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A Tractor’s Tale: The Forgotten Chapter of Porsche’s History

Three-quarter view of a red Porsche Tractor Model 219

In the rolling fields of post-war Germany, a visionary project took shape—not on racetracks or autobahns, but on farmlands. Years before Porsche became a household name in sleek sports cars, it left its mark in agriculture with the Porsche-Diesel tractor. Manufactured in Friedrichshafen-Manzell, Germany, these tractors embodied engineering precision tailored...

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FOR SALE: Million Dollar Porsche 914/6 GT?

Background Not long after introducing the mid-engine 914, Porsche began to develop a version for motorsports. By late 1969, even before the first 914/6s were delivered to customers, the racing department had already created a working prototype for competition. The result was the 914/6 GT. Almost all 914/6 GTs featured...

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Porsche Victory 2016

It is by now well known that Porsche won the prestigious Le Mans 24-Hour race in 2016, the company’s 18th such victory in this classic French endurance race. To put this achievement in perspective, Audi have won the title thirteen times and Ferrari nine times. Just as they did in...

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FOR SALE: 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S

In 1997, Porsche manufactured a limited run of the 993 Turbo S, which marked the final air-cooled 911 Turbo. These Turbo S models came equipped with most of the Turbo options as standard, including Aerokit II front and rear spoilers, distinctive side air ducts and front air inlets, and yellow...

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FOR SALE: A Low-Mileage US-Market Carrera GT Heads to Auction

This 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is a landmark supercar that redefined performance when it debuted in 2003, combining advanced engineering with striking design. Born from a motorsport-led program, the Carrera GT pairs a 605-hp, all-aluminum V-10 with a 6-speed transaxle and the world’s first road-car 220-lb carbon-fiber monocoque, F1-style pushrod...

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FOR SALE: The Schuppan Porsche 962CR

Master racer Vern Schuppan, the Australian racing legend, forged a stellar reputation by winning the 1983 Le Mans driving a Porsche 956. His deep-seated connection to Porsche eventually paved the way for creating the Schuppan Porsche 962CR, a street-legal supercar built using a Porsche 962 racer as the foundation. Endurance...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster

The 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster represents the final—and by many accounts, the finest—version of the highly regarded 991 generation, limited to just 1,948 units as a tribute to the year Porsche began production. Unlike Porsche’s minimalist roots, this Speedster is packed with exclusive features, including a lightweight, manually operated fabric...

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FOR SALE: 1986 Porsche 944 Safari ‘Rothmans’

Only 12 hours to go to acquire a comprehensively modified 1986 Porsche 944 Safari ‘Rothmans’ example that is currently on offer at Collecting Cars. Delivered new with an Alpine White (L90E) finish, the example is now wrapped in the iconic ‘Rothmans’ color scheme from the 1986 Paris-Dakar-winning Porsche 959. They...

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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....

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The Power of Persuasion – Vic Elford: Porsche 911 competition program in the 1960s

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FOR SALE: 1955 Porsche 356 Speedster

Live now on Bring A Trailer is fantastic example of a 1955 Porsche 356 Speedster finished in Oslo Blue over red upholstery and powered by a Type 546 1.5-liter flat-four engine. In September 1954, Porsche launched a new model which was to become a legend – the Speedster. The new...

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Magnus Walker is selling his 1977 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera

In the distinguished circles of Porsche enthusiasts, Magnus Walker’s 1977 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera holds an esteemed position. This automotive icon, once showcased in the video endeavor “Turbo Fever,” has graced the pages of prominent publications such as Porsche Fahrer and Total 911. This exceptional vehicle, currently listed on Bring...

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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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FOR SALE: 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder

The Porsche 918 Spyder, a mid-engined plug-in hybrid hypercar, showcased the seamless integration of hybrid technology in high-performance vehicles. At its core, the Porsche 918 Spyder boasted a naturally-aspirated 4.6-liter V8 engine generating 608 horsepower, complemented by two electric motors, each delivering an additional 279 horsepower, resulting in a formidable...

