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The Search for an Open 911 Did the phasing out of the Type 356 and its cabriolet model mean that in its new 911 coupe regime Porsche lacked an open car of any kind? Technically it didn’t but actually it did. In September of 1965, at the Frankfurt Show, Porsche...
Porsche Luxembourg celebrates a milestone anniversary: the company began operations 75 years ago, as one of the sports car manufacturer’s first importers. To mark the occasion, Porsche Luxembourg has partnered with experts from the Porsche Sonderwunsch department and Luxembourg artist Jacques Schneider to create the Porsche Lëtzebuerg Legacy project. The...
Victory Lane Sebring 1978. Bob (L), Charles Mendez and Brian Redman won the race in Porsche 935 chassis 930 890 0037. Photo – Sebring archives
In Memory of Bob Garretson (1933–2025) Bob Garretson passed away earlier this year, just after celebrating his 92nd birthday. He leaves behind a legacy that resonates far beyond the podiums and trophies. Bob was a quiet giant of American endurance racing—a man who led by example, raced with integrity, and...
Since its grand opening in May 2023, the FAT Mankei restaurant – located on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road – has quickly become a must-visit destination for automotive enthusiasts from around the globe. As the brainchild of Ferdinand Porsche, the grandson of Porsche’s founder and great-grandson of his namesake, FAT...
The world’s 10th Porsche Experience Centre prepares to open in Toronto while bidding is underway on a bespoke 911 GT3 RS, created by the Sonderwunsch department to celebrate the new facility. Porsche Cars Canada will open the Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) Toronto tomorrow (18 June, 2025), taking the number of...
Background and Post-War Context Coming out of World War 1, Ferdinand Porsche was in complete charge of Austro Daimler, one of the greatest and most versatile manufacturing companies of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. In peacetime his factory at Wiener Neustadt, south of Vienna, had to reach out to world markets...
Concorso Ferrari in Farmington Connecticut was a spectacle once again. Hosted by the Hometown foundation since launching in 2001, Concorso Ferrari & Friends has raised nearly $2 million in support of Connecticut Children’s. More than just a car show, this remarkable event powers essential medical programs and services while spreading...
Kalmar does it again. The next chapter of their most extreme adventure format — TRANS-SERIES — has just kicked off, and this time they’re tackling Southern Africa. After launching the very first TRANS-SERIES in South America back in 2022, we knew this concept was something special. Think Camel Trophy, Paris-Dakar,...
Photography by Matty White Media. Few places test a car’s soul quite like Spa-Francorchamps. Historic racing returned to the legendary circuit for the 2025 Spa Classic, with Porsche once again playing a central role across multiple categories. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium...
Volkswagen engine with top-mounted roots-type compressor for the Porsche Type 170
In the fragile postwar years, the team behind the first Porsche was driven by two forces: stubborn ambition and harsh reality. They had the vision for a true sports car, but building one was another matter entirely. The sleek shape of the Porsche 356 came together relatively quickly, but under...
Entering Porsche’s World He was not in the first wave, that small group of engineers supporting Ferdinand Porsche when he decided to set up his own engineering consultancy at the end of 1930. They were chief designer Karl Rabe, engine man Josef Kales, chassis specialist Josef Zahradnik and drive-train designer...
British photographer and author Mark Riccioni is deeply rooted in Japanese car culture. On his latest visit, he meets up with a special group of Porsche enthusiasts southwest of Tokyo: the Early Morning Hakone Runners. They regularly get together early in the mornings in their sports cars and drive to...
Technology In 1901, hot on the heels of the success of his electric cars of 1900, Ferdinand Porsche created his first vehicles with an electric drive from a petrol engine — effectively an electric automatic transmission. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content....
When people think of Porsche, they usually picture curving roads, thunderous flat-six engines, and world-class performance. But beyond the speed and styling lies another story rooted in safety innovation, rigorous engineering, and a philosophy of protecting drivers without compromising the thrill of the drive. Porsche doesn’t just build fast cars....
Dropping Out & Checking In Jean-Philippe Duval never finished school. In France, it was required until sixteen, but he got out early, walked into a trade school, and made a life out of something that felt natural. He had no desire to turn wrenches for unhappy customers. Bodywork was a...
Ten and counting… Ten years ago, Porsche Experience Center Atlanta opened its doors for the first time. Since then, it has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors, it’s hosted thrilling experiences on and off the track, and has even become home to a movie franchise. To celebrate, on June 7th,...
Exploration and inclusivity are at the heart of Air|Water driven by Mobil 1, the all-encompassing Porsche event held at the weekend in southern California. The brainchild of Patrick Long, the co-founder of Luftgekühlt, and Luft’s creative director Jeff Zwart, this third staging of the fast-growing Porsche festival once again saw...
