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2004 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Clubsport Dirk de Jager ©2019 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
The 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 RS serves as a homologation model, designed to comply with the new international GT rules and follow the tradition set by models like the Carrera RS 2.7 (1972) and the 911 SC RS (1984). These homologation models not only reflect proud chapters in Porsche’s heritage...
Bonhams is scheduled to auction a 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort  formerly owned by ex-Formula 1 driver Eddie Irvine. This 959 will be available for bidding on Bonhams’ Miami auction this coming May 4 and is valued at $1,750,000 – US$2,000,000 USD. Porsche’s groundbreaking Type 959 is the company’s first supercar. It emerged...
A journey back in time to 1999 begins with a roll-out on the Weissach Development Centre test track. The LMP 2000 was originally designed to take victory at the Le Mans 24. However, midway through the development, the company decided, for budgetary reasons, to discontinue the project after the car...
Live on Bring A Trailer is an exquisite 2019 Porsche 911 GT3, boasting a mere 1,600 miles on its odometer. This remarkable vehicle is propelled by a 4.0-liter flat-six engine, mated to a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transaxle. Its exterior is finished in a custom Signal Yellow paint with sleek black...
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...
This Porsche 908/02 Flunder Spyder is one of the most extensively raced examples of one of Porsche’s most successful sports racing cars ever. In its inaugural season, chassis 908/02-018 was victorious with works pairing Jo Siffert and Brian Redman at the 1969 Watkins Glen 6 Hours – competing prolifically in...
2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach
The Porsche 992 GT3 RS, designed for both road and track use, is arguably the most extreme 911 in production. It boasts aerodynamic enhancements, including striking radiator outlets, vented front fenders, and a remarkable carbon-fiber wing that stands taller than the car’s roof, efficiently managing the impressive 1,900 pounds of downforce...
The legendary Porsche 911 Turbo story began with the Type 930 in 1975. It delivered thrilling performance, but its handling quirks could be a handful. While undeniably fast, it was clear Porsche’s turbocharged formula needed refinement. Enter the Type 964 Turbo, introduced in 1990. It marked a turning point for...
2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS
The 2011 Porsche 911 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 the sports-car ladder the 911 could punch. It was the most serious roadgoing Porsche ever at the time. The engine is a port-injected, 3.6-liter...
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...
After what felt like an eternity for Porsche enthusiasts, the seventh “family affair” of monumental proportions kicked off on the Monterey Peninsula, California on September 28th. Rennsport Reunion 7 includes a spectacular array of everything from vintage 356s to the new Mission X all-electric Hypercar which is on display for...
Collecting Cars is currently offering a very low mileage 2018 Porsche 911 (991.2) GT3 Touring finished in GT Silver Metallic over a black leather and cloth-trimmed interior. The 991.2-era 911 GT3 Touring is a more modest version of its track-focused sibling, featuring a deployable spoiler, manual gearbox, and black leather...
Unveiling the new Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 car at the FIA WEC Prologue, Autodromo Nazionale Monza, 31 March 2017 (L-R: Andreas Seidl and Fritz Enzinger) The Autodromo Nazionale di Monza was more than just the scene of this year’s pre-season FIA/WEC Prologue, it also witnessed the unveiling of the 2017...
For many Porsche enthusiasts, the name Emma Raducanu isn’t familiar. But if there’s one thing she shares with the world of Porsche, it’s a competitive DNA flowing through her veins and her love for Porsche since childhood. A British professional tennis player, Emma reached a career-high ranking of No. 10...
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...
Collecting Cars is proud to offer this limited edition and almost new 2019 Porsche 935. The 935 tribute car was a non-street-legal collector’s car built in homage to the original 1978 935 ‘Moby Dick’ racing car.  It was built from the 911 991.2 GT3 R racing car, fitted with the engine...
Broad Arrow’s All-Porsche auction will take place with Air|Water on Saturday, April 27th, and feature approximately 70 Porsches similar to the Broad Arrow Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction held in 2023 at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, Georgia. That auction, held with Porsche Cars North America and the Porsche Experience...
A rare and iconic ex-Le Mans Porsche 550A Spyder will come under the hammer at Bonhams’ Scottsdale sale on 19 January 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Chassis #550A-0145 is the second-to-last 550A built and is a veteran of four world championship races while being campaigned as a works entry by Porsche...
Porsche 928 - The Story
The Porsche 328 Story “A driver’s car built for passengers” In 1971, the design work started on the end-of-the-seventies 911 H-model (that would come after the 911 G-model which was to be launched in 1973). The first plan was to create a wedge-shaped slantnose coupé with a rear-mounted V8 with...
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...
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...
