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In the late 1970s, while Porsche’s 935 was dominating GT racing, the Kremer brothers, Manfred and Erwin, believed they could enhance the factory cars. Operating a Porsche dealership, Erwin raced Porsches tuned by Manfred. By 1977, Manfred began extensively modifying the cars, producing the 935 K2 in 1978, which rivaled...
Porsche 718 History Video The 718 was a development of the successful Porsche 550A with improvements being made to the body work and suspension. The car is a RennSport build with a wheelbase shorter (German ‘Kurz’) than typical of predecessors of the era and this led to the car being...
Like the 718 Boxster we drove a few months ago, Porsche has given the 718 Cayman a four-cylinder turbocharged engine, rather than the old, soulful six-cylinder. Does it matter as much here? Or is the four-pot really a fine replacement? We find out, and wonder: if the 718 Cayman still...
Porsche is one of the most accomplished automakers in history, having claimed victories in nearly every major sports car and prototype racing event. Its vehicles are revered by enthusiasts worldwide, and many collections feature an impressive array of Porsche models. Though the brand has seldom ventured into the supercar arena,...
Porsche 993 GT2 “Drive It Like You Stole It” Video I was invited by @9ine11 to check out his epic Porsche 993 GT2- worth approximately $2 million now, one of just 57 built. However this guy doesn’t believe in garage queens, and regularly drives this car hard and fast, as...
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 919 EVO vs 956 – EXPLAINED Performance + OnBoard Full Lap For 35 years and 31 days Bellof’s 6:11.13 minutes record remained uncontested. The German driver from Gießen, who tragically died at Spa-Francorchamps in 1985, counted as the biggest racing talent of his time. He drove his record on...
The Estate version of the all-electric Taycan Reviewed This is the all-new Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo! It’s the estate version of the all-electric Taycan, and it’s the first all-electric EV estate in the world (well, if you exclude the MG 5…)! The question is, should you choose it over the regular...
Old Soul – The Ford v. Ferrari Porsche 906 A short documentary to bring out the old soul in us all. Old Soul features Tory Alonzo and his a replica Porsche 906, and delves into automotive history, engineering and the legacies a well-crafted car can leave behind. The replica Porsche...
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...
Auto Express Reviews the 718 Boxster Porsche has been courting a fair bit of controversy of late. First it revealed that most of its legendary 911 models would get turbocharged engines, and now it’s dropped the bombshell that its mid-engined Boxster roadster is ditching its flat-sixes in favour of smaller...
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....
The Porsche 992 GT3 RS is a road-legal high downforce monster designed for the track. It’s essentially a race car for the road, offering even more downforce than a McLaren Senna. Despite its advanced technology, the GT3 RS retains a visceral driving experience, forging an unparalleled connection between the driver...
2017 Porsche Panamera The new Porsche Panamera was announced yesterday. We like it. It’s one hell of an upgrade vs the prior generation. The four-door super saloon has a fresh new look, more powerful turbocharged engines, a smooth eight-speed PDK transmission and performance on another level. Porsche has sold more than...
Porsche 917K Racing at Spa A works car, this 917 was entered at Le Mans in 1969 for Vic Elford and Richard Attwood as a 917 LH. The British pairing led for 18 hours and by six laps until clutch issues signalled the beginning of the end for the final...
Porsche recently introduced the street-legal 963 RSP—an extreme, one-off version of its Le Mans and IMSA championship-winning 963 hypercar. In the latest episode of “The Driver’s Seat” by Hagerty, Henry Catchpole got the opportunity to drive this one-off road-legal 963. This special project was developed by Porsche AG, Porsche Penske...
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...
A  review of the new 493bhp Porsche 911 GT3, we test the new hardcore supercar on the road, to find out if it’s a facelift to be forgotten, or if it’s better than the limited-edition Porsche 911 R in every way. Watch as our friend DRIVETRIBE’s Editor-at-Large, Jethro Bovingdon takes it...
In this episode, we get to see a Porsche 718 living strong even after all these years as the story behind it is being told. “Once you get it on song, get up to 7,000-plus-revs, it was absolutely amazing,” says racing driver Derek Bell, “…and the fact you could brake so...
Held in the grounds of Hedingham Castle, Classics at the Castle is a very special Porsche car show held annually. One of the highlights of the show was the Le Mans winning, Number 23, 917K as driven by Richard Attwood. We spoke to Richard about what it was like driving...
The new Porsche Panamera has arrived, offering a sleek, four-door sports saloon that’s both fast and loaded with cutting-edge technology, especially the Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid, which pairs a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with an electric motor. Together, they deliver an impressive 618 horsepower and 930 lb-ft of torque, allowing the...
A razor-sharp track tool. A highly agile mid-engine concept with 4.0-litre displacement and a six-cylinder naturally aspirated engine. These are all the things that have been said about the epic 718 GT4 RS.  It is no surprise then that every 718 GT4 RS video review in recent months has been...
Take a trip down memory lane with Derek Bell, Jochen Mass, Hans-Joachim Stuck, and Bernd Schneider as they share their experiences and memories during their time in Group C. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content. Get Started Already a Member? Sign in...
Screw Forced Induction. This is Perfect. The 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 ($222,340 CAD as specced, ~$198,000 USD) is a high-revving, naturally aspirated sports car that mixes pure driving delight with precision track driving. Commanding over 500 horsepower and a nine-thousand RPM redline, Porsche claim the 911 GT3 can launch itself...
Porsche, McLaren, and Aston Martin are all renowned for their high-performance luxury sports cars. These iconic manufacturers have a legacy of creating vehicles that push the limits of both design and engineering. This YouTube video from The Intercooler offers a detailed comparison of three of their latest models: the Porsche...
The BRABUS performance upgrade for the Porsche 992 Turbo S consists of two BRABUS special turbochargers with larger compressor unit, larger turbine wheel and modified VTG adjustment. The performance upgrade is complemented by the processor-controlled BRABUS PowerXtra auxiliary control unit. In addition to a bump in peak torque from 800...
Rare Porsche 911 GT1 Racing I filmed the ultra rare 1997 Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion (street-legal) being unleashed on an airstrip during the Supercar Owners Circle 2018 at Ambri airport, Switzerland. Only 25 where made world wide! It has a 536bhp 3.2 liter, water-cooled twin turbo flat-six engine. Video shows...
The 906 and Piëch’s lightweight revolution 29-year-old Ferdinand Piëch became the new head of Porsche Research and Development. His vision was to create an entirely new generation of race cars. The 906 Carrera 6 kept the basic layout of the 904, with the engine mounted ahead of the transaxle for...
Top Gear 992 GT3 Review Petrolheads, assemble: it’s a new 992 Porsche 911 GT3. Which is basically like saying ‘it’s a new Bowie album’ to the music nerds. This is benchmark sports car, the one by which the steering feel, chassis composure and engine response of every other supposed supercar...
The loophole Porsche racecar Ferrari couldn’t touch! The Porsche 917 was the brainchild of engineering genius Ferdinand Piëch, the grandchild of Ferdinand Porsche and nephew of Ferry Porsche. The 917 was the only Porsche model produced with the 12-cylinder engine and experimentally even with the 16-cylinder. When the new rules...