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Announcing the new Porsche 911 GT2 RS

The new Porsche 911 GT2 RS, the most powerful road-approved 911 of all time, celebrated its world premiere at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK on 30 June 2017. At the heart of this high-performance sports car is a 3.8-litre biturbo flat-6 engine developing 515kW (700hp). Weighing in...

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Porsche Brings New Improvements to 911 GTS

Porsche recently introduced five updated 911 GTS models online. The new lineup consists of a coupe, a convertible, a 911 Targa 4 GTS, an all-wheel drive 911 Carrera 4 GTS, and a rear-wheel drive 911 Carrera GTS. All models are equipped with a turbocharged, 3.0-liter flat-six engine that produces 450 horsepower...

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Porsche x Sustainability: State of Play & Op-Ed From a Former Taycan Owner

White Porsche Taycan electric car in industrial area

A change is brewing among auto manufacturers. If this trajectory we’re on isn’t already obvious, competition in the EV segment is likely about to get much more personal. It’s true that the automotive industry has been hard at work transitioning towards the full-fledged production of electric vehicles for quite some...

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RM Sotheby’s Porsche 70th Anniversary Auction

Porsche 911s on track at the Porsche Experience Centre Atlanta (Courtesy of the Porsche Experience Centre Atlanta) RM Sotheby’s, in collaboration with the Porsche Experience Centre Atlanta, will host the Porsche 70th Anniversary Auction, an exclusive, single-marque auction to be held on the weekend of 27 October at the home...

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J.D. Study Ranks Porsche 911 As Most Dependable

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...

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Kaege Builds Some of the Sexiest 993 Restomods On the Planet

Kaege Restomods Based Germany, Kaege Retro had been creating 993-based cars since 2010. When Roger Kaege decided to build his own take on the retro 911, he took a different approach to most other firms. The original idea was simple enough. Take the genes from the air-cooled 993 and combine...

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The success of the Porsche 963

The 2024 season will go down as one of the most successful in Porsche’s long-distance history: in just the second year with the Porsche 963, the sports car manufacturer from Stuttgart won seven of eight possible titles together with the works team Porsche Penske Motorsport. The basis for this result...

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2023 Porsche Taycan Pricing and EPA Ranges

Exclusivity at a price The Porsche Taycan is one of the most exclusive and expensive all-electric models on the market in the United States. In the 2023 model year, there are 12 main versions of three body types – Porsche Taycan (sedan), Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo, and Porsche Taycan Cross...

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Construction On Classic 9 Motorwerks New Global Headquarters Begin

Today, Classic 9 Motorwerks proudly announced the construction on its new headquarters has begun. This huge undertaking of their new Global Headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida was done to help the growth of their heritage-inspired Porsche sportscar lineup. Classic 9 Motorwerks specializes in 911 restoration. Their vision is to develop an...

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New shoes for wet weather fun

Porsche and Michelin have jointly developed a new tire that is specially designed for circuit use in wet and low-temperature conditions. The new Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 is a perfect option for prolonging the track-day season. As with all Porsche models, the precise configuration and tuning of all the...

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Porsche Unseen

Since it opened in August 2024, Curvistan Bangkok has aimed to redefine leisure and entertainment for the Porsche community and beyond as a bar, café, art gallery and hangout that celebrates car culture, art and design. Now it’s hosting an exceptional collection: the Porsche Unseen Design Studies. The Curvistan Bangkok...

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VIDEO: A New Porsche 919 Hybrid Is Upon Us!

Developed to follow in the steps of its Le Mans winning predecessors: The new 2017 Porsche 919 Hybrid is upon us! Carrying the same 2.0-liter V4 gasoline-powered engine and hybrid system, Porsche has optimized its energy recovery systems in the brakes and exhaust to feed even more power to the updated lithium-ion...

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Le Mans 24 Hours Race Week

Official group shot of the cars showing the full starting grid at Le Mans 24H

Without doubt, this race is recognised as the most important, the most charged and the one that everyone who is anybody in endurance racing wants to drive in or watch from the stands. In particular, this year, being the 99th year since its inception, there are great expectations and high...

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New Porsche Taycan GT with Weissach package

Porsche is expanding the model line-up of its all-electric sports sedan to include the Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package. The latter is built for the track and dispenses with the rear seats in favor of an even better power-to-weight ratio. At peak power, both...

