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Porsche’s Final Safari: A Rallying Roar Across the Wild

Porsche’s motorsport legacy is mostly defined by its dominance on tarmac in competitions such as Le Mans, Nürburgring, and Spa. But go back a few decades, and you’ll find a different side of the brand: one forged in gravel, snow, and sand. In the 1970s and early ’80s, Porsche was...

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U.S. Porsche Sales Strong in H1, 2025

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) announced that second-quarter retail deliveries in the United States totaled 19,812 vehicles, up 4.91 percent from the first quarter of 2025. Porsche maintained an H1 increase of 11.4 percent over the same period in 2024, making it the best half year in PCNA history....

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Opening the 911 Top with the Porsche Targa

The Search for an Open 911 Did the phasing out of the Type 356 and its cabriolet model mean that in its new 911 coupe regime Porsche lacked an open car of any kind? Technically it didn’t but actually it did. In September of 1965, at the Frankfurt Show, Porsche...

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Le Mans 2025: Ferrari Wins, But Porsche Made Them Work for It

Photography by Matty White Media Every June, Le Mans isn’t just a race—it’s an event. A 24-hour endurance battle that kicks off an absolute gauntlet of summer racing: Nürburgring 24, Spa 24, and IMSA’s Six Hours of the Glen all roll in shortly after. But none carry the weight of...

RML Group

Porsche Based P39 Hypercar Coming To America

RML Group, the renowned British automotive and motorsport engineering specialists, today announced its first global sales and aftersales partners ahead of the launch of the P39 Hypercar this summer. “Our enthusiast customers quite rightly have high expectations not only from the cars they buy, but also from the service and...

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Marketplace: 1991 Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer

Highlights Singer Classic – The first iteration of reimagining the Porsche 911 Extensive build completed in January 2019 – 1,430 miles 1 of 450 examples, with Singer no longer taking Classic orders as of 2022 4.0L air-cooled flat six engine with 390hp, built by Ed Pink Racing Engines Optioned with...

For Sale

Marketplace: 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS “PECT”

Highlights The PECTO GT3 RS—built to announce the opening of the Porsche Experience Centre Toronto Unveiled at the 2024 Canadian International Auto Show One-off color scheme with numerous options totaling $415,375 CAD Offered directly from Porsche Cars Canada, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting charity Sale includes a scale...

My Porsche Story

From Bavarian Power to Stuttgart Precision: Aaron’s Path to the Cayman S Black Edition

How Did Your Passion for Porsche Begin? My name is Aaron Tang and I am born and raised in Calgary, Alberta here in Canada. I am an engineer delivering projects within the energy industry. I own a 2012 Porsche Cayman S Black Edition with a 6-speed manual. My first love...

People & Profiles

The Racing Life of Bob Garretson

Victory Lane Sebring 1978. Bob (L), Charles Mendez and Brian Redman won the race in Porsche 935 chassis 930 890 0037. Photo – Sebring archives

In Memory of Bob Garretson (1933–2025) Bob Garretson passed away earlier this year, just after celebrating his 92nd birthday. He leaves behind a legacy that resonates far beyond the podiums and trophies. Bob was a quiet giant of American endurance racing—a man who led by example, raced with integrity, and...

24h Nürburgring

Porsches Podium At Nürburgring 24

The ‟Grello” of the Porsche customer team Manthey EMA crossed the finish line first at the Nürburgring 24 Hours but was ultimately classified second: A 100-second penalty relegated the 911 GT3 R of Ayhancan Güven and factory drivers Thomas Preining and Kévin Estre to second place. Third place went to...

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Marketplace: Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 Clubsport

This 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 Clubsport is one of the 227 examples created. According to its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, it was completed on November 29th, 1995. The RS was optioned from the factory in Speed Yellow with black cloth-covered Recaro racing seats painted in matching Speed Yellow,...

