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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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Porsche 911SC 3.0 for Bonneville

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FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2016 Porsche 911 R

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...

Porsche Type 540 America Roadster

The 1952 Porsche America Roadster

The day before I was to leave for the Highlands Motoring Festival (Highlands, North Carolina), in 2022, I got a call from Mark Chmar, the co-chairman of the event. He wanted to know if I could be there by 8:00am the following morning. There was a drive sponsored by Porsche...

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FOR SALE: 2008 Porsche 911 GT2

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...

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FOR SALE: Low-Mileage 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Up For Grabs

In June 2017, Porsche unveiled the Type 991 GT2 RS at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine, the 991 GT2 RS produces 700 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful production 911 ever built. Unlike its predecessors, this model features...

Porsche News

Contributor Richard Wiley is honoured

Richard Wiley at Le Mans 24H, 2019 PORSCHE ROAD & RACE is proud to announce that contributor Richard Wiley was recently honoured by the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists. Following his passion for writing on all things motoring and motorsport related over several decades, the honour of Fellow of...

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FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T

To the untrained eye, the Carrera T may appear to be a bare-bones and sparingly equipped 911 at first glance. With a brief history lesson – and by taking a closer, more discerning look – it becomes clear that this really is not the case. The 911 has always been...

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FOR SALE: 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Package

This 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder is the only U.S.-delivered example factory-ordered without paint and Nomex lightweight Alcantara bucket seats. It features the sought-after Weissach Package, a $84,000 option that reduces weight by 90 pounds through magnesium wheels, titanium chassis bolts, and lightweight brake components. Introduced at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto...

Austro-Daimler

Austro-Daimler ADS-R “Sascha” Diagram

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Notable Chassis

1975 Le Mans GT Winner: The 1974 Porsche RSR 911 460 9065

John Fitzpatrick in Porsche RSR Carrera at Le Mans in 1975

Ed note: The history of specific chassis used in notable races decades ago can be hard to verify but are significant to fans of Porsche and vintage racing enthusiasts. Information presented are the thoughts, data, and opinions of the author. Enjoy! This is the story of what happened to a...

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FOR SALE: Gorgeous 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

With a power output of 408 hp, outstanding vehicle dynamics and emphatically sporty equipment, the 997.2 Carrera GTS ascends to the pinnacle of the Carrera model series. 23 hp more than the 911 Carrera S enable the GTS – available as Coupé and Cabriolet – with 3.8-litre engine to close...

People & Profiles

Unsung Hero: Peter Falk

Even thirty years after his retirement from Porsche, engineer and test driver Peter Falk could still be seen the occasional Porsche gathering, a measure of both his commitment to the brand and the 911. Of all the men who had worked on the 911, he had perhaps a more sustained...

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FOR SALE: Porsche 917K with unique history

The undisputed King The Porsche 917, conceived in the late 1960s, emerged from Porsche’s strategic intent to conquer the World Sportscar Championship, particularly the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This ambition materialized through exploiting a loophole in the homologation requirements, allowing the creation of a vehicle with unprecedented speed and...

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FOR SALE: Pristine Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer For Sale

Well, that didn’t take long. In February, Singer Vehicle Design celebrated its 300th restoration work, a Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer – Classic Study. That exact vehicle has now popped up for sale on RM Sotheby’s online site. Dubbed the ‘Sotto’ Commission by the owner, the Porsche started out as...

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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....

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FOR SALE: Ultra-Rare ’73 Porsche 911 Carrera RS in Gulf Orange

FIA regulation changes after the 1972 season ended the Porsche 917’s dominance in World Sportscar Championship racing, prompting Porsche to focus on the 2.4L 911S as the foundation for their racing efforts. It evolved into the Carrera 2.7 RS, where “RS” stood for Renn Sport, meaning motorsport. Engineers reduced weight...

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FOR SALE: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring In PTS British Racing Green

For those already in the know, the GT3 Touring model is as exceptional as it has become familiar over the past few years, particularly to the most diehard driving purists and deeply-rooted Porsche enthusiasts. For those wondering, “Hey, what’s the diff?”, the Touring is essentially a gentleman’s version of its...

