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2024 Macan Turbo EV
Porsche is in a unique situation in the marketplace today, in that they are somehow continuing to see success in EV sales. For those unaware, the EV market as a whole has stalled out over the past two years, as the buying public is showing much more interest in sustainable...
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...
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,”...
Round four at WeatherTech Raceway, Laguna Seca, brought adrenalin levels back up to “red line” for Porsche enthusiasts lucky enough to watch the weekend unfold. This iconic course near the Monterey peninsula has challenged the world’s greatest racers since 1957 when it took over the duties from nearby Pebble Beach,...
Owners of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS in the U.S. can now order an optional kit developed by Manthey through authorized Porsche Centers, which will also handle the installation. The kit is intended to offer an even greater level of performance and driver confidence on track. Additionally, both U.S. Porsche...
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...
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...
Tailored fit Porsche is reinforcing its strategic commitment to the Chinese market at the Auto China 2024 exhibition in Beijing. This dedication is exemplified through several key initiatives, including the introduction of a tailored China version of the latest Taycan model, the debut of the all-electric Macan to the market,...
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...
Ten years after its launch, the Porsche Macan is heading into its second model generation, now in all-electric form. Through its progressive, timeless design, characteristic Porsche performance, long-distance range and high everyday practicality, the new Macan 4 and the new Macan Turbo aim to completely fulfil the requirements of Porsche customers choosing...
At Porsche, the “GTS” designation—short for Gran Turismo Sport—signifies enhanced dynamism and long-distance performance. The Cayenne fundamentally embodies the dual characteristics of a high-performance sports car and a versatile all-terrain SUV. However, the GTS models traditionally emphasize superior on-road performance. Equipped with a robust drive system, meticulously calibrated handling, and...
The new Panamera is both a sports car and a touring sedan – and thanks to the new Porsche Active Ride chassis, it offers a driving experience that sets new standards. Sports car and touring sedan, agility plus comfort – this is the goal of the Porsche Panamera. When it...
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...
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...
Aiming for the sweet spot between speed, consumption, and charging infrastructure, Mayk Wienkötter, Porsche’s spokesperson for the Taycan and electromobility, traveled from Stuttgart to Seville. Oliver Blume runs across the forecourt of the Porsche Museum with a friendly wave and asks where we’re going. “Seville!” we reply. “Nice one –...
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...
On March 15, the all-Porsche championship’s weekend featured its second 40-minute race, showcasing 43 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup race cars competing for dominance on Sebring International Raceway’s 3.74-mile track. The initial two rounds highlighted victories by first-time race winners in the top Pro class, as well as seasoned champions reclaiming...
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...
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...
Porsche 718 Cayman
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...
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...
The PFM 3200-powered Mooney is legendary among aviators. They all want this ‘Porsche of the skies’ – and today there are only five that are airworthy anywhere in the world. We had the extraordinary opportunity to take a ride in one. Oh, the boxer engine note is unmistakable. But what...
The Porsche Penske Motorsport works team’s Daytona-winning Porsche 963 has finished the 12 Hours of Sebring on the podium. After a thrilling race in Florida, the works drivers Felipe Nasr (Brazil), Dane Cameron (USA), and Matt Campbell (Australia) crossed the finish line in third place with the No. 7 race...
Vintage and Modern combined Amid a cadre of historic, even legendary, Porsche race and road cars in attendance at Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7, September 28 – October 1 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California, will be 36 equally presented Porsche race cars; all built within the last three...
Porsche Club of America Werks Reunion
Werks Reunion 2024 Porsche Club of America’s popular annual car show, Werks Reunion, is again headed to Monterey, California, on Friday, August 16, 2024, during Monterey car week — the day before the Pebble Beach Concours. The East Coast Werks Reunion was just held a day before the Amelia Island...
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...
Porsche Penske Motorsport is determined to continue its impressive streak in the 2024 season. After clinching wins at the opening round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in Daytona and at the first race of this year’s FIA World Endurance Championship WEC in Qatar, the works team now heads to...
