Chris Harris heads to Porsche’s legendary Weissach proving ground and the scenic Black Forest to test one of the marque’s most debated creations—the open-top Porsche 911 S/C. Accompanied by Porsche GT division chief Andreas Preuninger, Harris sets out to determine whether removing the roof compromises the precision and motorsport DNA...
This 9WERKS TV video explores the rare Porsche 911 30 Jahre, also known as the Jubiläumsmodell or “Jubi,” a special edition built to celebrate 30 years of the 911. Based on the Porsche 964, it debuted in 1993 as the first true anniversary model Porsche produced, with a maximum of...
This road-legal Porsche 996 Cup car offers a raw racing experience with just enough modifications to make it usable on public roads. Originally built for one-make Carrera Cup competition, this Japanese-spec example stands out with details like Yokohama Advan wheels, semi-slick tires, and a fully welded roll cage. Power comes...
Porsche 911 GT3 RS–based restomods have become increasingly ambitious, but the Talos RT pushes the concept into a far more sophisticated territory. Featured by Supercar Driver, the Talos RT is effectively a road-focused reinterpretation of the legendary Porsche 911 RSR, engineered to deliver motorsport character without the harsh compromises that...
The legendary Porsche 911 Turbo (993) takes center stage in a thrilling high-speed Autobahn run captured by AutoTopNL, showcasing why the final air-cooled Turbo remains one of the most revered 911s ever produced. During the unrestricted German highway session, the iconic sports car was pushed beyond 280 km/h, delivering an...
Watch sport auto test driver Paul Englert push the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport to the limit on an onboard hot lap of Monza’s Grand Prix circuit, recording a 1:48.10 during an ultra-exclusive Porsche Track Experience session. This 700-hp track machine traces back to the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show,...
CAR magazine takes viewers trackside in southern Portugal to compare two extreme Porsche 911 racing cars: the GT3 Cup and GT3 R. Both are purpose-built 911s stripped of comfort and refinement, designed solely for performance, yet they serve different racing niches. The 911 GT3 Cup is lighter than its road-going...
The 911 Spirit 70 Edition is the third Heritage Design model from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, celebrating 1970s styling cues. Based on the 992.2-generation 911 GTS Cabriolet, it combines retro-inspired design with the modern T-Hybrid powertrain producing about 532 horsepower. Limited to 1,500 units, it’s designed as a collector’s model that...
In the latest of episode of Hagerty “The Driver’s Seat” series, Henry Catchpole explores the engineering and design philosophy behind the Porsche 911 GT3 S/C in an exclusive conversation with Porsche’s GT division head. At first glance, the idea of a GT3 Cabriolet seems unusual—combining track-focused engineering with open-top driving...
Edmunds puts the latest Porsche 911 GT3 through its paces at the Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles, comparing it with the track-only Porsche 911 Cup Car to explore how closely a road car can mirror a true racer. The updated GT3 follows Porsche’s philosophy of incremental refinement, gaining redesigned headlights,...
In an age of growing artificial intelligence — where humans and machines are both partners and rivals — we’re drawn to places that awaken our natural instincts. To places, routes, turns, crests and chicanes where we feel centered and grounded — even as we give in to our need to...
This PistonHeads review covers the Porsche 981 Cayman GT4 Clubsport and its MR variant, showing how the GT4 road car evolves into a race-ready machine. Starting with the standard Cayman GT4 road car, he highlights its 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine, manual gearbox, adjustable anti-roll bars, and GT3-derived suspension—features that already make...
The Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 is a limited-edition, track-only tribute celebrating 25 years of Manthey-Racing, the Nürburgring-based performance outfit founded by Olaf Manthey. This isn’t just a cosmetic homage—Porsche and Manthey Racing infused it with advanced engineering inspired by Manthey’s 911 GT3 R “Grello,” pairing functional upgrades with...
PistonHeads takes a Porsche 911 RSR GTE to Vallelunga, Italy, for a full-throttle test drive of Porsche’s Le Mans-winning race car. Unlike road-going 911s, this GTE is a purpose-built competition machine, with bespoke carbon-fiber bodywork, a mid-mounted 4.2‑liter flat-six producing 515 hp, a six-speed sequential gearbox, steel racing brakes, and slick...
AutoTopNL pushes the Porsche 911 (992.2) Carrera GTS to its limits on Germany’s unrestricted Autobahn, reaching 330 km/h (205 mph) during a high-speed run. The test highlights the car’s stability, strong acceleration, and ability to maintain composure well beyond 300 km/h, demonstrating the performance potential of the latest GTS. The...
Thomas and James from Throttle House review the updated Porsche 911 Turbo S, highlighting major technical upgrades and how they affect its performance and character. The new Turbo S introduces electrically assisted turbochargers that eliminate traditional turbo lag, allowing the turbos to spool instantly. This helps produce about 701 horsepower,...
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 Porsche 991.1 Carrera GTS Cabriolet blends performance and luxury into a focused, road-ready package. Powered by a 430-hp naturally aspirated flat-six, it delivers strong acceleration and an engaging soundtrack, enhanced by the standard sport exhaust. PASM adaptive suspension and a ride height lowered by about 10 mm give the...