Conceived largely with the American market in mind, the Porsche 356 Speedster reduced the company’s sporting formula to its essentials. A low, removable windshield, sparse interior, lightweight construction, and responsive handling gave the car a purposeful character that quickly found favor with driving enthusiasts. Decades later, the Speedster stands among...
It was September 8, 1968, and Porsche had little left to prove in the European Hill Climb Championship. Five races in the 910/8 Bergspyder had delivered five victories, putting the title all but beyond reach with two rounds remaining. Naturally, Porsche showed up at Salzburg’s Gaisberg mountain with an entirely...
AutoTopNL takes a 2003 Porsche 911 GT2 (996 generation) for a high-speed POV drive on the Autobahn. Nicknamed the “Widowmaker,” this rare Speed Yellow GT2 has nearly 100,000 km on the clock, driven year-round by its owner. The GT2 features a widened front bumper with large intakes, turbo-style rear fenders,...
Now offered for sale on Bring a Trailer, this 2016 Porsche 911 R represents one of the most driver-focused derivatives of the 991-generation 911. Conceived partly in response to enthusiasts who lamented the GT3 RS being available exclusively with Porsche’s rapid PDK dual-clutch transmission, the 911 R returned to the...
The instantaneous responsiveness of an electric powertrain is hard to argue with. Press the accelerator and the torque is simply there. No waiting for revs to build, no transmission deciding which gear it would prefer, and no momentary interruption while one ratio gives way to another. You ask, and the...
Listed for sale on Bring a Trailer, this 1962 Porsche 356B Roadster represents one of the most distinctive transitional variants in the evolution of Porsche’s legendary 356. Produced by Belgian coachbuilder D’Ieteren Frères, the “Twin-Grille” Roadster bridged the gap between the earlier Drauz-bodied Roadsters and the forthcoming 356 C Cabriolet....
The Impossible Replacement By the end of the 1950s, Porsche had become the company Ferry Porsche once imagined, but it had not yet become the company history would celebrate as one of the most renowned automobile manufacturers of all time. It had survived the uncertainty of the immediate postwar years,...
Listed for sale on Bring a Trailer, this 2024 Porsche 911 S/T represents one of the most focused modern interpretations of the legendary 911. Created at Porsche’s Flacht facility to commemorate the model’s 60th anniversary, the 992-generation S/T was engineered around a singular objective: delivering maximum driver engagement. Limited to...
Chris Harris reviews a rare, low-mileage Porsche 993 Carrera RS, praising it as one of the finest examples of the RS series. This right-hand-drive, one-owner car has just 10,000 miles, original paint, interior, and even its original number plates. Harris highlights its flawless exterior, two-tone seats, Carrera RS-inspired interior, and...
Listed for sale on Bring a Trailer, this 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS represents the ultimate performance expression of the 991-generation 911 at the time of its introduction. With 993 miles, this example combines exceptionally low mileage with the highly desirable Weissach Package and optional magnesium wheels. At its core...
Ask any Porsche enthusiast what their favorite 911 model is, and many will cite the 1973 2.7-liter 911 Carrera RS. But this recognition didn’t come about through conservative thinking. Fortunately, Porsche’s early days were characterized by talented engineers who weren’t afraid to step out of their own shadows, and as...
Listed for sale on Bring a Trailer, this 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic is a limited-production tribute to the marque’s heritage, combining the performance architecture of the 992-generation 911 Turbo with a purist rear-wheel-drive layout and an exclusive seven-speed manual transmission. Only 1,250 examples were produced worldwide, and this car...
This brutally honest review examines a 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet, focusing on character and driving feel rather than raw statistics. The 997.1 Turbo pairs a twin-turbo Mezger flat-six with a 5-speed Tiptronic automatic, producing about 500 horsepower and a claimed 0–60 mph time of 3.8 seconds. The Tiptronic gearbox...