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Porsche’s Lost Era of Four-Seater Fantasies

Long before the Panamera rolled into showrooms and proved that a Porsche could have four doors and still be a proper performance car, the idea of a four-seater sports Porsche had quietly stirred within the company for decades. This wasn’t a marketing gimmick or a reluctant compromise; it was a...

Porsche Life

Porsche Experience Center Toronto

The world’s 10th Porsche Experience Centre prepares to open in Toronto while bidding is underway on a bespoke 911 GT3 RS, created by the Sonderwunsch department to celebrate the new facility. Porsche Cars Canada will open the Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) Toronto tomorrow (18 June, 2025), taking the number of...

My Porsche Story

Behind the Wheel: Terence Wah on Finding His Way to the RS Life

Some people grow up obsessed with Porsche. Others, like Stuttcars contributor Terence Wah, take a different road. His journey into the world of Stuttgart came after years of loving cars from a distance. Once he got his first taste, there was no going back. Terence’s story started with Japanese performance...

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Cayman GT4 RS or 911 GT3 RS? I Owned Both And Here’s What You Should Know

I’ve now had the opportunity to experience my latest P-car—a 2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS—a fair amount past its break-in mileage. I think this is a good indicator that I may now speak freely and credibly when it comes to what I think about the car. My tenure so...

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The Powerplant That Nearly Broke the First Porsche

In the fragile postwar years, the team behind the first Porsche was driven by two forces: stubborn ambition and harsh reality. They had the vision for a true sports car, but building one was another matter entirely. The sleek shape of the Porsche 356 came together relatively quickly, but under...

Imsa Weathertech Sportscar Championship

Porsche Podiums In Detroit

The two Porsche 963 from Porsche Penske Motorsport wrapped up the 100-minute Detroit street race in third and fourth. In a thrilling fifth round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Matt Campbell (Australia) and Mathieu Jaminet (France) clinched a podium spot with the No. 6 car. Championship leaders Felipe Nasr...

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The 993: Porsche’s Perfect Farewell to the Air-Cooled Age

Among Porsche enthusiasts, few phrases stir emotions like “air-cooled.” And no car embodies that magic better than the 911 Type 993. Produced from 1993 to 1998, the 993 wasn’t just another evolution of the 911, sadly, it was the final chapter of an era that started in 1964. For purists,...

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Marketplace: 2021 Ruf CTR Anniversary

Highlights 1 owner! Limited edition – Only 50 examples of CTR Anniversary to be produced The very first Ruf vehicle designed with a bespoke carbon fiber monocoque chassis Optioned in classic Blossom Yellow, the same as the original Ruf CTR “Yellowbird” Black leather interior with integrated roll cage, with deviated...

Mobile 1 Supercup

Mobil 1 Supercup in in Monaco

First Supercup Win Robert de Haan wrapped up one of the shortest races in the history of the Porsche Supercup with first place in Monaco. The Dutch driver from the BWT Lechner Racing team crossed the finish line after just four laps, taking first place ahead of Porsche Junior Theo...

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Following the Komenda Line

Entering Porsche’s World He was not in the first wave, that small group of engineers supporting Ferdinand Porsche when he decided to set up his own engineering consultancy at the end of 1930. They were chief designer Karl Rabe, engine man Josef Kales, chassis specialist Josef Zahradnik and drive-train designer...

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Beyond Stock: How Porsche Owners Modify Their Cars for Performance and Longevity

When you buy a Porsche, you’re getting a machine that offers a great level of performance from the factory. But for many owners, leaving it stock just doesn’t cut it, especially with older models or entry-level trims. So, whether you want to shave lap times on a track day or...

RML Group

RML Group P39 Prototype Draws Attention

Highlights RML P39 hypercar prototype breaks cover at Supercar Fest 2025 Spectators and customers stunned by P39’s supercar-eclipsing performance 920 horsepower and 6,500N of downforce for unrivalled road-to-track versatility RML development engineers amass valuable data as first customer car remains on track for late summer delivery P39 confirmed for starring...

