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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 Of The Day: Gunther Werks Project Tornado

Gunther Werks, the company that remasters the Porsche air-cooled 993 introduced the Project Tornado last year. It is based on a Porsche 993 ‘GT2 RS’ with a 700hp twin-turbo flat six and manual transmission. Gunther Werks enhances the analog driving experience offered by the original car, while at the same...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Package In Paint-To-Sample Oryx White Metallic

The Weissach Package offered by Porsche was what the company call its as “a more performance-oriented finish” for the 918 Spyder. The package aims to reduce the car’s weight, improve its aerodynamics, and make it more track-ready. The performance of the hybrid V8 setup together with its electric motors, battery...

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 Of The Day: Porsche 911 GT3 Touring (992) In Paint-To-Sample Ipanema Blue Metallic

For those already in the know, the GT3 Touring model is as exceptional as it has become familiar over the past few years, particularly to the most diehard driving purists and deeply-rooted Porsche enthusiasts. For those wondering, “Hey, what’s the diff?”, the Touring is essentially a gentleman’s version of its...

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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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 In Paint-To-Sample Peridot Green Metallic

Porsche introduced the 991 GT3 for the 2014 model year, as follow up to the multiple 997 GT3 variants. The 991 GT3 featured a new 3.8 litre direct fuel injection (DFI) flat-six engine developing 475 hp (354 kW; 482 PS) at 8,250 rpm, Porsche’s Doppelkupplung (PDK) double-clutch gearbox, and rear-wheel...

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911 GT3 RS Tribute to Carrera RS Package makes first U.S. appearance

911 GT3 RS Tribute to Carrera RS Package Porsche pulled the cover off the first 911 GT3 RS Tribute to Carrera RS Package to reach the U.S. The special offering pays homage to one of the most iconic of 911 models and was announced in 2022. Today it was shown...

Porsche Of The Day: 1975 Porsche 930 Turbo

The 930 Turbo with its 3.0 L turbocharged flat 6 was the fastest production car in the world at the time of its launch and it was the flagship of the Porsche carmaker. It was hard to drive and became known as the Widowmaker, with a mystique and speed that...

Porsche Of The Day: 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet In PTS Signal Yellow

The 992 Carrera S Cabriolet gets a twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six with 443 bhp and 390 ft lbs of torque. That is 29 more horsepower and 22 more ft lbs of torque than the outgoing model. With 443 horsepower and coupled to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic, the new Carrera S cabriolet goes from zero...

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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...

Porsche Of The Day: Porsche 964 3.3 Turbo

The 1989/90 change of model year saw the launch of the Porsche 911, 964 series onto the market. This 911 model was initially available as a Coupe, Targa and Convertible. From model year 1991 onwards Porsche also introduced its top-of-the-line model – the Turbo – into this series. In spite...

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Porsche Of The Day: Porsche 962s In Japan

The Porsche 962 is the most popular Group C of all time and it is also a part of Japanese Motorsport history and it’s also considered by many as a phenomenal Japanese Racing Car. The 962, whether in regular version or the different RLR GTi or the Kremer-built CK6 one,...

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...

Porsche Of The Day: 2014 Porsche (991) 911 GT3

Porsche introduced the 991 GT3 for the 2014 model year, as follow up to the multiple 997 GT3 variants. The 991 GT3 featured a new 3.8 litre direct fuel injection (DFI) flat-six engine developing 475 hp (354 kW; 482 PS) at 8,250 rpm, Porsche’s Doppelkupplung (PDK) double-clutch gearbox, and rear-wheel...

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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2002 Gemballa GTR 750 EVO

When first introduced, the GTR 750 was believed to have 750 horsepower. However, the actual output of the engine is more around 850 horsepower with 935 Newton meters of torque! With such power on tap, the GTR 750 is one of the most powerful 911s on the planet. To achieve...

Marketplace: Rare 1969 PORSCHE 911 T/R

1969 PORSCHE 911 T/R Being offered at Gooding & Company’s Amelia Island Auction is this very rare 1969 PORSCHE 911 T/R, Chassis 119100215, full of history. This is a remarkable Porsche 911 – a factory-built T/R that competed for over 15 years at the highest levels of North American sports...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1986 Porsche 935 By DP Motorsport

DP Motorsport is a German tuning company that came to prominence in the late 1970’s when they partnered with the Kremer brothers racing team. They started out as a supplier and manufacturer of various body parts such as rear wings, fenders, etc. The relationship between DP Motorsport and the racing...

