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On the list of most intoxicating objects in the history of collecting, Porsche racing cars are certainly near the top. As proof is this unique Fabcar 935 from the Porsche 75th Anniversary Race Car Collection from WOB CARS. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our...
Singer Vehicle Design – Racer X Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs “Racer X”. This car is a Dynamics & Lightweighting Study which means it was worked on by the team based at Singer’s UK center of operations. It looks like it was completed in...
Singer Vehicle Design – Thing 1 Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs “Thing 1” (we’ll get to the name in a second). This car is a Dynamics & Lightweighting Study which means it is restored by the team based at Singer’s UK center of operations....
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Few cars can rival the Porsche 911’s ability to stir the soul. The German sports car evokes images of a timeless design, power and unparalleled driving exhilaration. A lineup of Porsche 911 Generations © Porsche Ferdinand ‘Ferry’ Porsche always harboured dreams of a true sports car. This vision materialized in...
There’s hardly a brand more connected to sports cars than Porsche. To this very day, the iconic Porsche 911 remains a benchmark sports car with nothing but a few formidable competitors in the vast and ever expanding industry. While only a handful of cars came to rival it, many more...
Singer Vehicle Design Inspiration – The Manual Gearbox I couldn’t care less what lap time cars can do at the Nurburgring, or how much they weigh, or whether there are those who will typecast its drivers. I want cars that are joyous to drive, purely for the sake of driving....
Singer Vehicle Design Inspiration – Beautiful Seats We created this series of Singer Inspiration posts because people kept asking us to pull together all the cool images of Singer cars we had found and organize them into some kind of order. Today’s post is all about Porsche seats, and specifically...
Singer Vehicle Design Inspiration – Gorgeous Interiors About to spec your Singer Porsche and not sure what to do with the interior? Building your own Porsche and want ideas from the best in the world? This is the post for you, time to get inspired. All Singer 911s come with...
Reviewed & edited by Rex McAfee 3-D Printed Carbon Recognized worldwide throughout the automotive industry for their 3D-printed carbon fiber designs, 1016 Industries is pleased to present the all-new carbon-fiber 992 Turbo S Aero by 9Design. Adapting features from the 992 GT3, the new Turbo S features aerodynamically optimized elements...
1966 Porsche 911 2.0-litre – GVB 911D – parked on track at Lodge Corner after practice for the Oulton Park Gold Cup on 24 August 2013 Originally a showroom demonstrator, this 911 set the market buzzing, winning the UK’s inaugural rallycross and the British Saloon Car Championship in 1967 in...
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The ST legend The Porsche 1972 911 ST is legendary in automotive history and coveted for its exceptional performance. Under the hood was a potent air-cooled 2.5-liter flat-six engine, delivering over 200 horsepower. Its lightweight construction, reinforced suspension, and modified components made it a force to be reckoned with on...
When the idea came up of producing a series of race cars for the mainly-amateur racers who drove such GT vehicles in the early 1970s, the factory management was skeptical as to whether it would prove to be a profitable venture. After all, the factory had been in this line...
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Background In the early 1970s, a new European Grand Touring Championship gave the competition 911s a fresh lease of life. This model almost completely filled race grids. By the Autumn of 1972, Porsche launched its new 911 ‘Carrera’ with engine capacity raised from 2.4 to 2.7-litres, and a batch of...
Daytona 24 Hours, 3-4 February 1973: The start 1973 Daytona 24 hours led by John Watson in the Mirage on pole 1973 saw a return to normality for the Daytona 24-hour race. The distance was set back at 24 hours, after running only a 6-hour length in 1972. Ferrari in...
We recently stumbled on a great article by Robb Report on a father and son team that builds and sells a concours-quality tribute to the original Porsche hot rod, the 1975 911 turbo. They releases the C9 911 RS Turbo to the automotive world at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance...
When I first started writing my book, “R to RSR: The Racing Porsche 911s” in 1987, whilst living in England, I had little or no idea which RS/RSR cars had been raced in France. This was despite the fact that France was only 21 miles away across the Channel. The...
Chassis No: 911 460 9029 Engine No: 684 0053 Prod. No: 104 2302 G/box No: 716 1222 (15/1) Colour: White/Gold First delivered to: Sonauto Dealership , Paris, France Aluminum roll bar fitted First registered as: 556 ACR 75 Awaiting the start of the 1974 edition of the Tour de France...
