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FOR SALE: 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6

You can say that the 3.6-liter 964 generation Porsche 911 Turbo was indeed a special car and that still remains today. Aside from boasting superb performance, it’s aesthetically pleasing looks make it an extremely desirable piece of art that would certainly serve as a centerpiece of any car collection just...

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...

Porsche 356 – The Story

Ferry Porsche with 356 B T5 (produced 1960-1961)

The Porsche 356 Story Porsche engineering company had designed cars for other companies for a long time, but it was finally in 1948 that a first “Porsche” was made under the leadership of Ferdinand Anton Ernst “Ferry” Porsche, the son of Ferdinand Porsche. At that time Porsche company was located...

Porsche 934 Sculpture sells

Collecting Cars, the fast-growing auction platform has sold a 1:1 scale wireframe artwork of the Porsche 934, created by artist Benedict Radcliffe, for an impressive £201,000 last week. This final sale price is over three times that of an iconic 930-series 911 Turbo, underscoring the global appeal of this extraordinary...

Marketplace: 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic

Highlights Gentian Blue Metallic 292 miles! One-year limited series edition – 1 of 1,250 examples produced by Porsche Heritage Design Interior – Classic in Black Complete body paint protection film (PPF) wrap 7-speed manual transmission, rear wheel drive 3.7L twin-turbo flat six engine – 543 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of...

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Porsche’s new Macan raises the bar

Whether aerodynamics, connectivity, range, or driving dynamics, the innovations in the new Macan are setting benchmarks. At the same time, Porsche is working toward a strategic milestone with full electrification of this popular series. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content. Get Started...

How Inflation & New Market Realities Are Changing the Leasing vs. Buying Equation

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The inflation rate in the US rose as high as 8.6% in May, a level not seen since 1981. Surging food, energy and gas prices continue to pressure an economy already weakened by the COVID-19 pandemic and, more recently, the ongoing Russian-Ukraine conflict. Via Sky News The US Federal Reserve...

Marketplace: 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS

Highlights The ex-Scuderia Filipinetti Porsche 904 GTS, Chassis 079 4th in class at Le Mans 1964 with Herbert Müller and Claude Sage Fully documented history, including 25-year custodianship by Porsche Museum Proven historic racer, appearances at Goodwood, Le Mans Classic and Silverstone Classic Background While the 550 Spyder and 718...

FOR SALE: 2014 Porsche 911 50th Anniversary Edition In Geyser Grey

The 2014 50th Anniversary Edition 911 was built by Porsche to commemorate the 911’s birthday, 50 years after its production launch in 1964. In homage to 1963, the year the 911 debuted at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show, production was limited to 1,963 units. It’s based on a Carrera S...

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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: 601-Mile Porsche Carrera GT Is Up For Grabs On Bring A Trailer

Online auction house Bring a Trailer is currently selling a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT with just 601 miles on the odometer. The Porsche Carrera GT had an exclusive production run of only 1,270 units and is now considered as part of the Porsche Classic family. Finished in GT Silver Metallic with...

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Racing in the Sun

For some, motor racing is an inevitability. It is a passion that they are born with and it is just a matter of time before they slip behind the wheel of a racing car. For these chosen few, this inborn factor elevates them to a level above the rest of...

FOR SALE: Immaculate 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 With 3,100 Miles

In the 50th anniversary year of the 911, Porsche opened a new chapter in race track performance sports cars. The 991.1 GT3 wasn’t without controversy. The famous motorsport-inspired Metzger engine made way for an all-new 3.8-litre flat-six, while electric power-steering replaced the traditional hydraulic set-up. Most controversially of all, there was...

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...

FOR SALE: Well-Maintained 1958 Porsche 356A Convertible D Up For Sale!

Well-Maintained 1958 Porsche 356A Convertible D Up For Sale!

Produced in 1959 only, the Porsche 356 Convertible D was the replacement for the 356 A Speedster. In many ways this reflected Porsches desire to make more expensive and premium models. As a result, the $3,695 Convertible was much more expensive than the Speedster it replaced. As such the new car featured roll-up...

