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The GT3’s essence has always been that of a race car with just enough equipment to be street legal. For Porsche enthusiasts, the GT3 offers the most authentic driving experience. The 2010 Porsche 911 GT3, known internally as the 997.2, holds a special place in the model’s history. Significantly improved...
Ruf released the Turbo R Limited in 2016, paying homage to the original Turbo R. Only seven units were produced, all of which were sold. With prices starting just below US$600,000, the car is based on the 993-generation Porsche 911 Turbo, offering exceptional performance combined with meticulous craftsmanship. The twin-turbo...
2023 Porsche 911 (992) Dakar
Unveiled at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 Dakar pays tribute to the Porsche 953’s triumphant victory in the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally. Porsche transformed the Carrera 4 GTS  into a highly capable off-roader, with modifications that include increased ground clearance, all-terrain tires, specialized drive modes, and weight-saving measures....
1992 Porsche 911 Turbo S2
The Turbo S2 is a homologation special that Porsche commissioned to comply with IMSA requirements for participating in the Bridgestone Supercar Championship series. Since the standard Porsche 964 Turbo S was not approved for sale in the US, unmodified 964 Turbos were imported and later converted to S2 specification by...
Porsche Of The Day: 1969 Porsche 914/8 Prototype
Only two of these prototype 914-8 supercars were ever built making them some of the rarest Porsches ever built. The first model was built for Ferdinand Piëch himself who used the full-fledged Flat-8 racing engine producing 350 horsepower. The second was built for Ferry Porsche as a 60th birthday gift. Ferry’s 914-8...
Gunther Werks, the company that remasters the Porsche air-cooled 993 introduced the Project Tornado last year. It is based on a Porsche 993 ‘GT2 RS’ with a 700hp twin-turbo flat six and manual transmission. Gunther Werks enhances the analog driving experience offered by the original car, while at the same...
West Coast Customs has dramatically transformed this Porsche into a fusion of contemporary performance and the timeless body style of a 356. Using a 2008 Porsche Cayman as the base, the project involved removing a 9-inch section from the chassis to accommodate the shorter-wheelbase 356 Coupe body. The original Cayman...
1984 Porsche 911 Ruf BTR
In the mid-1980s, RUF-manufactured Porsches stood out as some of the swiftest cars globally. In top-speed assessments by “Road & Track,” RUF Porsches not only reached the highest top speeds but also showcased superior reliability records. This 1984 Porsche 930, modified by the German car manufacturer RUF Automobile, is equipped...
The Porsche 918 Spyder was a mid-engined, plug-in hybrid hypercar that finally proved that gearheads had nothing to worry about when it came to hybrid technology becoming a bigger part of our automobiles. The heart of the Porsche 918 Spyder was a naturally-aspirated 4.6-liter V8 engine that was capable of producing 608 horsepower...
Snapped at the Geneva Motor Show held from 6-7 March 2007, was this new (Type 997) 911 GT3 RS, resplendent in striking Orange. While particularly well suited for track use, the car also meets all requirements for road-legal sports cars. In common with its illustrious predecessors, the 997 GT3 RS...
Porsche Of The Day: 2022 Paul Stephens Autoart 993R
The Autoart 993R is a tribute to the driving experience of a 911. It brought together the narrow-bodied, air-cooled 993-series 911 and the Original Equipment (OE) race-validated 993RS, along with modern Porsche GT-derived components, added with Paul Stephen’s proven parts. So the Autoart 993R is the perfect combination of the...
This ‘Sooner’ 911 is based on a 1990 964 Carrera 2 and has undergone significant modifications to both its appearance and performance. The car has been given a retro ‘backdate’ aesthetic, with the body shell stripped and ice blasted before being fitted with F-model steel front wings and wide body...
The man behind this 356 limousine is John Dixon who decided to create a personalized Porsche-based limousine for his daughter’s wedding. With the expertise of Don Boeke, known as “the Egyptian” at his Dayton, Ohio customizing shop, the unique 356 limousine took shape.   Constructed from multiple stripped 356s, this...
In 1995, Porsche adapted to the evolving landscape of international GT racing with a series of homologation specials, starting with the naturally-aspirated 911 RS and concluding with the GT2 Evo. Based on the 911 Turbo, the GT2 featured a twin-turbocharged engine initially delivering 424bhp, later boosted to 444bhp. It achieved...