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Dan Gurney 1931-2018

Solitude, 15 July1962: Dan Gurney behind the wheel of a Porsche 804 Formula 1 at the Solitude Dan Gurney, the well-known racing driver, passed away on 14 January 2018. Where does one start with a driver like Dan Gurney? He was an inspiration to many, admired by both rivals and...

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Porsche All-Electric Plans For The Decade

In a recent Porsche Annual Press Conference, Porsche AG Chairman of the Executive Board Oliver Blume made a few very interesting revelations. He talked about the plan that the company has laid out for themselves until 2030. During the same event, they happily announced that clients fully embraced the company’s...

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Porsche Rolls Out Track App to Taycan, Panamera and Cayenne Models

More Porsche owners now have the opportunity to record their lap times and hone their race craft on more than 300 racing circuits worldwide. This is down to the newly announced expanded rollout of the Porsche Track Precision App (PTPA). It is effective immediately and will include owners of the...

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Porsche Taycan: A Well-Timed Sales Superstar

When Porsche announced in 2015 with the Mission E Concept that they were deep in development of an electric vehicle that would put most other mid-market EVs to shame, they were not taken all that seriously. In fact, more than one media outlet chalked the statement up to posturing and...

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TopCar Unveils Final Porsche 911 Stinger GTR Limited Carbon Edition

The 13th and final Porsche 911 Stinger GTR Limited Carbon Edition have just been announced by Russian tuner TopCar Design. For this particular example, it was wrapped completely in green carbon fiber. It was August 2021 when TopCar announced the project of creating carbon-bodied 911 Turbo S. By January of...

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Porsche Official Car of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) announced today it will become the Official Car of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. Since 2011, Laguna Seca has been home to the Rennsport Reunion, the world’s largest ticketed gathering of Porsche enthusiasts. As part of the sponsorship, Porsche will support Friends...

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Fresh Update for Porsche’s Infotainment System

Porsche is refreshing its infotainment system, starting with the 911, Taycan, Cayenne and Panamera models. The sixth generation of Porsche Communication Management (PCM 6.0) comes with even more features and promises to be more versatile than ever. The optimized PCM user interface now includes coloured icons based on customer feedback....

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Porsche comes full circle with Team Perfect Circle

1969 Porsche 917 and 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster at The Capital hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa It’s funny how things have a way of working out perfectly on the spur of the moment. Recently we covered the Team Perfect Circle’s preparation for the forthcoming Kyalami 9 Hour on 23 November 2019....

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Porsche Experience Center coming to Singapore

Porsche announces Singapore as the location of its 11th Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) worldwide—and simultaneously the world’s first PEC, conceptualized from the onset to excite both local and regional Porsche customers and fans. The new PEC Singapore is set to bring more excitement to the future Changi precinct and aims...

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The 718 Cayman Market Just Turned Negative – Market Cooling Has Started

Boxster & Cayman Market Cooling Has Started

The year over year price change in the Porsche 718 Cayman market just turned negative. This phenomenon is of course not unique, used car prices and also exotic car prices have been flattening during the summer. If you bought a Porsche 718 Cayman last year, it is likely that you...

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911 GT3 RS Tribute to Carrera RS Package makes first U.S. appearance

911 GT3 RS Tribute to Carrera RS Package Porsche pulled the cover off the first 911 GT3 RS Tribute to Carrera RS Package to reach the U.S. The special offering pays homage to one of the most iconic of 911 models and was announced in 2022. Today it was shown...

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Electrification Remains Key To Porsche’s Expansion Strategy.

In 2022, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume announced that he expects 80% of the carmaker’s sales to be made up of EVs by 2030. It was an ambitious statement that reflected the market sentiment at the time. An increasing number of automakers were hopping on the EV bandwagon, releasing a slew...

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Porsche’s Project “Kili” still holds a world record

Turn Left or go home At 15:00, on a bitterly cold afternoon in December 2023, Porsche werks driver Romain Dumas had a decision to make: turn left or turn for home. But there are two catches. Turning around would mean failing to complete a mission four years in the making,...