FOR SALE: 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach Pack

The debut of the Porsche 911 GT2 RS took place during the 997 generation in 2010 and received exceptional acclaim. In 2018, the 991-generation GT2 RS was introduced, surpassing its predecessor with an additional 80 horsepower and 37 pound-feet of torque. These enhancements enable the car to achieve an astonishing...

Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction

Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction Broad Arrow Group is thrilled to announce The Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction. The single-marque sale will be held during the celebration of the marque’s 75th anniversary at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, Georgia, on 10 June. Catalog Just released, the auction catalog can be viewed HERE Every...

FOR SALE: 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

2005 Porsche Carrera GT

The Porsche Carrera GT has become one of the most iconic and sought after Porsche models in the realm of exotic car idolization and ownership. It is hard to believe, that things didn’t really start off that way. When the Porsche Carrera GT was released in 2004, it was anticipated...

FOR SALE: Supercharged 1993 Porsche 911 RS America

Porsche decided to build the 1993 Carrera RS both to European spec and a limited number in compliance with US regulations. These US spec cars were assigned the name “RS America”. The intent was to create a basic lightweight, no frills 911 with minimal luxury options. In all, 701 cars...

FOR SALE: Porsche 550A Spyder heads to auction

A rare and iconic ex-Le Mans Porsche 550A Spyder will come under the hammer at Bonhams’ Scottsdale sale on 19 January 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Chassis #550A-0145 is the second-to-last 550A built and is a veteran of four world championship races while being campaigned as a works entry by Porsche...

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A Win That Counted: 1998 Le Mans 24

With Stuttgart neighbor Mercedes on the rampage, Porsche had trouble on the track in the late 1990s GT1 era. But when it was essential to pull out a win at Le Mans to celebrate Porsche’s 50 years of making cars, the GT1/98 had what it took. Planning for Le Mans...

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U.S. Astronaut reignites 911 Turbo passion, some 40 years later

Aiming Higher Dr. Anna Lee Fisher started out as a medical professional – the training for which she regards as the toughest challenge she ever faced. As a reward, in 1977, she purchased a Porsche 911 Turbo – her pride and joy. Soon after, she would leave the medical profession...

FOR SALE: 550 Spyder Shines At The Bonhams

A 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder was the definite star of the recently concluded Bonhams Amelia Island Auction after achieving a final sale price of $4,185,000. It was definitely the queen of the event after which had a total sale of $13.5 million and an impressive 95% sell-through rate. A lot...

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Creating the first Porsche: 356-001

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Guide: Insuring Your Classic Porsche

2000 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe

Classic cars evoke feelings of nostalgia that their modern counterparts – with all the technological wizardry onboard – cannot match. This is even more so if the classic is from a brand like Porsche, with such a rich and storied history. People will regularly pay six-to-seven figure sums to own...

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...

Book Review: Le Mans: The Official History 1970–79

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...

Tuthill-Built 1978 Porsche 911 SC ‘Safari’ up for Grabs

Ken Block rose to prominence as co-founder of DC Shoes, then shifted to rallying after selling the company in 2004. He earned Rally America Rookie of the Year in 2005, multiple X Games medals, and three runner-up finishes in the Rally America championship. He also became the first American to...

FOR SALE: One-Off Porsche 911 GT3 RS Up For Grabs

To commemorate the grand opening of the Porsche Experience Centre Toronto (PECTO), Porsche Cars Canada partnered with Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur to create a one-off 911 GT3 RS. The car features a Canada-inspired exterior in Porsche’s Guards Red and White, symbolizing the national flag. The asymmetrical paint scheme is matched to...

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: Rare Find: 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic on Bring A Trailer

The 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic is a tribute to the iconic 911 Carrera RS 2.7 from the early 1970s, featuring a distinctive ducktail spoiler. Based on the 911 Turbo S, the Sport Classic stands out with its wide-body design and unique offering of a seven-speed manual transmission powering the...

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Porsche 356 SL at Le Mans

Porsche 356 SL bodies lined up in the Reutter workshop (Werk 2) in 1951. This facility was used as the Porsche race department in the early days The date was 23 June 1951, and sixty race cars lined up at 16h00 for the start of the nineteenth running of the...

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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...

