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Celebrations for 75 Years of Porsche

Whether in Portugal, Brazil, China or Switzerland: the world of Porsche has been celebrating 75 Years of Porsche Sports Cars with events all over the globe. An excerpt of the highlights. Porsche Brazil Motorsport, music and art were united at the Porsche Fest in Brazil. The Interlagos race track in...

Porsche News

Rennsport Reunion 7 grows global fan base

“We are aware of the power of emotions,” says Sebastian Mertke, Manager of Global Community Management at Porsche, in an interview with Christophorus. In his interview, he spoke about the values and ideals of the world’s biggest automotive community and unique experiences with the Zuffenhausen-based sports car brand. Christophorus: Mr....

Porsche Museum

Porsche celebrates 60 years of the 911

Hambach Castle is one of the many highlights of this year’s Porsche Heritage Experience cultural format organized by the Porsche Heritage and Museum department. “It has always been our mission to enrich the future with important insights from the past. We created the Porsche Heritage Experience to enable our heritage...

Porsche History

Austro-Daimler ADS-R “Sascha“

Over a hundred years ago, Ferdinand Porsche designed an extraordinary race car, the Austro-Daimler ADS-R, in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. Today, Christophorus and 9:11 Magazine brings the former Targa Florio class champion, whose nickname is Sascha, back home. Following a vigorous turn of the crank, the gas pedal is applied ever...

Auction News

The White Collection breaks $30M at auction

You already read about our preview of The White Collection auction here on Stuttcars. Fifty-five Porsches, mostly in white, with a few tractors thrown in for color, were carefully amassed by one man over several years. Stored in a white building with white floors and walls, it was enough to...

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1979 Le Mans winning Porsche 935

In a garage full of legendary vehicles, one in particular stands out: the Porsche 935. The Porsche 935 was the first rear-engine race car to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. On the occasion of the classic car’s centennial, we visited the 1979 winning vehicle in its current owner’s...

Events

2023 HSR Classic 24 Hour at Daytona

At the start of this month, Historic Sportscar Racing hosted one of the most anticipated races of their season: The HSR 24 Hours of Daytona. Much like the real 24 Hours of Daytona that kicks off the WEC and IMSA season each year, this event had cars of all classes,...

Porsche

Dubai’s Icons of Porsche festival

A 911 Turbo Sonderwunsch and the new Panamera were among the highlights of Dubai’s annual Icons of Porsche festival. Fans of classic cars, arts, and culture were on hand to commemorate 75 years of Porsche sports cars, as well as 60 years of the 911. The gathering at the Dubai...

Porsche Life

Porsches on display at the Loh Collection

A genuine display of vehicle craftsmanship and ingenuity, The Nationales Auto Museum: The Loh Collection, showcases an assemblage of approximately 150 automobiles that chronicle 135 years of motoring heritage. The museum boasts artifacts from over 50 distinguished marques, a testament to the motoring rarities and the ubiquitous cultural symbols that...

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2023 RADwood Los Angeles

If you think post-war sports cars or muscle cars from the late 1960s are the staple of the collector car industry, it’s time to broaden your horizons. 80s and 90s enthusiast cars have recently forged their own niche in the collector car world, and appreciation of the period’s shining stars...

Rennsport

Rennsport Reunion 7 or Bust

The adventure begins Organized by the Petersen Automotive Museum, the Rennsport Reunion 7 Rally began September 27th at an amazing private collection in Southern California. Porsche enthusiasts ventured through some of the most exciting canyons, and gorgeous vineyard roads, and cruised along California’s most famous highways. Day 1 ended in...

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Retrospect: The Porsche 959

When discussing breakthroughs in sportscar technology, the Porsche 959 merits its own chapter, if not a book. Introduced in the mid-1980s, this genuine supercar emerged as a spearhead of innovation, vastly surpassing the technology Porsche had developed to date. While the standard 911 was not short on performance or prestige,...