Ed note: The history of specific chassis used in notable races decades ago can be hard to verify but are significant to fans of Porsche and vintage racing enthusiasts. Information presented are the thoughts, data, and opinions of the author. Enjoy! This is the story of what happened to a...
In 1977, Porsche’s “improvised” Type 936/77 took on the full-court press of four Renaults at Le Mans. Retirements and technical troubles suggested that winning was out of the question. But neither its drivers nor Porsche number 4 believed that. Against strong opposition from Alpine-Renault and Alfa Romeo, Porsche took the...
Kremer Porsche 935 K3 – chassis #930 890 0021 The Porsche 935 was the Stuttgart manufacturer’s answer to the FIA’s Group 5 class regulations, making it eligible for the World Championship of Makes. The first Porsche car in this so-called ‘Silhouette’ series, was introduced for the start of the 1976...
In a garage full of legendary vehicles, one in particular stands out: the Porsche 935. The Porsche 935 was the first rear-engine race car to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. On the occasion of the classic car’s centennial, we visited the 1979 winning vehicle in its current owner’s...
Porsche’s 1981 Daytona 24-Hour winning poster A lot of people have asked me over the years, what is it like to plan, prepare for and run a 24-hour sports car race. It has changed somewhat over the years from the days of the Porsche 935 at the 1981 Daytona 24...
Porsche Sonderwunsch department created this masterpiece in 1983 on chassis 930 (engine No. 6700689) and exterior appearance 935 for Mansour Ojjeh as a gift for the fact that the latter, a year earlier, took a significant part in financing the project 2623 worth 6 million dollars, because Ron Dennis, the...
Bob Akin’s 935, one of the major protagonists in the 1983 Sebring 12 Hour race. It was driven by Bob Akin, John O’Steen and Dale Whittington and finished second overall. (©Brian Cleary) The 1983 Sebring 12 Hour was an epic event. Back then the race was run on the ‘old...
1984 Koenig-Specials 911 Carrera 2/4 Kompressor -Based on 2WD or 4WD Carrera Models -Supercharger Kit -Performance Exhaust with Catalyst -17 Inch Wheels -Full Koenig Bodykit In Detail type Professionally Tuned Car built at Munich, Germany engine Flat 6 aspiration Koenig Supercharger displacement 3600 cc / 219.7 in³ compression 8.7:1 power...
Porsche 911 Turbo ‘Flachbau’ (1987) In 1986 Porsche finally offered the slantnose, called Flachbau in German, straight from the factory. The official designation in the UK was Turbo SE and it is also sometimes referred to as the flatnose. Offered as the ultimate 930 Turbo, the this model had an...
1987 Ruf 911 3.4 This race equiped gt3 was built intended for the track only. It is doubtfull we will see any of these on the road as they have already been completely sold to private teams. In Detail price $ $ 132 000 USD engine Turbo Flat 6 valvetrain...
1990 Gemballa 911 Mirage In Detail type Series Production Car price $ $ 375,000 engine Turbocharged Flat-6 valvetrain DOHC displacement 3367 cc / 205.5 in³ bore 98 mm / 3.86 in stroke 74.4 mm / 2.93 in compression 7.5:1 power 365.4 kw / 490.0 bhp @ 5900 rpm specific output...
“A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” This philosophy guides Singer’s work and epitomizes the quality of their artistry, which is evident once you lay eyes on one of their lauded restorations. Founded by Rob Dickinson in 2008, Singer Vehicle Design‘s reputation was built on the results of the original “Classic Study,”...
1990 RS 911 Turbo In Detail submitted by Richard Owen price $ $207 058 engine Turbocharged Flat-6 valvetrain SOHC displacement 3368 cc / 205.5 in³ bore 98 mm / 3.86 in stroke 74.4 mm / 2.93 in power 432.5 kw / 580.0 bhp @ 6900 rpm specific output 172.21 bhp...
1990 Strosek 911 Mega BiTurbo In Detail engine Twin Turbo Flat-6 displacement 3368 cc / 205.5 in³ power 380.3 kw / 510.0 bhp @ 6800 rpm specific output 151.43 bhp per litre bhp/weight bhp per tonne torque 540 nm / 398.3 ft lbs driven wheels Rear Engine / RWD f...
Background Perhaps no company has celebrated the heritage of the air-cooled 911 with such obsessive attention to detail as California-based Singer Vehicle Design. Founded in Los Angeles in 2009, Singer has become globally renowned for bespoke restorations of Porsche 911 sports cars—each carried out on behalf of the car’s owner....