Porsche Carrera Cup Rounds 3 And 4 Makes California Debut At Long Beach

This weekend, on April 8-10, the streets of Southern California will host the Porsche Carrera Cup North America Presented by the Cayman Islands. The classic silhouette of the Porsche 911 is not a rare sighting on the streets of Southern California, but this coming weekend is a little more special...

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André Hugo Loubser: 1940-2020

Two old friends – André Loubser hands a copy of his book ‘Kyalami’ to Sir Stirling Moss in the Drivers’ Club Lounge at the 2011 Goodwood Revival © Tony Willitt It is with great sadness that we bring you the news of André’s passing this last weekend. André was an...

Manthey

Manthey EMA enters the 24h Nürburgring

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...

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The Future of Porsche Powertrains: Hybrid, Electric, & Sustainable Fuel

Porsche, since its inception, has always been at the forefront of engineering and advancement. This might seem a bit counterintuitive to say, seeing as the last air-cooled 911 was the Type 993 that ended sales in 1998. Yet, just about 15 years earlier, they put out the absolutely revolutionary 959,...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsche Penske Motorsport dominates Road America

With its victory in the eighth round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Porsche has extended its lead in all championship standings. The two Porsche 963 cars from Proton Competition and JDC-Miller MotorSports finished in fifth and sixth positions, respectively. In the GTD-Pro class, the Porsche customer team AO Racing...

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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, features iconic Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts to feature rare Porsche 964 The Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 is an iconic sports car that has captured the hearts of car enthusiasts for generations. With its sleek design and impressive performance, it is no surprise that it has been chosen to appear in...

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Porsche Possibly Testing A Type 992 911 Sport Classic

Dutch YouTuber Automotive Mike captured a pretty special little Porsche 911 development car at the Nurburgring Nordschleife… Wearing the same camouflage as the Porsche Type 992 911 GT3 models being developed, this car does not seem to be as hardcore as those RS model. What it does have, however, is...

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2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed to celebrate 70 years of Porsche

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2008: Rothmans works Porsche 956 008, Kremer Racing Leyton House Porsche 962 CK6, Joest Racing Porsche 962 011 in the paddock before their run up the Hill The 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed will be particularly notable this year, as the nation’s favourite motoring event celebrates...

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Jörg Bergmeister’s first Daytona 24 victory

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...

Carrera Cup

Podium for John McCullagh in Snetterton Carrera Cup

John McCullagh announced his return to the Porsche Carrera Cup with a magnificent third-place finish for Round 8 of the UK’s fastest single-make racing series at the Snetterton circuit in Norfolk on 29/30 July. Starting in 13th position overall on the grid, John made a good start and began to...

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Porsche 911 GT2 RS “Clubsport 25”

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...

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Porsche Ibérica’s Cuarenta Edition

To mark its 40th anniversary, the subsidiary Porsche Ibérica has unveiled the Cuarenta Edition. It features a unique combination of exterior and interior colors and finishes, as well as exclusive logos inspired by Iberian history and culture. The creation of this 911 edition brought together experts from the market Porsche...

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Ayhacan Guven 2018 Porsche Carrera Cup France champion

After racing at Spa, Zandvoort, Dijon, Magny Cours and Barcelona, the Porsche teams and drivers went to the south of France for the season finale. The 2018 season of the Porsche Carrera Cup France ended last week at Le Castellet – Paul Ricard circuit, where Ayhacan Guven was declared the...

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Porsche Taycan GT3 Rendering Looks Awesome

Hopefully, Porsche Pays Attention The Porsche Taycan will come to the market as one of the company’s most highly-anticipated models ever. It’s an important car, too. It has a fully electric powertrain and the rumors say 600 hp. It will have a range of around 310 miles and can charge...

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Porsche wins in Japan

Six Hours – No mistakes At the Fuji Speedway in Japan, Laurens Vanthoor, André Lotterer and Kévin Estre took the flag in first place after a flawless 6-hour race. The trio travels to the final in Bahrain leading the standings, which puts them in an excellent position to take home...

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Porsche announces 2023 Deluxe Carrera Cup North America

2023 Carrera Cup is here Porsche Motorsport North America is set to contest its most dynamic Porsche Carrera Cup North America season to date. The premier one-make race series in the United States and Canada will be renamed the Porsche Deluxe Carrera Cup North America while also expanding its stage...

