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Is The Cayman GT4 RS Better Than the Current 911 GT3?
Is The New Cayman GT4 RS Better Than the Current 911 GT3? The Porsche Cayman GT4 RS is the one we’ve been waiting for. No more less-special engines. No more hamstrung long gears. With the *actual* 4-liter engine from the GT3, a gearbox featuring strengthened hardware and shorter gear ratios,...
The GT2 RS's reputation as the most powerful street-legal car is as monstrous as this comprehensive guide. Suffice to say, this supercar has been built with the best Porsche has to offer. It's not bragging, it's just facts. There is no doubt that the new GT2 RS is the pinnacle of the 911 in terms of performance. It is simply the fastest 911 in history, and that’s a fact. It is the quickest production car to lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife. It is the most powerful 911 ever made.
​Porsche 956-009 Works (1984) Sometimes, a car’s history is so good that it is never lost track of. Such a vehicle’s every move is recorded, documented, and laid out for the world to see. It is never crashed, it has only a small number of owners, and its provenance is...
While I admit the title is misleading, American company Sacrilege Motors does have the answer to the question; “Both.” That’s because they have literally taken the best attributes of both machines and combined them into a triple-black, road-going missile nicknamed “Black Bird.” Time to buckle up… Background Sacrilege Motors, founded...
Still affordable, still respected The Porsche 987.1 Cayman, introduced in 2006, was born out of a desire to offer a mid-engine sports car that complemented the iconic Porsche 911. Positioned below the 911, the Cayman offered enthusiasts a more affordable option while maintaining the brand’s renowned performance and driving experience....
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 the benefactor...
FIA regulation changes after the 1972 season ended the Porsche 917’s dominance in World Sportscar Championship racing, prompting Porsche to focus on the 2.4L 911S as the foundation for their racing efforts. It evolved into the Carrera 2.7 RS, where “RS” stood for Renn Sport, meaning motorsport. Engineers reduced weight...
Harry’s Garage Reviews A Porsche 911 993 ‘GT2’ Evo Starting life in 1995 as a regular 993 turbo, this car underwent a transformation in a German workshop around 4 years ago into the ‘GT2 evo’ reviewed here. Still 4WD but now sporting a GT2 Evo look and around 500bhp, it’s...
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...
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...
The Porsche 997 GT2 RS is a beast, a machine built to push limits. With a top speed of 209 MPH, it boasts a powerful 620 HP from its twin-turbocharged 3.6L engine, mirroring the Porsche GT1 prototype Le Mans-winning race car. Designed to reaffirm Porsche’s technological superiority, it aimed to...
First unveiled as the Gruppe B Concept at the 1983 Frankfurt Auto Show and entering production in 1985, the 959 redefined the limits of performance and technology, earning its place alongside icons such as the Ferrari F40 and Lamborghini Countach. One of only 292 examples built, this 1988 Porsche 959...
Few race cars have left as lasting an impact as the 1966 Porsche 906, also known as the Carrera 6. Built as Porsche’s answer to the competitive world of endurance racing, the 906 combined lightweight engineering, aerodynamic efficiency, and pure performance, making it a dominant force on the track. Today,...
After claiming two Le Mans victories with the iconic 917 Kurzheck, Porsche’s Weissach engineers converted it into a Group 7 contender by 1973, boasting over 1000 bhp. The result was the L&M Porsche+Audi 917/10, driven by George Follmer and backed by Penske, which triumphed in the 1972 Can-Am Championship, outshining...
Porsche will unveil the new 911 RSR racing car at the Los Angeles Auto Show (November 18-27). The eagerly awaited and much speculated about 2017 racer will put to rest all the theories circulating on the new RSR. Absolute secrecy has prevailed as to the car’s layout and engine, but...
2019 Porsche 911 Speedster
The 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster inherits Stuttgart’s latest advancements while paying homage to the original Porsche 356 Speedster. This design combines elements from the 4S Cabriolet body, carbon fiber components from the 911 R, and front and rear bumpers from the GT3 Touring, creating a unique 911 silhouette. Notably, the...
