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FOR SALE: Gorgeous 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Package In Black

Porsche’s list of supercars is rather small, with the Porsche 959, the Carrera GT, and the 911 GT1 the only true “supercars” Porsche has made. Just like the Porsche 959 aimed to do in the 1980s, the Porsche 918 was designed to show just how far todays technology could be...

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The Sonderwunsch Man – Rolf Sprenger

A huge banner adorns the side of this high bay warehouse in Werk 2, announcing the 25th anniversary exhibition of Exclusive from 1st March to 1st May 2011 Rolf Sprenger was a versatile engineer whose Porsche career was founded almost entirely on customer service. “If I want a trailer (caravan)...

20 Most Expensive Porsches Ever

The 20 Most Crazy Expensive & Rare Porsches Ever Sold Updated: December 31, 2022 When it comes to breaking records for expensive cars, nobody comes close to Ferrari. It takes more than $4.5 million to even break into the top 100 most expensive Ferraris ever. Ferrari still dominates the classic...

FOR SALE: Limited-Edition 2019 Porsche GT2 RS with Exclusive Custom Options Up For Sale

Introduced at the 2018 LA Auto Show as a farewell to the 991 series, the GT2 RS Clubsport was Porsche’s ultimate expression of a track-focused, turn-key race car, designed for enthusiasts seeking unparalleled performance in a purpose-built machine. Limited to 200 examples, it immediately became a prized possession for collectors...

FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 (991.2) GT3 RS Weissach Pack

This 2019 Porsche 911 (991.2) GT3 RS is a highly acclaimed performance car designed for track use, and it comes equipped with the highly coveted Weissach Pack. The car is finished in a white exterior with a black leather and Alcantara interior that includes contrast stitching, carbon fiber inlays, and...

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Mike de ‘Udy and the Carrera Six

The formidable Carrera 6 outside the Porsche headquarters, Stuttgart Zuffenhausen, 1966 The Carrera Six, as Porsche officially called the 906, was a radically different car from its predecessor, the 904 GTS. The 904 was a sleek glass fibre bodied racer penned by Butzi Porsche, and it took over as Porsche’s...

FOR SALE: A 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort

1987 Porsche 959 Komfort Patrick Ernzen ©2023 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

The Porsche 959 stands as an iconic symbol of the ’80s, serving as the poster car for a generation. Unlike fleeting trends, this timeless masterpiece is a vehicle that many enthusiasts would eagerly embrace for another exhilarating spin. And as luck would have it, you now have the opportunity to...

Le Mans 24 Hours Porsche 911 Motorsport & Racing Porsche 935 PRR Yesteryear Featured Content & Premium Editorials

Not very “Aerodynameek” and a few too many – Le Mans 1982

Porsche 935 at Mulsanne corner at Le Mans

Martin Raffauf and Chris Hill look under the car with the ACO inspectors. Mechanic Jeff Lateer looks on with the camera. Tech inspection went very well for the 935 as we had Annie Verney with us to “discuss” any issues with the ACO as we proceeded. The Garretson Developments Sports...

FOR SALE: 2016 Porsche 911 R

The Porsche 911 R, unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, was a limited-edition model built for purists. It used the GT3 RS’s 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six, producing 500 horsepower, paired exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox. A lightweight single-mass flywheel and titanium exhaust sharpen response. Carbon fiber panels, a...

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Working for Porsche in Stuttgart in the 1960s Part II

An early 901 prototype from the pre-production series (1964), still without its decorative strip under the door and with a round fuel cap – later this was an oval shape Between the years 1962-1964, South African André Loubser worked for Porsche in Stuttgart. In Part I of this two-part mini-series,...

FOR SALE: 1989 RUF CTR YellowBird Sells for $6,055,000

Almost tripling the highest price paid for a RUF at any auction, Gooding & Co just landed a whopping $6,055,000 for this “Time Capsule” example at their Amelia Island Auction. In the highly competitive world of “Boutique 911” builds, this sale proves the RUF stands on top in the eyes...

The Most Iconic Porsches of the 1960s

Front-angled view of a Porsche 917 finished with the blue and orange Gulf livery.

