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The stunning all-white car you see here is one of the rarest Porsches ever made. Offered for sale on Bring A Trailer, it’s one of only 20 lightweight rally specials made to meet Group B homologation for the 1984 World Rally Championship season. The 911 SC/RS, introduced in 1984, combines...
Worldwide testing The first Porsche 911 sports car for the road with a hybrid drive is purportedly ready for production. “For the first time in our icon’s 61-year history, we are installing a hybrid drive system in a roadgoing 911. This innovative performance hybrid makes the 911 even more dynamic,”...
Since it was founded in 2009, Singer has carved a global niche for meticulously personalizing Porsche 911s. Working with each owner’s vision, they transform 964-generation cars into bespoke masterpieces. These restorations are like “greatest hits” albums for the iconic Porsche, blending design elements from different eras. Singer’s commitment to customization...
Inspired by the 911 models of the 1960s and 1970s, the new Porsche Sport Classic is among the most striking limited editions crafted by Porsche in recent years. With a production limit of 1,250 units, it pays homage not only to the 2010 911 Sport Classic but also to the esteemed Carrera...
In Magnus Walker’s newest video on YouTube, we get a closer look at an ultra-rare 1993 Porsche 964 Turbo S Lightweight with just 127 km on the odometer, having spent most of its life in a private collection. The “Leichtbau” (lightweight) designation is no understatement. Porsche stripped out creature comforts...
A rare gem has surfaced on Bring A Trailer – a 1994 RUF RCT, possibly the only one ever built on a Porsche 964 RS chassis. This unique car was originally used as a development and press vehicle by RUF. The car stayed with its first private owner in Heinsberg,...
Gunther Werks, established in 2017 by the team behind Vorsteiner, took the iconic air-cooled Porsche 993 and crafted a modern masterpiece – the Gunther Werks Coupe. Limited to just 25 units, each Coupe is entirely one-of-a-kind. The process begins by stripping a donor 993 to its core. The shell is...
Alois Ruf, initially a Porsche tuner and modifier, achieved the status of automobile manufacturer in 1981 according to the German Automobile Manufacturers Association. The first set of cars designated as Rufs – BTR1, BTR2, and BTR3 – were built in the 1980s. These were based on Ruf’s preferred platform, the...
In the beginning… The engine of the Porsche 911 has come a long way over the past 60 years, now with four times the power from twice the displacement. Its drive technology has continued to develop, but the fundamental concept has remained unchanged—whether naturally aspirated, as a turbo, or in...
Rob Dickinson, founder of Singer Vehicle Design, has transformed his childhood obsession with Porsche 911s into a company crafting automotive masterpieces. Singer takes classic air-cooled 911s and reimagines them, combining bespoke parts, top-tier mechanics, and luxurious finishes. One of their creations, the ‘San Diego Commission,’ is up for grabs on...
The Porsche 991.2 Turbo S Cabriolet is a top-of-the-line convertible with a hefty price tag of $200,400. This powerhouse offered neck-snapping acceleration, making it one of the world’s fastest convertibles and exceeding most cars on the road. The 991.1 Turbo S Cabriolet was already quick, but Porsche did make improvements to squeeze...
The current Turbo S comes with an all-new, 3.8 liter boxer six with two variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers. The power output is a staggering 640 hp and 590 lbs-ft of torque. In keeping with previous Turbo models, the engine powers all four wheels. Performance wise, the Turbo S is...
While many have modified the 911 over time, Gunther Werks stands apart, envisioning a scenario where Porsche continued refining the 993 with modern materials and engineering. Leveraging CEO Peter Nam’s expertise in composites and engineering, the company embarked on a mission to reimagine the 993. Starting with a standard 993...
Most Porsche fans know little about this epic wide-bodied 911 based race car. While the iconic 2.7 RS is every fan boys dream car, the RSR is the whole reason for the RS’s existence in the first place so we are dedicating some space here to tell you all about it. Introduced in...
The 911 Carrera RS 2.7 stands as a testament to Porsche’s dual-use sports car concept. Born out of necessity for homologation, the RS series paved the way for Porsche’s dominance in Group 5 racing. With stringent FIA regulations demanding 500 street-legal units, Porsche created two variants: the racing-centric Lightweight and...
In one of the latest videos from Harry’s Garage on YouTube, we get treated to a closer look at the extraordinary Theon Design bespoke 911, dubbed the GBR002. This is another example of Theon Design’s commitment to the Porsche ethos, bringing the customer’s classic 911 dream to life. Finished in...
