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Porsche Ibérica’s Cuarenta Edition

To mark its 40th anniversary, the subsidiary Porsche Ibérica has unveiled the Cuarenta Edition. It features a unique combination of exterior and interior colors and finishes, as well as exclusive logos inspired by Iberian history and culture. The creation of this 911 edition brought together experts from the market Porsche...

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Discover these 10 ‘Non-Porsche’ Cars Infused with Porsche DNA

Collaborations within the automotive industry are not as uncommon as you might expect, especially given how competitive it can get within the segment. These arrangements can range from supplying a few parts to entering into full-on partnerships to develop new models. The situation is the same for even high-end performance...

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Porsche RS Celebration at the London Concours 2023

The London Concours, presented by Montres Breguet, has announced the first exciting feature of what is set to be another stand-out show in 2023. June’s event – firmly established as the capital’s leading summer automotive garden party – will pay homage to one of the most iconic performance models of...

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1977 Porsche 936—Against All Odds

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...

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Carrera 924 – A Flawed Excellence

We have partnered with Sports Car Digest to bring amazing Porsche content from the SCD archives to Stuttcars. This piece was originally published on February 2, 2015 and is here for Stuttcars members to enjoy! The first efforts with the 924 rally car involved a non-turbo version, the Monte Carlo...

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Porsche enthusiast Gunner Mench

“Aloha!” This Hawaiian greeting expresses compassion, sympathy, and affection, which all combine to form the multifaceted Hawaiian sensibility that also shapes the Porsche Club on the Big Island. One of the people who embodies this spirit in an extraordinary way is the President himself, Gunner Mench. “For the Pacific, we’re...

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Market Place: 1973 Porsche 911T 2.4 Targa Coupe

Porsche’s 911 Starting in 1964 with the original 911, Porsche has produced a line of six-cylinder rear-engine sportscars that could compete with much more powerful cars thanks to their low weight and superior handling. The 911 quickly became an icon of performance and handling, offering a driving experience unlike anything...

Porsche Panamera

202 MPH Panamera GTS announced!

Porsche is launching the most powerful and exciting Panamera models, including the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid and the Panamera GTS. The Panamera GTS’s particularly performance-focused calibration aims to set new standards for driver engagement and agility. The Turbo S E-Hybrid, in turn, impresses by spanning the range from luxurious comfort...

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Marketplace: 1970 Porsche 911 S/T

Highlights 1971 Le Mans and Spa 1000 Kms with Jacky Dechaumel and JC Parot Kept by the Dechaumel family for more than 40 years Full Prill Porsche Classics restoration to 1971 Le Mans specification, accompanying Prill report Eminently eligible for Tour Auto, Le Mans Classic and more Purchased in 1970...

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Identity Crisis—1970 SCCA Porsche 914-6

For better, and sometimes for worse, corporate culture and business strategy have historically played a significant role in motorsport. Over the years, racecars and racing programs have been created and eliminated for no other reason than to satisfy marketing strategies and brand positioning. While many of us tend to view...

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This $100 Million Porsche Collection In LA Will Definitely Take Your Breath Away

The Petersen Automotive Museum is renowned for showcasing impressive collections of sports cars that would otherwise remain obscure to car enthusiasts. In this particular instance, the museum has a Porsche collection worth $100 million, which was visited by Vehicle Virgins on YouTube. In the video, Parker Nirenstein takes a brief...

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Porsche Celebrates “50 Years of Turbo”

A visit to Porsche at the Retro Classics in Stuttgart is always a journey through time. This year, the sports car manufacturer will be celebrating its anniversary “Beyond Performance – 50 Years of Porsche Turbo” at the trade fair for classic car fans and sports car enthusiasts, presenting impressive exhibits...

Porsche Carrera GT

2005 Porsche Carrera GT Zagato

Carrera GT background In 1998, Porsche planned on a new Le Mans prototype for 1999. The car was initially intended to use a turbocharged flat-6, but was later redesigned to use a new V10 engine, pushing the project back to planned completion in 2000. The V10 was a unit secretly...

