Only two of these prototype 914-8 supercars were ever built making them some of the rarest Porsches ever built. The first model was built for Ferdinand Piëch himself who used the full-fledged Flat-8 racing engine producing 350 horsepower. The second was built for Ferry Porsche as a 60th birthday gift. Ferry’s 914-8...
The Porsche 918 Spyder was a mid-engined, plug-in hybrid hypercar that finally proved that gearheads had nothing to worry about when it came to hybrid technology becoming a bigger part of our automobiles. The heart of the Porsche 918 Spyder was a naturally-aspirated 4.6-liter V8 engine that was capable of...
Pro driver Randy Pobst takes the 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 around WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca as it competes for MotorTrend‘s 2020 Best Driver’s Car....
The Porsche 961 was the racing version of the 959 supercar. While the 959 rallye car was also internally called 961, publicly only the circuit racer was called 961. Only one 961 was built. It had 959 prototype chassis number which in turn was from the 1985 911 Turbo chassis number...
When automotive enthusiasts are asked to describe the pinnacle of the Porsche 911, the 991.2 GT3 RS overwhelmingly dominates the conversation. In terms of outright performance metrics, it slots in below the new GT2 RS in the pecking order. While it may not be Stuttgart’s king of lap times, the...
In the latest video from Porsche, we have British professional tennis player, Emma Raducanu taking a Porsche 911 GT3 for a quick test drive together with Carrera Cup GB Junior Champion, Adam Smalley around Brands Hatch in UK....
This was the first 911 Targa to came out of the Singer factory. It is a magnificent piece of machine that features modern technology on the inside while being wrapped with that classic 964 body. The car’s body has been replaced with lightweight carbon fiber panels while replicating the look...
1998 24 Hours of Le Mans winner, the Porsche 911 GT1-98 with chassis number 003, in action at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed. ...
From the factory the Porsche Carrera GT is an icon and probably one of the best supercars ever made thanks to a purity and performance. Thanks to its 612 HP 5.7 Liter V10 mounted behind the driver. But the appearance of the supercar from Stuttgart did well with the Koenigseder treatment...
With the aerodynamic instability of the 917 in the 1969, two separate configurations were used in 1970. These were the short-tail Kurzheck version and the less common Langheck or long-tail. Most of the 917’s accolades were achieved by the 917 Kurzheck, leaving the Langheck a less popular, but ultimately just...
Have you seen a Porsche 917 in action outside of Le Mans? If not, you’re in for a treat as YouTube channel, 19Bozzy92, filmed a Porsche 917 bearing the chassis number 025 racing at the Monza Circuit....
The all-new Cayenne Turbo GT, introduced for the 2022 model year, packs a fearsome punch that rivals will find hard to match. The term ‘Super SUV’ was made popular by a familiar relative, the Lamborghini Urus. However, the Cayenne Turbo GT might have just elevated that performance concept to a whole...
The 718 Porsche Cayman GT4 is everything you could possibly want in a sports car. The sublime combination of a legendary chassis and naturally aspirated 6-cylinder Porsche engine is accentuated by the emphasis that less is more when done right – and nobody does this better than Porsche’s GT division....
The all-new Cayenne Turbo GT, introduced for the 2022 model year, packs a fearsome punch that rivals will find hard to match. The term ‘Super SUV’ was made popular by a familiar relative, the Lamborghini Urus. However, the Cayenne Turbo GT might have just elevated that performance concept to a whole...
The 935/78 was the ultimate expression of the 911 factory race car before Porsche officially withdrew from motor sport. Raced under the Group 5 silhouette series, great liberties were taken with the design and the result was nicknamed ‘Moby Dick’ for its large size and huge overhangs. Only one 935/78...
The Autoart 993R is a tribute to the driving experience of a 911. It brought together the narrow-bodied, air-cooled 993-series 911 and the Original Equipment (OE) race-validated 993RS, along with modern Porsche GT-derived components, added with Paul Stephen’s proven parts. So the Autoart 993R is the perfect combination of the...
