A couple of days ago, California-based specialist Gunther Werks revealed their latest creation, the Touring Turbo Edition Coupe, at The Quail, a Motorsport Gathering. This car have some similarities with previous Gunther Werks projects, featuring a custom Rothsport Racing six-cylinder engine equipped with twin turbochargers, displacing 4.0-liters and delivering an...
Car enthusiasts often argue that manual gearboxes make for better driving experiences, yet modern automatics are incredibly efficient and swift in shifting gears, which contradicts this notion.  To determine whether the ‘stick-shift’ truly reigns supreme, Vehicle Virgins tested the manual variant of the quintessential purist’s sports car: the Porsche 911...
The debut of the Porsche 911 Dakar late last year stirred immense excitement in the automotive world. Based on the 911 Carrera GTS, the 911 Dakar is propelled by a 3.0-liter flat-six engine. This twin-turbocharged powerplant generates an impressive 473 horsepower. Featuring all-wheel-drive as a standard feature, the car accelerates...
A drag race involving off-roaders may not usually be very thrilling. However, both the Porsche 911 Dakar and Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, recognized as off-road performance icons, have gained fame for their performance on asphalt and tracks. With raised suspensions and impressive off-road capabilities, they have redefined their potential for performance....
Carwow organized a drag race video which features a Porsche 911 Turbo S, once again defending the reputation of the internal combustion engine, as it competes against the Tesla Model X Plaid, known for its exceptional acceleration that surpasses most rivals on a straight road. The $230,000 Porsche 911 Turbo...
Porsche and Mercedes-AMG have been engaged in a captivating rivalry over the past few years, each striving to create the ultimate well-rounded sports car capable of conquering the Nürburgring Nordschleife. We now have the opportunity to witness these two contenders face off on a drag strip, courtesy of Daniel Abt’s...
The rear-engine, rear-wheel drive GT2 RS celebrated its official world premiere at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK which took place from June 30th to July 2nd, 2017. It was here that the world was first introduced to Porsche’s fastest and most powerful street-legal 911 ever made. A...
We’ve even seen it from Lamborghini with their Huracán Sterrato, a raised, off-road version of their supercar, and that is precisely what Porsche created with the new 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar, taking the classic beauty of the 911 model and adding wheel arches to protect the paint from rock chips,...
Based in Munich, Stefan Schlund Racing (SSR Performance) has established itself as a reputable provider of top-notch tuning and motorsport solutions for various car brands. Founded in 2016 by Stefan Schlund, a passionate racing driver and engineer, the company leverages Schlund’s wealth of motorsport experience to develop and optimize vehicles...
In their newest episode of THIS vs THAT, Hoonigan attempts to drag race a 1999 Ferrari 360 Modena against a 2010 Porsche GT3 RS. The Porsche 997 GT3 RS is a straightforward sports car that delivers raw power without the added complexity of modern technology. Its 3.8-liter naturally-aspirated flat-six engine...
Despite not being designed for high-speed runs, the 992 GT3 RS can impressively achieve remarkable speeds in a straight line, as proven by Sport Auto’s top-speed test on this rear-engined Porsche from Zuffenhausen. With the ability to rev up to 9,000 RPM, the driver can experience the glorious sound that...
In this video, Mat Watson from carwow takes a closer look at the incredible Porsche 911 Dakar, an off-road modified version of the Carrera 4 GTS. With a raised suspension, retro-styled alloys, and a carbon fibre spoiler, this car is built for adventure. Inside, you’ll find bespoke driving modes, durable...
The 2019 Porsche 935 is based on the popular 935/78 LM race car from the 1970s which was, given the name ‘Moby Dick’ due to its exterior shape and design – most notably the ‘whale tail’. This reimagined version certainly pays homage to those distinct characteristics, while also serving as the benefactor...