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The Spyder spins its web

Autosport 1000 km, Silverstone, 14 September 2008: In the fifth and final round of the 2008 Le Mans Series season, the #34 Porsche RS Spyder was driven by Peter Van Merksteijn and Jos Verstappen and finished first in the LMP2 class and fifth overall, ahead of a brace of LMP1...

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Half Price Hero – Porsche 996 GT3 RS

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FOR SALE: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring

RM Sotheby’s is thrilled to offer this rare and stunning 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring. Finished in its original Black with a Leatherette and Corduroy interior, this highly sought-after car will be auctioned on November 2, with an estimated value of $650,000 to $800,000 The Carrera RS debuted...

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A Quarter Century of Porsche 911 GT3

Since 1963, the Porsche 911 has been synonymous with advanced German engineering, a timeless silhouette, and, according to Porsche enthusiasts, one of the purest driving experiences of any sports car. And there aren’t many variants or high-performance trims of iconic sports cars like the 911 that enjoy almost the same...

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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...

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Tilman Brodbeck remembers

Tilman Brodbeck poses with a 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Coupé (left) and a 911 Sport Classic (right) – 21 September 2009 To be able to write on your résumé that you worked for one of Porsche’s CEOs would be quite an achievement. Tilman Brodbeck can however do a little...

Book Reviews

Book Review: Porsche Sport 2018

Porsche Sport 2018 – © Gruppe C Motorsport Verlag For those who follow Porsche motorsport closely, the 26th edition of the well-known annual, Porsche Sport 2018, is definitely a book you want on your bookshelf. I have sung the praises of these publications before today, and for good reason, but...

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356 to 911: Porsche’s Troublesome Transition

In the late 1950s, while senior engineers at Porsche struggled through studies for a successor to the 356, a new generation of Porsche family members was entering the business. Ferry Porsche’s eldest son, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, joined the family firm in 1957. Butzi Porsche—as he was known—spent his first nine...

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Germany’s Quart and a Half Brigade

Porsche’s Spyders stole the limelight, but in the 1950s they had serious rivals in both BMW and EMW, who produced serious 1½-liter machinery. Their battles on both sides of the Iron Curtain were the stuff of legend. A liter and a half—more or less a quart and a half—isn’t much...

The Audiobahn Podcast

The Audiobahn E5: The Porsche 911 G Series (& the Turbo)

The Audiobahn E5: The Porsche 911 G Series (& the Turbo) 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 911G and 911...

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FOR SALE: Ultra-Rare 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport Up For Grabs

Limited to only 77 units, the Porsche 911 GT3 R rennsport is a track-focused creation free from racing regulations. Based on the 992-generation GT3 R, it shares the race car’s foundations but abandons FIA restrictions on weight, power, and aerodynamics. The result is a purpose-built machine designed purely for performance...

Auction News

The White Collection Memorabilia

From RM Sotheby’s: Just months ago, we had the privilege of revealing the mystery of The White Collection—selling over 50 white Porsches of rare make, mileage, and vintage, along with a host of unique and highly collectible Porsche parts and memorabilia. What you didn’t know was this wasn’t all of...

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Porsche 917 – Building a Racing Empire Part VII (Racing and Motorsport Legacy)

Porsche 917 Factory Racing In 1969 Porsche’s new 917 was never intended to be ready for the two Florida races, Daytona and Sebring, at the beginning of the 1969 season. As it happened, the 917 also missed the first two European races of the Championship for Manufacturers, namely Brands Hatch...

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FOR SALE: 1998 RUF CTR 2 Sport Heads to Broad Arrow Auction

One of only 14 lightweight CTR 2 Sport models ever made, this 1998 RUF is among the most exclusive and advanced air-cooled performance cars of the 1990s. Built on a Porsche 993 chassis, it features a 580-horsepower 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat-six, RUF’s own six-speed transmission, and all-wheel drive—delivering 0–100 km/h in...