The Porsche 904 Story & History
Porsche’s Type 904, officially called the Carrera GTS because Porsche and Peugeot were in dispute over numeric designations with “0” in them, succeeded the RSK Type 718 as the last sports-racing iteration of the 356 series. Developed after Porsche left Formula One in 1962, the 904 (as it soon became popularly known) was also the last full-competition Porsche that could be readily driven on the street. This is the full story.
The 991-generation GT2 RS, introduced in 2017, became the most powerful 911 ever built, featuring a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six engine that produces 700 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. Power is delivered exclusively to the rear wheels through a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission and a limited-slip differential with Porsche Torque...
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...
The 991 Porsche Turbo is a practical and reliable daily driver with supercar performance. It’s certainly a car that many enthusiasts are longing for. These cars were exceptionally well-equipped out of the factory and all came with with Porsche’s PDK transmission, carbon ceramic brakes, and Sport Chrono package. It’s twin-turbocharged...
The Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction is scheduled for June 10th at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Today we highlight this rare 1967 Porsche 910, which is estimated to bring $2,800,000 – $3,400,000. Chassis No. 910 020 The life of a Porsche sports racing prototype in the 1960s was...
The latest Porsche 911 Sport Classic is a celebration of Porsche’s sports car heritage. The 911 Sport Classic shares wide bodywork with the 992 Turbo with distinctive design cues that include a ducktail spoiler inspired by the Carrera RS 2.7, Fuchs-style wheels, a carbon fiber “double-bubble” roof, gold badging, and...
Daytona Rolex 24 Hour
Words and Images by Kevin Ehrlich and Martin Raffauf An endurance race around the clock can pivot on the events of seconds.  The margin at the finish of the 2024 Rolex 24 was only two seconds.  Porsche’s Filipe Nasr outlasted Tom Blomquist to claim Porsche’s 19th overall win as a...
Barn Find of the Year Expected to Fetch Up to US$2MM The Porsche 550 was Porsche’s first production racing car, completely street legal, it could be driven to the races and back home. It had a flat DOHC engine, meaning it had 4 overhead camshafts like the Porsche type 360...
Introduction Having watched this particular car race at the age of ten, you can imagine the excitement I felt when given the chance to fully document it for its current owner.  Much time was spent tracking down period photographs of its debut at the Sebring 12 hours in 1977. Then,...
This 2019 Porsche 935 is the 13th of 77 examples built as a track-only, non-homologated homage to the original 935 racing platform as part of Porsche’s celebration of its 70th anniversary. It was delivered new to the selling dealer at the Portimao Algarve International Circuit in Portugal and was subsequently...
Photos: Martin Raffauf, Porsche, NBC/Peacock 61st Rolex 24 at Daytona starts new GTP era After months of anticipation, the 61st Rolex 24 at Daytona ushered in the new GTP era and the racing debut of the Porsche 963.  Porsche partnered with Penske and had logged thousands of miles of testing. ...
This 1990 Porsche 964 Carrera 2 Coupe was originally distributed by Mizwa Porsche of Japan and came from the factory with a rare Murano Green color, sunroof delete, and a 5-speed G50 manual gearbox. A previous owner in Japan gave the car a custom RSR-style restoration which included backdated bodywork,...
Edited by Rex McAfee, Photos © Canepa A Legend is Born: When something great comes along, people scramble at every opportunity to be a part of it, and the Porsche 962 in IMSA was no exception. With approximately 16 total Porsche factory-built IMSA-spec customer cars delivered, it’s easy to say...
This 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 Clubsport is one of the 227 examples created. According to its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, it was completed on November 29th, 1995. The RS was optioned from the factory in Speed Yellow with black cloth-covered Recaro racing seats painted in matching Speed Yellow,...
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 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....
Gunther Werks, known for creating one of the finest analog driving machines, has elevated its lineup by introducing an open-top variant inspired by Porsche’s iconic Speedster. Using classic design cues such as a low windscreen and the absence of side windows, this model features advanced carbon fiber techniques to create...
It was the first motorsport team-designed consumer grade car, first 911 with a staggered stance, and first factory-installed fixed wing. TheSmokingTire from YouTube discusses why the Porsche 2.7 RS is so successful and how it influenced future Porsche cars....
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...
What makes the Porsche brand so legendary? What inspires people to keep it young and full of life 75 years later? And how does this emotional, often lifelong bond with the Zuffenhausen sports cars come about? A very personal declaration of love to Porsche and its global community. Introducing Pete...
Highlights VIN 86773 Engine No. 84543 – Matching Transmission No. 33733 Porsche Kardex Completed on July 16, 1959 This 1959 Porsche 356A Super Convertible D represents one of the finest iterations of Porsche’s early open-top touring models. Finished in its original and desirable color combination of Silver Metallic (5706) over...