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Some Of The Best Porsche Collections Out There

Lisa Taylor's "Rainbow of 911s" collection

When you have a company as storied as Porsche, with enthusiasts at every corner of the globe, some of those enthusiasts will start to collect cars. For some, it might be a project 928 in the garage beside the daily driver Type 996 911 Carrera. For others, it might be...

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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 911 991 Carrera Cup Racing Series and Champions

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Dick Barbour goes to Le Mans

Le Mans 24 Hour, 10/11 June 1978: The Porsche 935/78 ‘Moby Dick’ pulls away at the start of the race – this car was third fastest in qualifying Dick Barbour went to Le Mans as an entrant for the first time in 1978. He entered two Porsche 935s at the...

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Porsche Carrera RS (Type 964)

Porsche 964 Carrera RS 3.6-litre (1992), January 2017 Porsche’s popular 911 model range has evolved hugely over the years, but a few iconic models stand out head and shoulders above the rest. In 1973, the Carrera RS 2.7 lifted the bar in the sports car market, but a decade and...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

Introduced alongside the 992-generation 911 at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport marked the culmination of the 991 series. This exclusive track-oriented version was a finely tuned, fully optimized iteration of the road-ready 911 GT2 RS, positioned as the apex offering among Porsche’s GT customer sports cars....

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FOR SALE: 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Package

The 918 served as a modern counterpart to the earlier 959, emphasizing new technology rather than a stripped-down driving experience. It combined a 4.6-liter V8 and electric motors for 887 horsepower, all driven through a seven-speed PDK gearbox, enabling 0 to 60 mph in under 2.5 seconds and a 211...

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FOR SALE: 1996 Porsche 911 (993) GT2R

The demise of the FIA World Sportscar Championship in 1992 left a void in international GT racing, but the emergence of the BPR Global GT Endurance Series breathed new life into the sport. Porsche, eager to compete in this revitalized arena, unveiled the GT2, a high-performance racing car based on...

The Story

Porsche Panamera 970.2 – The Story

1st Generation Porsche Panamera (970.2) Story & History Panamera (2014 – 2016) Official photos: 2013 April 3 / Premiere: 2013 April 20, Auto China press day / Market launch: 2013 July 27 (as 2014 model) Performance Data (1st Gen Panamera 970.2) 1st Generation Panamera Refresh & Update In May 2013...

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World’s longest motor race

Marathon de la Route, Nürburgring, 22-26 August 1967: Getting ready for the 1967 Marathon de la Route outside Werk 2 in Zuffenhausen – in the centre is Vic Elford, one of the winning drivers that year The Marathon de la Route, an 84-hour epic endurance race run between 1965-1971, was...

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The Works RSR – Porsche 991 GT3 RSR

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Luftgekuhlt 9 at Mare Island

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Porsche 928: The Grand Tourer That Challenged the 911

1978 Porsche 928. The development of the Porsche 928 occurred during a period of deep uncertainty—and quiet ambition—within Porsche AG. By the early 1970s, Porsche’s reputation had become firmly tied to the rear-engine 911, a car that had evolved steadily from the earlier 356 and had come to almost singlehandedly...

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FOR SALE: 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S

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...

Porsche Life

Can Racing Simulators Help You Drive Your Porsche Better?

The short answer—yes. The simple answer—it really depends. The sweeping answer—keep reading below. If you’ve made it this far into the article, either your curiosity has been piqued, or you’re in the mood to partake in some fact-checking (in lieu of a debate made possible only with face-to-face dialogue). There...

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Porsche sets its sights on a hat-trick

#2 Porsche 919 Hybrid of Romain Dumas, Neel Jani and Marc Lieb awaits scrutineering in the city centre of Le Mans 24H 2016 Amid much Paris-style razzmatazz, the ACO today announced the entrants for this year’s 24 Hour race. It goes without saying that last year’s winners, Porsche, will be...

