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The Carrera GTR was an advanced version of Porsche’s effort to homologate a Group 4 racing variant of the 924 Turbo, built on the production car’s unibody. Exceptionally fast, it was the most powerful and quickest of Porsche’s first-generation water-cooled race cars, surpassed only by the GTR Le Mans and...
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...
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Alex Penfold ©2021 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
The 918 Spyder was all about using the most cutting-edge, advanced technology and electrification ideas to build the first true “hypercar”. First shown in 2010 as a concept and launched for the 2013 model year, the 918 Spyder was a landmark hypercar for the industry; the 918 is considered the...
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....
1958 Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster by Reutter Darin Schnabel ©2013 Courtesy of RM Auctions
Introduced in late 1954, the Porsche 356 A Speedster continued as a stripped-down, affordable, sports-oriented convertible within the 356 A generation. Featuring a removable cut-down windshield, a lightweight detachable top, and side curtains instead of roll-up windows found in the 356 A Cabriolet, the Speedster embodied simplicity. Initially powered by...
Singer Vehicle Design, based in Los Angeles, was established in 2009 by Rob Dickinson, former lead singer of Catherine Wheel. The company specializes in high-performance customizations of 964-series Porsche 911s. Each vehicle undergoes a meticulous restoration, where it’s stripped to its steel frame, reinforced, and fitted with lightweight carbon-fiber panels,...
Akira Nakai is a former drift racer whose devotion to Porsche’s iconic sports car has led to a series of highly sought-after wide-body designs from his Japan-based company, RAUH-Welt BEGRIFF, commonly known as RWB. Nakai’s creations are distinguished by their exaggerated wheel arches, massive wings, low stance, and aggressive appearance,...
Singer Vehicle Design Inspiration – Beautiful Seats We created this series of Singer Inspiration posts because people kept asking us to pull together all the cool images of Singer cars we had found and organize them into some kind of order. Today’s post is all about Porsche seats, and specifically...
Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder Pictures Despite being officially classified as a Type 718, the RS 60 improved upon its direct predecessor mechanically while remaining visually similar. As you can see in the 718 RS60 pictures below, it has a wider cockpit and larger 15-inch wheels. You may not see...
1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 Darin Schnabel ©2017 Courtesy of RM Sothebys
The 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 stands as the ultimate evolution of the naturally aspirated Porsche 911 designed for competitive purposes. It integrates insights gleaned from its predecessors in the 911 lineage and incorporates features reminiscent of the dominant Porsche 917. In its street configuration, the 3.0-liter six was...
The Rinspeed Porsche R69 Turbo, aka Porsche Testarossa, was a limited production car from Switzerland. It is believed that around 12 were built for clients in Europe and beyond. Although unofficial, the Testarossa nickname was popularly used for this car, which was likely not appreciated by Porsche or Ferrari. The...
1976 Porsche 934 | Tim Scott ©2021 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
The Porsche 934, first introduced in 1976, was the Group 4 GT race version of the Typ 930 Turbo road car. Group 4 in 1976 rules insisted that four hundred 930 Turbo road/street cars must have been produced in two consecutive model years. This is what the Porsche factory had done...
1996 Porsche 911 GT2 Kazuhisa Masuda ©2017 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. Although heavily based on the 911 Turbo, the GT2 looked quite radical for the mid-1990s. It...
We present our Ultra HD 4k wallpaper for desktop of Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series in high resolution and quality, as well as an additional Full HD high quality wallpapers, which ideally suit for desktop not only of the big screens, but also on the screens of Android and...
1968 Porsche 911 T/R ©2024 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
Thanks to the launch of its modern 911 R, the original Porsche 911R has been thrust firmly back into the limelight over the last few years. Developed by Ferdinand Piëch, it was the first time Porsche had built a 911 purely to go racing with. However, the original 911 R wasn’t built in great enough...
The 993 Carrera 4S, available from 1995 to 1998 as a 1996 model year onward, was a unique addition to the Porsche lineup. It took the powertrain of the 993 Carrera 4 and housed it in the widebody 993 Turbo shell, featuring 18″ alloy wheels. This model was equipped with the same 3.6-liter naturally...
