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Porsche & Connectivity: How Stuttgart is Preparing For The Fully Digital Future

While it may not be to everyone’s liking, especially those enthusiasts who categorize themselves as purists, Porsche is not afraid of pushing through boundaries, both literally and figuratively. They are at the bleeding edge of synthetic fuel (Porsche eFuel), heavily investing into electric vehicles that don’t lose any of the...

Buyers Guides

Forget GT: These Are The Real Drivers’ Porsches You Should Buy

Preamble One of the worst things you can do is to play with Porsche’s online configurator, because unless you happen to have a spare quarter-of-a-million, you are likely to end up feeling depressed: Will I never be able to afford one of these things? There is an alternative for those...

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Porsche’s New Invisible Engineering Weapon

Porsche has added a powerful new tool to its development arsenal with the commissioning of its road simulation test bench (FaSiP) at the Weissach Development Center. The system can precisely recreate real-world road conditions, allowing engineers to analyze and fine-tune noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) characteristics far earlier than was...

Porsche Taycan

Braking @ Porsche: The Technology Of The Taycan EV’s Braking System

If there is one thing in a car that most people don’t pay any mind to that is a critical safety system, it’s their brakes. Think about it before your next drive, as you’re going down the freeway at 70 MPH, and the only thing keeping you from hitting anything...

Porsche Life

Porsche Experience Center Toronto

The world’s 10th Porsche Experience Centre prepares to open in Toronto while bidding is underway on a bespoke 911 GT3 RS, created by the Sonderwunsch department to celebrate the new facility. Porsche Cars Canada will open the Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) Toronto tomorrow (18 June, 2025), taking the number of...

Restored Porsche

Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge Finalists Announced

With meticulous precision and attention to detail, expert judges selected the final round of entries for the fifth annual Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge. The judging for Area South-Central took place in Carmel, Indiana, on September 5, while the judging for Area East occurred the following day in New York City....

Book Reviews

Book Review: John Fitzpatrick Group C Porsches – The Definitive History

John Fitzpatrick Group C Porsches – The Definitive History, Mark Cole. © Porter Press There seem to be a number of books entering the market right now on Porsche’s motor racing history. This is not a bad thing, because there is so much to explore about these fantastic and iconic...

Imsa Weathertech Sportscar Championship

Porsche completes 2023 IMSA season

The two Porsche 963 fielded by the Porsche Penske Motorsport factory squad went unrewarded for their tireless fight for the championship. In the last race of this year’s IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship at Road Atlanta, the two hybrid prototypes from Weissach crossed the finish line in fourth and tenth in...

Sonderwunsch

000 Commission announced for 911 Turbo S coupe (992)

Presenting the 000 Commission, a 911 Turbo S coupe edited by 000 in collaboration with Porsche Sonderwunsch. Available only in conjunction with the Lightweight Package and select optional equipment, this group of exterior and interior touches celebrates David Donner’s extraordinary win at the 100th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and...

Porsche Life

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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Rennmeister – 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR

The original idea for this “special” feature had been to do a test on Porsche’s famed Moby Dick…the 935/78 long-tail beast from 1978, the company’s first racecar with water-cooled cylinder heads. However, that particular machine was on tour in China and not due back at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart...

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1973 Daytona 24 Hour – An auspicious debut for the Porsche Carrera RSR

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...

KAMManufaktur

Breaking: KAMM 912T

We’ve got great news for everyone who asked for a touring version of our 912C – meet the car you’ve been waiting for: the all-new KAMM 912T. We’ve kept all the spirit, soul and Dare to Drive character but added more of a grand tourer personality. That means power that...

Porsche Life

French artist Josué Chevrel

As the editor-in-chief of Speedster, the French magazine about classic Porsches, Josué shares with us the road that brought him to this place as a journalist, artist, and car enthusiast. Take it away Josué: Background Before being a journalist, I drew. It was through illustration that I entered the press,...

Porsche Design

Shaping the future of Porsche

Tools of the trade Metal blades and scrapers, delicate wire loops, wooden sculpting tools, and brushes – this suitcase contains over a hundred instruments. But what they’re used for is not immediately clear. They’re the tools of a modeler, at the exterior studio of Style Porsche, who is responsible for...

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Legendary Porsche 911 S/T Reborn

Some stories are unfathomable, and how this 911 2.5 S/T could be transformed from a GT class winner at the 1972 Le Mans 24 Hours into a wrecked shell in a barn near San Francisco may never be fully known. The condition of the once-celebrated racing car could be described...

