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Christian Gebhardt, sport auto’s test driver, achieved an impressive lap time of 7:12.87 minutes in a Porsche 718 GT4 RS equipped with the Manthey-Kit around the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The Manthey Kit enhances the 718 Cayman GT4 RS by improving its aerodynamics and suspension, significantly boosting its performance. Key modifications include...
In 1991, Porsche revived the RS badge with the introduction of the 964 Carrera RS, drawing inspiration from the iconic 2.7 and 3.0-litre RS and RSR models of the 1970s. Based on the Carrera Cup competition car, this lightweight variant was only available in Europe, though a simplified RS America...
The 993 Carrera 4S, available from 1995 to 1998 as a 1996 model year onward, was a unique addition to the Porsche lineup. It took the powertrain of the 993 Carrera 4 and housed it in the widebody 993 Turbo shell, featuring 18″ alloy wheels. This model was equipped with the same 3.6-liter naturally...
When Porsche introduced the 911 series, it was clear the new six-cylinder model needed to compete in motorsports. While Porsche focused on European events, privateer teams brought the 911 to the U.S. Despite winning the 1966 SCCA D Production National Championship at Riverside with a 911S, Porsche struggled to win...
RUF, the renowned German automaker famed for transforming Porsche platforms into high-performance machines, has once again showcased its engineering prowess with the R Kompressor. Based on the Porsche 997 chassis, this beast of a vehicle comes equipped with a supercharged 3.8L engine that pushes the limits of speed and performance....
Brabus has earned a reputation as a top tuning company, known for delivering consistent, manufacturer-level modifications. Under the leadership of the founder’s sons, the company has expanded its focus beyond Mercedes to now include Porsche, Rolls-Royce, and even motorcycles. In a recent carwow drag race, three powerful Brabus creations were...
Porsche introduced the 991 GT3 at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, followed by the updated 991.2 GT3 in 2017. Major engine upgrades were introduced, allowing the 4.0-liter flat-six to hit a 9,000 rpm redline, with a focus on reducing internal friction for enhanced throttle response. The rear spoiler on the...
Based on the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup racer, the 911 GT America was built with lightweight aluminum-and-steel composite materials. It featured a fuel safety cell with quick-fill capability, a Cosworth dash display, and a roof rescue opening for emergency situations. The Porsche 911 GT America was specifically designed for the...
The Porsche 911 has always been a versatile and capable sports car. But with the introduction of the Dakar edition, Porsche has taken versatility to a whole new level. This off-road-ready 911 is designed to tackle the toughest terrain while still maintaining the iconic driving experience that the 911 is...
Kaege Retro, a German-based company, has been building 993-based Porsche restomods since 2010. When Roger Kaege set out to design his version of a retro 911, he took a unique path compared to other firms by choosing the 993 as his base model. While many use the older 964 model...
Singer Vehicle Design, based in Los Angeles, was established in 2009 by Rob Dickinson, former lead singer of Catherine Wheel. The company specializes in high-performance customizations of 964-series Porsche 911s. Each vehicle undergoes a meticulous restoration, where it’s stripped to its steel frame, reinforced, and fitted with lightweight carbon-fiber panels,...
The 911 Dakar and 911 S/T are two of the rarest and most unique Porsche 911s available today, each highlighting a different aspect of Porsche’s playful engineering. The Dakar is an off-road-ready sports car inspired by rally racing, while the 911 S/T is a lightweight, purist’s dream built for the...
The Porsche 914, once known as Porsche’s humble entry-level model, was an affordable, slow, and often overlooked car from the 1970s. But somehow the folks at Fifteen Eleven Design, a UK-based company, has transformed this classic into something extraordinary. This reimagined 914 now houses a 3.8-liter flat-six engine from the...
Tuthill’s GT One, revealed at the 2024 Monterey Car Week, is a street-legal supercar featuring a carbon fiber body. Every detail, from the sculpted tail with an integrated spoiler to the roof-mounted air intake and custom wheels, is expertly crafted. The car boasts LED lighting with a signature Porsche aesthetic,...
