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Porsche Sonderwunsch Creates Special 911 S/T

Although the 1972 Porsche 911 S/T today presents in near-perfect condition, its Phoenix Red paintwork reflects a hard-fought career on track. Between 1973 and 1978, the car competed across North America in the Camel GT Challenge, appearing at circuits including Sebring, Daytona, and Indianapolis. Archival records confirm 27 race entries,...

People & Profiles

Porsche People: Rolf Wütherich

In 1951, at 22, Rolf Wütherich, a mechanic and aircraft technician, had just the kinds of talent Ferry Porsche was seeking for his nascent business in Zuffenhausen. The modern equivalent might be a tech start-up. Certainly, Porsche was growing at astounding speed: the move back from Gmünd to Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen had...

911 Dakar Mountain Adventure!

For many drivers drawn to the rhythm of a mountain road, the season arrives frustratingly late. Most Alpine passes remain closed until May, while higher routes around Andermatt or across the French Alps often don’t reopen until June. Yet a handful of regions break with that pattern. The Dolomites are...

What If Porsche Made an Affordable Sports Car Today? This 914/50 Rendering Makes a Pretty Good Case

Fifty-some years after the 914 showed up at Frankfurt and quietly became one of Porsche’s best-selling cars ever, a designer named @kotecinho came up with what a modern version might look like: The 2019 Porsche 914/50 Concept. He calls the series Parallel Lines, cars from another reality. This one feels...

TECHART’s New 992.2 Aero Kit

With the introduction of a new paintable version, TECHART expands the existing aerokit for the Porsche 911 generation 992.2, complementing the previously introduced carbon version. This provides additional possibilities for individual vehicle customization. The TECHART Aerokit combines distinctive sportiness with precisely developed aerodynamic design elements. A clear design language, well-conceived...

Sebring 12 Hours

Porsche Dominates Sebring!

The Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG has achieved up another major accolade at the 12 Hours of Sebring: Porsche Penske Motorsport’s pair of Porsche 963 clinched a one-two finish, repeating last year’s result. This success has handed the Stuttgart sports car manufacturer its 20th outright victory at the endurance...

The 680 bhp Monster in Prussian Blue: A RUF BTR ‘Flachbau’ Headlines Car & Classic’s £10M Collector Edition

There are rare cars, and then there are cars that exist at the intersection of three separate obsessions. The 1986 Porsche 911 930 RUF BTR ‘Flachbau’ currently heading to auction through Car & Classic’s second Collector Edition sale is exactly that: part factory Sonderwunsch, part RUF engineering statement, part Turbo...

The Porsche 912 Was the 911 Anyone Could Afford. Not Anymore

Silver Porsche 356 and 912 side by side

When Dr. Ferdinand Porsche set out to create a high-performance sports car based on the so-called “people’s car” (the Volkswagen Beetle), the result was the Porsche 356, the first production automobile to bear the Porsche name. The Porsche 356 was manufactured between 1948 and 1965, establishing the blueprint for the...

How British Porsche Enthusiasts Are Funding Their Next Classic Purchase

3/4 rear view of a silver 911 996 Porsche in the UK's countryside

If you’re a British Porsche enthusiast or follow Porsche news regularly, you’re probably aware that the prices of used Porsches in the UK have climbed significantly over the past few years. For many enthusiasts, the dream of owning a classic 911, a 993 or even a clean 986 Boxster is...

Vintage Car Racing

A Reunion Written in Racing Dust

Survivor Some cars are simply machines. Others carry stories in every scratch, every faded number on their doors, and every mile etched into their metal. The small blue Porsche 356 Speedster wearing race number 241 belongs firmly in the latter group. A storied survivor from a time when sports car...

TECHART Expands Magnum Package for Cayenne

One year after its market launch, TECHART is expanding its MAGNUM program for the Porsche Cayenne E3.2. The program is being supplemented with new fender flares, available in addition to the familiar “Signature” flares. Both versions can be freely combined at the front and rear, allowing the front and rear...

People & Profiles

Porsche’s “Racing Baron”—Huschke von Hanstein

The manner in which a young agriculture trainee became devoted to motor racing, to endurance runs with a motorcycle, and then in a car, was fairly logical. His transformation occurred around 1930, when he was 19. His parents were, of course, opposed. The Prussian educational style of those days didn’t...

