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Thrilling finale to the 2018 Porsche Supercup in Mexico

Perhaps it was inevitable that Michael Ammermüller took the title, but there was a thrilling finale to the 2018 Porsche Supercup in Mexico. Consisting of two rounds, one on Saturday and one on Sunday, the title went down to the wire in the final round on Sunday. Round 9 on...

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Porsche Could Reveal a 911 Speedster In New York

The Concept Finally Comes To Life The Porsche 911 Speedster concept was a beautiful example of what a speedster would look like from the brand. Now it seems that the company will debut the production model of the car at the New York Auto Show. The production model of the...

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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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2013 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

2013 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Stuttgart. The dynamic range of the new 911 Turbo models1) multiplied by the driving pleasure offered by an open-top sports car: This is the succinct formula behind the two new leading 911 Cabriolet models. Some 50 years after the 911 first made its début and...

Kalmar Automotive

Milan to London in the KALMAR 9X9

“We test in public” The end of November marked yet another milestone for the KALMAR 9X9, the next installment in a journey that started three years ago. At the genesis of the project Jan Kalmar had a clear target, create a usable tribute road car with hypercar performance, but also...

Carrera Cup

Spa victory for Porsche Junior Dennis Olsen

As the season approaches its latter stages, the duel for the crown of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup has come to a head. Porsche Junior Dennis Olsen (N/Walter Lechner Racing Team) won round seven and eight at Spa-Francorchamps/Belgium in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. On Saturday, 26 August 2017, he...

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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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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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2020 Porsche 911 GTS Spotted Without Camo

Best Porsche 911? Porsche has plenty of variations of the 911, and the new 992 version of the car is still seeing those different versions roll out. Recently, Carscoops shared an image of the Porsche 911 GTS without any camo wrap on it. The car has been spotted out testing...

Porsche Taycan

Death Valley to the Artic Circle

Before the extensively revamped version of the Taycan comes to market in spring 2024, the all-electric sports car is currently undergoing final intensive testing. The sports sedan, Cross Turismo and Sport Turismo models of the new generation have put in some 3.6 million test kilometers on proving grounds, racetracks and...

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Luftgekühlt 5

Luftgekühlt 4, Port of Los Angeles, 7 May 2017 This year’s venue for the Luftgekühlt 5 gathering will be the recently opened Ganahl Lumber Company South Bay at 2600 Del Amo Blvd in Torrance, CA. Luft 5 will be taking place on Sunday 22 April 2018 from 09h00-15h00. Luftgekühlt 4,...

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New Macan revealed

The new Macan is finally here, and while numbers never tell the complete story, they are impressive: Two versions of the all-electric SUV celebrate their world premiere Fully electric powertrains with up to 630 hp and 833 lb.-ft. 100 kWh battery and up to 270 kW charging performance Porsche Driver...

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2013 TechArt 911 Carrera 4 Coupé

2013 TechArt 911 Carrera 4 Coupé TECHART Automobildesign presents its individualization program for Porsche 911 Carrera 4 models. The valve-controlled TECHART Exhaust System Racing with central outflow, the TECHART Noselift System, carbon fibre interior styling packages in new attractive colours and illuminated TECHART door entry guards complete the TECHART Aerodynamic...

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Building the perfect 718 RS Sypder

Just for you Like a little kid pointing through the display case at a donut shop, it’s a primal urge to want something “just for you.” Porsche has long been quite savvy with their personalization options. For those with can afford the best, Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program was set up in...

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Spy Shot: 2026 Porsche 911 Cup Car

The new Porsche 911 Cup will make its world debut this summer. The comprehensively optimized one-make cup race car based on the current 992.2 generation of the 911 has already largely completed its development phase. The 911 Cup will be used in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and in selected...

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2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport (Type 981)

The power of the Cayman GT4 Clubsport is powered by a 3.8-litre mid-mounted flat engine developing 385 hp (283 kW) with a maximum torque of 420 Nm giving a top speed of 295 km/h. This model cannot be registered for road use, and as a result it has been adapted...

Kalmar Automotive

Porsche RS-6 debuted

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...

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Porsche Carrera Cup France 2018 Season Preview

As the main racing championships are about to begin the 2018 season, the Porsche Carrera Cup France has seen its first collective Testing Day on the circuit of Nevers Magny Cours, on the 20 March. Despite poor weather all over France, the Porsche Carrera Cup France 2018 test day was held...