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FOR SALE: This 1998 RUF Turbo R Could Be The Ultimate Air-Cooled 911

1998 RUF Turbo R Zach Brehl ©2024 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

Starting as a modest service station in Pfaffenhausen, Germany, within a mere three decades, RUF quickly evolved into a hub for creating some of the most exceptional super sports cars in the world. Alois Ruf Junior, inspired by his father’s enterprise, cultivated a profound love for automobiles, especially the Porsche...

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Why was 1983 a good year in Group C?

1983 Porsche 956 chassis #110 – Matthew Howell © 2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s The 1983 Group C World Endurance Championship was arguably one of the most exciting and competitive racing seasons in years. So, why was 1983 a good year in Group C? Well, this was the first year...

Porsche

Porsches in TV & Streaming Shows

While Porsches have appeared many times on the big screen, they have also shown up over and over again on the small screen. Much like with the movies, if we listed every show with a Porsche, it’d be a small novella, so we’ll focus on the shows that have a...

People & Profiles

Hans Mezger: 1929 to 2020

Porsche mourns the death of Hans Mezger – this photo was taken in 2007 It was with great sadness that the motoring and motorsport world learned last week of the passing of Hans Mezger, Porsche engineer extraordinaire. He died at the age of 90 years, having grown up and lived...

Book Reviews

Porsche 904

Porsche 904 by Jürgen Lewandowski © Delius Klasing Verlag The introduction of the Porsche 904 Carrera GTS, to give it its full name, marked the beginning of an unprecedented period of race car development for the Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen factory. Not only did every year from 1964 to 1969 see a new...

Book Reviews

The Monza 1000km: 1965-2008

The author starts his book, The Monza 1000km: 1965-2008, by calling the first chapter, the years between 1965-1971, the ‘Golden Years’ and he is not the only one to do so. While the cars were rather ‘explosive’ in their performance, drivers and team personalities could also be rather explosive in...

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FOR SALE: 911 Sally Special By Porsche And Pixar

In less than a week the Monterey Car Week will start, and they have just announced a very exciting update. RM Sotheby’s will be auctioning a one-off Porsche 911. The one-off was created in close collaboration with Pixar and was inspired by Sally Special from the Cars franchise. Proceeds of...

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Dr Ulrich Bez – father of the 993

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...

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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FOR SALE: Well-Preserved 1973 Porsche 911E Coupe For Sale!

European Collectibles is proud to present a 1973 Porsche 911E Coupe that is one of the 1,366 911E Coupes produced for the model year. This exceptional example of 1973 Porsche 911E Coupe is reported to be still wearing its original Bahia Red paintwork over a black interior. The exterior trim...

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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...

Porsche Life Yesteryear Porsche News Homepage Feature

Live stream event: 75 Years of Porsche sports cars

75 years of challenges and success Porsche is celebrating a success story that is characterized by a pioneering spirit, engineering acumen, and courage. 75 years ago, Ferry Porsche realized his dream of a sports car. With the Porsche 356 No.1 Roadster, he and his team laid the foundation for the...

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FOR SALE: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

Paying tribute to the limited-edition 997.2 GT3 RS, this 2022 Porsche 992 GT3 Touring, listed for sale on PCARMARKET, boasts a range of bespoke features created through Porsche’s Sonderwunsch Factory Commissioning (Special Wishes) program. Finished in a Paint to Sample Grey Black, a shade originally offered for the 997.2 GT3...

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FOR SALE: 1988 Porsche 959

Listed for auction on Bring a Trailer is a legendary Porsche 959 with a current bid exceeding $1.3 million. Originally built as a Group B rally car, the 959 was Porsche’s original supercar. Porsche eventually built in a limited run of 337 units. When it hit the road, the 959...

Notable Chassis

Porsche 935 – Chassis #002

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People & Profiles

André Lotterer (GER)

Born: 19 November 1981 Where: Duisburg, Germany Lives: Tokyo, Japan Height: 1.84m Although it is his first year as a Porsche LMP1 works driver, German-born André Lotterer needs little by way of an introduction. Lotterer, it seems, was born to race, having attended races with his father from a young...

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FOR SALE: 1984 Porsche 962

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...