With just a few weeks until the gates open for the third annual Air|Water Driven by Mobil 1 event on April 26 in Costa Mesa, CA, we have more details to share with visitors and fans. The 2025 event will include experiences exclusive to Air|Water ticket holders, such as rides...
Still a 911 Guy… But Curious I try not to be a 911 snob, but like most long-time Porsche owners, the rear engine, air-cooled 911 is – and always has been – “Top of the Pops” for me. Other makes and models invariably come up short. Certainly, the car has...
Background Anchored by the 42nd Los Angeles Lit & Toy Show (aka Lit Show) at the LAX Hilton, this year’s group of events that form “Lit Week” gave proof of a healthy air-cooled Porsche community that has endured decades of high and low tides, not to mention a few big...
For many Porsche enthusiasts, a road trip is that rarest of things – a fleeting few days away from the routine of daily life. But for German couple Christian and Ortrun Hartinger, the road trip is the routine. Having driven extensively around Germany and Europe since they met in 2010,...
Story by Glen Smale. All images courtesy of © Porter Press Int. Porsche’s Type 956, 962 and 962C is the world’s most successful prototype race car ever produced. Developed specifically for the Group C class that ran between 1982 and 1992, and the IMSA series in the USA, these three versions...
Story by Glen Smale. All images © as stated in the book & on the DVD Brilliant…just brilliant!! I don’t often start a book review in this manner, in fact I can’t remember when I last did so, but this book and DVD set certainly deserve such a response. No...
With relationships between Porsche and Volkswagen fructifying in many ways over the years, even decades, this one was inevitable. Its basis was the third generation of the sainted van, sold worldwide under various nameplates including Transporter, Caravelle, Microbus, and Vanagon. Introduced in 1979 as the latest T3 VW, it was...
This 1992 Porsche Carrera 4 has undergone a GS 964 restoration by GS Manufaktur in Germany, blending classic Porsche design with modern 964 performance. It features carbon composite bodywork, a tailor-made interior, and performance upgrades, including a 3.8L RS-spec engine, enhanced brakes, and suspension. The custom CAD-designed bodywork is primarily...
Words by Glen Smale. Images by Glen Smale & Corporate Archives Porsche AG With the introduction of the Porsche 911 in 1963, there was no high-performance model included in the line-up. It took almost a decade for that to happen, when the 911 Carrera RS was introduced at the Paris...
Porsche’s 930 Turbo returned to North America in 1986 after six years, now more refined. Engine size increased from 3.0 to 3.3 liters, boosting output to 282 HP and a top speed exceeding 150 MPH. More than just a turbocharged engine, the 930 was rooted in endurance racing, where Porsche...
Porsche-911
Few cars can rival the Porsche 911’s ability to stir the soul. The German sports car evokes images of a timeless design, power and unparalleled driving exhilaration. A lineup of Porsche 911 Generations © Porsche Ferdinand ‘Ferry’ Porsche always harboured dreams of a true sports car. This vision materialized in...
The Porsche 911 is an icon, a legend, and a benchmark in the automotive world. With a lineage spanning decades, the 911 has evolved into a diverse family of sports cars. But with over 25 trims available, finding the “purest” driving experience can be challenging. Porsche claims that the title...
Photography by Chuck Andersen. The 2024 HSR Sebring Classic 12 Hour, Pistons & Props, delivered a weekend of thrilling racing, dramatic finishes, and standout performances at Sebring International Raceway. Paying homage to the iconic 12 Hours of Sebring, the event featured historic cars, fierce competition, and a healthy dose of...
The Pacific Coast Highway. The Route Napoleon. And the road from Nasareth to Bethlehem, Wales … Wherever there are great driving routes, you find Porsche cars. And as Christmas beckons, so too does a particularly special stretch of road.  Wales, our destination this festive season, is justly famous for a...
Porsche X Iron Dames – because every dream matters” is a slogan that represents the close collaboration between Porsche Motorsport and the renowned initiative to promote women in motorsport. The project kicks off with the start of the Asian Le Mans Series next weekend in Sepang, Malaysia. Four fast female...
Renowned automotive photographer Michael Alan Ross recently joined Maurice Merrick, creator, and host of the Horsepower Heritage podcast, to discuss his new book “Porsche Outlaws: Stuttgart Hot Rods.” A Southern California phenomenon that has spread globally, the 911 “Outlaw” movement proves the 911 chassis is one of the most functional...
