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The debate over converting a classic Porsche to electric power versus preserving it stock divides enthusiasts, AS IT SHOULD! Purists argue that keeping it stock maintains the car’s historical integrity, preserving the unique mechanical feel, engine sound, and character that define Porsche’s legacy and signature driving experience. For them, altering...
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...
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...
Shortly before its launch, the new Panamera top model has made its mark on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. With Porsche test driver Lars Kern behind the wheel, a pre-series variant of the high-performance touring saloon completed the legendary course 5.64 seconds faster than the comparable model of the previous generation. Lars’...
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...
Aiming for the sweet spot between speed, consumption, and charging infrastructure, Mayk Wienkötter, Porsche’s spokesperson for the Taycan and electromobility, traveled from Stuttgart to Seville. Oliver Blume runs across the forecourt of the Porsche Museum with a friendly wave and asks where we’re going. “Seville!” we reply. “Nice one –...
A 911 Turbo Sonderwunsch and the new Panamera were among the highlights of Dubai’s annual Icons of Porsche festival. Fans of classic cars, arts, and culture were on hand to commemorate 75 years of Porsche sports cars, as well as 60 years of the 911. The gathering at the Dubai...
Porsche revamps the Panamera: the third generation of the sporting luxury sedan is characterized by a wider range of digital features, a fresh and expressive design and a broader spectrum between dynamic performance and driving comfort. More powerful E-Hybrid powertrains (Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid: Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 1.7 – 1.2...
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...
Porsche Mission-E charge port render
The automotive industry is at a pivotal juncture these days, with change looming just beyond the horizon. The era of electrification is upon us all, whether we like it or not, and manufacturers are working to adapt to this shift in technology and consumer preferences.  Porsche, well known for seven...
After the successful launch of the new Cayenne in early 2023, Porsche is topping off the comprehensively revised third generation of this successful SUV with a new top model. As before, the most powerful Cayenne is a plug-in hybrid. Porsche has upgraded the technology in this successor to the Cayenne...
Demand for Porsche’s Taycan outpaces production For new-vehicle shoppers who have their eye on Porsche’s newest model — the all-electric Taycan — the sports car maker has a message: Be patient. Porsche estimates a 6-to 9-month wait for Taycan deliveries. Geopolitics and the pandemic conspired to kneecap Taycan sales last year. Porsche...
Everrati Automotive Limited (Everrati™) has completed the build of its first Porsche 911 (964) for the U.S. market. Featuring a state-of-the-art OEM-grade electric powertrain designed and developed at its global headquarters in Oxfordshire, England, the full build of the redefined 911 (964) has been carried out to the highest standards by...
Battery Testing & Development Porsche Engineering uses state-of-the-art testing procedures for the development of electric drives, which include both real-life tests and tests conducted in a virtual environment. Their use can significantly shorten the development time and reduce the number of test vehicles needed. To continue to increase efficiency in...