The Porsche 914 has long lived in the shadow of its more celebrated siblings, but the rare 1970 914/6 proves there’s far more to this mid-engine targa than its reputation suggests. While most 914s made do with a modest flat-four producing around 80 horsepower, the six-cylinder version borrowed a 2.0-litre...
JayEmm on Cars reviews the Porsche 944 S2, highlighting its rise as a beloved classic sports car. Tracing its evolution from Porsche’s earlier, less successful entry-level models, the 944 built on the 924’s platform with a new engine, balanced handling, and transaxle gearbox. The 1985 upgrades brought a modernized interior,...
Often misunderstood, the 924 Turbo represents a fascinating chapter in Porsche history. Introduced in 1979, it paired a front-mounted 2.0-litre four-cylinder with a rear transaxle, delivering near-perfect weight distribution and 170 horsepower in a lightweight package. On paper, the figures seem modest, but out on Hampshire’s back roads the car...
The Porsche 911 GT3 needs no introduction. Every generation brings something unique to the table, making it one of history’s most revered driver’s cars. The latest iteration, the Porsche 992.2 GT3, is equipped with a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six engine that produces 503 horsepower and revs to 9,000 RPM. The 0-62 mph...
The latest Edmunds U-Drags brings together two of 2025’s most advanced hybrid performance machines: the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray and the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Hybrid. Both feature electrified powertrains, all-wheel drive, and launch systems engineered for maximum traction. The format remains classic U-Drags—¼-mile sprint, hard braking into a 180-degree...
JayEmm on Cars takes a close look at the Porsche 928, the model Porsche once positioned as a potential successor to the 911. Launched in 1977, the 928 was designed as a modern, front-engined V8 grand tourer meant to widen Porsche’s reach, especially in the U.S. market. It offered genuine...
The Porsche 924 is often dismissed, but a drive in a well-kept example quickly exposes how misunderstood it really is. This 1981 car, immaculate despite its 40 years, shows why the 924 matters—not just to Porsche history, but as a driver’s car today. Originally conceived as a joint Volkswagen–Porsche project,...
Two off-road supercars face each other on unfamiliar ground — the tarmac. The Porsche 911 Dakar and Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, both engineered for off-road performance, have earned their reputations as icons of dirt and gravel. Yet, their abilities on asphalt have surprised everyone, proving they can hold their own on...
Within the 911 range, the Carrera S is often considered the sweet spot between the base Carrera and the higher-end Turbo or GT3 models. It offers engaging driving dynamics, rear-wheel drive, and manual transmission options without the extreme compromises of the track-focused variants. Under the rear deck sits a 3.0-liter...
This Automo Speed Crew video dives into one of Porsche’s most obscure and fascinating machines: the Porsche 968 Turbo S factory prototype. Conceived during Porsche’s financial crisis in the early 1990s, the car was secretly developed as a homologation special for ADAC GT racing and briefly threatened the dominance of...
In the early 1970s, Porsche faced an identity crisis. The company feared that the 911—with its rear-engine layout and dated architecture—would not survive tightening emissions and safety regulations. The engineers in Stuttgart envisioned a bold replacement: a front-engine, water-cooled GT car that combined speed, luxury, and daily usability in one...
The Porsche Cayman GT4 is a purist’s sports car, offered exclusively with a 6-speed manual transmission. It marks Porsche’s return to its driver-focused roots, emphasizing raw performance over luxury or practicality. Built on a reinforced Cayman chassis, the GT4 is engineered to handle the increased stress from its upgraded drivetrain,...
Driving the 1987 and 1988 Porsche 924 S back-to-back highlights how transmission and setup can completely reshape the same car. Both models revive Porsche’s original front-engine, entry-level formula, sharing much of their mechanical DNA with the 944, but their personalities diverge on the road. The 1987 924 S pairs its...
Celebrating six decades of the Porsche 911 Targa, Porsche Post editor Adam Towler from Porsche Club GB on YouTube takes the wheel of every generation, driving them back-to-back—from the simple and charming “soft-window” Targa of the 1960s to the high-tech 992 with its fully retractable roof. At this year’s Goodwood...
Two decades after Porsche debuted its first GT3 RS, the 992-generation continues the legacy as a formidable track machine. At its core is a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six, revving to an exhilarating 9,000 rpm and producing 525 horsepower. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung...
The 718 GT4 RS is the quickest production Cayman Porsche has ever built, and the first to carry the RennSport badge. With its lightweight design, increased downforce, more powerful engine, and finely tuned handling, this mid-engined machine delivers a driving experience unlike any other—made even more thrilling by the roar...
Top Gear recently got an early look at the Rezvani RR1, a car that takes a different path from the typical Porsche restomod. Unlike a classic Porsche 911 restomod, the RR1 starts with a modern 992 and reimagines it with design cues from the legendary Porsche 935 available in two...
Few names in the automotive world inspire as much passion as the Porsche 911. Over six decades, it has become a symbol of precision, heritage, and sheer driving pleasure. Yet even within this legendary bloodline, there exists a rarefied group of models—machines so finely honed that they’ve transcended sports car...
During a public Wednesday night drag meet at the venue’s dedicated strip, the Taycan Turbo GT – Porsche’s fastest-ever electric vehicle and its most powerful road car – completed a solo quarter-mile run in record-breaking time. It covered the benchmark quarter mile in 9.083 seconds at a top speed of...
The Porsche 924 GTS marked the beginning of a lifelong bond with the brand. Forty years ago, it launched a rally career that began at the International Metz Rally alongside co-driver Christian Geistdörfer. That single season in the Porsche Rally Cup delivered four wins from seven events and left an...
The Porsche 911 GT2 made its debut with the 993 generation, marking the peak of air-cooled 911 performance. Essentially a race car in disguise, this homologation special was engineered to dominate GT2-class competition. By the time Porsche shifted its focus to the GT3 category in the early 2000s, the next...
The Porsche 944 may not enjoy the legendary status of a 911, but in full IMSA GTR form it became one of the wildest and most exciting race cars of the 1980s. At Rennsport 7 at Laguna Seca, this brutally wide, turbocharged machine showed exactly why it remains so special....
The Audrain Museum Network on YouTube recently took a ride in the Guntherwerks Turbo, a car that fully reflects the company’s reputation for pushing limits. The Turbo combines classic 911 character with cutting-edge engineering, delivering a raw yet refined experience. In comfort mode, it produces 550 horsepower with adjustable throttle...
In Newport, Rhode Island, Jay Leno joined the Audrain Auto Museum team for a special look at two of the most enthusiast-focused Porsches ever made—the 2016 Porsche 911 R and the new 2024 911 S/T. The 911 R, released at a time when the manual transmission seemed to be disappearing...