The original Porsche Boxster was a huge success and help Porsche grow its customer base, so when the second-generation Boxster (987) came to the US market as a 2005 model it wasn’t a surprise that it followed a similar formula. While the 987 Boxster retained only 20 per cent of...
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...
The Touring makes sense for those who envision their GT3 more as a daily mode of transportation than a track specialist (it can do both well). GT performance is good enough for any paved road but the Touring was created for a certain type of personality. There is no other...
1972 – 1973 Porsche 911 E 2.4 Coupe (LWB) Pictures & Gallery ...
The day dawned bright and clear with little sign of any clouds, a typical Highveld winter’s day. After an early morning meeting for coffee, the small group consisting of two owner/drivers, a journalist (myself), a photographer and support crew, headed north-west from Johannesburg. The convoy included a 1958 356A Speedster...
1962 – 1963 Porsche 356B/2000GS Carrera 2 Pictures & Gallery...
The 930 Turbo with its 3.0 L turbocharged flat 6 was the fastest production car in the world at the time of its launch and it was the flagship of the Porsche carmaker. It was hard to drive and became known as the Widowmaker, with a mystique and speed that...
2014 Porsche 919 Hybrid Pictures...
1970 Porsche 917 K Pictures...
1960 – 1961 Porsche 356B/1600 Super 90 GT Coupe Pictures & Gallery...
1955 Porsche 356/1500 Continental Cabriolet Pictures & Gallery...
2017 – 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS (991.2) Pictures & Gallery...
In 1989, Porsche marked the 25th anniversary of 911 production by introducing noteworthy offerings. Alongside a commemorative edition of their flagship 911, Porsche unveiled the first Speedster model since the minimalist 356 from the late 1950s. The 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Speedster emerged as a special one-year release. Notably, its...
This 1970 Porsche 911 S, originally used in SCCA/Team Continental autocross and track events, was upgraded to RSR specifications by Porsche expert and original R-Gruppe member Gordon Ledbetter. The car was refinished in Signal Yellow and over the past 30 years, Ledbetter and his wife have raced it in PCA,...
1956 – 1959 Porsche 356A/1500GS Carrera Cabriolet Pictures & Gallery...
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,...
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...
With between 200 and 270 horsepower and weight around 420 kg, Porsche’s lightweight 910 Bergspyder was extremely nimble and well-suited to dominating mountain roads. In 1967 and 1968, the Porsche 910/8 Bergspyder was the dominant force before the 909 came along. Technically, the Porsche 910 Bergspyder was state-of-the-art, featuring materials...
1978-1983 Porsche 911 SC Targa Pictures & Gallery ...
The Porsche 962 is the most popular Group C of all time and it is also a part of Japanese Motorsport history and it’s also considered by many as a phenomenal Japanese Racing Car. The 962, whether in regular version or the different RLR GTi or the Kremer-built CK6 one,...
2023 – Present Porsche Macan T Pictures & Gallery...
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,...
The 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 underwent a comprehensive restoration and backdate by Abreu Motors. It features a Guards Red repaint, custom all-metal backdate widebody kit, a custom-built 3.9L engine by Elio Metri, rebuilt manual transmission, custom exhaust, refreshed undercarriage/suspension, Bilstein coilovers, 993 “Big Red” brakes, custom 17-inch Braid Fuchs...
The 991 Turbo S Exclusive GB Edition was created to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 911 Turbo and was exclusively available in the UK, with only 40 units produced. Crafted by Porsche Exclusive, the brand’s personalization division, this special edition pays homage to the original 911 Turbo 930 from...
Those with sharp eyes may have picked up from our Calendar that the Le Mans Classic has been postponed yet again, until July 2022. We at Porsche Road & Race are as disappointed as the rest of you, and so we have decided to run a few of our photos...
Based on the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup racer, the 911 GT America was built with lightweight aluminum-and-steel composite materials. It featured a fuel safety cell with quick-fill capability, a Cosworth dash display, and a roof rescue opening for emergency situations. The Porsche 911 GT America was specifically designed for the...
1959 – 1963 Porsche 356B/1600 Notchback Coupe Pictures & Gallery...
The successor to the 550 A made its debut in 1957 as the 718 RSK. Motorsport and technology were closely intertwined in its name. While the “RS” stands for “race sport”, the “K” referred to the newly developed front torsion bar springs. They were arranged in the form of a...
2019 – 2020 Porsche 911 GT3 R (991.1) Pictures & Gallery...
Gemballa is well-known for its lavish and high-cost upgrade kits for various supercars, with one of its standout projects being the Mirage GT, based on the Porsche Carrera GT. This rare creation from the respected German tuning company received a range of custom modifications to elevate its performance, aesthetics, aerodynamics,...
2013 – 2015 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Pictures & Gallery ...
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1970 – 1971 Porsche 911 T 2.2 Coupe (LWB) Pictures & Gallery...
