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Porsche Of The Day: 1958 Porsche 550A Spyder

The Porsche 550 was Porsche’s first production racing car. The car was completely street legal, so it could be driven to the races and back home. The 1956 version of the Porsche 550 was known as the 550A. It had a lighter and more rigid spaceframe chassis, and gave Porsche...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0

The 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 stands as the ultimate evolution of the naturally aspirated Porsche 911 designed for competitive purposes. It integrates insights gleaned from its predecessors in the 911 lineage and incorporates features reminiscent of the dominant Porsche 917. In its street configuration, the 3.0-liter six was...

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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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Clubsport

The 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 RS serves as a homologation model, designed to comply with the new international GT rules and follow the tradition set by models like the Carrera RS 2.7 (1972) and the 911 SC RS (1984). These homologation models not only reflect proud chapters in Porsche’s heritage...

Rennsport

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....

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Porsche Of The Day: 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup PCA Edition

Built as the second example in a limited production series of only five units for the year 2018, this GT3 Cup was made available by Porsche Motorsports North America as an exceptionally exclusive racing car, paying homage to the Porsche Club of America. All PCA Editions come in one of...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1966 Porsche 906

The Porsche 906 or Carrera 6 was the last street-legal racing car from Porsche. A total of 65 were produced in 1966, allowing the model to be homologated for FIA’s new Group 4 Sports Car category although the 906 would also compete in modified form in the Group 6 Sports...

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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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R

The race-ready 911 GT3 R, developed by German sports car manufacturer Porsche in accordance with FIA GT3 regulations, made its global debut on January 14, 2010, at the Autosport International Motorsport Show in Birmingham, U.K. This track-tuned GT3 R is specifically designed for participants in the Porsche Cup series, a...

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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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1979 Porsche 911 RSR “IROC” Tribute

This 1979 Porsche was originally a 930 Turbo coupe before it was transformed and modified into a 911 RSR Tribute by Patrick Motorsports in Phoenix, Arizona. The process include stripping the car to bare metal, repainting the car in orange, installation of an IROC RSR-style front bumper cover and a...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsche reveals 2024 Motorsports goals

Porsche Motorsport heads into 2024 with big aspirations. Next year, the sports car manufacturer from Stuttgart is determined to win titles with its factory teams in the world’s largest endurance championships, at Le Mans, and various esports series. A variety of customer racing activities will supplement this program. Porsche announced...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1967 Porsche 911 S SWB Coupe

Introduced in 1966 to enhance the performance capabilities of the already successful 911, the 911 S boasted a more powerful engine and several chassis improvements, making it highly coveted. The 1966 2.0 S was the first high performance 911 variant and it came just two years after the first 911...

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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S 3.6 ‘Package’

In 1993, Porsche introduced the 911 Turbo 3.6, featuring an enhanced 3.6-liter single-turbo flat-six engine as a replacement for the previous 3.3-liter turbo engine. With its 355 horsepower, it became the highest-performing Porsche available in North America, and the production was limited to fewer than 1,500 units. Later in the...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3

The 992 GT3 becomes the seventh iteration of one of Porsche’s most established and beloved automobiles and it continues to embody the spirit of previous GT3 models by amalgamating all that is awesome about the 911 – and the Porsche brand – in a single road car. It is perfect....

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Porsche Of The Day: 1970 Porsche 908/03 Spyder

1970 Porsche 908/03 Michael Alschner ©2017 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

The 908/3 prototype was built for the sole purpose of winning the Targa Florio and Nürburgring legs of the world Championship. The 908 specialized in lightweight design through the use of a 48 lbs titanium space frame and 26 lbs body. Known as the Porche miracle by Italians, the 908/3s won...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Touring

In homage to the 1973 911 Carrera RS, Porsche used the same formula to produce a lightweight version of the Carrera 2 from the race-ready Cup car known simply as the Carrera RS. The Porsche Carrera RS, or 964 RS as it is more widely known started shipping in November...

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,...