The 1960s was an important period for the automobile industry. In the States, the classic muscle cars were in the so-called golden phase, bursting with oversized engines and raw horsepower. On the other side of the Atlantic, German carmaker Porsche was also riding a wave, building the blocks for lasting...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsche & Indy – The Tale of Two Worlds (Part 1)

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...

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The rise of the Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo

1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo 2.1 (chassis #911 460 9101) photographed at the Porsche Museum, Stuttgart, Germany, May 2019 The year 1974 will be remembered for many different reasons, depending on where you were living in the world at the time and what caught your eye. For instance, Richard...

FOR SALE: 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey Racing Package

The Porsche 992 GT3 is a track-bred masterpiece meticulously engineered for the road. As Porsche’s most potent naturally aspirated 911, it delivers an unparalleled driving experience characterized by razor-sharp responsiveness and visceral engagement. Power is derived from a 502-horsepower, 4.0-liter flat-six engine which propels the GT3 from zero to 60...

The Porsche 944 Story

Porsche 944 Story

Porsche 944 History & Story The predecessor, the 924, was initially designed for Volkswagen. It was beautifully done by Porsche and the technical concept of front engine and rear transmission was top notch, but it didn’t have the Porsche engine. The natural evolution of the 924 would be to equip it...

FOR SALE: Limited Edition Gunther Werks Speedster Ready for Auction

Gunther Werks was founded on the vision of what if Porsche had continued evolving the 993 model with modern materials and engineering. Beneath the carbon exterior, engineers developed a custom suspension with adjustable coilovers, remote reservoirs, specialized rear control arms, upgraded anti-roll bars, lightweight uprights, and a hydraulic front-end lift...

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Identity Crisis—1970 SCCA Porsche 914-6

For better, and sometimes for worse, corporate culture and business strategy have historically played a significant role in motorsport. Over the years, racecars and racing programs have been created and eliminated for no other reason than to satisfy marketing strategies and brand positioning. While many of us tend to view...

FOR SALE: 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach

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...

FOR SALE: This Perfect 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 Just Sold for $401k

An Eye-Catching Amethyst Metallic 964 Porsche 911 Turbo Fetches Big Money At Auction How about $401,000 for a 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6. Not bad and clearly the Porsche market is still strong for rare and high quality cars. This 1994 Porsche 911 is one of approximately 1,500 Turbo 3.6 models...

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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...

RM Sotheby’s 2018 Amelia Island Sale

Now in its 20th year, RM’s 2018 Amelia Island sale is once again set to take place in March 2018. The auction preview, on the Thursday and Friday, is arranged on the lush oceanfront grounds of The Ritz-Carlton hotel, providing a breathtaking backdrop for the stunning selection of automobiles on...

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...

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...

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End of the road for Porsche’s 919 Hybrid

Nürburgring, 12 May 2018: The Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo (left) just prior to the 24-hour race. Timo Bernhard was on hand to perform several demonstration laps for the eager crowds along with the Museum’s Porsche 956/83-005 (right) which was driven by Hans Stuck In July 2017, Porsche shocked the motorsport...

FOR SALE: 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

The 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is often regarded as one of the best road-legal Porsche 911s of its time. Building on the success of the GT3, it features a naturally aspirated 4.0L DOHC flat-6 engine producing 500 HP and 338 lb-ft of torque. Its striking design includes a large...

Book Review: Racing Porsche with Style

Racing Porsche with Style © Stéphane Coradi This is Stéphane Coradi’s third publication, and the third of his books that I am reviewing. It must be said that Stéphane’s enthusiasm for his work is so irrepressible, it’s contagious. But that is refreshing, because he really encourages the contributors to show...

FOR SALE: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

The Porsche 911 GT3, a high-performance variant of the iconic 911, is renowned for its track-focused capabilities while remaining road-legal. As Porsche’s most powerful non-turbocharged model, it offers a truly engaging and visceral driving experience, with finely-tuned chassis dynamics and remarkable responsiveness to driver inputs. The 911 GT3 also comes...

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Porsche’s Underrated 911s: The G-H-J-K Series from 1974 to 1977

The unsung hero of the range, the standard 911, was also the mainstay of the Porsche line-up during the troubled 1970s. It wasn’t long after the 1973 oil crisis, that infamous moment when OPEC decided to push the price of oil through the roof, that sports car sales began to...