Book Reviews

PORSCHE WERKS/TEAM

PORSCHE WERKS/TEAM: Porsche at the top 24-hour races – Nürburgring/Le Mans/Daytona © Delius Klasing & Co. KG Bielefeld So, what is this book, PORSCHE WERKS/TEAM, all about? Basically, renowned photographer Frank Kayser teamed up with journalist Heike Hientzsch, to capture the pain and the glory experienced by the Porsche crew and team...

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FOR SALE: 2016 Porsche 911 R

Porsche’s 991-generation 911 R emerged directly in response to the debut of the 991 GT3 RS. Its predecessor, the 997 GT3 RS, had earned a loyal following thanks to its lightweight, track-focused nature and its exclusive six-speed manual gearbox—an increasingly rare feature as automated manuals and PDK units became dominant....

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Photo Gallery: Porsche Finishes Top 10 at 2024 Crowdstrike Spa 24H

Photography by Matty White Media. Comtoyou Racing made history by winning the 2024 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa for Aston Martin, ending a 76-year wait for the brand’s victory at the event. The race was highly competitive, featuring dramatic moments, particularly in the final hour. The Belgian squad’s triumph was...

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50 Years of Boost: The Porsche 911 Turbo’s Evolution from Icon to Legend

The Porsche 911 Turbo has been a standout in automotive history since it first hit the scene in 1974. It was Porsche’s risky move to bring turbocharging to the masses, and with serious power, in a package that was unmistakably 911 in design and handling. Over time, it has grown...

The Story

Porsche 718 – The Story

The Porsche 718 Story & History Porsche 718 RSK / RS 60 / RS 61 / RS 62 Spyder (1957-1962) Key Accomplishments 250+ class victories and 600+ podium finishes European Hill Climb Champion 1958-1959-1960-1961 SCCA F Modified category champion 1959-1960-1961-1962 SCCA E Modified category champion 1960-1961-1962-1963 Targa Florio winner 1959-1960...

The Audiobahn Podcast

The Audiobahn E4: The Porsche 906 + 911R

Episode Four: The Porsche 906 & 911R 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 Four is all about the Porsche 906 and the 911R. Read the Podcast...

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FOR SALE: 1994 RUF BTR4 Coupe

RUF began as a Porsche tuner, but in 1981 it gained full manufacturer status from the TÜV, giving it its own VINs and allowing it to build and register cars under its own name. This move freed RUF from Porsche’s shadow and set the stage for its future success. The...

Auction News

Classic Car Auction Yearbook 2017-2018 Edition

© Historica Selecta/Classic Car Auction Yearbook 2017-2018 edition How do you improve on a product that is already the ‘go-to’ publication in the industry? The answer lies in continuing the same level of quality research, listening to the players in the market (buyers, sellers and dealers), and all the while being...

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FOR SALE: Limited Edition 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster Up For Sale

Unveiled in 2019, the Porsche 991 Speedster was the final edition of the 991 generation, built to celebrate 70 years of Porsche. This convertible combined the performance of the GT3 with the open-air feel of a Carrera. Only 1,948 units were made and all of them were quickly sold out....

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VIDEO: It Started! Mayhem in the Porsche 911 Carrera market

It Has Been A Long Time Coming Porsche 911 Carrera prices increased by more than 50% during the last years. However, the market slowed down during spring. During the summer the market continued to weaken and we can see now the first significant price decreases. The downside risk increased in...

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An (Incomplete) Look At Porsches In Famous Movies

No matter who you are or where you’re from, there are three things that connect everyone that is reading this opening line of this article. The first is that we are all enthusiasts of mechanical things with wheels, be them quad bikes, motorcycles, cars, or any variation thereof. Secondly, we...

