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,...
Driving a classic car in “LA traffic” requires some fortitude and courage, so it was a pleasure to see how many Porsche 356s arrived at the December’s 356 cruise-in at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Dry weather on the “Miracle Mile” helped boost attendance, yielding just under seventy Porsche 356s. A...
This is the open-top model for those who don’t want the full convertible experience – and it’s only available in the wide-hipped four-wheel drive bodyshell. The new Targa is a striking design, echoing the 1965 original with its fixed rollover bar. The Targa 4S, gets you the more powerful 3.8 engine from the Carrera S. It mixes regular Carrera 4S go with a sense of style and everyday usability (those occasional rear seats, the real possibility of 30mpg in everyday driving). Great car.
In 2017, at the Geneva Motor Show, Porsche introduced the Sport Tourismo version. It is like a station wagon but has the look of a Shooting Brake. With this design, the Panamera is further away from the 911 rear design. A larger trunk means more space for luggage and golf bags. If the rear seats are folded, the total trunk space can reach 1390 liters (49 cu-ft). In 2017, Porsche installed a V8-diesel engine in the Panamera Sport Tourismo.
WEC Spa-Francorchamps 6 Hours, 5 May 2018: The calm before the storm – conditions were perfect for the opening race of the 2018 WEC season The first race of the 2018 WEC season certainly didn’t disappoint. From the starter’s green lights, right up until the chequered flag, the excitement hit...
Singer Vehicle Design – Stone Grey Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Stone Grey Commission. Weirdly, we don’t actually think this is the official name of this Singer build, but we couldn’t find the real name so we just called it by its exterior...
Porsche offered the 991 Turbo S from the start of the production of the 991 Turbo. The unique features of the Turbo S were the GT3 mirrors, slightly different front spoiler grilles and interior features. As before, the Turbo S was a heavily equipped version of the Turbo. The powerkit added 29 KW of power and the following equipment came as standard: PDCC hydraulic rollbar system, Sport Chrono (Launch control and 0.15 bar overboost functions), dynamic engine mounts, PCCB Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes, central lock wheels, full LED dynamic headlights, 18-way Sport Plus seats with memory.
Screw Forced Induction. This is Perfect. The 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 ($222,340 CAD as specced, ~$198,000 USD) is a high-revving, naturally aspirated sports car that mixes pure driving delight with precision track driving. Commanding over 500 horsepower and a nine-thousand RPM redline, Porsche claim the 911 GT3 can launch itself...
The greatest driving road in the world? Porsche Boxster GTS on Majorca Our search for the world’s greatest driving road heads to the Spanish island of Majorca. Can a top-down day in the superb Porsche Boxster GTS lapping up the Mediterranean sun possibly top our time exploring Romania in a...
The 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport has become a pivotal and successful customer racing vehicle within the growing GT4 segment. Bridging the gap between pure club racing and professional customer racing, the latest model version competed in over 550 races last year, achieving 19 overall victories, 80 class wins, and...
The 993 Turbo was available between late 1995 to 1998. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6 liter flat six, it was rated at 402-horsepower. It’s distinguished easily from the rear, as the whale-tail spoiler is quite deep to house the intercoolers meant to cool the intake charge. This extra power might...
The 997 GT2 debuted in late 2007 as a 2008 model. Its 3.6-liter flat-six engine, featuring variable geometry turbochargers and quad camshafts, produces 530hp at 6,500rpm and 505ft-lb torque at just 2,200rpm, maintaining a flat torque curve up to 4,500rpm. This power enables a 0-60mph time of 3.3 seconds and...
The RUF RGT is based on the 997-generation Porsche 911 GT3 and features distinctive RUF bodywork that incorporates carbon fiber elements across various areas, including the doors, fender flares, wing mirrors, engine cover, and a distinctively designed fixed rear wing. Enhancing its aesthetics, the sports car is equipped with 19-inch...
Porsche Panamera 971 Sales Brochures
Porsche Panamera (Second Generation) Sales Brochures Whether you’re a Porsche enthusiast, collector, or prospective buyer, this is the perfect resource for you! We’ve compiled every sales brochure for the second-generation Porsche Panamera (2017–2023), and they’re all available for free download. Covering the entire range—from the standard Panamera to the powerful...