FOR SALE: Custom 1990 Porsche 964 Carrera Coupe 5-Speed 4.0L

This 1990 Porsche 964 Carrera Coupe underwent a meticulous two-year custom build with more than $622,000 invested, excluding the base car. The project included a complete drivetrain overhaul by Rothsport Racing, a bespoke interior by DJ Designs, and extensive modifications to the chassis and body. The car was refinished in...

FOR SALE: Rare Opportunity: Pristine 2010 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

The Porsche 997 GT2 RS is best described as extreme. With a top speed of 209 MPH, it boasts a powerful 620 HP from its twin-turbocharged 3.6L engine, mirroring the Porsche GT1 prototype Le Mans-winning race car. Designed to reclaim Porsche’s engineering dominance, it aimed to surpass the Nürburgring lap...

People & Profiles

It’s been a long journey – the Norbert Singer interview

Norbert Singer, 24 Hours of Le Mans, 1996 Norbert Singer must rank as one of the most successful race engineers in Porsche’s long and glittering motorsport history. Porsche Road & Race spoke to him about his four-decade career with Porsche, the race cars he helped develop and the 24 Hours...

FOR SALE: 1996 Porsche 911 (993) GT2

The 993 Porsche 911 GT2 (or GT as it was initially called) was built in order to meet homologation requirements for the GT2 class racing which had banned all-wheel-drive vehicles by the mid 1990’s. As a two-wheel drive vehicle, the GT2 had significant weight savings as compared to the standard 993...

Motorsport & Racing

Unlikely Le Mans Winner…Twice—1995 Porsche WSC-95 Spyder

Accused of sandbagging at Daytona, two WSC-95 spyders were in storage until called to duty by Team Joest. Porsches by adoption, they took two straight victories at Le Mans in 1996 and ’97 in some of the company’s most improbable successes. “Buoyed by our success at the 1994 Le Mans,”...

FOR SALE: 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6

Low production numbers and a respected heritage make this 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 a standout among air-cooled icons. Currently offered for sale on Bring a Trailer with just 2,494 miles, it comes finished in paint-to-sample non-metallic Slate Gray over a black leather interior. The model’s signature features are combined...

FOR SALE: 2016 Porsche 911 R

The 2016 Porsche 911 R is a testament to pure driving pleasure, combining lightweight construction with high-performance engineering. Tipping the scales at just 3,020 pounds, it is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0L flat-6 engine delivering 500 horsepower. Unlike its GT3 sibling, this model exclusively features a 6-speed manual transmission...

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...

FOR SALE: 2018 Porsche 911 (991.2) GT3 RS ‘Manthey Racing’

Offered for sale via auction on Collecting Cars a sensational track-focused performance car, upgraded by legendary Porsche specialist Manthey Racing at a cost of £64,482. Throughout its production, the Porsche 991.2-generation 911 GT3 RS stood as a pinnacle among driver’s cars. However, for those seeking an even sharper experience, Manthey...

FOR SALE: 1957 Porsche 356 A Speedster Previously Owned By Michael Lang Now On Sale

Collecting Cars is currently offering a 1957 Porsche 356 A Speedster that was purchased and owned for 50 years by the famous co-creator of Woodstock Music & Art Festival, Michael Lang. Michael Lang started out as an owner of a head shop that was based in Coconut Grove, Florida. After...

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...

FOR SALE: This Emory Motorsports 1959 Outlaw Porsche 356A Is For Sale

One of the Best ‘Outlaws’ on the Planet Emory Motorsports is a company that makes the best Porsche “Outlaw” cars. The attention to detail is stunning and there are few more beautiful machines to exist. Now there is a 1959 Porsche 356A sunroof coupe for sale on Bring a Trailer....

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Porsche 963 – An Overview

THE HISTORY The Porsche 963 follows on from a long line of successful cars and racing successes. Porsche 963 , #7 at Daytona during the ROAR test session entering Daytona Turn 6. Photo: Copyright Martin Raffauf Ferdinand Porsche started the company bearing his name in 1949. Almost immediately they started...