Porsche Track Experience Adds WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) has officially opened its new Porsche Track Experience (PTX) at the iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. The first customers took to the track on March 12. The launch marks a major milestone for Porsche’s U.S. driver development programs, expanding PTX to...

Porsche’s 961: Close, But No Cigar

The Gruppe B rally class was short-lived, effectively only seeing action between 1982 and 1986. Porsche’s design study intended for this class, its technological powerhouse, the Type 959, was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1983, showcasing the Stuttgart manufacturer’s capabilities to the motorsport world. But preparing such a...

Porsche Unveils Four Unique Models At Australian F1 Grand Prix

As part of its 75-year celebrations of Porsche in Australia, Porsche Cars Australia has unveiled four specially themed cars. The styling inspiration is drawn from the world-famous natural settings found in Australia’s North, South, East and West. Highlights Porsche is celebrating 75 years in Australia with four specially themed models,...

Marketplace: 1965 Porsche 911 Coupe

Presented in its original color combination – Champagne Yellow with a Black interior. The 0 Series 911 was the first full-year production of the early 911, with only 3,154 examples built worldwide in 1965. The early short-wheelbase 911s are prized for their purity of design, lightweight construction, and lineage to...

Above the 911 and Not Necessarily Electric: Porsche’s New Supercar?

Porsche Mission X concept

When Porsche’s new CEO Michael Leiters sat down to present the company’s 2025 financial results, the numbers weren’t pretty. Operating profit had cratered from €5.64 billion the previous year to just €413 million, a 92.7% drop that reflects a rough stretch for the brand across several fronts: slower sales in...

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To Protect and Serve – Porsche Police cars (II)

Dutch Korps Rijkspolitie Any account of Porsche police cars must, sooner or later, arrive at the singular story of the Rijkspolitie—the Dutch National Police. Between 1962 and 1993, the force was the largest law-enforcement operator of Porsche vehicles, with more than 500 of the company’s cars passing through its ranks...

Porsche Reveals New Cayenne S

The new Cayenne S Electric complements the existing lineup, positioned between the Cayenne Electric and the top-of-the-range Cayenne Electric Turbo model. An additional 165 kW (224 PS) of power, a sharpened exterior design, and even more extensive equipment options differentiate the S from the entry-level model. The Cayenne S Electric...

Florida Road Trips in a Porsche: Hidden Driving Hazards to Watch For

Porsche driver passing under the Welcome to Daytona Beach sign in Florida.

Florida has a way of making you want to drive. Long coastal highways, reliable sunshine for most of the year, and that particular mix of city energy and beach calm make Florida a state that practically invites road trips. If you happen to own a Porsche, the temptation only grows....

Porsche Contemplates 718 EV U-Turn

The German automaker is considering quite the reversal in relation to their original electrification vision. Multiple outlets reported in mid-February 2026, that Porsche gaffers were gathering to explicitly discuss the future of the upcoming 718 Cayman and Boxster EV. This is weeks after the company announced that gas-powered versions featuring...

Festival of Speed

Singer Heads To Goodwood

Goodwood is delighted to announce that Singer will take center stage at the 2026 Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard, as the marque is celebrated with the Central Feature display. The Central Feature has become synonymous with the bold and innovative sculptures created by Gerry Judah. The 2026 installation will...

Stuttgart’s Retro Classics

At Retro Classics, Porsche will begin its year of ‘Raceborn – 75 Years of Porsche Motorsport’ anniversary celebrations. From Thursday 19 February to Sunday 22 February, the Porsche Heritage and Museum team will showcase chapters that go far beyond victories, titles, and records. Seven and a half decades of motorsport...

A Practical Guide to Buying a Damaged Porsche 911 (and Rebuilding It Properly)

Neglected Porsche 911 911 SC 3.0 buried in the woods

If you’re a Porsche enthusiast who follows news regularly, you probably know by now that prices for used 911s have skyrocketed in the last few years. The current market for 911 often forces prospective owners to buy a damaged car and turn it into a rebuilding project, potentially saving thousands...

Porsche Podiums Bathurst 12-hour “slug fest”

High Class Racing, the highest-ranked of a total of five Porsche customer teams, made it onto the podium in Bathurst, Australia. The trio of drivers also won the bronze class with their Porsche 911 GT3 R, surprisingly beating numerous teams made up entirely of professional drivers. The spectacular Mount Panorama...

