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The Porsche 911 is an icon, a legend, and a benchmark in the automotive world. With a lineage spanning decades, the 911 has evolved into a diverse family of sports cars. But with over 25 trims available, finding the “purest” driving experience can be challenging. Porsche claims that the title...
The RGT was designed as a naturally aspirated supercar, combining performance, drivability, and reliability while honoring the legacy of the Porsche RS and RSR. Based on a 996, the build began with the installation of a roll cage, enhancing structural rigidity, safety, and strength. The legendary “Mezger” 3.6L engine was...
The RUF Rturbo, based on the Porsche 996 Turbo, is available in configurations producing 520, 550, or 590 bhp, with the top-tier version delivering an impressive 830 Nm of torque. This remarkable performance is achieved through a combination of enhancements, including upgraded turbochargers, a meticulously engineered exhaust system, and re-mapped...
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...
The 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T was introduced as a model positioned between the entry-level Carrera and the more powerful Carrera S. Unlike the original, budget-focused 1960s 911 T, the Carrera T targeted purists craving an unfiltered driving experience, incorporating high-performance elements from across the Porsche lineup. Retaining the Carrera’s 3.0-liter,...
The sixth generation of Porsche’s iconic 911, known as the 997, debuted in 2005. While it kept the familiar shape of its predecessor, the design drew inspiration from the earlier 993 model, notably restoring the original bug-eye headlights. The interior was similarly refreshed, blending modern elements with a clear nod...
The Speedster, introduced in 1989, completed Porsche’s soft-top 911 lineup by reviving a charismatic model from the brand’s past. The name had originally been used for the sleek Type 356 variant. The concept of a new Speedster first took shape in 1983 with a prototype that never reached production. The...
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...
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...
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 993 Turbo S was developed with the goal of creating the most high-performing and technologically advanced 911 variant ever to leave Stuttgart. It boasted 424 horsepower for both U.S. and global markets and featured numerous updates. The Turbo S stood out with its vented rear fenders, yellow brake calipers,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
1995 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Clubsport
The Carrera RS Clubsport, a track-oriented variant of the Carrera RS, prioritized performance over road comfort. Featuring a fully welded roll cage and seam-welded shell, the Clubsport boasted a 40% increase in body stiffness compared to the standard Carrera RS. Its adjustable suspension strut brace, lower front suspension, and upgraded...
2023 Porsche 911 GT3 MR
The 992 GT3 becomes the seventh iteration of one of Porsche’s most established and beloved automobiles and it continues to embody the spirit of previous GT3 models by amalgamating all that is awesome about the 911 – and the Porsche brand – in a single road car. And as always,...
1968 Porsche 911 T/R ©2024 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
Thanks to the launch of its modern 911 R, the original Porsche 911R has been thrust firmly back into the limelight over the last few years. Developed by Ferdinand Piëch, it was the first time Porsche had built a 911 purely to go racing with. However, the original 911 R wasn’t built in great enough...
1995 Porsche 911 RWB
This 993-generation Porsche 911 coupe was modified by renowned Porsche tuner Akira Nakai, who fitted it with a 17-piece RWB widebody kit. This modification was inspired by the remarkable success of the first Los Angeles-based RWB 911 build, which garnered over one million views on YouTube. The RWB kit comprises...
1988 Porsche 911 Carrera by RWB
The 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera underwent a backdating process and received an RWB widebody kit by Porsche tuner Akira Nakai. It was then repainted in Guards Red by LTMotorwerks of El Monte, California, using BASF Glasurit products. Additional modifications include a ducktail rear spoiler, 18″ Forgestar wheels, KW coilovers, a...
1977 Porsche 911 SC - Backdate
This Porsche 911 SC has been backdated to ‘F-model’ styling, featuring various modifications. It’s powered by a naturally aspirated 3.6-liter flat-six from a 993-generation 911, delivering around 272bhp to the rear wheels through a ‘915’ five-speed manual transmission. Finished in an attractive cream color with black side stripes, green ‘Porsche’...
1967 Porsche 911S Emory Outlaw
This 1967 Porsche 911S coupe was transformed into a 911R-inspired racer in 1991 by Gary and Rod Emory of Parts Obsolete in Costa Mesa, California. It has since been actively participated in HMSA, CSRG, VARA, SOVREN, HSR, and HSR West events. The vehicle showcases 911R-style fiberglass panels and is painted...
2016 Porsche 911 R Raphael Belly ©2020 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
Porsche designed this car for just the thrill of driving. It’s completely different from the GT3 RS with its big spoiler, an overly stiffened suspension and an estranged paddled gearbox that made that car a peculiar choice to many Porsche fans. The 911 R is just a plain car that will absolutely...
2001 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Race Car
The GT3 RS race cars, modeled after the 911 GT3 R, incorporated various technical enhancements to ensure optimal competitiveness on the racetrack. A total of 50 racing cars were manufactured at the Weissach racing division, and the majority of them have already been delivered. Porsche’s Gran Turismo racing sports car...
2007 Porsche 911 Turbo TechArt GTstreet R
This 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo has been modified with TechArt’s GTstreet R package, featuring an aerodynamic carbon fiber bodykit, 20″ TechArt wheels, Fabspeed exhaust headers, an ECU tune, upgraded VTG turbochargers, Manthey Racing intercoolers, Forge Motorsport billet diverter valves, an IPD intake plenum, a GT3 throttle body, and IPD high-flow...
2019 Porsche 935
The latest version of the Porsche 935 made its official debut in the fall of 2018 at the Laguna Seca Raceway in California during the Rennsport Reunion VI. This unveiling was timed to celebrate Porsche’s 70th anniversary and pays homage to the original 935 race car, which played a significant...
1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 Darin Schnabel ©2017 Courtesy of RM Sothebys
The 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 stands as the ultimate evolution of the naturally aspirated Porsche 911 designed for competitive purposes. It integrates insights gleaned from its predecessors in the 911 lineage and incorporates features reminiscent of the dominant Porsche 917. In its street configuration, the 3.0-liter six was...
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R
The race-ready 911 GT3 R, developed by German sports car manufacturer Porsche in accordance with FIA GT3 regulations, made its global debut on January 14, 2010, at the Autosport International Motorsport Show in Birmingham, U.K. This track-tuned GT3 R is specifically designed for participants in the Porsche Cup series, a...
2022 Porsche 911 GT3
The 992 GT3 becomes the seventh iteration of one of Porsche’s most established and beloved automobiles and it continues to embody the spirit of previous GT3 models by amalgamating all that is awesome about the 911 – and the Porsche brand – in a single road car. It is perfect....