Porsche History

Dr. Wolfgang Porsche reflects on 75 years of Porsche

9:11 Podcast In the current episode of the 9:11 Porsche Podcast, Dr. Wolfgang Porsche talks about the company’s history, the current anniversary year, and his 80th birthday. Dr. Wolfgang Porsche embodies ‘75 years of Porsche sports cars in a very special way. He has witnessed the entire history of the...

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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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FOR SALE: 2007 Porsche 911 GT3

Don’t Wait for the New GT3 Just a little bit ago, I published a story about the new GT3 from Porsche, but the simple fact of the matter is that you can buy a really great GT3 right now. This particular 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 is currently for sale on...

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Porsche Expands Its Real Estate Footprint With The First Porsche Design Tower In Asia

Porsche Design, a subsidiary of Porsche AG, has partnered with Ananda Development in Thailand to unveil the Porsche Design Tower Bangkok. The premium luxury residential development, featuring duplex and quadplex units, will be located on Sukhumvit Soi 38. It’s one of the most prestigious addresses in the capital city of...

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Porsche announces new Macan EV models

Porsche has expanded the model range for its first all-electric SUV. The nimble new rear-wheel-drive Macan is joined by the Macan 4S, which will slot in between the existing Macan 4 and the Macan Turbo. Like the two other models introduced at the start of 2024, the 4S is equipped...

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The Electric Hypercar Porsche Designed – But For A Video Game.

Porsche has finally unveiled its take on an electric hypercar. It’s called the Porsche Vision Gran Turismo, but there’s a caveat. As implied by the name, this concept has been wholly designed for use in the gaming world. It is expected to be one of the showcase cars in the...

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Breaking: Porsche reveals the new 2024 Cayenne

Porsche has fundamentally overhauled the third generation of the Cayenne with comprehensive changes to the powertrain, chassis, design and equipment. This has further extended not only on-road and off-road performance but also luxurious everyday comfort. Porsche has thoroughly refined its successful luxury SUV. The new Cayenne debuts with a highly...

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First Three Quarters See Rise In Delivery Numbers

Porsche saw a slight rise in delivery numbers at the end of the third quarter. Overall, there were 221,512 Porsche units delivered in the first nine months of 2022 which is a 2 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Porsche saw the most significant increase in deliveries...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsche & F1: Why The Dream Is Not As Dead As It Seems

While Audi has been making waves recently by agreeing to buy up a majority share of the Sauber F1 team, Porsche and Red Bull Racing could not seem to come to an agreement. Despite there being a multitude of reasons why the deal fell through, the biggest takeaway is that...

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Porsche’s Much-Awaited Formula One Return

Official Porsche rendering of a Porsche liveried F1 car.

Conseil de la Concurrence from Morocco recently published some documents that disclosed Porsche’s interest in acquiring a 50% stake in Red Bull’s team. Although there is no official confirmation that Porsche plans to enter F1 in 2026, it is pretty much confirmed by now. VW Group’s former CEO Herbert Diess...

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The New 992.2 911 GTS Powertrain In Detail

Whenever Porsche brings out a new powertrain, be it the first performance hybrid in the 918 Spyder, the all-electric dual motor system of the Taycan, or other innovations like variable-vane turbos in the 991 Turbo, we love to dig into the technical details and available data. In this aspect, the...

Porsche 935 Tribute

Stunning Porsche 935 Tribute Liveries

Feast Your Eyes on These Porsche 935 Tribute Colors The modern 935 Clubsport from Porsche is a car that’s simply to die for. It’s drop-dead gorgeous and features a 700 hp and a body reminiscent of the legendary Porsche 935/78. Now the modern car will really look the part thanks...

Porsche Vision 357

Porsche Vision 357 Speedster: purism meets e-performance

Porsche Vision 357 Goodwood debut Celebrating three decades of the renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed, Porsche presents the Porsche Vision 357 Speedster, a companion to the enclosed Porsche Vision 357 that kicked off the manufacturer’s own anniversary festivity. The Vision 357 Speedster stands as a tribute to the 356 in...

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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...

Porsche History

Petersen Museum’s “We are Porsche” exhibit

In collaboration with Porsche Cars North America, the never-seen-before display – named “We are Porsche” – will celebrate the storied marque’s 75th anniversary and feature the key models and personalities behind the brand’s success. “We Are Porsche” opens to the public on April 16 at the Petersen Automotive Museum and...

