1979 Porsche 935 chassis #009 0004 – Willow Springs International Raceway © Robert Graham Junior The phone rang, it was my old friend Carlos de Quesada. “I’ve just bought a 935 to restore,” he told me. “Great,” I replied, “which one?” “#009 0004,” announced Carlos. Chassis #009 0004? I had...
1900 Lohner-Porsche Hybrid With its future-oriented electric motors in the wheel hubs, the Lohner-Porsche was acknowledged as the absolute sensation at the Paris World Fair in 1900. On loan from the Technical Museum in Vienna, Austria, this outstanding achievement in technology protected today as a universal monument will be seen...
Marc Philipp Gemballa has created a new supercar segment with the Marsien, delivering the ultimate driving experience for on- and off-road use. The series production of the limited-edition Marsien by Marc Philipp Gemballa GmbH (not associated in any form with Gemballa GmbH) is running at full speed. The supercar, limited...
Singer Vehicle Design – Indy Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Indy Commission, a Singer Porsche built for none other than Dario Franchitti. This left hand drive coupe has the most unique exterior paint color I’ve seen on a Singer thus far. Who would...
The legendary Porsche 956 In the 1980s the 956 with its aluminum monocoque chassis, ground effect, and air-cooled 2.6 liter turbocharged engine paved the way for Porsche to achieve new racing records. The highlight was in 1983 when the Porsche 956 took the first 8 places at the 24 hours...
This 2019 Porsche 935, listed on Bring a Trailer, is one of only 77 units produced as a tribute to the legendary 935 race car. Built exclusively for the track and not homologated for road use, it was introduced in 2018 during the Rennsport Reunion VI at Laguna Seca to...
Epic Porsche 917 On-Track Shakedown Hosted by Porsche Cars North America, Rennsport Reunion V once again brings together an extraordinary gathering of significant Porsche vintage and current racecars, as well as the motorsports figures who have designed, engineered, and driven them to victory in the world’s most famous sports car...
2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS
Porsche introduced the 997 GT2 RS in the United States in October 2010 with an initial price of $245,000 MSRP. Today, one of the 500 produced models is up for auction at Bring A Trailer, with the current highest bid standing at $511,000 as of this writing. This not only...
Tailored for sporting responsiveness and athletic style, Porsche is expanding the choice of its two-seat mid-engined sports cars with the introduction of the 718 Cayman GTS. In true Porsche GTS spirit, the output of the 2.5-litre, four-cylinder flat ‘boxer’ engine has been increased to 365bhp courtesy of a new intake...
Slantnosed and based on that of the 935 racecars, with pop-up headlamps. The front spoiler was made deeper in order to accommodate the extra oil cooler, while intakes in the rear wings fed air to the brakes. The larger turbocharger and four-outlet exhaust gave 30bhp of extra power. Porsche began their “special order program” offering a Flachbau option (Slantnose) for the 930 in very limited production. All of this at a cost of nearly 2 times the standard 930S.
Edited by Rex McAfee End of an era: The title of “last great analog supercar” is hotly contested, but the Porsche Carrera GT sits at the top of the list for countless enthusiasts. Advanced in its design and in its use of cutting-edge materials, the Carrera GT nevertheless offers a...
Porsche made its first and most significant changes to the 930 for 1978 model year, enlarging the engine bore by 2 mm (0.08 in) to a total displacement of 3,299 cc (3.3 L; 201.3 cu in) and adding an air-to-air intercooler. The suspension benefitted from new anti-roll bars, firmer shocks and larger diameter rear torsion bars. While the increase in displacement increased power output and torque, it also increased the weight of the vehicle, which contributed to a substantial change in the handling and character of the car compared to the Earlier 3.0-Litre Models.
Founded by Miklós Kázmér in Budapest, Hungary, KAMM focuses solely on the 912 sports cars produced between 1965-1969. Renowned for being the lightest of all the road-going 911/912s, but with a better balance than a typical 911, the 912 may not be an obvious choice for a resto-mod, but its...
The GT3 RSR, based on the Type 997, featured the latest version of the classic flat-six engine. In 2009, it underwent subtle revisions, adding more hood vents and optimizing air flow through the fascia and hood. Despite air-restriction rules limiting the updated M97/81 engine to 455 brake horsepower, the enlarged...
Porsche 908 Turbo
Porsche decided to end its 20-year history of factory sports car racing and sold the 908/03 cars to customers. In 1975, some 908s were fitted with turbocharged engines, similar to those used in the Porsche 934 GT car. Several customer-908s were upgraded with 936-style bodywork. The Porsche 908/80 Turbo of Joest and Jacky Ickx which finished 2nd in the 1980 24 Hours of Le Mans turned out later to have a real Porsche 936 chassis, though.
Porsche is one of the most accomplished automakers in history, dominating sports car and prototype racing while producing some of the most celebrated road cars. Though the brand seldom entered the supercar arena, each effort set new engineering standards. The 1970s saw the introduction of the 911 Carrera RS, a...
In 1993, Porsche introduced the Type 993, widely regarded as the most user-friendly and elegantly designed 911. Over the years, the 911 had accumulated numerous aerodynamic and safety enhancements, which had somewhat compromised its original design purity. The Type 993 marked a return to the 911’s foundational principles, presenting a...
#1, Porsche Team, Porsche 919 Hybrid,
#1 Porsche 919 Hybrid driven by Neel Jani, Andre Lotterer, Nick Tandy, FIA WEC 2017 6 Hours of Silverstone, 15/04/2017 Porsche made a solid start to their 2017 WEC campaign, when the #2 LMP1 919 Hybrid (Bernhard/Bamber/Hartley) finished second in the top class followed by the #1 car in third...