Rennsport Reunion

Porsche announces Grand Marshals for Rennsport Reunion 7

Icons of Porsche – Taken seriously! Icons of Porsche is not just the theme for Rennsport Reunion 7, but represents the talented people who have pushed the limits, taken risks and bravely driven Porsche to success over the past 75 years as a sports car marque. Porsche Cars North America...

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FOR SALE: 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

In the world of street-legal Porsches, it’s tough to beat the ever-popular yet reliable 911 GT3 RS. Even with money to burn, try finding one that’s for sale. Most dealers have their VIP clientele, who are already in line for the dealer’s allotment of special-order cars. Hence, when this rarity...

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Marketplace: Porsche 944 “Safari Rally Specification”

Mud and rain welcome This is a Porsche 944 that’s been converted to Safari-specification by the team of specialists over at Rindt Vehicle Design, with increased ground clearance thanks to its adjustable Nitron suspension, a sump guard, a triple spotlight pod, and a slew of other rally modifications. The Porsche 944 won a...

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FOR SALE: 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2

The Car You Need Say hello to your next Porsche. This 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 is a gorgeous example. Painted red over a tan leather interior, the car is in fantastic condition and is currently for sale on Bring a Trailer. Featuring a 3.6-liter flat six-cylinder engine with a...

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A Crest for Porsches: The History of the Crest

Max Hoffman in the USA When Prof. Ferdinand Porsche and Albert Prinzing met Max Hoffman at the Paris Salon in October of 1950, they knew that a powerful new personality was entering their world. Memorably saying “I was not 100 percent for Porsches. I was 1,000 percent for Porsches!” Hoffman...

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Porsche’s 964 Carrera Cup USA Edition in Retrospect

Thirty years after its inception, the 1992 Porsche 964 Carrera Cup USA Edition continues to establish its footing in the fabled “Porsche Pantheon.” Seldom seen in collections, let alone on the street, air-cooled 911 aficionados often hesitate when recalling the specifics of the mythical lightweight whose purpose was never realized....

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FOR SALE: 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS ‘MR’

Introduced as the most powerful and high-performance production 911 variant ever built, the Porsche 991 GT2 RS boasts a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter engine delivering 700 HP to the rear wheels. The 991-generation GT2 RS is based on the 911 Turbo, inheriting its wide rear fenders and integrated side air intakes. It comes with louvered...

Book Reviews

Ferdinand Porsche: Genesis of Genius

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:...

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911 Carrera RS 2.7

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....

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FOR SALE: This Rosso Corsa Porsche 918 Spyder With ‘Psychedelic Design’ Livery

Porsche 918 'Weissach' Spyder Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

The 918 Spyder, a hybrid marvel and successor to the renowned 959 and Carrera GT, opened a door for customization previously unseen in Porsche’s production cars. Buyers of the top-tier Weissach Package-equipped 918 Spyders could choose factory-applied wraps emulating historic Porsche liveries, such as Martini and the ‘Salzburg’ scheme. However,...

Motorsport & Racing PRR Yesteryear

Early 1980 IMSA GT Championship

John Fitzpatrick during practice for the Sebring 12-hour race in 1980

Bob Garretson in #009 00030 during practice for the 1980 Daytona 24 hours. This is the original 1979 factory configuration on this car By the time that we reached the IMSA Riverside Los Angeles Times Grand Prix in April, the Dick Barbour Racing team’s IMSA GT championship season had been...

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FOR SALE: 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic

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...

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Dick Barbour Racing at the 1980 Le Mans 24 Hours

Chassis #000 00023 gets a check out on the autobahn by the Kremer brothers prior to Le Mans. Manfred Kremer drove it Erwin Kremer and Jerry Woods followed in a 928 chase car. Le Mans in 1980 was in kind of a transition. The Porsche 935 K3 had won the...

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Austro-Daimler Winner Prince Henry Trophy 1910

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FOR SALE: 3K-Mile 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

Simply stated, the Porsche 918 Spyder was a mid-engined, plug-in hybrid supercar. The Spyder was powered by a naturally-aspirated 4.6-liter V8 engine that was capable of producing 608 horsepower (453 kW). Paired with this engine are two electric motors that deliver an additional 279 horsepower each, for a cumulative combined total of 887...

