Broad Arrow’s All-Porsche auction will take place with Air|Water on Saturday, April 27th, and feature approximately 70 Porsches similar to the Broad Arrow Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction held in 2023 at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, Georgia. That auction, held with Porsche Cars North America and the Porsche Experience...
Since its founding in 1948, Porsche has built numerous homologation models designed to satisfy racing regulations while remaining street legal. Intended as the successor to the Le Mans–winning 911 GT1, the Porsche Carrera GT began development in 1999 under Porsche’s motorsport division. However, changes to FIA rules ended plans for...
In June 2017, Porsche unveiled the Type 991 GT2 RS at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine, the 991 GT2 RS produces 700 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful production 911 ever built. Unlike its predecessors, this model features...
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...
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...
Professor Ferdinand Porsche (centre) with F. A. ‘Butzi’ Porsche (left) and Ferdinand Piëch (right), ca. 1949 Ferdinand Karl Piëch was born in Vienna, Austria, on 17 April 1937, to Louise (daughter to Ferdinand and sister of Ferry Porsche) and Anton Piëch, a lawyer. He was the grandson of Ferdinand Porsche,...
2002 RUF RTurbo Cabriolet
The Auburn Auction, hosted by from September 1 to 3, 2022, is just over a week away, and more and more lots are getting added daily to the listings. While we were perusing the listings, especially looking at some of the Porsche’s up for grabs (many without reserve too!), out...
The Porsche 997 GT2 RS is best described as extreme. With a top speed of 209 MPH, it boasts a powerful 620 HP from its twin-turbocharged 3.6L engine, mirroring the Porsche GT1 prototype Le Mans-winning race car. Designed to reclaim Porsche’s engineering dominance, it aimed to surpass the Nürburgring lap...
Porsche 930 to 935: The Turbo Porsches – by John Starkey © Veloce Publishing Ltd Much has been written about Porsche’s racing exploits over the years, but there is perhaps one model that has served, more than any other, as the pillar of the company’s achievements. Prototypes have come and...
Photography by Chuck Andersen. The 2024 HSR Sebring Classic 12 Hour, Pistons & Props, delivered a weekend of thrilling racing, dramatic finishes, and standout performances at Sebring International Raceway. Paying homage to the iconic 12 Hours of Sebring, the event featured historic cars, fierce competition, and a healthy dose of...
This 1967 Porsche 910 is the first of 28 coupes built during a single year of production and is among 12 examples initially built with power from a 2.0L magnesium-case flat-six. Chassis 910001 made its debut as part of the factory works effort with Hans Herrmann at the wheel in...
This 2020 Porsche 935 is a rare gem, being one of just 77 units produced for Porsche’s elite clientele. Derived from the Porsche 911 GT2 RS (991.2), this model boasts only 37 miles (60 km) on the odometer and is now offered for sale on SBX Cars. Inspired by the...
2005 Porsche Carrera GT
The Carrera GT production car was unveiled in March 2003 at the Geneva motor show in Switzerland. Following great sales success, the target was raised from 1000 to 1500 cars, but finally 1270 Carrera GT supercars were produced. The cars were made between September 2003 and April 2006. More importantly,...
The Porsche 918 Spyder was conceived with a fairly blunt mission: build the super sports car “for the next decade,” then use it as a rolling blueprint for what Porsche’s future could be when electrification wasn’t an enemy of speed. Porsche developed the car “from the ground up as a...
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring Coupé
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 car featured a 2.7-litre, fuel-injected, air-cooled, six-cylinder...
Entering Porsche’s World He was not in the first wave, that small group of engineers supporting Ferdinand Porsche when he decided to set up his own engineering consultancy at the end of 1930. They were chief designer Karl Rabe, engine man Josef Kales, chassis specialist Josef Zahradnik and drive-train designer...
Singer Vehicle Design, based in California, is known for its meticulous restoration of air-cooled Porsche 911s, particularly those of the 964 generation. Established in 2009, Singer’s restorations  blends elements from the 1960s through the 1990s into each bespoke creation. Singer’s Classic restoration service offers Porsche owners the opportunity to transform...