Vintage Car Racing

2025 Targa 66: A Legendary Gathering of Racing Enthusiasts

Photography by Chuck Andersen. The 34th annual Brian Redman Targa 66 returned to its home base at Homestead-Miami Speedway, bringing together vintage race car enthusiasts for a weekend of high-revving excitement and camaraderie. Held in mid-February, this non-competitive event allowed participants to push their classic and modern race cars on...

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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...

Book Reviews

Classic Car Auction Yearbook 2016-2017 Edition

Classic Car Auction Yearbook 2016-2017 front cover – © Classic Car Auction Yearbook/ Historica Selecta The 22nd edition of the Classic Car Auction Yearbook 2016-2017 (covering the 24th season of auctions), can comfortably be regarded as one of the most complete and authoritative publications of its kind available. Classic Car...

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Cayman/Boxster State of Play: How Electrification Shifts The Porsche Paradigm

Origin Story It’s been widely acknowledged—even by Porsche themselves—that the Cayman and Boxster (alongside the Cayenne) are hugely responsible for the company’s change in fortunes during the early 21st century. Designers Stefan Stark and Grant Larson beside the clay concept model. Photo credit: Porsche The diminutive sports cars helped to...

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FOR SALE: 1956 Porsche 356A Super Speedster

While the staff here at Stuttcars can never get enough of Porsche’s latest GT3s and 963 prototypes, there’s true reverence for the sports car that founded the company, the 356. It’s true beauty in its simplicity, the 356 has earned a spot in collections the world over with a reputation...

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Less is More: How Porsche Turned Small Engines Into a Competitive Advantage

May 28, 1967, at the Nürburgring. Four Porsche 910s swept the top positions at the 1000-kilometer race, finishing ahead of competitors with engines nearly four times larger. The winning car, piloted by Udo Schütz and Joe Buzzetta, carried just a 2.0-liter engine. It wasn’t an anomaly: it was the culmination...

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FOR SALE: 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder

The Porsche 918 Spyder redefined the hypercar segment by integrating race-car performance, state-of-the-art technology, breathtaking aesthetics, and environmental consciousness. This particular 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder, listed for sale on Collecting Cars, has had only one owner and has covered a mere 930 kilometers (578 miles) since new. A true engineering...

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How a Porsche survived at Le Mans on Coca-Cola

Le Mans 24 Hours, 10-11 June 1989: Just after the start of the race, the #15 Richard Lloyd Racing Porsche 962 GTi of Steven Andskar, David Hobbs and Damon Hill passes the pits When you were last with Richard Wiley, we were hurtling around a damp La Sarthe in 1988...

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FOR SALE: 1973 Porsche 911T 2.4 Targa Coupe

Porsche’s 911 Starting in 1964 with the original 911, Porsche has produced a line of six-cylinder rear-engine sportscars that could compete with much more powerful cars thanks to their low weight and superior handling. The 911 quickly became an icon of performance and handling, offering a driving experience unlike anything...

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A Win That Counted: Le Mans in 1998

As early as their drive home from Le Mans in 1997 Porsche racing chief Norbert Singer and racing engineer Herbert Ampferer started scheming their plans for the 1998 season. It would be a crunch year for Porsche’s revived racing program, which was now under heavy attack from Mercedes-Benz. They were...

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FOR SALE: Check Out This One-Owner 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo On Bring A Trailer!

The Porsche 911 Turbo also known as the 993 was available between late 1995 to 1998. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6 liter flat six, it was rated at 408-horsepower. It’s distinguished easily from the rear, as the whale-tail spoiler is quite deep to house the intercoolers meant to cool the...

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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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Wolf In Wolf’s Clothing – Porsche 997 Turbo RSR by Champion Motorsports

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FOR SALE: 1990 Singer 911 Dynamics and Lightweighting Study (DLS)

Background The Singer Vehicle Design Dynamics and Lightweighting Study (DLS) is a focused evolution of Singer’s Porsche 911 “reimaginations,” developed with Williams Advanced Engineering. It builds on the classic Porsche 964 platform but prioritizes reduced weight, improved aerodynamics, and enhanced performance. The DLS features a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine,...