Following in the footsteps of the nineteen fifties and sixties 356 Speedsters, 550 Spyders, different 718 Spyders and the two thousand ten Boxster 987 Spyder, the Boxster 981 Spyder is by far the most powerful of them. While the 987 Spyder had a Cayman S engine (a little bit more powerful than Boxster...
1997 Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion Porsche developed two prototype cars, both fully road-legal versions that were GT1 Straßenversion cars. The first was delivered in early 1996 to the German Federal Ministry of Transport, Building, and Urban Development for compliance testing, which it passed. The second prototype vehicle is in the...
Most Porsche fans know little about this epic wide-bodied 911 based race car. While the iconic 2.7 RS is every fan boys dream car, the RSR is the whole reason for the RS’s existence in the first place so we are dedicating some space here to tell you all about it. Introduced in...
The 992 Turbo S comes with an all-new, 3.8 liter boxer six with two variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers. The power output is a staggering 640 hp and 590 lbs-ft of torque. In keeping with previous Turbo models, the engine powers all four wheels. A new 8 speed automatic transmission...
Which is faster? Buyers opting for a 992 Porsche 911 GT3 can choose between a 7-speed PDK transmission or a 6-speed manual gearbox. Carwow is here to finally settle this debate and see which is quicker off the line. Two Porsche 911 GT3s that are almost identical except for the...
The Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 was produced for model years 1984 to 1989. If you are looking to get into classic Porsche 911s, the 3.2-liter Carrera lineup is a good place for a beginner to start. Over 70,000 units were produced, and they are still plentiful, affordable, and blend the...
With between 200 and 270 horsepower and weight around 420 kg, Porsche’s lightweight 910 Bergspyder was extremely nimble and well-suited to dominating mountain roads. In 1967 and 1968, the Porsche 910/8 Bergspyder was the dominant force before the 909 came along. Technically, the Porsche 910 Bergspyder was state-of-the-art, featuring materials...
The new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is the first race car based on the current 911 model series 992. Like everything at Porsche Motorsport, the seventh race car generation is equally as committed to sporting success – it’s a tradition after all. Since 1990, Porsche has built and sold more...
With its astronomical 9,000 rpm redline, the GT3 Touring produces 502 hp @ 8,400 rpm and 346 lb-ft of torque @ 6,250 rpm and should likewise achieve hugely similar, if not identical figures as it pertains to 0-60 mph times and top speed. Like the regular model, the Porsche 911...
The Porsche 911 embodies sports car perfection. It has speed, precision, and is exceedingly fun to drive! On the other hand, the Taycan is a monumental step for the company, a battery-powered, zero-emission sport sedan that drives like a Porsche, is insanely quick and is arguably one of the best...
Aimed at winning Le Mans and complying to European road regulations, the sole 911 GT1 ’98 Straßenversion is a unique singularity in Porsche history. It has all the great hallmarks of successful race car design in an uncompromising road car package. It’s also a good example of the difference between...
A few years ago, an unlikely vehicle listing appeared online by Cartique – a luxury car dealer from Germany. The listing in question is for a 1979 Porsche 935 Kremer K3. Today, we are sharing it with you all as our car of the day. Porsche revived the iconic 935...
Enjoy the beautiful sceneries, the exciting stories, and most of all, the beautiful classic 300zx and 928 in this great Northern Road Trip from Everyday Driver....
The 911 Targa received the same upgrades during the switchover to the 997.2 generation, including a boost in power and performance. The expansive glass roof now featured increased UV protection to prevent damage to both passengers and interior trim. This is the point in Porsche 911 Targa history when the...
To the untrained eye, the Carrera T may appear to be a bare-bones and sparingly equipped 911 at first glance. With a brief history lesson – and by taking a closer, more discerning look – it becomes clear that this really is not the case. The 911 has always been...