Porsche History

Revisiting the origins and development of Porsche Design

In the vast design world, few names resonate with as much acclaim and distinction as Porsche. While many associate this name primarily with high-performance cars, there’s another realm where the Porsche legacy thrives: product design. This evolution commenced with Porsche Design, founded by Prof. Alexander ‘Butzi’ Porsche in 1972. FA...

Porsche Video

VIDEO: Take A Look Inside Porsche’s Mega Birthday Party: Rennsport Reunion 7

In 2001, racing legend Brian Redman and Bob Carlson, who served as Porsche Cars North America’s PR General Manager for a long time, conceived Rennsport to honor Porsche’s racing legacy. Their vision was to create an event where drivers and enthusiasts could come together to celebrate motorsport and pay homage...

Porsche News

Porsche Brand Ambassador Emma Raducanu

For many Porsche enthusiasts, the name Emma Raducanu isn’t familiar. But if there’s one thing she shares with the world of Porsche, it’s a competitive DNA flowing through her veins and her love for Porsche since childhood. A British professional tennis player, Emma reached a career-high ranking of No. 10...

Porsche Life

Ferro & Company Distinct 3 Review

In a life that feels like ages ago, but was really only a handful of years, I reviewed watches. As the former-founder of Watches You Can Afford, a niche watch blog focused on sub-$1,500 wristwatches, I got my wrists into more than 200 timepieces in the six years I owned...

Events

Gallery: Five Incredible Porsches at the 2023 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival

Organizers of the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival invited the Luftgekühlt’s celebration of Brian Redman, which resulted in a number of Porsches raced by Redman in attendance. Porsches, of course, were in abundance at the Festival, including five race cars and more than 20 street cars. Incredible Porsches in attendance included: Porsche...

Porsche Museum

Porsche Pilgrimage – The Porsche Museum

Words and photos by Dom Miliano Deeply devout people of all stripes live their lives hoping to, someday, visit the holy of holies of their faith. Jerusalem, Mecca, Vatican City, Dwarka, Bodhgaya and probably a few more that my liberal arts college never told me about call their people to...

Porsche Life

Porsche EV completes 5,000 km trip across Australia

In a groundbreaking demonstration of Porsche electric performance, the Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo successfully completed the journey across Australia, from Darwin to Bondi Beach, reaffirming the power and viability of electric vehicles in long-distance travel. From the Northern Territory to the iconic Bondi Beach The expedition incorporated various charging...

Rennsport

WE ARE PORSCHE video series celebrates Porsche’s 75th anniversary

Celebrating Porsche icons on their 75th anniversary The Petersen Automotive Museum has launched a new Porsche-focused video series celebrating the people and icons that made the Porsche brand in America. This dynamic story-telling series, sponsored by Mobil 1, focuses on the personal stories of some of the world’s most renowned...

Auction News

The White Porsche Collection Up for Auction

As the Porsche market continues its strong trajectory, RM Sotheby’s is thrilled to unveil “The White Collection” auction—a unique gathering of rare Porsche models, all wearing brilliant shades of white. The collection, set to go under the hammer on 1-2 December 2023, represents over a decade of dedicated collecting by...

Events

Rennsport Reunion 7

Having just experienced the seventh Rennsport Reunion at Weathertech Raceway, Laguna Seca, it’s clear absolutely nothing would get in the way of the Porsche faithful gathering to share their enthusiasm for the love of Porsche. What was given was received tenfold. Laughter, excitement, and pure joy were everywhere as participants...

Sonoma Charity Challenge

Sixties Porsches at Sonoma – A Decade of Cars at the Charity Challenge

It was a flashback to the 1960s. Vintage ‘60s-era Porsche cars cruising the 2.52 mile course at the Sonoma Raceway for the Classic Sports Racing Group Charity Challenge. The Sixties were a time of transition for Porsche. From the end of the 356 line to the beginnings of the 911,...