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...
Porsche Club of America
Bringing Like-Minded Porsche Enthusiasts Together For nearly 70 years, the Porsche Club of America has been dedicated to enhancing the Porsche ownership experience. No matter what your interest – social, technical, or competitive – PCA has something to offer every Porsche owner. PCA members know the unbridled joy that owning...
Drifting an experimental 800 kW (1,088 hp) all-electric race car between the pine trees of a remote Finnish forest is not everyone’s idea of market research. But then, not everyone thinks like Oliver Schwab and Björn Förster. In late December 2023, about 170 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle in...
Porsche Penske Motorsport stormed to a maiden victory with the Porsche 963 in the FIA World Endurance Championship WEC. At the season opener in Qatar, works drivers Kévin Estre (France), André Lotterer (Germany) and Laurens Vanthoor (Belgium) crossed the finish line first at the wheel of the No. 6 car....
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....
Porsche Penske Motorsport will once again field three Porsche 963 race cars at the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans in the 2024 season. The organizer, ACO, confirmed that the Porsche works team will campaign a third car at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. French works driver Mathieu Jaminet...
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....
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...
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...
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,”...
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...
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...
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...
Innovation with Porsche roots Within a few days, the world will see what Porsche’s future vision is for the second generation of the Macan EV. The new Macan is the first model Porsche is electrifying from an existing, established product identity. Paramount to the current management at Porsche is that...
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...
More personalization for the 911 Turbo S TECHART will unveil the limited customization concept GTsport for the Porsche 911 Turbo S (992) at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 from January 12-14. The TECHART GTsport is a modular individualization concept for the 992 series Porsche 911 Turbo S model, limited to...
Just like standing on a scale or looking at your lap times, numbers don’t lie, and the recent market trends for modern Porsches are no different. With 2023 behind us, we now have the hard data to investigate what happened between 2022 and 2023 regarding used Porsches. Summarizing information released...
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...
“We are aware of the power of emotions,” says Sebastian Mertke, Manager of Global Community Management at Porsche, in an interview with Christophorus. In his interview, he spoke about the values and ideals of the world’s biggest automotive community and unique experiences with the Zuffenhausen-based sports car brand. Christophorus: Mr....
Porsche and AutoCar India have set two new lap records for a production car and production EVs, respectively, at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in India. The records were set in a Porsche 911 GT3 RS and a Taycan Turbo S driven by India’s first Formula 1 driver Narain Karthikeyan....
Porsche Motorsport heads into 2024 with big aspirations. Next year, the sports car manufacturer from Stuttgart is determined to win titles with its factory teams in the world’s largest endurance championships, at Le Mans, and various esports series. A variety of customer racing activities will supplement this program. Porsche announced...
A 911 Turbo Sonderwunsch and the new Panamera were among the highlights of Dubai’s annual Icons of Porsche festival. Fans of classic cars, arts, and culture were on hand to commemorate 75 years of Porsche sports cars, as well as 60 years of the 911. The gathering at the Dubai...
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...
For almost 50 years, the Turbo models have enjoyed an exalted position at Porsche. They stand for a distinctively high performance and represent the epitome of every model series. To emphasize their uniqueness, Porsche is once again sharpening their look. The Turbo models are, for one, being given a particularly...
The Race The 8 Hours of Bahrain got underway at 2 pm local time with air temperatures of almost 32 degrees Celsius and asphalt temperatures over 40 degrees. For the Porsche Penske Motorsport works squad, the order was thrown into disarray after the first corner: starting from P4 on the...
For many Porsche enthusiasts, the name Emma Raducanu isn’t familiar. But if there’s one thing she shares with the world of Porsche, it’s a competitive DNA flowing through her veins and her love for Porsche since childhood. A British professional tennis player, Emma reached a career-high ranking of No. 10...
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...