Inspired by the 918 Spyder, Porsche introduced the 911 Turbo S Edition 918 Spyder that was mechanically identical to the standard 997 Turbo S – but accented with bright green trim, decals, and even brake calipers to match the similar trim on the 918. Contemporary accounts suggested that Porsche would...
The Porsche 911 is the quintessential high-performance sports car and has been for as long as we can remember. A lot of driving enthusiasts grew up wanting one so when it was time to celebrate its 40th anniversary, Porsche gave us a special 911 to enjoy. It was in late...
During the Geneva Motor Show in 2010, a Porsche 911 GT3 R with innovative hybrid drive is making its debut, opening up a new chapter in the history of Porsche with more than 20,000 wins in 45 years scored by the extremely successful Porsche 911 in racing trim. The innovative...
Similar to the 911 T, the 718 Cayman T is not the fastest, most luxurious or even the cheapest of all the 718 variants. However, the car is a unique combination of features and nuances that add up to more than the sum of its parts. The Cayman T is...
Along with the Cayman S Sport, Porsche gave us a Boxster special in 2008. It was a limited production version of the Boxster S called “Porsche Design Edition 2”. Equipped with the same 303 bhp 3.4-liter boxer engine as the Cayman S Sport, the Boxster S Design Edition 2 stands...
The original Porsche Boxster was a huge success and help Porsche grow its customer base, so when the second-generation Boxster (987) came to the US market as a 2005 model it wasn’t a surprise that it followed a similar formula. While the 987 Boxster retained only 20 per cent of...
In the middle of 2008, Porsche introduced the limited edition Cayman Design Edition 1. The Design Edition 1, also know as the DE1, was a Cayman S packaged with many exclusive cosmetic options intended to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Porsche Design. This car was clearly designed for the Porsche...
The 911 S was introduced to increase the performance potential of the very successful 911. It had a more powerful engine along with a number of chassis enhancements that made it very desirable. The 1966 2.0 S was the first high performance 911 variant and it came just two years...
The Porsche 718 family recently welcomed a new flagship model, the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS which has been designed for maximum driving pleasure. Porsche let the GT department, their skunkworks team, at Stuttgart go slightly (read: completely) insane. The result is a $145,000 USD Porsche Cayman that carries a...
The rarest 964 RS variant was the awesome 964 C4 Lightweight. Known as the 964 Leichtbau it made use of surplus parts from 953 Paris-Dakar project. A handful of specially prepared lightweight 911s were fabricated by the Porsche factory and called the Carrera 4 RS Lightweight. The idea was to combine the...
Built to homologate the 2011 GT3 RSR racecar, the RS 4.0 is fitted with the 3996cc engine which raises power output from roughly 444 to 500 bhp. It is easily identified by its new wings and front winglets just ahead of the front wheels. Limited to just over 600 examples worldwide,...
In 1979, Porsche unveiled a concept version of the 924 at the Frankfurt Auto show wearing Carrera badges. One year later, in 1980, Porsche released the 924 Carrera GT, making clear their intention to enter the 924 in competition. By adding an intercooler and increasing compression to 8.5:1, as well...
The Porsche Mission R concept is intended to equal the performance of the 992-series 911 GT3 Cup, the car used in the well-known Porsche Supercup and Carrera Cup series. Mission R concept features 900-volt fast-charging architecture, an 82.0-kWh battery pack, and modularly integrated front and rear motors with single-speed transmissions featuring...
The TechArt GTstreet R is a much improved version of the Porsche 911 Turbo thanks to a custom body kit and 3.8L twin turbocharged flat 6 engine. The new body uses a lot of carbon fiber components and was exclusively developed in the wind tunnel. Although some people may not...
In late 2008, Porsche introduced the limited edition Cayman S Sport. The Sport was a Cayman S packaged with many sport options to create an edgy/sporty Cayman S. Beyond sport options, the Cayman S Sport received new DME software maps created to work with the Porsche Sport Exhaust and a...