It’s no secret that when you make the same type of car for decades, you obviously learn many little tricks and tweaks to make your car better, and better, and better. Porsche has been doing this with the 911 since 1963. The Type 993 911, however, was the last of...
In 2015, Porsche's executive board ordered Weissach engineers to design and build the lightest sports car possible based on the 981. It was to be more minimalistic than the 981 Spyder. Some of the inspiration came from the 1968 Porsche 909 Bergspyder. This is one sexy one-seater and roofless extreme machine. It received the 3.8-liter Cayman GT4 engine, which was tuned to produce 387hp (up 7hp). Expected Nürburgring time of around 7:30 minutes.
Top Tier Penske Porsche Penske Motorsport has set its sights on overall victory at the upcoming 24 Hours of Daytona. At the opening round of the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the works team competes with two Porsche 963 and a top driver line-up. The hybrid prototype from Weissach heads...
The Porsche 914, once known as Porsche’s humble entry-level model, was an affordable, slow, and often overlooked car from the 1970s. But somehow the folks at Fifteen Eleven Design, a UK-based company, has transformed this classic into something extraordinary. This reimagined 914 now houses a 3.8-liter flat-six engine from the...
If you're not one for celebrating special models that don't improve performance, this 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America will be right up your alley. Porsche has gone beyond just slapping on some new paint, unique trim, and special wheels. There is some performance to go along with the history behind the America name-plated Porsche, besides the incredibly long name.
Porsche 928 VIN
Porsche 928 VIN Range Our reader already know we have an in-depth VIN decoder for Porsche models, so this post is all about knowing what the VIN range for each model year of Porsche 928. Some important notes for the Porsche 928 VIN researchers out there are noted below. Firstly,...
Not much is known about the Strosek 928 S4 Gullwing. All Strosek models were designed with body styling and aerodynamics in mind. As you can see from the images it is clearly the case for this 928.
2023 Porsche 911 Dakar
Live on Bring A Trailer is a delivery mileage example of Porsche’s first publicly available rally car, the 911 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. This remarkable model is derived from...
The first race of the season, the 2018 6 Hours of Spa, is almost upon us. Thursday saw Free Practice 1 and 2 (FP1 and FP2) and while these sessions traditionally don’t tell you anything, it was nevertheless interesting to see the cars out for the first time in the season....
Paul Stephens’ latest Autoart customer only gave him one directive, “Take a 993 and make a 25 per cent improvement in every area”. After five long years – including the pandemic – as well as several thousands of miles of road and track development, famed UK-based Porsche specialist finally unveils...
The 2025 Porsche Macan Electric (Base) is the entry-level model in Porsche's all-electric Macan lineup. It features a single rear-mounted electric motor producing 335 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque, enabling acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds. Equipped with a 100-kWh battery pack, it offers an EPA-estimated range of 315 miles. The Macan Electric supports fast charging up to 270 kW, allowing the battery to charge from 10% to 80% in approximately 21 minutes
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...
Initially shown as a concept at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the 918 Spyder combined classic Porsche qualities with bleeding-edge technical capability; it featured an innovative hybrid drivetrain that promised to impart otherworldly performance with low fuel consumption and long electric range. Met with an ecstatic reception from the motoring...
The latest Porsche 911 Sport Classic is a celebration of Porsche’s sports car heritage. The 911 Sport Classic shares wide bodywork with the 992 Turbo with distinctive design cues that include a ducktail spoiler inspired by the Carrera RS 2.7, Fuchs-style wheels, a carbon fiber “double-bubble” roof, gold badging, and...
Engine based on modified 3.6 litre 964 unit. Speedline wheels with big red brake calipers. Lessons learned in the Carrera Cup series proved the reliability of the new 3.6-litre engine. An additional three millimetres on the bore and two millimetres on the stroke, resulted in an increase in capacity of 300 cc. Combined with the turbo optimised cylinders, pistons and crank train, and an increase in the compression ratio from 7.0 to 7.5:1, this helped to boost power to 360 bhp. Torque was increased significantly to 520 Nm at 4200 rpm, up from 450 Nm at 4500 rpm in the earlier car.
