The 718 was a development of the successful Porsche 550A with improvements made to the body work and suspension. The car's full name is 718 RSK, where "RS" stands for RennSport (sports-racing) and the "K" reflects the shape of the car's revised torsion-bar suspension. It had a mid-engined layout and used the 142 horsepower (106 kW) 1.5-litre Type 547/3 quad-cam engine introduced in the 550A. There were several variations, including the RSK Mittellenker.
J.D. Power recently released the 2022 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) which showed the Porsche 911 as the highest-ranked model for trouble-free ownership. The iconic model has been given this distinguished honor for the second year in a row, and for the past four years, this is also the third...
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 two 997 Targa 4 cars are both offered in only all-wheel-drive. Available with either a 3.6 litre flat 6 in the Targa 4, or with a more powerful 3.8 litre flat 6 in the Targa 4S, the new car offers almost all the fun of a convertible without sacrificing the dynamic abilities of a hardtop. The Targa 4S gets to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and tops out at 179 mph thanks to its 3.8 liter flat six pumping out 350 bhp and 295 ft lbs of torque. It has softer spring rates than the coupe, a more generous helping of leather in the cabin, a better tally of standard equipment, more storage space behind the front seats.
The Porsche 718 Story & History Porsche 718 RSK / RS 60 / RS 61 / RS 62 Spyder (1957-1962) Key Accomplishments 250+ class victories and 600+ podium finishes European Hill Climb Champion 1958-1959-1960-1961 SCCA F Modified category champion 1959-1960-1961-1962 SCCA E Modified category champion 1960-1961-1962-1963 Targa Florio winner 1959-1960...
This 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S 3.6 Package is a stunning example of one of the 17 “Package” models produced with standard Turbo bodywork for the North American market. It is a gorgeous example despite showing over 41k miles on the odometer. Designed as an exclusive swan-song offering for the...
Porsche 904 GTS vs Cayman GT4 After completing an engine rebuild on a Porsche 904 Carrera GTS, we took it for a drive to compare it to the Cayman GT4. Both vehicles are low weight and mid-engined. While over 50 years older, the 904 is capable of keeping up with...
1991 Porsche 962 C Alexis Goure ©2023 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
The Porsche 962 (also known as the 962C in its Group C form) was built by Porsche as a replacement for the 956 and designed mainly to comply with these IMSA’s GTP regulations.  The 962 was introduced at the end of 1984, from which it quickly became successful through private...
In Switzerland Ernst and Fritz Beutler made a good living from special bodies on both Volkswagen and Porsche chassis. Ultimately Porsche took a close interest in what the brothers were doing because it had 2+2 ambitions of its own. The Swiss brothers Beutler stepped on the stage of Porsche-car history...
The carwow crew organized a showdown between two German rivals: the Porsche 911 GT3 RS and the BMW M3 CS, featuring their customary drag race, rolling race, and brake test. Both cars are designed for track performance and share similar performance figures but are really not considered as straight-line specialists....
Porsche 911 996 Turbo Values & Market Analysis Buying a Porsche 911 996 turbo? Then this is the video to watch. In this depreciation and buying guide of the Porsche 911 996 Turbo, I will show you how much the values changed in the last year and how much the...
The Cabriolet version of the new Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS is just as potent as its coupe sibling. It combines a 408 hp 3.8-litre flat six engine with intelligent all-wheel drive that delivers a further exhilarating dimension to the dynamics of the iconic rear-engined sports car. The 911 was first offered with four-wheel drive in 1989 and the drivetrain has been a popular option ever since. Now, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS broadens customer choice in 2011, building on the success of the two-wheel drive Carrera GTS that went on sale in December last year. Carrera 4 GTS power unit is the 3.8-litre flat six with power kit.
Porsche 959 Sales Brochure2
Porsche 959 Sales Brochure This is the original 1988 sales brochure for the 959. The 959 was produced in 1988 as a homologation for Rally racing. Tech specs included AWD, 2.6L twin-turbo engine producing 450 hp, and traction setting for dry/wet/snow. 0-60 mph 3.7 secs, top speed 197 mph. Only...
Porsche 962-010 Works
Porsche 962-010 Works It did two races and won neither but, with the exception of 956/001, it’s still probably the most important car in our story. Unlike its two Shell Dunlop sisters, 010 was not a repainted ’87 Rothmans car but a brand-new chassis (number 962/140) built specifically to win...
