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The Elva Mk VII, the chassis of which was used as the basis for the Porsche-Keil Racing debut: SCCA South East Division (Formula B) 09/28/1969 Virginia International Raceway RACE 1 27.7.1969 Descent RACE 2 09/28/1969 did not finish RACE 3 10/19/1969 victory...
Porsche and AutoCar India have set two new lap records for a production car and production EVs, respectively, at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in India. The records were set in a Porsche 911 GT3 RS and a Taycan Turbo S driven by India’s first Formula 1 driver Narain Karthikeyan....
The Porsche 906 or Carrera 6 was the last street-legal racing car from Porsche. A total of 65 were produced in 1966, allowing the model to be homologated for FIA’s new Group 4 Sports Car category although the 906 would also compete in modified form in the Group 6 Sports...
Hambach Castle is one of the many highlights of this year’s Porsche Heritage Experience cultural format organized by the Porsche Heritage and Museum department. “It has always been our mission to enrich the future with important insights from the past. We created the Porsche Heritage Experience to enable our heritage...
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R
The race-ready 911 GT3 R, developed by German sports car manufacturer Porsche in accordance with FIA GT3 regulations, made its global debut on January 14, 2010, at the Autosport International Motorsport Show in Birmingham, U.K. This track-tuned GT3 R is specifically designed for participants in the Porsche Cup series, a...
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
The Porsche 918 Spyder is one of the hypercar legends of the modern era. Together with the Ferrari LaFerrari and McLaren P1, it stretched the boundaries of performance and innovative automotive technology to new limits.  The mostly carbon-fibre chassis is wrapped around a hybrid powertrain that consists of a naturally aspirated...
2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
The 997-generation 911 GT3 RS 4.0 from Porsche represents the outcome of extensive testing on both open roads and in motorsport, showcasing the brand’s finest work. At its unveiling, the car revealed Porsche’s most potent naturally aspirated flat-six engine, generating 500 bhp at 8,250 rpm and 339 foot-pounds of torque....
Porsche Motorsport heads into 2024 with big aspirations. Next year, the sports car manufacturer from Stuttgart is determined to win titles with its factory teams in the world’s largest endurance championships, at Le Mans, and various esports series. A variety of customer racing activities will supplement this program. Porsche announced...
2004 Porsche Carrera GT
The 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is powered by a V10 engine generating over 600 horsepower and features cutting-edge automotive technologies to deliver an unparalleled driving experience on the road. Noteworthy features include its 5.7-liter, 605-horsepower V10 engine, a monocoque chassis with carbon-reinforced plastic mounts, and the pioneering use of a...
The original light-weight The Speedster variant of the 356 was introduced in 1954, featuring a low-raked windscreen, bucket seats, and an easily operated soft top. Directed towards the Southern California market, the Speedster offered a stripped-down, lightweight variation of the 356. With a more affordable starting price and a driver-oriented...
2022 Porsche 911 GT3
The 992 GT3 becomes the seventh iteration of one of Porsche’s most established and beloved automobiles and it continues to embody the spirit of previous GT3 models by amalgamating all that is awesome about the 911 – and the Porsche brand – in a single road car. It is perfect....
Speedster, the one and only Introduced in late 1954, the Porsche 356 Speedster was a true dual-purpose sports car – one that could serve as both daily transportation and, with minor modifications, a successful weekend race car. Originally priced at $2,995 – well below Porsche’s Coupe and Cabriolet models –...
1970 Porsche 908/03 Michael Alschner ©2017 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
The 908/3 prototype was built for the sole purpose of winning the Targa Florio and Nürburgring legs of the world Championship. The 908 specialized in lightweight design through the use of a 48 lbs titanium space frame and 26 lbs body. Known as the Porche miracle by Italians, the 908/3s won...
A mixed of fear, adrenaline, excitement, and complete enjoyment is what you’ll experience, especially if you ride shotgun in a Porsche 911 GT3 going full throttle around the infamous Nürburgring circuit. That is the case with this video here courtesy of Misha Charoudin on YouTube, as he drives a Porsche...