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In-Depth: The 1972 Porsche RS/RSR 911 360 0001 Prototype

Frontal aspect of Porsche 911 230 0769 before rally in 1972

This story covers the development of the Porsche 911 RS/RSR prototype in the middle of 1972. Surprisingly, the very first Porsche RS/RSR, chassis number 911 360 0001 started life as a rally car—a factory built ST, 911 230 0769, which the factory itself re-numbered after the car had been returned...

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Turbocharging the 911

1974 Porsche 911 Turbo #1 chassis no. 911 560 0042. First owned by the late Louise Piëch (older sister of Ferry Porsche), the car is now on display in the Porsche Museum In 1973, the Porsche 911, by now a decade old, was ready for a make-over. The 3-litre engine...

FOR SALE: Ultra-Low-Mileage 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Live on BaT

Currently listed on Bring a Trailer, this 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder is a rare find, featuring the coveted Weissach Package and finished in Oryx White with a Mocha Brown leather interior and silver accents. Originally unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show, the 918 Spyder features a 608-hp V8 derived...

Porsche 718 RSK Spyder

1959 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder “Lucybelle III”

Regarding 1950s Porsche Spyders, the sheer number of podium finishes reveal a tale of one the greatest sports cars ever built. Considered by many to be the most beautiful of all the Spyder variants, the Type 718 RSK won its class at the 12 Hours of Sebring, the 24 Hours...

FOR SALE: 2011 Porsche 911 (997.2) GT3 RS 4.0

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,...

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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...

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...

Le Mans Classic

Sneak Peek from the Paddocks: Porsche Icons Light Up the 2025 Le Mans Classic

Photography by John Mountney. Words by Marco Tam. If the racetrack is where legends are made, the paddocks at the 2025 Le Mans Classic were where those legends came to life. From July 3–6, Circuit de la Sarthe wasn’t just home to vintage race cars tearing down the Mulsanne—it was...

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Porsche and the Triple Crown of endurance racing

Le Mans 24 Hours, 13-14 June 1970: A jubilant Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood are given a ride on the back of a truck as they celebrate Porsche’s first victory in the French endurance race There are three Sports Car endurance races that have been run over the past sixty-plus...

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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The 993: Porsche’s Perfect Farewell to the Air-Cooled Age

Three-quarter view of a red Porsche 911 Type 993 Carrera 4S

Among Porsche enthusiasts, few phrases stir emotions like “air-cooled.” And no car embodies that magic better than the 911 Type 993. Produced from 1993 to 1998, the 993 wasn’t just another evolution of the 911, sadly, it was the final chapter of an era that started in 1964. For purists,...

FOR SALE: One-of-a-Kind Paint to Sample 918 Spyder Up For Auction

The Porsche 918 Spyder was a mid-engined, plug-in hybrid hypercar. Its potent combination of a naturally aspirated V8 and two electric motors produced a staggering 887 horsepower. This technological marvel shattered speed records, accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in a mind-boggling 2.6 seconds. Despite its incredible performance, the 918 remained...

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Conversations with Peter Gregg

Peter Gregg and Hurley Haywood won the 24 Hours of Daytona on 3/4 February 1973 driving this 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 Peter Gregg was the IMSA driver every one strived to beat. He started in the early ‘70s with Porsches and had done very well. He won the first championship...

Austro-Daimler – A History

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FOR SALE: Rare Ruby Red 2008 Porsche 997 GT2 Up For Sale

Launched in late 2007 as a 2008 model, the 997-series 911 GT2 represents a significant chapter in Porsche’s history. Powered by a 3.6-liter flat-six engine equipped with variable geometry turbochargers, it delivers an impressive 523 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 505 lb-ft of torque at just 2,200 rpm, with a...

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Porsche congratulates motorsport legend Hans Herrmann

Hans Herrmann at the Retro Classics in Stuttgart, Germany 2010 Hans Herrmann, one of the most successful and popular racing drivers to join the Porsche AG works team, celebrates his 90th birthday this year on February 23. The endurance and Monoposto specialist, born in Stuttgart in 1928, is regarded as...

People & Profiles

Fritz Enzinger – Vice President LMP1

Fritz Enzinger, Vice President Porsche LMP1 (Silverstone 2016) Born: 15 September 1956 Where: Oberwölz, Austria Lives: Munich Marital status: Married with one daughter Hobby: Icelandic horses At the end of 2011, the Styrian started to shape Porsche’s return to top motorsport, with a new building, new staff and a new...

