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1974 Porsche RS 3.0 Carrera
Chassis No: 911 460 9029 Engine No: 684 0053 Prod. No: 104 2302 G/box No: 716 1222 (15/1) Colour: White/Gold First delivered to: Sonauto Dealership , Paris, France Aluminum roll bar fitted First registered as: 556 ACR 75 Awaiting the start of the 1974 edition of the Tour de France...
Bring a Trailer is currently offering two very interesting Porsche 911s, a 1991 Porsche 911 Turbo and a low-mileage 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S which is also offered at No Reserve. 1991 Porsche 911 Turbo This 1991 Porsche 911 Turbo example was delivered new to Pioneer Centres San Diego in...
We have partnered with Sports Car Digest to republish some of their Porsche-centric mcontent on Stuttcars for our members to enjoy. This piece was originally published on May 11, 2021 on Sports Car Digest. In many circles, the term airhead applies to someone who is silly or lacking in intelligence....
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...
Porsche Taycan
With the introduction of the Taycan, Porsche didn’t hold back with the performance of the Tacyan Turbo. With incredible power, excellent driving dynamics, and road presence, the Taycan offers appeal to the enthusiast looking for an EV. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium...
Porsche 914
Porsche 914 History & Story Porsche needed an entry-level car to replace the 912 and Volkswagen needed a sports car to replace its Karmann Ghia, so the forces were joined to build a sports car that would be an affordable Porsche and a modern Volkswagen. Given the type 914 designation,...
By 1953, Porsche had been successful racing its 356, but understood that a purpose-built race car would be needed to compete at motor sport’s highest levels. The resulting 550 Spyder, featuring lightweight aluminum bodywork and a powerful four-cam Carrera engine, was one of the most successful race cars of the...
The debut of the Porsche 911 GT2 RS took place during the 997 generation in 2010 and received exceptional acclaim. In 2018, the 991-generation GT2 RS was introduced, surpassing its predecessor with an additional 80 horsepower and 37 pound-feet of torque. These enhancements enable the car to achieve an astonishing...
Background Singer bills its Porsche creations not simply as restorations, but as cars that are “Reimagined by Singer,” with modern upgrades and custom detailing. They meld Porsche styling cues from different generations to create cars with a distinct aesthetic. The company defines its mission as “A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence,”...
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...
When Ulrich Bez returned from BMW to Porsche to become its technical board director in October 1988, he found a senior management that thought the 911 had outworn its welcome. “The general view when I came was that we should do something new,” said Bez, “to make a new car.”...
Vic Elford, Porsche 911 driver, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013
Words by Glen Smale / Images by Glen Smale & Corporate Archives Porsche AG The motorsport world woke up on Monday this week to learn of the passing of one of the sport’s greatest drivers. Vic Elford, or ‘Quick Vic’ as he was affectionately known, passed away on Sunday 13...
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,...
The 997 GT2 made its debut at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, with just 1,261 units built for the global market between 2008 and 2009. Its twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-six delivered 523 horsepower and 505 lb-ft of torque, pushing the GT2 to 204 mph—making it the fastest road-legal 911 of its...
1987 Porsche 959 Komfort Born in the mid-1980s the Porsche 959 it was a technological masterpiece filtering advancements across the 911 range well into the 1990s. Financially, it became a headache. Delays and cost overruns clouded the 959 production process in a fog that, in time, has been lifted to...
Sackey & Co. is proud to offer a stunning example of a 1993 Porsche 911 RS America finished in factory Guards Red over the RS America-specific black cloth interior. The original 1973 Carrera RS was available in Europe but not in the USA. Porsche decided to build the 1993 Carrera...
PCarMarket is now offering a striking and low mileage example of a 2016 Porsche 911 R. The car is also one of the few examples that came out of the factory finished in Racing Yellow. Porsche designed this car for just the thrill of driving. It’s completely different from the...
Collecting Cars is currently offering an elegant and low mileage example of a 2021 Porsche 911 (992) Targa 4. The car is finished in silver metallic over a  a two-tone Slate Grey and Crayon leather-trimmed interior and has only over 10,000 miles on its odometer. Standard equipment includes a satin...
4th Generation Porsche Boxster & Cayman (982) Story & History Boxster & Cayman 982 (2016 – 2016) Official photos: Boxster 2016 Jan 27, Cayman 2016 Apr 24, GTS 4-cylinder 2017 Oct 18, GTS 6-cylinder 2020 Jan 16 / Premiere: Boxster 2016 March 1 at Geneva motor show press day, Cayman...