FOR SALE: 1994 Porsche 911 (993) – Tuthill SCRS

Offered through Collecting Cars, this example is the first completed example of just 15 Tuthill 911 SCRS builds, a limited run inspired by the 1974 IROC racers. Unlike many rare builds that remain unused, this example has been driven as intended, making it a rare opportunity to own one of...

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911 LoveRS

911 LoveRS: by Jürgen Lewandowski and Bart Lenaerts – © Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale If the title, 911 LoveRS, leaves you with a slight question mark in your mind, turn the pages, and you will quickly get a feel for what the book is all about. 911 LoveRS by Jürgen Lewandowski...

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Porsche 980 Carrera GT vs. Porsche 993 GT2

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Porsche 911 Motorsport & Racing Porsche 934 Porsche 935 PRR Yesteryear Featured Content & Premium Editorials

1983 Sebring 12 Hour – David and Goliath

Bob Akin’s 935, one of the major protagonists in the 1983 Sebring 12 Hour race. It was driven by Bob Akin, John O’Steen and Dale Whittington and finished second overall. (©Brian Cleary) The 1983 Sebring 12 Hour was an epic event. Back then the race was run on the ‘old...

FOR SALE: Reimagined Porsche 911 by Singer Live on BaT

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...

Racing the Porsche 962 with the Garbage Man: Bayside Racing – “Trash is Cash”

History At the start of the IMSA 1987 season, I was working for Bob Akin’s team running a Porsche 962 in IMSA. We did Daytona and Sebring, finished both races, then Akin decided to stop racing (He would briefly return later in 1987). Back then in IMSA, the teams were...

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Signal Green 911 Outlaw checks all the boxes

Original Recipe Among the air-cooled cognoscenti, the original 1973 Carrera RS 2.7 rightly resides in “das Beste vom Besten” 911 pantheon. Designed to meet homologation requirements for Group 4 racing, it blended lightweight construction, aerodynamic enhancements, and a potent 2.7-liter flat-six engine. The legendary Carrera RS was the creation of...

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The Petersen Automotive Museum’s Magnus Walker Urban Outlaw Exhibit

Magnus Walker at entry to new exhibit at Petersen Automotive Museum

All photos by the author and courtesy Magnus Walker. Magnus Lucian Titus Bennett Walker is known for many things, and as many things. Most people just call him Magnus; yet much of the world knows him as the Urban Outlaw Porsche guy. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free...

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The Audiobahn E7: Porsche in the 80s

The Audiobahn E7: Porsche in the 80s 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. The Audiobahn E7: Porsche in the 80s Read the Podcast Transcript B: Hey everyone and...

FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster

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...

F1 Academy race winner Amna Al Qubaisi drives the 911 Dakar

Behind the wheel of the 911 Dakar is a face familiar to the UAE’s diverse and fast-growing community of motorsports fans. Amna Al Qubaisi has emerged as a talent to watch in the world of single-seater racing after the young Emirati won two races in the F1 Academy championship last...

FOR SALE: 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

The Porsche Carrera GT is often hailed as the ultimate analog supercar, combining advanced engineering with a raw, purist driving experience. Powered by a naturally aspirated 5.7-liter V-10 producing 613 horsepower and paired exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission, it demands skill from drivers, free of the intrusive electronic aids...

FOR SALE: Highly Attractive 1993 Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.6

At the Geneva Motor Show in March 1992, the 3.3-litre 964 Turbo S was unveiled sporting air inlet vents in the rear fenders ahead of the wheels, a feature that would become a hallmark of all future 911 Turbos. Later that year, at the Paris Motor Show in the autumn,...

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Mini-Series Porsche GT Racing Part 2

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...

Marketplace: 1966 Porsche 906 Carrera 6

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...

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Porsche Celebrates the 911 GT3

25 years of performance and passion The presentation of the first Porsche 911 GT3 at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 1999 marked the beginning of a new era for the sports car manufacturer from Zuffenhausen. A quarter of a century later, Porsche looks back on the success story...

FOR SALE: 2024 Porsche 911 (992) S/T

To mark the 60th anniversary of the legendary 911, Porsche introduced a unique edition model, the 911 S/T. Inspired by the original performance-driven 911 ST from 1969, this modern version blends features from the 911 GT3 RS with the styling of the 911 GT3 Touring Package, enhanced with specially crafted lightweight components....