In the world of classic and exotic cars, experience always shines brighter than chrome. Putnam Leasing CEO Steve Posner has been in the leasing business since 1977 and has not just survived a fiercely competitive industry but has risen to the top. Focusing primarily on collectibles and exotics, it was...
Porsche 718 History Video The 718 was a development of the successful Porsche 550A with improvements being made to the body work and suspension. The car is a RennSport build with a wheelbase shorter (German ‘Kurz’) than typical of predecessors of the era and this led to the car being...
1981 Porsche Kremer 935 K4 – chassis #K4-01 In the mid-1970s, Porsche developed the 911 for racing, and in the process, it created the all-conquering 935. In 1978, Norbert Singer was responsible for building the ultimate factory 935, the Moby Dick 935/78, and although this race car had a very...
Porsche has taken the engine from the 992 911 GT3 and crammed it into the Cayman GT4 RS. The results are spectacular! While the GT4 RS is built for the track, Henry Catchpole conducts a real world 1,700 mile road test review through Europe to see if this is one...
Porsche introduced the 991 GT3 for the 2014 model year, as follow up to the multiple 997 GT3 variants. The 991 GT3 featured a new 3.8 litre direct fuel injection (DFI) flat-six engine developing 475 hp (354 kW; 482 PS) at 8,250 rpm, Porsche's Doppelkupplung (PDK) double-clutch gearbox, and rear-wheel steering. The 911 GT3 is claimed to be able to accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.1 seconds or less, and the quarter mile in 11.2 seconds at 126 mph (203 km/h). It evolved into the 991.2 GT3 for model year 2018.
Unveiled during the 997 era, Porsche’s original 911 Sport Classic was designed as a tribute to the brand’s heritage and classic 911 models. Production was limited to just 250 units, none of which were certified for the US market. Strong interest from American buyers quickly highlighted that oversight, prompting Porsche...
Porsche 911 GT1 – Inside Evo Henry Catchpole recently drove the road-going Porsche 911 GT1 straßenversion at the Porsche Experience Centre at Silverstone. Here’s the background story, and some on-board footage of the drive. Porsche 911 GT1....
Reviewed and edited by Rex McAfee The legend of Porsche 907 K  025 Imagine a race victory so popular at Porsche that a factory poster was made highlighting the driver’s expression of both exhaustion and victory. ‘Quick Vic’ Elford’s drive, along with co-driver Umberto Maglioli, at the 1968 Targa Florio...
2016 Porsche 911 R PDF (991.1)
Porsche 911 Sales Brochures (Type 991) Experience the evolution of Porsche’s iconic sports car with our complete collection of Porsche 911 (991) sales brochures, covering the years 2011 to 2019—all available for free download. The 991 generation brought significant advancements in design, technology, and performance, becoming one of the most...
Fabulous 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S Is Available On Auction
Following the name of the famous 718 roadster, the 2017 Boxster was introduced two decades after the first generation of the small, mid-engined, Porsche. The new generation took its inspiration from its famous predecessor and some parts looked similar to those found on the 918 Spyder supercar from 2013. The new...
Turbocharging Background At 15h00 on 10 June 1979, the Kremer Brothers claimed one of the most unexpected victories in the Le Mans 24-Hour race, beating many much larger works teams to the checkered flag with their Porsche 935 K3. This remarkable achievement was made possible by Porsche’s advances in turbocharging...
The esteemed UK firm, Theon Design, known for their custom reconfigurations of the iconic Porsche 911, has recently unveiled a series of advanced performance augmentations tailored for the world of bespoke “restomods.” While some purists may perceive this as a slight departure from tradition, the noteworthy installation of a robust...
Porsche 911 964
Porsche 911 (964) (1988 – 1994) Story & History Type 964 – The 3rd Generation Porsche 911 Premiere: 1988 September 28 at Mondial de l’Automobile Paris motor show After the 1984 model year 911 Carrera 3.2 had entered the markets, the plans for the next generation 911 were set. In March-April...
A total of 30 drivers managed to win races during the four-year period between 1968 and 1971. Here’s the breakdown: The 30 drivers who won at least one race with points for the World Brand Championship formed, among themselves, a total of 26 different winning pairs. These are the most successful:...
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.