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Marketplace: 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS

Highlights The ex-Scuderia Filipinetti Porsche 904 GTS, Chassis 079 4th in class at Le Mans 1964 with Herbert Müller and Claude Sage Fully documented history, including 25-year custodianship by Porsche Museum Proven historic racer, appearances at Goodwood, Le Mans Classic and Silverstone Classic Background While the 550 Spyder and 718...

Mobile 1 Supercup

2025 Porsche Mobile 1 Supercup Season Opener at Imola

Porsche Junior Theo Oeverhaus has won the 2025 Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup opening round in Imola. After an action-packed race at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, where the first Supercup race in history was contested in 1993, the young German clinched victory ahead of Israeli Ariel Levi and Dutchman...

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1901 Lohner-Porsche: The First Porsche Sports Car

Technology In 1901, hot on the heels of the success of his electric cars of 1900, Ferdinand Porsche created his first vehicles with an electric drive from a petrol engine — effectively an electric automatic transmission. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content....

KAMManufaktur

KAMManufaktur to display latest 912c

Budapest-based KAMManufaktur will present its renowned, 750kg,182bhp Semi-Carbon 912c restomod at a range of US shows this summer, including the prestigious Greenwich Concours. It will also debut the first customer-ordered 699kg, Full-Carbon 912c in the UK at the Megaphonics event at Boxengasse in August. Modernized Vintage Porsche In the world...

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An Anecdotal Take on Porsche’s EV-olution

As an early adopter of the Porsche Taycan—specifically, the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S—I am fortunate to have had the chance to be directly immersed during Porsche’s era-defining foray into once unknown territory. I had the 4S for roughly two years, which was ample time to experience all the generalities and...

The Market

Marketplace: 1967 Porsche 910

This 1967 Porsche 910 is the first of 28 coupes built during a single year of production and is among 12 examples initially built with power from a 2.0L magnesium-case flat-six. Chassis 910001 made its debut as part of the factory works effort with Hans Herrmann at the wheel in...

Events

Porsche Icons on the Move: Copperstate 1000 Blends History, Horsepower, and High Desert Roads

Photography by Howard Koby. Porsche History Comes Alive on the Open Road The Copperstate 1000 isn’t just a rally. It’s a celebration of rolling heritage. Held from April 5 to 9, 2025, this year’s edition welcomed more than 85 pre-1973 vehicles to the Arizona desert. Many of them proudly wore...

Porsche Taycan Turbo GT

DriveTribe EV Showdown: Porsche Versus Plane!

Reviving a famous format from their days presenting the world’s most popular motoring TV show, Richard Hammond and James May recently embarked on a race across the south of England, pitting the Taycan Turbo GT against the Pipistrel Velis Electro – one of the world’s first commercially available electric aircraft....

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Porsche Safety: The Quiet Legacy Behind the Speed

When people think of Porsche, they usually picture curving roads, thunderous flat-six engines, and world-class performance. But beyond the speed and styling lies another story rooted in safety innovation, rigorous engineering, and a philosophy of protecting drivers without compromising the thrill of the drive. Porsche doesn’t just build fast cars....

Imsa Weathertech Sportscar Championship

Porsche Dominates IMSA Monterey Round IV

Porsche Penske Motorsport’s two Porsche 963 racers have achieved yet another one-two result, this time at the Laguna Seca Raceway. Factory drivers Matt Campbell from Australia and Mathieu Jaminet from France celebrated their first win of the season at round four of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Championship leaders Felipe...

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Subtle But Sharp: How to Modernize a Classic Porsche Without Ruining It

Owning a classic Porsche is about connection, to the road, to the engineering, and to the feeling that these cars deliver so effortlessly. When it comes to modernizing an older model, it is not about making it something it is not. The best updates are the ones that preserve the...

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How Porsche’s History is Rooted in Electric Mobility

When people think of Porsche, the image that comes to mind is usually one of sleek sports cars and legendary flat-six engines. But long before the 911 became an icon, and well before electric vehicles were mainstream, Porsche’s story had already been set “electrically” in motion. From the late 19th...