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Breaking: Porsche’s first 911 hybrid

Worldwide testing The first Porsche 911 sports car for the road with a hybrid drive is purportedly ready for production. “For the first time in our icon’s 61-year history, we are installing a hybrid drive system in a roadgoing 911. This innovative performance hybrid makes the 911 even more dynamic,”...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsche wins in Japan

Six Hours – No mistakes At the Fuji Speedway in Japan, Laurens Vanthoor, André Lotterer and Kévin Estre took the flag in first place after a flawless 6-hour race. The trio travels to the final in Bahrain leading the standings, which puts them in an excellent position to take home...

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Fresh Update for Porsche’s Infotainment System

Porsche is refreshing its infotainment system, starting with the 911, Taycan, Cayenne and Panamera models. The sixth generation of Porsche Communication Management (PCM 6.0) comes with even more features and promises to be more versatile than ever. The optimized PCM user interface now includes coloured icons based on customer feedback....

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Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup

A high-profile guest driver will tackle the third round of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup: The ex-Formula 1 driver Timo Glock is returning to take on the seasoned specialists at the Red Bull Ring. From 28 to 30 June 2024, Glock will contest the international one-make cup at the wheel...

People & Profiles

Interview: John Fitzpatrick

Starting his career in the early ’60s behind the wheel of a Mini, John Fitzpatrick quickly worked his way to the top echelons of the endurance racing world. From winning the British Saloon Car Championship, Fitzpatrick went on to factory rides with Ford and BMW, as well as notching up...

Porsche History

Porsche preserves the history of the 959 Paris-Dakar

Factory recommissions the famous Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar The recommissioning has been carried out over the past few months by the Porsche Heritage and Museum team together with their colleagues from Porsche Classic. A car that can survive 8,700 miles in the deserts and savannahs of Africa can go anywhere in...

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Triple Treat—Andial’s 1981 Hat Trick

As Rolf Stommelen climbed behind the wheel of the front-running Andial/Meister Porsche 935K3 after co-driver Derek Bell had pitted to refuel and take on four new tires, rising American star Bobby Rahal found himself leading Mid-Ohio’s $50,000-to-win “all-comers” Lumbermens 500 in the Group 6 Red Roof Inns Ralt RT-2 he...

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Taking Customization to New Highs with Porsche’s Exclusive Manufaktur Program

In December 2023, a low-mileage Porsche 918 Spyder ‘Weissach Package’ sold for a record $3.93 million, over a million dollars more than the average price for the Porsche hypercar. In another instance, a Porsche 911 GT2 RS changed hands for just over one million dollars, about three times more than...

Vintage Racecar Articles

Erwin Kremer

The Kremer Brothers, Erwin and Manfred, have been in the racecar preparation and construction business for nearly 40 years. Their names are virtually synonymous with Porsche racing machines, and they have won races and championships in GT, sports, prototype, IMSA, Group C, Porsche Cup and many other series over that...

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2022 ünStock: Sacrilege turns Stardom

Stock or UnStock? Southern California’s air-cooled Porsche culture is undoubtedly home to faithful enthusiasts who believe Porsche’s legendary sports car, the 911, is the ultimate canvas to build the “perfect” sports car. While too much ego in customizing can lead to an ugly duck (and bankruptcy), novel and tasteful modifications...

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Porsche customizer BB-Auto comes to America

Los Angeles auto dealer juggernaut Galpin Motors has announced a partnership with legendary German design firm bb-Auto, which was founded 50 years ago in Frankfurt, Germany, by the husband-and-wife team of Rainer and Kathrin Buchmann. Launch during Monterey Car Week Galpin holds exclusive rights to bb-Auto in North America and...

Vintage Racecar Articles

Vic Elford, Part 2

Last month, European Editor Ed McDonough spoke with Vic Elford about his first Formula One encounters, and his Ford and Porsche days in rallying. This month the story continues, and Elford talks about the legendary Porsche 917 which he drove at Le Mans and Sebring, where he won in 1971....