A journey to the other side of the world – at least from the vantage point of Porsche’s headquarters in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. Photographer Stefan Bogner and his team ventured out once again to capture the joys of road-tripping on the world’s most beautiful roads. The wanderlust must have been extraordinary ahead...
1995 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Clubsport
The Carrera RS Clubsport, a track-oriented variant of the Carrera RS, prioritized performance over road comfort. Featuring a fully welded roll cage and seam-welded shell, the Clubsport boasted a 40% increase in body stiffness compared to the standard Carrera RS. Its adjustable suspension strut brace, lower front suspension, and upgraded...
Falken Motorsports has won both qualifying races for the Nürburgring 24 Hours with the Porsche 911 GT3 R. The four-hour races are considered the most important preparation for the prestigious endurance classic on the storied racetrack. They are also part of the Nürburgring Langsstrecken Series (NLS) for the first time....
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...
At their upcoming Monaco auction, RM Sotheby’s is thrilled to offer a pristine 1996 Porsche 911 GT2 with just 48 kilometers on its odometer. It is scheduled to be auction on May 11 and is valued somewhere between $1,400,000 – $1,850,000. The Porsche 911 GT2, produced between 1995-96, elevated the...
Valuable data and insights were gathered with a view to the 24-hour race in the Eifel Nürburg. Manthey EMA has made a successful start to the 2024 season on the Nordschleife, crowning an already successful first race weekend in the Eifel with victory in the second round of the Nürburgring...
Tuthill Porsche has earned acclaim in the rally world, transforming road cars into formidable rally beasts. Notably, they collaborated with Ken Block’s team on a Porsche 911 SC “Safari Rally Car” and partnered with Singer to craft the ultimate off-road 911: the Singer 911 ACS. Their latest venture, the Tuthill...
1990 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera 2 Cabriolet - RWB Custom
In 2023, at the RWB headquarters in Japan, company founder Akira Nakai transformed this 964-era 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet into a widebody custom. The car now boasts a custom front bumper, RS-style front bumper air ducts, front canards, RWB’s signature wide-body bolt-on wheel arches, custom side skirts, an extended rear...
FOR SALE: 1996 Porsche 911 (993) GT2R
The demise of the FIA World Sportscar Championship in 1992 left a void in international GT racing, but the emergence of the BPR Global GT Endurance Series breathed new life into the sport. Porsche, eager to compete in this revitalized arena, unveiled the GT2, a high-performance racing car based on...
To date, 27 different variants make up the current generation of the 911 model line-up. Chatting to its developers at a ‘speed dating’ event made one thing clear above all: each Porsche 911 has its own story. Chaos is the enemy of the engineer. Perhaps that would explain why there...
2019 Porsche 911 Speedster ©2024 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
Since its debut in 1954, Porsche has reintroduced the Speedster model several times, the latest being the 991 iteration. The 991 Speedster combines elements from various Porsche models: its body borrows the silhouette of the 4S Cabriolet, while carbon fiber components are sourced from the 911 R, and its bumpers...
Time has shown us that Porsche is very conservative regarding partnering with outside firms. So, who they chose to collaborate with reveals much about the partner, as is the case with Manthey Racing. Manthey Racing GmbH is a company with more than 250 employees and came to international attention thanks...
2023 Porsche 911 GT3 MR
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. And as always,...
1993 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.8 RSR
Every so often, Porsche creates a short production run of cars that celebrates the attributes of one of their special models. In 1993, the Stuttgart engineers decided to develop a race version of their 911 Type 964 Carrera RS, aptly named the Carrera RSR 3.8, and aimed it squarely at...
Manufactured by Porsche Motorsport for use in their U.S. customer racing series, the Porsche 964 Carrera Cup vehicles originated from European-market Carrera RS models. These were adapted to comply with U.S. regulations and subsequently sent to Porsche’s motorsport partner, Andial, for race modifications. Similar to the Carrera RS, the Carrera...
Embracing the spirit of automotive excellence, TECHART proudly introduces the highly anticipated TECHART GTsport, a limited customization concept tailored specifically for the Porsche 911 Turbo S (992). Following its successful debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, the GTsport is poised to make its mark at the Bangkok International Motor...
Manthey EMA will field a Grello Porsche in the 2024 24 Hours of the Nürburgring. Porsche drivers Kévin Estre (France), Laurens Vanthoor (Belgium), Thomas Preining (Austria) and Ayhancan Güven (Turkey) will pilot the car with starting number 911. After two retirements in the last two years, Manthey is aiming for...
1968 Porsche 911 T/R ©2024 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
Thanks to the launch of its modern 911 R, the original Porsche 911R has been thrust firmly back into the limelight over the last few years. Developed by Ferdinand Piëch, it was the first time Porsche had built a 911 purely to go racing with. However, the original 911 R wasn’t built in great enough...
