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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...
2023 RUF CTR ANNIVERSARY
In 1987, the RUF CTR-1 Yellowbird achieved unprecedented fame as it became the world’s first viral sensation.  The Yellowbird earned the title of the world’s fastest production car, reaching a remarkable top speed of 211 MPH at the challenging Nürburgring Nordschleife. This exclusive, handcrafted automobile, based on a Porsche 911,...
Autograph card signed by Jürgen Barth (ca. 1980) More books have been written about Porsche than any other car company so the publication in English of another tome is hardly headline news until you realise that the author, exceptionally, is a Porsche insider, but not just any insider. Jürgen Barth...
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,...
Nick Tandy, Porsche works driver, Le Mans 24H, 2016 Born: 5 November 1984 Where: Bedford, UK Lives: Bedford, UK Marital status: Married, 1 child Height/Weight: 1.78 m/71 kg Hobbies: Badminton, darts, golf, iRacing When Nick Tandy clinched Porsche’s 17th overall victory at the long distance classic in 2015, he fulfilled...
Porsche 959 History & Story 1985-1988, 1992-1993 Premiere of concept car: 1983 September 15, IAA Frankfurt motor show Premiere of rallye car: 1985 January with 911 engine, 1985 October with 959 engine Premiere of street car: 1985 September 12, IAA Frankfurt motor show Starting from January 1982, the World Rally Championship was run...
Developed in the early 1980s as a Group B rally competitor, the Porsche 959 debuted as a concept at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show. Although the intended racing series was ultimately cancelled, Porsche moved forward with limited production in 1987. Merging advanced racing technology with road-going capability, the 959 remains...
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...
1972 Porsche 911 2.4 S, Inchydoney Hotel, West Cork, Ireland – we were peppered with heavy rain showers on the day of the photo shoot. You could almost draw a line from the clouds above past the back of the car, and see that we were getting drenched, but just...
Launched in 1993, the Carrera RSR 3.8 was designed as a ready-to-race variant of the Carrera RS. Sharing the RS’s widebody shell, it featured an aluminum hood, lightweight doors, thinner side and rear glass, and an adjustable rear wing. Powering the RSR 3.8 was an air-cooled, naturally aspirated six-cylinder Type...
A true collector’s piece from Porsche’s legendary Zuffenhausen factory, this 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is one of just 1,270 units produced and among only 644 delivered to the United States. Its 5.7L mid-mounted V-10 engine delivers 605 HP, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and a twin-disc ceramic dry clutch....
1995 Porsche Kremer K8
Round 2 Held for a second year at historic Weathertech Raceway, Laguna Seca, the 2022 Velocity Invitational is poised to offer the finest combination of vintage racing and luxury lifestyle in North America. Last year’s event included a world-class display of Porsche 917s, many of which went out on track...
The Porsche 550 was the brand’s first production racing car, designed to be both street legal and track-ready, allowing drivers to race and then drive it home. A unique engine, developed by Ernst Fuhrmann, powered the 550. This flat DOHC engine had four overhead camshafts, similar to the Porsche Type...
This rare Porsche 911 Type 964 variant, the Carrera RS 3.8 which is currently offered for sale on Bring A Trailer, was produced in very limited numbers, with only 55 units built towards the end of the 964’s production. Based on the Carrera Cup race car, the RS 3.8 featured...
Definitive List of the Best Racing Cars Porsche Has Ever Raced Porsche Race Cars Porsche 917 Porsche 550 Spyder Porsche 718 Porsche 904 Porsche 935/77 Porsche 935/78 ‘Moby Dick’ Porsche 911 RSR 2.14 Turbo Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 Porsche 919 Hybrid Porsche 911 GT1 98 Porsche 936 Spyder...
Factory recommissions the famous Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar The recommissioning has been carried out over the past few months by the Porsche Heritage and Museum team together with their colleagues from Porsche Classic. A car that can survive 8,700 miles in the deserts and savannahs of Africa can go anywhere in...
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...
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...
Various Porsche racecars on the track
D.E. ( Driver Education) It’s a gateway drug. You are happily driving your Miata, Mustang, or Cayman on the street; you’re enjoying yourself, not a care in the world. Whether it’s peer pressure or a chance meeting, someone gets you hooked on the hard stuff. You head off to a...
Up For Grabs: 50k-Mile 1988 Porsche 944 S
In 1987 Porsche debuted the 944 S, the “S” standing for “Super”. It looked sportier than its non-S version and had substantial modifications to both the interior and the engine and offered more performance to Porsche customers. Generally the 944 S was a higher performance version of the stock 944....
Porsche is one of the most accomplished automakers in history, dominating sports car and prototype racing while producing some of the most celebrated road cars. Though the brand seldom entered the supercar arena, each effort set new engineering standards. The 1970s saw the introduction of the 911 Carrera RS, a...
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...
Few cars age as gracefully as a Porsche 911, and that doesn’t happen by luck. It takes a bit of attention, some smart habits, and the right parts to keep things feeling tight and looking sharp. Whether yours is a daily driver or a weekend toy, here’s how to keep...
