Imagine, if you will, that you are in Paris, France, in October 1972. There is an automobile show, a fairly large one, currently happening at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles convention center, and all the big names you know of are there. Renault, Peugeot, Ferrari, Aston Martin, the whole...
Thirty years after its inception, the 1992 Porsche 964 Carrera Cup USA Edition continues to establish its footing in the fabled “Porsche Pantheon.” Seldom seen in collections, let alone on the street, air-cooled 911 aficionados often hesitate when recalling the specifics of the mythical lightweight whose purpose was never realized....
It took Porsche twenty years before deciding to modernise its 911, yet outwardly, apart from its bumpers, the new 964 looked exactly like its predecessor. How was it that Porsche managed an evolutionary process so slow it would have bankrupted almost any other car maker? No Subscription? You’re missing out...
The Porsche 996 There’s nothing really “entry level” about a Porsche 911 as a whole, and the 996-generation is responsible for producing—and even ushered in—a variety of range-topping 911 variants. Yet, due to its place in the history books, the 996 cars are widely considered to be the first stepping...
A Brief History Of Electric Performance At Porsche Porsche, ever since the first 356 rolled out of the factory doors 75 years ago, has always sought to push the boundaries of what is possible in automotive engineering. They were told time and again that placing the engine beyond the back...
Innovative software—from the gaming sector, for instance—supports Style Porsche during the design process. But even in the age of digitalization, the sports car manufacturer’s design department still highly values the design quality of classic sketches and labor-intensive clay models. Along the path from vision to reality, the designers combine the...
Whether it was the news you were dreading or the news you looked forward to—or perhaps it simply piqued your non-partisan interest—the Porsche 911 hybrid is now officially here. This latest bombshell announcement coincides with the German automaker’s official unveiling of the 992-generation’s mid-life refresh, conventionally referred to as the...
Images by: Glen Smale & Corporate Archives Porsche AG Foreword This article is part of our series featuring the historical development of various iconic Porsche models over the years. Be sure to check out our other features: No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium...
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...
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...
Words by Greg James. Photos by Dan O’Connell. The Overuse of “Supercar” A term that’s been flogged to death and overused for eons in the auto industry is “supercar.” Yes, I get that there’s no real definition (at least one that everyone agrees on), but it’s been used to describe...
Words by: Glen Smale. Images by: Glen Smale & Corporate Archives Porsche AG International Hill Climbing The FIA European Hill Climb Championship is the oldest of the FIA Championships still running today, all disciplines combined. The first edition dates back to as early as 1930. Hill climbing became extremely popular...
I’ve now had the opportunity to experience my latest P-car—a 2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS—a fair amount past its break-in mileage. I think this is a good indicator that I may now speak freely and credibly when it comes to what I think about the car. My tenure so...