FOR SALE: 1990 Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer

The Porsche 911, one of the world’s most celebrated sports cars, has been in production for over 50 years across eight generations, with more than a million units built. Over time, enthusiasts and tuners have modified countless 911s, but few have perfected it like Singer. Founded in Los Angeles in...

FOR SALE: Exquisite Porsches Offered By Collecting Cars

Collecting Cars is currently offering an impressive 24-car collection of rare exotics by a single owner which houses several Porsches. The auction will run until October 23, Sunday. 1995 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera – GT2 Tribute This 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera example has been cosmetically modified and given an upgrade...

FOR SALE: 2006 Gemballa Mirage GT

Gemballa has gained a reputation for its extravagant and expensive upgrade kits for various supercars, and one of its most famous creations is the Mirage GT based on the Porsche Carrera GT. This exclusive vehicle, produced by the esteemed German manufacturer and tuning company, underwent a series of bespoke modifications...

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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: 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

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....

FOR SALE: Elegant & Low Mileage 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4

Collecting Cars is currently offering an elegant and low mileage example of a 2021 Porsche 911 (992) Targa 4. The car is finished in silver metallic over a a two-tone Slate Grey and Crayon leather-trimmed interior and has only over 10,000 miles on its odometer. Standard equipment includes a satin...

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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...

Book Review: Porsche 964 Carrera RS 3.8

Porsche’s roadgoing model line-up has seldom, if ever, been very far removed from the company’s motorsport programme. This thread can be traced back even to the early 356 and 356 Carrera days. The Porsche 964 Carrera RS 3.8 is a very different beast from the cars of old, but the...

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Porsche Coupé (908/01) – Building a Racing Empire Part IV

Front three-quarter view of the 908 LH showing the very aerodynamic and flowing lines of this superb racing car. © Glen Smale

Images by: Glen Smale & Corporate Archives Porsche AG Foreword This article is part of our series featuring the historical development of various iconic Porsche models over the years. Be sure to check out our other features: No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium...

Porsche Brand Ambassador Emma Raducanu

For many Porsche enthusiasts, the name Emma Raducanu isn’t familiar. But if there’s one thing she shares with the world of Porsche, it’s a competitive DNA flowing through her veins and her love for Porsche since childhood. A British professional tennis player, Emma reached a career-high ranking of No. 10...

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...

The 70 Best Porsches Of All Time

The All Time Greats – 70 Best Porsches of All Time (Ultimate List) Clearly we have been a bit of a “best of Porsche” run lately. With Porsche celebrating 70 years in 2018 we felt it was a good time to dive deep into Porsche history and pick our favorite...

FOR SALE: 2002 Porsche 911 GT2

The Porsche 911 GT2 combines the sporting character of the 996 911 GT3 with the power and straight line performance of the 911 Turbo. The fastest member of the 911 family, the 911 GT2 gets power of 462 bhp @ 5700 rpm and torque of 457 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm. It accelerates to...

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Porsche preserves the history of the 959 Paris-Dakar

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...

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The 356/356A Speedster: 9 Reasons Why It’s The Best Classic Porsche That Isn’t A 911

1954 356 Speedster, one of the first off the production line bound for America

Let’s face it, the Porsche 911 was the most successful model produced by Porsche in the 20th century, and it is only in recent years that it has started to be outsold by the Macan, the Cayenne, and the Taycan. But many who are not wise in the ways of...

FOR SALE: Eye-Catching 2016 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS With Only 16K Miles

When it was first introduced, many people were skeptical about the need for the Targa 4 GTS especially that it is the most expensive normally aspirated member of the 911 family – pricier even that the hard-core GT3. But the Targa 4 GTS comes more performance and more equipment, not to...

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Profile – Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8

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Rennmeister – 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR

The original idea for this “special” feature had been to do a test on Porsche’s famed Moby Dick…the 935/78 long-tail beast from 1978, the company’s first racecar with water-cooled cylinder heads. However, that particular machine was on tour in China and not due back at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart...

