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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...
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...
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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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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...
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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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,...
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...
The new “Beyond Performance. 50 years of Porsche Turbo” special exhibition at the Porsche Museum is officially open. Over the next five and a half months, the Porsche Museum will present numerous cars and small exhibits in the way that they are perceived by sports car enthusiasts – as powerful...
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...
Porsche is launching the most powerful and exciting Panamera models, including the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid and the Panamera GTS. The Panamera GTS’s particularly performance-focused calibration aims to set new standards for driver engagement and agility. The Turbo S E-Hybrid, in turn, impresses by spanning the range from luxurious comfort...
Manthey PureRxcing has won the six-hour race at the Autodromo José Carlos Pace in São Paulo, clinching its second and the overall fourth victory of the season for Manthey in the FIA WEC Endurance Championship. Alex Malykhin (Great Britain) took the lead after just 90 minutes of racing, which Joel...
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...
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...
Porsche Decades book
All images: © Dalton Watson Fine Books There are so many books that have been written on just about every Porsche model and motorsport achievement over the years, that it would be a fair to ask why we need yet another one. But therein lies the opportunity, because the subject...
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...
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...
More than a Carrera 2.7 RS The Carrera RS was introduced in 1973 and homologated for Group 4 GT racing, with only 55 examples of the legendary and ultra-lightweight racing variant Carrera RSR 2.8 produced (RennSport Rennwagen), with many special features, including the highly tuned 2.8L flat-six, 5cm-wider front and...
2025 Porsche 992.2 911 Carrera
Earlier this morning, Porsche unveiled the first models of the new Type 992.2 911, the Carrera Cabriolet and Coupe, and the Carrera GTS T-Hybrid. However, when something is all-new and upgraded, one question always comes up: What, exactly, is all-new and upgraded on the 992? Fret not, for we have...
Porsche 992.2 911 GTS T-Hybrid
Whenever Porsche brings out a new powertrain, be it the first performance hybrid in the 918 Spyder, the all-electric dual motor system of the Taycan, or other innovations like variable-vane turbos in the 991 Turbo, we love to dig into the technical details and available data. In this aspect, the...
The world premiere of Porsche’s new hybrid 911 GTS Coupe and Cabriolet just streamed live from Stuttgart, and the “Evolution, not Revolution” theme continues into the future with numerous changes, some more subtle than others. Porsche has fundamentally upgraded the iconic 911 sports car. The new 911 Carrera GTS is...
Four originals: Dr. Wolfgang Porsche, his son Ferdinand, and two Porsche 550 Spyders on the Großglockner High Alpine Road – a mountain that figures prominently in Porsche family lore. What a panorama: At an altitude of 2,571 meters, the Edelweißspitze offers a magnificent view of the Großglockner, Austria’s highest peak....
This bespoke Porsche 993 is no stranger to the Porsche world, though very few people are likely to have ever seen it in person. But if you type Coppa Florio and Porsche into an Internet search, you will encounter this GT2 immediately. There are official factory photos from the Exclusive...
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...
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...
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,”...
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...
In the beginning… The engine of the Porsche 911 has come a long way over the past 60 years, now with four times the power from twice the displacement. Its drive technology has continued to develop, but the fundamental concept has remained unchanged—whether naturally aspirated, as a turbo, or in...
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,...
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...
While the staff here at Stuttcars can never get enough of Porsche’s latest GT3s and 963 prototypes, there’s true reverence for the sports car that founded the company, the 356. It’s true beauty in its simplicity, the 356 has earned a spot in collections the world over with a reputation...
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 –...
Innovative software—from the gaming sector, for instance—supports Style Porsche during the design process. But even in the age of digitalization, the sports car manufacturer’s design department still highly values the design quality of classic sketches and labor-intensive clay models. Along the path from vision to reality, the designers combine the...
Porsche has long been a pioneer, consistently pushing the boundaries of design and technology. At the heart of Porsche’s success lies its willingness to think outside the box, evident in its diverse range of prototypes and concepts. The Porsche Heritage Centre offers a fascinating look into the brand’s history of...
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...
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 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 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...
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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...
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....
Mad Max meets Burning Man A little over two decades ago, a bunch of off-roading enthusiasts decided to create the “ultimate off-road challenge” that would test the abilities and capabilities of the entire spectrum of off-roading—from rock crawling to “closed course/stadium racing” to high-speed desert-floor runs. While this event started...
Along came a Spyder Unveiled in January 1960, the RS60 represents the ultimate evolution of Porsche’s aluminum-bodied, four-cam Spyder – an iconic series of sports racing cars originating with the Type 550 in 1953. The RS60 was, in essence, a refined version of the highly successful works RSK built for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Over a hundred years ago, Ferdinand Porsche designed an extraordinary race car, the Austro-Daimler ADS-R, in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. Today, Christophorus and 9:11 Magazine brings the former Targa Florio class champion, whose nickname is Sascha, back home. Following a vigorous turn of the crank, the gas pedal is applied ever...
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...