Occurring through early December, Porsche has been hosting a first-of-its-kind track-driving experience for racing enthusiasts, with cutting-edge sports cars and historic legends on track at the Shanghai International Circuit. As the highlight of this event, the new all-electric Macan 4 and Macan Turbo debuted for customer test drives. For this...
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...
Since it opened in August 2024, Curvistan Bangkok has aimed to redefine leisure and entertainment for the Porsche community and beyond as a bar, café, art gallery and hangout that celebrates car culture, art and design. Now it’s hosting an exceptional collection: the Porsche Unseen Design Studies. The Curvistan Bangkok...
The RUF Rturbo, based on the Porsche 996 Turbo, is available in configurations producing 520, 550, or 590 bhp, with the top-tier version delivering an impressive 830 Nm of torque. This remarkable performance is achieved through a combination of enhancements, including upgraded turbochargers, a meticulously engineered exhaust system, and re-mapped...
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,...
The Porsche Turbo story began 50 years ago, in 1974, when Porsche introduced the first 911 Turbo (internally known as the Type 930) at the Paris Auto Show. This car combined luxury and race-bred engineering to create a groundbreaking model that would forever change sports car performance standards. Fast forward...
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...
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,...
Overview Mountain championships, endurance races, Formula 1, Spa, Daytona, Sebring, and Le Mans after Le Mans – no matter what series, no matter what track – Porsche’s racing victories formed the bread and butter of Erich Strenger’s work. As a freelance graphic designer from 1951, he designed sales catalogs, driver’s...
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...
In March 2015, Porsche revealed the high-performance, track-focused Cayman GT4 at the Geneva Motor Show, making it the first Cayman to bear the “GT” badge. This model was created to deliver an exceptional driving experience, with a 3.8L engine from the Porsche 911 Carrera S. Equipped with four valves per...
The Porsche 911 has long been recognized for its exceptional performance and handling, offering a driving experience unlike any other. Over the years, it has continuously evolved, becoming more powerful, refined, and capable, while still remaining a reliable, everyday sports car. The ‘RS’ badge has historically been reserved for the...
From 1974 to 1976, Porsche introduced a limited number of high-performance lightweight Carreras, exclusively for the European market. Known as “Euro Carreras,” these cars were equipped with the famous Type 911/83 2.7-liter engine, producing 210 horsepower with Bosch mechanical fuel injection (MFI) – the same engine that powered the iconic...
The Speedster, introduced in 1989, completed Porsche’s soft-top 911 lineup by reviving a charismatic model from the brand’s past. The name had originally been used for the sleek Type 356 variant. The concept of a new Speedster first took shape in 1983 with a prototype that never reached production. The...
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...
In the 50th anniversary year of the 911 Turbo, Luftgekühlt returned to Los Angeles at the weekend to host a special event themed around Porsche’s ground-breaking air-cooled flagship sports car. Held once again on the Universal Studios Backlot, ‘Luft 10: The Sequel’, grew its presence at the unique LA venue...
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) announced it is joining “Lollipop Racing,” a new streaming series and interactive game created by entertainment technology studio Feature.io and written and executive-produced by critically acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer. The series, which consists of 10 fictional episodes and 10 motorsport races set in digital recreations...
Introduced in 1991, the Porsche 968 was the final model in the brand’s series of front-engined sports cars. The 968 was restyled to resemble the 928 but retained the 944’s core mechanical layout. It offered a larger 3.0-liter engine with Variocam variable valve timing, generating 240 horsepower, allowing a top speed...
Five magical days Out of the garage and into a state of driving joy: this motto once again turned the Porsche Gipfeltreffen (Porsche Summit) event into a community gathering with people at its core. They spent five days on the road, from Stuttgart over the Alps to Nice, and covered...
The Porsche 356, designed by Ferry Porsche, was based on the Volkswagen his father created, featuring a platform chassis, rear-mounted air-cooled engine, and torsion bar independent suspension. Shortly after the release of the original 356 coupe, a cabriolet followed. In 1952, Porsche produced 15 roadsters at the suggestion of US...
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...
Introduced in 2010 as a successor to the first-generation 997-series 911 GT3 RS, the new 997.2 GT3 RS brought several notable improvements. It was designed for homologation, with the primary goal of competing in the FIA-sanctioned GT3 racing class. Since its debut in 1999, the GT3 has had a highly...
Porsche online experience marketing
If Porsche is anything, they are expert marketers. Think about it, they have not put out a dedicated ad for their cars in nearly 15 years. We’re talking about no TV commercials, no full page ad in the newspaper, no double page splash in a magazine… nothing. Yet, they are...