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VIDEO: BMW Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Passes Porsche and AMG in New Ad

It’s a Wagon with 608 hp The BMW Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD doesn’t look any more intimidating than any other wagon, but it hides a secret that you’re bound to find out about the moment you touch the throttle. The car has a 608 hp and 590 lb-ft of...

People & Profiles

Gérard Larrousse celebrates his 80th birthday

Gérard Larrousse (2017) Former Porsche works driver, Gérard Larrousse, celebrates his 80th birthday on Saturday 23 May 2020. Gérard Gilles Marie Armand Larrousse was born in 1940 in Lyon, where his father ran a textile factory. “I was fascinated by motorbikes and sports cars from a young age but my...

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Porsche wins multiple Car and Driver 10-Best awards

Porsche is one of the most recognized brands in Car and Driver’s 10-Best history The Porsche 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman models have once again been selected as recipients of the prestigious Car and Driver 10Best award. This marks the 20th time in a row that the mid-engined sports car...

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VIDEO: A Perfect Partnership – Porsche’s Nick Tandy On How Mobil 1 Powers The 919 Hybrid Evo

Mobil 1 The Grid attended the recent Festival of Porsche at Brands Hatch, where 2015 Le Mans winner Nick Tandy got his hands on an enhanced version of the 919, dubbed the ‘Evo’. Olivier Champenois, LMP1 Performance Engineer at Porsche, and David Tsurusaki, Global Motorsports Technology Manager at ExxonMobil, explain...

Sonderwunsch

000 Commission announced for 911 Turbo S coupe (992)

Presenting the 000 Commission, a 911 Turbo S coupe edited by 000 in collaboration with Porsche Sonderwunsch. Available only in conjunction with the Lightweight Package and select optional equipment, this group of exterior and interior touches celebrates David Donner’s extraordinary win at the 100th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and...

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1016 Industries Debuts new 992 Turbo S Aero Components

Reviewed & edited by Rex McAfee 3-D Printed Carbon Recognized worldwide throughout the automotive industry for their 3D-printed carbon fiber designs, 1016 Industries is pleased to present the all-new carbon-fiber 992 Turbo S Aero by 9Design. Adapting features from the 992 GT3, the new Turbo S features aerodynamically optimized elements...

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Breaking: 3rd gen Panamera E-Hybrid released

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...

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Porsche Has Ended The 718 Boxster & Cayman In Europe

Porsche has regrettably announced today that the Type 982 718 Boxster and Cayman are no more, at least in the European Union. The cars will still be available in other regions of the globe for the remainder of 2024, however. Citing the new EU cybersecurity laws, which are extremely strict...

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Porsche Will Offer the Cayman and Boxster With a Flat-Six Engine

Porsche Fans, Rejoice! Porsche appears to have made a decision that will thrill sports car enthusiasts and Porsche enthusiasts everywhere. The company will bring it’s silky smooth flat-six to the Boxster and the 718 Cayman. The flat-six mill will be in a car that sits below the model line toppers...

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The 2022 Porsche GT3 Remains a Sports Car for Purists

Porsche has just released the full details of the 2022 911 GT3 and we couldn’t be more excited. This morning, Porsche had a live stream to unveil the latest iteration of the 911 GT3 here are the details from the event. The new GT3 does have some newly added features...

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Porsche scores fourth place at Macau

Porsche scores fourth place at Macau in the 2018 FIA GT World Cup in Macau. In a fiercely contested race on the Guia Circuit, works driver Earl Bamber narrowly missed out on claiming a podium spot. Mathieu Jaminet concluded his maiden outing in the Macau race in seventh position, while...

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Custom Porsche 993 Turbo pays homage to New York

Celebrated for its exceptional engineering and iconic “911 silhouette,” the Porsche 993 Turbo is one of the most respected sports cars in history. The final evolution of Porsche’s legendary air-cooled engines featured twin turbos and elevated standards in performance, handling, and reliability. Luxury brand Aimé Leon Dore’s restoration of one...

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Meet the Subtle Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Package

Porsche never fails to impress us when it comes to creating niches with their introduction of a new edition 911 based GT3, the Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Package. It’s the car for drivers who wants only pure performance and does not concern themselves about any aesthetics. Porsche really answers 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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VIDEO: Drag Race: Porsche Taycan Turbo S VS Tesla Model S Cheetah Stance

While we keep saying that manufacturer quoted 0 to 60 times really don’t mean all that much, CarWow keeps doing drag races between cars, and honestly, as we have reported many times, we don’t get sick of them. This time, they’ve pitted the two “fastest” electric cars against one another,...

