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...
Most people, even those only vaguely interested in motor sport, will have heard about the Porsche 917. The first of Porsche’s race cars to truly dominate the world of sports car racing, the 917 project was in 1969 almost a step too far for the small Stuttgart manufacturer as it...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
While Porsches have appeared many times on the big screen, they have also shown up over and over again on the small screen. Much like with the movies, if we listed every show with a Porsche, it’d be a small novella, so we’ll focus on the shows that have a...
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...
Rear view of Porsche GT3 Cup Car
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...
A Porsche 904 Carrera GTS Coupé in 1963 outside the factory in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. The early version had a slatted air intake behind the doors, this being replaced by scoops which were more efficient The Porsche Carrera GTS represented a watershed in the company’s march towards motorsport fulfilment. Gone was the...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Ulli Upietz poses with the 2010 model year Type 987 Boxster S outside the Porsche Museum, 1 Porscheplatz, Stuttgart On 7 January 2018, Ulli Upietz, the well-known Porsche photographer and founder of the publishing company Gruppe C Verlag, passed away after an illness. Over four decades, he made a name...
‘Porsche around the World’ is a new section of the Porsche Road & Race online journal where we will post items of interest that have either just happened, or are about to happen, anywhere on our planet, in the Porsche community. Feel free to get in touch with us to...
It was created by Dr. Ing. h.c. Ferdinand Porsche and a handful of his close associates in 1937-38 and, despite the hideous wartime destruction, is still alive and well today, a distinguished septuagenarian. Yet important though it is, not much has been seen or heard of the Type 64 or,...
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...
Across the rugged Western Cape of Africa, a pack of SafariProjek Porsches prowls the open roads, their sleek forms gleaming under the sun. With a throaty growl, they surge forward, engines echoing like mechanical predators. Weaving through mountain passes and coastal highways, they move with relentless grace — a testament...
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....
Photography by Matty White. The 2024 Nurburgring 24 Hours, heralded as the start of the greatest month in endurance racing history, unfolded in the picturesque yet challenging Eifel region of Germany. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content. Get Started Already a Member?...
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...
For the fourth year in a row, Porsche has been named number one among luxury car owners in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study℠. The study measures if a vehicle owner purchased the same brand after trading in an existing vehicle on a new vehicle purchase or...
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...
Belgian Gendarmerie Belgium, a random afternoon in the spring of 1974: a man is speeding down the A10 between Brussels and Ostend. After a few kilometers, he spots a flashing blue light in his rearview mirror—that can only mean one thing: the cops! Obviously, getting another ticket isn’t something our...
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...
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...
Between 1987 and 1990, Porsche forged a remarkable path in American motorsports, with one of its most memorable moments being the team’s short-lived, yet intense, stint in CART/IndyCar. Join us in the second part about the story of this epic, as the Zuffenhausen-based company faced growing challenges to establish itself...
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...
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...
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,...
ROFGO Collection by Doug Nye – © Porter Press International Most motorsport enthusiasts will have attended historic races, events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed or Revival, or similar events in the USA, where the familiar and much-admired Gulf orange and blue race cars have competed or been on...
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...
If you were lucky enough to visit Rennsport Reunion 7 in Monterey, California, then chances are you gazed at one of Mark Morgan’s illustrations without even realizing it. An illustrator based in the U.K., Mark has mixed his passion for Porsche and his artistic talents to yield some truly exciting...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ferro & Company Distinct 3
In a life that feels like ages ago, but was really only a handful of years, I reviewed watches. As the former-founder of Watches You Can Afford, a niche watch blog focused on sub-$1,500 wristwatches, I got my wrists into more than 200 timepieces in the six years I owned...
Almost no other brand represents personal freedom and individuality like Porsche. The first customer requests appeared in the 1950s, laying the foundation for today’s Sonderwunsch department and Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur. From the very start, Ferry Porsche connected his sports cars to the vision of fulfilling dreams, and the brand has...
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...
Bob Wollek and Darren Brassfield drive the rebuilt chassis 108 to 14th overall at West Pam Beachin 1987. Mauro Baldi in the B.F. Goodrich 962 during the Daytona 24 Hour race of 1988.Photo: Lee Self The Porsche 962, which first saw the track in 1984, is one of the all-time...
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...
Blue cover – Limited Edition Much has been written about the Porsche 911, in fact there are few manufacturers in the world, that could boast as having as many books written about one of their models. But as can be expected, many of these books cover selected top models, and...
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...
Porsches have scored a record 16 overall victories at Le Mans, 14 similar triumphs in the Rolex 24 at Daytona and eight 12-hour wins at Sebring, and upon all of them can be found the fingerprints of Norbert Singer. A 30-year-old graduate engineer with a Masters in Mechanical Engineer, Aviation...
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...
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...
Background The Porsche 930 started life, like many other rare collectible cars, as a homologation special. Specifically designed to meet racing regulations. However, rather than end up as a low-volume unicorn the 930 turned out to be a hit with customers and the legend of the Turbo was born. Now,...
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...
A New Opportunity for Porsche For Porsche’s Michael Hölscher this was his first major project. It was his opportunity to set up fabrication and assembly of a complete automobile at a time when Porsche was suffering from the major fall in the value of the dollar that had supported it...
If you are lucky enough to get an allocation on a 992 GT3, you should do whatever you can in your power to buy it. It is that good. What is sad of course, is that getting an allocation is almost impossible and the slots are selling for $50-$100k over...
1968 Porsche 908 KH (chassis #010) 3-litre Introduced in 1968, the Porsche 908 was one of the longest running prototypes in the company’s history, as it was still doing duty twenty years later in 1988. The 908 took on many different forms, Long Tail (LH), Short Tail (KH), 908/02 Spyder,...
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...
The “Mame Commission” Singer DLS is a rare, meticulously crafted reimagination of the 964-generation Porsche 911, created by Singer Vehicle Design as part of their Dynamics and Lightweight Study (DLS). With only 75 examples produced, this particular car remains in virtually new condition, showing just 182 miles on the odometer....
The Porsche “911 GT2 RS” name is one used with reverence, citing such nicknames as the “widow maker” because of its extreme power and lack of driver aides. Previously used in 2011 with the 997, it wouldn’t reappear until 2017 when the 991 GT2 RS was announced creating a buzz...
1988 Porsche 959 'Komfort' | Daniel Kalisz ©2023 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
A rare 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort will be up for auction at RM Sotheby’s on November 17. The Porsche 959 is known for reshaping the luxury sports car market in the 1980s, alongside iconic vehicles like the Lamborghini Countach, Ferrari’s F40, and 288 GTO. This 959 is a sought-after addition...
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...
Paying tribute to Porsche’s celebrated air-cooled heritage, the 911 Sport Classic is a limited-production model derived from the 992 Turbo, reconfigured with rear-wheel drive, a 7-speed manual gearbox, and a bespoke Heritage Design interior. Distinctive features include a fixed ducktail rear spoiler, a lightweight carbon-fiber hood, a double-bubble roof, and...
Intended to surpass all other supercars of its era in terms of technological advancements, the Porsche Carrera GT was engineered to push boundaries. Its powerful V10 engine traces its lineage back to the 10-cylinder race engine developed for the 2000 Le Mans 24-hours. Notably, the Carrera GT pioneered the utilization...