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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...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2019 Porsche 935 With Exposed Carbon-Fibre Bodywork

The 2019 Porsche 935 is based on the popular 935/78 LM race car from the 1970s which was, given the name ‘Moby Dick’ due to its exterior shape and design – most notably the ‘whale tail’. This reimagined version certainly pays homage to those distinct characteristics, while also serving as...

Porsche announces 2023 Deluxe Carrera Cup North America

2023 Carrera Cup is here Porsche Motorsport North America is set to contest its most dynamic Porsche Carrera Cup North America season to date. The premier one-make race series in the United States and Canada will be renamed the Porsche Deluxe Carrera Cup North America while also expanding its stage...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2023 Porsche Macan

Porsche introduced yet another facelift for the Macan lineup for the 2022 model year. The range got more power under the hood, a refreshed design, and an improved interior. The design is refreshed, with a new front fascia with newly designed spoiler, characteristic Macan side blades in new designs and...

Ranson Webster: Collection and Collector

Ranson Webster Porsche Collection

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,...

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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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Porsche Of The Day: 2011 Porsche 911 (997.2) GT3 RS

Based on the already primal 997.2 GT3, the RS gets another 15 hp from the 3.8-liter flat-six for a total of 450, or more than 118 hp per liter. A racing machine tamed for street use, the GT3 RS is hardly just about horsepower. It gets a wider track, it...

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

The 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S GTStreet R by with its carbon-fiber body, huge double-decked rear wing, GT3 RS-style wheelarch vents, wider arches, and the intake scoop above its engine makes it look wild. The GTStreet R is based on the 991.2-era Porsche 911 Turbo S and retains the same...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT In Paint-to-Sample Oak Green Metallic

The all-new Cayenne Turbo GT, introduced for the 2022 model year, packs a fearsome punch that rivals will find hard to match. The term ‘Super SUV’ was made popular by a familiar relative, the Lamborghini Urus. However, the Cayenne Turbo GT might have just elevated that performance concept to a whole...

Porsche Of The Day: 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Arguably the most extreme 911 to be build as a production car for the road and track. The most significant improvements made to the RS—over both the 992 GT3 and the previous-gen 991 GT3 RS—were applied to the aerodynamics and chassis departments of the car. The 2023 Porsche 911 GT3...

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1966 Porsche 906 “Carrera 6” – Excerpts from Miles Collier

By Miles Collier The Mighty Porsche Carrera 6 I’ve had my 1966 Porsche Carrera 6 (906-125) in restoration for the last four or five years. It’s hard to remember such things across a gulf of time so fantastic. But, as inevitably as the Himalayas will finally erode into foothills, restoration...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1989 Porsche 911 – Paul Stephens Clubsport 320 ‘Touring’

This is the Paul Stephens 320 Clubsport Series II and it is a very rare and bespoke ‘resto-mod’ example of the iconic 911 sports car. It is powered by a 3.6-litre air-cooled flat-six engine, producing 320bhp, driven through the rear wheels via a five-speed ‘G50’ manual transmission and limited-slip differential. The Clubsport...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1988 Porsche 959SC Reimagined By Canepa

While the 959 was a technical marvel in 1986, in 2018 it is easily beaten by the latest hot hatches. That’s where Canepa comes in to bring it up to spec and help it compete with today’s hypercars. In the world of Porsche 959s, few names are as recognizable as...

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Porsche Of The Day: 992 Porsche GT3 Black Panther By Carbonerre Project

One-of-a-kind 992 Porsche GT3 Black Panther by Carbonerre Project with ZP.FORGED 23 Deep Concave + Centerlock wheels. Source: Z-Performance Wheels...

75 years of Porsche sports cars: Porsche celebrates a success story

Celebrating the birth of a legendary brand In 1948, Ferry Porsche realized his dream of a sports car: with his team, he produced the Porsche 356 ‘No. 1’ Roadster. It marked the birth of a legendary brand and laid the foundation for an exemplary success story for the Porsche legend....

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

Prepared by Porsche Motorsports, the new 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. The Cayman GT4 Clubsport features natural-fiber composite material. This is a first of...