2014 Porsche 918 Spyder
Debuting at the Geneva Auto Salon in March 2010, the 918 marked Porsche’s bold step forward from the legendary Carrera GT. Unlike its predecessor’s traditional supercar approach with a V-10 engine and manual gearbox, the 918’s unveiling signaled a departure, embracing hybrid technology for a glimpse into the automotive future....
‘Ludique’ – a French word which has no exact translation in English. ‘Playful but with an underlying serious intent’ is one interpretation, and in 2005, this was very much how testers and owners found the new Porsche Cayman. Few cars then, and certainly not its most obvious rivals, could match...
In 2018, Porsche introduced the facelifted 991.2 version of the 911 GT3 RS. This updated model featured redesigned aerodynamic bodywork and suspension. The bodywork, which draws inspiration from the 911 Turbo, includes integrated side air intakes, an aerodynamic front bumper, vented front fenders, a NACA-ducted hood, side skirts, a rear...
A couple of world records were set at the Silverstone Auctions’ NEC sale at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, at the NEC in Birmingham on 12th and 13th November 2016. Silverstone Auctions has established itself as something of a specialist Porsche auction house of late, and this was evidenced...
Introduced in 2010 as a successor to the first-generation 997-series 911 GT3 RS, the new 997.2 GT3 RS brought several notable improvements. It was designed for homologation, with the primary goal of competing in the FIA-sanctioned GT3 racing class. Since its debut in 1999, the GT3 has had a highly...
Highlights Early and desirable 1965 model 911 Prepared by Tuthill since 2016 to the current 2.0L Cup specification Race-winning car developed through 3 seasons of 2.0L Cup from 2022 to 2024 Delivered initially in attractive Gulf Blue paint The 911 is considered today one of the most iconic and most...
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...
Since it was founded in 2009, Singer has carved a global niche for meticulously personalizing Porsche 911s. Working with each owner’s vision, they transform 964-generation cars into bespoke masterpieces. These restorations are like “greatest hits” albums for the iconic Porsche, blending design elements from different eras. Singer’s commitment to customization...
1st Generation Porsche Boxster (986) Story & History Porsche Boxster (1997 – 2004) Date of unveil by Porsche AG: official photos in March 1996 (Geneva Motor Show) / Premiere: Journalist events from August 23, 1996 in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, public premiere October 3, 1996 Mondial de l’automobile Paris Motor Show...
Few race cars capture the spirit of their era like the Porsche 956 and 962. These Group C legends dominated endurance racing through the 1980s, winning Le Mans six times consecutively and securing the World Endurance Championship from 1982 to 1986. Introduced in 1982, the 956 was an instant success...
One of only 14 lightweight CTR 2 Sport models ever made, this 1998 RUF is among the most exclusive and advanced air-cooled performance cars of the 1990s. Built on a Porsche 993 chassis, it features a 580-horsepower 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat-six, RUF’s own six-speed transmission, and all-wheel drive—delivering 0–100 km/h in...
Le Mans 24 Hours, 14-15 June 1975: Porsche 9083 in the paddock ahead of the race (copyright Yves Ronga) When I’m not helping to sell the occasional old race car, or visiting old race car meetings, I’ve usually got my head down, researching various projects for clients, usually to do...
Top Porsches at Gooding & Co, Monterey 2022
August is here, which for the classic car world can only mean one thing; Monterey. Ever since the 1950 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the world’s vintage automobile “Cognoscente” gather from all corners of the earth for nine days of car shows, vintage racing, Champagne, and of course, auctions. Of the...
Rob Dickinson, founder of Singer Vehicle Design, has transformed his childhood obsession with Porsche 911s into a company crafting automotive masterpieces. Singer takes classic air-cooled 911s and reimagines them, combining bespoke parts, top-tier mechanics, and luxurious finishes. One of their creations, the ‘San Diego Commission,’ is up for grabs on...
Overview Mountain championships, endurance races, Formula 1, Spa, Daytona, Sebring, and Le Mans after Le Mans – no matter what series, no matter what track – Porsche’s racing victories formed the bread and butter of Erich Strenger’s work. As a freelance graphic designer from 1951, he designed sales catalogs, driver’s...
Porsche Sport 2019 – © Gruppe C Motorsport Verlag The 27th publishing of this superb edition of Porsche Sport 2019 by Gruppe C Verlag, opens with this paragraph, “The year 2019 marked exactly half a century since a new competition sports car from Porsche was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show....
In 1997, Porsche produced a limited factory-production run of what is the last air-cooled 911 Turbo, the 993 Turbo S. Turbo S’s were fitted with most Turbo options as standard and also came standard with Aerokit II front and rear spoilers, unique side air ducts and front air inlets, and...
The Kremer Brothers, Erwin and Manfred, have been in the racecar preparation and construction business for nearly 40 years. Their names are virtually synonymous with Porsche racing machines, and they have won races and championships in GT, sports, prototype, IMSA, Group C, Porsche Cup and many other series over that...