People & Profiles

Petersen Automotive Museum: The Magnus Walker Collection

Reviewed & Edited by Rex McAfee Only in SoCal: The Urban Outlaw Last year, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the release of the short film Urban Outlaw, Walker was invited by the Petersen Automotive Museum to display 10 of his most prized Porsche’s within the facility’s highly exclusive Vault. “From...

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10 Exciting Innovations That Helped Shape The 911’s History

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...

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Big Updates are on the way for Porsche’s Atlanta Experience Centre

The Porsche Experience Centre in Atlanta is regarded as the home of Porsche in North America. The facility was purpose-built to allow clients to unlock the capabilities of Porsche’s exciting sports cars. The complex delivers a wide range of experiences, including its famous Restaurant 356 and Heritage Gallery, where you...

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Take A Look At Porsche’s One-Off Prototypes And Concepts

Porsche has long been a pioneer, consistently pushing the boundaries of design and technology. At the heart of Porsche’s success lies its willingness to think outside the box, evident in its diverse range of prototypes and concepts. The Porsche Heritage Centre offers a fascinating look into the brand’s history of...

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Porsche Parade invades NYC

On Monday afternoon, a parade of rare Porsche models painted the streets of New York City purple in celebration of fashion’s biggest night out, the Met Gala, led by the new all-electric Macan. Along with the new all-electric Macan, the rally featured several standout vehicles from the magnificent Ingram Family...

Porsche Type 64

The Type 64: Bridge Over Troubled Waters

It was created by Dr. Ing. h.c. Ferdinand Porsche and a handful of his close associates in 1937-38 and, despite the hideous wartime destruction, is still alive and well today, a distinguished septuagenarian. Yet important though it is, not much has been seen or heard of the Type 64 or,...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring heats up

Fog delays start The 69th ADAC Westfalenfahrt was the fifth race of the season for the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring (PETN), in which 27 participants competed in the classes Cup 2 and Cup 3. The four-hour race, which is part of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), started with a 45-minute delay...

Events

Top Porsche Highlights at Velocity Invitational 2022

By Rex McAfee Best of the Best: Weathertech Raceway, Laguna Seca, CA. Returning to the iconic Monterey Peninsula, the 2022 Velocity Invitational gave vintage racing fans a superb combination of historic racing and luxury lifestyle. Last year’s event included a world-class display of Porsche 917s, while this year focused on...

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Porsche 911 Dakar (992) (2023)

Porsche makes sports car history by launching its first publicly available rally car, the $223,450 911 Dakar. After extensive testing, Porsche has settled on a 3.0-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder boxer engine with 473 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque and an 8-speed PDK. True to rally form, an 80-mm suspension lifts the car, along with an optional roof rack and model-specific Pirelli Scorpion all-terrain tires.

People & Profiles

Profile: Hans Herrmann

For this special Porsche issue it was only right to interview the man who, in real terms, helped to put the Porsche name firmly in motor racing record books as a marque to be respected and feared. In 1970, together with Richard Attwood—some would say a most unlikely pairing—and from...

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Racing in the Sun

For some, motor racing is an inevitability. It is a passion that they are born with and it is just a matter of time before they slip behind the wheel of a racing car. For these chosen few, this inborn factor elevates them to a level above the rest of...

Festival of Speed

Porsche at 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Throughout the four-day festival dedicated to car culture and motorsport, Porsche is exhibiting its latest models with the support of a star-studded cast of personalities whose individual passion, ambition, and dreams mirror that of the Stuttgart sports car manufacturer. Dua Lipa and Adrien Brody at the Festival of Speed Pop...

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1978 Porsche 911 Turbo RUF BTR

Some colors suit an era of 911 so well they become synonymous with that car. Oak Green Metallic is one such shade, and the 911 must be the 1970s Turbo. In fact,Dr. Ferry P orsche’s personal Turbo was specified in Oak Green Metallic, further evidence of the wise decision of...