The 997 Sport Classic is a limited edition version of the 997.2 Carrera S coupé inspired by the 1973 Carrera RS 2.7. The 911 Sport Classic is based on the standard-production 997.2 Porsche 911 Carrera S. However, there are several significant differences. Compared to the often brightly-colored Carrera S, all copies...
In 1999, Porsche celebrated the turn of the century with a special edition – the 996 “Millennium Edition”. Offered as a a special edition of the 996 for the model year 2000, the 911 Millennium edition was based on the Carrera 4 coupé and was pretty rare, with only 911...
The Porsche 911 GT2 combines the sporting character of the 996 911 GT3 with the power and straight line performance of the 911 Turbo. The fastest member of the 911 family, the 911 GT2 gets power of 462 bhp @ 5700 rpm and torque of 457 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm. It accelerates to...
The Boxster was initially unveiled as a concept in 1993 at the Detroit Auto Show, before going on sale in the summer of 1996 (as a 1996 model year in the United States). The first 986-generation Boxsters to reach U.S. shores were 1997 model-year base cars, equipped with a mid-mounted...
The 917 Kurzheck Coupé (917K) first appeared in 1970 and contributed more to the Porsche 917 story than any other variant. It was a high-down force version that featured a cut-off tail for increased downforce. This reduced the cars top speed, as much as 30 mph, but it helped the Porsche win...
Watch JayEmm and see if the 981 Porsche Boxster Spyder can compare to the Ferrari 360. For roughly the same price, which would come out on top?...
The Porsche 960 Vision Turismo is a mid-size sedan concept, designed and built by Porsche in 2016 that previewed some of the future design cues that Porsche would incorporate into the Porsche 911 (generation 991.2). The supposed powertrain wavered between mid-engine format and electric format. The latter was chosen, and...
When Dr. Ferry Porsche turned 80 years old, he received a 1989 Porsche Panamericana concept car as a gift. The 1989 Porsche Panamericana concept car was a striking two-seater concept study, shown to the public for the first time at the 1989 International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany. Arriving without...
The Porsche 356 was the first production car from Porsche. Earlier cars designed by the company included Cisitalia Grand Prix race car, the Volkswagen Beetle, and Auto Union Grand Prix cars, but it was the 356 that changed things forever for sports car enthusiasts the world over. Ferdinand Porsche, Sr....
MotorTrend’s Jonny Lieberman tells you everything you need to know about the first dedicated electric vehicle from Porsche, the 2022 Porsche Taycan. Can it stand up against the competition?...
Made as a demonstrative show-car, the 918 RSR ‘Racing Lab’ is part of a new initiative called Porsche Intelligent Performance which will likely develop hybrid racing cars for outright victories at events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Premiere on January 10 2011 at NAIAS North American International Auto...
Watch a brief walkthrough on how to fully enjoy the features of the Porsche Carrera GT. ...
While the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo was introduced in 2021, it is time to take another look at this model since the recent upgrades, which significantly enhance the range, Harry’s Garage takes this high-riding supercar off-road to test her capabilities. He’s not disappointed, sure it’s not a Range Rover, despite...
Video Review of the 2022 Porsche Macan S I know, I know, who cares about the 2022 Porsche Macan when you all came to watch 911 GT3s or go back in history to see the coolest old Porsches. In saying that, most of us also have a family and need...
A great video to listen to the soundtrack of the 6-cylinder 2.9-L bi-turbo engine of the Porsche 935/77 Turbo. Turn up the volume and enjoy this pure ASMR goodness!...
The Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Coupe is the fastest SUV to go around the Nurburgring and one of the fastest vehicles we’ve had on our channel. The Cayenne Turbo GT makes 631 horsepower and 625 lb-ft of torque from a 4.0 L V8 ....
Who’s ready for an SUV v supercar drag race?! We’ve got Mat lining up in the incredible Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, and he’s going to see if this performance SUV has what it takes to beat a rear-wheel drive R8 over the quarter-mile! So let’s check out the stats. Starting with the...
