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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...
Background Tartan fabrics symbolize tradition and craftsmanship, belonging, and confidence. Exactly 50 years ago, three tartans were on the options list exclusively for the Porsche 911 Turbo. They didn’t appear in the 911 until the 1976 model year. This check pattern classic remains timeless and stylish—on the catwalk and in...
Factory recommissions the famous Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar The recommissioning has been carried out over the past few months by the Porsche Heritage and Museum team together with their colleagues from Porsche Classic. A car that can survive 8,700 miles in the deserts and savannahs of Africa can go anywhere in...
Highlights Recommissioned by Canepa to build the ultimate Porsche prototype street car Over $600,000+ invested in engineering, design, custom upgrades, and restoration Extensive upgrades for dramatically improved street drivability and functionality All upgrades engineered to preserve the original chassis and be able to 100% revert back to period-correct race configuration...
2019 Porsche 911 (991.2) Speedster
Celebrating their 70th anniversary, Porsche unveiled the Type 991.2 Speedster concept at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, marking a significant milestone in automotive history. The production model made its debut at the New York Auto Show in April 2019, marking the culmination of the 991 family’s legacy, with deliveries commencing...
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...
The Porsche 911, the undisputed king of sports car evolution, has continued to be transformed since its 1963 debut. One significant chapter came in 1995 with the introduction of the 993 model – the final iteration of the air-cooled 911 series. The 993 epitomized Porsche’s engineering capabilities, integrating the classic...
Few race cars capture the spirit of their era like the Porsche 956 and 962. These Group C legends dominated endurance racing through the 1980s, winning Le Mans six times consecutively and securing the World Endurance Championship from 1982 to 1986. Introduced in 1982, the 956 was an instant success...
Despite its limited numbers, the 2016 Porsche 911 R instantly become a hit among the most avid Porsche collectors and automotive enthusiasts from around the world. Porsche designed this car for just the thrill of driving. The Porsche 911 R came with 4-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine with a six-speed...
1988 Porsche 959 'Komfort' | Daniel Kalisz ©2023 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
A rare 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort will be up for auction at RM Sotheby’s on November 17. The Porsche 959 is known for reshaping the luxury sports car market in the 1980s, alongside iconic vehicles like the Lamborghini Countach, Ferrari’s F40, and 288 GTO. This 959 is a sought-after addition...
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...
The Porsche Carrera GT is a highly regarded supercar, praised for its analog driving experience and cutting-edge technology. With a powerful V10 engine and a manual transmission, it offers an old-school feel that’s rare today. The Carrera GT was innovative for its time. It had a lightweight carbon fiber body and...
Highlights 962-010’: the very last works chassis to be used by the factory team Driven to 2nd place at Le Mans by Derek Bell, Hans Stuck and Klaus Ludwig Impeccable ownership history since sale by Porsche in 1989 Amazing time capsule condition, untouched since her last race Background Few cars...
The Singer DLS (Dynamics and Lightweighting Study) represents the pinnacle of Porsche 911 reimagination – a breathtaking collaboration between Singer Vehicle Design and Williams Advanced Engineering, bringing Formula 1 expertise directly to one of the most iconic sports cars of all time. Based on the 964-generation 911, with only 75...
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...
Derek Bell initially made a name for himself, racing in open-wheeled cars including Formula 2 and Formula 1. However, it is long-distance sports car racing, particularly in Porsches, where Bell forged his legacy as a champion with five overall victories at Le Mans, three victories in the 24 Hours of...
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...
Alongside the Ferrari LaFerrari and McLaren P1, the Porsche 918 Spyder represents a pivotal shift in supercar evolution, proving that hybrid technology could enhance, rather than dilute, extreme performance. While not as raw or analog as its predecessor, the Carrera GT, the 918 is more versatile, combining breathtaking speed with...
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....
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...
Porsche 718 Cayman T
Best Porsche Under $75K: Unlocking High-Performance Excellence With a budget of $75,000, you’re stepping into serious Porsche territory. This price range offers access to some of the brand’s most thrilling sports cars, including high-performance 911s, mid-engine Caymans, and even track-ready models. Whether you’re after a modern Porsche with cutting-edge technology...
We’ve partnered with Sports Car Digest to share Porsche content from its 23+ years of archives. This piece was originally published in February, 2014, and is available for Stuttcars members to enjoy! John Von Neumann was one of those towering figures in the sports car world of the ’50s. He...