The Porsche 911 GT2 Evo represented the top specification ever produced for any air-cooled Porsche. Built to compete in FIA GT1, it featured a twin-turbocharged 3.6L flat-6 engine delivering 600 HP and 491 lb-ft of torque. Compared to the standard 993 GT2, Porsche expanded the rear fender flares to accommodate...
Introduced in late 2007 as a 2008 model, the 997-series 911 GT2 marked a significant milestone for Porsche. It features a 3.6-liter flat-six engine with variable geometry turbochargers, producing 523 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and an impressive 505 lb-ft of torque at just 2,200 rpm, with a flat torque curve...
While covered here on Stuttcars several times before, it never gets old hearing a car’s owner and visionary discuss a project like the Nardone Automotive 928. Founder Thierry Nardone, 39, is a great car enthusiast and has always cultivated a deep passion for the so-called “transaxle” Porsche, which he is...
Few race cars are as universally acclaimed as the Porsche 956. The car is a brilliantly engineered aesthetic wonder, born of another round of FISA changes that ultimately resulted in the emergence of several marque innovations. Before the debut of the Porsche 956, there were the 935 and 936 prototypes...
The GT3’s essence has always been that of a race car with just enough equipment to be street legal. For Porsche enthusiasts, the GT3 offers the most authentic driving experience. The 2010 Porsche 911 GT3, known internally as the 997.2, holds a special place in the model’s history. Significantly improved...
The Porsche 993 is often hailed as the pinnacle of the air-cooled 911 era. But even within this iconic model, there exists a particularly special variant: the RS Clubsport. This extremely rare car was designed for track performance while maintaining street legality, making it a coveted collectible for Porsche enthusiasts...
Akira Nakai is a former drift racer whose devotion to Porsche’s iconic sports car has led to a series of highly sought-after wide-body designs from his Japan-based company, RAUH-Welt BEGRIFF, commonly known as RWB. Nakai’s creations are distinguished by their exaggerated wheel arches, massive wings, low stance, and aggressive appearance,...
Starting as a humble service station in Pfaffenhausen, Germany, RUF evolved within three decades into a renowned creator of some of the world’s most exceptional super sports cars. Alois Ruf Junior, inspired by his father’s business, developed a deep passion for automobiles, particularly the Porsche 911. Initially, RUF’s creations were...
The 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS is a high-performance convertible version of the 718 Boxster. It shares the same 4.0L naturally-aspirated flat-six engine from the 911 GT3, producing around 495 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque. Unlike its track-focused sibling, the Cayman GT4 RS, the Spyder RS prioritizes a balance...
As their first dedicated sports racing car, the 550 RS Spyder was raced to Porsche’s first major victory at the grueling 1956 Targa Florio. This early success marked the arrival of Porsche’s dedicated race car program, one which went on to win more races than any other manufacturer and largely...
The 997 GT2 debuted in late 2007 as a 2008 model. Its 3.6-liter flat-six engine, featuring variable geometry turbochargers and quad camshafts, produces 530hp at 6,500rpm and 505ft-lb torque at just 2,200rpm, maintaining a flat torque curve up to 4,500rpm. This power enables a 0-60mph time of 3.3 seconds and...
Porsche’s 956 was a revolutionary force in endurance racing. Introduced in the early 1980s to compete in the new Group C category, the 956 represented a leap forward in technology and performance. Its aluminum monocoque chassis and advanced aerodynamics were unparalleled at the time, providing exceptional rigidity and downforce. Powered...
Porsche unveils a high-performance hybrid version of their iconic 911. This new GTS T-Hybrid prioritizes power over electric-only driving unlike most hybrids. It features a 3.6L flat-six engine producing 478 horsepower on its own, but the real innovation is in its two electric motors. One motor eliminates turbo lag, while...
This 1970 Porsche 911 S, originally used in SCCA/Team Continental autocross and track events, was upgraded to RSR specifications by Porsche expert and original R-Gruppe member Gordon Ledbetter. The car was refinished in Signal Yellow and over the past 30 years, Ledbetter and his wife have raced it in PCA,...