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FOR SALE: RM Sotheby’s to Auction a Stunning Porsche 911 By Singer

Singer Vehicle Design has cemented itself as one of the most revered names in the world of automotive restoration and customization, particularly for its masterful reimagining of the Porsche 911. Founded by Rob Dickinson, the company has consistently pushed the boundaries of craftsmanship and performance, blending classic Porsche DNA with...

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FOR SALE: 4k-Mile 2018 Porsche 991.2 GT2 RS Weissach Package Up For Grabs

We’ve got some good news for you, as we’ve found a bargain for a Porsche! Currently, a 2018 Porsche 991 GT2 RS is up for sale on PCARMARKET. It comes with the optional Weissach Package which includes a lightweight carbon fiber roof panel, front lid, and anti-roll bars. It also...

Book Reviews

Book Review: Porsche 930 to 935: The Turbo Porsches

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...

Porsche 911 (964)

FOR SALE: 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe by Singer

Singer Vehicle Design introduced its “911 Reimagined by Singer” initiative in 2009, using the 1989–1994 Porsche 964 as the foundation for highly customized, performance-focused reinterpretations of the classic 911. Each project starts with a bare 964 chassis that’s completely rebuilt, fitted with lightweight carbon-fiber body panels, long-hood styling, center-mounted fuel...

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FOR SALE: Porsche 992 GT3 RS In Shark Blue

Arguably the most extreme 911 to be build as a production car for the road and track. The most significant improvements made to the RS—over both the 992 GT3 and the previous-gen 991 GT3 RS—were applied to the aerodynamics and chassis departments of the car. The new 911 GT3 RS...

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FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2010 Porsche 911 (997.2) GT2 RS

Collecting Cars is currently offering a 2010 Porsche 911 (997.2) GT2 RS finished in black over black leather and Alcantara upholstery. Limited to just 500 units, Porsche’s 997.2 GT2 RS is a brute, a lightweight, twin-turbocharged, 620-hp bout of madness that stemmed from Stuttgart’s quest to see how high up...

The Story

Porsche Boxster 987 – The Story

2nd Generation Porsche Boxster (987) Story & History Boxster 987.1 (2005 – 2008) Official photos: 2004 September 7 / Premiere: 2004 September 23 at Mondial de l’Automobile Paris motor show press day / Market launch: 2004 November 27 Already since 1997, the 986-generation Boxsters were parallelly produced at the Valmet...

Events

Gallery: Five Incredible Porsches at the 2023 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival

Organizers of the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival invited the Luftgekühlt’s celebration of Brian Redman, which resulted in a number of Porsches raced by Redman in attendance. Porsches, of course, were in abundance at the Festival, including five race cars and more than 20 street cars. Incredible Porsches in attendance included: Porsche...

Austro-Daimler

Austro-Daimler: Porsche-Designed Tractors

A-zug, Austro Daimler, B-zug, C-zug, Ferdinand Porsche, M17-80hp, Rabe, Zugwagen M12 In July 1906, 30-year-old Ferdinand Porsche, who had previously worked for the small Austrian company Lohner, joined Austro-Daimler as chief engineer. He brought with him his development of the so-called “mixed or hybrid drive”—the Mixte: an internal combustion engine...

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FOR SALE: Grab This 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

Up until 2019, highly maintained and low mileage examples of a Porsche Carrera GT could be acquired in the used car market for around $600,000 to $700,000. However, prices have skyrocketed since then, with the mid-engine supercar now typically selling for over $1.5 million and fetching as much as $2...

People & Profiles

Frédéric Makowiecki (FRA)

Fred Makowiecki, Porsche works driver, 2016 Le Mans 24H Born: 22 November 1980 Where: Arras, France Lives: Perpignan, France Marital status: Married, 1 child Height/Weight: 1.76 m/66 kg Hobbies: Cycling, music, karting He already underlined his strong passion for Porsche in his campaign to win the Porsche Carrera Cup France....