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Germany’s Quart and a Half Brigade

Porsche’s Spyders stole the limelight, but in the 1950s they had serious rivals in both BMW and EMW, who produced serious 1½-liter machinery. Their battles on both sides of the Iron Curtain were the stuff of legend. A liter and a half—more or less a quart and a half—isn’t much...

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Porsche donates one million euros towards earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria

Porsche donates towards humanitarian cause The earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria has left many people in desperate need. Porsche AG is providing immediate aid to those affected by donating one million euros to “Aktion Deutschland hilft e.V.”, an umbrella group of German humanitarian aid agencies, for this purpose. In...

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2023 SoCal Porsche Week

The classic Porsche “Faithful” did not waiver Not since 1989 did Los Angeles have an official “Blizzard Warning” issued by National Weather Service. With forecasts of 5 inches of rain, low elevation snow, and 75 mph wind gusts, one had to wonder, would anybody show up for the Porsche Week? ...

Auctions

Porsche’s 75th Anniversary celebrated with auction at Porsche Experience Center, Atlanta

75th Anniversary at the Porsche Experience Center, Atlanta Broad Arrow Group is thrilled to announce The Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction. The single-marque sale will be held during the celebration of the marque’s 75th anniversary at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, Georgia, over the weekend of 8-10 June. Special Porsches...

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What’s your 911 story?

To date, 27 different variants make up the current generation of the 911 model line-up. Chatting to its developers at a ‘speed dating’ event made one thing clear above all: each Porsche 911 has its own story. Chaos is the enemy of the engineer. Perhaps that would explain why there...

Fuori Concorso

Porsche at Fuori Concorso 2024

Last weekend, the ‘Fuori Concorso’ was staged on the western shore of Lake Como for the fifth time now. This year’s motto was ‘British Racing Green’. In keeping with this theme, Porsche invited car culture enthusiasts to the greenhouse at Villa del Grumello. Known for its wide range of options...

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Retro “Polaroid-rendition” 911 Targa turns heads at Monterey

Galpin Motors turned plenty of heads with its 1986 Porsche bb-Auto Targa Hybrid debut in the Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge at the Werks Reunion Monterey last Friday, August 16. Following its debut at the Werks Reunion, the Targa was displayed on the Concept Lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance...

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Turbo vision: a revolution in engine construction

Incredibly successful in Le Mans Porsche was incredibly successful with the 917 in Le Mans and in the World Championship for Makes in 1970 and 1971. However, the governing body’s decision to only accept engines with a maximum displacement of three liters meant Porsche could not compete in the following...

Formula E

Porsche’s first Formula E Championship

Porsche in Formula E Porsche continues its fifth Formula E season in 2023/2024. In addition to the works-run TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, the American customer team Andretti Formula E competes with the Porsche 99X Electric. The innovative electric racing car concept was developed at the net CO₂-neutral Weissach...

Vintage Racecar Articles

Scooter Patrick

From gas station owner in 1954 to leading Le Mans in 1967, sports car racer Scooter Patrick enjoyed an amazing career. Perhaps best remembered for his prowess and speed at the wheel of Otto Zipper’s many Porsches in the ’60s, Patrick also enjoyed racing success in a wide variety of...

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Rescue – The Story of How the Safety Car Came to Motor Sport

Motor racing has always involved risk for the drivers, and sometimes for spectators too, as was seen to horrific effect The chaotic scene just after the #88 car of Huhn/Schwarz crashed at the Nürburgring in 1970. Photo: Porsche Werk in the disaster that occurred at the 1955 Le Mans 24...

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Rennsport 7 Schedule released

Start your engines… Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) has proudly unveiled an exhilarating schedule of on-track activities for the highly anticipated Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7. A momentous occasion that brings together the world’s largest assembly of fervent Porsche enthusiasts, the event promises an awe-inspiring showcase of eight distinctive classes, featuring...

