This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Porsche 911 Targa, one of the most distinctive models in the 911 lineup. First introduced in 1965, the Targa has remained a constant presence even after the Cabriolet debuted in 1983. The name “Targa” originates from the Targa Florio road race in...
The term “Safari” has become increasingly popular in the automotive community, especially among Porsche enthusiasts. However, few names are as iconic as Tuthill Porsche when it comes to the East African Safari Rally. Known for its extensive racing history, Tuthill has consistently fielded numerous cars in the Safari Classic Rally....
In a recent episode of 9WERKS TV on YouTube, we are treated to comparison between two of the most coveted Porsche 911 Rennsport models ever made—the iconic 2.7 RS and its rarer sibling, the Carrera 3.0 RS. The 2.7 RS, introduced in 1973, was a homologation special designed to compete in...
Based on the 911S, the 911 R was produced by Porsche to compete in the FIA’s GT 2.0 category. To make it competitive, the 911R was powered by a flat-six engine, Type 901/22 from the Porsche 906, capable of 210 hp. It went on a diet too, with weight savings...
In a new video, Magnus Walker interviews Charles Lennon, a dentist from New Jersey, who is also the proud owner of the “Creative Chaos Six Nine,” a modified 1969 Porsche 911T finished in burnt orange. The car is powered by a rebuilt 3.4-liter engine that was originally a 80s-era 3.2-liter...
Though largely forgotten, Porsche will soon release a special new model: the 2023 911 ST. What is the ST and why should it be in your radar? Find out!...
Enjoy this short video on the overview of the nut-to-bolt restoration of a 1970 Porsche 911. Project: Queen, handbuilt by CarBone....
ISSIMI Drives puts the spotlight on the first variation of the Porsche 911. Join Derek from ISSIMI Drives as they discuss the history of the Porsche 911 and why it has become one of the most coveted model these days....
It was the first motorsport team-designed consumer grade car, first 911 with a staggered stance, and first factory-installed fixed wing. TheSmokingTire from YouTube discusses why the Porsche 2.7 RS is so successful and how it influenced future Porsche cars....
Real World Carrera RS Review The 2.7 Carrera RS debuted in October 1972 at the Paris Motor Show, and was the top first generation 911 and one of the best road cars of all time. It was the fastest production 911 and a solid race winner. Some feel it is...
Driving a classic 911 is pure therapy for some…and I’ve found the earlier cars are just so rewarding. That’s why when I found this cool video I just had to share it with you guys. Sit back and relax and just enjoy the pleasures of driving an air-cooled 911....
What makes this 50-year old icon so special? The Carrera RS 2.7 was conceived as a 911-derived race car and was the first production street/race 911 widely offered to the public. The company’s philosophy was that Porsche’s (except for pure competition models) should be used for daily transportation. Porsche built...
This insane 1969 Porsche 911T with a 2.8 MFI engine is the very definition of “Classic Porsche 911 modified”…so why would this Youtuber go even deeper and drop the motor right after buying it? Find out in this video below. ...
1965 911 SWB by Sports Purpose. Is this £350,000 Porsche the purest driving 911 of them all? This ’65 Porsche 911 has been subtly modified by Sports Purpose to appear to be a regular 2.0 litre, SWB 911 but to be nothing of the sort. Powered by a high-revving, Tuthill...
Interview the owner of a 1971 Porsche 911 In this video we Interview the owner of a 1971 Porsche 911 owner. He talks about how he became interested in Porsches and about the car itself....
The Air Cooled Classic 2.0L Flat Six You Need To Hear This 1969 911E is a great example of why the 911 made such an impact on the sports car market in the early days even with a small displacement air cooled flat six. In ’69 the E and S...
The 911 Porsche feared no-one would buy! In this episode we bring you a rather special car, one of the original 500 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS! Iain looks back at the history of the 911 and how the Carrera RS came to be, an unexpected path that surprised even...