Motorsport & Racing

New Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport

The 911 GT3 R Rennsport, with a power output of up to 456 kW (620 PS) is based on the new 911 GT3 R of the current 992 generation. The limited-edition track tool is the result of a design-oriented approach and benefits technically from the freedoms that go beyond motorsport...

Rennsport Reunion

Rennsport Reunion 7: Opening highlights

After what felt like an eternity for Porsche enthusiasts, the seventh “family affair” of monumental proportions kicked off on the Monterey Peninsula, California on September 28th. Rennsport Reunion 7 includes a spectacular array of everything from vintage 356s to the new Mission X all-electric Hypercar which is on display for...

Porsche Mission X

The development of Porsche’s Mission X

“It’s a dream,” says Head of Design Michael Mauer, when asked about developing the next potential hypercar. “And a whole lot of stress.” He’s the picture of relaxation at the moment. The Mission X was just unveiled at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen – just in time for the sports...

Porsche News

Up close and personal with “Mirage” from Transformers

After debuting in its famed role in “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”, the Autobot Mirage and the movie car, a 911 Carrera RS 3.8 (964), will join a cast of legendary cars on display at Rennsport Reunion 7. The Autobot, Mirage, takes the form of the classic Porsche 911 Carrera...

TechArt

TECHART at Rennsport Reunion 7

Genuine TECHART carbon fiber aero kits, spectacular forged wheel designs, brand-new product highlights, and more unique upgrades for all Porsche models. The TECHART booth at the ultimate Porsche gathering, Rennsport Reunion 7, from September 28 to October 1 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, is a must-visit for all Porsche drivers...

RUF

RUF CTR3 Evo

Background For over eight decades, RUF has epitomized automotive expertise. Situated in the Bavarian heartland, RUF Automobile GmbH is a distinguished family-operated vehicle manufacturer. Founded in 1939 by the visionary Alois Ruf Sr., the RUF moniker not only carries the heritage of its founder but also signifies a legacy of...

Porsche Video

VIDEO: Porsches Racing At 2023 Goodwood Revival

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...

Carrera Cup

Porsche Deluxe Carrera Cup at Rennsport 7

Vintage and Modern combined Amid a cadre of historic, even legendary, Porsche race and road cars in attendance at Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7, September 28 – October 1 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California, will be 36 equally presented Porsche race cars; all built within the last three...

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60 years of Porsche 911

Evolution, not Revolution Since its debut in 1964, the Porsche 911 has epitomized engineering evolution. Conceived by Ferdinand “Butzi” Porsche, this iconic vehicle has undergone continuous refinement, while preserving its distinctive rear-engine layout and silhouette. Each stage represents a chapter in Porsche’s heritage, from air-cooled engines of the yesteryears to...

Rolex Reunion (RMMR)

Porsche Moments from the 2023 Rolex Motorsports Monterey Reunion

From the 1950s onward No stranger to the Monterey Peninsula, Porsches have always been one of the most successful marques to be celebrated during car week in Monterey. Long before “Car Week” existed, the inaugural race weekend at Laguna Seca Raceway in 1957 revealed a front row of two Porsche...

Porsche Life

Porsche’s Strategy in an Era of Electrification

The automotive industry is at a pivotal juncture these days, with change looming just beyond the horizon. The era of electrification is upon us all, whether we like it or not, and manufacturers are working to adapt to this shift in technology and consumer preferences. Porsche, well known for seven...

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1973 3-litre Martini Porsche Carrera RSR

Background In the early 1970s, a new European Grand Touring Championship gave the competition 911s a fresh lease of life. This model almost completely filled race grids. By the Autumn of 1972, Porsche launched its new 911 ‘Carrera’ with engine capacity raised from 2.4 to 2.7-litres, and a batch of...

My Porsche Story

1970 Porsche VW 914-6 Heuliez Murene

On display at the 20th annual The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, in Carmel Valley was a strange little car that caught my attention. The car had a Porsche emblem on its nose and a confusing “Porsche VW 914-6” script on the rear. It was the farthest thing from a Porsche...