The Porsche 993 Turbo, introduced during the 993 generation of the 911, revolutionized the sports car landscape. With a 400 horsepower twin-turbo flat-6 engine, it achieved a 0-60 mph time of just over 4 seconds and a top speed exceeding 180 mph. This outstanding performance, combined with daily drivability and...
Designed to surpass all other supercars of its time in terms of technological advancements, the Porsche Carrera GT was meticulously engineered to push boundaries and redefine automotive innovation. Its foundation was built upon a powerful V10 engine, tracing its origins back to the legendary 10-cylinder race engine developed for the...
While many have modified the 911 over time, Gunther Werks stands apart, envisioning a scenario where Porsche continued refining the 993 with modern materials and engineering. Leveraging CEO Peter Nam’s expertise in composites and engineering, the company embarked on a mission to reimagine the 993. Starting with a standard 993...
As part of its 70th anniversary celebrations, Porsche revealed a 991 Speedster concept at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. The production version debuted at the New York Auto Show in April 2019, with deliveries beginning the following month. It holds particular historical importance as the final variant of the 991...
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...
Broad Arrow Auctions to offer Porsche rarity Chassis No. 9R6-705 is a Porsche RS Spyder, a sports racing prototype designed for the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) LMP2 class. The RS Spyder has a rich racing history, with notable victories and championships. In 2007, Dyson Racing, a long-time Porsche team,...
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...
Background Porsche is a brand built on a sporting reputation. Street cars become more attractive when sold with the dream of taking them on track. But, for a small subset of Porsche sports cars, motorsports pedigree is not a mere dream or aspiration, but a genuine component of the car’s...
Arno Bohn at Weissach with the 968 Cabriolet (1991) Arno Bohn was managing director of Porsche from 1990-92. An outsider who came from the computer industry, he arrived at a company seared by falling sales and riven by internal division about future direction. He left a Porsche which though still...
Best Porsche Under $250K: The Ultimate Performance Machines What’s on the market between $150,000 to $250,000? With a budget of $250,000, you gain access to some of the most desirable Porsches ever built. From high-performance 911 GT models to rare, limited-production supercars, this price range opens the door to an...
In an attempt to stimulate poor sales in a struggling U.S. economy, Porsche looked to replicate the success of their Carrera Cup Germany and Carrera Cup France race series, but this time on American soil. The formula was simple; build a fleet of identical racecars using the “Basic” version of...
Mark Webber, Porsche driver, Silverstone 6h 2014 Born: 27th August 1976 Where: Queanbeyan, Australia Lives: Buckinghamshire, UK Height/weight: 1.83 m/76 kg Marital status: Partner Ann Neal Hobbies: Sports, mountain biking, flying helicopters It’s been two years now since Mark Webber has had a roof over his head. After 215 Formula...
The history of American sports car racing is rife with talented individuals that raced at the highest levels of national and international competition, yet have been largely unrecognized by history. Californian Dave Jordan is one such driver whose decade-long career includes successes in production cars, international endurance racing, and Formula...
The 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster represents the final and, arguably, the finest version of the 991 generation, limited to just 1,948 units—a nod to Porsche’s founding year. Unlike Porsche’s minimalist origins, this Speedster is filled with custom features, including a manually operated fabric roof and distinctive double-bubble streamliner covers. Weight-saving...
The Porsche 911 GT2RS name laid dormant in Stuttgart for almost ten years, last used in 2009 with the 997. Then, in 2017, the 991 GT2RS was announced. With a stupendous 700 horsepower from its 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged engine, this dual-clutch PDK, rear-wheel-drive “widow maker” was an instant sensation. Adding on...
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...
Marking six decades of the Porsche 911, the 992-generation Porsche 911 S/T was designed with one goal in mind—pure driving enjoyment. It pairs the high-revving 4.0-liter flat-six from the GT3 RS with a six-speed manual gearbox and lightweight construction for an engaging experience. Built on the foundation of the 911...
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...
This 1975 Porsche 911S Coupe underwent an extensive restoration project. The car’s bodywork was chemically stripped and sandblasted, and various modifications were made. It received widened steel 911 Turbo fender flares, custom bumpers, LED projector headlights, and unique paint in Kingston Grey with Porsche logo stripes. The interior features custom...