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...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsche and Deluxe Corp. partner to support Female Driver Development Program

Developing new talent Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA) and Deluxe Corporation have announced the creation of the Porsche Deluxe Female Driver Development Program. Effective immediately, the new Deluxe-supported initiative will provide a further opportunity to female race car drivers participating in the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid North America. Sabré Cook is...

The Quail

Porsches at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering 2025

Lifestyle Experience x Reveal Show The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, originated in 2003 as part of Monterey Car Week in California. Located at Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel Valley, the event was founded by Gordon McCall and Peninsula Signature Events to provide an exclusive, intimate setting for automotive...

Porsche News

Camouflaged Cayenne Sets New Record

Worldwide testing of the new Porsche Cayenne is in full swing. As part of the fine-tuning of its second all-electric SUV, Porsche sent a near-production prototype on a record-gathering mission, while also providing a glimpse of the Cayenne Electric’s high levels of usability. For more than 20 years, the Porsche...

Porsche Life

Mark Morgan is “Driven By Dreams”

If you were lucky enough to visit Rennsport Reunion 7 in Monterey, California, then chances are you gazed at one of Mark Morgan’s illustrations without even realizing it. An illustrator based in the U.K., Mark has mixed his passion for Porsche and his artistic talents to yield some truly exciting...

WEC

Porsche Claims P3 in 2025 WEC Manufacturers’ Title

The two Porsche 963 cars fielded by the Porsche Penske Motorsport factory team concluded the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season finale in Bahrain in positions 13 and 14. With this result, Porsche wraps up its 2025 campaign third in the manufacturers’ standings. However, there was plenty of reason to...

Rennsport Reunion

Porsche announces Grand Marshals for Rennsport Reunion 7

Icons of Porsche – Taken seriously! Icons of Porsche is not just the theme for Rennsport Reunion 7, but represents the talented people who have pushed the limits, taken risks and bravely driven Porsche to success over the past 75 years as a sports car marque. Porsche Cars North America...

Singer Vehicle Design

The Porsche 911 re-imagined by Singer Vehicle Designs

In the realm of automotive craftsmanship, few names evoke as much reverence and admiration as Singer Vehicle Design. Renowned for their meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to perfection, Singer has carved out a niche in the industry by reimagining one of the most iconic sports cars of all...

Restomod Porsche

1958 Porsche 356 Odyssey

When Henk Spin purchased a 356 A Coupé as a restoration project, he had no idea that it was not a standard-issue vehicle, but rather a factory one-off full of special requests. Ten years later, the 1958 classic car had been restored to its former glory in the special color...

Kalmar Automotive

Breaking: KALMAR 7-97 ‘Turbo Edition’

Background The Porsche 930 started life, like many other rare collectible cars, as a homologation special. Specifically designed to meet racing regulations. However, rather than end up as a low-volume unicorn the 930 turned out to be a hit with customers and the legend of the Turbo was born. Now,...

Porsche Life

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...

Porsche News

Taycan Road Trip!

Aiming for the sweet spot between speed, consumption, and charging infrastructure, Mayk Wienkötter, Porsche’s spokesperson for the Taycan and electromobility, traveled from Stuttgart to Seville. Oliver Blume runs across the forecourt of the Porsche Museum with a friendly wave and asks where we’re going. “Seville!” we reply. “Nice one –...

For Sale

FOR SALE: 1972 Porsche 911T “oil flap” MFI Coupe

Highlights VIN 9112100846 Matching 2.4 engine – built to 2.7 RS spec Manual five-speed 915 transmission One-year-only external oil fill Completed November 1971 Certificate of Authenticity All the right options This 1972 Porsche 911T 2.4 MFI Coupe is finished in its original color combination of Silver Metallic (925) with a...

Buyers Guides

Budget Based Porsche Buyer’s Guide: $25k

Best Porsche Under $25K: Affordable Thrills on a Budget Dreaming of owning a Porsche but working with a budget of $25,000? You’re in luck! While Porsche is often associated with high-end luxury and performance, there are still great options that offer the brand’s signature driving experience without breaking the bank....