Significant Porsches coming to Amelia Island. Part I

Tradition is Born Each year during the second week in March, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance takes place at The Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, Florida. Created by businessman and car collector Bill Warner, a photographer and writer for Road & Track magazine since 1971, the event commenced in 1996 at...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2019 Porsche 911 (991) Speedster In Paint To Sample Maritime Blue

The Porsche 991 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,...

Porsche Classic Communication Announces New Products

Porsche Classic offers new infotainment systems: Since 2020, Porsche Classic has offered two infotainment systems for many of the brand’s vintage and modern classic cars with Porsche Classic Communication Management (PCCM) and Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus (PCCM Plus). Among other features, these retrofitted devices enable the use of Apple...

Porsche RS Celebration at the London Concours 2023

The London Concours, presented by Montres Breguet, has announced the first exciting feature of what is set to be another stand-out show in 2023. June’s event – firmly established as the capital’s leading summer automotive garden party – will pay homage to one of the most iconic performance models of...

Porsche 911: Evolution of an Icon at Crawford Auto Aviation Museum

Almost Extinct The Porsche 911 came very close to extinction. American Peter Schutz began his tenure as CEO at Porsche on January 1, 1981. He didn’t take the job to save the 911 but when he arrived, he found a company that had decided to abandon the 911 in favor...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1969 Porsche 914/8 Prototype

Porsche Of The Day: 1969 Porsche 914/8 Prototype

Only two of these prototype 914-8 supercars were ever built making them some of the rarest Porsches ever built. The first model was built for Ferdinand Piëch himself who used the full-fledged Flat-8 racing engine producing 350 horsepower. The second was built for Ferry Porsche as a 60th birthday gift. Ferry’s 914-8...

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Porsche Profiles: Chirag G’s 2011 Type 987 Porsche Cayman S

In the past, we have covered a Type 964 911 Carrera 2 Speedster, a Type 986 Boxster spec race car, and even a 914/6 Restomod. Today, we continue our Porsche Profiles series with a Type 987 Porsche Cayman S that is, for one man, his complete unicorn car. As well,...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2017 Gunther Werks 400R

The Gunther Werks 400R is a modern version of Porsche’s last air-cooled 911 and is the first car from the new Gunther Works outfit based out of southern California. Limited to only 25 units and with a price point of $525,000 this is a seriously expensive and rare restomod. Every...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Porsche Of The Day: 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

When automotive enthusiasts are asked to describe the pinnacle of the Porsche 911, the 991.2 GT3 RS overwhelmingly dominates the conversation. In terms of outright performance metrics, it slots in below the new GT2 RS in the pecking order. While it may not be Stuttgart’s king of lap times, the...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2015 Singer 911 Targa

This was the first 911 Targa to came out of the Singer factory. It is a magnificent piece of machine that features modern technology on the inside while being wrapped with that classic 964 body. The car’s body has been replaced with lightweight carbon fiber panels while replicating the look...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2009 Koenigseder Porsche Carrera GT

Porsche Of The Day: 2009 Koenigseder Porsche Carrera GT

From the factory the Porsche Carrera GT is an icon and probably one of the best supercars ever made thanks to a purity and performance. Thanks to its 612 HP 5.7 Liter V10 mounted behind the driver. But the appearance of the supercar from Stuttgart did well with the Koenigseder treatment...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1970 Porsche 917 ‘Langheck’ (Long Tail)

With the aerodynamic instability of the 917 in the 1969, two separate configurations were used in 1970. These were the short-tail Kurzheck version and the less common Langheck or long-tail. Most of the 917’s accolades were achieved by the 917 Kurzheck, leaving the Langheck a less popular, but ultimately just...

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Check Out This Sexy Modified Black 993 Turbo

This Swiss based 993 Turbo looks like it has some really nice touches. The perfect stance....

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Porsche Of The Day: 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT

Porsche Of The Day: 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT

The all-new Cayenne Turbo GT, introduced for the 2022 model year, packs a fearsome punch that rivals will find hard to match. The term ‘Super SUV’ was made popular by a familiar relative, the Lamborghini Urus. However, the Cayenne Turbo GT might have just elevated that performance concept to a whole...