2nd Generation Porsche Cayenne (958.2) Story & History Cayenne (2015 – 2018) Date of unveil by Porsche AG: 2014 July 24, Turbo S 2015 January 12 / Premiere: 2014 September 26 at Tartu Motoshow, Turbo S 2015 January 12 at NAIAS / World market launch: 2014 October 11 (as 2015...
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With a legacy spanning decades, Porsche has grown to become a brand synonymous with performance, luxury and overall automotive brilliance. The German carmaker’s history is a storied journey marked by groundbreaking engineering, iconic designs and the relentless pursuit of performance. For collectors and enthusiasts, owning a Porsche is often more...
Highlights The ex-Scuderia Filipinetti Porsche 904 GTS, Chassis 079 4th in class at Le Mans 1964 with Herbert Müller and Claude Sage Fully documented history, including 25-year custodianship by Porsche Museum Proven historic racer, appearances at Goodwood, Le Mans Classic and Silverstone Classic Background While the 550 Spyder and 718...
Le Mans 24 Hour, 16-17 June 2012: The #55 JWA-Avila Porsche 997 GT3 RSR driven by Paul Daniels, Joël Camathias and Markus Palttala gets the full attention of the team in the pits. This car would finish 33rd overall and eighth in the GTE Am class This feature, the second...
The final air-cooled 911 Turbo from Porsche was the Type 993 Turbo S, offering a remarkable conclusion to that era. Only 176 example were made for North America, with each of them being meticulously designed and built by the Exclusive Department with custom features and numerous engine and chassis upgrades....
Following in the footsteps of the nineteen fifties and sixties 356 Speedsters, 550 Spyders, different 718 Spyders and the two thousand ten Boxster 987 Spyder, the Boxster 981 Spyder is by far the most powerful of them. The power-to-weight ratio of the original 718 Spyder 1.7- and 2.0-litre 4-cylinder models...
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...
Over the past 15 years, the Carrera GT has become one of the most renowned supercars in history; thanks to its unique blend of driver-focused elements and advanced road-going technologies, it epitomizes what has now become the pinnacle of an era in which cars of this ilk would be produced. And...
Proven through competition Engineering, design, innovation; while the list is long for what describes the Porsche name, it can be distilled into one word; racing. Even before the days of cars that would bare his name, Dr. Ferdinand Porsche believed competition was the ultimate test for proving excellence in design...
Background This 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is a slick-top coupe that spent nearly a decade off the road before it was donated to its current owner, the Porsche Club of America, by a member in 2020. It is finished in Guards Red over black and beige upholstery, and power...
Rothmans Porsche 962C (chassis #006) 1987 Le Mans 24 Hour winner photographed at Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, May 2017 The Porsche 956 and its successor the 962, are widely and justifiably regarded as the most successful sports racing prototypes of their era, and quite possibly ever. Over a period of...
This 1988 Porsche 959 SC Reimagined by Canepa is set to be offered by RM Sotheby’s at their Miami 2025 auction which could hammer up to $3,500,000. This car is a comprehensive upgrade of Porsche’s iconic 959 supercars, meticulously re-engineered by the renowned Porsche specialist Canepa Motorsports. It is the...
If you were lucky enough to visit Rennsport Reunion 7 in Monterey, California, then chances are you gazed at one of Mark Morgan’s illustrations without even realizing it. An illustrator based in the U.K., Mark has mixed his passion for Porsche and his artistic talents to yield some truly exciting...
Car Highlights One of Three Rest of World (ROW) 930 S Targa Models Built in 1989 Finished in Paint-To-Sample Blutorange over Black Leather A Bespoke Example with Rarely Seen Exclusive Department Options Showing Just 5,289 Km (3,286 Miles) from Original Delivery Meticulously Restored to Concours Standards by German Marque Specialists...
Yellow Porsche 911
Over the past decade or so, the Porsche 911 has really grown into an automobile that has become synonymous with both fun and reliability—the “dynamic duo” of qualities required for a sports car to achieve widespread commercial success. The Porsche 911 has done just that, and with a wide range...
Porsche Panamera 970.1 - The Story
1st Generation Porsche Panamera (970.1) Story & History Panamera (2009 – 2013) Official photos: 2008 November 24 / Premiere: 2009 April 19 at Auto Shanghai / Market launch: 2009 September Performance Data (1st Gen Panamera) Panamera History Porsche planned to launch a 4-door car called 989 already in 1995 as the successor...