Why Every Porsche 911 Buyer Needs a Background Check

Side view of a 1989 red Porsche 911 Speedster

The emotional appeal of buying a Porsche is something many of us brand enthusiasts aspire to experience in our lifetimes. But that experience often comes with risks. The rise of scams and fraud in the used car market is not exclusive to high-end sports cars. But since the Porsche market...

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Pirelli Official Tire For Porsche Carrera Cup North America

Porsche Carrera Cup North America will race on Pirelli tires through a multi-year agreement, marking the first time in the six-year history of Porsche Carrera Cup North America that the championship will utilize the brand on track. The agreement follows a recent announcement that Pirelli has developed the P Zero...

Porsche Earns 12 Car and Driver Awards!

Porsche Cars North America is thrilled to announce that no fewer than 12 model derivatives have secured the prestigious Editors’ Choice Award from Car and Driver. Examples from every currently produced model line – the 911, Cayenne, Panamera, Macan, and Taycan – measured up to the staff’s strict standards to...

F-A-T. Ice Race

1000+ HP Porsche 917 ON ICE!

Previously only in motorsport, now perfectly suitable for everyday use: the first Porsche to exceed 1,000 PS – the legendary 917/30 – meets the new Cayenne Turbo Electric at the F.A.T. Ice Race in Zell am See. The all-electric SUV also breaks the four‑digit power barrier. Two drive types, one...

Book Review: 964 Carrera RS

Launched just before Christmas, the latest Porsche offering from the publishing house, 964 Carrera RS by Mäder Morse Field Recordings GmbH, is now available. Author Christoph Mäder is no stranger to publications covering the Porsche marque and already has a string of highly impressive titles to his name. 964 Carrera...

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Porsche To Highlight IMSA GTP’s 45th Anniversary at Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion

The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is proud to announce that the 2026 edition of the event, Salute to Japanese Motorsports “A Tradition of Precision & Heritage,” will honor the 45th anniversary of the iconic IMSA Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class with a dedicated run group: The Hurley Haywood GTP/Group C...

Porsche Customer Team Andretti Wins Season Opener

The former world champion, Jake Dennis, converted pole position into victory in a dramatic 30-lap showdown, reclaiming the lead after a late safety-car interruption by the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and deploying his final Attack Mode to decisive effect. After a red flag set up a one-lap shootout to the...

Brumos Porsche 934.5

Introduction Having watched this particular car race at the age of ten, you can imagine the excitement I felt when given the chance to fully document it for its current owner. Much time was spent tracking down period photographs of its debut at the Sebring 12 hours in 1977. Then,...

Porsche 963 RSP Invades Monterey, USA

Roger takes the wheel After a dynamic debut ahead of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and displays in Austria and at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the 963 RSP has returned to the U.S., where Roger Penske got behind the wheel of the one-off creation built in his honor,...

People & Profiles

Meet The Writers: Martin Raffauf and a Life Built Around Porsche Racing

Martin Raffauf’s connection to Porsche doesn’t begin in the usual way. There was no teenage dream of a 911, no family heirloom passed down. Instead, his Porsche story starts at the racetrack, and never really leaves it. His first race wasn’t even sports cars. In 1967, he watched A.J. Foyt...

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Meet The Writers: Glen Smale’s Passion for Preserving Porsche History

Origins in Speed: A Childhood Fueled by Motorsport Glen Smale was born in East London, South Africa, a scenic coastal town that sparked his lifelong love affair with motorsport. His earliest memories are tied to the roar of engines and the excitement of race day, often shared with his father....

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Meet The Writers: Kieron Fennelly and How a 993 Sparked a Lifetime of Porsche Journalism

For Stuttcars contributor Kieron Fennelly, the Porsche story didn’t begin with a test drive or a lifelong dream. It began with his son. Watching him modify his first car sparked something familiar, a memory from decades earlier, when Kieron would pause outside a sports car dealership in North London to...

Le Mans Classic

Porsche at Le Mans Classic 2025: A Love Letter in Motion

Le Mans may be famous for 24 straight hours of grit and glory, but for Porsche fans, it’s the Classic that tugs at the heartstrings. There’s just something surreal about watching decades of Porsche race cars – some restored, some unrestored, all loud – back on the Circuit de la...

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Sneak Peek from the Paddocks: Porsche Icons Light Up the 2025 Le Mans Classic

Photography by John Mountney. Words by Marco Tam. If the racetrack is where legends are made, the paddocks at the 2025 Le Mans Classic were where those legends came to life. From July 3–6, Circuit de la Sarthe wasn’t just home to vintage race cars tearing down the Mulsanne—it was...