FOR SALE: Dua Lipa’s Bespoke 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Up for Grabs

Between her Paris and Prague shows on the 2024–2025 Radical Optimism world tour, Dua Lipa visited Monte Carlo to debut a one-of-a-kind Porsche 911 GT3 RS ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix. Created in collaboration with Porsche, the custom GT3 RS features a vibrant turquoise livery with red, gold, and...

FOR SALE: 1994 Porsche 911 (964) Turbo S Sold For $1.26 Million And Other 911s On Offer

Someone is having a Merry Christmas indeed as Bring A Trailer just closed the auction for a previously featured, No Reserve, extremely rare, well preserved, low mileage 1994 Porsche 911 (964) Turbo S for a whopping $1.26 Million. Though the chance to acquire this uniquely valuable specimen has passed, here...

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A Tribute to the Porsche Taycan

Porsche Mission E

Departing chief Matthias Müller left behind a philosophy for Porsche—and more. At September 2015’s Frankfurt Show he unveiled a shock surprise, a new and gorgeous concept car. Dubbed the Mission E, it was conceived as an all-electric four-passenger, four-door sports car completely reliant on electric power. Developed under R&D chief...

Porsche donates one million euros towards earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria

Porsche donates towards humanitarian cause The earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria has left many people in desperate need. Porsche AG is providing immediate aid to those affected by donating one million euros to “Aktion Deutschland hilft e.V.”, an umbrella group of German humanitarian aid agencies, for this purpose. In...

FOR SALE: 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Speedster

Bring A Trailer is currently offering a 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster equipped with a 1,500cc air-cooled flat-four engine. In September 1954 Porsche launched a new model which was to become a legend – the Speedster. The new open-topped Porsche intended specially for the American market complied with the motto:...

FOR SALE: 1997 Porsche 911 Remastered by Gunther Werks

The 993-generation 1997 Porsche 911 Remastered by Gunther Werks stands as a sports car that continues to captivate even more than two decades later. Now, this automotive gem is slated to be auctioned at the Monterey sale, organized by RM Sotheby’s. What makes this 1997 Porsche 911 Remastered truly special...

Vintage Racecar Articles

Behra’s Hybrid—1959 Behra-Porsche F2

For the burgeoning Formula Two category for 1½-liter cars, French star driver Jean Behra based a new racing car of his own on Porsche components. In 1959, it showed its class by beating the factory Porsches in the year’s biggest F2 race. Built in Modena, Italy, in 1959, for French...

Porsche Cayman 981 – The Story

3rd Generation Porsche Cayman (981) Story & History IMPORTANT NOTE: The 981 was actually the second generation of Cayman. We are referring to it as the third generation on this site because it is the third generation of the Boxster platform. The Cayman and Boxster platforms have been the same...

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Porsche Veteran Roland Kussmaul

Roland Kussmaul

Except perhaps at one or two retirement parties or other formal occasions, no one ever saw Roland Kussmaul wearing a suit and tie. Racing or workshop overalls, Porsche’s pit lane uniform perhaps, even a mere pair of grubby shorts in those shots of the sweltering Dakar where he raced during...

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: Limited-Edition 2011 Porsche 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0 Now Up For Sale!

PCarMarket is currently offering number 503 out of the 600 examples of the 2011 Porsche 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0 with only 202 miles since new! 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...

FOR SALE: This Ultra-Rare 964 Carrera RS 3.8 Could Be Yours

Few Porsches command as much respect as the 964-generation Carrera RS 3.8, an ultra-rare variant that embodies Porsche’s motorsport DNA. Currently available through RM Sotheby’s, this example is one of only 55 ever built, making it one of the most exclusive air-cooled 911s. The 964 generation marked a pivotal evolution...

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The Roar before the Rolex 24

Friday 6 January 2017, Day 1 – the #911 Porsche 911 RSR leads #912 through a corner during testing at Daytona International Speedway The countdown for the Daytona 24 Hours is on. At ‘The Roar before the Rolex 24,’ drivers and teams used this past weekend at the Daytona International...