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Lanzante’s road-legal Porsche 935/2

Combining Engineering with Design Over the past few years, Lanzante has delivered a series of showstopping cars at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. This will be the case once again for 2024, as the British automotive specialists return with the widest and most exciting selection of projects ever shown, and...

Porsche Museum

Beyond Performance: 50 Years of Porsche Turbo

The new “Beyond Performance. 50 years of Porsche Turbo” special exhibition at the Porsche Museum is officially open. Over the next five and a half months, the Porsche Museum will present numerous cars and small exhibits in the way that they are perceived by sports car enthusiasts – as powerful...

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Targa Sixty Six 2022

Brian Redman standing next to Porsce on track at Targa Sixty Six

Endurance racing legend Brian Redman is once again hosting Targa Sixty Six, a vintage race car gathering he founded in 1991 where owners can “properly exercise” their sleek machinery in a controlled atmosphere. This year’s event will be held from February 11-13 at the 10-turn Palm Beach International Raceway just...

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Porsche Celebration at FAT Mankei

Since its grand opening in May 2023, the FAT Mankei restaurant – located on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road – has quickly become a must-visit destination for automotive enthusiasts from around the globe. As the brainchild of Ferdinand Porsche, the grandson of Porsche’s founder and great-grandson of his namesake, FAT...

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Best Of Porsche Action From The 2023 Porsche Club Francorchamps Days

Spa-Francorchamps, the renowned race track, once again hosted the Porsche Club Francorchamps Days (PCF Days) on April 8 and 9 in 2023. Watch this video from Belgian Motorsports as they managed to filmed some of the best Porsche’s featured in the recent event....

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A Quarter Century of Porsche 911 GT3

Since 1963, the Porsche 911 has been synonymous with advanced German engineering, a timeless silhouette, and, according to Porsche enthusiasts, one of the purest driving experiences of any sports car. And there aren’t many variants or high-performance trims of iconic sports cars like the 911 that enjoy almost the same...

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1960 Porsche 356B 1600 GS Carrera GT

Background Porsche is a brand built on a sporting reputation. Street cars become more attractive when sold with the dream of taking them on track. But, for a small subset of Porsche sports cars, motorsports pedigree is not a mere dream or aspiration, but a genuine component of the car’s...

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Best Porsches From The 2023 Le Mans Classic

A collection of Porsches caught in action from the most recent 2023 Le Mans Classic. ...

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Would you agree the 2007 Porsche Turbo is the greatest 911 ever?

You have to agree with me that the Porsche 911 Turbo has been a masterpiece straight from the start, you might argue that the 930 Turbo was a handful to drive, especially at the limit, but she looked amazing with the ‘whale tail’ anyway, over the years we had multiple...

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Welcome to Camp 911 Namibia

Thrill of the unknown Before the first guests set off on gravel roads and desert sand in their 911 Dakar, an on-site team will clarify the final details and logistical challenges. In Namibia’s vastness, surprises are the norm, and the thrill of the unknown is a daily reality. Just outside...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsche Penske Motorsport wins Watkins Glen

Porsche Penske Motorsport’s No. 7 Porsche 963 has won the IMSA race in Watkins Glen. The Daytona winners and championship leaders Felipe Nasr and Dane Cameron beat their rivals to the finish line after a gripping and rain-sodden six-hour race. The sister car, driven by Nick Tandy and Mathieu Jaminet,...

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Porsche’s 2022 Retail Sales Sets Record

Edited by Rex McAfee Best Year to Date: Atlanta GA. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) announced that 2022 retail deliveries in the United States totaled 70,065 cars – PCNA’s best year ever, surpassing the previous record set in 2021. Fourth quarter deliveries also set a new high for the period...

Porsche 917

The Penske Panzer

The Can-Am Porsche 917 The Can-Am Race Series, held from 1966 to 1974, helped propel professional sports car racing to new heights of popularity in the United States. The series was governed by an open and simple set of rules, which created an environment that brought the most powerful and...

