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Words by: Glen Smale Images by: Glen Smale & Corporate Archives Porsche AG The Interserie championship was established in 1970 as the European equivalent of the Can-Am series in North America. Known as the ‘European Can-Am’, the Interserie replaced the Nordic Challenge Cup (NCC), which ran in 1969 in Finland...
When Henk Spin purchased a 356 A Coupé as a restoration project, he had no idea that it was not a standard-issue vehicle, but rather a factory one-off full of special requests. Ten years later, the 1958 classic car had been restored to its former glory in the special color...
Behind another nondescript garage door in the town of Jupiter, southern Florida, hides half a century of motoring passion. Shelves stacked with racing helmets, trophies, and model cars, walls peppered floor-to-ceiling with vintage signs and sponsorship decals. And at the center of this sprawling shrine to the automobile are no...
906: Born to Race Considered one of the most distinctive designs of the 1960s, the Porsche Carrera 6, more popularly known as the 906, was certainly also one of the most remarkable pieces of German engineering. As is already well known, the origins of the model can be traced back...
Introduced in the last years of 991 production, the Touring brought a slightly more driver-focused version to the 911 range. It also recalled the original 911 Touring of fifty years earlier.  Background to the 911 T  In its first years, the 911 was a single model, but in 1966 it...
Porsche Luxembourg celebrates a milestone anniversary: the company began operations 75 years ago, as one of the sports car manufacturer’s first importers. To mark the occasion, Porsche Luxembourg has partnered with experts from the Porsche Sonderwunsch department and Luxembourg artist Jacques Schneider to create the Porsche Lëtzebuerg Legacy project. The...
Almost no other brand represents personal freedom and individuality like Porsche. The first customer requests appeared in the 1950s, laying the foundation for today’s Sonderwunsch department and Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur. From the very start, Ferry Porsche connected his sports cars to the vision of fulfilling dreams, and the brand has...
The first impact bumper Porsche is almost always overlooked by air cooled 911 enthusiasts drawn to later, more powerful models or the ‘long bonnet’ cars of the 1960s and early 70s. Consequently, the underrated mid-decade 2.7 can be something of a bargain. History  In contrast to the American norm where...
With the obligatory shift away from ICE, the 911 60th anniversary model, the 992 S/T may well come to be seen as the pinnacle of the internal combustion sports car. The 2023 911 S/T is likely to serve as a salutary reminder of the exemplary automotive engineering that society has...
As has been observed before, the advent of the 996 was a revolution at Porsche. If the longest-running sports car model in history was to have a future beyond the 1990s, it would require a comprehensive retranslation for the twenty-first century. The outcome was the radical new 996, which at...
Still a 911 Guy… But Curious I try not to be a 911 snob, but like most long-time Porsche owners, the rear engine, air-cooled 911 is – and always has been – “Top of the Pops” for me. Other makes and models invariably come up short. Certainly, the car has...
After some licensing issues that temporarily halted the viewing of this award-winning documentary, the film is once again available on Prime Video. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content. Get Started Already a Member? Sign in to your account here....
The 991.1 range (2012-2016) had the most powerful naturally-aspirated series production engines ever built by Porsche. Producing an exceptional 110bhp/litre, the 991.1 Carrera GTS was the top of the range. Subsequently environmental legislation would oblige Porsche to build smaller engines and extract more power by turbocharging. History & Tech The...
Story by Glen Smale. All images courtesy of © Porter Press Int. Porsche’s Type 956, 962 and 962C is the world’s most successful prototype race car ever produced. Developed specifically for the Group C class that ran between 1982 and 1992, and the IMSA series in the USA, these three versions...
History & Tech More significant to North Americans is that the street version of the 2003 second-generation GT3 met EPA norms making it the first ‘hot’ 911 to be allowed officially in the US since the Carrera 2.4 S of 1972.  When Porsche began making sports cars in the late...
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...
Background While Porsche has long since been revered as a European sports car company, “Supercar” has not been part of their vocabulary. That changed with the Porsche 959, introduced in 1986, which many consider the first German supercar. Designed as a technological marvel, it featured advanced all-wheel drive, a 2.85L...
Simon Kidston has unearthed and sold the rarest classic vehicles worldwide, including the most expensive car ever traded. But there is one car he will never sell. The world-famous classic car dealer Simon Kidston knows the power of time and has built his career on time’s ability to infuse desire....
Original Recipe Among the air-cooled cognoscenti, the original 1973 Carrera RS 2.7 rightly resides in “das Beste vom Besten” 911 pantheon. Designed to meet homologation requirements for Group 4 racing, it blended lightweight construction, aerodynamic enhancements, and a potent 2.7-liter flat-six engine. The legendary Carrera RS was the creation of...