Book Reviews

ROFGO Collection

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...

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FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Available On Bring A Trailer

2019 was the last model year for the seventh-generation 911 (991) and for that Porsche introduced the GT2 RS Clubsport. The GT2 RS Clubsport was unveiled to the public at the LA Auto Show in 2018. It was the most powerful GT production Porsche sports car as a track-only focus...

Notable Chassis

Porsche 935 009 00030 – The Old Warhorse

Porsche 935 chassis no. 009 00030, the Old Warhorse speeds up the hill at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed with Brian Redman at the helm This is a story of the incredible career of Porsche 935 009 00030, one of the most amazing race cars ever, or as someone...

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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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Weissach – Centre of Porsche Excellence

Weissach – Porsche Werk 8 – on 9 June 2016 By the late 1950s, the German Wirtschaftswunder was well underway and as the economy grew, so traffic density increased. This was particularly noticeable around Stuttgart often making testing on local Autobahnen inconvenient and it caused Ferry to think about creating...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 935 With Gulf Livery Is Heading To Auction

Porsche adeptly blends its vintage and contemporary vehicles to attract substantial investments from its affluent clientele. The 935, launched in 2018, stands out as arguably the most remarkable among them. This modern version pays homage to the iconic 935 Group 5 race car with a modern touch. Named the Porsche...

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FOR SALE: 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

Live on Collecting Cars is an all black 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder offered in superb condition and with low mileage. The car features black metallic exterior paint with a black leather-trimmed interior adorned with yellow seat piping, door accents, seatbelt edging, and steering wheel 12 o’clock marker. It also includes...

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FOR SALE: Stunning 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

In 2011, as Porsche prepared to unveil the next-generation 991-series 911, it delivered a final, formidable statement with the 997-based 911 GT2 RS. This extreme variant embodied the pinnacle of Porsche engineering, touted by the company as its most potent and fastest road-legal sports car at the time. The GT2...

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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...

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FOR SALE: Denzel Washington’s 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo

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...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsche at Spa Classic 2025

Photography by Matty White Media. Few places test a car’s soul quite like Spa-Francorchamps. Historic racing returned to the legendary circuit for the 2025 Spa Classic, with Porsche once again playing a central role across multiple categories. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium...

People & Profiles

Kévin Estre (FRA)

Born: 28 October 1988 Where: Lyon, France Lives: Höchst, Austria Marital Status: Single Height/Weight: 1.84 m/72 kg Hobbies: Badminton, skiing, all types of sport Kévin Estre heads into his first season as a Porsche works driver and thus has come full circle. The Frenchman honed his craft as a race...

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FOR SALE: Porsche 993 Remastered By Gunther Werks Is Heading For Auction

1996 Porsche 911 Remastered by Gunther Werks Zach Brehl ©2024 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

One of the limited run of 25 Porsche 911 models configured to the 400R standard by Gunther Werks will be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s on March 1-2. The car in question, dubbed the ‘Chelsea Grey Commission,’ holds a unique status among its limited production counterparts, being the first unit of...

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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 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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Porsche Legend Hans Herrmann: 1928-2026

Hans Herrmann’s career was marked by numerous victories and unforgettable moments at Le Mans, the Mille Miglia, and the Targa Florio. His technical expertise and ability to perform under the toughest conditions made him one of the most successful drivers of his time. He passed away on January 9, 2026,...

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FOR SALE: Stunning 2017 Porsche 991.2 Carrera S in Sapphire Metallic Blue Up For Grabs

PCarMarket is currently auctioning a 2017 Porsche 991.2 Carrera S painted in Sapphire Blue Metallic over a black leather interior. If you can remember, 2017 was the first year when the turbocharged Carrera was introduced to the public and that is exactly what you get from this Porsche. It boasts...