Le Mans

Porsche Targets 20th Win At Le Mans

With 19 overall and 111 class victories, Porsche is the most successful manufacturer in Le Mans history. The 24-hour race is one of the biggest sporting events globally, attracting over 325,000 fans annually. For the 93rd edition of the endurance classic, Porsche has set ambitious goals. The Porsche 963 aims...

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The Competitors That Tried To Outdo the Porsche 917

‘It feels like a bathtub with a bomb stuck to the back of it!’ Those were the words of a shocked F1 driver, Mark Webber, after a turn at the wheel of the Porsche 917 racecar. It’s an extreme description but apt for one of the most fearsome machines ever...

Manthey

Manthey EMA earns victory at Nürburgring

Valuable data and insights were gathered with a view to the 24-hour race in the Eifel Nürburg. Manthey EMA has made a successful start to the 2024 season on the Nordschleife, crowning an already successful first race weekend in the Eifel with victory in the second round of the Nürburgring...

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Porsche 911 Carrera GTS wins 2025 World Performance Car award

This marks the eighth World Performance Car award for the brand. The Porsche 911 Carrera GTS has been named the 2025 World Performance Car as part of the World Car Awards, marking the eighth time Porsche has been recognized with this title – more than any other brand. A jury...

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Porsche 911: Evolution of an Icon at Crawford Auto Aviation Museum

Almost Extinct The Porsche 911 came very close to extinction. American Peter Schutz began his tenure as CEO at Porsche on January 1, 1981. He didn’t take the job to save the 911 but when he arrived, he found a company that had decided to abandon the 911 in favor...

Vintage Racecar Articles

African Assault – 1984 March 84G-Porsche

I couldn’t quite pinpoint why, during the research and writing of this profile, that I kept hearing the Lennon/McCartney hit “Come Together” somewhere in the back of my head. I have often used the metaphor of how some of the most interesting motor racing tales are based on an almost...

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Marketplace: 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS “PECT”

Highlights The PECTO GT3 RS—built to announce the opening of the Porsche Experience Centre Toronto Unveiled at the 2024 Canadian International Auto Show One-off color scheme with numerous options totaling $415,375 CAD Offered directly from Porsche Cars Canada, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting charity Sale includes a scale...

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Top Gear Stumbles Upon A Priceless Collection Of Porsches

Porsche, synonymous with automotive excellence, has left an indelible mark on the world of cars for over seven decades. While its motorsport triumphs are legendary, it’s the road-going vehicles that truly define the brand’s legacy. Tom Ford from Top Gear magazine stumbled upon a warehouse that houses a priceless collection...

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Porsche Cayman 718 GT4 RS, with Over $74,000 in Options, is Looking for A New Owner.

The 718 Cayman is often seen as the entry-level model in Porsche’s model lineup. However, there’s nothing ‘entry-level’ about its RS variant, a track-honed sports car that borrows several components from Porsche’s legendary GT3 cars. The result is the most powerful mid-engined sports car Porsche has ever made. The 718...

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The new 911 GT3 and GT3 Touring

Since its introduction in 1999, the 911 GT3 has offered the ultimate combination of racing genes and day-to-day usability. To mark its 25th anniversary, the new model will launch simultaneously in two versions for the first time: a track-focused sports car with a rear wing and a more understated version with...

Porsche Life

Porsche Experience Center Atlanta Turns 10

Ten and counting… Ten years ago, Porsche Experience Center Atlanta opened its doors for the first time. Since then, it has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors, it’s hosted thrilling experiences on and off the track, and has even become home to a movie franchise. To celebrate, on June 7th,...

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The Powerplant That Nearly Broke the First Porsche

In the fragile postwar years, the team behind the first Porsche was driven by two forces: stubborn ambition and harsh reality. They had the vision for a true sports car, but building one was another matter entirely. The sleek shape of the Porsche 356 came together relatively quickly, but under...

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A Real Unicorn – Check Out this Rare 1984 Porsche 911 SC RS Gruppe B ‘Evolutionsserie.’