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911 Safari Fever: no cure available

Proven in the dirt Porsche has a rich history of competing in various rally events, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. Some highlights include: 1. Monte Carlo Rally: Porsche succeeded considerably at the prestigious Monte Carlo Rally. In 1968, the Porsche 911 T driven by Vic Elford won the event...

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Magnus Walker is selling his 1977 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera

In the distinguished circles of Porsche enthusiasts, Magnus Walker’s 1977 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera holds an esteemed position. This automotive icon, once showcased in the video endeavor “Turbo Fever,” has graced the pages of prominent publications such as Porsche Fahrer and Total 911. This exceptional vehicle, currently listed on Bring...

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...

Rennsport Reunion

Rennsport Reunion 7 approaching

Lucky 7 The forthcoming Rennsport Reunion next month is poised to redefine benchmarks as the premier global event for Porsche enthusiasts. This assembly will showcase an unparalleled collection of the most distinguished Porsche race and road vehicles ever produced, in tandem with the visionaries behind their creation and the drivers...

Porsche Taycan Turbo GT

Taycan wins Road & Track’s Performance EV of the Year

Once again, the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT has been named Road & Track’s Performance EV of the Year in the category for EVs costing over $100,000. This marks the second consecutive win for a Taycan in this highly competitive event, with the Turbo S variant claiming top honors in this...

Sonderwunsch

Two 911 S/T Porsches, One Limited-edition Number?

True craftsmanship often reveals itself in the most minor details. When two examples of the 911 S/T inadvertently left the factory carrying the same limited-edition number, Porsche chose to address the error with care. What began as a simple numerical oversight has since become a memorable footnote in the story...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsche/PCA Creates New Race Series for 2026

Highlights Four-round schedule designed to expand existing PCA Club Racing activities PMNA to provide on-site engineering, parts, and marketing support USAC to oversee pre-race and post-race technical inspections Eligible cars: 911 GT3 Cup (Types 992.1 & 991.2), 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport, and 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport New for 2026...

Homepage Feature

Nardò Technical Center Turns 5

Located in Southern Italy, the Nardò Technical Center, owned by Porsche and operated by Porsche Engineering, celebrates its 50th anniversary today. Originally opened on July 1, 1975, NTC has consistently set the benchmark in vehicle testing and development of the automotive industry worldwide. 20 test tracks and more Today, NTC...

992 Dakar

F1 Academy race winner Amna Al Qubaisi drives the 911 Dakar

Behind the wheel of the 911 Dakar is a face familiar to the UAE’s diverse and fast-growing community of motorsports fans. Amna Al Qubaisi has emerged as a talent to watch in the world of single-seater racing after the young Emirati won two races in the F1 Academy championship last...

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The Porsche 996 Reinvented an Icon with Water-Cooled Precision

Side view of a red Porsche 911 996 Targa

When the covers came off the 911 (996) in 1997, it was clear Porsche had crossed a line it couldn’t uncross. The air-cooled flat-six—an unmistakable part of the 911’s identity for 34 years—was gone. In its place sat a water-cooled engine, the kind of thing purists swore they’d never accept....

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Less is More: How Porsche Turned Small Engines Into a Competitive Advantage

May 28, 1967, at the Nürburgring. Four Porsche 910s swept the top positions at the 1000-kilometer race, finishing ahead of competitors with engines nearly four times larger. The winning car, piloted by Udo Schütz and Joe Buzzetta, carried just a 2.0-liter engine. It wasn’t an anomaly: it was the culmination...

People & Profiles

Meet The Writers: Martin Raffauf and a Life Built Around Porsche Racing

Martin Raffauf’s connection to Porsche doesn’t begin in the usual way. There was no teenage dream of a 911, no family heirloom passed down. Instead, his Porsche story starts at the racetrack, and never really leaves it. His first race wasn’t even sports cars. In 1967, he watched A.J. Foyt...

Motorsport & Racing

Three factory teams, two continents, one goal: winning

Porsche Motorsport is facing one of the most intense weekends of the year: On 11/12 May, the sports car manufacturer from Stuttgart will be competing with its works teams almost simultaneously in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, FIA World Endurance Championship WEC and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship....

Theon Design

The Theon Design ITA001 is heading for Salon Privé in London

We’ve mentioned the Theon Design ITA001 already, the first Italian commission-built Porsche 964-based carbon fiber bodied beauty that packs 400 bhp from a beautiful 4.0-Liter air-cooled-flat-six engine, but keep in mind these amazing restomod Porsche are built in Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom, and as it turns out, their Italian customer...