Porsche Experience Center Adding Second Track

Multi-million dollar investment expands PCNA’s Atlanta campus. After welcoming nearly 400,000 visitors since opening in June 2015, the Porsche Experience Center will expand its footprint with an incredible new track inspired by some of the most dynamic elements of several iconic race courses. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. announced that...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1978 Porsche 935/78 Moby Dick

Porsche Of The Day: 1978 Porsche 935/78 Moby Dick

The 935/78 was the ultimate expression of the 911 factory race car before Porsche officially withdrew from motor sport. Raced under the Group 5 silhouette series, great liberties were taken with the design and the result was nicknamed ‘Moby Dick’ for its large size and huge overhangs. Only one 935/78...

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Check Out This Stunning Arctic Grey 992 GT3 Touring

It is no secret that our favorite Porsche at the moment is the 992 GT3 Touring so when we stumbled on this Arctic Grey 992 GT3 Touring online, we had to share it. It was spotted at Porsche of North Houston....

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Porsche Of The Day: 2022 Paul Stephens Autoart 993R

Porsche Of The Day: 2022 Paul Stephens Autoart 993R

The Autoart 993R is a tribute to the driving experience of a 911. It brought together the narrow-bodied, air-cooled 993-series 911 and the Original Equipment (OE) race-validated 993RS, along with modern Porsche GT-derived components, added with Paul Stephen’s proven parts. So the Autoart 993R is the perfect combination of the...

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Porsche of the Day – Porsche Schuppan 962CR

The Schuppan 962CR From 1983 forward, the Porsche 956 and its 962 IMSA spec version dominated for a decade. Porsche manufactured nearly 150 956/962s and sold many of the cars to private teams. During this period, Porsche manufactured and made available every component on the car. Due to this customer...

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The Wow of Wunderland Porsche Museum

1997 Porsche GT1

Unlikely Home for a Spectacular Collection: Remember the days of going to a Porsche dealership as a teen? How could anyone resist wanting to leave their fingerprints all over a new 911 Turbo in Arctic Silver? It was just a matter of time before the salesman reluctantly got up to...

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Porsche of the Day – 1997 Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion

1997 Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion Porsche developed two prototype cars, both fully road-legal versions that were GT1 Straßenversion cars. The first was delivered in early 1996 to the German Federal Ministry of Transport, Building, and Urban Development for compliance testing, which it passed. The second prototype vehicle is in the...

Porsche Of The Day: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8

Porsche Of The Day: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8

Most Porsche fans know little about this epic wide-bodied 911 based race car. While the iconic 2.7 RS is every fan boys dream car, the RSR is the whole reason for the RS’s existence in the ﬁrst place so we are dedicating some space here to tell you all about it. Introduced in...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1967 Porsche 910/8 Bergspyder

With between 200 and 270 horsepower and weight around 420 kg, Porsche’s lightweight 910 Bergspyder was extremely nimble and well-suited to dominating mountain roads. In 1967 and 1968, the Porsche 910/8 Bergspyder was the dominant force before the 909 came along. Technically, the Porsche 910 Bergspyder was state-of-the-art, featuring materials...

Porsche Of The Day: 2022 Porsche 911 (992) GT3 Cup

Porsche Of The Day: 2022 Porsche 911 (992) GT3 Cup

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...

Porsche of the Day – 1971 Porsche 916

The Porsche 916 can definitely be called Porsche’s hidden gem. The 916 is Porsche’s rarest model is in fact one of the rarest vehicles in the world today. Produced in 1971, only 11 cars of this magnificent model were made and they were all prototypes. In 1971 the designers of...

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Porsche of the Day – 1983 Porsche 930 TAG-Turbo by Lanzante

1983 Porsche 930 TAG-Turbo From 1984 to 1987, Porsche built a 1.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6, branded as the TAG-Porsche TTE P01, for the McLaren MP4/2 and MP4/3. The engine produced more than 1,000 horsepower in qualifying trim, and 750 hp in race spec. In its first three years on the grid,...

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Porsche Of The Day: A Road-Legal Porsche 935

A few years ago, an unlikely vehicle listing appeared online by Cartique – a luxury car dealer from Germany. The listing in question is for a 1979 Porsche 935 Kremer K3. Today, we are sharing it with you all as our car of the day. Porsche revived the iconic 935...

Everrati Is Electrifying Classic Porsches & It Is Really Impressive

A Electric Take on Restomod 911s We love our Porsche restomods here at Stuttcars.com, but today’s company profile is focused on a company that is zigging while everybody else in restomod world is zagging. Everrati Automotive Limited (Everrati) is considered by most to be the leading company specializing in redefining...

Can Racing Simulators Help You Drive Your Porsche Better?