Background The Porsche 917, unveiled in 1969, stands as a testament to Porsche’s commitment to innovation and their quest to conquer the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Its debut at Le Mans in 1969 revealed its formidable speed and reliability, yet aerodynamic issues resulted in high-speed instability. After major changes,...
Theon Design has revealed its latest bespoke Porsche 911 (964), its second for a UK customer. Finished in classic Oak Green Metallic with dark ‘ghost’ stripes, warm satin chrome brightwork, and complementary matching 18” Fuchs-style wheels, it further exemplifies Theon’s respect for Porsche’s ethos. As with each of its bespoke...
The third generation of the Panamera is presented in a unique form. Alongside this completely redeveloped model, Porsche is unveiling a specially created one-off car in Shanghai. The Panamera Turbo Sonderwunsch shows the attention to detail with which Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur implements the Sonderwunsch program. This highly exclusive, unique car...
Porsche revamps the Panamera: the third generation of the sporting luxury sedan is characterized by a wider range of digital features, a fresh and expressive design and a broader spectrum between dynamic performance and driving comfort. More powerful E-Hybrid powertrains (Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid: Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 1.7 – 1.2...
This Porsche 908/02 Flunder Spyder is one of the most extensively raced examples of one of Porsche’s most successful sports racing cars ever. In its inaugural season, chassis 908/02-018 was victorious with works pairing Jo Siffert and Brian Redman at the 1969 Watkins Glen 6 Hours – competing prolifically in...
For the 2004 and 2005 racing season, Porsche Motorsport used the 911 GT3 RSR. This near-standard racing sportscar aimed to keep private customer teams competitive in international Gran Turismo sport and to continue the success of the predecessor model which won its class at the Le Mans 24 Hours five...
1988 Porsche 911 Turbo RSR-Style Backdate
This 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo underwent a custom Carrera RSR-style restoration with backdated bodywork including a classic long-hood nose section, wide steel fenders, RSR-style bumpers, and a ducktail rear spoiler. Other features include chrome door handles and headlight rings, anodized silver window moldings, a polished driver’s side mirror, dual exhaust...
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...
1993 Porsche 911 Type 964 Carrera RSR 3.8-Litre 'Strassenversion' Coupé | Bonhams Cars
Bonhams will auction one of the two existing examples of the Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.8-liter “Strassenversion” Coupé on November 25 during its “On The Grid – The Abu Dhabi Auction.” In 1992, Porsche introduced the 964 Carrera RS, a lightweight variant reminiscent of the legendary 2.7 and 3.0-liter RS...
2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS 'MR'
Introduced as the most powerful and high-performance production 911 variant ever built, the Porsche 991 GT2 RS boasts a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter engine delivering 700 HP to the rear wheels. The 991-generation GT2 RS is based on the 911 Turbo, inheriting its wide rear fenders and integrated side air intakes. It comes with louvered...
The 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight is a true legend in the world of sports cars, representing the pinnacle of automotive engineering from that era. This iconic vehicle, hailing from the renowned Stuttgart-based manufacturer, is celebrated for its exceptional blend of power, precision, and lightweight design, making it...
1st Place Coupe in Tuning Class As you Stuttcars readers know, TECHART is no stranger to the Porsche tuners industry. For 2023, first choice of Sport Auto readers for the third time in a row is the TECHART program for the Porsche 911 Turbo models wins the Coupe class in...
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...
2018 Porsche 911 (991) GT2 RS Weissach Package
Porsche officially unveiled the 991 GT2 RS at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed. This model boasts a carbon-fiber reinforced bonnet, rear-view mirror casings, and front and rear wings. Lightweight polyurethane is utilized for the front splitter and rear diffuser, and the side windows are made of polycarbonate instead of...
2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S ‘GTStreet R’
TechArt has transformed this 991.2-generation 911 Turbo S into their high-performance ‘GTStreet R’ specification. The car is coated in a sleek black finish with a matte-black GTStreet R racing stripe, side decals, orange highlights, and matte carbon-fiber trim elements. The external modifications include a TechArt carbon-fiber body kit featuring a...