Famous auction house Broad Arrows will be hosting its final U.S.-based auction for the 2024 Calendar on October 12. About 80 premium cars will go under the hammer as part of the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. One of the standout collector cars to be presented that day is undoubtedly this Porsche...

Imsa Weathertech Sportscar Championship

Porsche dominates 2024 IMSA Championship

At the Road Atlanta finale, the factory team scooped the entire title pool in the top GTP class. Porsche Penske Motorsport’s two Porsche 963s finished the ten-hour Petit Le Mans race in second and third place. Works drivers Dane Cameron from the USA and Felipe Nasr from Brazil secured the...

Porsche Cayman GT4 RS

Even a brand new Porsche GT4RS needs a full detail

Make no mistake, even when you’ve just picked up your brand new Porsche GT4RS from the dealership, the car isn’t clean. Sure she might look clean at first sight, but nothing like a full in-depth detail will make her look, in the video below we take a look at the...

Carrera Cup

Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland

Porsche’s longest-running one-make cup is entering its 35th season sporting a new name: the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland will contest eight doubleheader events in five countries in 2024. The season kicks off at the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) round in Imola from 19 to 21 April. The teams...

Porsche Life

Porsche Experience Center Adding Second Track

Multi-million dollar investment expands PCNA’s Atlanta campus. After welcoming nearly 400,000 visitors since opening in June 2015, the Porsche Experience Center will expand its footprint with an incredible new track inspired by some of the most dynamic elements of several iconic race courses. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. announced that...

Vintage Racecar Articles

Derek Bell

Derek Bell initially made a name for himself, racing in open-wheeled cars including Formula 2 and Formula 1. However, it is long-distance sports car racing, particularly in Porsches, where Bell forged his legacy as a champion with five overall victories at Le Mans, three victories in the 24 Hours of...

Porsche News

Porsche in 2024: A year of progress

Join us as we recount, month by month, the accomplishments of our favorite sportscar brand. January New Macan: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche Ten years after its launch, the Porsche Macan is heading into its second model generation, now in all-electric form. “We are taking the Macan to a...

Motorsport & Racing

Velocity Invitational to Wow Porsche Fans

Round 2 Held for a second year at historic Weathertech Raceway, Laguna Seca, the 2022 Velocity Invitational is poised to offer the finest combination of vintage racing and luxury lifestyle in North America. Last year’s event included a world-class display of Porsche 917s, many of which went out on track...

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1956 Porsche 356A Super Speedster

While the staff here at Stuttcars can never get enough of Porsche’s latest GT3s and 963 prototypes, there’s true reverence for the sports car that founded the company, the 356. It’s true beauty in its simplicity, the 356 has earned a spot in collections the world over with a reputation...

Porsche Museum

The greatest Porsche collection in the world

It won’t come as a big surprise that the world’s greatest Porsche collection is housed right in Stuttgart, at the official Porsche Museum, famous YouTuber Mr JWW managed to get a private tour at the museum and values the entire collection at no less than $1 billion, yes, you that’s...

911 Carrera RSR 2.8

57 is the number of 2.8 RSRs built by Porsche in 1973

Porsche’s 2.8 911 RSR Porsche needed to build 500 RSs in 1973 to get the RSR homologated for Group 4 racing. They were so popular that the company eventually built 1580 units. Consequently, the RS is almost common compared to the RSR that came out of the factory winning the...

Vintage Racecar Articles

Wreck to Racer—1973 Porsche Carrera RS Tribute

The book “Great Marques – Porsche” starts with this paragraph by Dr. – Ing. h.c. Ferdinand (Ferry) Porsche in the Foreword: “Since the beginning of car manufacture, people have wanted to own and drive sports and racing cars above all. Car enthusiasts delight more in the sporting success of ‘their’...

Carrera Cup

Porsche announces 2023 Deluxe Carrera Cup North America

2023 Carrera Cup is here Porsche Motorsport North America is set to contest its most dynamic Porsche Carrera Cup North America season to date. The premier one-make race series in the United States and Canada will be renamed the Porsche Deluxe Carrera Cup North America while also expanding its stage...