The 917 Kurzheck Coupé (917K) first appeared in 1970 and contributed more to the Porsche 917 story than any other variant. It was a high-down force version that featured a cut-off tail for increased downforce. This reduced the cars top speed, as much as 30 mph, but it helped the Porsche win...
RUF introduced the RT12 during the initial phase of the 997-generation Porsche 911, following the 996 model. Unlike typical sports car generations that begin with base versions and progress to more extreme variants, the early years of the 997 didn’t include a 500-horsepower 997 Turbo. The RT12 sported a sleek...
2022 Porsche 911 GT3
The 992 GT3 becomes the seventh iteration of one of Porsche’s most established and beloved automobiles and it continues to embody the spirit of previous GT3 models by amalgamating all that is awesome about the 911 – and the Porsche brand – in a single road car. It is perfect....
Porsche Of The Day: 1978 Porsche 935/78 Moby Dick
The 935/78 was the ultimate expression of the 911 factory race car before Porsche officially withdrew from motor sport. Raced under the Group 5 silhouette series, great liberties were taken with the design and the result was nicknamed ‘Moby Dick’ for its large size and huge overhangs. Only one 935/78...
Porsche Of The Day: 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
The Porsche 718 family recently welcomed a new flagship model, the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS which has been designed for maximum driving pleasure. Porsche let the GT department, their skunkworks team, at Stuttgart go slightly (read: completely) insane. The result is a $145,000 USD Porsche Cayman that carries a...
The Schuppan 962CR From 1983 forward, the Porsche 956 and its 962 IMSA spec version dominated for a decade. Porsche manufactured nearly 150 956/962s and sold many of the cars to private teams. During this period, Porsche manufactured and made available every component on the car. Due to this customer...
2019 Porsche 911 GT3 R
Based on the 911 GT3 RS production sports car, Porsche has designed a customer sport race car for GT3 series around the world: the 911 GT3 R. In developing the more than 368 kW (500 hp) racing nine-eleven, special attention was paid to lightweight design, better aerodynamic efficiency, reducing consumption,...
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...
This is the seventh RWB creation, known as “Jezebel.” This remarkable 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo has undergone a remarkable transformation, courtesy of the skilled hands of master builder and Porsche icon Akira Nakai. Reportedly crafted for Nakai’s personal use, this particular example showcases a unique “Smooth” fender design, extensive enhancements,...
Porsche Type 64 Pictures Often overlooked, the Porsche Type 64 holds a significant place in the history of Porsche sports cars. We have covered just how special it is in our Porsche 64 Ultimate Guide but this page is dedicated to just how special it looks. Our Porsche Type 64...
The development of the Porsche 911 was significantly influenced by the factory’s racing program. The FIA Group 4 homologation rules mandated the production of 400 road cars, leading to the creation of the iconic 911/930 Turbo, also known as “Project 930.” Launched in April 1975, this model combined a KKK...
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...
Singer Vehicle Design Inspiration – The Cars Singer Vehicle Design (SVD or Singer) restores and modifies existing Porsche® automobiles for its customers. Today’s post is all about those Singer restored cars. We keep track of as many of Singer’s commissions as possible, but we have never created a picture gallery...
We present our Full HD wallpaper for desktop of Ferrari 812 Superfast in high resolution and quality, as well as an additional Full HD high quality wallpapers, which ideally suit for desktop not only of the big screens, but also on the screens of Android and iPhone devices as well. More:...
The Speedster, introduced in 1989, completed Porsche’s soft-top 911 lineup by reviving a charismatic model from the brand’s past. The name had originally been used for the sleek Type 356 variant. The concept of a new Speedster first took shape in 1983 with a prototype that never reached production. The...
Introduced in 1991, the Porsche 968 was the final model in the brand’s series of front-engined sports cars. The 968 was restyled to resemble the 928 but retained the 944’s core mechanical layout. It offered a larger 3.0-liter engine with Variocam variable valve timing, generating 240 horsepower, allowing a top speed...
1967 Porsche 911S Emory Outlaw
This 1967 Porsche 911S coupe was transformed into a 911R-inspired racer in 1991 by Gary and Rod Emory of Parts Obsolete in Costa Mesa, California. It has since been actively participated in HMSA, CSRG, VARA, SOVREN, HSR, and HSR West events. The vehicle showcases 911R-style fiberglass panels and is painted...