Misc

Owning a Porsche: Is It Really Different from Driving Everyday Cars?

For many car enthusiasts, owning a Porsche is a dream come true. Renowned for their exceptional performance, timeless design, and engineering brilliance, Porsches have a reputation that precedes them. But while the dream is alluring, the reality of owning and daily driving one of these iconic cars comes with unique...

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FOR SALE: This 1,100-Mile Singer Vehicle Design Porsche 911 can be yours for $1.1 Million

Porsche restomods from Singer Vehicle Design do not come cheap. However, ordering one directly from the carmaker is not just about having the funds. In fact, about a year ago, the ever-growing waiting list for a new build sat at roughly three years! Those unwilling to wait for their custom...

Porsche 962

Porsche Legend Hans-Joachim Stuck

His name is inseparable from the Porsche 962. When Hans-Joachim Stuck climbed into the cockpit of the Group C prototype in the mid-1980s, it marked the most successful chapter of his long career. Renowned for his ability to maintain a relentless pace over long distances and for the meticulous feedback...

Porsche 918

FOR SALE: 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

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...

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FOR SALE: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring

RM Sotheby’s is thrilled to offer this rare and stunning 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring. Finished in its original Black with a Leatherette and Corduroy interior, this highly sought-after car will be auctioned on November 2, with an estimated value of $650,000 to $800,000 The Carrera RS debuted...

Book Reviews

Book Review: Porsche – The Golden Years

Porsche – The Golden Years: Leonardo Acerbi © Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale It is always a pleasure when a top-quality book lands on my desk, so when Porsche – The Golden Years arrived at the Porsche Road & Race offices, I was especially pleased. We had the pleasure of reviewing Ferrari...

Engines

Porsche twin-cam 6-cylinder engine

Corsica Rally, 1967: Vic Elford and David Stone driving a Porsche 911 2.0 R Not a company to stand still for long, Porsche was constantly looking for ways to improve its engines in the ‘60s. Somehow the Type 916 twin-cam 6-cylinder engine always seemed to miss the limelight…not anymore! The...

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FOR SALE: 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S 3.6 Package

This 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S 3.6 Package is a stunning example of one of the 17 “Package” models produced with standard Turbo bodywork for the North American market. It is a gorgeous example despite showing over 41k miles on the odometer. Designed as an exclusive swan-song offering for the...

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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...

The Audiobahn Podcast

The Audiobahn E1: The Porsche 356

Episode One: The Porsche 356 Summary 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. In our first-ever Audiobahn episode, we’re starting with where the 911 began: the Porsche 356. Read...

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FOR SALE: Limited-Edition Porsche 997 GT2 RS For Sale

The Porsche 997 GT2 RS is an incredibly fast machine, boasting a factory-rated top speed of 209 MPH and delivering 620 HP from its twin-turbocharged 3.6L engine, tuned to the same specs as the Le Mans-winning Porsche GT1 prototype. Built to showcase Porsche’s engineering prowess, it aimed to reclaim the...

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The romantic tale of two Silver Arrows

Did you know that 2023 sees the Porsche 356 C turning 60? We think it’s a birthday still worth celebrating, even in a year with so much else going on in it. This fine example has been living in a garage in Bielefeld for more than half its life and...

Motorsport & Racing

African Assault – 1984 March 84G-Porsche

I couldn’t quite pinpoint why, during the research and writing of this profile, that I kept hearing the Lennon/McCartney hit “Come Together” somewhere in the back of my head. I have often used the metaphor of how some of the most interesting motor racing tales are based on an almost...

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A Hot Number. Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0

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Porsche Life

How to Research Provenance Before You Buy a Porsche

Porsche 911 Carrera M491 being unloaded from a trailer

Porsche ownership is as much about history as it is about performance. Every car, from the earliest 356 to the latest 911, carries a story. Some were meticulously maintained by careful owners, while others endured track days, aggressive road use, or years of neglect in storage. Before committing to a...

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Porsche Legend Hans Herrmann: 1928-2026

Hans Herrmann’s career was marked by numerous victories and unforgettable moments at Le Mans, the Mille Miglia, and the Targa Florio. His technical expertise and ability to perform under the toughest conditions made him one of the most successful drivers of his time. He passed away on January 9, 2026,...