Porsche Life

Japan: Porsches Gather In The Dark

British photographer and author Mark Riccioni is deeply rooted in Japanese car culture. On his latest visit, he meets up with a special group of Porsche enthusiasts southwest of Tokyo: the Early Morning Hakone Runners. They regularly get together early in the mornings in their sports cars and drive to...

Porsche Life

Megaphonics ’25: UK’s biggest Porsche gathering

Megaphonics ’25, an annual event organized by British company Boxengasse, showcased no fewer than 61 brands and drew crowds of 5,500 at the weekend, but it exhibited the Porsche community as much as it did the sports car manufacturer’s vehicles. Held on Boxengasse’s 40-hectare site in Bicester, there was an...

Porsche News

New Porsche Communication Management Features

Porsche is improving the digital user experience in the 911, Taycan, Panamera, and Cayenne model series for the model year change. The fundamentally revised Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system is more performant and offers access to the Porsche App Center. Other new features include Dolby Atmos® for an improved sound...

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What Happens When You Try to Daily a 992 GT3 RS (Next to a 718 GT4 RS)

Photography by Adam Dita. Enough time has elapsed since the 992 GT3 RS first came out for plenty of drivers—both local and afar—to sample what Porsche’s latest-gen rear-engined specialist has on tap. The most obvious and sensible venue for this to take place has invariably been at the race track....

Porsche Life

Interesting Wheels Seen on Porsches

Compared to certain marques—Italian ones, in particular—Porsche cars tend to take on a more subdued and unassuming persona. Call it German stoicism, if you will. But that’s not to say that Porsche is in any way reluctant to be distinguishable from your everyday commuter. Afterall, they produce some of the...

Tuning & Aftermarket

Porsche 914 with V8 transplant: Autocross Monster!

Porsche 914 with V8 transplant becomes a father/son love affair When Porsche introduced the 914 back in 1969, the automaker’s intention was to bring a new entry-level sportscar into the fold that would stand apart from the 911. Unlike the 912 that it replaced, the 914 featured a mid-engine layout...

Formula E

Porsche Motorsports’ Vision for Formula E Expands

Porsche is underlining its ambitions in top-level electric motorsport: from the 2026/2027 Formula E season onwards, the current Manufacturers’ World Champion plans to field up to four cars itself. Total of Six A Porsche customer team is also set to compete in Season 13. The six planned Porsche 99X Electric...

Porsche News

2026 Cayenne Electric: 1,100+ HP!

Highlights Two electrified variants at market launch: world premiere of Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric Super sports car performance: up to 850 kW (1,139 hp), 0-60 mph in 2.4 seconds and a top track speed of up to 162 mph Fast travel thanks to exceptional charging performance and efficiency:...

Porsche Macan

One Millionth Macan!

The Porsche plant in Leipzig produced its one millionth Macan last week. The compact SUV has been manufactured in the city since 2013 and has achieved great popularity worldwide ever since. During the 2024 financial year, 82,795 vehicles were delivered to customers. “The Macan is inseparably linked to Leipzig,” says...

Porsche History

Austro-Daimler ADS-R “Sascha“

Over a hundred years ago, Ferdinand Porsche designed an extraordinary race car, the Austro-Daimler ADS-R, in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. Today, Christophorus and 9:11 Magazine brings the former Targa Florio class champion, whose nickname is Sascha, back home. Following a vigorous turn of the crank, the gas pedal is applied ever...

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,...

Kalmar Automotive

KALMAR 9X9 Completes Rigorous Testing

After three long days of intensive track testing, Kalmar is delighted with the results of the model 9X9; no mechanical issues. While the team faced other challenges, the car has made significant progress and is now approaching its target weight of 1250 kg. The 9X9 remains a proud tribute to...

Buyers Guides

Model Focus: Owning a Porsche 911 2.7 (1974-1978)

The first impact bumper Porsche is almost always overlooked by air cooled 911 enthusiasts drawn to later, more powerful models or the ‘long bonnet’ cars of the 1960s and early 70s. Consequently, the underrated mid-decade 2.7 can be something of a bargain. History In contrast to the American norm where...

Porsche Life

Porsche’s 2023 Highlights

Before we submerse ourselves in a new year of challenges and innovations, we take a look back on out top picks of what Porsche’s 75th year brought us. Porsche 99X Electric Gen3 Just like in 2022 the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E team achieved a brilliant one-two result in Mexico...