Prettiest Porsche 911s—The Sliding-Glass Targas

When Ulrich Bez returned from BMW to Porsche to become its technical board director in October 1988, he found a senior management that thought the 911 had outworn its welcome. “The general view when I came was that we should do something new,” said Bez, “to make a new car.”...

Marketplace: 2021 Ruf CTR Anniversary

Highlights 1 owner! Limited edition – Only 50 examples of CTR Anniversary to be produced The very first Ruf vehicle designed with a bespoke carbon fiber monocoque chassis Optioned in classic Blossom Yellow, the same as the original Ruf CTR “Yellowbird” Black leather interior with integrated roll cage, with deviated...

FOR SALE: 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe by Singer Is Now Available On Bring A Trailer

1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe by Singer

Singer is widely recognized as a top name in the world of Porsche 911 tuning and restoration. Each Porsche 911 that undergoes Singer’s transformation is a unique creation, tailored to the preferences of its specific owner. As a result, no two of the company’s highly individualized projects are identical. Singer’s...

FOR SALE: 2011 Porsche 911 (997) GT2 RS

2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Karissa Hosek ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

Extreme perfectly characterizes the 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS. Incredibly fast with a factory-rated top speed of 209 MPH, this exhilarating vehicle generates a robust 620 HP from its twin-turbocharged 3.6L engine, tuned to the same specification as the Porsche GT1 prototype Le Mans-winning race car. Built with the singular...

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Porsche 944 Racing Series – The Porsche 944 Turbo Cup

The Porsche 944 Turbo Cup For 1986, Porsche 944 Turbo Cup series was created in Germany and 944 Challenge in Canada. These were the first Porsche one model racing series (predecessors of the later 911 racing series). The 944 Turbo Cup in Germany was held during the ADAC Würth Supercup...

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The Development Story of the Porsche 964

Yellow Porsche 964

It took Porsche twenty years before deciding to modernise its 911, yet outwardly, apart from its bumpers, the new 964 looked exactly like its predecessor. How was it that Porsche managed an evolutionary process so slow it would have bankrupted almost any other car maker? No Subscription? You’re missing out...

Renndienst: Racing Toward the Future

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...

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Retrospect: Porsche 993 Turbo

The Porsche 911, the undisputed king of sports car evolution, has continued to be transformed since its 1963 debut. One significant chapter came in 1995 with the introduction of the 993 model – the final iteration of the air-cooled 911 series. The 993 epitomized Porsche’s engineering capabilities, integrating the classic...

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1970 Team Almeras Freres

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Taking Customization to New Highs with Porsche’s Exclusive Manufaktur Program

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In December 2023, a low-mileage Porsche 918 Spyder ‘Weissach Package’ sold for a record $3.93 million, over a million dollars more than the average price for the Porsche hypercar. In another instance, a Porsche 911 GT2 RS changed hands for just over one million dollars, about three times more than...

Cayman – Porsche’s Machine For Driving

‘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...

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Meet the Meyers Manx Carrera GT, a Fuhrmann Four-Cam Powered Dune Buggy

Meyers Manx Carrera GT

Photography courtesy of Road Scholars. No need to squint. That lump hanging out the back of this Meyers Manx is a genuine Fuhrmann four-cam engine. Indeed, this is a real, fully functional, road-and-track ready (if you have the balls for it) Meyers Manx, the output of a collaboration between noted...

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Porsche Profiles: Ross Vincenti 1998 Porsche Boxster 986 Spec Racer

If there is one thing that Porsche does better than pretty much any other car manufacturer, that is providing their customers with race cars thinly disguised as road cars. This has been the way of things since the original 356 Speedsters and 550 Spyders, to the Carrera 2.7 RS (RennSport...

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1973 Daytona 24 Hour – An auspicious debut for the Porsche Carrera RSR

Daytona 24 Hours, 3-4 February 1973: The start 1973 Daytona 24 hours led by John Watson in the Mirage on pole 1973 saw a return to normality for the Daytona 24-hour race. The distance was set back at 24 hours, after running only a 6-hour length in 1972. Ferrari in...

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Hippie Porsche power launches a Le Mans legacy

Simeone Foundation Museum – 1970 Porsche 917-043 While diplomats and cartographers may technically show the roads around Le Mans as French soil, Porsche has laid claim to the winding bit of pavement that comprises the race track and especially victory lane. Since 1951, when a silver Porsche 356 clocked up...