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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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S – TechArt GTStreet R

TechArt has fully upgraded this 991.2-generation Porsche 911 Turbo S to GTStreet R specification. The rear engine lid houses a TechArt-enhanced 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six, delivering up to 700 horsepower to all four wheels through a seven-speed PDK transmission. Externally, the enhancements include the complete TechArt GTStreet R aerodynamics package. This...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1993 Porsche RUF 911 RCT

This Porsche RUF 911 RCT, from the 964 era, serves as the origin of the RUF RCT model and was formerly owned by Alois Ruf Junior. Among the approximately 100 RCTs produced, this one remains to be the only wide body example featuring four-wheel drive. It is equipped with a...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo RSR-Style Backdate

This 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo underwent a custom Carrera RSR-style restoration with backdated bodywork including a classic long-hood nose section, wide steel fenders, RSR-style bumpers, and a ducktail rear spoiler. Other features include chrome door handles and headlight rings, anodized silver window moldings, a polished driver’s side mirror, dual exhaust...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1992 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera RS Clubsport

The Porsche 964 Carrera RS Clubsport, also known as the N/GT, is a rare lightweight 911 from the early 1990s. It comes equipped with a 3.6-litre naturally aspirated ‘M64/03’ flat-six, paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Of the total 2,282 units produced for the 964 Carrera RS, only 290 were...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1972 Porsche 911 ‘Tuthill Special’

This 1972 Porsche 911 ‘Special’ is a custom creation inspired by the early 1970s S/T model by Tuthill Porsche. Beneath the engine lid is a 2.7-liter air-cooled flat-six to Carrera RS specification, fueled by Weber carburetors and paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Upon arrival at Tuthill, the car featured...

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight

The 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight is a true legend in the world of sports cars, representing the pinnacle of automotive engineering from that era. This iconic vehicle, hailing from the renowned Stuttgart-based manufacturer, is celebrated for its exceptional blend of power, precision, and lightweight design, making it...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2018 Porsche 911 (991) GT2 RS Weissach Package

Porsche officially unveiled the 991 GT2 RS at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed. This model boasts a carbon-fiber reinforced bonnet, rear-view mirror casings, and front and rear wings. Lightweight polyurethane is utilized for the front splitter and rear diffuser, and the side windows are made of polycarbonate instead of...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S ‘GTStreet R’

TechArt has transformed this 991.2-generation 911 Turbo S into their high-performance ‘GTStreet R’ specification. The car is coated in a sleek black finish with a matte-black GTStreet R racing stripe, side decals, orange highlights, and matte carbon-fiber trim elements. The external modifications include a TechArt carbon-fiber body kit featuring a...

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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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Porsche Of The Day: 1992 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera RS

Porsche introduced the 964 Carrera RS for the 1992 model year, specifically targeting the European market as a lightweight, high-performance variant of the 964 Carrera 2. Porsche engineers prioritized minimizing the weight of the 964 RS, successfully removing nearly 300 pounds. The car featured an aluminum bonnet, lighter and thinner-gauge...

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New Turbo Porsche crest revealed

For almost 50 years, the Turbo models have enjoyed an exalted position at Porsche. They stand for a distinctively high performance and represent the epitome of every model series. To emphasize their uniqueness, Porsche is once again sharpening their look. The Turbo models are, for one, being given a particularly...

RADwood

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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1996 Porsche 911 GT2

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. To make the GT2 suitable for track use, the brakes, suspension, and wheels were upgraded to...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1972 Porsche 911 ‘STR II’ – Magnus Walker

The Porsche 911 ‘STR II’ is a custom creation designed by the renowned Magnus Walker. It pays tribute to the late 1960s Porsche 911R and the early 1970s Porsche 911 ST models. This unique build incorporates high-quality components from brands like Elephant Racing and Bilstein, while incorporating authentic period-correct details....

