 718 RSK / RS 60 / RS 61 / RS 62 Spyder (1957-1962) Key Accomplishments 250+ class victories and 600+ podium finishes European Hill Climb Champion 1958-1959-1960-1961 SCCA F Modified category champion 1959-1960-1961-1962 SCCA E Modified category champion 1960-1961-1962-1963 Targa Florio winner 1959-1960...
Last month, European Editor Ed McDonough spoke with Vic Elford about his first Formula One encounters, and his Ford and Porsche days in rallying. This month the story continues, and Elford talks about the legendary Porsche 917 which he drove at Le Mans and Sebring, where he won in 1971....
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,...
2017 Porsche 911 GTS model line-up The Porsche 911 family is expecting a new member. In March 2017, five new variants will join the range: the rear-wheel drive 911 Carrera GTS; the 911 Carrera 4 GTS with all-wheel drive available in both Coupé and Cabriolet; and the 911 Targa 4...
Professor Ferdinand Porsche (centre) with F. A. ‘Butzi’ Porsche (left) and Ferdinand Piëch (right), ca. 1949 Ferdinand Karl Piëch was born in Vienna, Austria, on 17 April 1937, to Louise (daughter to Ferdinand and sister of Ferry Porsche) and Anton Piëch, a lawyer. He was the grandson of Ferdinand Porsche,...
From 1983 onwards, the Porsche 956 and its 962 IMSA spec version dominated motorsports for a decade. Porsche produced around 150 956/962s, selling many to private teams and providing comprehensive customer support. This success at Le Mans not only made Porsche the most successful marque but also enabled other companies...
The 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster, based on the 991.2 generation, was produced in a strictly limited run of 1,948 units, commemorating the year Porsche began production and its iconic legacy. This example, offered for sale on Collecting Cars, is 544 in that exclusive series. Sharing its powertrain with the 911...
Porsche Carrera – front cover. ©Seidldesign Simply entitled Porsche Carrera, this monumental work by Rolf Sprenger and Steve Heinrichs is nothing short of sensational. The two authors are to be congratulated on the length and depth to which this impressive works goes. This book will live on as a significant...
Collecting Cars is proud to offer a striking example of a 1978 Porsche 911 3.0 SC  featuring an all-black colour scheme and a number of cosmetic modifications. In model year 1978, the 911 model range was reduced to two models. The 911 SC (Super Carrera) took the place of the...
3rd Generation Porsche Cayman (981) Story & History IMPORTANT NOTE: The 981 was actually the second generation of Cayman. We are referring to it as the third generation on this site because it is the third generation of the Boxster platform. The Cayman and Boxster platforms have been the same...
Since Porsche first used the Speedster name in 1954, it has represented some of the marque’s most desirable road cars. The latest iteration, based on the 991 generation, arrived in 2019 with a limited run of 1,948 units—paying tribute to the year Porsche began production. This example, listed on Bring...
Gruppe B Rally aspirations In the early 1980s, Porsche was keen to prove its technological superiority learned throughout the previous decade’s racing efforts. The “Gruppe B” Study was created to display these advancements with development underway as soon as 1981. Turbocharging, first used on the 917/10 Can-Am racing car in...
A Porsche 904 Carrera GTS Coupé in 1963 outside the factory in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. The early version had a slatted air intake behind the doors, this being replaced by scoops which were more efficient The Porsche Carrera GTS represented a watershed in the company’s march towards motorsport fulfilment. Gone was the...
While chassis 301172 is a competent race car, it has been kept in exceptional physical and mechanical condition overall since its restoration. In addition to its track time, it has been displayed at the Amelia Island Concours and The Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Ave where it was awarded second place...