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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...

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...

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The Powerplant That Nearly Broke the First Porsche

Volkswagen engine with top-mounted roots-type compressor for the Porsche Type 170

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...

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...

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...

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...

Motorsport & Racing

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...

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....

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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Porsche 911: 60 Years of Motorsport

The Porsche 901/911 "R1" in action in Monte-Carlo, 1965. This would be the car that would give rise to the entire 911 lineage in motorsports. Credits: Porsche AG

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

PCA Drops Serious Tech Tips For M96/M97 Engine Owners

M96 and M97 engine tech tips

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...

FOR SALE: Little-known Special-Edition Porsche Classic Up For Sale

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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,...

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Porsche wins in Japan

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

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

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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...

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...

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

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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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The Porsche That Almost Became a Volkswagen

Three-quarter front view of a blue Porsche 924

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...

Porsches In Video Games Over The Past 40 Years

Porsche 911 RSR from Assetto Corsa

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...

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

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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...

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...

Photo Gallery: Porsche Finishes Top 10 at 2024 Crowdstrike Spa 24H

Photography by Matty White Media. Comtoyou Racing made history by winning the 2024 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa for Aston Martin, ending a 76-year wait for the brand’s victory at the event. The race was highly competitive, featuring dramatic moments, particularly in the final hour. The Belgian squad’s triumph was...

Porsche Club of America’s First 24-Hour Le Mans Race

Porsche Club of America SIM Racing

Story by Jim Hemig. Images by Doug Atkinson. Foreword We wanted to share this sim racing experience the highlight Porsche Club of America’s Sim Racing program. It is one of many exciting opportunities offered to members. The PCA often organizes various events, meets, and group challenges, making it an ideal community...

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911 debuted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Visitors to the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed enjoyed another stellar celebration of motoring and motorsport, with a variety of Porsche models from the new 992-generation 911 to the all-electric and Taycan Turbo GT drawing large crowds across the long weekend in southeast England. Inspired by Motorsport: innovative performance hybrid...

Porsche’s Betweeners — Branitzki and Bohn

The controversial Panamericana concept car was another birthday “gift” for Ferry Porsche in 1989. Ulrich Bez was behind and Branitzki had hands in pockets.

It all began with a decision that Ferry Porsche would long regret. Beginning in 1970, the familial tensions described by Ferdinand Piëch were: “In our family there’s a kind of unspoken law: Porsche is Stuttgart and Piëch is Salzburg.” Porsches were taking the top jobs in Zuffenhausen and some Piëchs...

Porsches at 2024 HSR Classic 6 Hours of The Glen

Photos by Chuck Andersen. The 2024 HSR Classic 6 Hours of The Glen was a thrilling spectacle at the historic Watkins Glen International circuit. This year’s event featured a s bevy of competing Porsches including a 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, 718 GT4, Porsche 997.1 Cup, Porsche 356B, and many...

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On-The-Ground Coverage: Le Mans 24h 2024

Photography by Matty White Media. A supremely promising early phase of the World Endurance Championship in 2024 shone favorably on Porsche, where their Factory Hypercars were performing well. Customer Hypercars in the hands of Jota and Proton were dominating, and the GT3 entries run by Manthey were the toast of...

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Porsche Takes Round 3 & 4 Win at 2024 Fanatec GT World Challenge America

The Fanatec GT World Challenge America championship hit the Sebring International Raceway for rounds three and four of the 2024 season, with Florida’s scorching heat making it a sizzling weekend for racers and fans alike. The 90-minute races were a thrill-fest, packed with heart-pounding wheel-to-wheel action as both Pro and...

2025 Cayenne updates revealed

For the 2025 model year, a number of new standard features and options are being introduced for the Cayenne model range. Model year 2025 also brings the addition of the Cayenne GTS SUV and Cayenne GTS Coupe models. Powered by a mighty, 493 hp twin-turbo V8, the Cayenne GTS features...

The Porsche Museum reaches six millionth visitor

Since January 31, 2009, the Porsche Museum has been showcasing the history and charm of the brand in an engaging and contemporary manner. Serving as the company’s calling card and brand ambassador, it also acts as a gathering place for fans from around the globe. Over the years, six million...

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...

Manthey Kit for 718 Cayman GT4 RS

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...