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The romantic tale of two Silver Arrows

Did you know that 2023 sees the Porsche 356 C turning 60? We think it’s a birthday still worth celebrating, even in a year with so much else going on in it. This fine example has been living in a garage in Bielefeld for more than half its life and...

Events

Porsches at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering

August 18, 2023: Referring to The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering as a car show would be incorrect. Call it a “Concours,” and you would still be off the mark. Situated on the lawns at the Quail Golf Club in Carmel Valley is, instead, what I will call a Luxury Lifestyle...

Events

Porsche Werks Reunion 2023

The 9th annual Werks Reunion Monterey, held by the Porsche Club of America, took place for the second year in a row at the Monterey Pines Golf Course located along California’s Monterey Peninsula. The Stuttgart marque is in the midst of celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year and there has...

Werks Reunion

1988 Porsche 930 Turbo Slantnose

At the 2023 Werks Reunion in Monterey, California, Porsche Santa Clarita debuted a reinterpretation of the 1988 Porsche 930 Turbo Slantnose. This gem, reminiscent of the bold aesthetics of the 1980s, garnered both the People’s Choice and Kids’ Choice awards. Originally crafted in a decade celebrated for its audacious design...

Rennsport Reunion

Rennsport Reunion 7 approaching

Lucky 7 The forthcoming Rennsport Reunion next month is poised to redefine benchmarks as the premier global event for Porsche enthusiasts. This assembly will showcase an unparalleled collection of the most distinguished Porsche race and road vehicles ever produced, in tandem with the visionaries behind their creation and the drivers...

Porsche 911 Porsche 904 Porsche 935 Monterey Car Week

Historic 935 and 904 Porsche duo arrives in Monterey

1976 Porsche 935 The history of 935-001, the first Porsche 935 ever built, originates in a major revision to the FIA’s Group 5 category. For the 1976 racing season, the FIA changed the rulebook to allow extensive modifications to production-based vehicles homologated in Groups 1 through 4. These “Special Production...

Sacrilege Motors

911 EV “Blackbird” heads to Monterey

For its inaugural venture, Sacrilege Motors meticulously refurbished and converted a Porsche 911 America Roadster to electric propulsion. This automobile is an exclusive U.S. edition of the Carrera 2 Cabriolet Turbo-look, with merely 250 in existence. Its custodian christened it Blackbird, paying homage to the stellar SR-71 Blackbird aircraft. The...

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Magnus Walker is selling his 1977 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera

In the distinguished circles of Porsche enthusiasts, Magnus Walker’s 1977 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera holds an esteemed position. This automotive icon, once showcased in the video endeavor “Turbo Fever,” has graced the pages of prominent publications such as Porsche Fahrer and Total 911. This exceptional vehicle, currently listed on Bring...

Porsche Life

Cayman/Boxster State of Play: How Electrification Shifts The Porsche Paradigm

Origin Story It’s been widely acknowledged—even by Porsche themselves—that the Cayman and Boxster (alongside the Cayenne) are hugely responsible for the company’s change in fortunes during the early 21st century. Designers Stefan Stark and Grant Larson beside the clay concept model. Photo credit: Porsche The diminutive sports cars helped to...

Porsche

Le Mans 100 – A Century at the World’s Greatest Endurance Race

The Le Mans 24-Hour race is arguably the greatest motor race in the world. It started in 1923 on some public roads at Le Mans, France and continues to this day. While there maybe a few older races, notably the Indianapolis 500 and the Isle of Man TT, Le Mans...

Porsche Video

VIDEO: The greatest Porsche collection in the world

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...

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356 to 911: Porsche’s Troublesome Transition

In the late 1950s, while senior engineers at Porsche struggled through studies for a successor to the 356, a new generation of Porsche family members was entering the business. Ferry Porsche’s eldest son, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, joined the family firm in 1957. Butzi Porsche—as he was known—spent his first nine...