For many, the F-Series 911 sportscar is the purest form of Porsche’s iconic rear-engine sportscar. One such example, the 1973 Porsche 911S Targa, marks the end of the long-hood era before major safety and emissions changes reshaped the 911. Equipped with a 2.4-liter flat-six engine producing 190 horsepower, it offered...
1993 Porsche 911 Type 964 Carrera RSR 3.8-Litre 'Strassenversion' Coupé | Bonhams Cars
Bonhams will auction one of the two existing examples of the Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.8-liter “Strassenversion” Coupé on November 25 during its “On The Grid – The Abu Dhabi Auction.” In 1992, Porsche introduced the 964 Carrera RS, a lightweight variant reminiscent of the legendary 2.7 and 3.0-liter RS...
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,...
Photos courtesy Porsche and Chuck Anderson High expectations for Porsche not realized at the Sebring 12 Hours Unlike previous years where Stuttcars have reported on Porsche dominating the 12 hour endurance spectacle, 2023 was a reminder of the “tough luck” side of racing. Porsche was the verge of an improbable...
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...
Carrera Speedster In 1955, less than a year after the 356 Speedster model was introduced, Porsche built the first example equipped with the competition-derived four-cam Carrera engine. The result was a brilliant dual-purpose sports car, and the Carrera Speedster continued to be improved and refined throughout production. For 1957, Porsche...
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...
If you would like to own a piece of motor racing history, no, make that a very significant piece of racing history, then pay attention. Porsche 917 K (chassis #917-024), once owned by the master of the 917 himself, Jo Siffert, was part of his private collection. 917-024 did not...
Porsche is one of the most accomplished automakers in history, having claimed victories in nearly every major sports car and prototype racing event. Its vehicles are revered by enthusiasts worldwide, with many collections featuring an impressive array of Porsche models. Though the brand has seldom ventured into the supercar arena,...
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.”...
Manthey Racing Porsche 911
Company Bio Founder Olaf Manthey—a German professional race car driver—founded the company, Manthey Racing GmbH in 1996. Prior to this, Manthey had already established himself as a successful driver in a variety of German racing series, winning two Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM) races, along with victories in the Ford Super...
2005 Porsche Carrera GT
The Porsche Carrera GT has become one of the most iconic and sought after Porsche models in the realm of exotic car idolization and ownership. It  is hard to believe, that things didn’t really start off that way. When the Porsche Carrera GT was released in 2004, it was anticipated...
While the staff here at Stuttcars can never get enough of Porsche’s latest GT3s and 963 prototypes, there’s true reverence for the sports car that founded the company, the 356. It’s true beauty in its simplicity, the 356 has earned a spot in collections the world over with a reputation...
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...
Porsche: The Carrera Dynasty by Glen Smale © Glen Smale A Spanish noun, ‘carrera’ can mean road, track or race and since the 1970s ‘Carrera’ has been a model name synonymous with Porsche. In fact, and as the author explains, Porsche had been using the name ‘Carrera’ since 1954 to...
Background While Porsche has long since been revered as a European sports car company, “Supercar” has not been part of their vocabulary. That changed with the Porsche 959, introduced in 1986, which many consider the first German supercar. Designed as a technological marvel, it featured advanced all-wheel drive, a 2.85L...
The 12-Hours of Sebring remains the oldest established sports car endurance race to be held in the United States, although with a partly glorious, somewhat patchy history. Always a popular spring break destination, Sebring enjoyed an oftentimes ÒwildÓ party atmosphere in the Ô70s-sometimes on a par with Watkins GlenÕs infamous...
In collaboration with Porsche Cars North America, the never-seen-before display – named “We are Porsche” – will celebrate the storied marque’s 75th anniversary and feature the key models and personalities behind the brand’s success. “We Are Porsche” opens to the public on April 16 at the Petersen Automotive Museum and...
There isn’t much Karl Kainhofer hasn’t done in over 50 years of involvement in motorsports, from motorcycle racing in Austria to being Porsche’s man in the USA, to his involvement in virtually every facet of Penske Racing. Born just before the Second World War in Vienna, Austria, Kainhofer became involved...
Porsche 911 (1963 – 1973) Story & History F-Body – The 1st Generation Porsche 911 Premiere: 1963 September 12 at the IAA Frankfurt motor show As the Porsche 356 had been for sale for quite some time and considering it takes years for a completely new car to evolve from...
