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This 1992 Porsche Carrera 4 has undergone a GS 964 restoration by GS Manufaktur in Germany, blending classic Porsche design with modern 964 performance. It features carbon composite bodywork, a tailor-made interior, and performance upgrades, including a 3.8L RS-spec engine, enhanced brakes, and suspension. The custom CAD-designed bodywork is primarily...
The car you’re looking at is the Gemballa Avalanche. Boasting a Formula 1 inspired aerodynamics and a 3.8-liter turbocharged 820hp flat-six engine, the Avalanche takes the already impressive power of the 991 Turbo to another level. Gemballa has also given the car an “extroverted exterior design,” which is an understatement....
This  2018 Porsche 911 GT3 has a 4.0-liter flat-six engine coupled with a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transaxle, and features a paint-to-sample Gemini Blue exterior with black leather and Alcantara interior. Additional equipment comprises 20-inch center-lock alloy wheels, LED headlights, a rear spoiler, a backup camera, carbon-fiber full bucket seats, Porsche...
Gunther Werks, the company that remasters the Porsche air-cooled 993 introduced the Project Tornado last year. It is based on a Porsche 993 ‘GT2 RS’ with a 700hp twin-turbo flat six and manual transmission. Gunther Werks enhances the analog driving experience offered by the original car, while at the same...
The “Indy Commission” by Singer Vehicle Design was built for IndyCar legend Dario Franchitti. Powering the Indy commission is a 4.0L, naturally-aspirated, air-cooled flat-six. The engine is specified with a ceramic plenum finish and drives the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual gearbox. Photo Credit: Singer Vehicle Design  ...
The Kaege Retro Turbo is based on a Porsche 993 Turbo. It offers all-wheel drive and more than 450 hp! It has that awesome tough, planted look. Open the carbon-fiber engine cover with its classic ducktail spoiler, and you are confronted by an eyeful of 993 Turbo S intercooler, which...
Commissioned for ‘Mr. Le Mans’ Tom Kristensen, the Kalmar 7-97 is an homage to the Danish driver’s inaugural Le Mans triumph in 1997 and it is also available for sale to interested clients. Its name derives from Kristensen’s victorious feat in that renowned endurance ace while driving a Joest Porsche...
Dubbed the “Lautrec Commission,” this custom Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer showcases an extraordinary and meticulously planned specification. Similar to the renowned French Impressionist painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, after whom it is named, this car stands as an unparalleled work of art. Dressed in a striking Paint-to-Sample Magnetic Silver exterior,...
Marc Philipp Gemballa, a German tuner renowned for his exceptional Porsche 911 creations, has yet again amazed automotive world with his latest creation – the Marsien, an extraordinary off-road vehicle. The Marsien is based on the new 911 Turbo S, but with nearly all body panels redesigned and extensive use...
Dubbed “Mercy,” this 1978 Porsche 911SC Coupe has undergone a meticulous restoration and customization process, reaching an extraordinary level of craftsmanship by the renowned outlaw-style 911 builders at gProgramm. Its elegant Slate Grey exterior, combined with bespoke bodywork and a custom black leather interior featuring tartan cloth inserts, exudes timeless...
This stunning 1989 Carrera 3.8L is a modified Porsche that has been “backdated” to incorporate classic 911 styling with modern mechanical upgrades. The exterior has been custom painted in a matte gray finish with new steel hood, front fenders, wheel arches, and bumpers. The headlights have been swapped for 356...
This 1996 Porsche 911 (993) Turbo has been modified to resemble the iconic GT2 homologation special look that every car enthusiast adores. The GT2-style bodykit gives it a fierce look, featuring aggressive front and rear bumpers, aerodynamic side skirts, larger rear wing, and bolt-on flared wheel arches. Its striking Brilliant Silver...
A 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring finished in paint-to-sample Olympic Blue. It also features the optional Touring Package in Black, which introduces stylish black window trim and rear Porsche lettering. Notably, the Touring Package also brings forth a revised decklid with a mesh grille and a retractable rear spoiler, offering...
Gunther Werks, a California-based Porsche specialist, has unveiled an awe-inspiring restomod of the Porsche 911 (993) at the esteemed Goodwood Festival of Speed. This remarkable creation pays homage to the iconic 993-generation Porsche 911 and is also meant to celebrate the company’s debut into the United Kingdom & European markets....