For Sale

FOR SALE: 1989 Porsche 930 S Targa

Car Highlights One of Three Rest of World (ROW) 930 S Targa Models Built in 1989 Finished in Paint-To-Sample Blutorange over Black Leather A Bespoke Example with Rarely Seen Exclusive Department Options Showing Just 5,289 Km (3,286 Miles) from Original Delivery Meticulously Restored to Concours Standards by German Marque Specialists...

People & Profiles

Meet The Writers: Glen Smale’s Passion for Preserving Porsche History

Origins in Speed: A Childhood Fueled by Motorsport Glen Smale was born in East London, South Africa, a scenic coastal town that sparked his lifelong love affair with motorsport. His earliest memories are tied to the roar of engines and the excitement of race day, often shared with his father....

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Is The 992 GT3 Touring The Ultimate Porsche Road Car?

In a society where the word “compromise” tends to connote negatively, the 992 GT3 Touring proves that there’s nuance in beautiful things and that nuance is beautiful in and of itself. Be that as it may, the GT3 Touring is deliberately understated and subsequently underrated—perfectly nuanced, as more things should...

Porsche History

Porsche power in the skies

The PFM 3200-powered Mooney is legendary among aviators. They all want this ‘Porsche of the skies’ – and today there are only five that are airworthy anywhere in the world. We had the extraordinary opportunity to take a ride in one. Oh, the boxer engine note is unmistakable. But what...

Luftgekühlt

Luftgekühlt 10 at Universal Studios

In the 50th anniversary year of the 911 Turbo, Luftgekühlt returned to Los Angeles at the weekend to host a special event themed around Porsche’s ground-breaking air-cooled flagship sports car. Held once again on the Universal Studios Backlot, ‘Luft 10: The Sequel’, grew its presence at the unique LA venue...

BB-Auto

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...

Buyers Guides

Budget Based Porsche Buyer’s Guide: $50k

Porsche 911 997.1 (2005 - 2007) – Service Schedule

Best Porsche Under $50K: Performance and Prestige on a Budget A budget of $50,000 opens the door to an exciting range of Porsches, blending performance, luxury, and timeless design. Whether you’re searching for a mid-engine sports car, a high-performance coupe, or even a capable SUV, there are plenty of options...

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911 Carrera RS 2.7

Simon Kidston has unearthed and sold the rarest classic vehicles worldwide, including the most expensive car ever traded. But there is one car he will never sell. The world-famous classic car dealer Simon Kidston knows the power of time and has built his career on time’s ability to infuse desire....

Buyers Guides

Budget Based Porsche Buyer’s Guide: $150k

Best Porsche Under $150K: Supercar Performance Without the Supercar Price A budget of $150,000 brings you into the realm of true Porsche excellence. At this price point, you can access high-performance 911 models, track-ready GT cars, and even lightly used supercar-level machines. Whether you’re after a thrilling weekend toy, a...

Buyers Guides

Model Focus: Owning a Porsche 911 S/T (992)

With the obligatory shift away from ICE, the 911 60th anniversary model, the 992 S/T may well come to be seen as the pinnacle of the internal combustion sports car. The 2023 911 S/T is likely to serve as a salutary reminder of the exemplary automotive engineering that society has...

BB-Auto

Galpin Motors unveils “Streets of Gold” BB-Auto Commission

Galpin’s First BB-Auto Galpin Motors debuted its first U.S.-built bb-Auto commission, a faith-inspired 1986 Porsche Targa known as bb-001 “Streets of Gold,” during Monterey Car Week. The car was featured at Motorlux, Werks Reunion Monterey, Casa Lee, and the Monterey Motorsports Festival. Commissioned by Alexander Everest, founder of Christ and...

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 Life

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...

Sonderwunsch

Porsche’s “Sonderwunsch” Program

For over 70 years, Porsche has stood for more than just sports cars. It has stood for dreams — and the ability to shape them. The Sonderwunsch (German for “special request”) program represents the highest form of individualization at Porsche, enabling customers to co-create truly unique vehicles in close collaboration...

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Porsche 911 S Reviewed (Classic Stars)

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Porsche Vision 357

Porsche Vision 357 Speedster: purism meets e-performance

Porsche Vision 357 Goodwood debut Celebrating three decades of the renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed, Porsche presents the Porsche Vision 357 Speedster, a companion to the enclosed Porsche Vision 357 that kicked off the manufacturer’s own anniversary festivity. The Vision 357 Speedster stands as a tribute to the 356 in...