The all-new Cayenne Turbo GT, introduced for the 2022 model year, packs a fearsome punch that rivals will find hard to match. The term ‘Super SUV’ was made popular by a familiar relative, the Lamborghini Urus. However, the Cayenne Turbo GT might have just elevated that performance concept to a whole...
Porsche 908/01 Coupé Pictures...
The Weissach Package offered by Porsche was what the company call its as “a more performance-oriented finish” for the 918 Spyder. The package aims to reduce the car’s weight, improve its aerodynamics, and make it more track-ready. The performance of the hybrid V8 setup together with its electric motors, battery...
2016 – 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe (991.2) Pictures & Gallery...
1957 – 1958 Porsche 356A/1500GS Carrera GT Speedster Pictures & Gallery...
2017 Porsche GT3 Touring Wallpaper Collection...
A 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring finished in paint-to-sample Olympic Blue. It also features the optional Touring Package in Black, which introduces stylish black window trim and rear Porsche lettering. Notably, the Touring Package also brings forth a revised decklid with a mesh grille and a retractable rear spoiler, offering...
The 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T was introduced as a model positioned between the entry-level Carrera and the more powerful Carrera S. Unlike the original, budget-focused 1960s 911 T, the Carrera T targeted purists craving an unfiltered driving experience, incorporating high-performance elements from across the Porsche lineup. Retaining the Carrera’s 3.0-liter,...
Aimed at winning Le Mans and complying to European road regulations, the sole 911 GT1 ’98 Straßenversion is a unique singularity in Porsche history. It has all the great hallmarks of successful race car design in an uncompromising road car package. It’s also a good example of the difference between...
1962 – 1963 Porsche 356B/2000GS Carrera GT Pictures & Gallery ...
Porsche 911 RSR (991.2) (2019-2021) – Pictures & Gallery...
To the untrained eye, the Carrera T may appear to be a bare-bones and sparingly equipped 911 at first glance. With a brief history lesson – and by taking a closer, more discerning look – it becomes clear that this really is not the case. The 911 has always been a car...
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. And as always,...
From the factory the Porsche Carrera GT is an icon and probably one of the best supercars ever made thanks to a purity and performance. Thanks to its 612 HP 5.7 Liter V10 mounted behind the driver. But the appearance of the supercar from Stuttgart did well with the Koenigseder treatment...
In 2023, at the RWB headquarters in Japan, company founder Akira Nakai transformed this 964-era 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet into a widebody custom. The car now boasts a custom front bumper, RS-style front bumper air ducts, front canards, RWB’s signature wide-body bolt-on wheel arches, custom side skirts, an extended rear...
2025 Porsche 911 “Turbo 50” (992.1) Pictures & Gallery...
The Porsche 959, a groundbreaking marvel of automotive engineering, revolutionized the sports car landscape in the late 1980s. Its technological innovations, now commonplace in modern supercars, set it apart from its rivals like the Ferrari F40 and Lamborghini Countach, known for their raw simplicity. As a symbol of automotive aspiration...
2016 – 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe (991.2) Pictures & Gallery...
1970 – 1971 Porsche 911 T 2.2 Targa (LWB) Pictures & Gallery ...
The 992 Carrera S Cabriolet gets a twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six with 443 bhp and 390 ft lbs of torque. That is 29 more horsepower and 22 more ft lbs of torque than the outgoing model. With 443 horsepower and coupled to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic, the new Carrera S cabriolet goes from zero...
Current Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992.2) Pictures & Gallery...
The Porsche 906 or Carrera 6 was the last street-legal racing car from Porsche. A total of 65 were produced in 1966, allowing the model to be homologated for FIA’s new Group 4 Sports Car category although the 906 would also compete in modified form in the Group 6 Sports...
This 1982 Porsche 911SC Coupe has undergone various upgrades and modifications. The car’s bodywork has been backdated with 911ST-style fender flares and fiberglass bumpers. The car has been repainted in its original color, Light Blue Metallic, with RS-style “PORSCHE” stripes on each side. The cabin has been redone with saddle...
1963 – 1964 Porsche 901 Pictures & Gallery...
Porsche 968 Wallpaper Collection We have curated the ultimate collection of the best Porsche 968 Wallpapers and HD backgrounds for you to enjoy. Our team focused on finding the top Porsche 968 Wallpapers only to keep the quality high. These Porsche 968 Wallpapers are free to download so go ahead. To...
2020 Porsche 911 Turbo Wallpaper Collection...
The GT2 was the hardcore, race-focused version of the 993 Turbo, using essentially the same 3.6 L twin-turbocharged engine, but slightly modified with increased power output. The car was made to compete in the FIA GT2 racing class. Among this already very exclusive circle of 57 cars there is an...
1956 – 1959 Porsche 356A/1500GS Carrera Coupe Pictures & Gallery...
1976-1977 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 Coupe Pictures & Gallery ...
2016 – 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (991.2) Pictures & Gallery...
Porsche 959 Komfort (1987 – 1993) Pictures The Porsche 959 is a sports car manufactured by Porsche from 1986 to 1993, first as a Group B rally car and later as a legal production car designed to satisfy FIA homologation regulations requiring at least 200 street legal units be built....