Carrera Cup

Porsche Carrera Cup Breaks Record

Saturday disqualification For Janne Stiak, round six of the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland at the Sachsenring was somewhat of a rollercoaster. He crossed the finish line in third place on Saturday but was later disqualified after his car failed technical scrutineering. Sunday Comeback On Sunday, he drove to a...

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Porsche 356 Goes All-Electric But Keeps Its Manual Gearbox.

Electrogenic, a UK firm is responsible for the conversion of this classic 1963 Porsche 356 into a full-blown EV. The car shop swapped out the car’s Boxer-Four engine in favour of an electric motor and battery pack. The Porsche 356 is the forebear of the legendary 911 sports car. The...

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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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Bugatti & Porsche Officially Suspend Production

As coronavirus continues to spread across Europe, both Bugatti in France, and Porsche in Germany, have released press statements regarding the suspension of production. Bugatti, after the French government this week imposed severe restrictions on which business could remain open, was already winding down production on their own. The reason...

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2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid

More Powerful Than Most 911s We’re pretty firm believers that sports cars are always going to be more enticing than SUVs, but the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid that Porsche recently released wants to challenge that assertion. The SUV is a super-powerful hybrid that can sprint to 60 mph in...

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Porsche Penske Motorsport: Tire Strategy Is Key

Season opener in Qatar Porsche Penske Motorsport has completed the preparatory test drives, the so-called prologue. The season opener in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) is just around the corner. The 10-hour ‘Qatar 1812 km race starts this Friday (28 February) in Doha. Porsche returns to the Lusail International...

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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 Endurance Trophy Nürburgring heats up

Fog delays start The 69th ADAC Westfalenfahrt was the fifth race of the season for the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring (PETN), in which 27 participants competed in the classes Cup 2 and Cup 3. The four-hour race, which is part of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), started with a 45-minute delay...

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...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsche 911 GT3 R Dominates Customer Season

In the 2024 season, the Porsche 911 GT3 R established itself as the standard-bearer in the world’s premier endurance racing series. Represented by the seasoned customer teams Manthey and AO Racing, the 911 claimed championship titles in both the FIA World Endurance Championship (LMGT3 class) and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar...

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Announcing the All-New Porsche 718 Boxster & Cayman Style Editions

Today Porsche revealed two new versions of their popular mid-engine 718 models, for the 2023 model year we’ll be getting the new Porsche 718 Boxster Style Edition and 718 Cayman Style Edition, but before you run to your local Porsche dealership outside of Europe, be prepared for a longer waiting...

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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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Macans Attack Montenegro

The all-electric Macan takes on one of the greatest roads in Europe – the twisting, turning Kotor Serpentine Road in Montenegro. Bordering the warm waters of the Adriatic Sea, the winding roads and stunning scenery of the Montenegrin Littoral are a hidden gem for travelers. And at the heart of...

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This Porsche 357 Speedster Study Is the Porsche You Didn’t Know You Needed

The Future of the Porsche Speedster If there’s one thing you need in your life in the future, it’s this Porsche 357 Speedster. The rendering comes from Clement Lacour and hints at what the future of the Porsche speedster could be. It’s absolutely gorgeous, and we hope Porsche takes it...

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Porsche and TAG Heuer pay tribute to the Carrera Panamericana

Based on the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, two exceptional cars have been made in collaboration with Porsche Latin America. The car with racing number 154 is celebrating its premiere this weekend at Rennsport Reunion 7, the big fan meet-up at the Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca in California. 70 years ago,...

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Porsche Speedster lives on

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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The New 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Simply put, the newest Porsche 911 GT3 RS is designed to give maximum performance on and off the track. Porsche took everything they learned from motorsports in terms of technology and concepts for the new 911 GT3 RS. Though it was equipped with a high-revving naturally aspired engine developed from...

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Why 2024 Is One Of Porsche’s Most Important Years Ever

Porsche, for lack of a better term, is on a roll. They are one of the few companies that make EVs that are seeing consistent or increased sales as well as being diversified across at least three different segments of cars. They are pretty much the most dominant company in...