The 1989/90 change of model year saw the launch of the Porsche 911, 964 series onto the market. This 911 model was initially available as a Coupe, Targa and Convertible. From model year 1991 onwards Porsche also introduced its top-of-the-line model – the Turbo – into this series. In spite...
The Rinspeed Porsche R69 Turbo, aka Porsche Testarossa, was a limited production car from Switzerland. It is believed that around 12 were built for clients in Europe and beyond. Although unofficial, the Testarossa nickname was popularly used for this car, which was likely not appreciated by Porsche or Ferrari. The...
The GTstreet R, limited to just 87 units, represents the ultimate version of the 991 Turbo and Turbo S. TECHART’s mission to make “perfect even better” led them to equip this 911 with lightweight, performance-optimized body and technical components, creating a road-worthy track day weapon. With a push of a...
Created for its first Italian customer, a discerning collector from Milan, ITA001 is transformed with a featherweight all-carbon body, semi-active suspension and a snarling, 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six. ITA001 is the realization of a client’s Porsche 911 fantasy. It is a fully-restored and enhanced machine that – as with all...
The latest bespoke Porsche 911 (964) commission to come out of Theon Design’s Oxfordshire workshops has been unveiled – the ITA001, created for a Milanese collector. This fully-restored and enhanced Porsche 911 has a featherweight all-carbon body, semi-active suspension, and a roaring, naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine. Like all Theon...
Following an exhaustive assessment, Porsche has concluded its selection process for the operational team to spearhead their endeavors in the upcoming LMGT3 class of the prestigious FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The German subsidiary, Manthey, emerged triumphant and will spearhead the campaign by deploying two remarkable Porsche 911 GT3 R...
Back in the States The Le Mans debacle is over, and now it’s time for Porsche Penske Motorsport to head to round five of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship as the leader of the team classification. In the 6 Hours of Watkins Glen in the US state of New York,...
Factory recommissions the famous Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar The recommissioning has been carried out over the past few months by the Porsche Heritage and Museum team together with their colleagues from Porsche Classic. A car that can survive 8,700 miles in the deserts and savannahs of Africa can go anywhere in...
The London Concours, presented by Montres Breguet, has announced the first exciting feature of what is set to be another stand-out show in 2023. June’s event – firmly established as the capital’s leading summer automotive garden party – will pay homage to one of the most iconic performance models of...
Kalmar Automotive, enhancer and restorer of bespoke sports cars and special purpose-built adventure vehicles, has revealed its first water-cooled ‘Adventure Range’ 911. The KALMAR RS-6 is its latest rugged all-terrain 911 engineered to challenge perceptions of what a classic sports car can do. After customers fell in love with the...
With the 911 GT3 RS Tribute to Jo Siffert, Porsche is paying tribute to the late Swiss racing driver while also commemorating the first victory of the legendary 917 almost 55 years ago. On 10 August 1969, Siffert and Kurt Ahrens won the first international 1,000-kilometre race at the Österreichring...
Porsche’s longest-running one-make cup is entering its 35th season sporting a new name: the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland will contest eight doubleheader events in five countries in 2024. The season kicks off at the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) round in Imola from 19 to 21 April. The teams...
Born on 8 June 1948, the Porsche 356 No.1 was presented to the world, immediately setting standards by which the famous Stuttgart marque is still known today. Created around the philosophy of lightweight and nimble, the 356 quickly made a name for itself as a road car. But it also...
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For more than 70 years, the Porsche Speedster has stood for something pretty simple: an open-top sports car that focuses on driving without distractions. What started as a lightweight version of the Porsche 356 for American customers in the 1950s grew into one of the most recognizable variants in the...
Historic liveries recall rally milestones. Edited by Rex McAfee Porsche to offer three exclusive wraps with designs inspired by the East African Safari Rally. The rally history of the Porsche 911, well away from paved roads, began before the first victory in the Paris-Dakar Rally in 1984. Early forays in...
Although the 911 GT3 RS wasn’t engineered for top speed, it demonstrates impressive straight-line performance. Powered by a naturally aspirated 6-cylinder engine generating 525 horsepower and 465 Newton meters of torque, Porsche claims the GT3 RS accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, with a top speed of...
Highlights Type 992.2 911 based Cup car to take over starting in 2026 season A new name, improved aerodynamics, quicker lap times Improvements make new car simpler for teams to handle and support New 911 Cup continue to roll off the production line at the Zuffenhausen plant Porsche creates more...
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...