Porsche Design

Tuthill Porsche GT ONE: Mid-Engined Homage to Porsche’s Dominant Racer From the 90s

Images courtesy of Tuthill Porsche, Stephan Bauer. Limited to 22 examples worldwide, Tuthill Porsche has taken the sheets of its newest build series entitled GT ONE. According to the British Porsche restoration and performance outfit, the idea for GT ONE came as a result from a conversation between the company’s...

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

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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996 Turbo: Champion of a New Era

A New Era for Porsche Performance “We are in the GT business,” said Porsche racing engineer Norbert Singer, “so we will make one.” That was in the summer of 1995 when Porsche responded to the revival of interest in GT-class racing and the challenge of the McLaren F1 by starting...

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FOR SALE: Ultra-Rare 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 Heads To Auction

The Porsche 911 GT2, primarily built for racing but still road-legal, has a lineage tracing back to the iconic 1973 911 Carrera RS. Named after the FIA’s GT2 category, it debuted in 1993 with the Type 993 model, which many consider the most beautiful 911. First seen in prototype form...

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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: The “Paradise Found” Commission by Singer to Cross the Auction Block

Singer’s original vision—now known as its Classic services—laid the foundation for everything the company represents today. With the order book closed on the program that defined the brand, Singer has moved forward into a new era, opening a state-of-the-art facility and turning its attention to an equally revered icon: the...

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Taking the Porsche 919 Hybrid around the world – Logistics Part III

WEC Silverstone 6 Hour, 18 April 2014: Maiden outing for the #20 Porsche 919 Hybrid driven by Mark Webber/Timo Bernhard/Brendon Hartley. This is the car during the FP1 session Following a fifteen-year absence from the top tier of prototype racing on the world stage, Porsche officially returned to the LMP1...

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Porsche 935: The Best Of The Best

They say that the cream always rises to the top, an expression used to illustrate that if something is really great, then by virtue of its superior qualities, it will rise to a level above its contemporaries. This then surely describes what a superb example of the iconic Porsche 935...

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Porsche 911 997 Carrera Cup Racing Series and Champions

997 Carrera Cup Champions & Results The 997 GT3 Cup was introduced in January 2005 for the upcoming racing season. The 3.6-litre durable old-school unit got 294 kW and maximum 8200 rpm (last 996 Cup: 287 kW and rev limitter at 8000). The transmission was a 6-speed sequential dog-type gearbox...

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FOR SALE: Delivery Mileage 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Up For Sale

The 2019 model year concluded the seventh-generation 911 production. To celebrate this milestone, Porsche introduced the GT2 RS Clubsport as the grand finale of the 991 series. Debuting at the LA Auto Show in 2018, alongside the new 992-generation 911, the GT2 RS Clubsport became Porsche’s most powerful GT customer...

The Story

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...

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FOR SALE: Barely Driven 1996 Porsche 911 GT2 Heading For Auction

At their upcoming Monaco auction, RM Sotheby’s is thrilled to offer a pristine 1996 Porsche 911 GT2 with just 48 kilometers on its odometer. It is scheduled to be auction on May 11 and is valued somewhere between $1,400,000 – $1,850,000. The Porsche 911 GT2, produced between 1995-96, elevated the...

Monterey Car Week

Coolest Porsches Crossing the Block at the Monterey Jet Center Auction (Aug 13–14, 2025)

Each August, the Monterey Jet Center Auction transforms from a sleek aviation hub into one of the most glamorous gatherings in the automotive calendar. Hosted by Broad Arrow in partnership with Motorlux, the event blends private jets, fine dining, and some of the world’s most desirable collector cars. For Porsche...

Misc

Porsche Club New Zealand

Owners’ clubs have long been essential to the Porsche story, supporting the brand from its earliest days while forging precious memories and lifelong friendships. This spring marks 50 years of the Porsche Club New Zealand, a small but close-knit community that tailors the Porsche ownership experience to its unique southern...