Le Mans 24 Hours

Porsche struggles at the 24 Hours of Le Mans

The stage was set Having just celebrated its 75th anniversary, Porsche was ready to put another overall win in the books a few days later during the Le Mans 24 Centenary. But for those that follow racing, you know all too well that it’s a cruel sport, and no amount...

Motorsport & Racing

The Old Men’s Return: Porsche 944 in the Firehawk Series

Launching the Firehawk Series For the 1985 Sports Car Racing scene in the USA, IMSA had decided to start a new series. This would be a “Showroom Stock” series, basically running stock dealer road cars with roll cages and basic safety equipment. The series was called the Firestone Firehawk Series,...

Porsche Life

Porsche Club of America’s 70th Anniversary

Founded in 1955 by Washington, D.C. commercial artist Bill Sholar, the Porsche Club of America (PCA) began as a modest circle of enthusiasts and has since evolved into the largest Porsche club in the world, boasting more than 145,000 members. The Club’s origins are both personal and emblematic. After purchasing...

Porsche News

A journey through Porsche’s “Electromobility”

Porsche recently presented the latest theme for Curvistan Bangkok, Thailand’s iconic destination that celebrates car culture, art and design: “Electrifying Past. Present. Future.”, an immersive showcase dedicated to highlighting Porsche’s unique approach to electromobility. Since its launch in August 2024, Curvistan Bangkok has become a premier destination for the Porsche...

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The Porsche Carrera 911 RS 2.7: Fifty Years of Perfection

Imagine, if you will, that you are in Paris, France, in October 1972. There is an automobile show, a fairly large one, currently happening at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles convention center, and all the big names you know of are there. Renault, Peugeot, Ferrari, Aston Martin, the whole...

Porsche Life

The Sepia Effect

Behind another nondescript garage door in the town of Jupiter, southern Florida, hides half a century of motoring passion. Shelves stacked with racing helmets, trophies, and model cars, walls peppered floor-to-ceiling with vintage signs and sponsorship decals. And at the center of this sprawling shrine to the automobile are no...

Buyers Guides

Porsche Carrera GTS (991.1) – Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

North America gets Porsche’s GTS-branded 911 First Europe, then North America The 991.1 GTS was the second 911 offered as a GTS sub-brand. The first was the 997.2 in 2009 after Porsche tried it successfully on the Cayenne. The GTS concept was a clever idea: based on the S but...

For Sale

FOR SALE: 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS

Highlights The ex-Scuderia Filipinetti Porsche 904 GTS, Chassis 079 4th in class at Le Mans 1964 with Herbert Müller and Claude Sage Fully documented history, including 25-year custodianship by Porsche Museum Proven historic racer, appearances at Goodwood, Le Mans Classic and Silverstone Classic Background While the 550 Spyder and 718...

Singer Vehicle Design

Breaking: Singer Reveals New Carrera Coupe

The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer represents the latest services from Singer, the California-based luxury specialist that restores and reimagines classic Porsche 911s in collaboration with their ownerss. Rob Dickinson: Singer’s Founder, Executive Chairman and Creative Director explains: “In the 1980’s you could order a new 911 Carrera...

Events

Air | Water’s SoCal debut makes a splash

Featuring a curated selection of over 1,000 Porsches, Air|Water, held on April 27th, 2024, created an impressive showcase for air and water-cooled models representing over seven decades of Porsche evolution. Under cool and sunny skies at the Orange County Fair Grounds in Costa Mesa, California, Porsches displayed both indoors and...

Werks Reunion

1988 Porsche 930 Turbo Slantnose

At the 2023 Werks Reunion in Monterey, California, Porsche Santa Clarita debuted a reinterpretation of the 1988 Porsche 930 Turbo Slantnose. This gem, reminiscent of the bold aesthetics of the 1980s, garnered both the People’s Choice and Kids’ Choice awards. Originally crafted in a decade celebrated for its audacious design...

Tuthill Porsche

Rally North Wales: Richard Tuthill back in the driver’s seat

From our friends at Tuthill Porsche: On Saturday, 25th March 2023, Richard Tuthill got himself back behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 in a competitive capacity. This has been after a nine-year hiatus since rallying in the R-GT back in Germany in 2014. He had spent some time out with...