Rennsport Reunion

Rennsport 7 Schedule released

Start your engines… Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) has proudly unveiled an exhilarating schedule of on-track activities for the highly anticipated Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7. A momentous occasion that brings together the world’s largest assembly of fervent Porsche enthusiasts, the event promises an awe-inspiring showcase of eight distinctive classes, featuring...

Book Reviews

Book Review: The Success Story of Porsche at Le Mans

Porsche has always defined itself through its achievements on the racetrack and the most important of those races takes place on a 13km circuit in the French département of la Sarthe known to the world as the le Mans 24 Hours. Porsche has appeared there every year since 1951 and...

Restomod Porsche

Backdating the Porsche 911

Is going backward the way forward? The Porsche 911; I can’t think of another sports car that better represents an endless evolution of performance. Garnering respect since its inception in 1963, 911 enthusiasts, including myself, continue to ask, “Can Porsche keep finding ways to make it better?” But wait; while...

Events

Celebrating Porsche at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed

75th Anniversary The Stuttgart marque took center stage at this year’s Festival of Speed to pay tribute to the 75th anniversary of Porsche. The iconic Central Feature in front of Goodwood House showcased the evolution of Porsche cars through the ages, with six iconic vehicles arranged on the structure, from...

Porsche Lists

The Most Iconic Porsches of the 1960s

Front-angled view of a Porsche 917 finished with the blue and orange Gulf livery.

The 1960s was an important period for the automobile industry. In the States, the classic muscle cars were in the so-called golden phase, bursting with oversized engines and raw horsepower. On the other side of the Atlantic, German carmaker Porsche was also riding a wave, building the blocks for lasting...

Porsche Mission X

Mission X concept to debut at Rennsport Reunion 7

Porsche’s EV Hypercar to center stage The exciting Mission X concept study will visit the U.S. for the first time this fall, celebrating its U.S. debut at Rennsport Reunion 7 at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey, California from September 28 to October 1. “Rennsport is the perfect location to...

Festival of Speed

Celebrating Porsche’s 75th at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Porsche honored As the honored marque of this year’s Festival of Speed the sportscar manufacturer showed off with different actions. “We’re delighted that Goodwood gave us this brilliant opportunity to share our passion with enthusiasts, Porsche fans and owners here in the UK,” Krishan Bodhani, CEO, Porsche Cars Great Britain,...

Lanzante

Lanzante at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed

British automotive engineering specialist, Lanzante, will once again deliver a stellar line-up for the Goodwood Festival of Speed. No less than seven cars will make a first public appearance, in some form, as the team showcases its expertise dynamically, on the famous Hillclimb, but also from the striking Lanzante Pavilion,...

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Lightweight missile: The Porsche 906

Lightweight racer is born During the 1960s, Ferdinand Piëch, the head of Porsche Research and Development, spearheaded the development of a new generation of lightweight race cars. By utilizing advanced materials and taking advantage of regulation changes, Piëch’s team created race cars with tubular frames and unstressed fiberglass bodies, offering...

Porsche Life

Interesting Wheels Seen on Porsches

Compared to certain marques—Italian ones, in particular—Porsche cars tend to take on a more subdued and unassuming persona. Call it German stoicism, if you will. But that’s not to say that Porsche is in any way reluctant to be distinguishable from your everyday commuter. Afterall, they produce some of the...

Porsche Life

French artist Josué Chevrel

As the editor-in-chief of Speedster, the French magazine about classic Porsches, Josué shares with us the road that brought him to this place as a journalist, artist, and car enthusiast. Take it away Josué: Background Before being a journalist, I drew. It was through illustration that I entered the press,...

PCA Porsche Parade

Porsche Club of America’s Porsche Parade Concours

No desert mirage After canceling their initial plans due to Covid, the PCA’s annual “Porsche Parade” was back on the calendar for 2023 for Palm Springs, CA. The week-long celebration of the Porsche marque is filled with seminars, drives, mixers, and of course, the Concours d’Elegance. Long known for their...