Lanzante

A Closer Look At This Stunning TAG-Turbo 911 (Powered by Lanzante)

Porsche TAG-Turbo Lanzante Porsche 930 TAG-Turbo. During the 80s, Porsche was supplying 1.5L turbocharged V6 engines to McLaren F1 team under the TAG brand. McLaren used a largely stock 930 Turbo as the rolling testbed for these engines. After its retirement the car was relegated to living its life among...

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Porsche Aerodynamic Development

Background Since the 1960s, Porsche has been optimizing the aerodynamics of future racing and production vehicles in the wind tunnel with the help of special miniature models. The example of the legendary Porsche 935/78 shows how this works. Model vehicles feature in many a display case as diminutive dream cars....

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Five Technological Milestones of the 911 Boxer Engine

The Porsche 911, with its distinctive rear-engine layout and flat-six boxer engine, has been a cornerstone of the sports car world for decades. At the heart of this icon lies the 911’s Boxer engine, a flat-six powerplant that has defined the model’s identity and reputation since its debut in the...

Vintage Racecar Articles

Derek Bell

Derek Bell initially made a name for himself, racing in open-wheeled cars including Formula 2 and Formula 1. However, it is long-distance sports car racing, particularly in Porsches, where Bell forged his legacy as a champion with five overall victories at Le Mans, three victories in the 24 Hours of...

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FOR SALE: 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

One of just 600 ever made, this 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 has only 319 miles and is among the most revered models of the 997 generation. Seen as a spiritual successor to the legendary 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7, it is currently up for grabs on PCARMARKET. Most...

Porsche Life

Porsche enthusiast Gunner Mench

“Aloha!” This Hawaiian greeting expresses compassion, sympathy, and affection, which all combine to form the multifaceted Hawaiian sensibility that also shapes the Porsche Club on the Big Island. One of the people who embodies this spirit in an extraordinary way is the President himself, Gunner Mench. “For the Pacific, we’re...

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FOR SALE: 1996 Porsche 993 GT2

Homologation yields street missile In response to the emergence of the BPR Global GT Endurance Series and other racing series during the 1990s, Porsche rose to the occasion by creating the 911 GT2. This thoroughbred competition car was ingeniously crafted upon the foundation of the new twin-turbocharged 993 engine. To...

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.”...

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1901 Lohner-Porsche: The First Porsche Sports Car

Technology In 1901, hot on the heels of the success of his electric cars of 1900, Ferdinand Porsche created his first vehicles with an electric drive from a petrol engine — effectively an electric automatic transmission. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content....

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FOR SALE: TechArt-Modified 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe

Experience the ultimate thrill of driving with this 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S coupe, which was modified by TechArt to enhance its already exceptional performance. This beauty features a twin-turbocharged 3.8L flat-six engine that generates power to all four wheels via a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transaxle and an electronically locking...

Notable Chassis

Blast to the Past: The 1979 Kremer-Porsche K3 Prototype 009 0002

Development of the 1979 Kremer-Porsche K3 Kremer Racing, headed up by the two brothers Erwin and Manfred, from Cologne, Germany, had been heavily involved in racing 911s since 1965 for their customers. They used various factory racing 911s, such as ST, and RSRs as a starting point and they started...

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Dick Barbour Racing at the 1980 Le Mans 24 Hours

Chassis #000 00023 gets a check out on the autobahn by the Kremer brothers prior to Le Mans. Manfred Kremer drove it Erwin Kremer and Jerry Woods followed in a 928 chase car. Le Mans in 1980 was in kind of a transition. The Porsche 935 K3 had won the...

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FOR SALE:2005 Porsche Carrera GT

Throughout its history, Porsche has developed a number of homologation specials — cars built to satisfy racing regulations while remaining street legal. One of the most remarkable examples is the Carrera GT, originally intended to succeed the 911 GT1 racer of the late 1990s. Although changes in FIA rules disrupted...