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A ‘First Timers’ view of the Goodwood Festival of Speed

I have always wondered, what the Goodwood FOS (Festival of Speed) was all about. Was it a race, a hill-climb, a demonstration of old race cars, or a car show? Well, I had the opportunity to find out this year. In this feature, a ‘First Timers’ view of the Goodwood...

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Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland

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...

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1958 Porsche 356A Brought Back To Life

Back in 2012 I found a car in Tuscon Arizona, it was a 1958 Porsche 356A T2 coupe. It was in terrible condition and was owned by a former gold miner by the name of Jonathan Marshall. The car had crates for floor panels, most of the interior was in...

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Mark Webber calls time on his racing career

Mark Webber ahead of his first competitive drive in the Porsche 919 Hybrid at the 2014 Silverstone 6-Hour race on 20 April that year. The #20 Porsche would finish third in its debut race At the end of the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship season Mark Webber will quit his...

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Porsche Carrera Cup France 2018 prize giving ceremony

The 2018 prize giving ceremony for the Porsche Carrera Cup France took place on Wednesday 30 January in Paris. Not only were all the main actors in this intensely competitive championship present for this occasion, but also the official Porsche works driver Patrick Pilet and other media, journalists and racing...

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Christmas gift ideas for the Porsche Enthusiast 2016

Yes, it is getting a little late and you had the best intentions of being better organised this year – but you still haven’t got all your Christmas presents. So, we want to help you with some Christmas gift ideas for the Porsche enthusiast. And here’s what we came up...

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The RUF GT Is the Porsche 911 GTS We Really Want

More Horsepower? Yes Please The Porsche 911 GTS is an excellent car, one you might think could not be made any better. Well, the tuner company RUF Automobile GmbH is here to prove you wrong. RUF’s new GT car is based on the Porsche 991 generation of the 911 GTS....

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718 Model Series Overflow Production Moving To Osnabrück

Porsche recently announced that parts of the production of the 718 model series will be moved from the Porsche main plant in Zuffenhausen to the Volkswagen site in Osnabrück, Lower Saxony. In order to meet the growing demand from all Porsche customers, starting from the middle of next year, in...

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The Full List of New Porsche 911 GT3 Colors

The announcement of a new 911 always gets us excited. The announcement of a new 911 GT3 is downright excitement-city for days on end. It has been two days since the announcement of the new 911 GT3 and we decided to go through the color options and see which one...

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Why Porsche Is Lowering Its EV Goals for 2030

Cutaway of the Porsche Taycan's powertrain

Summary: Porsche has scaled back its EV goals due to declining global EV sales and market uncertainties Porsche is prioritizing hybrid vehicles as a transition between gasoline and fully electric models Porsche will continue to produce the V8 Cayenne until 2030 Other manufacturers, like Volvo and Mercedes-Benz, are also adjusting...

Porsche’s new Macan raises the bar

Whether aerodynamics, connectivity, range, or driving dynamics, the innovations in the new Macan are setting benchmarks. At the same time, Porsche is working toward a strategic milestone with full electrification of this popular series. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content. Get Started...

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Porsche struggles at the 24 Hours of Le Mans

The stage was set Having just celebrated its 75th anniversary, Porsche was ready to put another overall win in the books a few days later during the Le Mans 24 Centenary. But for those that follow racing, you know all too well that it’s a cruel sport, and no amount...

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Porsche Experience Centers expand

The worldwide Porsche Experience Centers, currently nine in total, offer a fully rounded experience, from the curves of the demanding routes to the diverse world of brand experiences and tailor-made training courses. “Porsche is more than just a car. Porsche is a promise of a unique brand and product experience,”...

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Porsche Club of America Classifieds

Benefits of Joining the Porsche Club of America Of the many benefits for joining the Porsche Club of America, members find “The Mart” as one of their favorites. PCA’s Mart classifieds, both in print and online form, host a treasure trove of some of the best-kept Porsches, a wide array...

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Porsche Parade invades NYC

On Monday afternoon, a parade of rare Porsche models painted the streets of New York City purple in celebration of fashion’s biggest night out, the Met Gala, led by the new all-electric Macan. Along with the new all-electric Macan, the rally featured several standout vehicles from the magnificent Ingram Family...