The Porsche 992 Turbo S is an astonishingly fast and capable vehicle that blends exceptional performance, comfort, and everyday usability, perfectly aligning with Stuttgart’s philosophy. Powered by Porsche’s advanced 3.8L VTG twin-turbocharged and intercooled flat-6 engine, it delivers 640 HP at 6,750 RPM and 590 lb-ft of torque at 2,500...
Unveiled at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 992 Dakar pays tribute to the Porsche 953’s victory in the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally. Based on the Carrera 4 GTS, the 911 Dakar model has been tailored for off-road prowess, featuring enhancements like increased ground clearance, all-terrain tires, specialized drive modes,...
In a recent video, Parker Nirenstein the host of Vehicle Virgins YouTube channel gets an unexpected opportunity to test drive the Gunther Werks Turbo Mule. This isn’t your average Porsche 911; it’s a stripped-down, monstrous machine built for pure power. The Turbo Mule serves as a testbed for Gunther Werks’...
The 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS once again blurs the boundary between road-going sports cars and race cars. It is equipped with the maximum degree of motorsport technology currently possible in a street-legal 911, yet retains supreme suitability for everyday driving.   The GT3 RS boasts a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat...
Ruf’s follow-up to the iconic “Yellowbird” debuted in 1995, based on the new 993 Turbo chassis. Maintaining the original’s themes of high power, low weight, and exceptional speed, the CTR2 introduced an option for either two or four-wheel drive. Remarkably, its 3.6-liter engine, tuned by Ruf, produced 520bhp and 505ft/lb...
In 1995, Porsche adapted to the evolving landscape of international GT racing with a series of homologation specials, starting with the naturally-aspirated 911 RS and concluding with the GT2 Evo. Based on the 911 Turbo, the GT2 featured a twin-turbocharged engine initially delivering 424bhp, later boosted to 444bhp. It achieved...
The Boxster Spyder was introduced for the 2011 model year as a lightweight, performance-oriented version of the 987.2 Boxster S. It features a manual canvas soft top, aluminum rear deck and side doors, and 19-inch lightweight sport design wheels. These and other weight-saving measures reduce the Spyder’s weight by 178...
Let’s join Magnus Walker, Porsche enthusiast and collector, as he takes a stunningly preserved 1988 Rothmans Turbo Cup car for a drive. The the 944 Turbo Cup Series in Canada was launched in 1986, this naturally aspirated race series provided an affordable platform for amateurs, privateers, and professionals to compete,...
The GT3 RSR, based on the Type 997, featured the latest version of the classic flat-six engine. In 2009, it underwent subtle revisions, adding more hood vents and optimizing air flow through the fascia and hood. Despite air-restriction rules limiting the updated M97/81 engine to 455 brake horsepower, the enlarged...
In 1973, Porsche introduced the legendary 911 RS in response to the realization that the weight of its top-tier 2.4-liter 911S production model limited its racing potential. To address this, Porsche created and homologated a special lightweight variant for competition. This resulted in the 1973 Carrera RS (RennSport), which used...
The Porsche 904 is an automobile which was produced by Porsche in Germany in 1963 and 1965. It was officially called Porsche Carrera GTS due to the same naming rights problem that required renaming the Porsche 901 to Porsche 911. After having withdrawn from Formula One at the end of...
In 2015, famed tuner Akira Nakai of RWB Los Angeles transformed this 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe. The car boasts a widebody kit with a lengthened hood, extended fenders, and a ducktail spoiler. “Carrera” lettering adorns the sides, while “RAUH-Welt” graphics decorate the spoiler and windshield. Further modifications include drilled...
The Porsche 911 is a legendary car, revered for its timeless design, exceptional performance, and exhilarating driving experience. It also offers a spectrum of driving experiences, from the attainable enthusiast’s dream like the Porsche 996 to the pinnacle of track-focused performance, the 991 GT3 RS. The 996 strikes a balance...
This Porsche began life as a 1981 911 SC sunroof coupe before it was modified with a custom backdated bodywork finished in Sport Classic Grey with gold accents and features a 1972-style oil filler door, a vented decklid and valances, and a through-the-hood fuel filler. The 3.0L flat-six engine and...
