Singer Vehicle Design has established itself as one of the premier names in the world of custom Porsche 911s. The Brooklyn Commission 911 is the eighth car built by Singer, commissioned in 2012. The build process involved stripping a 1990 964 coupe down to the monocoque and then rebuilding it...
This 1977 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 was a European-market example that was backdated to look like a 1973 Carrera RS. Although its original pale yellow finished was changed to Signal Yellow as part of the process, the car still retains the factory steel Carrera 3.0 flares. The front fenders have...
Porsche’s Type 904 was officially called the Carrera GTS because Porsche and Peugeot were still in their bitter disagreement over numeric designations with “0” in them. The Porsche 904 succeeded the RSK Type 718 as the last sports-racing iteration of the 356 series. It was also the last full-competition Porsche...
Gemballa, located in Leonberg, Germany, near Stuttgart, has been modifying Porsches since 1981 when the founder, Uwe Gemballa, established the company bearing his name. Gemballa takes an all-encompassing approach to tuning cars, covering every aspect of the vehicle. The Gemballa GTR600 is an excellent example of the company’s work. It...
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...
The new Cayman 718 GT4 RS, according to Porsche themselves at least, is not meant to be a track monster. It certainly can be, and there is a customer-spec version of the GT4 race car coming in the GT4 RS Clubsport, dedicated to track only use. This beast is meant...
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...
Built with Japanese backing, Le Mans-winning driver Vern Schuppan created his very own street-legal Porsche 962. These cars were built as a tribute to his victory at the 1993 Le Mans behind the wheel of a Porsche 956. Since then, the Porsche 956 and its 962 IMSA-spec have become one...
This 992 GT3 Touring comes with the Explosive Gold Chromaflair custom paint job which costs $100,000. That’s equivalent of a base 911 Carrera for a paint option! Powering the car is the same naturally-aspirated 4.0L 9A1 flat-6 power plant in the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 that produces 502 hp @...
First look at Gunther Werks’ customer specced Ruby Schemed Remastered Turbo. Photo Source: Gunther Werks...
What an incredible combination! Porsche 992 Turbo Techart with HRE Classic 309M in Gloss White from HRE Performance Wheels. Photo Source: HRE Performance Wheels...
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...
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...
This here is number 21 of 87 Porsche 992 TechArt GT Street R ever made. The TechArt GTstreet R is a much improved version of the Porsche 911 Turbo thanks to a custom body kit and 3.8L twin turbocharged flat 6 engine. The new body uses a lot of carbon fiber...
Introducing the world’s first PTS Copper Brown Metallic (kupferbraunmetallic) 992 Turbo S, which was delivered to its owner from Las Vegas, Nevada. This Sonderwunsch example is among the first batch of Paint-to-Sample Plus vehicles that were delivered to their respective owners. Copper Brown Metallic is a legendary Porsche shade that...
The 991.2-generation 911 GT3, when equipped with the Touring Package, exhibits a more subdued character compared to its track-focused counterpart. The rear wing has been replaced by a retractable spoiler, the paddle-shift transmission has been swapped for a more interactive manual gearbox, and the interior now features extra leather accents....
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...
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...
For those already in the know, the GT3 Touring model is as exceptional as it has become familiar over the past few years, particularly to the most diehard driving purists and deeply-rooted Porsche enthusiasts. For those wondering, “Hey, what’s the diff?”, the Touring is essentially a gentleman’s version of its...
Porsche introduced the 991 GT3 for the 2014 model year, as follow up to the multiple 997 GT3 variants. The 991 GT3 featured a new 3.8 litre direct fuel injection (DFI) flat-six engine developing 475 hp (354 kW; 482 PS) at 8,250 rpm, Porsche’s Doppelkupplung (PDK) double-clutch gearbox, and rear-wheel...
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...
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...
The 1989/90 change of model year saw the launch of the Porsche 911, 964 series onto the market. This 911 model was initially available as a Coupe, Targa and Convertible. From model year 1991 onwards Porsche also introduced its top-of-the-line model – the Turbo – into this series. In spite...
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,...
Porsche introduced the 991 GT3 for the 2014 model year, as follow up to the multiple 997 GT3 variants. The 991 GT3 featured a new 3.8 litre direct fuel injection (DFI) flat-six engine developing 475 hp (354 kW; 482 PS) at 8,250 rpm, Porsche’s Doppelkupplung (PDK) double-clutch gearbox, and rear-wheel...
When first introduced, the GTR 750 was believed to have 750 horsepower. However, the actual output of the engine is more around 850 horsepower with 935 Newton meters of torque! With such power on tap, the GTR 750 is one of the most powerful 911s on the planet. To achieve...
DP Motorsport is a German tuning company that came to prominence in the late 1970’s when they partnered with the Kremer brothers racing team. They started out as a supplier and manufacturer of various body parts such as rear wings, fenders, etc. The relationship between DP Motorsport and the racing...
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...
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...
Based on the already primal 997.2 GT3, the RS gets another 15 hp from the 3.8-liter flat-six for a total of 450, or more than 118 hp per liter. A racing machine tamed for street use, the GT3 RS is hardly just about horsepower. It gets a wider track, it...