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...
The Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction is scheduled for June 10th at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Today we highlight this rare 1967 Porsche 910, which is estimated to bring $2,800,000 – $3,400,000. Chassis No. 910 020 The life of a Porsche sports racing prototype in the 1960s was...
You have less than two hours to decide if you’ll get this 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo from Bring A Trailer which was purchased new by award-winning actor Denzel Washington. It has a black over black finish, powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-six engine matched with a six-speed manual transaxle that...
Without question, the Porsche 550 Spyder is recognized as the first Porsche that was purpose-built for racing. This compact, mid-engine sports car significantly impacted events such as the Targa Florio, Mille Miglia, 24 Hours of Le Mans, and Carrera Panamericana, often outperforming larger and more powerful rivals from Ferrari and...
Evolution, not Revolution Since its debut in 1964, the Porsche 911 has epitomized engineering evolution. Conceived by Ferdinand “Butzi” Porsche, this iconic vehicle has undergone continuous refinement, while preserving its distinctive rear-engine layout and silhouette. Each stage represents a chapter in Porsche’s heritage, from air-cooled engines of the yesteryears to...
Alois Ruf Porsche Newsroom: As a teenager, Alois Ruf sees an early predecessor of the Porsche 911 on the autobahn, which ultimately ignites a lifelong passion. And what sounds like fiction is, in fact, actually true: around 50 years later, he discovers the car in Enamel Blue in his own...
Background Singer bills its Porsche creations not simply as restorations, but as cars that are “Reimagined by Singer,” with modern upgrades and custom detailing. They meld Porsche styling cues from different generations to create cars with a distinct aesthetic. The company defines its mission as “A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence,”...
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 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...
Twice Around the Clock: The Yanks at Le Mans by Tim Considine © Toll Hall Sexton Books Over the years, there has been a lot written on the history of the Le Mans 24 Hours, a race which has earned the reputation as one of the most challenging endurance races...
Porsche 935-78 Moby Dick (chassis 935/78.006 ), photographed at the Porsche Warehouse in May 2017 Group 5 rules offered manufacturers a great deal of freedom to modify their cars in the Silhouette class. At Porsche, Norbert Singer pushed the rules to the limit, and gave us the Porsche 935/78 Moby...
1987 Porsche 959 Komfort Born in the mid-1980s the Porsche 959 it was a technological masterpiece filtering advancements across the 911 range well into the 1990s. Financially, it became a headache. Delays and cost overruns clouded the 959 production process in a fog that, in time, has been lifted to...
PCarMarket is now offering a striking and low mileage example of a 2016 Porsche 911 R. The car is also one of the few examples that came out of the factory finished in Racing Yellow. Porsche designed this car for just the thrill of driving. It’s completely different from the...
In the vast design world, few names resonate with as much acclaim and distinction as Porsche. While many associate this name primarily with high-performance cars, there’s another realm where the Porsche legacy thrives: product design. This evolution commenced with Porsche Design, founded by Prof. Alexander ‘Butzi’ Porsche in 1972. FA...
Porsche 911 (993) - The Story
Porsche 911 (993) (1993 – 1998) Story & History Type 993 – The 4th Generation Porsche 911 Premiere: 1993 September 9 at IAA Frankfurt motor show Clay model – note the fender design© Porsche One of the prototypes. Note the 964 wheels.© Porsche The rear lamp design that was first...
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...
1993 Porsche 911 Type 964 Carrera RSR 3.8-Litre 'Strassenversion' Coupé | Bonhams Cars
Bonhams will auction one of the two existing examples of the Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.8-liter “Strassenversion” Coupé on November 25 during its “On The Grid – The Abu Dhabi Auction.” In 1992, Porsche introduced the 964 Carrera RS, a lightweight variant reminiscent of the legendary 2.7 and 3.0-liter RS...
The Evolution of the Porsche 911 Porsche 911 Generations First Generation (1963-1989) Porsche 964 (1989-1994) Porsche 993 (1994-1998) Porsche 996 (1998-2004) Porsche 997 (2004-2011) Porsche 991 (2011-2019) Porsche 992 (2019 – ) Telling Generations Apart Born in 1963, the Porsche 911 has become a legend. An iconic design that is...