Porsche 911

FOR SALE: 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Cup 3.8 RSR

Porsche produced just 45 examples of the 993-based 3.8 RSR between 1996 and 1998 for IMSA and international GT competition. One of these rare cars is now listed on Bring a Trailer, and its RSR specification makes it eligible for a range of popular historic racing series. Chassis 98077 was...

Porsche 911

FOR SALE: 2024 Porsche 911 S/T Heritage Design

Inspired by decades of marque tradition, Porsche introduced the 2024 911 S/T as a limited-production model celebrating 60 years of the iconic 911. This example, listed on Bring a Trailer with just 114 miles, is number 1,135 of 1,963 units produced—a figure that nods to the 911’s debut year. True...

Porsche Lists

The Definitive List of the Fastest Production Porsches Ever

The Ultimate Guide to the Fastest Porsches What’s Here Fastest Porsches by 0 to 60 mph by 1/4 Mile Time by Top Speed by Most Powerful In Detail Fastest Porsche (new & old) Fastest Porsche 911 (new & old) Fastest 911 Turbo (new & old) Nurburgring Porsche Records We recently...

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: 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach

Initially shown as a concept at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the 918 Spyder combined classic Porsche qualities with bleeding-edge technical capability; it featured an innovative hybrid drivetrain that promised to impart otherworldly performance with low fuel consumption and long electric range. Met with an ecstatic reception from the motoring...

The Story

Porsche 911 (992) – The Story

Porsche 911 (992) (2019 – Present) Story & History Type 992 – The 8th Generation Porsche 911 Porsche 911 992 Carrera Coupé/Targa/Cabriolet Official photos: 2018 November 27 / Premiere: 2018 November 27 at Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles / Market launch: 2019 (as a 2020 model) The design of the...

People & Profiles

Peter Perfect, Part 1

“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...

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...

For Sale

FOR SALE: 1988 Porsche 911 3.2 Club Sport

When Porsche wanted to build a 911 2.7 RS for the 1980’s, it came up with the Carrera 3.2 Club Sport, a car which much like an RS has gone on to become a sought-after classic. In common with its RS predecessor, the key to the Club Sport is weight,...

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Every Porsche Tells A Story – 1969 Porsche 911 S

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FOR SALE: 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

The Porsche Carrera GT is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and coveted models in the world of exotic cars. Built on a lightweight 220-pound carbon-fiber chassis, it boasts advanced engineering throughout, including a 5.7-liter V-10 engine producing 605 horsepower and 435 lb-ft of torque. Paired with a...

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FOR SALE: Ultra-Rare 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 Heads To Auction

The Porsche 911 GT2, primarily built for racing but still road-legal, has a lineage tracing back to the iconic 1973 911 Carrera RS. Named after the FIA’s GT2 category, it debuted in 1993 with the Type 993 model, which many consider the most beautiful 911. First seen in prototype form...

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...

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FOR SALE: Extraordinary 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

Porsche introduced the 997 GT2 RS in the United States in October 2010 with an initial price of $245,000 MSRP. Today, one of the 500 produced models is up for auction at Bring A Trailer, with the current highest bid standing at $511,000 as of this writing. This not only...

People & Profiles

Richard Attwood – eight decades young and still going strong

Richard Attwood relaxing between stints in the Drivers’ Paddock during the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed On 4 April this year, Richard Attwood will celebrate his 80th birthday, but speaking to him just a few months back about his win at Kyalami in ’69, you would not have thought as...

People & Profiles

Patrick Pilet (FRA)

Patrick Pilet, Porsche driver of #92, at the Silverstone 6h, 10 – 12 April 2015 Born: 8 October 1981 Where: Auch, France Lives: Le Chesnay, France Marital status: Married Height/Weight: 1.76 m/67 kg Hobbies: Golf, cycling, fitness, cinema He is a man for all occasions. Regardless of the championship, Patrick...

Rennsport Reunion

Rennsport Reunion 7: Opening highlights

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...