While we at Stuttcars are pretty jaded sharing news about special Porsches on a daily basis, it’s not often a collection of 6 carefully selected, and naturally aspirated 991s comes to market, all of which are being offered as a package deal, including the truck! 991 Primer The Porsche 991...
2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic
Inspired by the 911 models of the 1960s and 1970s, the new Porsche Sport Classic is among the most striking limited editions crafted by Porsche in recent years. With a production limit of 1,250 units, it pays homage not only to the 2010 911 Sport Classic but also to the esteemed...
Team player, media professional and of course, driving talent: These are just three of many important attributes taken into consideration during the selection of the Porsche Junior 2024. Twelve candidates have the chance to take the next big step in their young career on the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. They...
2019 Porsche 911 (991.2) Speedster
Celebrating their 70th anniversary, Porsche unveiled the Type 991.2 Speedster concept at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, marking a significant milestone in automotive history. The production model made its debut at the New York Auto Show in April 2019, marking the culmination of the 991 family’s legacy, with deliveries commencing...
With a legacy spanning over two decades, the TECHART GTstreet range epitomizes TECHART’s relentless pursuit of automotive perfection. Limited to a prestigious 25 units worldwide, the new conversion GTstreet R Touring seamlessly marries everyday practicality with uncompromised driving performance – a hallmark of TECHART’s signature customization philosophy since the inaugural...
The Carrera RSR 3.0 stands as a rare gem among Porsches, renowned as one of the most triumphant Group 4 racing cars. Originally built in limited quantities for motorsport, it emerged in the mid-1970s as the prime choice for privateers seeking victory, especially at events like the prestigious 24 Hours...
2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport
Unveiled alongside the 992-generation 911 at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport marked the culmination of the 991 series. It represented a finely honed, track-focused variant of the road-going 911 GT2 RS, positioned as Porsche’s premier GT customer sports car. Packing an impressive 700 horsepower,...
The Carrera RSR 3.0 is one of those rare and super-special Porsches, and one of the most successful Group 4 racing cars ever. Today the Carrera RSR models rank among the most sought after of all Porsche 911 variants. The Carrera RSR 3.0 was made in small numbers for racing. For the privateer in...
The improbable win The afternoon of 2 February, 2003, was a historic day for Porsche. When a privately entered 996 GT3 RS crossed the line at the Daytona International Speedway, it had not only won its class at one of the toughest and most prestigious endurance events on the international...
The Porsche 992 Dakar is a car that pays homage to Porsche’s victorious history in the Paris-Dakar rally, where they clinched victory with the Porsche 953. This model, produced in a limited run of 2,500 units, celebrates that historic win and embodies Porsche’s legacy in rallying. Recently, Harry Metcalfe from...
Porsche 911 GT3 (992) Maintenance & Service Schedule The Porsche 911 GT3 (992) is the latest evolution of Porsche’s legendary track-focused road car, featuring a 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six, double-wishbone front suspension, and aerodynamic advancements straight from motorsport. While it delivers an unparalleled driving experience, keeping it in peak condition...
Porsche 911 GT3 (991) Maintenance & Service Schedule The Porsche 911 GT3 (991) represents a new era for Porsche’s track-focused road cars, featuring a high-revving 9,000 RPM flat-six, rear-wheel steering, and cutting-edge aerodynamics. However, to keep this high-performance machine in optimal condition, following a proper maintenance and service schedule is...
Porsche 911 GT3 (997) Maintenance & Service Schedule The Porsche 911 GT3 (997) is one of the most revered driver’s cars of its era, blending race-bred performance with everyday usability. However, maintaining this high-revving Mezger-engine GT3 requires careful attention to service intervals and proactive maintenance to ensure long-term reliability—especially if...
1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS
In tribute to the iconic 1973 911 Carrera RS, Porsche applied a similar strategy to craft a lightweight version of the Carrera 2, derived from the race-ready Cup car, aptly named the Carrera RS. Introduced in November 1991 as a 1992 model, the Porsche Carrera RS, or 964 RS, focused...
1995 Porsche 911 RWB
This 993-generation Porsche 911 coupe was modified by renowned Porsche tuner Akira Nakai, who fitted it with a 17-piece RWB widebody kit. This modification was inspired by the remarkable success of the first Los Angeles-based RWB 911 build, which garnered over one million views on YouTube. The RWB kit comprises...
