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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...
Nürburgring Video – Porsche 911 GT2 RS MR Porsche has set another new record on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife in cooperation with Manthey-Racing. On Thursday, 25 October 2018, the Porsche GT2 RS MR with 515 kW (700 hp) completed a lap of the 20.6-kilometre long circuit in 6:40.3 minutes. No other road-legal...
The 2023 Goodwood Revival featured the Fordwater Trophy race, marking 60 years of the Porsche 911. The race showcased 30 early 901 and 911 models, all running on sustainable fuels. Each race featured two drivers, with a star-studded lineup that included Mark Webber in his historic racing debut, F1 champion...
Evo Magazine Drives the New GT3 on Track There are few more exciting performance cars than a Porsche 911 GT3, and the new 992-generation GT3 is no exception. We join Steve Sutcliffe on a soggy Anglesey Circuit as he takes it up to and over the limit to find out...
In the early 1970s, Porsche faced an identity crisis. The company feared that the 911—with its rear-engine layout and dated architecture—would not survive tightening emissions and safety regulations. The engineers in Stuttgart envisioned a bold replacement: a front-engine, water-cooled GT car that combined speed, luxury, and daily usability in one...
A design that demonstrates sportiness in every fibre. A chassis equipped for any challenge. And a twin-turbo horizontally opposed engine that brings racetrack performance to the road.  Combined fuel consumption in accordance with EU 6: 911 GTS models: 9.7-8.3 l/100 km, CO2 emissions: 220-188 g/km. Learn more about the features...
The Porsche 911 GT2 made its debut with the 993 generation, marking the peak of air-cooled 911 performance. Essentially a race car in disguise, this homologation special was engineered to dominate GT2-class competition. By the time Porsche shifted its focus to the GT3 category in the early 2000s, the next...
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...
At the Monterey Car Week 2023, California-based specialist Gunther Werks revealed their latest creation, the Touring Turbo Edition Coupe. 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 impressive 750 hp. This powerhouse is...
In our series of looking back at the racing icons of history this month, in preparation of global motorsports returning in July 2020, our second article is about one of the most famous Porsche race cars of all time. From the Grand Tour show, James May, or better known as...
The Differences Between the 991.1 and 991.2 We have all seen these debates all over forums and Facebook groups countless times but feel like very few have taken an approach that A) focuses on the more technical side (vs. opinion-based) and B) comes from people who have actually owned and...
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....
The Porsche 911 is an adaptable platform capable of transformation for nearly any purpose. From factory models like the Carrera, Dakar, and GT3 RS to extreme custom builds, the 911’s versatility knows no bounds. Consider two remarkable examples: the RUF CTR and the Lanzante 930 TAG Turbo—both engineering marvels with...
The Making of the Porsche 918 Strictly limited to just 918 units and assembled in a 4000-square-metre manufactory by 100 selected employees by hand. Take a look at this footage from the birthplace of the 918 Spyder in Zuffenhausen, Germany. Porsche 918 Manufacturing Details...
1970 Porsche 914/6 – The Mid-Engine Flat 6 You Need to Drive The Porsche 914-6 may only have 110hp but its 2.0l flat 6 from the 911T is a distinct character change from the standard flat 4. This tactile mid engine sports car with removable roof and dog leg shifter...
Let’s join Magnus Walker, Porsche enthusiast and collector, as he takes a stunningly preserved 1988 Rothmans Turbo Cup car for a drive. The the 944 Turbo Cup Series in Canada was launched in 1986, this naturally aspirated race series provided an affordable platform for amateurs, privateers, and professionals to compete,...
$1.45M Porsche 930 with Formula 1 Engine by Lanzante This is Lanzante’s Porsche 930 TAG Turbo and its limited to just 11 examples. This 930 might look like a normal Porsche 911, but its powered by a 1.5 liter TAG-Porsche Turbo V6 engine from McLaren which were used to power...
Few classic cars evoke the same sense of timeless elegance and performance as the Porsche 356. This iconic vehicle, first introduced in the late 1940s, continues to captivate enthusiasts and collectors, even six decades after its debut. But what happens when you take a 60-year-old car and infuse it with...
Porsche 550 Spyder: A Life Dedicated Fibersteel has been developing and manufacturing aftermarket parts for original and reproduction Porsche 550 Spyders, 356 Coupes, and Speedsters for over 20 years based out of their small shop in Southern California. Russ first got his start in fabrication before he could drive and...
Taycan Turbo vs Turbo S Comparison 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo Review and 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Review by The Straight Pipes. The Porsche Taycan Turbo makes more horsepower during a launch than the Turbo, but makes the same 616hp otherwise. Would this be your pick over the Porsche 911...
1966 Porsche 906 Carrera 6 Sound In Action On Hillclimb I saw this Porsche Carrera 6, or 906, during two Italian hillclimbs, the 2014 Trofeo Vallecamonica and the 2014 Alpe del Nevegal. The car is moved by a 2.0 litre flat-6 engine which produces 210 bhp at 8000 rpm on...