Book Reviews

Book Review: Porsche 911 G-Model: The Book 1974-1989

Porsche 911 G-Model: The Book 1974-1989 by Andreas Gabriel, Manfred Hering & Tobias Kindermann © Berlin Motor Books Hot off the press, so to speak, is Berlin Motor Books’ latest offering covering the 911 G-Model, and what an impressive publication it is. In line with their other excellent publications in...

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FOR SALE: 911 Sally Special By Porsche And Pixar

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

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FOR SALE: Silver Metallic 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS With 8k Miles For Sale!

Porsche’s now famous RS moniker that was introduced in 2015, once again blurs the boundary between road-going sports cars and race cars. The 991-generation 911 GT3 RS equipped with the maximum degree of motorsport technology currently possible in a street-legal 911, yet retains supreme suitability for everyday driving. Extensive modifications...

Yesteryear

The Porsche Tartan

Background Tartan fabrics symbolize tradition and craftsmanship, belonging, and confidence. Exactly 50 years ago, three tartans were on the options list exclusively for the Porsche 911 Turbo. They didn’t appear in the 911 until the 1976 model year. This check pattern classic remains timeless and stylish—on the catwalk and in...

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Porsche Carrera Cup Rounds 3 And 4 Makes California Debut At Long Beach

This weekend, on April 8-10, the streets of Southern California will host the Porsche Carrera Cup North America Presented by the Cayman Islands. The classic silhouette of the Porsche 911 is not a rare sighting on the streets of Southern California, but this coming weekend is a little more special...

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Why was 1983 a good year in Group C?

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

Auctions

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...

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Significant Porsches coming to Amelia Island. Part I

Tradition is Born Each year during the second week in March, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance takes place at The Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, Florida. Created by businessman and car collector Bill Warner, a photographer and writer for Road & Track magazine since 1971, the event commenced in 1996 at...

People & Profiles

Interview: John Fitzpatrick

Starting his career in the early ’60s behind the wheel of a Mini, John Fitzpatrick quickly worked his way to the top echelons of the endurance racing world. From winning the British Saloon Car Championship, Fitzpatrick went on to factory rides with Ford and BMW, as well as notching up...

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FOR SALE: 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS ‘MR’

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

Notable Chassis

1974 Porsche RS 3.0 Carrera (Chassis Number 911 460 9034)

Front view of 1974 Porsche RS 3.0 Carrera 911 460 9034

When I first started writing my book, “R to RSR: The Racing Porsche 911s” in 1987, whilst living in England, I had little or no idea which RS/RSR cars had been raced in France. This was despite the fact that France was only 21 miles away across the Channel. The...

993 Targa

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.”...

Book Reviews

Book Review: PORSCHE 993 “25 YEARS” 1994–2019

PORSCHE 993 “25 YEARS” 1994–2019: by Andreas Gabriel, Manfred Hering & Thomas Nehlert © Berlin Motor Books Berlin Motor Books, a boutique book publisher located not far from the Brandenburger Tor (Brandenburg Gate) in Berlin, has been steadily raising its profile on the quality automotive book scene since its inception...

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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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FOR SALE: Singer DLS “Dynamics and Lightweighting Study”

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

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FOR SALE: 1990 Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic Study

Highlights ‘The Black Watch Commission,’ finished in Oak Green Metallic 4.0-litre engine with titanium exhaust, Öhlins adjustable suspension, carbon fibre roof, and Brembo carbon ceramic brakes Completed by Singer in January 2025 Just Completed Offered here is what is surely one of the final Porsche 911s to be Reimagined by...