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Porsche Of The Day: 2023 Porsche 911 (992) GT3 Manthey Racing

This 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 has been enhanced with the coveted Manthey Performance Kit, courtesy of Porsche Centre Gothenburg. It sports an Arctic Grey exterior with striking carbon-fiber Manthey rear wing, red ‘Porsche’ lettering, and various Manthey decals. Inside, the cabin features black leather and Alcantara with red stitching, a...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2023 Porsche 911 (992) Sport Classic

The 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic pays homage to the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 from the early 1970s with its distinctive and purposeful ducktail spoiler. Production is limited to 1,250 units worldwide, making it a coveted driver’s car. Based on the 911 Turbo S, it features a wide-body design and...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring ‘70 Years Porsche Australia Edition’

To mark the 70-year milestone of Porsche’s presence in Australia, Porsche introduced the limited-edition GT3 Touring ’70 Years Porsche Australia Edition,’ with just 25 units produced, all adorned in Fish Silver Grey metallic, paying homage to the first Porsche shipped to Australia. Furthermore, each of the 25 Australian-bound units boasts...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2023 Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS Weissach

One simple look at the all-new 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and it’ll tell you right away that this car is meant for the track. It features Porsche’s well-known 4.0-liter flat-six engine, delivering 518 horsepower and 343 pound-feet of torque. This power allows it to accelerate from zero to sixty in...

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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Porsche Of The Day: 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Weissach

The new Cayman 718 GT4 RS, according to Porsche themselves at least, is not meant to be a track monster. This beast is meant to be an “experience,” a car that makes the driver become part of the machine, the two symbiotically working together to scream bloody murder out those nearly...

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,...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe “Gratitude Commission” by Singer

Singer Vehicle Design, founded in 2009 by former Catherine Wheel frontman Rob Dickinson and based in Los Angeles, specializes in performance-based customizations of 964-series 911s. In their process, each car is stripped down to its steel unibody, receiving welding reinforcements before being outfitted with carbon-fiber panels, including the fenders, bumpers,...

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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...

Rennsport Reunion

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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2016 Porsche 911 (991.1) GT3 RS Clubsport

The 911 GT3 RS represents the pinnacle of Porsche’s fusion of race and road car technology, designed to meet FIA homologation requirements for the GT3 class. The 991.1 generation of the GT3 RS, several incremental enhancements were made, including the addition of distinctive front wing louvers and a larger rear...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2022 Porsche Boxster 25 Years

Built to celebrate 25 years of the Boxster, this special edition is more than just a bunch of stickers and special colors. Limited to just 1,250 units worldwide, the Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Years is based on the near-perfect 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 model. The 718 Boxster 25 Years also...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1992 Porsche 911 Turbo S2

The Turbo S2 is a homologation special that Porsche commissioned to comply with IMSA requirements for participating in the Bridgestone Supercar Championship series. Since the standard Porsche 964 Turbo S was not approved for sale in the US, unmodified 964 Turbos were imported and later converted to S2 specification by...

People & Profiles

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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2015 Porsche 911 Turbo S ‘Gemballa’

The 2015 Porsche 911 Turbo S coupe, finished in Jet Black Metallic, has been equipped with a Gemballa GT Concepts widebody kit. This kit includes revised front and rear bumper covers, along with a Gemballa GT carbon-fiber wing, side skirts, and molded fenders. The car has undergone further modifications, including...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2023 Porsche 911 (992) Dakar

Unveiled at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 Dakar pays tribute to the Porsche 953’s triumphant victory in the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally. Porsche transformed the Carrera 4 GTS into a highly capable off-roader, with modifications that include increased ground clearance, all-terrain tires, specialized drive modes, and weight-saving measures....

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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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport Trackday

Prepared by Porsche Motorsports, the 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. Based on the 718 (982) Cayman GT4, the Clubsport variant features...

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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2018 Porsche 911 (991.2) GT3 Touring

The 991.2-generation 911 GT3 Touring was created as a more subdued option compared to its track-focused counterpart. It swaps out the prominent rear wing for a retractable spoiler, replaces the paddle-shift transmission with an engaging manual gearbox, and substitutes the race-inspired upholstery with leather trim. Unveiled at the 67th International...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1978 Porsche 930 3.4 Turbo Coupe ‘RUF BTR’

Porsche introduced the 930 Turbo in 1975, pairing a KKK turbocharger with the 3.0-liter Carrera RSR engine in road trim, delivering 260bhp for a top speed of 155mph. Beyond top speed, the Turbo distinguished itself as the best-equipped 911, featuring a remarkably flexible four-speed gearbox capable of accelerating from a...