The rear-wheel-drive base variant produces 429 hp and can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. It serves as the most accessible entry into the lineup. The Black Editions lean heavily into a darker, more purposeful aesthetic inside and out with standard with Porsche’s SportDesign exterior package and other options.
As Porsche’s high-performance 911 designed for both the track and the road, the GT3 stands as the brand’s most powerful naturally aspirated model. The Porsche 992 GT3 offers an intensely engaging driving experience, thanks to its unique chassis tuning and razor-sharp responsiveness to driver inputs. At its heart is Porsche’s...
How the RS differs from lesser 911s The 1973 Porsche Carrera RS is instantly recognizable thanks to its distinctive “Carrera” scripts and ducktail. It’s also one of the most valuable 911 road cars that exists, even if it looks more than a bit like every other 911 of the era....
Porsche Penske Motorsport’s two Porsche 963 racers have achieved yet another one-two result, this time at the Laguna Seca Raceway. Factory drivers Matt Campbell from Australia and Mathieu Jaminet from France celebrated their first win of the season at round four of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Championship leaders Felipe...
CarWow Reviews the 718 Cayman GT4 This is the Porsche Cayman GT4, and Mat’s on hand to run you through all the upgrades compared to the standard Cayman! For starters, it’s easy to spot the GT4 when it’s compared to the regular car. From the huge rear wing and diffuser at...
Porsche expanded its mid-engine range with the new two-seater Porsche 718 Boxster GTS and Porsche 718 Cayman GTS. The vehicles' power has now been increased to 269 kw (365 hp) thanks to a newly developed intake duct and an optimised turbocharger for the 2.5-litre, four-cylinder boxer engine. With these improvements, the engine delivers 11 kW (15 hp) more power than the 718 S model and up to 26 kW (35 hp) more power than its GTS predecessor models with naturally aspirated engines. The new mid-engine sports cars are available with manual six-speed transmission or optional PDK
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...
For the 997.2 generation, power from the 3.6-liter Carrera engine was increased to 345 hp while the Carrera S saw 385 horsepower from its 3.8-liter flat-six. Power was sent to the rear wheels via a standard manual box but for the first time, the 997.2 saw the introduction of the dual-clutch PDK as an option. The chassis remains largely unchanged, with slightly modified springs and dampers. The sports suspension is replaced with a variable, electronically controlled sports suspension based on the active PASM suspension. The sweet spot in the used car market at the moment.
(from L-R): 1982 Porsche 956 C and 2017 Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo Just before the Nürburgring 24-hour race will be green flagged on May 12, Porsche will present a dream team at the Nürburgring Nordschleife for the benefit of the expected 200,000 spectators. There, Timo Bernhard and Hans-Joachim Stuck will...
Marking six decades of the Porsche 911, the 992-generation Porsche 911 S/T was designed with one goal in mind—pure driving enjoyment. It pairs the high-revving 4.0-liter flat-six from the GT3 RS with a six-speed manual gearbox and lightweight construction for an engaging experience. Built on the foundation of the 911...
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (991.2)
Porsche really has hit its brief with the turbocharged Carrera GTS Cabriolet. It is hugely capable on the road, easy to live with on a daily basis, and come the weekend, it’s massively fast on track. For the money, and for drivers who really want just a little more 911, but without the mind-bending speed of a Turbo or uncompromising nature of a GT3, then this is the car for you. It also looks unique and has enough of its own style that it it feels special both on the outside and inside.
It is not clear if the Cayenne Cabriolet was ever intended for production, but considering how much work was put into the concept car, the project was taken seriously. The car has the nose and brakes from the Cayenne Turbo, but this concept car might have a normally aspirated engine, if at all. Porsche has not unveiled any technical information.