At the start of this month, Historic Sportscar Racing hosted one of the most anticipated races of their season: The HSR 24 Hours of Daytona. Much like the real 24 Hours of Daytona that kicks off the WEC and IMSA season each year, this event had cars of all classes,...
When Porsche unveiled the world’s first production sports car with a turbo engine in 1974, the automotive world changed overnight. Over the past 50 years, the term “turbo” has undergone an exciting transformation: from the technology in the traditional sense to the “Turbo-look” with bulky enlargements and the protruding rear...
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...
Concorso Ferrari in Farmington Connecticut was a spectacle once again. Hosted by the Hometown foundation since launching in 2001, Concorso Ferrari & Friends has raised nearly $2 million in support of Connecticut Children’s. More than just a car show, this remarkable event powers essential medical programs and services while spreading...
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...
1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS N/GT
In the early 1990s, Porsche focused on showcasing its new 964 Carreras globally in racing. The company developed track-ready versions for both rear- and all-wheel-drive cars. A limited run of 22 “lightweight” all-wheel-drive C4 coupes was produced, and the Carrera 2 served as the foundation for the successful 964 Carrera...
The controversial Panamericana concept car was another birthday “gift” for Ferry Porsche in 1989. Ulrich Bez was behind and Branitzki had hands in pockets.
It all began with a decision that Ferry Porsche would long regret. Beginning in 1970, the familial tensions described by Ferdinand Piëch were: “In our family there’s a kind of unspoken law: Porsche is Stuttgart and Piëch is Salzburg.” Porsches were taking the top jobs in Zuffenhausen and some Piëchs...
1974 Porsche RS 3.0 Carrera
Chassis No: 911 460 9029 Engine No: 684 0053 Prod. No: 104 2302 G/box No: 716 1222 (15/1) Colour: White/Gold First delivered to: Sonauto Dealership , Paris, France Aluminum roll bar fitted First registered as: 556 ACR 75 Awaiting the start of the 1974 edition of the Tour de France...
Highlights Singer Classic – The first iteration of reimagining the Porsche 911 New, recently completed example! 37 miles! 4.0L air-cooled flat six engine with 390 horsepower built by Ed Pink Racing Engines Spec’d with optional close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission Spec’d with optional Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, optional Ohlins adjustable shock...
Background Introduced at the 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Porsche 356 Carrera marked the first appearance of this legendary performance car nameplate. Central to the Carrera’s spec sheet was the special race-bred engine developed since 1952. Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann was tasked with reworking the classic Porsche flat-four into a world-class...
Porsche 911 991.1 GT3 RS
Jean Behra following his accident at Caracas 3 November 1957 Staring out of period black and white photographs, Jean Behra’s handsome, but battered face tells its own story: a combative soul who seemed to thrive only when living on the ragged edge and for whom an exploit was either going...
Porsche Taycan driving through desert
When Porsche announced in 2015 with the Mission E Concept that they were deep in development of an electric vehicle that would put most other mid-market EVs to shame, they were not taken all that seriously. In fact, more than one media outlet chalked the statement up to posturing and...
Even thirty years after his retirement from Porsche, engineer and test driver Peter Falk could still be seen the occasional Porsche gathering, a measure of both his commitment to the brand and the 911. Of all the men who had worked on the 911, he had perhaps a more sustained...
In 2008, Porsche unveiled a new and much improved version of the GT3 RSR. Distinguished from its predecessor by a redesigned front end featuring aerodynamic enhancements, including “flick” spoilers on the front apron and optimized air ducting, the new model boasted increased downforce and reduced drag. Underneath the bodywork, the...
Photography by Matty White Media. A supremely promising early phase of the World Endurance Championship in 2024 shone favorably on Porsche, where their Factory Hypercars were performing well. Customer Hypercars in the hands of Jota and Proton were dominating, and the GT3 entries run by Manthey were the toast of...
The Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition showcases what is possible with Porsche’s Exclusive Manufaktur program and what to expect from Porsche’s Heritage Design Strategy. Inspired by the 356 and previous generations of the 911, Porsche’s Heritage Design Strategy is bringing period-correct design cues from the 50s, 60s, 70s,...
While chassis 301172 is a competent race car, it has been kept in exceptional physical and mechanical condition overall since its restoration. In addition to its track time, it has been displayed at the Amelia Island Concours and The Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Ave where it was awarded second place...
1955. 550 Spyders in the Porsche yard in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen
Porsche 550 (1953-1956) Introduction Porsche needed a race car to compete in the roadster class, and that’s just what the 550 Spyder did at a time when production cars could no longer win. In fact, the third 550 prototype and first 550 to race won its first event at the...
Highlights 962-010’: the very last works chassis to be used by the factory team Driven to 2nd place at Le Mans by Derek Bell, Hans Stuck and Klaus Ludwig Impeccable ownership history since sale by Porsche in 1989 Amazing time capsule condition, untouched since her last race Background Few cars...
When Porsche wanted to build a 911 2.7 RS for the 1980’s, it came up with the Carrera 3.2 Club Sport, a car which much like an RS has gone on to become a sought-after classic. In common with its RS predecessor, the key to the Club Sport is weight,...
Now live on SBX Cars is this 2024 Porsche 911 S/T, showing just 43 miles at the time of cataloging. Finished in Shore Blue Metallic and equipped with the $20,000 Heritage Design Package, it represents one of the most driver-focused modern 911 configurations. This example is number 462 of 1,963...
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...
The 911 Carrera RS wasn’t conceived as a road car but as a homologation model for Porsche’s 911 RSR to compete in Group 5 racing. Designed to meet racing regulations, it shed weight and adopted aerodynamic features from its track counterpart. Initially, Porsche doubted its market appeal due to its...
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...
Bring A Trailer is currently offering a 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S with just 6k miles since new. Aside from being a low mileage example, this particular 997.2 Turbo S has been modified to look like the 911 Sport Classic. The modifications included installing 19″ Fuchs-style wheels, black-trimmed xenon headlights,...
Our List of The Most Awesome Production Porsches of All Time (Excluding 911 Models) Best Porsches Porsche Macan Turbo Porsche 959 Porsche 550 Spyder Porsche Cayman GT4 Porsche 968 Clubsport Porsche 944 Turbo S Porsche Carrera GT Porsche 356 (All Models) Porsche 918 Spyder Porsche Panamera Turbo S Porsche Cayman...
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...
PCARMARKET is giving you the opportunity to acquire one of the last air-cooled 911 that boasts superb drivability and stunning looks: a 1996 Porsche 993 Turbo. The 993 Turbo was available between late 1995 to 1998. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6 liter flat six, it was rated at 402-horsepower. It’s...
This 2008 Porsche 987 Boxster S RS 60 Spyder Edition Is A Bargain!
The RS60 Spyder edition of the Boxster was produced to commemorate Porsche’s victory at the 12 Hours of Sebring in Florida in 1960. Reflecting its model designation, the Boxster RS 60 Spyder was limited to a Special Edition of 1,960 units proudly bearing a silver-coloured placard on the lid of...
The power unit featured in the new Porsche 911 GT2 is a high-performance evolution version of the six-cylinder horizontally opposed engine first appearing in the 911 Turbo. The two turbochargers now have an even higher air throughput allowing an increase in charge pressure under full load to 2 bar. Output...
First air-cooled adventure Ryan Polson’s first word was car. Not Mama or Dada. Car. It seems that Ryan’s trajectory was set from the beginning. It also might have had something to do with his dad’s 1939 Ford Street rod that Ryan rode shotgun to car shows and the like. As...
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...
Few race cars have left as lasting an impact as the 1966 Porsche 906, also known as the Carrera 6. Built as Porsche’s answer to the competitive world of endurance racing, the 906 combined lightweight engineering, aerodynamic efficiency, and pure performance, making it a dominant force on the track. Today,...