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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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1975 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0

1975 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 | Loic Kernen ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

The Carrera RSR 3.0 is one of those rare and super-special Porsches, and one of the most successful Group 4 racing cars ever. Today, the Carrera RSR models rank among the most sought after of all Porsche 911 variants. The Carrera RSR 3.0 was made in small numbers for racing. For the privateer in...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1960 Porsche 356B Super 90 GT Coupe

For decades, Porsche has established itself as a renowned car manufacturer, celebrated for its adaptability and agility. It has consistently catered to the desires of racing enthusiasts and discerning clients by creating special versions of their beloved cars. During the early 1960s, the 356s were no exception to this tradition....

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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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2022 Porsche Vision Gran Turismo

Porsche has joined the ranks of the Vision GT program, aptly named the Porsche Vision Gran Turismo, this concept was created purely for the virtual world of the 7th edition of Gran Turismo which was released on March 4 2022 for both the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 5. Porsche’s...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1991 Porsche 911 Backdate Touring Edition by Abreu Motors

Starting with a European-market 964 Carrera 4 that retains its original numbers, this 1991 model underwent an extensive custom nut-and-bolt restoration spanning over 3,500 hours by Abreu Motors. The restoration included a comprehensive full-metal wide-body conversion, the installation of backdated bumpers, and the integration of new suspension featuring Bilstein PSS10...

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Porsche and TAG Heuer pay tribute to the Carrera Panamericana

Based on the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, two exceptional cars have been made in collaboration with Porsche Latin America. The car with racing number 154 is celebrating its premiere this weekend at Rennsport Reunion 7, the big fan meet-up at the Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca in California. 70 years ago,...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1984 Porsche 911 Ruf BTR

In the mid-1980s, RUF-manufactured Porsches stood out as some of the swiftest cars globally. In top-speed assessments by “Road & Track,” RUF Porsches not only reached the highest top speeds but also showcased superior reliability records. This 1984 Porsche 930, modified by the German car manufacturer RUF Automobile, is equipped...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 Race Car

Developed by Porsche to fulfill FIA GT racing homologation requirements, the 993 GT2 was derived from the 993 Turbo. It featured a rear-wheel drive layout, an alloy rear subframe with a double-wishbone suspension setup, riveted fender flares, an aluminum hood and doors, and a distinctive “banana” biplane rear wing. Factory...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1976 Porsche 934 Race Car

The 934, introduced for the 1976 racing season, utilized the production 930 as its foundation. It incorporated a front spoiler to house a sizable center-mounted oil cooler, along with air and brake cooling intakes. To meet the ⁠FIA Group 4’s 2,470-pound weight requirement, the car retained production-based components like door...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR

In 2008, Porsche unveiled a new and much improved version of the GT3 RSR. Distinguished from its predecessor by a redesigned front end featuring aerodynamic enhancements, including “flick” spoilers on the front apron and optimized air ducting, the new model boasted increased downforce and reduced drag. Underneath the bodywork, the...

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,...

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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...

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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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1976 Porsche 934

1976 Porsche 934 | Tim Scott ©2021 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

The Porsche 934, first introduced in 1976, was the Group 4 GT race version of the Typ 930 Turbo road car. Group 4 in 1976 rules insisted that four hundred 930 Turbo road/street cars must have been produced in two consecutive model years. This is what the Porsche factory had done...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

The 996-generation GT3 RS wasn’t available in the U.S., but that changed with the 997-generation. The standard 997 GT3 made its debut at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, and shortly after, the GT3 RS entered production in 2007. This model became highly sought after globally, competing with the likes of...

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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 4.0 Brumos Edition

Brumos Racing, champions of the 2011 Rolex Grand-Am GT Championship, achieved victory using a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car driven by Hurley Haywood, Andrew Davis, and Leh Keen. To commemorate this victorious racing season, Brumos Porsche of Jacksonville, Florida, commissioned the creation of five 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars,...