Ferry Porsche with 356 B T5 (produced 1960-1961)
The Porsche 356 Story Porsche engineering company had designed cars for other companies for a long time, but it was finally in 1948 that a first “Porsche” was made under the leadership of Ferdinand Anton Ernst “Ferry” Porsche, the son of Ferdinand Porsche. At that time Porsche company was located...
The Evolution of the Porsche 911 Porsche 911 Generations First Generation (1963-1989) Porsche 964 (1989-1994) Porsche 993 (1994-1998) Porsche 996 (1998-2004) Porsche 997 (2004-2011) Porsche 991 (2011-2019) Porsche 992 (2019 – ) Telling Generations Apart Born in 1963, the Porsche 911 has become a legend. An iconic design that is...
The 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic is a limited-edition model based on the 992 Turbo. It features rear-wheel drive, a 7-speed manual transmission, and exclusive Heritage Design elements. Limited to 1,250 units worldwide, it features a fixed ducktail spoiler, an indented carbon fiber hood, a double-bubble roof, gold accents, and...
Master racer Vern Schuppan, the Australian racing legend, forged a stellar reputation by winning the 1983 Le Mans driving a Porsche 956. His deep-seated connection to Porsche eventually paved the way for creating the Schuppan Porsche 962CR, a street-legal supercar built using a Porsche 962 racer as the foundation. Endurance...
“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...
The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 is the top-of-the-line variant of the 718 that was introduced in 2020. Like the 718 Spyder, it also shares the same naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-6 derived from the 992’S 3.0-litre 9A2EVO engine, which generates 414 hp. The Cayman GT4 looks completely different from the rest...
Follmer with Vasek Pollack in 1976.
Follmer was born in Phoenix in 1934, though effectively he became a Californian as his family moved to Pasadena before he was two years old and it was in this northern suburb of Los Angeles that he grew up and raised his own family. He was, he says, a reasonable...
2005 Porsche Carrera GT Nathan Leach-Proffer ©2023 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
The Carrera GT, initially priced at $448,300 USD, has consistently appreciated in value since its debut. Similar to other contemporary classics and most Porsches in general, the prices for pre-owned rarities are steadily increasing, driven by a growing interest in cars that prioritize driving experience and purity—a quality the Carrera...
This Porsche race car was constructed between 2022 and 2023 using frame components and body panels from the 1966 Porsche 906 that was converted to Spyder form by Alwin Springer for Vasek Polak in 1970. After being campaigned by Polak to a pair of SCCA wins in 1970, the original...
Porsche drew on its storied heritage to create the 2024 911 S/T, a limited-edition model marking the 60th anniversary of the original 911. This example, listed on Bring a Trailer with just 56 miles, is No. 449 of 1,963 built—an intentional nod to the sports car’s inaugural model year. Unveiled...
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 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...
The 991.2 Porsche 911 GT3 carries the same four-litre flat engine from the GT3 RS with its power increased by 25hp for a new total of 500hp. The chassis is also redesigned and now features a rear-axle steering and a lighter construction. The power is routed through 7-speed double-clutch transmission...
Few dispute the Porsche 911’s status as the ultimate sports car, having evolved continuously for over 60 years—from its original 2.0-liter coupe to today’s high-performance variants. Still, Los Angeles musician and Porsche fan Rob Dickinson believed there was more potential. In 2009, he founded Singer, transforming the air-cooled 964 into...
Simon Kidston has unearthed and sold the rarest classic vehicles worldwide, including the most expensive car ever traded. But there is one car he will never sell. The world-famous classic car dealer Simon Kidston knows the power of time and has built his career on time’s ability to infuse desire....
Porsche 934 ahead of other cars during race
1976 saw 31 customer 934 cars built. Chassis numbers run from 930 670 0151 to 0180 (plus 930 670 0540). The Porsche 934, first introduced in 1976, was the Group 4 GT race version of the Typ 930 Turbo road car. Group 4 in 1976 rules insisted that four hundred...
At the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, Porsche revealed the limited-edition 911 R, powered by the GT3 RS’s naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six producing 500 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque, paired with a newly developed six-speed manual gearbox. The manual retained the existing transmission casing but featured redesigned internals and an...
This 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Lightweight (M471) is one of just 200 built and a standout example in ultra-rare Glasurblau (Glacier Blue)—one of only 16 ordered in this shade. A matching-numbers car, it has had just two custodians since 1979 and comes with comprehensive documentation, including its original German...