1993 Ruf BTR 3.8 In Detail submitted by Richard Owen engine Turbocharged Inloine-6 displacement 3746 cc / 228.6 in³ bore 102 mm / 4.02 in stroke 76.4 mm / 3.01 in compression 8.5:1 power 309.5 kw / 415.0 bhp @ 6000 rpm specific output 110.78 bhp per litre bhp/weight bhp...
1995 Gemballa 911 Le Mans Biturbo In Detail engine Twin Turbo Flat-6 displacement 3746 cc / 228.6 in³ bore 102 mm / 4.02 in stroke 76.4 mm / 3.01 in compression 8.5:1 power 410.1 kw / 549.9 bhp @ 5900 rpm specific output 146.8 bhp per litre bhp/weight 423.0 bhp...
1996 Gemballa 911 GTR 600 At their London Motorcar Sale, RM Auctions sold this Gemballa Turbo. Their catalogues described the car as: “The Porsche presented here started life as a 993 Turbo, sent by its first owner to Gemballa for modifications totalling approximately £173,000. The resulting car is believed to...
1996 TechArt 911 CT3 Karbon kevar doors reduced the overall weight of this car by 30 kilos. In Detail type Professionally Tuned Car built at Germany price $ $ 90000 engine Supercharged Flat-6 displacement 3600 cc / 219.7 in³ bore 100 mm / 3.94 in stroke 76.4 mm / 3.01...
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Porsche’s New Take On The Old 993 Porsche announced earlier this year that the marque’s 70th anniversary would in part, be celebrated with the release of a special ‘restomod’ car. Dubbed ‘Project Gold’, this endeavor was delegated to Porsche Classic, the company’s department in charge of restorations. The finer details...
1998 Ruf Turbo R In Detail submitted by Richard Owen price $ $160 000 engine Twin Turbo Flat-6 valvetrain DOHC 2 Valves / Cyl displacement 3600 cc / 219.7 in³ compression 8.0:1 power 365.4 kw / 490 bhp @ 5500 rpm specific output 136.11 bhp per litre bhp/weight bhp per...
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Singer Vehicle Design Inspiration – The Cars Singer Vehicle Design (SVD or Singer) restores and modifies existing Porsche® automobiles for its customers. Today’s post is all about those Singer restored cars. We keep track of as many of Singer’s commissions as possible, but we have never created a picture gallery...
2000 Ruf RGT For those who missed purchasing a GT3, there is now a superior alternative – the RUF RGT with an elevated power output of 395 bhp. This normally aspirated power-plant performance is achieved through equipping the GT3 – based engine with a performance exhaust system, air filter and...
2001 Gemballa 911 GT In Detail = engine Flat-6 valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl displacement 3387 cc / 206.7 in³ bore 96 mm / 3.78 in stroke 78 mm / 3.07 in compression 11.3:1 power 223.7 kw / 300 bhp @ 6800 rpm specific output 88.57 bhp per litre...
2001 Strosek 911 Cabriolet Much like all Strosek models, this car was designed with body styling and aerodynamics in mind. Stosek does provide an option to ‘RS tune’ the engine up to 343HP. In Detail submitted by Richard Owen engine Flat-6 valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl displacement 3387 cc...
2002 Gemballa 911 GTR 650 For 2002 it looks like Porsche tuner, Uwe Gemballa, has tweaked his ulitmate creation, the GTR 600. As the name would suggest, this 996 turbo based conversion pumps out 650 horsepower! The overall package is much the same as the GTR 600, with 380mm brakes,...
2002 Gemballa GTR 750 EVO Where Porsche stops, Gemballa takes off. As a long time tuner of Porsches, Uwe Gemballa is no stranger to the Flat-6 platform. His tuning takes Porsche performance from outstanding to extreme. The example of interest is a one-of car created for a customer in Dubai....
2002 Hamann 911 Gullwing Since September 2002, Hamann now also customize the current Porsche models as well as cars from BMW, Ferrari, Mini and Range Rover. But Hamann doesn’t only offer classical tuning for engine, bodywork, chassis and interior: Hamann gives the car wings in the true sense of the...
2003 TechArt GT Street S Maximum performance combined with optimum lightweight: TechArt Automobildesign offers one of the world’s most powerful street-legal sports car with the new TechArt GT street S based on the Porsche GT2. 646 hp (475 kW), 0 to 300 km/h in 22.9 seconds only and a maximum...