Sonderwunsch

Paint-To-Sample: How custom colors are created

How about a new sports car in the same color as your handbag, a special piece of furniture, or a model car from your childhood? Or would you prefer one of the cult colors from the 1990s? If you’re configuring a new Porsche model, the sky’s the limit when it...

Porsche Life

Luftgekühlt 8: Praise the Air-Cooled

8 & Counting… San Pedro, CA. It’s hard to believe Luftgekühlt, the preeminent celebration of air-cooled Porsches, just concluded its 8th show. I use the word “show” lightly; this isn’t a group of classic German sportscars carefully placed on grass, waiting to be inspected by a team of self-appointed white-gloved...

Porsche 911

For Sale: One-of-One Oak Green Porsche 911 Sport Classic

The Porsche 911 Sports Classic is a celebration of history, a love letter to Porsche’s rich heritage. Unveiled in November 2022 for the 2023 Model Year, it is the second of four collector’s items Porsche presented from its Heritage Design strategy. It is inspired by one of Porsche’s greatest models,...

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Exclusive Behind The Scenes Look At Moby Dick & 2.1 RSR Turbo During The 80th Goodwood Member’s Meeting

Harry’s Garage, drove his Porsche 930S to Goodwood on setup day and as incredibly lucky. He got a closer look at the historic 911 race cars that the Porsche Museum had brought for this year’s Goodwood Members meeting. Take a behind-the-scenes look at these iconic race cars....

Porsche 911

The off-road Porsche that’s not a Cayenne, the new 2023 911 Dakar

2023 Porsche 911 Dakar Announced The latest 911 model variant proves its mettle where the pavement ends Atlanta. Porsche is celebrating a very special world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show – the new Porsche 911 Dakar, which feels equally at home on loose surfaces as it does on country...

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Barn finds: 8 Interesting Porsche Classics That Slipped Through the Cracks.

The world of barn finds is an intriguing one, filled with hidden gems. It is a space littered with forgotten classics, each with its own unique story and just waiting to be discovered. Porsche has had its own fair share of this automotive ‘diamonds in the rough.’ From rust-covered racecars...

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Rare 1996 Porsche 993 Carrera RS 3.8-litre Coupé Is Ready For A New Owner.

Presented by Bonham Auctions, the ’96 Porsche Carrera RS is one of the rarest 911 Type 993 variants ever made. The 993 was the last of the air-cooled Porsche 911 models. First introduced in 1993, it was initially available in a variety of body styles, including coupe, cabriolet and targa,...

Motorsport & Racing

USA round of the FIA World Endurance Championship

Both Porsche 963s fielded by the Porsche Penske Motorsport finished in the points at the USA round of the FIA World Endurance Championship. The No. 6 hybrid prototype charged from P14 on the grid to cross the finish line in sixth place on the Circuit of the Americas. The identical...

Porsche 911 (993)

1998 Porsche 993 Turbo “Last Waltz”

Finished in Ocean Blue, chassis number ‘370750’ rolled off the Zuffenhausen assembly line on 27th March 1998, some four days before the scheduled end of production. The final car off the line, completed on 31st of March ’98, was a Mexico Blue Carrera 4S that was sold to comedian and...

Porsche Life

Porsche Concept “Vision 357” salutes the first Porsche 356

Remembering Porsche’s first model, the 356 Seventy-five years ago, on June 8, 1948, the 356 No. 1 Roadster became the first automobile bearing the name Porsche to receive its general operating permit – the birth of the sports car brand. Porsche is now embarking on its anniversary year with the...

992 Turbo

50th Anniversary Limited edition

Half a century of the Turbo To mark the 50th anniversary of the 911 Turbo, Porsche is launching an exclusive anniversary model of its iconic sports car. The 911 Turbo 50 Years combines outstanding performance and the finest materials with exclusive design elements. The interior and exterior evoke historic 911...

Tuning & Aftermarket

1016 Industries Debuts new 992 Turbo S Aero Components

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...

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