Book Reviews

ROFGO Collection

ROFGO Collection by Doug Nye – © Porter Press International Most motorsport enthusiasts will have attended historic races, events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed or Revival, or similar events in the USA, where the familiar and much-admired Gulf orange and blue race cars have competed or been on...

Luftgekühlt

Luftgekühlt 9: Just add water

Patrick Long For the best part of 20 years, Patrick Long was a Porsche factory driver. Having hung up his helmet at the end of 2021, today he remains a competition advisor for Porsche Motorsport, heading up North America’s young driver development program. But away from the circuit, for countless...

For Sale

FOR SALE: 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS ‘Weissach’

The Porsche 991 GT2 RS, unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in June 2017, set a new benchmark as the most powerful production 911. It features a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine producing 691 horsepower and is equipped with a seven-speed PDK transmission, a first for the GT2 series. Porsche claims...

Events

Stuttgart Stampede: Porsches at Concorso Ferrari

Concorso Ferrari in Farmington Connecticut was a spectacle once again. Hosted by the Hometown foundation since launching in 2001, Concorso Ferrari & Friends has raised nearly $2 million in support of Connecticut Children’s. More than just a car show, this remarkable event powers essential medical programs and services while spreading...

The Story

Porsche 904 – The Story

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.

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FOR SALE: Singer DLS “Dynamics and Lightweighting Study”

Highlights One of 75 examples created by Singer Vehicle Design 4.0L, naturally aspirated 500HP, 9,000rpm air-cooled flat six engine developed by Williams Advanced Engineering Approximately only 2,200lbs due to extensive carbon fiber, magnesium, and titanium components Extensive motorsport engineering by Williams Advanced Engineering, including front and rear suspension, Brembo carbon...

Porsche Carrera GT

The Porsche Carrera GT Story

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...

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FOR SALE: 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,...

Kalmar Automotive

KALMAR Automotive’s Beyond Adventure Namibia

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Porsche Life

Following the Komenda Line

Entering Porsche’s World He was not in the first wave, that small group of engineers supporting Ferdinand Porsche when he decided to set up his own engineering consultancy at the end of 1930. They were chief designer Karl Rabe, engine man Josef Kales, chassis specialist Josef Zahradnik and drive-train designer...

Book Reviews

Kussmaul Chronicles

For starters, when you pick up your copy of Kussmaul Chronicles, you can jettison any preconceived ideas of reading a ‘normal’ book on the story of an engineer and his years spent at Porsche. That way, with a clear mind, you will be better prepared for the unexpected when you...

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FOR SALE: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring ‘70 Years Porsche Australia Edition’

Collecting Cars is offering you a chance to own a rare performance car: a 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring ‘70 Years Porsche Australia Edition’. Only 26 units were made and the 26th example is currently on display at Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Australia is an important market for Porsche, and...

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FOR SALE: Stunning 1956 Porsche 550 Spyder For Sale

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...

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FOR SALE: Bid Now To Own This Stunning 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Targa

Collecting Cars is auctioning a stunning example of the 964-generation Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Targa. This particular example is offered by its seller in highly original condition, despite having 104,954 miles already on its odometer. The car comes with the iconic Porsche paintwork, Guards Red,and features a black removable targa...

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FOR SALE: 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

The Carrera GT production car was unveiled in March 2003 at the Geneva motor show in Switzerland. Following great sales success, the target was raised from 1000 to 1500 cars, but finally 1270 Carrera GT supercars were produced. The cars were made between September 2003 and April 2006. In 2 years...

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FOR SALE: Singer Classic Turbo

Highlights Singer “Turbo Study” honors the Porsche 930 Turbo unveiled in 1975 New and recently completed example! 450hp, 400 lb-ft of torque – 3.8L twin-turbo intercooled flat six engine 6-speed manual transmission, hydraulic steering, rear wheel drive Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, front axle lift system Lightweight bespoke carbon fiber body...

Book Reviews

Works Porsche 956 – The Definitive History

Works Porsche 956 – The Definitive History: by Serge Vanbockryck – © Porter Press International I met the author, Serge Vanbockryck, a good number of years back at the Le Mans 24 Hours, and since then I have known him to be the quiet, hardworking PR manager for the Chev...

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