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FOR SALE: 2024 Porsche 911 S/T Heritage Design

The Porsche 911 S/T is a purist’s sports car, combining modern engineering with motorsport technology and simplicity. Built for winding roads, it features a unique damper setup, shorter gearing, and a 518-horsepower naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine from the GT3 RS, which revs to 9,000 rpm, paired with a lightweight...

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FOR SALE: A One-Off Porsche 959 ‘Speedster’ is Heading to Auction

Porsche’s Type 959 was its first true supercar, a technological marvel that redefined performance when it debuted. Its development stemmed from Porsche’s Group B rally ambitions, requiring a road-legal production run of 200 units. The result was a car featuring a lightweight body made of aluminum, Kevlar, and composites, a...

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FOR SALE: 1958 Porsche 356A Cabriolet

An Automotive Icon One of the most iconic Porsches of all time is the 356A Cabriolet and now you have a chance to own one if you want it bad enough. The 356A Cabriolet you see here is currently for sale at Bring A Trailer. The car is a 1958...

The Audiobahn Podcast

The Audiobahn E3: The Porsche 911 T, 911 L, & 911 S

Episode Three: The Porsche 911 T, 911 L, & 911 S 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 Three is all about the Porsche 911 T,...

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VIDEO: Where is the Porsche Market Headed in 2022?

Last night the Porsche Club of America had a great discussion on the Porsche market and where they think prices are headed. It is definitely an interesting year ahead so for anybody in the market for a Porsche, it is well worth the time to watch it....

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Porsche 993 Mid-Engine ‘Fabcar’: Fueled By Innovation

The unique 993 ME demonstrated all of Fabcar's boldness and determination in its pursuit of innovation in motorsport. Credits: Porsche Car Club of America

Revered as one of the most important companies in the Porsche segment in the 80s and 90s, Fabcar left an impressive legacy on the racetrack, with its products being synonymous with reliability, novelty and speed. With these attributes in mind, we take a look back at the history of this...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport

A remarkable and low mileage example of a Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport, number 98 out of a limited production run of 200, is set to be auctioned by Broad Arrow Auctions later this week. Introduced alongside the 992-generation 911 at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 GT2...

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12 Hours of Sebring 2017: Pre-Race

12 Hours of Sebring, 2017: Porsche 911 RSR #912, Laurens Vanthoor, Kevin Estre and Richard Lietz in the GTLM class The 65th Annual Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring fuelled by ‘Fresh from Florida’ takes the green flag at 10:40 am (local time) on Saturday, March 18th 2017. The gates...

Motorsport & Racing

Dick Barbour Racing – Daytona 24 Hours 1979

The Dick Barbour 934.5 on the grid at Mexico Trans-AM

The 1979 Sports Car season at Dick Barbour Racing would once again start with probably the toughest race, the Daytona 24 hours. In late 1978 we had just sent the Team’s Porsche 934 1/2 down to Mexico City for the Trans Am race in November of 1978. Janet Guthrie had...

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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...

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FOR SALE: Check Out This Well-Optioned 2015 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS For Sale On Collecting Cars

Sporty, stylish, and a super-fast all-weather grand tourer is how would you like to best describe this 2015 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS currently offered for sale on Collecting Cars. The Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS delivers very safe driving enjoyment with all-wheel drive and a rollover protection bar; it...

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FOR SALE: Be The Next Owner Of This Red 2021 Porsche 992 Targa 4S!

The 2021 Porsche 992 Targa 4S is insanely fast and dynamically amazing compared to just about anything else on the road. And you get the comfort of all-wheel drive, a nice interior, good tech and the sexiest bodystyle on the planet. Objectively, there’s little to dislike about the Targa 4S....

Porsche 918

FOR SALE: 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

Porsche’s enduring mystique is deeply rooted in its storied motorsport success, with many of its most celebrated road cars developed alongside their racing counterparts. A prime example is the Porsche 918 Spyder, which shares core engineering with the 919 Hybrid Le Mans Prototype—the race car that secured three consecutive FIA...