On Board Dickie Meaden takes you behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 2.7 RS Touring in part one of the new ‘How to Drive’ series from Motor Sport. Learn the tricks that bring the most out of one of Porsche’s most stunning cars....
On The Road In an automotive world in which long legacies of high-performance are continually trotted out and watered down for commercial appeal over time, it can be hard to find examples of restraint. That word might not be the most apt descriptor of Porsche 911 models that wear the...
Clean & Fast 911 ST Clone Karsten has build his Porsche the way he wanted it. Clean an fast, like the original 911 ST....
On The Road You’ve followed this Porsche 911 T in the Restoration Blogs, now see and hear this modified boxer sing!...
How the RS differs from lesser 911s The 1973 Porsche Carrera RS is instantly recognizable thanks to its distinctive “Carrera” scripts and ducktail. It’s also one of the most valuable 911 road cars that exists, even if it looks more than a bit like every other 911 of the era....
A Porsche 911 S/T Restomod James talks about how his German-market Porsche 911 came to be a 911 ST recreation. It is a beautiful car from the inside-out. After cruising on twisty back roads, you truly notice how dialed in this vehicle is. This vehicle is available for purchase through...
A Porsche 911 S/T Restomod Darryl Sleath investigates the Rennsport Porsche 911 ST – a 320 bhp Porsche 911 that’s been completely rebuilt by Paul Cockrell and the team at Rennsport as a modern version of the iconic race cars from the 1970s....
Driving A Legend Patrick Dempsey and Jay Leno take a joy ride in a 1973 Porsche Carrera RS 2.7. With only 1500 of these produced in 1973, this car is a rare gem!...
Is This the Holy Grail of Porsches? If you didn’t know about Workshop 5001, then get ready to meet the company that builds the cars you dream of. The Porsche 911 you see here weighs just 2,200 pounds, features a 318 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque flat-six engine, and...
One Man’s Perfect 911 Short movie about my Porsche 1969 912 that was turned into my dream hot rod 911 ST with an RSR engine over the period of 4.5 years....
Here Are the Videos to Watch this Week Every week, we watch several supercar-related videos and on Fridays, we decided it would be best to round up our favorite supercar videos into one article so you can watch them too. This will keep you from having to spend time hunting...
Perfectly Describing the Magic of the 911 2.7 RS Respected architect Jonathan Segal poetically describes what the 1973 Porsche 911 2.7L RS meant both to Porsche and its drivers. Jonathan’s career as an architect has developed his pursuit for purity in the structures he creates. One look around Jonathan’s studio and...
A Beautiful Outlaw 71 Porsche 911T Hotrod in Leaf Green – 3.4L from Mirage International – 270hp – fully rebuilt 901 with LSD – 2000lbs. Build quality looks nice and tight and perfect street car volume....
The Story Behind the 2.7 RS The 2.7 RS was the first 911 to carry the Carrera badge, this is its history....
“…The color is crazy, like a Beetle or a Bus. It makes people smile. Always.” Porsche owner Antoine Gaslais and his 1967 912—the four-cylinder 911—are the perfect pairing for a relaxing drive. Gaslais is a screen printer by trade, with experience in advertising, illustration, graphic design, and publishing. At this...
1969 Porsche 911 T Owner Story The 911 T was the most stripped-down model in the range, and arguably the most pleasurable experience because of it. No excessive luxuries or functionality to take away from a pure driving experience....
Custom 1971 Porsche 911T Everybody has their “thing.” For John Willhoit, it’s certainly a German thing. For the past 37 years, he and his custom 1971 Porsche 911T have been Stuttgart’s outpost in Los Angeles County. Whether in his shop restoring classic 356s and 911s or on the road thrashing...
The Ultimate 911 In the early 1970s, Porsche found itself in need of a street car that would allow the fellows in Stuttgart to meet homologation rules for the Group 4 Special GT series. What resulted was the 1973 2.7 Carrera RS, a brawny brother to the 911. With its...