Listed for sale on Bring a Trailer, this 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster represents the exhilarating finale of the 991 generation, combining the open-air character of a traditional Speedster with the mechanical sophistication of the GT3. Limited to 1,948 examples, the model was engineered as a focused driver’s car, pairing a...
Listed for sale on Collecting Cars, this Porsche 911 SC is a highly individualized air-cooled build transformed into the RWB ‘Porco Rosso,’ featuring the distinctive Café Racer wide-body conversion personally installed by renowned RWB founder Akira Nakai. The transformation was completed in November 2023 and represents an especially rare specification,...
This Chasing Curves video highlights the raw, engaging experience of driving a Porsche 911 964 Turbo. Released in the early 1990s, it continued the legacy of the original 911 Turbo with a single 3.3-liter turbocharged flat-six, blending elegance with aggressive performance. As one of the last true analog, air-cooled Porsches...
This video features the owner of a Porsche 993 GT2 Evo discussing the experience of racing one of Porsche’s most extreme air-cooled competition cars. Originally built for GT racing and later prepared by a private team, the car has been campaigned successfully in historic racing, winning multiple championships and class...
“Even greater performance and a Flachbau look, combined with a rear wing à la 911 GT3 R rennsport, please.” That was the brief from a Porsche enthusiast who commissioned the Sonderwunsch department to transform his like-new 911 GT2 RS into a factory one-off. Working with Manthey, Porsche created a road-legal...
A rare Works-spec Porsche 996 GT3 RSR takes to the track at the Red Bull Ring. Developed from the early 996 GT racers that first won their class at Le Mans in 1999, this final 2004 RSR evolution features a 3.8-liter flat-six producing nearly 500 horsepower, a sequential gearbox with...
The Porsche 919 Hybrid retired at the end of the 2017 season with a record that requires very little explanation: three consecutive overall victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, six world championship titles collected across three campaigns and a reputation as the most complex racing car the company...
This Supercar Driver review focuses on the 997.1 GT3 RS powered by the 3.6-liter Mezger flat-six, celebrating its raw, motorsport-derived character. Producing about 409 hp and revving to 8,400 rpm, the engine is the centerpiece, delivering linear power and an intense sound that defines the driving experience. Beyond the engine,...
In 2027, the Nürburgring marks its 100th anniversary, and Porsche is celebrating its decades-long relationship with the circuit with the 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring. Limited to 100 cars for Germany, the special edition blends Porsche’s motorsport history, Nordschleife-inspired design and the circuit’s long-standing role in developing production cars. The...
This video highlights a rare 1991 Porsche 964 Carrera 4 Lightweight, one of just 22 built by Porsche’s customer racing department. Developed as a lightweight, four-wheel-drive race car, it was a personal project of Jürgen Barth, inspired by demand from American customers for a lighter competition version of the Carrera...
Listed for sale on Bring a Trailer, this 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS represents the ultimate evolution of the type 991 platform and one of the most formidable road-going 911s of its era. When introduced in 2017, the GT2 RS became the most powerful production 911 ever built at the...
Responding to strong customer demand, Porsche is bringing the six-speed manual transmission back to the 911 Carrera S in North America. The move expands the 992.2-generation Carrera S lineup, which initially launched exclusively with an eight-speed PDK transmission, with the new 911 Carrera S with MT Package. Available exclusively in...
The Porsche 964-generation 911 Turbo occupies a special place in the model’s history as one of the last iterations to retain a direct connection to the original 911 formula introduced three decades earlier. While Porsche preserved the car’s unmistakable silhouette, subtle exterior revisions—including redesigned bumpers and taillights—were accompanied by substantial...
The Audrain Museum Network reviews the Porsche 911 RS America, a lightweight, performance-focused version of the 964 Carrera 2 built specifically for the U.S. market. Inspired by earlier RS models that were never officially sold in America, Porsche produced about 700 RS America examples with reduced weight and simplified equipment....
Now listed on Bring a Trailer, this 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 represents one of the most important homologation specials in Porsche history. Developed from the 2.4-liter 911S, the Carrera 2.7 RS was engineered primarily to satisfy FIA requirements for competition, with “RS” standing for Renn Sport, or motorsport....