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This Porsche GT2 RS Has Over A Thousand Horsepower!

In stock form, the 911 GT2 RS is one of Porsche’s most powerful road-going cars ever made. Its 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six cranks out 700 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. That power is fed to the rear wheels via a crisp seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. When it comes to its...

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Porsche’s Taycan production outpaced by demand

Demand for Porsche’s Taycan outpaces production For new-vehicle shoppers who have their eye on Porsche’s newest model — the all-electric Taycan — the sports car maker has a message: Be patient. Porsche estimates a 6-to 9-month wait for Taycan deliveries. Geopolitics and the pandemic conspired to kneecap Taycan sales last year. Porsche...

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Announcing the new 911 GT3 with Touring Package

The 911 GT3 with Touring Package was unveiled yesterday at the 67th International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany. Available exclusively with a manual six-speed gearbox, the new no-cost option extends the choice of models available to the 911 enthusiast, perhaps further highlighting the popularity of the manual gearbox in...

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The Next Purist Porsche: The Type 992 911 S/T Announced

Porsche is a company that loves special editions, this is something we all know. However, it is only once in a blue moon that they announce a special edition that isn’t a technology powerhouse, and instead looks back through the decades for inspiration. The last time it happened was in...

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The off-road Porsche that’s not a Cayenne, the new 2023 911 Dakar

2023 Porsche 911 Dakar Announced The latest 911 model variant proves its mettle where the pavement ends Atlanta. Porsche is celebrating a very special world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show – the new Porsche 911 Dakar, which feels equally at home on loose surfaces as it does on country...

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TECHART wins 2023 Auto Sport award

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...

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Porsche Korea’s World Class Service Center

One of the largest Porsche Service Centers of the world opened in Seongsu, Korea. It paves the way for an ambitious year for Porsche in the region, which will see a series of new model launches, the expansion of the dealer network and enhanced customer services. On the same day,...

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Celebrations for 75 Years of Porsche

Whether in Portugal, Brazil, China or Switzerland: the world of Porsche has been celebrating 75 Years of Porsche Sports Cars with events all over the globe. An excerpt of the highlights. Porsche Brazil Motorsport, music and art were united at the Porsche Fest in Brazil. The Interlagos race track in...

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Porsche’s GT4 e-Performance Missile

GT4 e-Performance The all-electric customer motorsport GT4 e-Performance offers a new way to excite fans worldwide. With variable power and all-wheel drive, the GT4 e-Performance is designed for various racing formats. Sprint races on a circuit, hill climbs on mountain roads, drift races in the snow: the Porsche GT4 e-Performance...

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Porsche’s New Classic Center

Together with the Glinicke Group, the sports car manufacturer opened the first Porsche Classic Center in Germany on Friday, 4 April 2025. An extensive offer of restorations, services and spare parts supply for classic Porsche models will start there. The opening strengthens the portfolio of providing customers of modern and...

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VIDEO: Porsche to offer 911 Dakar “Body Wraps”

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...

Motorsport & Racing

24 Hours of Le Mans 2022

The No. 8 Toyota (closest to the camera) leads the Hypercar class across the start line

Race day dawned with a blanket of morning mist covering the area. It was a crisp morning as I departed my accommodation to the east of Le Mans at around 07h15, and making my way towards the circuit, the pockets of mist became more sporadic. Approaching the airfield which lies...

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Porsche Carrera Cup France – Wins for Rovera and Hasse-Clot

The opening race of the 2018 Porsche Carrera Cup France season took place at Spa Francorchamps over the weekend of 4/5 May, accompanying the first round of the FIA World Endurance Super Season. The format for the weekend was the following: two free practices on Thursday, the qualifying sessions on...

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Manthey Performance Kit for 911 GT3 Reaches United States

First-hand testing at Porsche Experience Centers Owners of the Type-992 911 GT3 in the United States have, for the first time, the option to upgrade their car with a performance kit developed by Manthey-Racing through a Manthey-certified Porsche Center. The Manthey Performance Kit elevates the already impressive racetrack performance to...