Book Reviews

Porsche 917 – The autobiography of 917-023

If there was one Porsche racing car that set the Stuttgart company on the road to motor sport stardom, then it must surely be the 1970 Le Mans winning Porsche 917. For many years it had been the sole aim of Porsche’s Director of Research & Development, Dr. Ferdinand Piëch,...

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FOR SALE: Euro-Spec 1983 Porsche 911SC Cabriolet Up For Sale!

After producing no convertibles for 18 years, Porsche launched the 911 SC Cabrio in the spring 1983. The top made extensive use of metal plates and fixed components to maintain rigidity at high speeds and offer some rollover protection. This 1983 Porsche 911SC Cabriolet currently available for sale on PCarMarket is...

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Porsche mourns the loss of Herbert Linge

Dr Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is mourning the loss of the former racing driver and Operations Manager of the Weissach Development Centre, Herbert Linge, who died on 5 January 2024 aged 95. Linge played an instrumental role in setting up Porsche’s proving ground, while through his work with motorsport’s...

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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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Intercontinental GT Challenge Bathurst

Mount Panorama Circuit, Bathurst, New South Wales After Daytona and Dubai, the twelve-hour race in Bathurst, Australia is the third major long-distance race of the season. On the Mount Panorama Circuit in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, the Walkinshaw GT3 team will field a Porsche 911 GT3 R on...

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FOR SALE: Bid on a Rare 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Tribute to Carrera RS Package

In 2023, Porsche introduced a special package for the 992 GT3 RS, known as the Tribute to Carrera RS Package, exclusively available for the US market. This special edition celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7. The standout feature of this package is its unique paint...

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FOR SALE: 2015 Porsche 918 ‘Weissach’ Spyder

The Porsche 918 Spyder marked a groundbreaking leap in performance and technology, following in the footsteps of icons like the 959 and Carrera GT. Its defining feature is a hybrid powertrain combining three sources: a mid-mounted 608-hp 4.6-liter V8 engine, plus a 154-hp rear electric motor and a 127-hp front...

Book Reviews

Porsche Turbo

Porsche Turbo: The Inside Story of Stuttgart’s Turbocharged Road and Race Cars – by Randy Leffingwell © Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc. It may be a little after the official publication date, but I have only recently come across this book by Randy Leffingwell. As an expert and renowned author...

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Porsche 935 – Chassis #JLP4 Fabcar

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Neither Coupe Nor Cabriolet: The Story of the Porsche 911 Targa

Three-quarter rear view of a first-generation red Porsche 911 Targa

By the early 1960s, Porsche was no longer the fragile, survival-mode company of the late 1940s.The Porsche 356 had matured into a reliable revenue stream especially the later B and C versions, were selling consistently, particularly in the United States. The German manufacturer had already launched the 911 and continued...

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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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Retrospect: The Porsche 959

When discussing breakthroughs in sportscar technology, the Porsche 959 merits its own chapter, if not a book. Introduced in the mid-1980s, this genuine supercar emerged as a spearhead of innovation, vastly surpassing the technology Porsche had developed to date. While the standard 911 was not short on performance or prestige,...

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Austro-Daimler ADS-R “Sascha” Diagram

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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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Porsche-Gordini: Motorsport’s Little Frankenstein

Delfosse: The Man Behind The Idea Before discussing the car itself, special mention must be made of the creator of this strange machine, and that was Curt Delfosse. Curt, just one of the many figures in the fascinating world of post-war motorsports, was the eldest son of a line of...

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Porsche 908 Spyder – Building a Racing Empire Part V

Words by: Glen Smale Images by: Glen Smale & Corporate Archives Porsche AG The Dependable 908 As previously noted, thanks to the revised Group 6 regulations for the 1968 season, the engine capacity limit was restricted to 3-litres. This allowed the Porsche factory racers to shift up a gear, becoming...

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