The 935 tribute car was a non-street-legal collector's car built in a series of 77 cars. It was built from the 911 991.2 GT3 R racing car, fitted with the engine and transmission from the 911 991.2 GT2 RS street car and with the bodykit showing some design details from the 935 cars. The problem: it was not as powerful as the 1978 935 was with even smaller engine and the modern car is much heavier, so the power-to-weight ratio was almost 60% better 40 years earlier.
Words by Glen Smale. Images by Glen Smale & Corporate Archives Porsche AG With the introduction of the Porsche 911 in 1963, there was no high-performance model included in the line-up. It took almost a decade for that to happen, when the 911 Carrera RS was introduced at the Paris...
The Porsche 911 R, unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, was a limited-edition model built for purists. It used the GT3 RS’s 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six, producing 500 horsepower, paired exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox. A lightweight single-mass flywheel and titanium exhaust sharpen response. Carbon fiber panels, a...
At the start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans
Le Mans 24 Hours, 15-16 June 2019: Race start, Saturday Endurance racing should be a test of sustained strength and stamina over a prolonged period of time. It is not a sprint, because that is a test of a race car’s high speed capability over a short distance, such as...
Porsche added the rear wheel drive Carrera 2 variant to the range in 1990. It was developed alongside the 964 Carrera 4, Porsche waited a year to release the Carrera 2 as a 1990 model year car. Like the Carrera 4, the Carrera 2 was available as a coupé, Targa or Cabriolet. Think of the cabriolet as a C2 coupe but with a fabric roof and more fun and you are right on the money. It was popular amongst buyers, particularly in the United States, with a total of 11,013 units sold, making it the third most popular 964 model. 
While covered here on Stuttcars several times before, it never gets old hearing a car’s owner and visionary discuss a project like the Nardone Automotive 928. Founder Thierry Nardone, 39, is a great car enthusiast and has always cultivated a deep passion for the so-called “transaxle” Porsche, which he is...
In 2002, the entire generation of the 996 was facelifted. The Carrera 4S Cabriolet was introduced in the lineup with the new engine and the Turbo bodywork. Many publications called the Carrera 4S the sweet spot in the 911 lineup when it was introduced, providing more performance than the base car without the exorbitant pricing of a Turbo or GT2. The Carrera 4S paired the aggressive bodywork and suspension of the Turbo with the base Carrera 4 drivetrain, though it didn't get the Turbo's huge rear wing. It’s easily identified by “Carrera 4S” badging and a large reflective strip on the rear end, spanning the gap between the taillights.
Highlights VIN 86773 Engine No. 84543 – Matching Transmission No. 33733 Porsche Kardex Completed on July 16, 1959 This 1959 Porsche 356A Super Convertible D represents one of the finest iterations of Porsche’s early open-top touring models. Finished in its original and desirable color combination of Silver Metallic (5706) over...
The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer represents the latest services from Singer, the California-based luxury specialist that restores and reimagines classic Porsche 911s in collaboration with their owners. Rob Dickinson: Singer’s Founder, Executive Chairman and Creative Director explains: “Singer first came to the Goodwood Festival of Speed in...
The Porsche Cayman GT4 is a purist’s sports car, offered exclusively with a 6-speed manual transmission. It marks Porsche’s return to its driver-focused roots, emphasizing raw performance over luxury or practicality. Built on a reinforced Cayman chassis, the GT4 is engineered to handle the increased stress from its upgraded drivetrain,...
Porsche 550 RS Spyder Specifications Starting with Chassis 550-03 (the third Porsche 550 prototype), Porsche gave the 550 the latest Ernst Fuhrmann’s designed type 547 quad cam engine installed – 547-01, with duel overhead cams, duel distributors, twin plug ignition and a complicated, multi-section Hirth roller bearing crank. No Subscription?...
Supporting California wildfire victims Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) announced that it will auction a unique 911 S/T in partnership with RM Sotheby’s. The proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross, which supports its work in the United States, specifically those affected by the recent California wildfires. Rare 911...
POV Drive In A 992 Porsche GT3
What It’s Like To Drive A 992 Porsche GT3 *POV Review* The 992 GT3 is already on our list of cars we desperately need to get our hands on to drive, which is why when we stumbled on this POV video of a 2022 911 GT3 being hustled by Vehicle...