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Concours Masters at Salon Privé celebrates 70 years of Porsche

The 2018 Concours Masters at Salon Privé on Saturday, 1 September will celebrate 70 years of Porsche with a spectacular timeline of models. The Stuttgart manufacturer has achieved much within the past seven decades, and as a relatively small player in its early years, the company’s race cars would frequently...

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Manthey Shakedown of 911 GT3 R

As part of the official DTM test and media days from the first to the second of April at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben, Manthey started the 2025 season for the first time with three cars and a new driver lineup. After a day of media productions, Ayhancan Güven (Turkey), Thomas...

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SpeedSport Tuning Expands HQ and Racing Services

Three decades and counting Over the past 30 years, SpeedSport Tuning has transformed from a small Porsche “neighborhood garage” to a highly respected company serving street, competition, and vintage enthusiasts. With current gross sales exceeding $7M annually, their attention to detail and customer service continues to be a recipe for...

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2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Unveiled at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show

Porsche also came to surprise everyone with them dropping the curtains of their newest Cayenne, which now happens to bear their acclaimed Turbo moniker, the 2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. When Porsche car bears a Turbo moniker it would only mean that that car will have mind-blowing performance, and does it...

Motorsport & Racing

Kyalami 9 Hour – Revival of a Great Classic

Kyalami Racing Circuit – 2019 Last held officially as a 9-hour race back in 1982, Kyalami will play host to the revival of a great classic endurance race next month, the Kyalami 9 Hour. Run by the masters of the international endurance motor racing scene today, the SRO Motorsport Group,...

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Nardò Technical Center Turns 5

Located in Southern Italy, the Nardò Technical Center, owned by Porsche and operated by Porsche Engineering, celebrates its 50th anniversary today. Originally opened on July 1, 1975, NTC has consistently set the benchmark in vehicle testing and development of the automotive industry worldwide. 20 test tracks and more Today, NTC...

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USA round of the FIA World Endurance Championship

Both Porsche 963s fielded by the Porsche Penske Motorsport finished in the points at the USA round of the FIA World Endurance Championship. The No. 6 hybrid prototype charged from P14 on the grid to cross the finish line in sixth place on the Circuit of the Americas. The identical...

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Porsche Celebrates “50 Years of Turbo”

A visit to Porsche at the Retro Classics in Stuttgart is always a journey through time. This year, the sports car manufacturer will be celebrating its anniversary “Beyond Performance – 50 Years of Porsche Turbo” at the trade fair for classic car fans and sports car enthusiasts, presenting impressive exhibits...

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Porsche’s Electrification Expands with Future Hybrid 911

by Rex McAfee Resistance is Futile: While “change” is not something we humans necessarily like, it is a prerequisite to survival. Striving to be a market leader, Porsche has been facing the reality of designing cleaner and more sustainable products for decades. By 2025 more than half of all new...

People & Profiles

Hans Mezger: 1929 to 2020

Porsche mourns the death of Hans Mezger – this photo was taken in 2007 It was with great sadness that the motoring and motorsport world learned last week of the passing of Hans Mezger, Porsche engineer extraordinaire. He died at the age of 90 years, having grown up and lived...

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Porsche Carrera World Cup Returns!

The Porsche Carrera World Cup is back. Fifteen years after the inaugural gathering of 911 GT3 Cup cars from around the world, the second edition will be held on the first weekend of March 2026. From its 2011 debut on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the Porsche Carrera World Cup now heads...

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Lease this 1973 Porsche 911 RS Carrera!

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...

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Spy Photos indicate Porsche Panamera is set for another Refresh.

Porsche has been investing significant funds in its EV programs, but that doesn’t mean its internal combustion lineup will disappear anytime soon. Porsche engineers have been spotted testing a Panamera, suggesting that a third generation of the fastback sedan may just be on the way. The current Panamera has been...

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Porsche Macan Electric awarded Best EV

The Porsche Macan Electric compact crossover SUV has been chosen as the Best EV in MotorWeek’s annual Drivers’ Choice Awards. To be considered for an award, all vehicles must first go through MotorWeek’s testing process, and potential candidates must excel in multiple subjective and objective elements within their respective segments....

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202 MPH Panamera GTS announced!