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New Porsche Communication Management Features

Porsche is improving the digital user experience in the 911, Taycan, Panamera, and Cayenne model series for the model year change. The fundamentally revised Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system is more performant and offers access to the Porsche App Center. Other new features include Dolby Atmos® for an improved sound...

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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...

Kalmar Automotive

Kalmar reveals its latest 400bhp 911 restomod

Raw to the bone Welcome to a classic Porsche that’s listened to the entire Greatest Hits Of 911 album. It’s the next Kalmar Automotive 7-97, and – long story short – it’s lovely, despite any misgivings you might harbour about yet another bespoke 911. The 7-97 refers to Tom Kristensen’s Le Mans...

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Porsche sets a world record on the Nürburgring

Porsche set a new record for road-approved sports cars on the 20.6-kilometre Nürburgring Nordschleife in the 911 GT2 RS on September 20. The record time of 6 minutes and 47.3 seconds was achieved in the presence of a notary and surpassed even Porsche’s own expectations. Frank-Steffen Walliser, Vice President Motorsport...

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Complete Your Porsche Taycan With a $15,000 Carbon Fiber Body Kit

When in Doubt, Add Carbon Fiber The base Porsche Taycan 4S starts at $103,800 with the Turbo edition bumping the price up to $150,900 and the Turbo S edition cranking that price up to $185,000; close to double the base models price. If that isn’t enough clink for your wallet and...

Porsche Life

Taycan slashes old record at Nürburgring

26 seconds faster Porsche development driver Lars Kern has outdone himself at the Nürburgring: driving a pre-series Taycan, he posted a lap time of 7:07.55 minutes on the Nordschleife. This official lap time is a whopping 26 seconds faster than he was on his last record drive, in a Taycan...

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Check out the Oldest Surviving Car worked on by Ferdinand Porsche

The Porsche Museum has just acquired a significant addition to its permanent exhibition. It is the oldest surviving car that Ferdinand Porsche ever worked on during a lifetime spent in the automobile industry. Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany The car is the Egger-Lohner C.2 Phaeton, also known as the Porsche...

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Two New Porsche Type 992 911 Models Coming Soon

Porsche is swinging for the fences this year, it seems. Not only is the Cayman GTS out, the new Cayman GT4 RS is coming, the new 911 Turbo S is out, and the Taycan is taking the EV world by storm. So what’s left for them to do? Why, announce...

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Redman Reunites with the Gulf 917

Key Moments from the Porsche Club of America Event Below: Tech ED Event Organizer John Mueller introduces the program and event moderator Jay Gillotti. Brian Redman is a world class storyteller, a colorful, entertaining man with a bottomless well of interesting and amusing tales of his motor racing experiences. A...

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The New Porsche 911 GT3 Went Around the Nardo Ring at 186MPH for 17 Hours

Porsche’s new 911 GT3 was recently put under some serious stress testing at Volkswagen’s notorious Nardo Ring test track located in Italy. The team at Porsche ran the car for 5000km (3,107 miles) at 186mph and only stopping for fuel. This means the car spent a total of nearly 17...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsche Penske Motorsport Unveils The Porsche 963

The new Porsche 963 has now been unleashed by the Porsche Penske Motorsport team to claim victory in the greatest endurance races in the world. Starting 2023, two of the hybrid LMDh-spec prototypes will be competing in both the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship. On Friday,...

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Porsche RS Celebration at the London Concours 2023

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...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsche Motorsport X Iron Dames

Porsche X Iron Dames – because every dream matters” is a slogan that represents the close collaboration between Porsche Motorsport and the renowned initiative to promote women in motorsport. The project kicks off with the start of the Asian Le Mans Series next weekend in Sepang, Malaysia. Four fast female...

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Porsche Cayenne’s future is diverse

For more than twenty years, the Cayenne has been characterized by its ability to provide a broad range of qualities: characteristic Porsche driving performance, excellent comfort in everyday driving, and great capability when driving off-road. The future models of the SUV will seamlessly continue this success story, retaining all of...

Porsche Mission X

Mission X concept to debut at Rennsport Reunion 7

Porsche’s EV Hypercar to center stage The exciting Mission X concept study will visit the U.S. for the first time this fall, celebrating its U.S. debut at Rennsport Reunion 7 at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey, California from September 28 to October 1. “Rennsport is the perfect location to...