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Marketplace: 1989 RUF CTR Yellowbird

Background In understanding the legendary Yellowbird, it is critically important to understand RUF as a company, how it was founded, and what it means to the automotive world. With its origins in 1939, RUF was founded by Alois Ruf, Sr. as a service garage, but it wasn’t until 1987 that...

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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...

Motorsport & Racing

Manthey Podiums 2025 Nordschleife Season Opener

Manthey EMA finished the first race of the 2025 Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) in third place. DTM teammates Thomas Preining (Austria) and Ayhancan Güven (Turkey) drove the Grello Porsche with starting number 911 at the 70th ADAC Westfalenfahrt and secured their first podium finish in the first race of the season,...

TechArt

TechArt’s Magnum

In 2025, TECHART unveils the fifth chapter of an icon – the MAGNUM, based on the Porsche Cayenne E3.2. The new TECHART MAGNUM is more than just a vehicle. It’s made for those who dare to stand out. Its unmistakable design and commanding presence demands courage. Courage to be seen....

People & Profiles

Porsche owners’ life-long relationships

Love at First Sight: Graham Lister In 1977, Graham Lister flew halfway around the world to collect his first Porsche, a 911, from the factory. For his second Porsche, he stayed closer to home. “I noticed a little 356 A Coupe on a side street in Napier, New Zealand, in...

Porsche Cayman GT4 RS

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport

The 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport has become a pivotal and successful customer racing vehicle within the growing GT4 segment. Bridging the gap between pure club racing and professional customer racing, the latest model version competed in over 550 races last year, achieving 19 overall victories, 80 class wins, and...

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Porsches in TV & Streaming Shows

While Porsches have appeared many times on the big screen, they have also shown up over and over again on the small screen. Much like with the movies, if we listed every show with a Porsche, it’d be a small novella, so we’ll focus on the shows that have a...

Kalmar Automotive

KALMAR RS-7: The ultimate rally 911?

Here at Stuttcars, we’re no strangers to the genius of Jan Kalmar and his 911 creations, not to mention his rally and artic exploits. Are we jealous? Absolutely; nobody should be allowed to have that much fun at work! It’s always a pleasure to discuss his latest developments, which leads...

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A Quarter Century of Porsche 911 GT3

Since 1963, the Porsche 911 has been synonymous with advanced German engineering, a timeless silhouette, and, according to Porsche enthusiasts, one of the purest driving experiences of any sports car. And there aren’t many variants or high-performance trims of iconic sports cars like the 911 that enjoy almost the same...

Auctions

Porsche 934 Sculpture sells

Collecting Cars, the fast-growing auction platform has sold a 1:1 scale wireframe artwork of the Porsche 934, created by artist Benedict Radcliffe, for an impressive £201,000 last week. This final sale price is over three times that of an iconic 930-series 911 Turbo, underscoring the global appeal of this extraordinary...

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Owning a Porsche: Is It Really Different from Driving Everyday Cars?

For many car enthusiasts, owning a Porsche is a dream come true. Renowned for their exceptional performance, timeless design, and engineering brilliance, Porsches have a reputation that precedes them. But while the dream is alluring, the reality of owning and daily driving one of these iconic cars comes with unique...

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Porsche 911: 60 Years of Motorsport

Reproduced with permission from SportsCarDigest. Every legend has its debut day: this was the case of the Porsche 911, which, in 1965, had its baptism of fire in the feared Monte-Carlo Rally. This was the first chapter in the victorious path of the 911, an adventure marked by great challenges...

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Barn finds: 8 Interesting Porsche Classics That Slipped Through the Cracks.

The world of barn finds is an intriguing one, filled with hidden gems. It is a space littered with forgotten classics, each with its own unique story and just waiting to be discovered. Porsche has had its own fair share of this automotive ‘diamonds in the rough.’ From rust-covered racecars...