FOR SALE: 2025 Porsche 911 (992) S/T

Marking six decades of the Porsche 911, the 992-generation Porsche 911 S/T was designed with one goal in mind—pure driving enjoyment. It pairs the high-revving 4.0-liter flat-six from the GT3 RS with a six-speed manual gearbox and lightweight construction for an engaging experience. Built on the foundation of the 911...

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1952 Porsche Type 540 America Roadster

It’s a rare and privileged opportunity for a vehicle to be inducted into the National Register of Historic Vehicles and an even rarer moment when it’s a Porsche. The Hagerty Drivers Foundation erected its mobile museum on the National Mall in Washington D.C., among numerous museums and galleries of The...

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...

FOR SALE: Striking 2005 Porsche Carrera GT Is Live On Bring A Trailer

Bring A Trailer is currently auctioning a striking 2005 Porsche Carrera GT with 14k miles on its odometer. 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. The Porsche Carrera GT had an...

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...

FOR SALE: Stunning 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring

Revealed at the 1972 Paris Auto Show, the Carrera 2.7 RS was a special model used to homologate the 911 in Group 4 racing. Developed from the 911S, the 2.7 was more potent in almost every area. Compared to the standard Carrera, the 2.7 RS featured a larger engine, wider flares...

FOR SALE: 50k-Mile 1988 Porsche 944 S

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....

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Dan Gurney 1931-2018

Solitude, 15 July1962: Dan Gurney behind the wheel of a Porsche 804 Formula 1 at the Solitude Dan Gurney, the well-known racing driver, passed away on 14 January 2018. Where does one start with a driver like Dan Gurney? He was an inspiration to many, admired by both rivals and...

FOR SALE: One-of-One Oak Green Porsche 911 Sport Classic

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The Porsche 911 Sports Classic is a celebration of history, a love letter to Porsche’s rich heritage. Unveiled in November 2022 for the 2023 Model Year, it is the second of four collector’s items Porsche presented from its Heritage Design strategy. It is inspired by one of Porsche’s greatest models,...

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Porsche 980 Carrera GT vs. Porsche 993 GT2

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Déjà vu

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...

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Karl Kainhoffer

There isn’t much Karl Kainhofer hasn’t done in over 50 years of involvement in motorsports, from motorcycle racing in Austria to being Porsche’s man in the USA, to his involvement in virtually every facet of Penske Racing. Born just before the Second World War in Vienna, Austria, Kainhofer became involved...

Porsche Tuning and Performance: A Look At Dundon Motorsports

Porsche 911 at Dundon Motorsports

Company Bio Located in picturesque Gig Harbor—around a 40-minute drive from downtown Seattle, Washington—Dundon Motorsports is a renowned Porsche tuning shop which has been serving the Pacific Northwest, and well beyond, for close to 8 years now. Founded by Jamie Bopp and Charles Dundon, the shop has built its reputation...

FOR SALE: Exceptionally Beautiful 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

A rare, low-mileage 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is currently on offer at RM Sotheby’s. The example was given the GT Silver Metallic finish paired with the gorgeous Ascot Brown interior that features full leather sports seats. Completed in March 2005, this is just one of the 644 units made for the...

Porsche Fans Unite At “Willow Springs Reimagined”

Saturday, Oct 11, Stuttcars was on the ground to witness a crowd of more than 5,000 at Willow Springs International Raceway, CA, marking a new era for America’s oldest permanent road course that opened in 1953. The track’s first major event under new ownership delivered a full day of automotive...

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A Brief History of JLP-4

JLP-4 Porsche 935 in Miller High Life livery on pavement

There are 935s, and then there are 935s… Although almost a hundred Porsche 935s were built between 1975 and 1984, with the factory building some forty two cars and customers building the remainder, JLP-4 was by far the most radical of the Group 5 breed. No Subscription? You’re missing out...

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Sir Stirling Craufurd Moss OBE 1929-2020

Sir Stirling sits back and relaxes at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed after being interviewed by the author It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Stirling Moss over the Easter weekend. He died on 12 April 2020 in Mayfair, London, England at the age...

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