Speedster, the one and only Introduced in late 1954, the Porsche 356 Speedster was a true dual-purpose sports car – one that could serve as both daily transportation and, with minor modifications, a successful weekend race car. Originally priced at $2,995 – well below Porsche’s Coupe and Cabriolet models –...
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...
Theon Design has revealed its latest bespoke Porsche 911 (964), its second for a UK customer. Finished in classic Oak Green Metallic with dark ‘ghost’ stripes, warm satin chrome brightwork, and complementary matching 18” Fuchs-style wheels, it further exemplifies Theon’s respect for Porsche’s ethos. As with each of its bespoke...
1954 Porsche 356 1500 Speedster
This immaculate auto is in the collection of Brescia Classic Cars in Italy. It’s #48 of only 200 similar cars built by Porsche in 1954. Part of the “Pre-A” production of Porsche 356 cars produced from 1948 to 1955, the first Speedster powerplants were 1100 cc, increased to 1500 cc...
While I admit the title is misleading, American company Sacrilege Motors does have the answer to the question; “Both.” That’s because they have literally taken the best attributes of both machines and combined them into a triple-black, road-going missile nicknamed “Black Bird.” Time to buckle up… Background Sacrilege Motors, founded...
Words and photos by Dom Miliano Deeply devout people of all stripes live their lives hoping to, someday, visit the holy of holies of their faith. Jerusalem, Mecca, Vatican City, Dwarka, Bodhgaya and probably a few more that my liberal arts college never told me about call their people to...
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...
August 18, 2023: Referring to The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering as a car show would be incorrect. Call it a “Concours,” and you would still be off the mark. Situated on the lawns at the Quail Golf Club in Carmel Valley is, instead, what I will call a Luxury Lifestyle...
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...
Invitation to race from Charles Faroux Charles Faroux was a car enthusiast, a racing official, a leading French motor-publication editor at La Vie Automobile and a charmer. Europe’s major automobile manufacturers entrusted their engineering secrets and newest models to him in hopes of a favorable review. Everyone respected his opinions....
Edit Automotive has unveiled its vision of the Porsche 911 named the g11, an intricately crafted sports car predicated on the sixth-generation Porsche 911(997). Crafted by designer Petr Novague, each g11 adheres firmly to the ethos of minimalism, establishing an unadulterated link between the driver and the machine. With an...
The car is your canvas In today’s age of styling and performance accessories, the Porsche 911 certainly offers an inviting canvas upon which owners can create their own expressions on four wheels. In the case of TECHART, this entails spectacular carbon fiber aero kits, emotional soundscapes, and captivating handcrafted interiors....
The esteemed UK firm, Theon Design, known for their custom reconfigurations of the iconic Porsche 911, has recently unveiled a series of advanced performance augmentations tailored for the world of bespoke “restomods.” While some purists may perceive this as a slight departure from tradition, the noteworthy installation of a robust...
The Porsche 911, the undisputed king of sports car evolution, has continued to be transformed since its 1963 debut. One significant chapter came in 1995 with the introduction of the 993 model – the final iteration of the air-cooled 911 series. The 993 epitomized Porsche’s engineering capabilities, integrating the classic...
It won’t come as a big surprise that the world’s greatest Porsche collection is housed right in Stuttgart, at the official Porsche Museum, famous YouTuber Mr JWW managed to get a private tour at the museum and values the entire collection at no less than $1 billion, yes, you that’s...
Following an exhaustive assessment, Porsche has concluded its selection process for the operational team to spearhead their endeavors in the upcoming LMGT3 class of the prestigious FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The German subsidiary, Manthey, emerged triumphant and will spearhead the campaign by deploying two remarkable Porsche 911 GT3 R...
Is going backward the way forward? The Porsche 911; I can’t think of another sports car that better represents an endless evolution of performance.  Garnering respect since its inception in 1963, 911 enthusiasts, including myself, continue to ask, “Can Porsche keep finding ways to make it better?” But wait; while...
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...
Broad Arrow Auctions to offer Porsche rarity Chassis No. 9R6-705 is a Porsche RS Spyder, a sports racing prototype designed for the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) LMP2 class. The RS Spyder has a rich racing history, with notable victories and championships. In 2007, Dyson Racing, a long-time Porsche team,...
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...
As the editor-in-chief of Speedster, the French magazine about classic Porsches, Josué shares with us the road that brought him to this place as a journalist, artist, and car enthusiast. Take it away Josué: Background Before being a journalist, I drew. It was through illustration that I entered the press,...
Step aside Coupes While mostly known for their 911 coupes, Gunther Werks also offers an open-air model called the Speedster, which aims to enhance the driving experience provided by their existing Coupe restorations. Inspired by classic Speedsters, the Spyder features a shortened windscreen and lacks side windows, maximizing the open-air...
Back in the States The Le Mans debacle is over, and now it’s time for Porsche Penske Motorsport to head to round five of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship as the leader of the team classification. In the 6 Hours of Watkins Glen in the US state of New York,...