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Porsche Legend: Kurt Ahrens

In 1969, Kurt Ahrens won the 1000-kilometer race on the Österreichring for Porsche, which is considered a milestone in the sports car manufacturer’s history. Today he celebrates his 85th birthday. Humble and fast Kurt Ahrens is considered a down-to-earth, honest team player with a keen flair for the technical. In...

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World premiere of the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS

With a clear focus on motorsport, the Porsche Motorsport department will present its latest project at the Geneva Motor Show, the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Following in the revered tradition of RS derivatives of the 911 coupe, the new model combines a race car chassis with a track-proven, high-revving,...

People & Profiles

Dr. Wolfgang Porsche turns 80

80 years strong Porsche Newsroom: “The Porsche myth lives and will never perish!” – Dr. Wolfgang Porsche made this legendary promise to the Porsche team in Zuffenhausen in July 2009 and gave them confidence in difficult times. Today, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Porsche AG is celebrating his...

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Porsche’s 60-million-dollar investment pays off

Having just visited Porsche Experience Center LA for probably the twelfth time, I can’t think of another company’s permanent marketing exercise that has been this successful in the automotive car space. While something like the Mercedes Benz installation at Pebble Beach Lodge every year is something to behold during car...

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Donner’s Porsche 911 Turbo S Lightweight Vs. Pikes Peak

Even before the 2022 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, it has already been reported that David Donner will attempt to beat the production car record at the 100th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in the latest Porsche 911 flagship. The time to beat was 10 minutes and 18.488 seconds which was...

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The Tesla Model S Is Faster Than the Porsche Taycan at the Nurburgring

It’s Not as Stock Model S In recent testing by Tesla, the company managed to get a Model S around the Nurburging track in just 7 minutes and 23 seconds, according to The Supercar Blog. That’s a full 20 seconds faster than the Porsche Taycan. Tesla has two Model S...

Auction News

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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Porsche mourns Peter W. Schutz

Peter W. Schutz, CEO of Porsche from 1981-1987 (ca.1984) Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG this week announced the death of Peter W. Schutz. The former President and CEO of Porsche AG passed away on 29 October 2017 at the age of 87. Schutz is perhaps best remembered for his...

Singer Vehicle Design

Porsche agrees to Build Engines for Singer

Singer Vehicle Design has entered into a historic agreement with Porsche Motorsport North America. It is a partnership that will see Porsche assemble engines for the California-based automobile company. The move represents a big win for Singer and will only elevate its status as a top-notch specialty vehicle manufacturer. Singer...

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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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Spy Shots – Is that a New Facelift for the Porsche 911?

Car spotters have sighted what appears to be a facelifted Porsche 911 (992 generation) cabriolet. The sports car was out testing in the frigid temperatures of Northern Europe. It follows recent sightings of the 911 Coupe (Turbo and Carrera) prototypes, pointing to an upcoming refresh for the entire model lineup....

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Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup

A high-profile guest driver will tackle the third round of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup: The ex-Formula 1 driver Timo Glock is returning to take on the seasoned specialists at the Red Bull Ring. From 28 to 30 June 2024, Glock will contest the international one-make cup at the wheel...

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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...

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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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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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Live stream event: 75 Years of Porsche sports cars

75 years of challenges and success Porsche is celebrating a success story that is characterized by a pioneering spirit, engineering acumen, and courage. 75 years ago, Ferry Porsche realized his dream of a sports car. With the Porsche 356 No.1 Roadster, he and his team laid the foundation for the...

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The new Porsche 718 Boxster

Twenty years after the launch of the original Porsche Boxster, a new generation of Boxster was introduced in January 2016, with first deliveries in the UK scheduled for the spring of this year. Up until last year, the Boxster was powered by a 6-cylinder boxer engine, but this new generation...

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Up close and personal with “Mirage” from Transformers

After debuting in its famed role in “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”, the Autobot Mirage and the movie car, a 911 Carrera RS 3.8 (964), will join a cast of legendary cars on display at Rennsport Reunion 7. The Autobot, Mirage, takes the form of the classic Porsche 911 Carrera...

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New RUF 993 LED Lighting

Plug-n-Play Legendary supercar manufacturer RUF Automobile is thrilled to debut a new globally homologated plug-and-play LED lighting system for the classic Porsche 993 model range. Approved by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and the Economic Commission for Europe (ECE), this lighting system meets all necessary safety criteria and can...

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