Rear view of Porsche GT3 Cup Car

The short answer—yes. The simple answer—it really depends. The sweeping answer—keep reading below. If you’ve made it this far into the article, either your curiosity has been piqued, or you’re in the mood to partake in some fact-checking (in lieu of a debate made possible only with face-to-face dialogue). There...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2009 Porsche 911 (997.2) Targa 4

Porsche Of The Day: 2009 Porsche 911 (997.2) Targa 4

The 911 Targa received the same upgrades during the switchover to the 997.2 generation, including a boost in power and performance. The expansive glass roof now featured increased UV protection to prevent damage to both passengers and interior trim. This is the point in Porsche 911 Targa history when the...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2018 Porsche 911 (991.2) Carrera T

Porsche Of The Day: 2018 Porsche 911 (991.2) Carrera T

To the untrained eye, the Carrera T may appear to be a bare-bones and sparingly equipped 911 at first glance. With a brief history lesson – and by taking a closer, more discerning look – it becomes clear that this really is not the case. The 911 has always been...

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Porsche 917/10 Can-Am Rocket

A front three-quarter view of the No. 16 Porsche 917/10 chassis #005 taken in Porsche’s secret bunker in Stuttgart, May 2017. Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale

Images by: Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale and Corporate Archives Porsche AG The Porsche 917 was the culmination of a line of race cars produced by the Stuttgart manufacturer during possibly the busiest decade, from 1964 to 1973, of its (by then) short existence. Just 21 short years after Porsche opened its...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S “Edition 918 Spyder”

2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupé 'Edition 918 Spyder' | Simon Clay ©2023 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

Inspired by the 918 Spyder, Porsche introduced the 911 Turbo S Edition 918 Spyder that was mechanically identical to the standard 997 Turbo S – but accented with bright green trim, decals, and even brake calipers to match the similar trim on the 918. Contemporary accounts suggested that Porsche would...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2004 Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 40th Anniversary Edition

Porsche Of The Day: 2004 Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 40th Anniversary Edition

The Porsche 911 is the quintessential high-performance sports car and has been for as long as we can remember. A lot of driving enthusiasts grew up wanting one so when it was time to celebrate its 40th anniversary, Porsche gave us a special 911 to enjoy. It was in late...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid

Porsche Of The Day: 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid

During the Geneva Motor Show in 2010, a Porsche 911 GT3 R with innovative hybrid drive is making its debut, opening up a new chapter in the history of Porsche with more than 20,000 wins in 45 years scored by the extremely successful Porsche 911 in racing trim. The innovative...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman T

Porsche Of The Day: 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman T

Similar to the 911 T, the 718 Cayman T is not the fastest, most luxurious or even the cheapest of all the 718 variants. However, the car is a unique combination of features and nuances that add up to more than the sum of its parts. The Cayman T is...

Porsche To Introduce Innovative New LED Headlights

They say that it will set a completely new standard in ‘glare-free’ high beam lighting technology and it will be offered as an option for new 2023 Porsche models. Compared to the technology that is being used on the current Porsche models, this new technology sets itself apart as the...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2008 Porsche Boxster S Design Edition 2

Porsche Of The Day: 2008 Porsche Boxster S Design Edition 2

Along with the Cayman S Sport, Porsche gave us a Boxster special in 2008. It was a limited production version of the Boxster S called “Porsche Design Edition 2”. Equipped with the same 303 bhp 3.4-liter boxer engine as the Cayman S Sport, the Boxster S Design Edition 2 stands...

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Porsche Race Cars of the Pacific Northwest

Porsche cars parked in lot

Editor’s note: Harvey Sherman recently covered several of the most iconic Porsche race cars in the Pacific Northwest. Below, he shares his thoughts and observations on the highlights. The BP Racing Garage Bob Rygg and Peter Juvet (who own two of the cars featured below) use this garage as their...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2005 Porsche Boxster

Porsche Of The Day: 2005 Porsche Boxster

The original Porsche Boxster was a huge success and help Porsche grow its customer base, so when the second-generation Boxster (987) came to the US market as a 2005 model it wasn’t a surprise that it followed a similar formula. While the 987 Boxster retained only 20 per cent of...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2008 Porsche Cayman S Design Edition 1

Porsche Of The Day: 2008 Porsche Cayman S Design Edition 1

In the middle of 2008, Porsche introduced the limited edition Cayman Design Edition 1. The Design Edition 1, also know as the DE1, was a Cayman S packaged with many exclusive cosmetic options intended to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Porsche Design. This car was clearly designed for the Porsche...