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33,000 kilometers in a 911 Dakar

From negative 20 to positive 38 degrees Celsius, from the coast to an elevation of nearly 4,700 meters, and from highways to gravel roads, Nguyen Hoang Anh, owner of a logistics company, drove his 911 Dakar from Vietnam to the Mongolian part of the Gobi Desert and back again, passing...

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10 Exciting Innovations That Helped Shape The 911’s History

Few cars can rival the Porsche 911’s ability to stir the soul. The German sports car evokes images of a timeless design, power and unparalleled driving exhilaration. A lineup of Porsche 911 Generations © Porsche Ferdinand ‘Ferry’ Porsche always harboured dreams of a true sports car. This vision materialized in...

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Porsche & The Illusion Of Control

Yes, that title is correct, and we’ll explain right away before you get out your torches and pitchforks. You, the driver, do have control of your Porsche by using your feet on the pedals and your hands on the steering wheel and the shift paddles (or shift knob if manual)....

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Redefining Automotive Greatness: Why the Porsche 959 is the GOAT

Words by Greg James. Photos by Dan O’Connell. The Overuse of “Supercar” A term that’s been flogged to death and overused for eons in the auto industry is “supercar.” Yes, I get that there’s no real definition (at least one that everyone agrees on), but it’s been used to describe...

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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Introducing Our All-New 2025 Porsche Calendars

Two Exclusive Calendars for Porsche Enthusiasts Stuttcars is proud to unveil two must-have calendars for 2025: the Production Car Calendar and the Motorsport Calendar. Each calendar is a tribute to Porsche’s unparalleled legacy, offering enthusiasts a unique way to celebrate their passion every day of the year. Buy Here –...

Porsche LMP2000

Porsche brings LMP 2000 back to life

A journey back in time to 1999 begins with a roll-out on the Weissach Development Centre test track. The LMP 2000 was originally designed to take victory at the Le Mans 24. However, midway through the development, the company decided, for budgetary reasons, to discontinue the project after the car...

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50 Years of Boost: The Porsche 911 Turbo’s Evolution from Icon to Legend

The Porsche 911 Turbo has been a standout in automotive history since it first hit the scene in 1974. It was Porsche’s risky move to bring turbocharging to the masses, and with serious power, in a package that was unmistakably 911 in design and handling. Over time, it has grown...

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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...

Porsche 911 (992)

How limited-editions of the 911 are made at Porsche

Any Porsche enthusiast will know the iconic 911 comes in many flavors, including limited editions like the the Turbo 50 Years, Dakar and recent S/T. These exclusive models combine outstanding design, special drive and chassis components, and individual equipment details to create a unique product and driving experience. Special production...

Porsche Taycan Turbo GT

Taycan wins Road & Track’s Performance EV of the Year

Once again, the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT has been named Road & Track’s Performance EV of the Year in the category for EVs costing over $100,000. This marks the second consecutive win for a Taycan in this highly competitive event, with the Turbo S variant claiming top honors in this...

Singer Vehicle Design

Singer partners with Seven Car Lounge

Recognized worldwide for its “reimaginations” of the air-cooled Porsche 911, Singer Vehicle Designs has announced the appointment of Seven Car Lounge as its new partner, Seven Car Lounge, to support clients’ commissions in selected Middle East markets. The announcement was made today in Riyadh during a special event for customers...

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Couch and Scalpel: Porsche 911 993 Turbo vs Porsche 718 GT4

Story by Greg James. Photos by Dan O’Connell. I love reading road tests. Especially those that involve shootouts when cars are pitted against each other. However, in the traditional automotive rags that get their revenues from advertisers, it’s often comical how close any number of performance cars finish points-wise when...

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Video series “My Porsche Story”

First-hand experiences with Porsches often forge life-long bonds between the car and its owner. For some, this relationship may have started the first time they drove their Porsche through a canyon, and experienced a “one with the car” sensation never felt before. Others may endure a restoration project and realize...