Chassis #019 Campaigned by the Martini Racing Team in 1971, chassis #019 has been preserved in the same unrestored condition as when it finished the Spa 1000km race. This 917K (Kurzheck or short tail) competed in both the 1970 and ’71 seasons, racing with Porsche Salzburg during its first year...
Background Tartan fabrics symbolize tradition and craftsmanship, belonging, and confidence. Exactly 50 years ago, three tartans were on the options list exclusively for the Porsche 911 Turbo. They didn’t appear in the 911 until the 1976 model year. This check pattern classic remains timeless and stylish—on the catwalk and in...
The 2022 Porsche Targa 4 GTS adds more grunt, packs less weight, has sharper handling, and packages it up in the sexiest body style that Porsche sells. The Targa 4 GTS gives us the best of all worlds, providing all-wheel-drive traction, an open-top experience, and a fixed-roof feeling in the...
The Porsche 991 GT2 RS, unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in June 2017, set a new benchmark as the most powerful production 911. It features a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine producing 691 horsepower and is equipped with a seven-speed PDK transmission, a first for the GT2 series. Porsche claims...
M96 and M97 engine tech tips
Republished with permission from Porsche Club America. Original article written by Manny Alban. Benefits of joining Porsche Club America The PCA often organizes various events, meets, and group challenges, making it an ideal community for Porsche owners and enthusiasts.  With a PCA membership of only $56 per year, you gain...
The 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is often regarded as one of the best road-legal Porsche 911s of its time. Building on the success of the GT3, it features a naturally aspirated 4.0L DOHC flat-6 engine producing 500 HP and 338 lb-ft of torque. Its striking design includes a large...
It’s always the same with sports cars from Zuffenhausen: they’re easy to start and well-suited for comfortable travel. However, with this driving style, what a Porsche is capable of in terms of driving dynamics is often left unexplored. True appreciation of the engineering expertise can be felt more intensely during...
The 993 Carrera 4S, available from 1995 to 1998 as a 1996 model year onward, was a unique addition to the Porsche lineup. It took the powertrain of the 993 Carrera 4 and housed it in the widebody 993 Turbo shell, featuring 18″ alloy wheels. This model was equipped with the same 3.6-liter naturally...
Focused Marketing While automakers continue to scale back their presence at traditional auto shows, their investment in “focused customer” lifestyle events grows. One example during Monterey Car Week is The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering. A whopping 21 vehicle debuts and demonstrations from top manufacturers graced the lawns at this year’s...
Porsches at Dream Ride 2024
Words and Photos by Zach Katz This past weekend I was lucky enough to attend one of the largest automotive events on the East Coast. Dream Ride, run by the Hometown Foundation and hosted by the Farmington Polo Grounds in Farmington, Connecticut, attracts hundreds of rare and exotic cars from...
When Porsche introduced the 911 series, it was clear the new six-cylinder model needed to compete in motorsports. While Porsche focused on European events, privateer teams brought the 911 to the U.S. Despite winning the 1966 SCCA D Production National Championship at Riverside with a 911S, Porsche struggled to win...
Lisa Taylor's "Rainbow of 911s" collection
When you have a company as storied as Porsche, with enthusiasts at every corner of the globe, some of those enthusiasts will start to collect cars. For some, it might be a project 928 in the garage beside the daily driver Type 996 911 Carrera. For others, it might be...
The night before… One night in 1999, under cover of darkness, an entire terminal building was lifted onto flatbed trucks – coupled together in a long road train – and moved a few kilometers across runways and taxiways to a new home on the other side of Copenhagen Airport. All...
Porsche introduced the 991 GT3 at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, followed by the updated 991.2 GT3 in 2017. Major engine upgrades were introduced, allowing the 4.0-liter flat-six to hit a 9,000 rpm redline, with a focus on reducing internal friction for enhanced throttle response. The rear spoiler on the...
Finished in Ocean Blue, chassis number ‘370750’ rolled off the Zuffenhausen assembly line on 27th March 1998, some four days before the scheduled end of production. The final car off the line, completed on 31st of March ’98, was a Mexico Blue Carrera 4S that was sold to comedian and...
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...
Singer Vehicle Design, based in Los Angeles, was established in 2009 by Rob Dickinson, former lead singer of Catherine Wheel. The company specializes in high-performance customizations of 964-series Porsche 911s. Each vehicle undergoes a meticulous restoration, where it’s stripped to its steel frame, reinforced, and fitted with lightweight carbon-fiber panels,...
If you have followed any previous Luftgekühlt events here on Stuttcars, you already know what a premiere Porsche lifestyle event this will be. Tickets are now on sale for Luftgekühlt 10 at the Universal Studios Backlot in Universal City, CA. With attendance limited by the venue, the sooner you secure...