Now Listed on Bring a Trailer, this 2016 Porsche 911 R represents one of the most focused and collectible interpretations of the 991-generation 911. Introduced in 2016 as a limited-production model, the 911 R was Porsche’s answer to enthusiasts who resisted the growing adoption of turbocharging and dual-clutch transmissions. Rather...
Now listed on Collecting Cars, this Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Evo is an exceptionally rare factory-built competition car and represents the final development of Porsche’s 991-generation GT2 RS Clubsport. Designed exclusively for closed-circuit competition, the Evo incorporates factory-engineered aerodynamic and chassis improvements intended to deliver more consistent performance across...
This Supercar Driver video showcases a road-legal version of the Porsche 993 Cup, a factory-built race car originally designed for Porsche’s one-make racing series. Unlike a standard 911, the Cup car features a fully stripped interior, a welded roll cage, racing harnesses, and minimal equipment, emphasizing performance over comfort. Power comes...
Widely regarded as one of the greatest driver-focused 911s ever built, this 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS is now available on Bring a Trailer. Developed as the ultimate evolution of the 997-generation GT2, the GT2 RS debuted in 2010 as the most powerful production 911 Porsche had ever created. By...
In 1951, Porsche cemented its future when the lightweight 356 SL made its international motorsport debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Personally dispatched from Zuffenhausen by Ferry Porsche, the all-aluminum “aluminum can” not only finished the race but won its class, establishing Porsche as a force in endurance...
The evolution of Porsche’s most sporting open 356 models took an unexpected turn in early 1961. Production demands had long dictated where the company’s cabriolet variants were built, shaping not only their construction but also their identity. Just as capacity constraints at Reutter had prompted Porsche to move Speedster production...
This Supercar Driver video features a road drive of the Porsche 993 Turbo S through the scenic roads of North Wales, highlighting the final and most powerful air-cooled 911 Turbo. With 450 horsepower from a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-six, the Turbo S could reach 60 mph in around 3.7 seconds, performance...
As production of the Type 964 neared its end, Porsche introduced one of the most distinctive and exclusive air-cooled 911s. Built in 1993 and 1994 by Porsche’s Exclusive Department from the final allocation of 964 Turbo chassis, the 911 Turbo 3.6 S Flachbau, or Flatnose, represented the ultimate evolution of...
Misha Charoudin drives the Porsche 991.1 Turbo S flat out on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, showcasing the immense performance of Porsche’s all-wheel-drive supercar. The seventh-generation 991-series Porsche 911 combined decades of Porsche engineering into a lighter, more capable design. Revealed at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, it rode on an entirely...
Now offered on Bring a Trailer, this 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 represents one of Singer Vehicle Design’s highly regarded Classic Turbo commissions. Founded in Los Angeles in 2009 by former Catherine Wheel frontman Rob Dickinson, Singer has earned an international reputation for transforming 964-generation Porsche 911s through meticulous engineering,...
This review covers the Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet (992.2), highlighting its extreme performance and everyday usability. Despite a price approaching $600,000 before options, it comes well equipped with standard features like carbon-ceramic brakes, adaptive chassis systems, active aerodynamics, and a high-end interior. Buyers can further customize the car with...
The 991-generation Porsche 911 GT2 RS marked the ultimate evolution of the rear-wheel-drive 911 and, when introduced, stood as the most powerful production 911 Porsche had ever built. Unveiled at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the GT2 RS paired a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six with formidable performance, producing 700 horsepower...
ISSIMI Official reviews the 997.1 GT2, exploring its evolution from earlier turbocharged 911s like the 930 Turbo and examining whether it truly deserves the “Widowmaker” reputation. Built around the motorsport-derived Mezger engine, the GT2 combines GT3-style suspension with a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-six producing about 523 hp and 500 lb-ft of...