People & Profiles

U.S. Astronaut reignites 911 Turbo passion, some 40 years later

Aiming Higher Dr. Anna Lee Fisher started out as a medical professional – the training for which she regards as the toughest challenge she ever faced. As a reward, in 1977, she purchased a Porsche 911 Turbo – her pride and joy. Soon after, she would leave the medical profession...

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Stuttcars Exclusive: 000 Magazine Presents Turbo 50 Years

The Porsche Turbo story began 50 years ago, in 1974, when Porsche introduced the first 911 Turbo (internally known as the Type 930) at the Paris Auto Show. This car combined luxury and race-bred engineering to create a groundbreaking model that would forever change sports car performance standards. Fast forward...

Porsche News

Classic Cayennes prove more than capable

Over twenty years after its launch, the first-generation Porsche Cayenne has had new life breathed into it as part of a project in the United Arab Emirates during the Icons of Porsche festival. The Porsche Cayenne is a milestone car for the Middle East. When it launched in 2002, it...

992 Carrera T

Breaking: New 911 Carrera T Coupé & Cabriolet

Porsche is extending the model range of the new 911 with the addition of the light, dynamic 911 Carrera T. Weight-reduction measures, dynamic tuning and a six-speed manual transmission make this a puristic Carrera for superlative driving pleasure. With its lightweight windows, reduced insulation and six-speed manual transmission, the lightest...

992.2 GT3

The new 911 GT3 and GT3 Touring

Since its introduction in 1999, the 911 GT3 has offered the ultimate combination of racing genes and day-to-day usability. To mark its 25th anniversary, the new model will launch simultaneously in two versions for the first time: a track-focused sports car with a rear wing and a more understated version with...

RML Group

RML Group Reveals P39 Project

RML Group Ltd, the UK’s leading high-performance engineering specialist, today unveils first production details of its bespoke P39 project. Merging Le Mans Hypercar design and daily road-car usability, the P39 40th Special Edition (40SE) delivers an unrivalled blend of RML’s championship-winning expertise and engineering excellence. Based on the Porsche 992.1...

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Porsche celebrates the 911 GT3

The presentation of the first Porsche 911 GT3 at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 1999 marked the beginning of a new era for the sports car manufacturer from Zuffenhausen. A quarter of a century later, Porsche looks back on the success story of a racing icon characterized by...

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Taking Customization to New Highs with Porsche’s Exclusive Manufaktur Program

In December 2023, a low-mileage Porsche 918 Spyder ‘Weissach Package’ sold for a record $3.93 million, over a million dollars more than the average price for the Porsche hypercar. In another instance, a Porsche 911 GT2 RS changed hands for just over one million dollars, about three times more than...

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2025 Porsche 992.2 911 GT3: Everything We Know So Far

Just a few moments ago, Porsche announced the next in their long like of race-inspired 911’s for the road, the 2025 GT3. It is important to note that the 992.2 911 GT3 is being released to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of the original 996 911 GT3. While details...

Imsa Weathertech Sportscar Championship

Porsche dominates 2024 IMSA Championship

At the Road Atlanta finale, the factory team scooped the entire title pool in the top GTP class. Porsche Penske Motorsport’s two Porsche 963s finished the ten-hour Petit Le Mans race in second and third place. Works drivers Dane Cameron from the USA and Felipe Nasr from Brazil secured the...

Luftgekühlt

Luftgekühlt 10 at Universal Studios

In the 50th anniversary year of the 911 Turbo, Luftgekühlt returned to Los Angeles at the weekend to host a special event themed around Porsche’s ground-breaking air-cooled flagship sports car. Held once again on the Universal Studios Backlot, ‘Luft 10: The Sequel’, grew its presence at the unique LA venue...

Porsche News

2024 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge

Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) has announced the finalists in the 2024 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge. Now, in its fourth year, the Restoration Challenge focuses on classic Porsche sports cars from the 1950s to the 2000s that received expert attention from Porsche-trained technicians – all of whom are ardent enthusiasts,...