With relationships between Porsche and Volkswagen fructifying in many ways over the years, even decades, this one was inevitable. Its basis was the third generation of the sainted van, sold worldwide under various nameplates including Transporter, Caravelle, Microbus, and Vanagon. Introduced in 1979 as the latest T3 VW, it was...
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...
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With a legacy spanning decades, Porsche has grown to become a brand synonymous with performance, luxury and overall automotive brilliance. The German carmaker’s history is a storied journey marked by groundbreaking engineering, iconic designs and the relentless pursuit of performance. For collectors and enthusiasts, owning a Porsche is often more...
To date, 27 different variants make up the current generation of the 911 model line-up. Chatting to its developers at a ‘speed dating’ event made one thing clear above all: each Porsche 911 has its own story. Chaos is the enemy of the engineer. Perhaps that would explain why there...
Sackey & Co. is proud to offer a stunning example of a 1993 Porsche 911 RS America finished in factory Guards Red over the RS America-specific black cloth interior. The original 1973 Carrera RS was available in Europe but not in the USA. Porsche decided to build the 1993 Carrera...
Overview of the Porsche 718 Revealed in 2016, the Porsche 718 was the third generation Boxster/Cayman. Strictly speaking, it was the fourth generation Boxster, the first being the 996-based 986 models of 1997-2004. The Cayman was presented in 2005 and it, and an updated Boxster, shared the 997 chassis. To...
Commissioned in 2017 by longtime client Scott Blattner, Singer’s Dynamics and Lightweight Study (DLS) aimed to push the 964-generation Porsche 911 to its limits using advanced lightweight materials. Partnering with Williams Advanced Engineering, the project drew on Formula One expertise in aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, and materials. Only 75 units were...
The Porsche 911 S/T was created to mark the 60th anniversary of the 911 and is limited to 1,963 units worldwide. Based on the GT3 Touring, it incorporates lightweight components such as carbon fiber doors from the GT3 RS, carbon fiber fenders with side fins, a painted carbon fiber hood...
Last month, European Editor Ed McDonough spoke with Vic Elford about his first Formula One encounters, and his Ford and Porsche days in rallying. This month the story continues, and Elford talks about the legendary Porsche 917 which he drove at Le Mans and Sebring, where he won in 1971....
To the rest of the world he’s Paul Newman the renowned actor. In the world of racing, he’s Paul Newman, CART team owner and accomplished sports car racer, with four SCCA National Championships and a class win at Daytona to his credit. In this exclusive interview, he sat down with...
The 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster, based on the 991.2 generation, was produced in a strictly limited run of 1,948 units, commemorating the year Porsche began production and its iconic legacy. This example, offered for sale on Collecting Cars, is 544 in that exclusive series. Sharing its powertrain with the 911...
A very low mileage, completely original 2005 Porsche Carrera GT who has only had one owner until 2021 is currently on offer at Issimi. It has been ten years since Porsche ceased production of the Carrera GT, so the model is now considered as part of the Porsche Classic family....
© 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...
Porsche gave us something special in 2008, the Limited Edition Boxster and Boxster S. Pricing started at $59,900 for the Boxster S version. The Limited Edition’s bright orange paint was previously featured on the race-ready Porsche 911 GT3 RS. The Limited Edition is equipped with a sport exhaust system, and safety...
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...
Le Mans: The Official History 1970–79 by Quentin Spurring © Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale This edition of Quentin Spurring’s fabulous series covers the 1970s in his well-known and valuable decade-by-decade history of the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race. The decade from 1970 to 1979, certainly saw some of the most...
Background Porsche is a brand built on a sporting reputation. Street cars become more attractive when sold with the dream of taking them on track. But, for a small subset of Porsche sports cars, motorsports pedigree is not a mere dream or aspiration, but a genuine component of the car’s...
2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach
The Porsche 911 GT2 RS made its debut with the 997 generation in 2010 and received widespread acclaim. In 2018, the 991-generation GT2 RS was introduced, boasting 80 additional horsepower and 37 more pound-feet of torque compared to its predecessor. It’s capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in...
This 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight is a rare and highly sought-after model, with only 200 units produced in the M471 Lightweight configuration. This particular example, set to be auctioned by Mecum Auctions in Glendale, California, on March 22nd, has an odometer reading of just 15,930 kilometers (9,874...
Written by Glen Smale. Images by: Glen Smale & Pocher In a tribute to Porsche’s unrivalled success at Le Mans, Pocher, a leading manufacturer of high-quality model kits, has launched this new and exciting 1:8 model kit. For more than sixty years, this manufacturer’s unparalleled craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail...
Porsche 930 to 935: The Turbo Porsches – by John Starkey © Veloce Publishing Ltd Much has been written about Porsche’s racing exploits over the years, but there is perhaps one model that has served, more than any other, as the pillar of the company’s achievements. Prototypes have come and...
Episode Two: The Porsche 901/912 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. Audiobahn Episode Two is all about the Porsche 901/912, the car unveiled in 1963 at the...