Porsche 987 Cayman R
The 987 Cayman and its immediate successor the 981 Cayman model represented  Porsche’s first volume production mid-engined coupé. Using naturally aspirated flat six  engines, it ran for a little over a decade until a turbocharged flat four changed the character  of the car. Subtly differentiated from the Boxster from which...
1993 Porsche 964 Carrera RS America
Background & Tech In the late 1960s, as California’s new anti-smog legislation became operative, it was apparent that highly tuned cars like the Porsche 911 would be affected. Breathing through carburettors and running on premium fuel, the 911 was soon in difficulty with traffic authorities. The S was even withdrawn...
Best Porsche Under $250K: The Ultimate Performance Machines With a budget of $250,000, you gain access to some of the most desirable Porsches ever built. From high-performance 911 GT models to rare, limited-production supercars, this price range opens the door to an elite level of driving excitement. Whether you’re looking...
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...
When Porsche unveiled the world’s first production sports car with a turbo engine in 1974, the automotive world changed overnight. Over the past 50 years, the term “turbo” has undergone an exciting transformation: from the technology in the traditional sense to the “Turbo-look” with bulky enlargements and the protruding rear...
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Best Porsche Under $150K: Supercar Performance Without the Supercar Price A budget of $150,000 brings you into the realm of true Porsche excellence. At this price point, you can access high-performance 911 models, track-ready GT cars, and even lightly used supercar-level machines. Whether you’re after a thrilling weekend toy, a...
Background Since the 1960s, Porsche has been optimizing the aerodynamics of future racing and production vehicles in the wind tunnel with the help of special miniature models. The example of the legendary Porsche 935/78 shows how this works. Model vehicles feature in many a display case as diminutive dream cars....
The 1974 world premiere of the 911 Turbo at the Paris Motor Show caused a sensation. Half a century later, we return to a place that saw the dawning of a new era to tell a story of boldness, energy, and timeless elegance. The Champs-Élysées and the Élysée Palace are...
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....
Best Porsche Under $100K: High-Performance Icons Within Reach With a budget of $100,000, you enter the realm of truly exceptional Porsches. This price range unlocks access to high-performance 911s, track-focused Caymans, and even some modern luxury grand tourers. Whether you’re looking for a raw, analog driving experience or cutting-edge performance...
Whether aerodynamics, connectivity, range, or driving dynamics, the innovations in the new Macan are setting benchmarks. At the same time, Porsche is working toward a strategic milestone with full electrification of this popular series. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content. Get Started...
1967 Porsche Type 910/6 Coupé. Corporate Archives Porsche AG
By the time the mid-1960s arrived, Ferdinand Piëch had got his hooks well and truly into Porsche’s motorsport programme. With the 904, introduced in 1964, Porsche showed that it could mix it with the top runners even if overall victories were out of reach. With its successor, the 906, the...
Porsche 718 Cayman T
Best Porsche Under $75K: Unlocking High-Performance Excellence With a budget of $75,000, you’re stepping into serious Porsche territory. This price range offers access to some of the brand’s most thrilling sports cars, including high-performance 911s, mid-engine Caymans, and even track-ready models. Whether you’re after a modern Porsche with cutting-edge technology...
Best Porsche Under $25K: Affordable Thrills on a Budget Dreaming of owning a Porsche but working with a budget of $25,000? You’re in luck! While Porsche is often associated with high-end luxury and performance, there are still great options that offer the brand’s signature driving experience without breaking the bank....
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Best Porsche Under $50K: Performance and Prestige on a Budget A budget of $50,000 opens the door to an exciting range of Porsches, blending performance, luxury, and timeless design. Whether you’re searching for a mid-engine sports car, a high-performance coupe, or even a capable SUV, there are plenty of options...
If you think post-war sports cars or muscle cars from the late 1960s are the staple of the collector car industry, it’s time to broaden your horizons. 80s and 90s enthusiast cars have recently forged their own niche in the collector car world, and appreciation of the period’s shining stars...
When discussing breakthroughs in sportscar technology, the Porsche 959 merits its own chapter, if not a book. Introduced in the mid-1980s, this genuine supercar emerged as a spearhead of innovation, vastly surpassing the technology Porsche had developed to date. While the standard 911 was not short on performance or prestige,...
In the vast design world, few names resonate with as much acclaim and distinction as Porsche. While many associate this name primarily with high-performance cars, there’s another realm where the Porsche legacy thrives: product design. This evolution commenced with Porsche Design, founded by Prof. Alexander ‘Butzi’ Porsche in 1972. FA...
For some, motor racing is an inevitability. It is a passion that they are born with and it is just a matter of time before they slip behind the wheel of a racing car. For these chosen few, this inborn factor elevates them to a level above the rest of...
After what felt like an eternity for Porsche enthusiasts, the seventh “family affair” of monumental proportions kicked off on the Monterey Peninsula, California on September 28th. Rennsport Reunion 7 includes a spectacular array of everything from vintage 356s to the new Mission X all-electric Hypercar which is on display for...