2005 Gemballa 911 GT 3.8 Gemballa have recently released some details of their 997 tuning program. At first glace their GT 3.8 offers a subtle styling upgrade, one that we feel works well with the 997 design language and isn’t as garish as previous Gemballas. To achieve this look, Gemballa...
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2009 Gemballa Avalanche Roadster GTR 650 EVO-RS As unique car, the EVO-RS is Gemballa’s most potent looking roadster. Based off the Porsche Turbo, it uses Gemballa’s turbocharger, exhaust and intake to produce 650 bhp. The body gets an extreme makeover inclusing the rear wing usually reserved for the coupes. –...
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2010 Porsche 911 Speedster Wallpaper Collection We have curated the ultimate collection of the best 2010 Porsche 911 Speedster Wallpapers and HD backgrounds for you to enjoy. Our team focused on finding the top 2010 Porsche 911 Speedster Wallpapers only to keep the quality high. These 2010 Porsche 911 Speedster...
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2012 Gemballa GT Cabriolet The new 991 Carrera Cabriolet is the latest “air-cooled” 911 to stir the Porsche driver’s emotions with its familiar flat-six soundtrack. Now, the new GEMBALLA GT appearance package compliments the al fresco experience by taking the Cabriolet’s eye appeal to the next level. The heart of...
2012 Gemballa GT Coupé The legendary Porsche 911 spirit is alive and well in the new 991 Carrera. Even out of the box, the Carrera S PDK has such outstanding performance and driving dynamics, it is almost a match for the outgoing GT3. It certainly is the new class benchmark....
2012 RUF RGT-8 The RGT 8, first introduced here at Geneva in 2010, is now available based on the new Porsche 991 platform. The RGT 8 features the “all RUF”, naturally aspirated V8 that produces 550 hp. The flexibility of the V8 engine delivers extraordinary performance and a sound track...
2012 RUF RT-35 Anniversary The Rt 35 Anniversary is based on the Porsche 991. Its Turbo power-train is offered only in rear wheel drive. The engine produces 630 hp and is available with the PDK transmission ensuring outstanding performance and driver comfort. The name is derived from RUF’s 35 year...
2012 TechArt 911 Carrera Coupé An elegant appearance with a clear sporty design – simply unmistakable. Welcome to the premiere of the TECHART Program for the Porsche 911. The completely newly developed TECHART exterior design for the Carrera and Carrera S models will be officially presented as part of the...
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2013 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Stuttgart. The dynamic range of the new 911 Turbo models1) multiplied by the driving pleasure offered by an open-top sports car: This is the succinct formula behind the two new leading 911 Cabriolet models. Some 50 years after the 911 first made its début and...
2013 TechArt 911 Carrera 4 Coupé TECHART Automobildesign presents its individualization program for Porsche 911 Carrera 4 models. The valve-controlled TECHART Exhaust System Racing with central outflow, the TECHART Noselift System, carbon fibre interior styling packages in new attractive colours and illuminated TECHART door entry guards complete the TECHART Aerodynamic...
2014 RUF RCT RUF’s turbocharged cars have a proven track record, sustained over 37 years at the cutting edge of automotive technology and design. A milestone model in the RUF sequel is the RUF RCT, originally launched in 1994. The abbreviation “RCT” stands for “RUF Carrera Turbo”. The performance gains...
2014 TechArt 911 Turbo S TECHART Automobildesign provides more power for the new Porsche 911 Turbo S. The TECHART Power Kit TA 091/T1.1 is based on the intelligent TECHART engine management system TECHTRONIC. By pushing a button the additional control unit delivers extra 60 hp and 130 Nm to the...
991.1 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (Ultimate Guide) The GTS is the fastest, most athletic model in the 911 Carrera line up. If you want even more responsive handling from your 911 you’ll have to look to the GT3 or GT3 RS, and if you’re after even more straight-line performance you’ll...
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (2016) The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is the racing version of the 911 GT3. In 2016, almost 320 of the near-standard racers, based on the seventh generation of the iconic 911 sports car, will be campaigned in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, the national Carrera Cups...
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From the very start, the vehicle was designed to be suitable for long-distance racing. A new body structure with a longer wheelbase and new intake air ducting provides a solid platform for the efficient delivery of power. The powerplant is a 4-litre version of Porsche’s water-cooled, horizontally opposed six-cylinder boxer...
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