Porsche leads Formula E season after round 8

Porsche continues to top the leaderboard in two classifications at the season’s halfway point. Tackling the Monaco race from pole position on Saturday, Pascal Wehrlein extended his championship lead. Background Porsche contests its fifth Formula E season in 2024. In addition to the works-run TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team,...

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Porsche Penske Motorsport delivers podium at Long Beach CA

The Porsche 963, manned by factory drivers Dane Cameron from Huntersville, North Carolina, and Felipe Nasr from Brazil, secured a podium finish at the 100-minute race at the Long Beach Grand Prix, California. This team, which also triumphed at the Daytona season opener, achieved third place in the third round...

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Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Is Now A Record Setting EV

2024 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Wiessach Package

Before the Porsche Taycan was released, if you wanted a fast EV, you weren’t exactly spoiled for choice. When 2019 came, this EV from a little German company in Stuttgart shattered expectations, becoming the benchmark for performance EV vehicles. Audi followed soon after, and Tesla revised their top model to become...

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Falken Motorsports wins Nürburgring 24 qualifiers

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....

Taycan Road Trip!

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 –...

VIDEO: Top Gear Stumbles Upon A Priceless Collection Of Porsches

Porsche, synonymous with automotive excellence, has left an indelible mark on the world of cars for over seven decades. While its motorsport triumphs are legendary, it’s the road-going vehicles that truly define the brand’s legacy. Tom Ford from Top Gear magazine stumbled upon a warehouse that houses a priceless collection...

A Look Back At The Porsche 963 LMDh Hypercar Powertrain In Detail

Porsche 963 Hypercar

At the start of 2023, after a few years of teasing and testing, the Porsche Type 963 LMDh Hypercar was set loose on the track at the 24 Hours of Daytona. While the final design was revealed months before, and much of the talk leading up to Daytona was on...

Motorsport & Racing

2024 HSR Spring Fling at Sebring International Raceway

Held at the Sebring International Raceway, this year’s HSR Spring Fling brought together racing enthusiasts, competitors, and spectators to celebrate the essence of historic sportscar racing. This year’s event highlighted the following races: No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content. Get Started Already...

Manthey EMA enters the 24h Nürburgring

Manthey EMA will field a Grello Porsche in the 2024 24 Hours of the Nürburgring. Porsche drivers Kévin Estre (France), Laurens Vanthoor (Belgium), Thomas Preining (Austria) and Ayhancan Güven (Turkey) will pilot the car with starting number 911. After two retirements in the last two years, Manthey is aiming for...

Porsche Club of America’s Werks Reunion

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...

Porsche Club of America – Join the Club, Join the Fun!

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...

Porsche Museum turns 15

Fifteen years ago, the Porsche Museum opened its doors to visitors from all over the world for the first time. Since 31 January 2009, it has taken 5,824,325 people on a fascinating journey through the history and development of the Porsche brand. This figure includes celebrity visitors such as Paris...

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...

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...

Porsche mourns the loss of Herbert Linge

Dr Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is mourning the loss of the former racing driver and Operations Manager of the Weissach Development Centre, Herbert Linge, who died on 5 January 2024 aged 95. Linge played an instrumental role in setting up Porsche’s proving ground, while through his work with motorsport’s...

Porsche 718 RSK Spyder

1959 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder “Lucybelle III”

Regarding 1950s Porsche Spyders, the sheer number of podium finishes reveal a tale of one the greatest sports cars ever built. Considered by many to be the most beautiful of all the Spyder variants, the Type 718 RSK won its class at the 12 Hours of Sebring, the 24 Hours...

Porsche 911: True Cost of Ownership Over 5 Years

Yellow Porsche 911

Over the past decade or so, the Porsche 911 has really grown into an automobile that has become synonymous with both fun and reliability—the “dynamic duo” of qualities required for a sports car to achieve widespread commercial success. The Porsche 911 has done just that, and with a wide range...

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Porsche ambassador Pete Stout

What makes the Porsche brand so legendary? What inspires people to keep it young and full of life 75 years later? And how does this emotional, often lifelong bond with the Zuffenhausen sports cars come about? A very personal declaration of love to Porsche and its global community. Introducing Pete...

VIDEO: Best Sounding Porsches Filmed In 2023

Porsche excels in nailing engine sounds like few other automakers. While some companies produce louder vehicles, the high-performance models from Porsche frequently produce a mechanical soundtrack that remains unmatched in the industry. Over the years, Porsche has made significant changes to its engines and exhaust systems, a transformation effectively highlighted...

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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