FOR SALE: Extraordinary 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

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...

FOR SALE: 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

The 993 Carrera 4S, available from 1995 to 1998 as a 1996 model year onward, was a unique addition to the Porsche lineup. It took the powertrain of the 993 Carrera 4 and housed it in the widebody 993 Turbo shell, featuring 18″ alloy wheels. This model was equipped with...

FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2004 Porsche 911 (996) Turbo With X50 Performance Package

Collecting Cars is currently offering a low mileage example of a 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo equipped with the optional X50 Performance Package. The optional X50 Performance Package gave the base Turbo larger K24 turbochargers and intercoolers, a revised ECU and a quad-pipe exhaust, raising the engine’s output from 415 to 450 bhp and...

FOR SALE:1960 Porsche RS60 Sypder to Pebble Beach

The leading Porsche of Gooding & Company’s Pebble Beach Auctions is undoubtedly this incredibly maintained 1960 Porsche RS60 (Estimate: $5,500,000 – $6,500,000). Unveiled in January 1960, the RS60 represented the ultimate evolution of Porsche’s aluminum-bodied, four-cam Spyder. Improving upon its predecessors, the RS60 featured a larger cockpit, unequal-length wishbone rear...

FOR SALE: This 37K-Mileage 1958 Porsche 356A Speedster Could Be Yours!

This 37K-Mileage 1958 Porsche 356A Speedster Could Be Yours!

The Porsche 356A Speedster is a beautiful car and an important part of Porsche’s long motoring history. There’s a 1958 version of the car for sale at Bring A Trailer right now. This Porsche has remained under the ownership of a single family from 1967 to 2022 and joined the 1987 La Carrera...

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Modifications to Make My 991.1 GT3 RS a Better Track Car

Porsche 991.1 GT3 RS on track

Modifying cars is nothing new—in fact, there’s a multi-hundred-billion-dollar industry backing this hobby. It’s the primary reason many of us have fostered a deeper interest in automobiles, as the process of individualization is an inherently satisfying one. As opposed to some of the more superficial fads and trends propagated by...

FOR SALE: Rare and Collectible 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight Up for Auction

One of only 200 units produced, this 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight is a cornerstone of Porsche’s motorsport legacy. Offered at RM Sotheby’s Paris auction on February 4, 2025, it carries an estimated value of $950,000 to $1,250,000. Built to homologate the 911 for international GT racing, the...

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A Sting in the Tale

Le Mans 24 Hours, 31 May-1 June 1986: Start of the race – Porsches dominate the lead group In Part 1, Stories from Le Mans – with a Porsche flavour, our intrepid scribbler who hails from that beautiful part of South Africa, the Western Cape, shares with us some hilarious...

FOR SALE: 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster

The 1989 model of Porsche’s 911 Speedster model lineup is arguably one of the most recognizable as the 911 Speedster was the 1st descendant of the esteemed 356 Speedster, which is known to have built the foundation of Porsche’s reputation in the United States, both on the road and on...

FOR SALE: Near-Perfect 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

The Porsche 997 GT2 RS is a beast, a machine built to push limits. With a top speed of 209 MPH, it boasts a powerful 620 HP from its twin-turbocharged 3.6L engine, mirroring the Porsche GT1 prototype Le Mans-winning race car. Designed to reaffirm Porsche’s technological superiority, it aimed to...

FOR SALE: Rare 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport for Sale

In June 2017, Porsche introduced the 991 GT2 RS at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. This iteration of the GT2 RS features a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine generating 700 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful production 911 to date. The 991 GT2 RS stands out...

75 years of Porsche sports cars: Porsche celebrates a success story

Celebrating the birth of a legendary brand In 1948, Ferry Porsche realized his dream of a sports car: with his team, he produced the Porsche 356 ‘No. 1’ Roadster. It marked the birth of a legendary brand and laid the foundation for an exemplary success story for the Porsche legend....

Porsche 911 (G-Series) – The Story

Porsche 911 (G-Series) - The Story

Porsche 911 (G-Series) (1973 – 1989) Story & History G-Model – The 2nd Generation Porsche 911 Premiere: September 12, 1973 IAA Frankfurt Starting with the model year 1968, Porsche internally assigned a letter to each model year – MY1968 was “A”, MY1969 was “B” and so on. Model year 1974...

