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The GT4-e Performance represents Porsche’s ambitious foray into sustainable customer racing. Built on the Cayman GT4 Clubsport platform, this electric racer boasts dual motors, all-wheel drive, and a 60 kWh battery. In qualifying trim, it can unleash an impressive 1,000 horsepower. However, the real challenge lies in maintaining this performance...
Last year, Mansory, introduced the “P9LM EVO 900,” an evolution of the beloved 911 Turbo S, celebrated by racing legend Walter Röhrl as “the best sports car in the world.” Featuring lightweight forged carbon components, a substantial performance boost, suspension enhancements, newly designed forged sports rims, and bespoke interior modifications...
Porsche excels in nailing engine sounds like few other automakers. While some companies produce louder vehicles, the high-performance models from Porsche frequently produce a mechanical soundtrack that remains unmatched in the industry. Over the years, Porsche has made significant changes to its engines and exhaust systems, a transformation effectively highlighted...
A mixed of fear, adrenaline, excitement, and complete enjoyment is what you’ll experience, especially if you ride shotgun in a Porsche 911 GT3 going full throttle around the infamous Nürburgring circuit. That is the case with this video here courtesy of Misha Charoudin on YouTube, as he drives a Porsche...
For the 2004 and 2005 racing season, Porsche Motorsport used the 911 GT3 RSR. This near-standard racing sportscar aimed to keep private customer teams competitive in international Gran Turismo sport and to continue the success of the predecessor model which won its class at the Le Mans 24 Hours five...
The Porsche 992 GT3 RS is a road-legal high downforce monster designed for the track. It’s essentially a race car for the road, offering even more downforce than a McLaren Senna. Despite its advanced technology, the GT3 RS retains a visceral driving experience, forging an unparalleled connection between the driver...
The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS has been designed for maximum driving pleasure. It stands as the pinnacle of the 718 Cayman lineup, delivering a raw, loud, and brutally powerful driving experience. The GT4 RS isn’t just an evolution of the GT4; it shares a 4.0-liter engine with its sibling but receives...
In the mid-1960s, as fuel injection systems swiftly replaced carburetors, Porsche enlisted Bosch to install a state-of-the-art slide-valve injection system in its 906, resulting in the 906E. This modification occurred as part of the transition from Weber carburetors. Concurrently, four 906Es were manufactured to participate in the 1967 Daytona and...
Carwow’s got a new drag race for us and this time it’s between a Porsche 918 hypercar against a Red Bull WRX Rallycross car. The Porsche boasts a 4.6-litre naturally-aspirated V8, paired with two electric motors, delivering a combined 887hp and 1,280Nm of torque! Weighing in at 1,674kg, this modern-day...
Although the 911 GT3 RS wasn’t engineered for top speed, it demonstrates impressive straight-line performance. Powered by a naturally aspirated 6-cylinder engine generating 525 horsepower and 465 Newton meters of torque, Porsche claims the GT3 RS accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, with a top speed of...
The Porsche 928 was the company’s first production car with a V-8 engine and the only coupe powered by a front-mounted V-8 as of today. Developed in the 1970s as a replacement of the 911, the 928 was eventually sold alongside the rear-engine sports car. Production lasted from 1977 until...
In this video, Magnus Walker takes the wheel of the record-breaking Yellowbird alongside Aloisa Ruf, daughter of Aloise and Estonia Ruf, the visionaries behind RUF Automobile. Unveiled in 1987, this iconic Porsche supercar became an instant sensation as it claimed the title of the world’s fastest car, reaching an astounding...
The 2023 Goodwood Revival featured the Fordwater Trophy race, marking 60 years of the Porsche 911. The race showcased 30 early 901 and 911 models, all running on sustainable fuels. Each race featured two drivers, with a star-studded lineup that included Mark Webber in his historic racing debut, F1 champion...
The carwow crew organized a showdown between two German rivals: the Porsche 911 GT3 RS and the BMW M3 CS, featuring their customary drag race, rolling race, and brake test. Both cars are designed for track performance and share similar performance figures but are really not considered as straight-line specialists....
At the Monterey Car Week 2023, California-based specialist Gunther Werks revealed their latest creation, the Touring Turbo Edition Coupe. This car have some similarities with previous Gunther Werks projects, featuring a custom Rothsport Racing six-cylinder engine equipped with twin turbochargers, displacing 4.0-liters and delivering an impressive 750 hp. This powerhouse is...
The GT4 RS stands as the pinnacle of the 718 Cayman lineup, delivering a raw, loud, and brutally powerful driving experience. The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS isn’t just an evolution of the GT4; it shares a 4.0-liter engine with its sibling but receives the unit from the latest 911...
A couple of days ago, California-based specialist Gunther Werks revealed their latest creation, the Touring Turbo Edition Coupe, at The Quail, a Motorsport Gathering. This car have some similarities with previous Gunther Werks projects, featuring a custom Rothsport Racing six-cylinder engine equipped with twin turbochargers, displacing 4.0-liters and delivering an...
Car enthusiasts often argue that manual gearboxes make for better driving experiences, yet modern automatics are incredibly efficient and swift in shifting gears, which contradicts this notion.  To determine whether the ‘stick-shift’ truly reigns supreme, Vehicle Virgins tested the manual variant of the quintessential purist’s sports car: the Porsche 911...
The debut of the Porsche 911 Dakar late last year stirred immense excitement in the automotive world. Based on the 911 Carrera GTS, the 911 Dakar is propelled by a 3.0-liter flat-six engine. This twin-turbocharged powerplant generates an impressive 473 horsepower. Featuring all-wheel-drive as a standard feature, the car accelerates...
A drag race involving off-roaders may not usually be very thrilling. However, both the Porsche 911 Dakar and Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, recognized as off-road performance icons, have gained fame for their performance on asphalt and tracks. With raised suspensions and impressive off-road capabilities, they have redefined their potential for performance....
Carwow organized a drag race video which features a Porsche 911 Turbo S, once again defending the reputation of the internal combustion engine, as it competes against the Tesla Model X Plaid, known for its exceptional acceleration that surpasses most rivals on a straight road. The $230,000 Porsche 911 Turbo...
It won’t come as a big surprise that the world’s greatest Porsche collection is housed right in Stuttgart, at the official Porsche Museum, famous YouTuber Mr JWW managed to get a private tour at the museum and values the entire collection at no less than $1 billion, yes, you that’s...