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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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Rennsport Reunion Edition

This special edition was manufactured in a limited series of just 25 units worldwide, with the specific purpose of commemorating the historic 2015 Porsche Rennsport Reunion V event held at California’s Laguna Seca Raceway. The concept of the Rennsport Reunion was conceived by Bob Carlsen, the former head of media...

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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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

Debuting alongside the 992-generation 911 at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport represented the pinnacle of the 991 series. This exclusive variant, designed primarily for the racetrack, was a meticulously refined and fully optimized version of the road-ready 911 GT2 RS, positioned as the ultimate...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2014 Porsche 911 GT America

The Porsche 911 GT America is a purpose-built racecar designed for competition in the GT Daytona class of the United Sports Car Racing Series, which commenced in 2014 following the merger of the American Le Mans Series and the Rolex Sports Car Series. This series, now known as the IMSA...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1979 Porsche 911SC Backdate

This 1979 Porsche 911SC coupe was modified using a backdated bodywork along with a long-hood conversion, S/T-style decklid, bumpers, and rear fender flares. Power comes from a 3.0-liter flat-six modified to displace 3.4 liters. The engine received upgrades like a Mahle Motorsports 3.4L piston and cylinder set, a Web Cam...

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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S Endurance Racing Edition

Designed and manufactured by Porsche Exclusive, also known as the ‘Special Wishes Department’, this department of the factory is dedicated to providing customers with special vehicles which fulfil their special wishes. The exterior livery is inspired by the Porsche Team race cars in the World Endurance Championship (WEC). The result...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.8

Every so often, Porsche creates a short production run of cars that celebrates the attributes of one of their special models. In 1993, the Stuttgart engineers decided to develop a race version of their 911 Type 964 Carrera RS, aptly named the Carrera RSR 3.8, and aimed it squarely at...

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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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1998 RUF Turbo R

RUF’s successor to the iconic “Yellowbird” arrived in 1995, this time built on the new 993 Turbo chassis. Staying true to the original principles of high power, low weight, and impressive speed, the CTR2 introduced an intriguing twist by offering both two and four-wheel drive options. It featured a Kevlar...

Rennsport Reunion

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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Porsche Of The Day: 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

The 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS is a brute, a lightweight, twin-turbocharged, 620-hp bout of madness that stemmed from Stuttgart’s quest to see how high up the sports-car ladder the 911 could punch. It was the most serious roadgoing Porsche ever at the time. The engine is a port-injected, 3.6-liter...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster ‘Heritage Design’

The 2019 Porsche 911 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, and...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1996 Porsche 911 GT2 Clubsport

The GT2 was the hardcore, race-focused version of the 993 Turbo, using essentially the same 3.6 L twin-turbocharged engine, but slightly modified with increased power output. The car was made to compete in the FIA GT2 racing class. Among this already very exclusive circle of 57 cars there is an...

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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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2023 Porsche Vision 357 Speedster Concept

The Vision 357 Speedster stands as a tribute to the 356 in aesthetics, whilst technologically, it adopts its underpinnings from the all-electric 718 GT4 e-Performance. The automotive giant showcased over 15 unique and timeless models at the Duke of Richmond’s estate in West Sussex. The lineup included the very first Porsche sports...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2022 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 “Manthey Racing”

Porsche Motorsport celebrated the 25th anniversary of Manthey-Racing GmbH with a remarkable special edition model known as the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25. Limited to just 30 units, this exclusive car was a joint effort between Porsche and Manthey, specifically designed and developed for track days and circuit racing enthusiasts....

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...

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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...

911 Carrera RSR 3.0

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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

Introduced alongside the 992-generation 911 at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport marked the culmination of the 991 series. This exclusive track-oriented version was a finely tuned, fully optimized iteration of the road-ready 911 GT2 RS, positioned as the apex offering among Porsche’s GT customer sports cars....

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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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 R

Based on the 911 GT3 RS production sports car, Porsche has designed a customer sport race car for GT3 series around the world: the 911 GT3 R. In developing the more than 368 kW (500 hp) racing nine-eleven, special attention was paid to lightweight design, better aerodynamic efficiency, reducing consumption,...

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