The 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S GTStreet R by with its carbon-fiber body, huge double-decked rear wing, GT3 RS-style wheelarch vents, wider arches, and the intake scoop above its engine makes it look wild. The GTStreet R is based on the 991.2-era Porsche 911 Turbo S and retains the same...
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...
Arguably the most extreme 911 to be build as a production car for the road and track. The most significant improvements made to the RS—over both the 992 GT3 and the previous-gen 991 GT3 RS—were applied to the aerodynamics and chassis departments of the car. The 2023 Porsche 911 GT3...
This is the Paul Stephens 320 Clubsport Series II and it is a very rare and bespoke ‘resto-mod’ example of the iconic 911 sports car. It is powered by a 3.6-litre air-cooled flat-six engine, producing 320bhp, driven through the rear wheels via a five-speed ‘G50’ manual transmission and limited-slip differential. The Clubsport...
While the 959 was a technical marvel in 1986, in 2018 it is easily beaten by the latest hot hatches. That’s where Canepa comes in to bring it up to spec and help it compete with today’s hypercars. In the world of Porsche 959s, few names are as recognizable as...
One-of-a-kind 992 Porsche GT3 Black Panther by Carbonerre Project with ZP.FORGED 23 Deep Concave + Centerlock wheels. Source: Z-Performance Wheels...
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Prepared by Porsche Motorsports, the new 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 of...
Tradition is Born Each year during the second week in March, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance takes place at The Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, Florida. Created by businessman and car collector Bill Warner, a photographer and writer for Road & Track magazine since 1971, the event commenced in 1996 at...
The Porsche GT2 RS MR is a car that currently holds the limited production car record at the Nordschleife, at 6 minutes and 40 seconds. Misha Charoudin managed to get a ride in a Porsche GT2 RS MR as it completes a full lap around Nürburgring at full speeds like...
The Porsche 991 Speedster is the beneficiary of Stuttgart’s latest fixings, while also serving as a throwback to the Porsche 356 – the very first Speedster model. This schematic has forged a 911 with a silhouette based on the 4S Cabriolet body, carbon fiber bits borrowed off the 911 R,...
Historic liveries recall rally milestones. Edited by Rex McAfee Porsche to offer three exclusive wraps with designs inspired by the East African Safari Rally. The rally history of the Porsche 911, well away from paved roads, began before the first victory in the Paris-Dakar Rally in 1984. Early forays in...
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 Gunther Werks 400R is a modern version of Porsche’s last air-cooled 911 and is the first car from the new Gunther Works outfit based out of southern California. Limited to only 25 units and with a price point of $525,000 this is a seriously expensive and rare restomod. Every...
When automotive enthusiasts are asked to describe the pinnacle of the Porsche 911, the 991.2 GT3 RS overwhelmingly dominates the conversation. In terms of outright performance metrics, it slots in below the new GT2 RS in the pecking order. While it may not be Stuttgart’s king of lap times, the...
This was the first 911 Targa to came out of the Singer factory. It is a magnificent piece of machine that features modern technology on the inside while being wrapped with that classic 964 body. The car’s body has been replaced with lightweight carbon fiber panels while replicating the look...
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...
With the aerodynamic instability of the 917 in the 1969, two separate configurations were used in 1970. These were the short-tail Kurzheck version and the less common Langheck or long-tail. Most of the 917’s accolades were achieved by the 917 Kurzheck, leaving the Langheck a less popular, but ultimately just...
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...
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...
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...
Singer Vehicle Design Inspiration – The Engines Today’s post is all about Porsche engines, and specifically the engines that find their way into Singer Porsches. We have shared over 100 Singer engine pictures here to help you get the creative energy flowing. When you order a Singer, the donor car engines...
Most Porsche fans know little about this epic wide-bodied 911 based race car. While the iconic 2.7 RS is every fan boys dream car, the RSR is the whole reason for the RS’s existence in the first place so we are dedicating some space here to tell you all about it. Introduced in...
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...
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...
Singer Vehicle Design Inspiration – The Manual Gearbox I couldn’t care less what lap time cars can do at the Nurburgring, or how much they weigh, or whether there are those who will typecast its drivers. I want cars that are joyous to drive, purely for the sake of driving....
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...
Singer Vehicle Design Inspiration – Gorgeous Interiors About to spec your Singer Porsche and not sure what to do with the interior? Building your own Porsche and want ideas from the best in the world? This is the post for you, time to get inspired. All Singer 911s come with...
The new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is the first race car based on the current 911 model series 992. Like everything at Porsche Motorsport, the seventh race car generation is equally as committed to sporting success – it’s a tradition after all. Since 1990, Porsche has built and sold more...
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...
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...
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...
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Inspired by the 918 Spyder, Porsche introduced the 911 Turbo S Edition 918 Spyder that was mechanically identical to the standard 997 Turbo S – but accented with bright green trim, decals, and even brake calipers to match the similar trim on the 918. Contemporary accounts suggested that Porsche would...