Kalmar Automotive

KALMAR RS-7: The ultimate rally 911?

Here at Stuttcars, we’re no strangers to the genius of Jan Kalmar and his 911 creations, not to mention his rally and artic exploits. Are we jealous? Absolutely; nobody should be allowed to have that much fun at work! It’s always a pleasure to discuss his latest developments, which leads...

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The World’s Largest Porsche 356 Concours

Germany? Austria? Japan? To understand where ground zero is for the world’s largest 356-only Concours, let’s first go back to the 1960s and 1970s before Porsche had developed their markets in Asia and the Middle East. At one point, approximately 50% of all production was sold to the United States....

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 935 Tribute

Unveiled at Porsche’s 70th-anniversary celebration at Rennsport Reunion VI in California in September 2018, the new 935 was a limited-edition, track-only special that paid homage to the original 935 race cars. Achieving remarkable success on racetracks worldwide during the late 1970s, 935s secured victories at the 24 Hours of Le...

Yesteryear

Porsche at Le Mans Part I: 1951 to 1963

The name Porsche is synonymous with the world’s toughest endurance race, the 24-Hours of Le Mans, boasting an unbroken run of 65 years. During this time, they have amassed 18 victories. This is Part I of their story… The Veuillet/Mouche 356 SL proved reliable on its Le Mans debut in...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Up For Grabs!

From 1990 to 2019, Porsche has already produced over 4,200 units of the 911 GT3 Cup and each of them are built for the race track. Each example was also intensively tested by professional racing drivers before they are delivered to the customers. Bring A Trailer offers you the chance...

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FOR SALE: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring

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...

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FOR SALE: 1963 Porsche 356 B Carrera 2 GS

Issimi is currently offering for sale a 1963 Porsche 356 B Carrera 2 GS whose engine has been rebuilt by renowned 4-cam specialist Baumann. Back in the 50s, in their desire to become a world-class sports car manufacturer Porsche created their first bespoke engine. Before then, Porsches used a Volkswagen...

Lanzante

Porsche 930 Hides Formula 1 Engine Underneath

Who Wants A Street-Legal F1 Engined Porsche? We recently took a look at the TAG-Turbo 911 (Powered by Lanzante) and today we bring you another one of these special machines. During the Goodwood Festival of Speed this YouTuber filmed this insane Street-legal Porsche 930 TAG Turbo by Lanzante. It is fitted with...

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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 Carrera GT

The Making of the Carrera GT

It is perhaps not well known that in 1992, Porsche designed and built a 3.5-litre V10 Formula One engine to replace the heavy V12 that had powered the 1991 Footwork F1 cars. When the Footwork team chose an alternative constructor and powertrain for the following season, the Porsche V10 engine...

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Lightweight missile: The Porsche 906

Lightweight racer is born During the 1960s, Ferdinand Piëch, the head of Porsche Research and Development, spearheaded the development of a new generation of lightweight race cars. By utilizing advanced materials and taking advantage of regulation changes, Piëch’s team created race cars with tubular frames and unstressed fiberglass bodies, offering...

Notable Chassis

Porsche 935 – Chassis #DP 911 1973

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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...

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FOR SALE: 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...

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FOR SALE: Brooklyn Commission By Gunter Werks Heading For Auction

While many have modified the 911 over time, Gunther Werks stands apart, envisioning a scenario where Porsche continued refining the 993 with modern materials and engineering. Leveraging CEO Peter Nam’s expertise in composites and engineering, the company embarked on a mission to reimagine the 993. Starting with a standard 993...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsches at Le Mans Classic 2022

Porsches joust for position on the run down to Tertre Rouge, in the Porsche Classic Race.

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Book Reviews

Book Review: Porsche Sport 2017

Porsche Sport 2017 – Gruppe C Motorsport Verlag If you follow Porsche motorsport around the world, then Porsche Sport 2017 is not a book you want to be without. In fact, if you read this book from cover-to-cover, you would be one of the most knowledgeable people around concerning the...