Originally built by German tuner Gemballa, the Avalanche was more than just a cosmetic upgrade. Boasting a powerful single-turbo engine and a host of performance modifications, it was a force to be reckoned with on the road. With only around 14 Avalanches ever produced, these cars are prized possessions for...
The new 911 Carrera GTS is the first street-legal 911 equipped with a super-lightweight performance hybrid. It features a 1.9 kWh battery, adding only 50 kg to the GTS, and recharges quickly under braking and by harvesting exhaust gas pressure. This powers two electric motors: one in the 8-speed PDK gearbox...
RUF introduced the RT12 during the initial phase of the 997-generation Porsche 911, following the 996 model. Unlike typical sports car generations that begin with base versions and progress to more extreme variants, the early years of the 997 didn’t include a 500-horsepower 997 Turbo. The RT12 sported a sleek...
The letter “R” might seem ordinary, but in the Porsche world, it signifies something much more. It’s a badge of honor reserved for exceptional cars with racing pedigree and stunning performance. In the modern era, only two modern Porsches wear this coveted badge: the Cayman R in 2011 and the...
In 2007, German automaker Ruf unveiled the CTR3, a car widely regarded as their crowning achievement. Unlike previous models based on the Porsche 911, the CTR3 boasted a unique platform co-developed by Ruf and Canadian motorsport specialists Multimatic, known for their work on the Ford GT. While retaining a Porsche-esque...
In 1993, Porsche introduced the Type 993, widely regarded as the most user-friendly and elegantly designed 911. Over the years, the 911 had accumulated numerous aerodynamic and safety enhancements, which had somewhat compromised its original design purity. The Type 993 marked a return to the 911’s foundational principles, presenting a...
Automakers often tout their “racing heritage” influencing production vehicles, but Porsche truly exemplifies this. Porsche began racing with the lightweight 356, but their reputation soared with the “giant killer” 550 Spyder. Throughout the mid-1960s, Porsche focused on race cars like the 550, 718, RS, and RSK models. They expanded their...
Formula E is an electric single-seater racing championship that has been pushing the boundaries with electric-powered single-seater races on city streets since 2014. The series enforces controlled parts, particularly the battery, to ensure close racing. The Gen 2 Formula E car boasts impressive stats: 335 horsepower, a weight of 900...
The RUF CTR Anniversary is a tribute to a legend: the Yellowbird, one of the most famous tuned Porsches ever. However, unlike its namesake, the Anniversary isn’t built on a Porsche chassis. Instead, it’s a completely new creation from RUF, featuring a lightweight and super strong carbon-fiber monocoque. At its...
Despite being made for the small engine displacement classes, Porsche nearly won the 1960 Manufacturers Championship with the RS 60. These purposeful racers featured 1.5, 1.6 or 1.7 liter engines in a low and lightweight chassis. They always won the 1.6 liter class, but typically raced in and among the...
Alois Ruf, initially a Porsche tuner and modifier, achieved the status of automobile manufacturer in 1981 according to the German Automobile Manufacturers Association. The first set of cars designated as Rufs – BTR1, BTR2, and BTR3 – were built in the 1980s. These were based on Ruf’s preferred platform, the...
As Porsche prepares to usher in a new era of electric vehicles, enthusiasts bid a bittersweet farewell to the combustion-engined Boxsters with the introduction of the Porsche 718 Spyder RS. This latest addition to the Boxster lineup embodies the essence of speed, power, and uncompromising performance. Despite its absence of...
The Porsche 961 was the racing version of the 959 supercar. This lightweight (around 2,540 lbs) machine boasted a powerful flat-six engine (Type-935) and a 6-speed manual transmission, putting a whopping 680 horsepower at its command. At the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 961 surprised everyone by matching the speed...
The Porsche 991.2 Turbo S Cabriolet is a top-of-the-line convertible with a hefty price tag of $200,400. This powerhouse offered neck-snapping acceleration, making it one of the world’s fastest convertibles and exceeding most cars on the road. The 991.1 Turbo S Cabriolet was already quick, but Porsche did make improvements to squeeze...