Porsche has taken a bold step with its new 911 Carrera GTS, which features a hybrid powertrain called the T-Hybrid, which is meant to enhance the car’s performance. The hybrid powertrain consists of a single-turbo 3.6L engine supported by a clever 48V mild-hybrid system. This includes an electrically assisted turbo...
Porsche Carrera Cup USA 911 964
Thirty years after its inception, the 1992 Porsche 964 Carrera Cup USA Edition continues to establish its footing in the fabled “Porsche Pantheon.” Seldom seen in collections, let alone on the street, air-cooled 911 aficionados often hesitate when recalling the specifics of the mythical lightweight whose purpose was never realized....
August 18, 2023: Referring to The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering as a car show would be incorrect. Call it a “Concours,” and you would still be off the mark. Situated on the lawns at the Quail Golf Club in Carmel Valley is, instead, what I will call a Luxury Lifestyle...
The 2023 Goodwood Revival featured the Fordwater Trophy race, marking 60 years of the Porsche 911. The race showcased 30 early 901 and 911 models, all running on sustainable fuels. Each race featured two drivers, with a star-studded lineup that included Mark Webber in his historic racing debut, F1 champion...
Despite its limited numbers, the 2016 Porsche 911 R instantly become a hit among the most avid Porsche collectors and automotive enthusiasts from around the world. Porsche designed this car for just the thrill of driving. The Porsche 911 R came with 4-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine with a six-speed...
Rennsport Reunion 7 is just around the corner and this year is extra special as it is also the 75th Anniversary of Porsche as a car company; it is also the 60th Anniversary of the release of the Porsche 911. To be part of this very special event, members of...
When Ulrich Bez returned from BMW to Porsche to become its technical board director in October 1988, he found a senior management that thought the 911 had outworn its welcome. “The general view when I came was that we should do something new,” said Bez, “to make a new car.”...
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Well, that didn’t take long. In February, Singer Vehicle Design celebrated its 300th restoration work, a Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer – Classic Study. That exact vehicle has now popped up for sale on RM Sotheby’s online site. Dubbed the ‘Sotto’ Commission by the owner, the Porsche started out as...
The 992 GT3 RS is an entirely different beast—a track-focused machine disguised as a road car. This is the most extreme 911 ever built, offering unparalleled performance and aerodynamics. With a 4.0L flat-six engine producing 525 horsepower, it accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds, reaching a...
Singer Vehicle Design – Quartz DLS Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Quartz Commission. The Quartz Commission is a Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer and it was a Dynamics and Lightweighting Study model. This Singer has it’s own Instagram page so you can follow...
Singer Vehicle Design – Queenstown Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Queenstown Commission. The Queenstown Commission is powered by a 3.8L, naturally aspirated, air-cooled flat-six. A ceramic plenum finish is specified along with a 5-speed manual transmission, optimized by Singer for shift weight and feel. Fully adjustable...
Singer Vehicle Design – Raffles Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Raffles Commission. The carbon-fiber bodywork is presented in Yolk Yellow with dark ghosted stripes and lettering. For this car the air-cooled, naturally aspirated flat-six is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. Both the...
Gooding & Company to auction a 1995 Porsche 993 Carrera RS 3.8 Clubsport Introduced in 1995, the 993 Carrera RS was conceived as a homologation special to qualify the 993 RSR 3.8 for competition use, and Porsche applied similar tuning and weight-saving measures to render a more track-focused model. Shedding...
In an attempt to stimulate poor sales in a struggling U.S. economy, Porsche looked to replicate the success of their Carrera Cup Germany and Carrera Cup France race series, but this time on American soil. The formula was simple; build a fleet of identical racecars using the “Basic” version of...
In May 1992, Porsche introduced a special limited-edition version of the Type 964 Turbo: the ‘Turbo S Leichtbau‘ (Lightweight). Initially planned for 25-50 units, the production run was later increased to approximately 86 cars. This model was designed to be more powerful and significantly lighter than the standard Turbo, improving...
In 1993, Porsche introduced the Type 993, considered by many as the most beautiful 911. After years of aerodynamic and safety modifications, the 993 marked a return to the 911’s original design purity, harmoniously integrating all functions. The range included two- and four-wheel-drive models, a Cabriolet, and the new 1997...
In June 2017, Porsche introduced the 991 GT2 RS at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. This iteration of the GT2 RS features a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine generating 700 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful production 911 to date. The 991 GT2 RS stands out...