Porsche 912

The world’s most exciting 912

The combination of Porsche’s cornerstone flat-4 air-cooled engine (from the model 356) with a more modern 911 chassis is what became the model 912. For some, the lighter 912 yields a more pure sports car experience than the heavier 911, especially if it has been upgraded. Enter KAMManufacture Wanting to...

Sonderwunsch

Sonderwunsch 911 Carrera T

The 911 Carrera T “Formosa” pays homage to Taiwan’s natural landscapes, with a design narrative deeply rooted in the island’s scenery. The name “Formosa”, meaning “Beautiful Island”, was bestowed by 16th-century Portuguese sailors captivated by its verdant terrain. A bespoke statement for the beautiful island Taiwan Taiwan’s geography offers an...

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The Hans Herrmann Story

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Imsa Weathertech Sportscar Championship

Porsche Penske Motorsport at Watkins Glen

The No. 6 Porsche 963 wrapped up round six of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season in fourth place. Despite a difficult six-hour race at Watkins Glen, this result propelled Matt Campbell of Australia and Frenchman Mathieu Jaminet to the top of the drivers’ championship leaderboard, overtaking their fellow Porsche...

Book Reviews

Book Review: Le Mans: The Official History 1970–79

Le Mans: The Official History 1970–79 by Quentin Spurring © Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale This edition of Quentin Spurring’s fabulous series covers the 1970s in his well-known and valuable decade-by-decade history of the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race. The decade from 1970 to 1979, certainly saw some of the most...

Imsa Weathertech Sportscar Championship

Porsche Podiums In Detroit

The two Porsche 963 from Porsche Penske Motorsport wrapped up the 100-minute Detroit street race in third and fourth. In a thrilling fifth round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Matt Campbell (Australia) and Mathieu Jaminet (France) clinched a podium spot with the No. 6 car. Championship leaders Felipe Nasr...

Imsa Weathertech Sportscar Championship

Porsche Fails To Podium at Road America

After a hard-fought race, the two former Porsche Juniors crossed the finish line in fifth place at Road America in their Porsche 963. Their fellow factory drivers, Felipe Nasr and Nick Tandy, finished eleventh following a time penalty. Nonetheless, they continue to hold second place in the drivers’ standings, while...

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Unique “Sonderwunsch” 911 Turbo S

To provide customers with support in developing their ideas for their own personal dream car, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur has configured a 911 Turbo S as an example of Sonderwunsch Factory Commissioning. The vehicle made its most recent appearance at the Fuori Concorso. In keeping with this year’s motto “British racing...

Porsche Life

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 911 GT1

Porsche 911 GT1 on ice

Spying the Le Mans-winning Porsche 911 GT1 against a wintery Colorado mountainside, veteran Porsche racer Stéphane Ortelli could be forgiven for thinking he was dreaming. It’s a far cry from the Circuit de La Sarthe on that sweltering June afternoon in 1998, when Ortelli and teammates Laurent Aïello and Allan...

Book Reviews

Book Review: Porsche 911 G-Model: The Book 1974-1989

Porsche 911 G-Model: The Book 1974-1989 by Andreas Gabriel, Manfred Hering & Tobias Kindermann © Berlin Motor Books Hot off the press, so to speak, is Berlin Motor Books’ latest offering covering the 911 G-Model, and what an impressive publication it is. In line with their other excellent publications in...

KAMManufaktur

KAMManufaktur celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Porsche 912

KAMManufaktur celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Porsche 912 with its most collectible model yet, the KAMM 912c full carbon 60th Edition. Unique decals and interior details, as well as special paint colors commemorating the 912‘s success in motorsport, ensure the collector status of this special model from KAMM. Highlights...

Manthey

Porsche Track Experience in 2024

Ready to spoil yourself? Manthey Racing is proud to announce the new dates for the Porsche Track Experience. 2024 promises to be an exhilarating year for the Porsche Track Experience – as Europe’s legendary racetracks await you. Improve your driving skills on the Nürburgring Nordschleife or live new experiences on...

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Best Driving Road in the World?

50 Years and counting Fifty years of Turbo – the model designation that has produced some of the most capable and iconic sports cars in history – and 50 years since the opening of the Transfăgărășan Highway, often claimed ‘best driving road in the world’. Porsche holds a special event...

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