Despite being made for the small engine displacement classes, Porsche nearly won the 1960 Manufacturers Championship with the RS 60. These purposeful racers featured 1.5, 1.6 or 1.7 liter engines in a low and lightweight chassis. They always won the 1.6 liter class, but typically raced in and among the...
To celebrate Porsche’s 70th anniversary in September 2018, the iconic 935 name was revived with a limited-edition track car. Based on the 991.2 911 GT2 RS Clubsport, this new 935 was produced in only 77 units and was designed without road regulations in mind, allowing for an exceptional lightweight carbon...
Porsche Cayenne S Coupe
The 434-hp Cayenne S goes from 0 - 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds, same as the SUV. In fact, the Coupe and SUV share everything from engines to suspension components to interior trimmings and onboard tech, with only a sloping roofline setting them apart. Our advice. If you want less practicality with a cool fastback roofline, the Porsche Cayenne S coupe is a more stylish version of the Cayenne S. A great all rounder.
Innovation with Porsche roots Within a few days, the world will see what Porsche’s future vision is for the second generation of the Macan EV. The new Macan is the first model Porsche is electrifying from an existing, established product identity. Paramount to the current management at Porsche is that...
The 993 Carrera 4S, available from 1995 to 1998 as a 1996 model year onward, was a unique addition to the Porsche lineup. It took the powertrain of the 993 Carrera 4 and housed it in the widebody 993 Turbo shell, featuring 18″ alloy wheels. This model was equipped with the same 3.6-liter naturally...
1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS N/GT
In the early 1990s, Porsche focused on showcasing its new 964 Carreras globally in racing. The company developed track-ready versions for both rear- and all-wheel-drive cars. A limited run of 22 “lightweight” all-wheel-drive C4 coupes was produced, and the Carrera 2 served as the foundation for the successful 964 Carrera...
Roger takes the wheel After a dynamic debut ahead of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and displays in Austria and at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the 963 RSP has returned to the U.S., where Roger Penske got behind the wheel of the one-off creation built in his honor,...
Essentially a liaison Boxster version situated between the 718 Boxster GTS and the hardcore 718 Spyder, the Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 offers a mix between the comfort and features found on the regular GTS and a detuned version of the engine found in the Spyder. Alongside its hardtop Cayman...
It is forty years since the introduction of Porsche’s first RS, the mighty Carrera RS 2.7, back in 1973. For Porsche, the letters RS, which stand for Rennsport, inspire images of sporting achievement and excellence earned the hard way through countless racing victories. At the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1993,...
Porsche’s latest evolution of the 911, the 992.2 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid, has proven its performance credentials with an impressive lap time of 7:18.78 around the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Piloted by sport auto test driver Christian Gebhardt, the hybrid-assisted GTS demonstrated its capabilities on the 20.6-kilometer circuit. This lap time places the...
The RUF Rturbo, based on the Porsche 996 Turbo, is available in configurations producing 520, 550, or 590 bhp, with the top-tier version delivering an impressive 830 Nm of torque. This remarkable performance is achieved through a combination of enhancements, including upgraded turbochargers, a meticulously engineered exhaust system, and re-mapped...
We have partnered with Sports Car Digest to republish some of their Porsche-centric mcontent on Stuttcars for our members to enjoy. This piece was originally published on May 11, 2021 on Sports Car Digest. In many circles, the term airhead applies to someone who is silly or lacking in intelligence....
Every now and then a truly good book comes along, one that is not only excellent in its content, but is also significant due to the rarity of the subject it covers. Roy Smith’s book on the Porsche 924 Carrera is one of those books because it covers a worthy,...
The Porsche 928 was the company’s first production car with a V-8 engine and the only coupe powered by a front-mounted V-8 as of today. Developed in the 1970s as a replacement of the 911, the 928 was eventually sold alongside the rear-engine sports car. Production lasted from 1977 until 1995. What people saw was a sleek if rather heavy-looking 2 + 2 hatchback coupe unlike anything else on the road -- a sort of German Corvette.
Celebrating six decades of the Porsche 911 Targa, Porsche Post editor Adam Towler from Porsche Club GB on YouTube takes the wheel of every generation, driving them back-to-back—from the simple and charming “soft-window” Targa of the 1960s to the high-tech 992 with its fully retractable roof. At this year’s Goodwood...
For Sale: 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 In Carrera White
The first-gen 997 GT3 RS gave us an excellent car that has very little flaws, but its second-generation is what really set a benchmark when it comes to performance in its class and it’s no surprise that these cars were highly-coveted by many petrol heads from all around the world!...
Shortly before its launch, the new Panamera top model has made its mark on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. With Porsche test driver Lars Kern behind the wheel, a pre-series variant of the high-performance touring saloon completed the legendary course 5.64 seconds faster than the comparable model of the previous generation. Lars’...
For the 2015 facelift, the Cayenne GTS was improved in every way, offering better performances and lower fuel consumption. But unlike the rest of the range, it offered a sportier look. That side was reserved for the GTS, which took its badge from the 1963 Porsche 904 GTS. It was the first Porsche to revive that acronym.
While not exactly the first person you’d call a car guy, Bill Gates has owned some pretty impressive cars in his time. One of his prized vehicles is the Porsche 959 he bought in the mid 80’s, before they became illegal to import, which he sometimes uses as his daily...
In 2011, Porsche China released a special limited edition model to celebrate an active decade in the Chinese market. The Porsche 10 Year Anniversary Edition is yet another 911 of only ten copies, each with a stylish plaque with the chassis number. The Porsche has a Gold Bronze Metallic paint, combined with matte black carbon components such as the hood, rear wing, tailgate and side mirrors. Underneath, you will spot a 911 Turbo S. The interior is a combination of black with gold stitching leather, alcantara and carbon.
After participating in the 1971 Monte Carlo Rally, where the crew of Ake Andersson/Bo Thorszelius (pictured right, registration plate SY 7715) retired due to gearbox failure, and training in April of the same year for the Targa Florio Rally, chassis No. 914.143.0140 (engine 6408007) was, on the personal initiative of...
First Supercup Win Robert de Haan wrapped up one of the shortest races in the history of the Porsche Supercup with first place in Monaco. The Dutch driver from the BWT Lechner Racing team crossed the finish line after just four laps, taking first place ahead of Porsche Junior Theo...
The Porsche 997 GT2 RS is best described as extreme. 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 reclaim Porsche’s engineering dominance, it aimed to surpass the Nürburgring lap...
1st Generation Porsche Panamera (970.2) Story & History Panamera (2014 – 2016) Official photos: 2016 June 28 / Premiere: for press on 2016 June 28 in Berlin / Market launch: 2016 November 5 The body The interior design was top class already in the original Panamera (970) and it was...
This is one practical family car with very green credentials and incredible performance. The Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid was the first all-wheel-drive Panamera hybrid and in Sport Turismo body style it is more practical and dare we say it looks better too. Just like the coupé-style Porsche Panamera sports saloon, the Sport Turismo is characterized by its very dynamic proportions, which also allow it to feature three full rear seats.