The 911 Targa received the same upgrades during the switchover to the 997.2 generation, including a boost in power and performance. The expansive glass roof now featured increased UV protection to prevent damage to both passengers and interior trim. This is the point in Porsche 911 Targa history when the...
The Porsche 911 GT2 combines the sporting character of the 996 911 GT3 with the power and straight line performance of the 911 Turbo. The fastest member of the 911 family, the 911 GT2 gets power of 462 bhp @ 5700 rpm and torque of 457 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm. It accelerates to...
Current Porsche 911 GT3 R (992.2) Pictures & Gallery ...
1974 – 1975 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 Pictures & Gallery ...
2022 – 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (992.1) Pictures & Gallery...
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...
2017 Porsche 919 Hybrid Pictures...
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Hans-Joachim Stuck was observed trying to squeeze his lanky frame into the seat of the 935/78 Moby Dick at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed. But even with the help of one of the car’s crew, there was just no way he could shoehorn those long legs into the cabin,...
The sixth generation of Porsche’s iconic 911, known as the 997, debuted in 2005. While it kept the familiar shape of its predecessor, the design drew inspiration from the earlier 993 model, notably restoring the original bug-eye headlights. The interior was similarly refreshed, blending modern elements with a clear nod...
The 993 Turbo was available between late 1995 to 1998. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6 liter flat six, it was rated at 402-horsepower. It’s distinguished easily from the rear, as the whale-tail spoiler is quite deep to house the intercoolers meant to cool the intake charge. This extra power might...
In 2015, famed tuner Akira Nakai of RWB Los Angeles transformed this 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe. The car boasts a widebody kit with a lengthened hood, extended fenders, and a ducktail spoiler. “Carrera” lettering adorns the sides, while “RAUH-Welt” graphics decorate the spoiler and windshield. Further modifications include drilled...
1998 Porsche 911 GT1-98 Pictures & Gallery...
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...
2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic (992.1) Pictures & Gallery...
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...
1970 – 1971 Porsche 911 S 2.2 Targa (LWB) Pictures & Gallery...
2017 – 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet (991.2) Pictures & Gallery...
2021 – 2024 Porsche 911 Targa 4 (992.1) Pictures & Gallery...
In homage to the 1973 911 Carrera RS, Porsche used the same formula to produce a lightweight version of the Carrera 2 from the race-ready Cup car known simply as the Carrera RS. The Porsche Carrera RS, or 964 RS as it is more widely known started shipping in November...
To boost sluggish sales during a difficult U.S. economic period, Porsche aimed to recreate the success of its Carrera Cup series from Germany and France in America. The plan was straightforward: build identical racecars based on the European Carrera RS, equip them with track safety features, and ship them to...
Ruf’s follow-up to the iconic “Yellowbird” debuted in 1995, based on the new 993 Turbo chassis. Maintaining the original’s themes of high power, low weight, and exceptional speed, the CTR2 introduced an option for either two or four-wheel drive. Remarkably, its 3.6-liter engine, tuned by Ruf, produced 520bhp and 505ft/lb...
During the Geneva Motor Show in 2010, a Porsche 911 GT3 R with innovative hybrid drive is making its debut, opening up a new chapter in the history of Porsche with more than 20,000 wins in 45 years scored by the extremely successful Porsche 911 in racing trim. The innovative...
Porsche 356/2 Gmünd Cabriolet Pictures Of the 50 cars made in Gmünd, only eight were built up as cabriolets. Each was outsourced for its body and interior construction with six going to Beutler who constructed them with a slightly different shape than the factory coupes. Included was a kicked-up rear...
Marc Lieb and Mike Rockenfeller won the GT2 class of the Tourist Trophy at Silverstone on 15 May 2005 driving the #66 GruppeM Racing Porsche 996 GT3 RSR (3.6-litre). Here the #66 Porsche exits Luffield on its way down the old pit straight. Mike Rockenfeller became a Porsche factory driver...
This Porsche 911 SC has been backdated to ‘F-model’ styling, featuring various modifications. It’s powered by a naturally aspirated 3.6-liter flat-six from a 993-generation 911, delivering around 272bhp to the rear wheels through a ‘915’ five-speed manual transmission. Finished in an attractive cream color with black side stripes, green ‘Porsche’...
To mark the 70-year milestone of Porsche’s presence in Australia, Porsche introduced the limited-edition GT3 Touring ’70 Years Porsche Australia Edition,’ with just 25 units produced, all adorned in Fish Silver Grey metallic, paying homage to the first Porsche shipped to Australia. Furthermore, each of the 25 Australian-bound units boasts...
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...
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. Based on the 718 (982) Cayman GT4, the Clubsport variant features...
The 2019 Porsche 935 is based on the popular 935/78 LM race car from the 1970s which was, given the name ‘Moby Dick’ due to its exterior shape and design – most notably the ‘whale tail’. This reimagined version certainly pays homage to those distinct characteristics, while also serving as...