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How Porsche Is Redefining Sports Cars For A New Era

If Porsche is anything, they are expert marketers. Think about it, they have not put out a dedicated ad for their cars in nearly 15 years. We’re talking about no TV commercials, no full page ad in the newspaper, no double page splash in a magazine… nothing. Yet, they are...

Luftgekühlt

Luftgekühlt 10 to showcase Martini 917K

Chassis #019 Campaigned by the Martini Racing Team in 1971, chassis #019 has been preserved in the same unrestored condition as when it finished the Spa 1000km race. This 917K (Kurzheck or short tail) competed in both the 1970 and ’71 seasons, racing with Porsche Salzburg during its first year...

The Competitors That Tried To Outdo the Porsche 917

‘It feels like a bathtub with a bomb stuck to the back of it!’ Those were the words of a shocked F1 driver, Mark Webber, after a turn at the wheel of the Porsche 917 racecar. It’s an extreme description but apt for one of the most fearsome machines ever...

Yesteryear

The Porsche Tartan

Background Tartan fabrics symbolize tradition and craftsmanship, belonging, and confidence. Exactly 50 years ago, three tartans were on the options list exclusively for the Porsche 911 Turbo. They didn’t appear in the 911 until the 1976 model year. This check pattern classic remains timeless and stylish—on the catwalk and in...

Porsche 911

The world’s top Porsche experts discuss the Turbo

Everyone who has experienced Porsche turbo technology has their own very personal story. Here, renowned racing drivers and engineers tell us what ‘Turbo’ means to them. Walter Röhrl The two-time World Rally champion, development driver and brand ambassador describes his own personal turbo journey: “I first drove the 911 Turbo...

TechArt

TECHART presents the MONOCHROME

GTstreet R and then some… TECHART’s new MONOCHROME is a further development of the GTstreet R and is limited to 20 units. It is based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S, which has caused quite a stir worldwide with 87 vehicles. TECHART was able to set standards for individual sports...

Porsche 908 Spyder – Building a Racing Empire Part V

Words by: Glen Smale Images by: Glen Smale & Corporate Archives Porsche AG The Dependable 908 As previously noted, thanks to the revised Group 6 regulations for the 1968 season, the engine capacity limit was restricted to 3-litres. This allowed the Porsche factory racers to shift up a gear, becoming...

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PCA Drops Serious Tech Tips For M96/M97 Engine Owners

Republished with permission from Porsche Club America. Original article written by Manny Alban. Benefits of joining Porsche Club America The PCA often organizes various events, meets, and group challenges, making it an ideal community for Porsche owners and enthusiasts. With a PCA membership of only $56 per year, you gain...

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Is the Porsche 911 Growing Too Big for Its Own Good? A Look at Its Size Evolution

Summary The Porsche 911 has grown significantly since its inception, transitioning from a compact sports car to a more spacious grand tourer Despite its increased size and weight, the 911 maintains its renowned driving dynamics thanks to advancements in technology and engineering While some enthusiasts prefer the smaller, more agile...

For Sale

Little-known Special-Edition Porsche Classic Up For Sale

Based on the Porsche 914, this special-edition model was a commemorative release that celebrated one of the most dominant Porsche racing cars in history. In 1973, the Porsche 917/30 reigned supreme over the CanAm series, winning six out of eight races on the way to a dominant championship triumph. Unfortunately,...

Homepage Feature

Best Driving Road in the World?

50 Years and counting Fifty years of Turbo – the model designation that has produced some of the most capable and iconic sports cars in history – and 50 years since the opening of the Transfăgărășan Highway, often claimed ‘best driving road in the world’. Porsche holds a special event...

Motorsport & Racing

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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Rare 1996 Porsche 993 Carrera RS 3.8-litre Coupé Is Ready For A New Owner.