Taycan 4 Cross Turismo Is Porsche’s Bargain EV Porsche is about performance and engineering excellence, its vehicles are not meant to be inexpensive. That said, the Taycan 4 Cross Turismo is the best EV value the automaker offers. Feature for feature, it actually costs less than the base rear-wheel drive...
Ultimate Review & Comparison – Cayenne Turbo GT v Aston Martin DBX 707 Which is the best high-performance SUV (that isn’t a Lamborghini)? Is it the Aston Martin DBX 707, or the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT? Well, it’s time to find out! Mat’s got his hands on these two SUV...
This might just be the best Porsche drag race line-up of all time! We’ve got Mat lining up in his Porsche 911 Turbo S, and he’s about to go head-to-head against one of the most expensive Porsches around – the 918 Spyder! Naturally, the stats on both of these cars are...
We already know that the new Macan GTS replaced the Macan Turbo as the top dog in the Macan lineup. The question is whether it is still considered truly amazing. For those of us with kids and living in the suburbs, the Macan is an obvious choice, so the question...
Not Even Close? We all know the Porsche 918 Spyder is quick, but is it faster than a MotoGP bike? As a reminder, the 918 is Porsche’s hybrid hypercar that went into production in 2013. It combined a high revving naturally aspirated V8 coupled to a pair of electric motors...
The Latest Macan GTS Reviewed by The Straight Pipes 2022 Porsche Macan GTS review by The Straight Pipes. The 22 Macan GTS is putting down 434 horsepower and 405 lb-ft of torque from a Twin turbo 2.9L v6. At $111,870 CAD, would you take it over a Porsche Cayenne S,...
In this very special video, the crew from Supercardriver join Tom Hartley Jnr as he talks them through the latest unicorn on offer; the Porsche 911 GT1 EVO. As 1 of only 9 in the world, this incredibly rare car has been converted beautifully for road use – but how...
In-Depth Review & Drive In The Taycan GTS Sport Turismo Since its launch, Porsche has really rolled out the variants. We have see the base Taycan and the introduction of the Cross Turismo (wagon) body. In typical Porsche fashion, we now have the Porsche Taycan, Porsche Taycan 4S, Porsche Taycan...
Below is a really thorough review of the 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT by The Straight Pipes team. The Turbo GT is putting down 631 horsepower and 626 lb-ft of torque from a Twin Turbo 4L V8 and it is the top dog in the Cayenne lineup. But is it...
2023 Porsche 963 Pictures & Gallery ...
The loophole Porsche racecar Ferrari couldn’t touch! The Porsche 917 was the brainchild of engineering genius Ferdinand Piëch, the grandchild of Ferdinand Porsche and nephew of Ferry Porsche. The 917 was the only Porsche model produced with the 12-cylinder engine and experimentally even with the 16-cylinder. When the new rules...
2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo review by The Straight Pipes. We love the reviews from the guys at Straight Pipes and this 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo review is no different. The Taycan GTS is putting down 509 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque from a 93kwH battery and...
Sub-four-second 0-60s and 600bhp are performance figures that were once exclusively the domain of supercars, but not these days… In the first installment of Stig’s Garage, we take two of the fastest SUVs on the market and pit them against each other on the Top Gear Test Track. Which one...
Bruce Canepa Takes Us Through His Workshop & Some Amazing 959 History The Porsche 959 upon release was the most sophisticated road car ever created. Designed by Porsche, the 959 went down in the automotive history books as an era-defining car which paved the way for many future technological advancements....
For those in the market for a people mover and some fun at the same time, the Macan GTS and Cayenne GTS are both pretty awesome machines. We found a new video review that compares the two cars. AJ takes you on an in-depth comparison review, Porsche Macan GTS vs...
Full Review – The Carrera GT Turn up the volume folks because this is going to be the best minute of your day. A Carrera GT screaming on the autobahn. Below we also have the full video that we highly recommend. ...
Porsche Taycan Turbo vs Audi RS e-tron GT R This time two £120k EVs boasting 4 seats, 200 mile plus range and over 650hp go head to head. The Taycan blew everyone’s socks off when it appeared last year, but we’d expect nothing less from Porsche. However, Audi also know...
