Somewhere at Weissach in the 1980s, an engine ran on a test bench until its cylinder head melted. It was...
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A land record from 1910 described the ground between Weissach and Flacht as remarkably mountainous and rocky, not very fertile...
Sit in the 944 Turbo that Porsche used to develop its dual-clutch gearbox and the oddest thing in the cabin...
FISA published the definitive version of the Group C rulebook in October 1981. The first season opened a few months...
Half a century ago… Porsche engineers embraced the idea of balance more than 50 years ago while developing a new...
Mention the word “Targa” to any automotive enthusiast, and it instantly conjures a very specific silhouette. You likely picture the...
In 1986, Porsche sold more than 50,000 cars. By 1993, that number had collapsed to around 14,000. A strong Deutsche...
Porsche’s 917 was, by most measures, the best endurance racing car in the world by 1970. It had taken the...
Before Porsche Was a Name on a Sports Car Long before Porsche became a household name associated with rear-engine sports...
The first experiment As in many parts of the world, the German police system is decentralized, with each state responsible...
In early October 1964, Porsche’s management team received an unexpected letter from France. Peugeot claimed trademark rights to all three-digit...
We return to the year 1980 and the ill-fated Typ 940 program. By 1979, Porsche had become ubiquitous in the...
Between 1987 and 1990, Porsche forged a remarkable path in American motorsports, with one of its most memorable moments being...
In Switzerland Ernst and Fritz Beutler made a good living from special bodies on both Volkswagen and Porsche chassis. Ultimately...
At the dawn of the 20th century, engineer Ferdinand Porsche laid down a technological and entrepreneurial blueprint that continues to...
‘Ludique’ – a French word which has no exact translation in English. ‘Playful but with an underlying serious intent’ is...
The unsung hero of the range, the standard 911, was also the mainstay of the Porsche line-up during the troubled...
Between 1987 and 1990, Porsche forged a remarkable path in American motorsports, with one of its most memorable moments being...
As early as their drive home from Le Mans in 1997 Porsche racing chief Norbert Singer and racing engineer Herbert...
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Delfosse: The Man Behind The Idea Before discussing the car itself, special mention must be made of the creator of...
A New Opportunity for Porsche For Porsche’s Michael Hölscher this was his first major project. It was his opportunity to...
906: Born to Race Considered one of the most distinctive designs of the 1960s, the Porsche Carrera 6, more popularly...
The Search for an Open 911 Did the phasing out of the Type 356 and its cabriolet model mean that...
Revered as one of the most important companies in the Porsche segment in the 80s and 90s, Fabcar left an...
Background and Post-War Context Coming out of World War 1, Ferdinand Porsche was in complete charge of Austro Daimler, one...
In the fragile postwar years, the team behind the first Porsche was driven by two forces: stubborn ambition and harsh...
Entering Porsche’s World He was not in the first wave, that small group of engineers supporting Ferdinand Porsche when he...
Technology In 1901, hot on the heels of the success of his electric cars of 1900, Ferdinand Porsche created his...
When people think of Porsche, they usually picture curving roads, thunderous flat-six engines, and world-class performance. But beyond the speed...
When people think of Porsche, the image that comes to mind is usually one of sleek sports cars and legendary...
Words by: Glen Smale. Images by: Glen Smale & Corporate Archives Porsche AG International Hill Climbing The FIA European Hill...
Story by Glen Smale. All images © as stated in the book & on the DVD Brilliant…just brilliant!! I don’t...
With relationships between Porsche and Volkswagen fructifying in many ways over the years, even decades, this one was inevitable. Its...
Few cars can rival the Porsche 911’s ability to stir the soul. The German sports car evokes images of a...
Words by Greg James. Photos by Dan O’Connell. The Overuse of “Supercar” A term that’s been flogged to death and...
In the rolling fields of post-war Germany, a visionary project took shape—not on racetracks or autobahns, but on farmlands. Years...
Overview Mountain championships, endurance races, Formula 1, Spa, Daytona, Sebring, and Le Mans after Le Mans – no matter what...
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Words by: Glen Smale Images by: Corporate Archives Porsche AG The Porsche 956, and its later sibling the 962, became...
Everyone who has experienced Porsche turbo technology has their own very personal story. Here, renowned racing drivers and engineers tell...
Words by: Glen Smale Images by: Glen Smale & Corporate Archives Porsche AG The Dependable 908 As previously noted, thanks...
It’s always the same with sports cars from Zuffenhausen: they’re easy to start and well-suited for comfortable travel. However, with...
Incredibly successful in Le Mans Porsche was incredibly successful with the 917 in Le Mans and in the World Championship...
When Porsche unveiled the world’s first production sports car with a turbo engine in 1974, the automotive world changed overnight....
Images by: Glen Smale & Corporate Archives Porsche AG Foreword This article is part of our series featuring the historical...
It all began with a decision that Ferry Porsche would long regret. Beginning in 1970, the familial tensions described by...
Turn Left or go home At 15:00, on a bitterly cold afternoon in December 2023, Porsche werks driver Romain Dumas...
Four originals: Dr. Wolfgang Porsche, his son Ferdinand, and two Porsche 550 Spyders on the Großglockner High Alpine Road –...