This 1997 Porsche 993 Carrera S finished in sleek Black with a black leather interior, underwent an extensive custom rebuild spanning four years. No expense was spared in transforming this classic beauty into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. The meticulous restoration included a full glass-out repaint in its original color, an enhanced Rothsport...
Dubbed “Mercy,” this 1978 Porsche 911SC Coupe has undergone a meticulous restoration and customization process, reaching an extraordinary level of craftsmanship by the renowned outlaw-style 911 builders at gProgramm. Its elegant Slate Grey exterior, combined with bespoke bodywork and a custom black leather interior featuring tartan cloth inserts, exudes timeless...
1970 Porsche 908/03 Michael Alschner ©2017 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
The 908/3 prototype was built for the sole purpose of winning the Targa Florio and Nürburgring legs of the world Championship. The 908 specialized in lightweight design through the use of a 48 lbs titanium space frame and 26 lbs body. Known as the Porche miracle by Italians, the 908/3s won...
The car you’re looking at is the Gemballa Avalanche. Boasting a Formula 1 inspired aerodynamics and a 3.8-liter turbocharged 820hp flat-six engine, the Avalanche takes the already impressive power of the 991 Turbo to another level. Gemballa has also given the car an “extroverted exterior design,” which is an understatement....
Porsche introduced yet another facelift for the Macan lineup for the 2022 model year. The range got more power under the hood, a refreshed design, and an improved interior. The design is refreshed, with a new front fascia with newly designed spoiler, characteristic Macan side blades in new designs and...
The Porsche 918 Spyder was a mid-engined, plug-in hybrid hypercar that finally proved that gearheads had nothing to worry about when it came to hybrid technology becoming a bigger part of our automobiles. The heart of the Porsche 918 Spyder was a naturally-aspirated 4.6-liter V8 engine that was capable of producing 608 horsepower...
1996 Porsche 911 GT2 Jeremy Cliff ©2020 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
The 993 Porsche 911 GT2 (or GT as it was initially called) was built in order to meet homologation requirements for the GT2 class racing which had banned all-wheel-drive vehicles by the mid 1990’s. To make the GT2 suitable for track use, the brakes, suspension, and wheels were upgraded to...
The 911 Carrera RS 2.7 stands as a testament to Porsche’s dual-use sports car concept. Born out of necessity for homologation, the RS series paved the way for Porsche’s dominance in Group 5 racing. With stringent FIA regulations demanding 500 street-legal units, Porsche created two variants: the racing-centric Lightweight and...
After a promising season in 1996, Porsche updated their GT1 contender to Evolution specification. This included redesign bodywork, a new front suspension and a six-speed sequential transmission half way through the season. The sport’s governing body, the FIA, had taken an interest in the action-packed series and for 1997 the...
Unveiled at the Monterey Car Week, the new RUF Tribute showcases a freshly crafted air-cooled flat-six engine, designed by Alois Ruf Jr. himself. This engine is housed within a timeless silhouette, paying homage to the legendary air-cooled 911 that debuted six decades ago. The Tribute seamlessly blends modern innovation and...
Marc Philipp Gemballa, a German tuner renowned for his exceptional Porsche 911 creations, has yet again amazed automotive world with his latest creation – the Marsien, an extraordinary off-road vehicle. The Marsien is based on the new 911 Turbo S, but with nearly all body panels redesigned and extensive use...
1976 Porsche 934 Race Car
The 934, introduced for the 1976 racing season, utilized the production 930 as its foundation. It incorporated a front spoiler to house a sizable center-mounted oil cooler, along with air and brake cooling intakes. To meet the ⁠FIA Group 4’s 2,470-pound weight requirement, the car retained production-based components like door...
Porsche Of The Day: 1967 Porsche 911 S 2.0
The 911 S was introduced to increase the performance potential of the very successful 911. It had a more powerful engine along with a number of chassis enhancements that made it very desirable. The 1966 2.0 S was the first high performance 911 variant and it came just two years...
The third example commissioned at Rauh-Welt Begriff Los Angeles, “JennaBelle,” was individually crafted according to custom specifications by RWB’s founder, Akira Nakai. This 993 model features comprehensive performance enhancements, such as an RS flywheel and clutch, Fabspeed Supercup exhaust, Brembo GT brake kit, and a JRZ RS-Pro adjustable suspension setup....