1992 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera RS
Porsche introduced the 964 Carrera RS for the 1992 model year, specifically targeting the European market as a lightweight, high-performance variant of the 964 Carrera 2. Porsche engineers prioritized minimizing the weight of the 964 RS, successfully removing nearly 300 pounds. The car featured an aluminum bonnet, lighter and thinner-gauge...
1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S 3.6 'Package' | ted7.com ©2023 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
In 1994, the standard Porsche Turbo 3.6 was the fastest production car available in the United States. The Turbo S option-code 36S further enhanced this formidable sports car. Notably, the Turbo S cars were equipped with the M64/50S high-performance engine, derived from the 1993 IMSA 3.6 engine built by ANDIAL...
For almost 50 years, the Turbo models have enjoyed an exalted position at Porsche. They stand for a distinctively high performance and represent the epitome of every model series. To emphasize their uniqueness, Porsche is once again sharpening their look. The Turbo models are, for one, being given a particularly...
If you think post-war sports cars or muscle cars from the late 1960s are the staple of the collector car industry, it’s time to broaden your horizons. 80s and 90s enthusiast cars have recently forged their own niche in the collector car world, and appreciation of the period’s shining stars...
2005 Porsche Carrera GT Nathan Leach-Proffer ©2023 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
The Carrera GT, initially priced at $448,300 USD, has consistently appreciated in value since its debut. Similar to other contemporary classics and most Porsches in general, the prices for pre-owned rarities are steadily increasing, driven by a growing interest in cars that prioritize driving experience and purity—a quality the Carrera...
1996 Porsche 911 GT2 Jeremy Cliff ©2020 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
The 993 Porsche 911 GT2 (or GT as it was initially called) was built in order to meet homologation requirements for the GT2 class racing which had banned all-wheel-drive vehicles by the mid 1990’s. To make the GT2 suitable for track use, the brakes, suspension, and wheels were upgraded to...
1988 Porsche 959 'Komfort' | Daniel Kalisz ©2023 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
A rare 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort will be up for auction at RM Sotheby’s on November 17. The Porsche 959 is known for reshaping the luxury sports car market in the 1980s, alongside iconic vehicles like the Lamborghini Countach, Ferrari’s F40, and 288 GTO. This 959 is a sought-after addition...
1,000 copies worldwide Forget your Apple watch that needs charging; it’s time to go Old School and order the new TECHART Calendar 2024.  TECHART presents the latest edition of the TECHART Wall Calendar – a collector’s piece for Porschephiles. Exclusively limited to 1,000 copies only, the 2024 calendar is now...
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...
The Race The 8 Hours of Bahrain got underway at 2 pm local time with air temperatures of almost 32 degrees Celsius and asphalt temperatures over 40 degrees. For the Porsche Penske Motorsport works squad, the order was thrown into disarray after the first corner: starting from P4 on the...
The Porsche 992 GT3 RS is a road-legal high downforce monster designed for the track. It’s essentially a race car for the road, offering even more downforce than a McLaren Senna. Despite its advanced technology, the GT3 RS retains a visceral driving experience, forging an unparalleled connection between the driver...
2015 Porsche 918 'Weissach' Spyder Ryan Merrill ©2023 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
The Porsche 918 Spyder, a mid-engined plug-in hybrid hypercar, showcased the seamless integration of hybrid technology in high-performance vehicles. At its core, the Porsche 918 Spyder boasted a naturally-aspirated 4.6-liter V8 engine generating 608 horsepower, complemented by two electric motors, each delivering an additional 279 horsepower, resulting in a formidable...
If you’re ready to imagine the next “ultimate restomod” 911, you’ve come to the right place. Located in Switzerland just across the border from Germany, Sportec has released a new model, the Sub1000, to the frenzied air-cooled 911 world. While the list of so-called “re-imaginers” continues to grow, the expertise...