Porsche

75 Years of Porsche Sports Cars has arrived

The Prequel Let’s be honest, there has been much to absorb lately in the “Porsche Sphere.” Leading up to this moment of their official 75th Anniversary (June 8th, 2023) has been numerous events covered by our team here at Stuttcars: Rennsport VII Held every few years at various locations across...

Porsche Life Yesteryear Porsche News Homepage Feature

Live stream event: 75 Years of Porsche sports cars

75 years of challenges and success Porsche is celebrating a success story that is characterized by a pioneering spirit, engineering acumen, and courage. 75 years ago, Ferry Porsche realized his dream of a sports car. With the Porsche 356 No.1 Roadster, he and his team laid the foundation for the...

Auction News

Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction

Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction Broad Arrow Group is thrilled to announce The Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction. The single-marque sale will be held during the celebration of the marque’s 75th anniversary at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, Georgia, on 10 June. Catalog Just released, the auction catalog can be viewed HERE Every...

Porsche History

46: The Birth of Porsche Motorsport

Proven through competition Engineering, design, innovation; while the list is long for what describes the Porsche name, it can be distilled into one word; racing. Even before the days of cars that would bare his name, Dr. Ferdinand Porsche believed competition was the ultimate test for proving excellence in design...

Luftgekühlt

Luftgekuhlt 9: Air | Water

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Luftgekuhlt 9 at Mare Island

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Luftgekühlt 9: Just add water

Patrick Long For the best part of 20 years, Patrick Long was a Porsche factory driver. Having hung up his helmet at the end of 2021, today he remains a competition advisor for Porsche Motorsport, heading up North America’s young driver development program. But away from the circuit, for countless...

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Porsche’s Most Enigmatic Model — the America Roadster

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Porsche News

Porsche to be Celebrated Marque at 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Goodwood has announced that Porsche is to be the honored marque at the Festival of Speed (July 13-16 ), which this year celebrates its 30th anniversary. The event coincides with the Stuttgart sports car manufacturer celebrating the 75th anniversary of the creation of its very first sports car – the 356....

Book Reviews

The ultimate reference of Brumos history auctioned for charity

This book-set, Brumos: An American Racing Icon, was authored by Sean Cridland and contains 1,600 pages and over 2,900 images chronicling the history of Brumos from its inception through 2020. The four-volume collection is one of 12 Ultimate Artist’s Edition examples printed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the team’s overall wins at...

Porsche History

Dr. Wolfgang Porsche reflects on 75 years of Porsche

9:11 Podcast In the current episode of the 9:11 Porsche Podcast, Dr. Wolfgang Porsche talks about the company’s history, the current anniversary year, and his 80th birthday. Dr. Wolfgang Porsche embodies ‘75 years of Porsche sports cars in a very special way. He has witnessed the entire history of the...

Events

Goodwood Members’ Meeting – Celebrating 60 years of the 911

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Porsche History

We Are Porsche exhibit opens at the Petersen Museum

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Porsche Video

VIDEO: This $100 Million Porsche Collection In LA Will Definitely Take Your Breath Away

The Petersen Automotive Museum is renowned for showcasing impressive collections of sports cars that would otherwise remain obscure to car enthusiasts. In this particular instance, the museum has a Porsche collection worth $100 million, which was visited by Vehicle Virgins on YouTube. In the video, Parker Nirenstein takes a brief...

Cincinnati Concours

45th Annual Cincinnati Concours honors 75 Years of Porsche

Featured marque Porsche to attract record crowd 2023 is shaping up to be a spectacular year for Porsche fans because of the famed marque’s 75th anniversary. Stuttcars has already previewed several of these events including the one at Goodwood, and the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta GA. And now we’re...

Porsche Video

VIDEO: Best Of Porsche Action From The 2023 Porsche Club Francorchamps Days

Spa-Francorchamps, the renowned race track, once again hosted the Porsche Club Francorchamps Days (PCF Days) on April 8 and 9 in 2023. Watch this video from Belgian Motorsports as they managed to filmed some of the best Porsche’s featured in the recent event....