2022 ünStock: Sacrilege turns Stardom

Porsche Carrera rear wheel at Unstock 2022

Stock or UnStock? Southern California’s air-cooled Porsche culture is undoubtedly home to faithful enthusiasts who believe Porsche’s legendary sports car, the 911, is the ultimate canvas to build the “perfect” sports car. While too much ego in customizing can lead to an ugly duck (and bankruptcy), novel and tasteful modifications...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1967 Porsche 911 S 2.0

Porsche Of The Day: 1967 Porsche 911 S 2.0

The 911 S was introduced to increase the performance potential of the very successful 911. It had a more powerful engine along with a number of chassis enhancements that made it very desirable. The 1966 2.0 S was the first high performance 911 variant and it came just two years...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS

Porsche Of The Day: 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS

The Porsche 718 family recently welcomed a new flagship model, the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS which has been designed for maximum driving pleasure. Porsche let the GT department, their skunkworks team, at Stuttgart go slightly (read: completely) insane. The result is a $145,000 USD Porsche Cayman that carries a...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Leichtbau

Porsche Of The Day: 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Leichtbau

The rarest 964 RS variant was the awesome 964 C4 Lightweight. Known as the 964 Leichtbau it made use of surplus parts from 953 Paris-Dakar project. A handful of specially prepared lightweight 911s were fabricated by the Porsche factory and called the Carrera 4 RS Lightweight. The idea was to combine the...

[Book Review] Ultimate Works Porsche 962 – The Definitive History

Box set for Ultimate Works Porsche 962 - The Definitive History on white background

The Porsche 962, following in the footsteps of the already massively successful 956, was introduced in 1984 in response to specific regulatory requirements as laid down by the American IMSA GTP Championship. IMSA’s refusal to allow the 956 to race in the US championship was based on the rule that...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

Built to homologate the 2011 GT3 RSR racecar, the RS 4.0 is fitted with the 3996cc engine which raises power output from roughly 444 to 500 bhp. It is easily identified by its new wings and front winglets just ahead of the front wheels. Limited to just over 600 examples worldwide,...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1980 Porsche 924 Carrera GT

Porsche Of The Day: 1980 Porsche 924 Carrera GT

In 1979, Porsche unveiled a concept version of the 924 at the Frankfurt Auto show wearing Carrera badges. One year later, in 1980, Porsche released the 924 Carrera GT, making clear their intention to enter the 924 in competition. By adding an intercooler and increasing compression to 8.5:1, as well...

Breakfast Club Rally: Porsches on an Air-Cooled Affair in NorCal

Porsche cars at Breakfast Club Rally

The Breakfast Club Rally doesn’t serve breakfast, it’s not a club, and it’s not really a rally. So what is it? The Breakfast Club Rally is one hour of drinking coffee, followed by two-plus hours of driving the back roads north of San Francisco on a designated Saturday every month....

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Porsche Of The Day: 2021 Porsche Mission R Concept

Porsche Of The Day: 2021 Porsche Mission R Concept

The Porsche Mission R concept is intended to equal the performance of the 992-series 911 GT3 Cup, the car used in the well-known Porsche Supercup and Carrera Cup series. Mission R concept features 900-volt fast-charging architecture, an 82.0-kWh battery pack, and modularly integrated front and rear motors with single-speed transmissions featuring...

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Porsche 935: Chassis Number 930 770 0905

930 770 0905 at the National Automobile Museum Reno Nevada USA

Sports car racing went through some turbulent times in the early 1970’s. At the start (1970) the world championship was decided by the 5.0 liter sports cars such as the Porsche 917 and the Ferrari 512. The FIA /CSI (International rules body) at first did not think anyone would build...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2021 TechArt GTstreet R

Porsche Of The Day: 2021 TechArt GTstreet R

The TechArt GTstreet R is a much improved version of the Porsche 911 Turbo thanks to a custom body kit and 3.8L twin turbocharged flat 6 engine. The new body uses a lot of carbon fiber components and was exclusively developed in the wind tunnel. Although some people may not...