They might have access to original bodywork methods, tools, parts and the company archive. But the most valuable thing is...
In the beginning… The engine of the Porsche 911 has come a long way over the past 60 years, now...
The Porsche 907 has probably received the least amount of coverage of all Porsche’s 1960s ‘plastic prototypes’. But this lack...
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To date, 27 different variants make up the current generation of the 911 model line-up. Chatting to its developers at...
The PFM 3200-powered Mooney is legendary among aviators. They all want this ‘Porsche of the skies’ – and today there...
By the time the mid-1960s arrived, Ferdinand Piëch had got his hooks well and truly into Porsche’s motorsport programme. With...
Tools of the trade Metal blades and scrapers, delicate wire loops, wooden sculpting tools, and brushes – this suitcase contains...
Setting the Scene The 1960s represented for Porsche, the busiest decade in the company’s history to date, with ten new...
Many marques have sought glory at Le Mans but none have stood atop the podium as often as Porsche. Porsche...
Over a hundred years ago, Ferdinand Porsche designed an extraordinary race car, the Austro-Daimler ADS-R, in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. Today,...
In a garage full of legendary vehicles, one in particular stands out: the Porsche 935. The Porsche 935 was the...
A 911 Turbo Sonderwunsch and the new Panamera were among the highlights of Dubai’s annual Icons of Porsche festival. Fans...
The adventure begins Organized by the Petersen Automotive Museum, the Rennsport Reunion 7 Rally began September 27th at an amazing...
When discussing breakthroughs in sportscar technology, the Porsche 959 merits its own chapter, if not a book. Introduced in the...
In the vast design world, few names resonate with as much acclaim and distinction as Porsche. While many associate this...
Celebrating Porsche icons on their 75th anniversary The Petersen Automotive Museum has launched a new Porsche-focused video series celebrating the...
“It’s a dream,” says Head of Design Michael Mauer, when asked about developing the next potential hypercar. “And a whole...
Evolution, not Revolution Since its debut in 1964, the Porsche 911 has epitomized engineering evolution. Conceived by Ferdinand “Butzi” Porsche,...
From the 1950s onward No stranger to the Monterey Peninsula, Porsches have always been one of the most successful marques...
The Le Mans 24-Hour race is arguably the greatest motor race in the world. It started in 1923 on some...
Start your engines… Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) has proudly unveiled an exhilarating schedule of on-track activities for the highly...
Lightweight racer is born During the 1960s, Ferdinand Piëch, the head of Porsche Research and Development, spearheaded the development of...
Proven through competition Engineering, design, innovation; while the list is long for what describes the Porsche name, it can be...
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9:11 Podcast In the current episode of the 9:11 Porsche Podcast, Dr. Wolfgang Porsche talks about the company’s history, the...
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No matter who you are or where you’re from, there are three things that connect everyone that is reading this...
Icons of Porsche – Taken seriously! Icons of Porsche is not just the theme for Rennsport Reunion 7, but represents...
In collaboration with Porsche Cars North America, the never-seen-before display – named “We are Porsche” – will celebrate the storied...
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Porsche, as we all know, is a name that is synonymous with clean, simple lines that highlight the peak of...
Porsche dealers can now compete in one of three categories: Preservation, Restoration, or Individualization, putting the emphasis on creativity, the...
Porsche Celebrates 75 Years It’s a big year for Porsche as the famed manufacturer celebrates 75 years of engineering excellence...
Factory recommissions the famous Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar The recommissioning has been carried out over the past few months by the...
It took Porsche twenty years before deciding to modernise its 911, yet outwardly, apart from its bumpers, the new 964...
By Miles Collier The Mighty Porsche Carrera 6 I’ve had my 1966 Porsche Carrera 6 (906-125) in restoration for the...
Images by: Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale and Corporate Archives Porsche AG The Porsche 917 was the culmination of a line of...
Editor’s note: Harvey Sherman recently covered several of the most iconic Porsche race cars in the Pacific Northwest. Below, he...
The Porsche 962, following in the footsteps of the already massively successful 956, was introduced in 1984 in response to...
Take a trip down memory lane with Derek Bell, Jochen Mass, Hans-Joachim Stuck, and Bernd Schneider as they share their...
Although a relatively late starter compared to others in the 20th century, what Porsche has accomplished over its 75-year history...
80 of the Coolest Porsche Print Ads Ever Porsche has always had some awesome marketing folks and some hilarious ads...
There’s hardly a brand more connected to sports cars than Porsche. To this very day, the iconic Porsche 911 remains...
If there is one thing the Germans do better than almost anyone else in the world, it’s having a knack...
Porsche’s Forrest Gump—the irrepressible Herbert Linge—pops up everywhere in Porsche history even after his retirement almost thirty years ago. The...
While the cars with the record for most expensive auction values ever generally come from Italy, the little German company...
The 24 Hours of Le Mans. Even just the name evokes memories of classic races, unbelievable tragedy, and some of...
There are many legendary Porsche racing cars that command respect for their legacy, their series of wins in a season,...
When I’m not helping to sell the occasional old race car, or visiting old race car meetings, I’ve usually got...
Fourteen years before the Cayenne was introduced, Ferry Porsche made a statement that seemed to have foretold of the Cayenne,...