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The Porsche 911 is the quintessential high-performance sports car and has been for as long as we can remember. A lot of driving enthusiasts grew up wanting one so when it was time to celebrate its 40th anniversary, Porsche gave us a special 911 to enjoy. It was in late...
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...
Similar to the 911 T, the 718 Cayman T is not the fastest, most luxurious or even the cheapest of all the 718 variants. However, the car is a unique combination of features and nuances that add up to more than the sum of its parts. The Cayman T is...
Along with the Cayman S Sport, Porsche gave us a Boxster special in 2008. It was a limited production version of the Boxster S called “Porsche Design Edition 2”. Equipped with the same 303 bhp 3.4-liter boxer engine as the Cayman S Sport, the Boxster S Design Edition 2 stands...
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...
In the middle of 2008, Porsche introduced the limited edition Cayman Design Edition 1. The Design Edition 1, also know as the DE1, was a Cayman S packaged with many exclusive cosmetic options intended to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Porsche Design. This car was clearly designed for the Porsche...
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 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 rarest 964 RS variant was the awesome 964 C4 Lightweight. Known as the 964 Leichtbau it made use of surplus parts from 953 Paris-Dakar project. A handful of specially prepared lightweight 911s were fabricated by the Porsche factory and called the Carrera 4 RS Lightweight. The idea was to combine the...
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Built to homologate the 2011 GT3 RSR racecar, the RS 4.0 is fitted with the 3996cc engine which raises power output from roughly 444 to 500 bhp. It is easily identified by its new wings and front winglets just ahead of the front wheels. Limited to just over 600 examples worldwide,...
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 Porsche Mission R concept is intended to equal the performance of the 992-series 911 GT3 Cup, the car used in the well-known Porsche Supercup and Carrera Cup series. Mission R concept features 900-volt fast-charging architecture, an 82.0-kWh battery pack, and modularly integrated front and rear motors with single-speed transmissions featuring...
The TechArt GTstreet R is a much improved version of the Porsche 911 Turbo thanks to a custom body kit and 3.8L twin turbocharged flat 6 engine. The new body uses a lot of carbon fiber components and was exclusively developed in the wind tunnel. Although some people may not...
Kirkland residents were treated to a highlight of summer when the Porsche Club brought their best to the waterfront. It’s a display of Porsche history and current street models mixed with a few cars that serve track duty on weekends. 130 cars were registered assuring presentation of at least one...
In late 2008, Porsche introduced the limited edition Cayman S Sport. The Sport was a Cayman S packaged with many sport options to create an edgy/sporty Cayman S. Beyond sport options, the Cayman S Sport received new DME software maps created to work with the Porsche Sport Exhaust and a...
The 997 Sport Classic is a limited edition version of the 997.2 Carrera S coupé inspired by the 1973 Carrera RS 2.7. The 911 Sport Classic is based on the standard-production 997.2 Porsche 911 Carrera S. However, there are several significant differences. Compared to the often brightly-colored Carrera S, all copies...
In 1999, Porsche celebrated the turn of the century with a special edition – the 996 “Millennium Edition”. Offered as a a special edition of the 996 for the model year 2000, the 911 Millennium edition was based on the Carrera 4 coupé and was pretty rare, with only 911...
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...
The Boxster was initially unveiled as a concept in 1993 at the Detroit Auto Show, before going on sale in the summer of 1996 (as a 1996 model year in the United States). The first 986-generation Boxsters to reach U.S. shores were 1997 model-year base cars, equipped with a mid-mounted...
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...
The Porsche 960 Vision Turismo is a mid-size sedan concept, designed and built by Porsche in 2016 that previewed some of the future design cues that Porsche would incorporate into the Porsche 911 (generation 991.2). The supposed powertrain wavered between mid-engine format and electric format. The latter was chosen, and...
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...
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....
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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...
Our guys from PCARMARKET is currently offering a gorgeous white 2019 Porsche 991.2 Carrera Coupe equipped with a 3.0L twin-turbocharged flat-six engine that sends as much as 370 HP and 331 lb.-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission. Pushing it to go 0-60 mph...
This is the Porsche that most fans had no idea ever existed. It was a one-off concept known as the Porsche Tapiro and it was designed by the famous Giorgetto Giuigaro of Italdesign. This car was a combined Volkswagen/Porsche exercise and was based on a Porsche 914/6 chassis and used...
Simply put, the newest Porsche 911 GT3 RS is designed to give maximum performance on and off the track. Porsche took everything they learned from motorsports in terms of technology and concepts for the new 911 GT3 RS. Though it was equipped with a high-revving naturally aspired engine developed from...
We already know that the new Macan GTS replaced the Macan Turbo as the top dog in the Macan lineup. The question is whether it is still considered truly amazing. For those of us with kids and living in the suburbs, the Macan is an obvious choice, so the question...
There is something about the way that a Porsche looks that is just right. The proportions of the race cars, the balanced look of the 718s, the raw beauty of the 911s. They say that the Italians design with passion, but we think it’s a fairly easy argument that some...
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