TECHART has unveiled a head-turning new lightweight rear spoiler for the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe models and the GT3 Touring. The striking new carbon fiber TECHART Rear Spoiler III is now available and extends TECHART’s range of aerodynamic options for the 992 generation. Carbon fiber The two-part rear spoiler is...
Unsurprisingly, limited edition 911 models are hotter than the face of the sun, with six-digit markups the norm for recent releases (e.g., 911R, 911 Sport Classic, 911 GT3 Touring, etc). A dealer here in Southern California recently made a collector buy two 911s, one he didn’t want, so that he...
The 911 GT3 R Rennsport, with a power output of up to 456 kW (620 PS) is based on the new 911 GT3 R of the current 992 generation. The limited-edition track tool is the result of a design-oriented approach and benefits technically from the freedoms that go beyond motorsport...
Is the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS the “purist” sports car from Porsche? With the incorporation of the GT3 engine, innovative aerodynamics, and race-grade suspension, it meets every purist’s dream—though sans the manual transmission. However, the moment its starter whirs, the profound roar from its 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six engine...
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...
Vintage and Modern combined Amid a cadre of historic, even legendary, Porsche race and road cars in attendance at Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7, September 28 – October 1 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California, will be 36 equally presented Porsche race cars; all built within the last three...
After the successful launch of the new Cayenne in early 2023, Porsche is topping off the comprehensively revised third generation of this successful SUV with a new top model. As before, the most powerful Cayenne is a plug-in hybrid. Porsche has upgraded the technology in this successor to the Cayenne...
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...
Lucky 7 The forthcoming Rennsport Reunion next month is poised to redefine benchmarks as the premier global event for Porsche enthusiasts. This assembly will showcase an unparalleled collection of the most distinguished Porsche race and road vehicles ever produced, in tandem with the visionaries behind their creation and the drivers...
Success at Road America Round eight of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Road America in Wisconsin took off with a surprise for the Porsche Penske Motorsport team: Because the pole-sitting Cadillac failed to turn up on the grid in time after an accident during warm-up, Matt Campbell inherited the...
Start your engines… Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) has proudly unveiled an exhilarating schedule of on-track activities for the highly anticipated Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7. A momentous occasion that brings together the world’s largest assembly of fervent Porsche enthusiasts, the event promises an awe-inspiring showcase of eight distinctive classes, featuring...
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...
Porsche records a significant increase in sales Just announced by Porsche, the first six months of 2023 ended successfully with a 15 percent gain in deliveries. The sports car manufacturer delivered 167,354 vehicles to customers worldwide. “After the first six months of the year, we can be pleased with our...
Porsche bests its old record The Porsche 911 GT3 RS has just set a new production car lap record at famed circuit Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.  Porsche upped the ante on its own Road America production car track record. A lap in the Type-992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS bettered...
Used market by the numbers The Taycan is Porsche’s groundbreaking all-electric sports car success story, featuring an aerodynamic design that the automotive press lauded because of its combination of elegance and performance. Nevertheless, while early adapters benefited from driving Porsche’s newest technical wonder, they inevitably paid the price due to...
Porsche has unveiled the 911 Carrera GTS Le Mans Centenaire Edition, a special version of the iconic 911 . This exclusive model celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race and pays tribute to Porsche’s history at the renowned Circuit de la Sarthe. Inspiration The 911...
75 years and counting The Porsche Museum invites you to a journey through 75 years of brand history. The whole museum is infused with a new atmosphere. Between the prologue and the epilogue, the special exhibition covers many present and future topics, with fascinating people and trailblazing technologies digitally animated....
Porsche is born The birth of the Porsche brand was exactly 75 years ago. On 8 June 1948, the Porsche 356 ‘No. 1’ received its general operating permit. For Ferry Porsche, this was a dream come true. The dream of a sports car that had never existed before. This is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Strong Q1 Porsche AG has posted a highly successful start to its first year after going public. In the first three months, Group sales revenue and Group operating profit rose by more than a quarter. Sales revenue rose by 25.5 per cent over the same period last year to 10.10...