Porsche is launching the most powerful and exciting Panamera models, including the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid and the Panamera GTS. The Panamera GTS’s particularly performance-focused calibration aims to set new standards for driver engagement and agility. The Turbo S E-Hybrid, in turn, impresses by spanning the range from luxurious comfort...

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Taycan Turbo GT

The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT will be the new Formula E safety car. At the double header in Berlin on 11 and 12 May, the most powerful production Porsche of all time will assume the role of safety car in the all-electric world championship. The new Taycan was presented in...

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RUF-restored Porsche 901 Wins at Pebble Beach

Oldest in existence Alois Ruf’s cherished 1963 Porsche 901 prototype, the oldest in existence and formerly owned by Ferdinand Piëch, secured two distinguished awards at the recent Pebble Beach Concours. This 1963 Porsche 901 “Quickblau” prototype, under the guardianship of Alois Ruf Jr., Chief of RUF Automobile, clinched the Art...

Motorsport & Racing

The 2022 Porsche Cayman GT4 ePerformance: The Next Step In the Mission R Program

All images courtesy of Porsche Newsroom It would not be surprising if you haven’t heard of the Mission R Program. As companies under the umbrella of the VW Group are all headed towards electric vehicles and those powered by sustainable fuels, the big sports car companies, Audi and Porsche, have...

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Porsche Milestone: One-Millionth 911

The one-millionth Porsche 911 (Porsche 911 Carrera S in Irish Green)

It’s called, ‘being in the right place at the right time’! Only the previous day, I had spent photographing the most iconic bunch of Porsche race cars, from Le Mans 24-Hour winners to top international competition cars. It was while I was waiting for the first of the cars to...

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Porsche Classic Communication Announces New Products

Porsche Classic offers new infotainment systems: Since 2020, Porsche Classic has offered two infotainment systems for many of the brand’s vintage and modern classic cars with Porsche Classic Communication Management (PCCM) and Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus (PCCM Plus). Among other features, these retrofitted devices enable the use of Apple...

Singer Vehicle Design

Singer Celebrates 300th Restoration

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....

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The Flat-8 Porsche Supercar that never happened

Successor to the 918…. almost Automakers are rarely willing to talk about canceled projects, let alone share so many tidbits pertaining to ultra-secret cars that never saw the light of production day. Thankfully, Porsche shared with renowned journalist Steve Sutcliffe from The Intercooler some juicy details about a supercar that...

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Breaking: New 2025 Porsche Taycan revealed

Highlights Recuperation increased to up to 400 kW at high speeds Increased 105 kWh Performance Battery Plus capacity Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph is up to 0.6 seconds faster, depending on the model. The Taycan Turbo S develops up to 938 hp and goes from 0 to 60 mph...

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Change at Porsche Motorsport

Romain Dumas, Neel Jani and Marc Lieb drove their #2 Porsche 919 Hybrid to second place in 6-Hours of Silverstone 2016, but were elevated to first place when the winning Audi was disqualified It was announced today (25 November 2016) by Porsche Motorsport, that Romain Dumas and Marc Lieb will...

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Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport World premiere in Los Angeles

The new Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport celebrated its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 28 November 2018. The near standard 700 hp racing version of the road-legal 911 GT2 RS sports car is limited to just 200 units, and can be run at clubsport events as...

Machine Revival

Porsche 911 builder Machine Revival celebrates its 10th anniversary

In a world of horsepower ratings, Nürburgring lap times, and numerous statistics that often don’t tell the complete story, it’s refreshing to see a company prioritize something other than numbers. Delve into their website, and phrases such as “driving pleasure” and “art inspired” describe their philosophy. French automobile specialist Machine...

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Porsche Confirmed a Manual for the Carrera S and 4S Models

Yes, the Stick Is Available The manual transmission of the 992-generation 911 from Porsche was already promised but now it has been confirmed. The company finally released the information about the manual transmission. The U.S. will receive the manual transmission before other markets in the world. Euro-spec 911s could get...

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Porsche Cannot Product Anymore Electric Cars in 2022

Porsche recently set a goal for 80% of its sales to be electric by 2030. Porsche delivered just over 300,000 vehicles globally last year, and 41,296 of them were the all-electric Taycan, which even sold more globally than the Porsche 911 last year. After launching the Taycan and seeing the strong...

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