The lightweight package for the 911 Turbo S costs $10,340. However, it transforms the already formidable stock car into an even more potent performance machine. As the name implies, weight savings is key here. The package comes with fixed carbon-fibre seats, rear-seat delete, lightweight glass and minimal sound-deadening material. The...
Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo concept (2018)
The Mission E Cross Turismo concept is a more outdoorsy activity-wagon version that was first displayed at the 2018 Geneva motor show. This concept was built as a drivable car. Porsche essentially took the Mission E project’s hardware in development, so it serves as a snapshot of where things stood about two years into a five-year program.
Porsche 928 S4 Bonneville Special
When it comes to land speed records speed is measured to the fifth decimal place (hundred thousandths). So when Carl Fausett’s Porsche 928 hit 216.63537 MPH, that was more than enough to capture the title of World’s Fastest Porsche 928 (previously set at 206 MPH). It happend on August 7, 1986 with Al Holbert behind the wheel.
After setting records on the Nürburgring Nordschleife and at Shanghai International Circuit and the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in California, the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package has now also set a lap record for electric cars at Interlagos, São Paulo. This is the fourth time, and on the fourth...
A razor-sharp track tool. A highly agile mid-engine concept with 4.0-litre displacement and a six-cylinder naturally aspirated engine. These are all the things that have been said about the epic 718 GT4 RS.  It is no surprise then that every 718 GT4 RS video review in recent months has been...
Porsche 911 (991) (2004 – 2012) Story & History Type 991 – The 7th Generation Porsche 911 Porsche 911 991.1 Carrera Coupé/Targa/Cabriolet (2015-2018) Official photos: 2011 August 23 / Premiere: 2011 September 15 IAA Frankfurt motor show / Market launch: 2011 December 3 The 2012 model 911, internally (and confusingly)...
Porsche 914 Options Codes
Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 914 Looking to decode your Porsche 914 option codes? Want to know what those codes are in your 914 service manual? Then this is the post for you. We painstakingly researched all the Porsche option and equipment codes for the full 914 model lineup. The Porsche options...
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 911 GT3 (991) Maintenance & Service Schedule The Porsche 911 GT3 (991) represents a new era for Porsche’s track-focused road cars, featuring a high-revving 9,000 RPM flat-six, rear-wheel steering, and cutting-edge aerodynamics. However, to keep this high-performance machine in optimal condition, following a proper maintenance and service schedule is...
2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach
The GT3 RS, positioned at the pinnacle of the Porsche 911 lineup, is a street-legal race car boasting an impressive naturally aspirated boxer engine. The 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS distinguishes itself as one of the rare 911 models lacking a turbocharger, delivering remarkable handling, and exceptional downforce. The optional...
Singer Vehicle Design – Hollywood Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Hollywood Commission. Like other Classic Study cars, the Hollywood was built in Singer’s California location. This car was shared with the public in mid-November 2021. According to Singer founder, this is a special...
2011 Porsche Carrera GTS Review The 2011 Porsche Carrera GTS is the last of the type 997 Porsches before the new type 991 car hits the streets. It has about every go fast goodie that you can currently out on the 911 including 23 more horsepower and the turbo’s wide...
This 1971 Porsche 911S coupe was purchased by comedian Jerry Seinfeld in 2008 and subsequently shipped to RUF in Pfaffenhausen, Germany, where it spent the next three years being refurbished and modified. A twin-plug 3.4L flat-six with individual throttle bodies and electronic fuel injection was installed along with a six-speed...
The Porsche 965 was an engineering mule, used to try and solve the tough problem of how to replace the 930's turbocharged, air-cooled engine to power a new sub-959, range-topping 911. Costs ballooned, the project floundered, and ultimately in its last throes, its engineers got desperate. The flat-six with water-cooled heads was too complex, and too expensive, to work. A water-cooled Audi V8 was tested out back, a last-ditch effort to find a cost-effective, power-dense solution.
2003-2004 Boxster S 3.2 (aka 986 S Mk II)
If you’re reading this article, we have at least one thing in common: We love Porsches. Another thing we may have in common is that we want to get our hands on a Porsche that is not only fun but is also quick, fairly reliable, and affordable. Let’s face it,...
The Speedster badge has long signified something special from Porsche. First seen in 1954, it’s traditionally been applied to some of the brand’s most stylish and racy road cars. The 2019 911 Speedster, based on the 991.2 generation, is perhaps the most serious iteration yet. Limited to just 1,948 units—a...
Porsche is one of the most accomplished automakers in history, having claimed victories in nearly every major sports car and prototype racing event. Its vehicles are revered by enthusiasts worldwide, with many collections featuring an impressive array of Porsche models. Though the brand has seldom ventured into the supercar arena,...
As their first dedicated sports racing car, the 550 RS Spyder was raced to Porsche’s first major victory at the grueling 1956 Targa Florio. This early success marked the arrival of Porsche’s dedicated race car program, one which went on to win more races than any other manufacturer and largely...
Vonnen Performance Offers Glimpse Into What a Production 911 Hybrid Could Look Like Here we are in the year 2019, yet even the thought of a fully-electric 911 feels sacrilege; but a hybrid, on the other hand, is certainly inevitable and likely not that far off. After all, Porsche’s own...
For Sale: 2018 Porsche 991.2 GT3 6-Speed Paint to Sample
This 991.2-generation Porsche 911 GT3 available for auction on PCarMarket possesses a number of desirable features, chief amongst is its paint-to-sample exterior color of nonmetallic green complemented by optional LED headlights in Black and factory 20” GT3 center-lock wheels in an exclusive Satin Black finish. The introduction of the 991.2...