80s/90s Icon As the manufacture of the Porsche 964 3.6-liter Turbo was winding down towards the end of 1993, there were purportedly 93 Turbo coupes left in factory inventory. In response, Porsche sent these remaining chassis to its Exclusive Department – a specialized division within the company that focused on...
Background Perhaps no company has celebrated the heritage of the air-cooled 911 with such obsessive attention to detail as California-based Singer Vehicle Design. Founded in Los Angeles in 2009, Singer has become globally renowned for bespoke restorations of Porsche 911 sports cars—each carried out on behalf of the car’s owner....
In the realm of high-performance automobiles, few names evoke as much reverence as Porsche’s iconic 911 series. Revered for their precision engineering, relentless speed, and sheer driving pleasure, these vehicles have long been the benchmark for sports cars. However, Porsche’s prowess extends beyond the realm of road cars, with the...
Frequent Porsche 911 Problems & Solutions – A Step by Step Guide to Help Owners Diagnose and Solve Your Most Annoying 911 Issues Focusing On Modern 911s – The 996, 997, 991 and 992 Owning a Porsche 911 is an exhilarating experience, combining cutting-edge performance with timeless design. However, even...
30 Point Air-Cooled Era Porsche 911 Buying & Inspection Checklist In this guide, we’ll walk you through a comprehensive 30-point checklist, covering everything you need to check irrespective which generation Porsche 911 you are looking to buy. We’ve even created a free, printable PDF version for each generation of air-cooled...
Mad Max meets Burning Man A little over two decades ago, a bunch of off-roading enthusiasts decided to create the “ultimate off-road challenge” that would test the abilities and capabilities of the entire spectrum of off-roading—from rock crawling to “closed course/stadium racing” to high-speed desert-floor runs. While this event started...
“A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” This philosophy guides Singer’s work and epitomizes the quality of their artistry, which is evident once you lay eyes on one of their lauded restorations. Founded by Rob Dickinson in 2008, Singer Vehicle Design‘s reputation was built on the results of the original “Classic Study,”...
2024 Porsche 911 (992) Dakar
Unveiled at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 Dakar pays tribute to the Porsche 953’s triumphant victory in the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally. Porsche transformed the Carrera 4 GTS  into a highly capable off-roader, with modifications that include increased ground clearance, all-terrain tires, specialized drive modes, and weight-saving measures. The 992...
1988 Porsche 911 Carrera by RWB
The 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera underwent a backdating process and received an RWB widebody kit by Porsche tuner Akira Nakai. It was then repainted in Guards Red by LTMotorwerks of El Monte, California, using BASF Glasurit products. Additional modifications include a ducktail rear spoiler, 18″ Forgestar wheels, KW coilovers, a...
1998 RUF Turbo R Zach Brehl ©2024 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
Starting as a modest service station in Pfaffenhausen, Germany, within a mere three decades, RUF quickly evolved into a hub for creating some of the most exceptional super sports cars in the world. Alois Ruf Junior, inspired by his father’s enterprise, cultivated a profound love for automobiles, especially the Porsche...
The 300th Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer has been completed in California. The 1990 Porsche 911 was restored in collaboration with its owner, who named their car the ‘Sotto’ commission. This car exemplifies Singer’s personalization services and love affair with the 911. Its specification represents requests made by its owner....
1991 Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer - Classic Study Zach Brehl ©2024 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
Established in Los Angeles in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a prominent figure in reimagining Porsche 911s from the 964-generation according to the preferences of their esteemed clients. Just like all other Singer creations, this reimagined 1991 Porsche 911, set to be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s from March 1-2, is...
1977 Porsche 911 SC - Backdate
This Porsche 911 SC has been backdated to ‘F-model’ styling, featuring various modifications. It’s powered by a naturally aspirated 3.6-liter flat-six from a 993-generation 911, delivering around 272bhp to the rear wheels through a ‘915’ five-speed manual transmission. Finished in an attractive cream color with black side stripes, green ‘Porsche’...
Spying the Le Mans-winning Porsche 911 GT1 against a wintery Colorado mountainside, veteran Porsche racer Stéphane Ortelli could be forgiven for thinking he was dreaming. It’s a far cry from the Circuit de La Sarthe on that sweltering June afternoon in 1998, when Ortelli and teammates Laurent Aïello and Allan...
1967 Porsche 911S Emory Outlaw
This 1967 Porsche 911S coupe was transformed into a 911R-inspired racer in 1991 by Gary and Rod Emory of Parts Obsolete in Costa Mesa, California. It has since been actively participated in HMSA, CSRG, VARA, SOVREN, HSR, and HSR West events. The vehicle showcases 911R-style fiberglass panels and is painted...