Vintage Car Racing

Goodwood Members’ Meeting to celebrate 75 years of Porsche

Goodwood Members’ Meeting to celebrate 75 years of Porsche with spectacular on-track demonstrations Goodwood is delighted to announce that the 80th Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport will host a spectacular on-track demonstration celebrating 75 years of Porsche. Just as Stuttcars has covered previous Porsche outings at Goodwood, we’ll be...

Porsche Life

Porsche Experience Center Atlanta opens second driver development track

Atlanta. The Porsche Experience Center Atlanta (PEC) officially opened its second driver development track on Thursday at an invite-only grand opening celebration. The milestone event at the headquarters of Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) was celebrated by current and former Porsche racers, Porsche executives, local business leaders and officials...

Porsche Life

An (Incomplete) Look At Porsches In Famous Movies

No matter who you are or where you’re from, there are three things that connect everyone that is reading this opening line of this article. The first is that we are all enthusiasts of mechanical things with wheels, be them quad bikes, motorcycles, cars, or any variation thereof. Secondly, we...

Rennsport Reunion

Porsche announces Grand Marshals for Rennsport Reunion 7

Icons of Porsche – Taken seriously! Icons of Porsche is not just the theme for Rennsport Reunion 7, but represents the talented people who have pushed the limits, taken risks and bravely driven Porsche to success over the past 75 years as a sports car marque. Porsche Cars North America...

Book Reviews

Porsche 356: 75th Anniversary

In complete honesty, I am guilty of amassing far too many books and magazine collections on European sportscars, especially Porsche. It’s almost impossible to come across any “never seen before” photos, so when I’m asked to look at a new historical Porsche book, my excitement is understandably tempered. However, I...

Porsche History

Petersen Museum’s “We are Porsche” exhibit

In collaboration with Porsche Cars North America, the never-seen-before display – named “We are Porsche” – will celebrate the storied marque’s 75th anniversary and feature the key models and personalities behind the brand’s success. “We Are Porsche” opens to the public on April 16 at the Petersen Automotive Museum and...

Porsche History

Porsche’s 356 1500cc Super: The 1½-Liter Adventure

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The Weird Ones: A Look Back At Three Odd One-Off Porsches

Porsche, as we all know, is a name that is synonymous with clean, simple lines that highlight the peak of German engineering. Even from a mile away, you could pick out a 911 from a Cayman from a Taycan, each very similar in design language but completely different in shape...

Porsche Life

5 Reasons Modern Porsche GT Road Cars Have Revolutionized Performance Driving

Let’s talk about Porsche GT cars—the modern production cars in particular. On the 911 spectrum, this would encompass any of the 991 (and newer) GT3, GT3 RS and GT2 RS models. For the Cayman/Boxster lineup, this would include all 981 and 982 GT4 and GT4 RS variants. Our focus shifts...

Misc

10 Things to Look for When Buying Any Used Porsche

Porsche is a leading brand as far as performance vehicles are concerned. The German carmaker has, over the years, forged an iron-clad reputation for reliability, style and performance and owning a Porsche is on the bucket list of many car enthusiasts. Brand-new Porsches do not come cheap, but then there’s...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsche and Deluxe Corp. partner to support Female Driver Development Program

Developing new talent Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA) and Deluxe Corporation have announced the creation of the Porsche Deluxe Female Driver Development Program. Effective immediately, the new Deluxe-supported initiative will provide a further opportunity to female race car drivers participating in the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid North America. Sabré Cook is...

Porsche Life

75 years of Porsche in Monaco

75 years of Porsche sports cars” in the Principality of Monaco Porsche loans six cars to the Collection de Voitures de S.A.S. le Prince de Monaco. For three-quarters of a century, Porsche has been a synonym for exceptional sports cars. The 8th of June 1948 is the date on which...