All Porsche Grand Display

Porsche cars at All Porsche Grand Display

Kirkland residents were treated to a highlight of summer when the Porsche Club brought their best to the waterfront. It’s a display of Porsche history and current street models mixed with a few cars that serve track duty on weekends. 130 cars were registered assuring presentation of at least one...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2009 Porsche Cayman S Sport

Porsche Of The Day: 2009 Porsche Cayman S Sport

In late 2008, Porsche introduced the limited edition Cayman S Sport. The Sport was a Cayman S packaged with many sport options to create an edgy/sporty Cayman S. Beyond sport options, the Cayman S Sport received new DME software maps created to work with the Porsche Sport Exhaust and a...

Porsches at the 2022 LA Auto Show

Collage of Porsches at LA Auto Show 2023

The 2022 LA Auto Show is happening now, and Stuttcars contributor Casey Annis snapped some photos of some awesome classic and contemporary Porsches, including the new 911 Dakar. If you’re in the area, tickets start at $22 and are good for any day. The focus of the show for 2033...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic

2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic | Darin Schnabel ©2023 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

The 997 Sport Classic is a limited edition version of the 997.2 Carrera S coupé inspired by the 1973 Carrera RS 2.7. The 911 Sport Classic is based on the standard-production 997.2 Porsche 911 Carrera S. However, there are several significant differences. Compared to the often brightly-colored Carrera S, all copies...

Porsche Of The Day: 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Millennium Edition

Porsche Of The Day: 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Millennium Edition

In 1999, Porsche celebrated the turn of the century with a special edition – the 996 “Millennium Edition”. Offered as a a special edition of the 996 for the model year 2000, the 911 Millennium edition was based on the Carrera 4 coupé and was pretty rare, with only 911...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2001 Porsche 911 GT2

Porsche Of The Day: 2001 Porsche 911 GT2

The Porsche 911 GT2 combines the sporting character of the 996 911 GT3 with the power and straight line performance of the 911 Turbo. The fastest member of the 911 family, the 911 GT2 gets power of 462 bhp @ 5700 rpm and torque of 457 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm. It accelerates to...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1997 Porsche Boxster

Porsche Of The Day: 1997 Porsche Boxster

The Boxster was initially unveiled as a concept in 1993 at the Detroit Auto Show, before going on sale in the summer of 1996 (as a 1996 model year in the United States). The first 986-generation Boxsters to reach U.S. shores were 1997 model-year base cars, equipped with a mid-mounted...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1970 Porsche 917 K-70

The 917 Kurzheck Coupé (917K) first appeared in 1970 and contributed more to the Porsche 917 story than any other variant. It was a high-down force version that featured a cut-off tail for increased downforce. This reduced the cars top speed, as much as 30 mph, but it helped the Porsche win...

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The Petersen Automotive Museum’s Magnus Walker Urban Outlaw Exhibit

Magnus Walker at entry to new exhibit at Petersen Automotive Museum

All photos by the author and courtesy Magnus Walker. Magnus Lucian Titus Bennett Walker is known for many things, and as many things. Most people just call him Magnus; yet much of the world knows him as the Urban Outlaw Porsche guy. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free...

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Porsche Of The Day: 2016 Porsche 960 Vision Turismo Concept

2016 Porsche 960 Vision Turismo Concept

The Porsche 960 Vision Turismo is a mid-size sedan concept, designed and built by Porsche in 2016 that previewed some of the future design cues that Porsche would incorporate into the Porsche 911 (generation 991.2). The supposed powertrain wavered between mid-engine format and electric format. The latter was chosen, and...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1989 Porsche Panamericana

When Dr. Ferry Porsche turned 80 years old, he received a 1989 Porsche Panamericana concept car as a gift. The 1989 Porsche Panamericana concept car was a striking two-seater concept study, shown to the public for the first time at the 1989 International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany. Arriving without...

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Porsche Of The Day: 1954 Porsche 356

The Porsche 356 was the first production car from Porsche. Earlier cars designed by the company included Cisitalia Grand Prix race car, the Volkswagen Beetle, and Auto Union Grand Prix cars, but it was the 356 that changed things forever for sports car enthusiasts the world over. Ferdinand Porsche, Sr....

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VIDEO: Porsche Group C Reunion

Take a trip down memory lane with Derek Bell, Jochen Mass, Hans-Joachim Stuck, and Bernd Schneider as they share their experiences and memories during their time in Group C. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content. Get Started Already a Member? Sign in...

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