With the obligatory shift away from ICE, the 911 60th anniversary model, the 992 S/T may well come to be seen as the pinnacle of the internal combustion sports car. The 2023 911 S/T is likely to serve as a salutary reminder of the exemplary automotive engineering that society has...
Photos by Chuck Andersen. The 2024 HSR Classic 6 Hours of The Glen was a thrilling spectacle at the historic Watkins Glen International circuit. This year’s event featured a s bevy of competing Porsches including a 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, 718 GT4, Porsche 997.1 Cup, Porsche 356B, and many...
A gorgeous 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort is currently available on Bring A Trailer and it’s certainly not cheap. The ‘959’ was initially developed in the early 1980s as a Group B competitor to showcase Porsche’s advanced technology. It was displayed in concept car form at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show...
Now available for auction on PCARMARKET with just 842 miles on the odometer, this 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 represents the final and most powerful evolution of the legendary Mezger engine. Limited to just 613 units worldwide, the GT3 RS 4.0 is considered to be one of the greatest...
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...
Experience the ultimate thrill of driving with this 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S coupe, which was modified by TechArt to enhance its already exceptional performance. This beauty features a twin-turbocharged 3.8L flat-six engine that generates power to all four wheels via a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transaxle and an electronically locking...
1979 Porsche 935 chassis #009 0004 – Willow Springs International Raceway © Robert Graham Junior The phone rang, it was my old friend Carlos de Quesada. “I’ve just bought a 935 to restore,” he told me. “Great,” I replied, “which one?” “#009 0004,” announced Carlos. Chassis #009 0004? I had...
911 “Evolutionsserie” Unless you’re attending Luftgekühlt, a 000 event, or perhaps a special Porsche collection visit, a discussion of the Porsche Type 954 is likely to illicit some confusion – even among Porsche enthusiasts. Yet it is precisely those special gatherings where the true rarities of the Porsche world are...
Three-quarter side view of a 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster
In 2018, Porsche celebrated its 70th anniversary by unveiling the 991-generation 911 Speedster, a limited-production model that epitomized the brand’s essence. With only 1,948 units produced, the Speedster paid homage to the year Dr. Ferdinand Porsche crafted his first two-seat roadster in Austria. Drawing inspiration from past Speedster models, including...
Between 1987 and 1990, Porsche forged a remarkable path in American motorsports, with one of its most memorable moments being the team’s short-lived, yet intense, stint in CART/IndyCar. Join us in the first part about the story of this adventure, as the Zuffenhausen-based company tried to establish itself in the...
JLP-4 Porsche 935 in Miller High Life livery on pavement
There are 935s, and then there are 935s… Although almost a hundred Porsche 935s were built between 1975 and 1984, with the factory building some forty two cars and customers building the remainder, JLP-4 was by far the most radical of the Group 5 breed. No Subscription? You’re missing out...
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...
The power unit featured in the new Porsche 911 GT2 is a high-performance evolution version of the six-cylinder horizontally opposed engine first appearing in the 911 Turbo. The two turbochargers now have an even higher air throughput allowing an increase in charge pressure under full load to 2 bar. Output...
For some, motor racing is an inevitability. It is a passion that they are born with and it is just a matter of time before they slip behind the wheel of a racing car. For these chosen few, this inborn factor elevates them to a level above the rest of...
It started with the Porsche 356 As we all know, the 356 was the first globally sold car made by Porsche, and firmly planted Stuttgart on many an enthusiast’s map. It came in a variety of body styles, including roadster, cabriolet, and coupe, and quickly became one of the favorite...
Live on Collecting Cars is an all black 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder offered in superb condition and with low mileage. The car features black metallic exterior paint with a black leather-trimmed interior adorned with yellow seat piping, door accents, seatbelt edging, and steering wheel 12 o’clock marker. It also includes...
A-zug, Austro Daimler, B-zug, C-zug, Ferdinand Porsche, M17-80hp, Rabe, Zugwagen M12 In July 1906, 30-year-old Ferdinand Porsche, who had previously worked for the small Austrian company Lohner, joined Austro-Daimler as chief engineer. He brought with him his development of the so-called “mixed or hybrid drive”—the Mixte: an internal combustion engine...
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...
Issimi is currently offering two Porsche Racing Prototypes; an extensively campaigned 2007 Porsche RS Spyder and a highly desirable and extensive documented 1967 Porsche 910. 2007 Porsche RS Spyder The RS Spyder is the first racing prototype since the 1998 Le Mans winning GT1. Similar to its predecessors, it was...