Porsche Life

2023 SoCal Porsche Week

The classic Porsche “Faithful” did not waiver Not since 1989 did Los Angeles have an official “Blizzard Warning” issued by National Weather Service. With forecasts of 5 inches of rain, low elevation snow, and 75 mph wind gusts, one had to wonder, would anybody show up for the Porsche Week? ...

Porsche History

Porsche Classic Restoration … with a twist

Porsche dealers can now compete in one of three categories: Preservation, Restoration, or Individualization, putting the emphasis on creativity, the Classic community is growing and thriving in Porsche’s 75th year and as part of the festivities, the Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge is inviting U.S. Porsche dealerships to prove their classic...

Auction News

Porsche’s 75th Anniversary celebrated with auction at Porsche Experience Center, Atlanta

75th Anniversary at the Porsche Experience Center, Atlanta Broad Arrow Group is thrilled to announce The Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction. The single-marque sale will be held during the celebration of the marque’s 75th anniversary at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, Georgia, over the weekend of 8-10 June. Special Porsches...

Porsche News

KALMAR’S air-cooled Porsches cross the finish line in Finland

Prepare to be spoiled at Kalmar events Travelling to the capital of Lapland, right on the Arctic Circle, specially prepared classic Porsche 911s have taken part in the new-look KALMAR Beyond Adventure Arctic Season event. The Rovaniemi location in Finland provided thrilling new tracks, totalling over 300 km, as well...

Porsche History

Porsche Celebrates 75 Years Of Chasing Goals And Fulfilling Dreams

Porsche Celebrates 75 Years It’s a big year for Porsche as the famed manufacturer celebrates 75 years of engineering excellence and constantly pushing boundaries. To kick off the celebrations, the marque has released a short video to highlight what makes the brand so successful – the desire to follow dreams...

Rennsport Reunion

Rennsport VII: Icons of Porsche

NEW THEME ANNOUNCED Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) announced the theme for the upcoming Porsche Rennsport Reunion as “Icons of Porsche”. A fitting tribute to the 75th anniversary of Porsche sports cars being celebrated this year, the four-day event being held at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey, California, from September...

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Long-standing Porsche lover has a color named after him.

Porsche’s new “Essmanngreen” Guards Red, Racing Yellow, Carrara White Metallic – just a few of the familiar names for colors from the Porsche Car Configurator. Now a brilliantly rich green will join the palette. Michael Essmann, a long- standing Porsche lover and Managing Director of family business Elektro Essmann, has...

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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, features iconic Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts to feature rare Porsche 964 The Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 is an iconic sports car that has captured the hearts of car enthusiasts for generations. With its sleek design and impressive performance, it is no surprise that it has been chosen to appear in...

Motorsport & Racing

Rennsport Reunion VII: The Return Of The Ultimate Porsche Racing Celebration

Previous Rennsport Reunion posters collaged together to make the RR7 announcement poster

To the Porsche faithful, there were worries when the world seemed to grind to a halt during the global pandemic in 2020 that one of the most popular events in the USA, the Rennsport Reunion, might be shelved for an indefinite amount of time. Concerns about international travel, the fact...

Porsche Life

Ranson Webster: Collection and Collector

Reno, Nevada’s Ranson Webster has carefully curated and assembled one of the world’s great Porsche Garajmahals. Other than a few vintage wood-bodied Chevy powered Riva boats, a musclecar or two, some trucks and Porsche TAG powered McLaren F1 cars, no other marques need apply. Ranson Webster was born in Oregon,...

Porsche History

Porsche preserves the history of the 959 Paris-Dakar

Factory recommissions the famous Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar The recommissioning has been carried out over the past few months by the Porsche Heritage and Museum team together with their colleagues from Porsche Classic. A car that can survive 8,700 miles in the deserts and savannahs of Africa can go anywhere in...

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The Development Story of the Porsche 964

It took Porsche twenty years before deciding to modernise its 911, yet outwardly, apart from its bumpers, the new 964 looked exactly like its predecessor. How was it that Porsche managed an evolutionary process so slow it would have bankrupted almost any other car maker? No Subscription? You’re missing out...

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