Is the driver-focused Macan T The Best Yet?...
The 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo Is a Very Cool Wagon – Full Video Review 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo review! The Taycan GTS is an excellent high-performance version of the Porsche Taycan, and Doug DeMuro reviews the GTS model in a lot of depth in this video....
The guys at Novitec have been creating more videos lately and we stumbled on this one from a few days ago in a Taycan Cross Turismo. The POV video gives you a good sense for the driving and noise. It actually sounds louder than I expected and the tire noise...
2023 – Present Porsche Macan T Pictures & Gallery...
The Fast EV Wagon of Our Dreams As tends to be the case with Porsche’s driver-focused ‘GTS’ variants, Porsche has successfully applied a combination of options, styling updates, and performance goodies to their Taycan EV in a way that is hard to argue against. It’s got gobs of power, but...
Porsche Taycan GTS on Street & Track Steve Sutcliffe tests the 2021 Porsche Taycan GTS and GTS Sport Turismo on road and track. The electric driver’s car is here, but how good is it?...
Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo Review...
Porsche Taycan 4S Review The Porsche Taycan 4S is an electric car made by a manufacturer who has a history of making cars, but its pricing can go up to $160,000 so you could expect or think it’ll be almost perfect. Here are my thoughts....
Jay Leno Reviews The Taycan Turbo S...
Porsche GT2RS vs 959 Video The GT2RS and 959 represent the top of Porsche’s line-up, 30 years apart. We had the rare opportunity to drive them back to back in a comparison we’ve never seen and never thought we’d get to do....
Top Gear 1980s Supercar Powertest Top Gear gives use the drag race that every ’80s Porsche and Ferrari fan dreamed of. Two legendary supercars and a drag strip. Who will win?!...
1988 Porsche 959 – Jay Leno’s Garage Could the Porsche 959 be the best car of the 1980’s? Jay and Alex Grappo of Drive Coffee dissect all the technology and features that Porsche engineered into this legendary homologation car....
Porsche 959 Reviewed by Petrolicious This week we head a few hours north of our Los Angeles HQ to catch up with Bruce Canepa and one his Porsche 959. It’s one of the rarest cars to wear the company’s crest, but he’s certainly no stranger to the thing—after spending over...
Porsche 959 Reviewed by Doug DeMuro The Porsche 959 is one of the most famous Porsche models of all time — and the 959 is one of the most famous cars from the 1980s. Today I’m reviewing the Porsche 959 to show you the details of one of the world’s...
Porsche 959 Vs Ferrari 288 GTO The Porsche 959 is one of the rarest, greatest supercars ever made and was one of the original bedroom poster cars. We took a look at its past, at its Group B origins and took it for a spin. Part 1 Part 2 ...
Porsche 959 In Depth Video The Porsche 959 is one of the rarest, greatest supercars ever made and was one of the original bedroom poster cars. We took a look at its past, at its Group B origins and took it for a spin....
AutoTrader Pits the Audi RS E-Tron GT vs the Porsche Taycan Turbo Rory pits the Audi RS E-Tron GT against its arch rival (or is that arch relative?) the Porsche Taycan Turbo to discover which has the best performance, design, range, value, and which is the most fun to drive!...
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S – One Take This 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (also referred to as 951) is one of the 380 special “Silver Rose” editions. It is a stock vehicle, well cared for, with over 195,000 original miles. To go from the regular 944 Turbo to the...
Regular Car Reviews – The Porsche 944 We review the over-hyped under-powered middle-child of the Porsche 944, the 944s. This hunk of self-congratulatory populism can’t move under the weight of all its fanboys and white knights. The 944 is a victim of it’s own fandom....
The best Porsche? How About the 944 The guys climb into a tuned 944 Turbo to kick off our new simpler-faster review series called “Fast Blasts”. As usual we enjoy some great mountain roads and talk about 944s in general as well as the changes this owner has done. Subscribe...