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The RGT was designed as a naturally aspirated supercar, combining performance, drivability, and reliability while honoring the legacy of the Porsche RS and RSR. Based on a 996, the build began with the installation of a roll cage, enhancing structural rigidity, safety, and strength. The legendary “Mezger” 3.6L engine was...
The Porsche 356 was the first production car from Porsche. Earlier cars designed by the company included Cisitalia Grand Prix race car, the Volkswagen Beetle, and Auto Union Grand Prix cars, but it was the 356 that changed things forever for sports car enthusiasts the world over. Ferdinand Porsche, Sr....
In 1993, Porsche introduced the Type 993, widely regarded as the most user-friendly and elegantly designed 911. Over the years, the 911 had accumulated numerous aerodynamic and safety enhancements, which had somewhat compromised its original design purity. The Type 993 marked a return to the 911’s foundational principles, presenting a...
After claiming two Le Mans victories with the iconic 917 Kurzheck, Porsche’s Weissach engineers converted it into a Group 7 contender by 1973, boasting over 1000 bhp. The result was the L&M Porsche+Audi 917/10, driven by George Follmer and backed by Penske, which triumphed in the 1972 Can-Am Championship, outshining...
Certain cars in history force the competition to pull their socks up and embrace the future. The Porsche 959 not only remains one of the most interesting supercars ever built, but it also fits the definition of cars that moved the game so far forward that everybody stood up and...
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...
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...
Introduced in late 2007 as a 2008 model, the 997-series 911 GT2 marked a significant milestone for Porsche. It features a 3.6-liter flat-six engine with variable geometry turbochargers, producing 523 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and an impressive 505 lb-ft of torque at just 2,200 rpm, with a flat torque curve...
2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 ‘MR
This Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 has undergone a significant transformation with the installation of the highly sought-after Manthey-Racing Performance Kit. The kit includes MR coilover suspension, MR brake pads, MR steel flex lines, a protective air intake grille set, an MR air deflector, MR gurney flap, and MR wing brackets....
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...
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....
Porsche Of The Day: 1980 Porsche 924 Carrera GT
In 1979, Porsche unveiled a concept version of the 924 at the Frankfurt Auto show wearing Carrera badges. One year later, in 1980, Porsche released the 924 Carrera GT, making clear their intention to enter the 924 in competition. By adding an intercooler and increasing compression to 8.5:1, as well...
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...
2019 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport
Prepared by Porsche Motorsports, the 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport is a track car that offers supreme performance chops. Porsche offers it in two forms: the “Trackday” model for amateur racers and the “Competition” model for national and international racing. The Cayman GT4 Clubsport features natural-fiber composite material. This is a first...
This 1981 Porsche 911SC Coupe underwent a custom backdate-style restoration that spared no expense on high-end equipment. The Coupe was completely disassembled and stripped down to bare metal, then modified with steel fender flares, fiberglass RS-style bumpers, classic pop-out rear quarter windows, a 964 decklid/spoiler, and a backdated nose section...
Starting as a humble service station in Pfaffenhausen, Germany, RUF evolved within three decades into a renowned creator of some of the world’s most exceptional super sports cars. Alois Ruf Junior, inspired by his father’s business, developed a deep passion for automobiles, particularly the Porsche 911. Initially, RUF’s creations were...
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...
When Dr. Ferry Porsche turned 80 years old, he received a 1989 Porsche Panamericana concept car as a gift. The 1989 Porsche Panamericana concept car was a striking two-seater concept study, shown to the public for the first time at the 1989 International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany. Arriving without...
As Porsche prepares to usher in a new era of electric vehicles, enthusiasts bid a bittersweet farewell to the combustion-engined Boxsters with the introduction of the Porsche 718 Spyder RS. This latest addition to the Boxster lineup embodies the essence of speed, power, and uncompromising performance. Despite its absence of...
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....
Porsche 918 Spyder Pictures With styling cues from Porsche’s racing heritage – including top-exit exhaust pipes that improve the efficiency of heat dispersion from the mid-mounted 4.6-litre V8 (and that this writer thinks are one of the best car design elements to appear this side of the turn of the...
The Kaege Retro Turbo is based on a Porsche 993 Turbo. It offers all-wheel drive and more than 450 hp! It has that awesome tough, planted look. Open the carbon-fiber engine cover with its classic ducktail spoiler, and you are confronted by an eyeful of 993 Turbo S intercooler, which...
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...
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...
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...
Akira Nakai, the renowned customizer behind RWB (Rauh-Welt Begriff) Porsches, is responsible for creating some of the world’s most iconic cars. These cars have gained immense popularity and are frequently showcased on Instagram due to their captivating and formidable appearance. The distinct combination of wide fenders and imposing wings gives...
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...
Designing and developing a new model to replace an already popular and successful one, is for any manufacturer, a difficult and stressful procedure, especially when the model being replaced is the much-loved Porsche 356. But with the benefit of hindsight, the 911 would shape the company’s future, as the new...
Porsche 908/02 Spyder Pictures Introduced in 1969, the three-litre 908/2 is an evolution of the Porsche 908K Coupe. The Spyder body was perfectly suited for high downforce races like the Nürburgring 1000 km and the Targa Florio. It was also about 100 kg lighter than the Coupe. You can see from the pictures...