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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...

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FOR SALE: A 2019 Porsche 991.2 GT3 Touring Is Available For Auction On PCarMarket

Available for auction now on PCarMarket is a 2019 Porsche 991.2 GT3 Touring finished in Jet Black Metallic over a black leather interior. This Porsche carries the same four-litre flat engine from the GT3 RS with its power increased by 25hp for a new total of 500 horsepower and also...

Porsche News

75 years of Porsche sports cars: Porsche celebrates a success story

Celebrating the birth of a legendary brand In 1948, Ferry Porsche realized his dream of a sports car: with his team, he produced the Porsche 356 ‘No. 1’ Roadster. It marked the birth of a legendary brand and laid the foundation for an exemplary success story for the Porsche legend....

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Porsche’s Lost Era of Four-Seater Fantasies

Long before the Panamera rolled into showrooms and proved that a Porsche could have four doors and still be a proper performance car, the idea of a four-seater sports Porsche had quietly stirred within the company for decades. This wasn’t a marketing gimmick or a reluctant compromise; it was a...

My Porsche Story

1970 Porsche VW 914-6 Heuliez Murene

On display at the 20th annual The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, in Carmel Valley was a strange little car that caught my attention. The car had a Porsche emblem on its nose and a confusing “Porsche VW 914-6” script on the rear. It was the farthest thing from a Porsche...

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The Porsche 993 RS: Good, or really good?

If you’re like me, there’s something about the air-cooled 911 that holds your attention and keeps you coming back for more. Sort of like your mom’s comfort food when you were young, or the way that favorite pair of faded jeans feel. It’s called nostalgia, and we’re all susceptible to...

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...

Vintage Racecar Articles

Wreck to Racer—1973 Porsche Carrera RS Tribute

The book “Great Marques – Porsche” starts with this paragraph by Dr. – Ing. h.c. Ferdinand (Ferry) Porsche in the Foreword: “Since the beginning of car manufacture, people have wanted to own and drive sports and racing cars above all. Car enthusiasts delight more in the sporting success of ‘their’...

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FOR SALE: Championship-Winning 1994 Porsche 911 RSR 3.8 for Auction

Built expressly for privateers competing on the international GT stage, the Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.8 represents the ultimate evolution of the Type 964 platform. Introduced in 1989, the 964 marked a significant leap for the 911, with extensive mechanical revisions, a new 3.6-litre flat-six, power steering, ABS, and a...

Vintage Racecar Articles

Paul Newman

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...

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FOR SALE: Bid Now To Own This 2013 Porsche 991 Carrera Coupe

PCarMarket is currently offering a 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe that has 67,241 miles on its odometer. This Carrera is a head-turner, and its next owner should be very happy with its gorgeous looks and performance. This Carrera Coupe comes with the white color option and sports 19” Carrera wheels...

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Porsche ambassador Pete Stout

What makes the Porsche brand so legendary? What inspires people to keep it young and full of life 75 years later? And how does this emotional, often lifelong bond with the Zuffenhausen sports cars come about? A very personal declaration of love to Porsche and its global community. Introducing Pete...

Buyers Guides

Budget Based Porsche Buyer’s Guide: $25k

Best Porsche Under $25K: Affordable Thrills on a Budget Dreaming of owning a Porsche but working with a budget of $25,000? You’re in luck! While Porsche is often associated with high-end luxury and performance, there are still great options that offer the brand’s signature driving experience without breaking the bank....

People & Profiles

Jon Von Neumann Remembered

We’ve partnered with Sports Car Digest to share Porsche content from its 23+ years of archives. This piece was originally published in February, 2014, and is available for Stuttcars members to enjoy! John Von Neumann was one of those towering figures in the sports car world of the ’50s. He...

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