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Porsche eFuel: The Revolution We’ve (Possibly) Been Waiting For

Around a year ago, we wrote an article about the future of Porsche powertrains, covering full electric, hybrid, and sustainable fuel. At that time, the biggest push for sustainable fuel was the development of E100, or bio-fuel ethanol from grains and organic waste products. Since then, Porsche has continued to...

FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

Porsche has continued the use of the naturally-aspirated 4.0L 9A1 flat-6 power plant in the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3, with that engine carrying over untouched in the GT3 Touring. With its astronomical 9,000 rpm redline, the GT3 Touring produces 502 hp @ 8,400 rpm and 346 lb-ft of torque @ 6,250...

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The Porsche Carrera 911 RS 2.7: Fifty Years of Perfection

Imagine, if you will, that you are in Paris, France, in October 1972. There is an automobile show, a fairly large one, currently happening at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles convention center, and all the big names you know of are there. Renault, Peugeot, Ferrari, Aston Martin, the whole...

The White Collection breaks $30M at auction

You already read about our preview of The White Collection auction here on Stuttcars. Fifty-five Porsches, mostly in white, with a few tractors thrown in for color, were carefully amassed by one man over several years. Stored in a white building with white floors and walls, it was enough to...

People & Profiles

Rolf Stommelen – a driver for all circumstances

Mont Ventoux, 18 June 1967 – Rolf Stommelen won this hillclimb driving a Porsche 910/8 Bergspyder Rolf Stommelen was one of Germany’s leading racing drivers for over a decade and if as the title (above) of his biography implies, he could drive anything anywhere, this was largely true. Although his...

FOR SALE: 1963 Porsche 356B Carrera 2 Sunroof Coupe

Background Introduced at the 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Porsche 356 Carrera marked the first appearance of this legendary performance car nameplate. Central to the Carrera’s spec sheet was the special race-bred engine developed since 1952. Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann was tasked with reworking the classic Porsche flat-four into a world-class...

FOR SALE: 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S

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....

FOR SALE: 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

One of just 600 ever made, this 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 has only 319 miles and is among the most revered models of the 997 generation. Seen as a spiritual successor to the legendary 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7, it is currently up for grabs on PCARMARKET. Most...

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Porsche Speedster

PORSCHE Speedster: Legends 1954–2020 by Andreas Gabriel, Manfred Hering & Achim Kubiak © Berlin Motor Books There is a model in Porsche’s family line-up that receives little coverage and, as a result, it does not enjoy the attention it so richly deserves. The Speedster played an extremely important role in...

FOR SALE: 1955 Porsche 356 and 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera

There are two interesting Porsches on offer at Bring a Trailer today: a 1955 Porsche 356 1500S Speedster coming from a long-term ownership and a 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Targa 5-Speed that has only had one owner since new. 1955 Porsche 356 1500S Speedster Delivered new to the US...

FOR SALE: Irish Green 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach Pack

The 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS is painted in custom-ordered, non-metallic Irish Green and comes with the Weissach Package, featuring exposed carbon fiber on the hood and roof panel. The car is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8L flat-six engine that was factory rated at 700 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of...

Porsche Macan 95B.1 – The Story

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1st Generation Porsche Macan (95B.1) Story & History Macan (2014 – 2018) Official photos: 2013 November 19, GTS 2015 October 28 / Premiere: 2013 November 19, Los Angeles Auto Show / Market launch: 2014 April 5, GTS 2015 October 28 2014 – 2018 Macan Technical Specifications Development As the Macan...

FOR SALE: This One-Off Porsche Boasts One Of The Most Flamboyant Specs You’ll Ever See

This 993-generation Porsche 911 Turbo S is the result when an unlimited budget accompanies extreme fantasy. There’s no other way to look at it. It was a one-off build originally commissioned by a former Kuwaiti prime minister. The 1998 Turbo S immediately stands out with its ‘Vanilla Yellow’ paint. It’s...

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...

Notable Chassis

Works Porsche (Chassis #962-006)

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...

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