Widely celebrated as one of the most iconic air-cooled Porsche models ever produced, the 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 remains a benchmark in the evolution of high-performance sports cars. The example currently listed on Bring a Trailer is particularly significant, as it belongs to the highly sought-after Lightweight M471...
Among the most consequential competition cars in Porsche history, the Type 907 marked the point at which the Stuttgart marque began its transformation from perennial class winner to outright endurance racing powerhouse. Developed under Ferdinand Piëch’s ambitious prototype program, the 907 bridged the gap between Porsche’s earlier lightweight racers and...
Mat Watson from carwow reviews the facelifted Porsche 992.2 Carrera GTS, highlighting its first-ever hybrid technology and design updates. The exterior now features integrated indicators, active front fins, redesigned bumpers, new wheel sizes, and a central rear exhaust. Inside, the analog rev counter is replaced by a fully digital driver...
AutoTopNL reviews the limited-edition 997.2-based Porsche 911 Sport Classic on wet mountain roads and the Autobahn. Only 250 customer cars were built, plus a handful of factory examples, making it one of the rarest modern 911s. This car features the X51 Powerkit, raising output from 385 to 408 hp and...
Regarded as the ultimate road-focused evolution of the 911, the Porsche GT2 RS has represented the pinnacle of the marque’s rear-wheel-drive performance engineering since the nameplate returned in 2011. Introduced for the 2018 model year on the 991 generation, the GT2 RS established itself as the most powerful production 911...
Like anything in life, success depended on preparation. Planning has never been my strong suit, but this time there was no room for shortcuts. The contenders list was scrutinized repeatedly. Hours were spent on video calls, studying Google Maps and, in a moment of reluctant necessity, trawling motorcycle forums to...
This 1974 Porsche 911 coupe was initially modified by noted Porsche collector Magnus Walker in the 2000s, including the addition of bolt-on fender flares, RS-style bumpers, 911R-style taillights, and an IROC-style spoiler. After being sold in 2008, the car spent time in France before being brought to the Netherlands, where...
This Belgian-Motorsport video showcases the legendary 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 in action at Circuit Zolder and Spa-Francorchamps. The Carrera RSR 3.0 is one of the rarest and most celebrated Porsche 911s, renowned as one of the most successful Group 4 racing cars ever. Today, Carrera RSR models are...
Porsche marked the 25th anniversary of Manthey-Racing with one of its most exclusive customer race cars ever created: the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25. Limited to just 30 examples worldwide, the track-only special edition was jointly engineered by Porsche Motorsport and Manthey-Racing as a celebration of the championship-winning team’s legacy...
The 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 represents the ultimate evolution of the legendary Mezger-powered 911, serving as the final production tribute to the race-bred engine architecture that traces its roots to the 1996 Porsche GT1 Le Mans program. Developed under Andreas Preuninger’s GT division, the model received the largest...
If you are in the market for a used Porsche that balances good value for money and that is modern, affordable and fun enough, the Boxster is hard to beat. In fact, a used Porsche Boxster might be the best value in the brand’s entire back catalog.  Some early Boxsters...
Singer Group, Inc. has built its reputation on what it calls a “Relentless Pursuit of Excellence,” transforming Porsche 911s into highly individualized interpretations commissioned by some of the world’s most discerning collectors. Based on the 964-generation Porsche 911 produced from 1989 to 1994, each car is restored and reimagined according...
At the 2014 STW Kuno Porsche Motorsport International Media Day, 19Bozzy92 on YouTube captured a 1993 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera 3.8 RSR from the Stadler Motorsport team on track, showcasing its accelerations and flybys. The 964 Carrera RSR combined the slightly tamer RS 3.8 engine with full GT racing engineering,...
It could be argued that in the year 2007, the world changed. First up, the original Apple iPhone was released, marking the start of the modern smartphone era. Another major milestone, or perhaps it was a bombshell, was the publication of the book Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the...