Presented by Bonham Auctions, the ’96 Porsche Carrera RS is one of the rarest 911 Type 993 variants ever made. The 993 was the last of the air-cooled Porsche 911 models. First introduced in 1993, it was initially available in a variety of body styles, including coupe, cabriolet and targa,...

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Discover these 10 ‘Non-Porsche’ Cars Infused with Porsche DNA

Collaborations within the automotive industry are not as uncommon as you might expect, especially given how competitive it can get within the segment. These arrangements can range from supplying a few parts to entering into full-on partnerships to develop new models. The situation is the same for even high-end performance...

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A Real Unicorn – Check Out this Rare 1984 Porsche 911 SC RS Gruppe B ‘Evolutionsserie.’

Famous auction house Broad Arrows will be hosting its final U.S.-based auction for the 2024 Calendar on October 12. About 80 premium cars will go under the hammer as part of the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. One of the standout collector cars to be presented that day is undoubtedly this Porsche...

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Some Of The Best Porsche Collections Out There

Lisa Taylor's "Rainbow of 911s" collection

When you have a company as storied as Porsche, with enthusiasts at every corner of the globe, some of those enthusiasts will start to collect cars. For some, it might be a project 928 in the garage beside the daily driver Type 996 911 Carrera. For others, it might be...

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Porsche Cayman 718 GT4 RS, with Over $74,000 in Options, is Looking for A New Owner.

The 718 Cayman is often seen as the entry-level model in Porsche’s model lineup. However, there’s nothing ‘entry-level’ about its RS variant, a track-honed sports car that borrows several components from Porsche’s legendary GT3 cars. The result is the most powerful mid-engined sports car Porsche has ever made. The 718...

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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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Welcome to Camp 911 Namibia

Thrill of the unknown Before the first guests set off on gravel roads and desert sand in their 911 Dakar, an on-site team will clarify the final details and logistical challenges. In Namibia’s vastness, surprises are the norm, and the thrill of the unknown is a daily reality. Just outside...

The Porsche That Almost Became a Volkswagen

When it came out, the Porsche 924 became a world-beater right away. Nowadays, it’s often regarded as a milestone in Porsche’s history. But this nameplate’s origins could have taken it down a very different road. Before it became the sleek, high-performance sports car we know today, the 924 almost emerged...

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Porsches In Video Games Over The Past 40 Years

Ever since Pong and PacMan came out over 40 years ago into the brand new “video game arcades” of the 1970s, there has been interest in driving games. From Gran Trak 10, the very first driving arcade game from Atari in 1974 to Assetto Corsa, Gran Turismo, Forza Motorsport, and...

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Pristine Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer For Sale

Well, that didn’t take long. In February, Singer Vehicle Design celebrated its 300th restoration work, a Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer – Classic Study. That exact vehicle has now popped up for sale on RM Sotheby’s online site. Dubbed the ‘Sotto’ Commission by the owner, the Porsche started out as...

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A Collector’s Dream: 10 of the Best Porsche Special Edition Models

With a legacy spanning decades, Porsche has grown to become a brand synonymous with performance, luxury and overall automotive brilliance. The German carmaker’s history is a storied journey marked by groundbreaking engineering, iconic designs and the relentless pursuit of performance. For collectors and enthusiasts, owning a Porsche is often more...

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Member-Only Feature: Rünge Cars Steps Into the Future

Photography courtesy of Alex Papke / FXD. Christopher Rünge, a self-described coach builder and automobile designer, began Rünge Cars with the humblest of intentions. A desire in 2010 to have something to rip around in nearby Minnesotan corn fields—a lightweight, aluminum bodied Porsche-Volkwagen mashup, to be exact—quickly evolved into a...

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For Sale: One-of-One Oak Green Porsche 911 Sport Classic

The Porsche 911 Sports Classic is a celebration of history, a love letter to Porsche’s rich heritage. Unveiled in November 2022 for the 2023 Model Year, it is the second of four collector’s items Porsche presented from its Heritage Design strategy. It is inspired by one of Porsche’s greatest models,...

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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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