Offered for sale on Bring a Trailer with only 1,900 miles, this 2016 Porsche 911 R is number 715 of the 991 examples produced during the model’s single-year production run. Conceived as a modern interpretation of the legendary 1967 911 R homologation special, the limited-production model combined the driving purity...
A Swiss customer has taken delivery of one of the most extensively customized electric Porsches ever created through the marque’s Sonderwunsch personalization program, transforming the Taycan Turbo GT into a one-off expression of craftsmanship and individuality. Already the owner of three all-electric sports sedans from Zuffenhausen, the customer immediately set...
The Supercar Driver video showcases the 2011 Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0, highlighting its Mezger flat-six engine and pure motorsport DNA. With a 4.0-liter displacement, titanium crankshaft, and conrods from the RSR, the engine revs to 8,500 rpm, producing 50 hp more than the 3.8 RS and offering linear, high-rev...
Ben Collins takes the rare Porsche 997 GT2 RS, nicknamed the “Widowmaker,” through the Swiss Alps, showcasing its brutal performance and analog driving experience. This 600-hp, turbocharged rear-wheel-drive 911 hits 0–60 mph in 3.5 seconds and exceeds 200 mph, emphasizing aggressive handling on twisty roads rather than outright top speed....
Now offered for sale on Bring a Trailer, this 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS represents the pinnacle of the 991-generation 911 lineup. Introduced at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the GT2 RS redefined Porsche’s performance benchmarks, becoming the most powerful production 911 ever built at the time. Its rear-mounted...
Since its founding in 1948, Porsche has produced an array of homologation specials—road-legal vehicles engineered to satisfy international motorsport regulations. Among the most significant is the Carrera GT, a supercar born from an abandoned Le Mans prototype program. Development began in 1999 as the intended successor to the 1998 Le...
Half a century ago… Porsche engineers embraced the idea of balance more than 50 years ago while developing a new sports car layout at the Weissach Development Centre. Their transaxle design—placing the engine up front and the transmission at the rear—created near-perfect weight distribution. The concept debuted in the Porsche...
Individualization as an expression of heritage and character: With three market editions created for Kuwait, Japan and the UK, Porsche is showcasing the scope of its personalization program beyond the standard production line. Each model blends regional inspiration with the craftsmanship of Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur. Porsche 911 Turbo S Sadu...
Porsche Club of America reviews the rare Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America Edition, a limited-run version of the GTS that combines enhanced performance with exclusive styling. Inspired by the classic 356 America Roadster, it features Azure Blue paint, white RS Spyder-style wheels with red pinstripes, and Guards Red and...
The Porsche 911 GT3 (992.2) continues to define the benchmark for road-legal track cars, and the latest 992.2 iteration is its most accomplished evolution yet. Refined for the 2025 model year, Porsche has introduced a series of carefully considered aerodynamic, suspension, and chassis enhancements that further sharpen the GT3’s already...
In this Top Gear segment, Matt LeBlanc tests the Porsche 911 R on the test track, celebrating its focus on pure driving involvement. The 911 R combines a 500-hp naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six with rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual gearbox, emphasizing driver engagement over outright speed. LeBlanc praises the car’s...
Currently offered through RM Sotheby’s Private Sales, the one-of-a-kind Berlin Commission presents a rare opportunity to acquire a meticulously crafted Singer Vehicle Design Classic 911 directly from its original commissioning owner, internationally acclaimed visual artist Yoram Roth. This exceptional rear-wheel-drive restoration features Singer’s coveted EU-compliant 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six paired...
The Porsche 910, also known as the Carrera 10, was introduced in late 1966 as the successor to the legendary Porsche 906 Carrera 6. Developed exclusively for factory racing, it represented a significant evolution in Porsche’s sports prototype program. While the 906 had been homologated for both customer and limited...
The 2016 Porsche 911 R is one of the most significant modern 911s ever produced, embodying Porsche’s commitment to driving purity at a time when performance technology was rapidly becoming more digital. Now offered through RM Sotheby’s, this exceptionally preserved example presents collectors with an opportunity to acquire one of...