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9:11 Podcast In the current episode of the 9:11 Porsche Podcast, Dr. Wolfgang Porsche talks about the company’s history, the current anniversary year, and his 80th birthday. Dr. Wolfgang Porsche embodies ‘75 years of Porsche sports cars in a very special way. He has witnessed the entire history of the...
While Porsches have appeared many times on the big screen, they have also shown up over and over again on the small screen. Much like with the movies, if we listed every show with a Porsche, it’d be a small novella, so we’ll focus on the shows that have a...
Singer, the California-based luxury specialist that restores and reimagines classic Porsche 911s in collaboration with their owners, presents the first car reimagined through DLS Turbo services and reunited with its owner. Singer’s clients often name their car at the start of the restoration, and in this case the owner chose...
Saturday, Oct 11, Stuttcars was on the ground to witness a crowd of more than 5,000 at Willow Springs International Raceway, CA, marking a new era for America’s oldest permanent road course that opened in 1953. The track’s first major event under new ownership delivered a full day of automotive...
Highlights 1 registered owner! Research from experts indicates less than 10 Slantnose examples built The most advanced and powerful Ruf BTR – Version III Extremely rare RUF VIN BTR – approx. 25 total made worldwide 12,749 original miles – Documented maintenance history since new Stunning Grand Prix White and black...
History & Tech More significant to North Americans is that the street version of the 2003 second-generation GT3 met EPA norms making it the first ‘hot’ 911 to be allowed officially in the US since the Carrera 2.4 S of 1972.  When Porsche began making sports cars in the late...
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...
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 owners. Rob Dickinson: Singer’s Founder, Executive Chairman and Creative Director explains: “Singer first came to the Goodwood Festival of Speed in...
Best Porsche Under $100K: High-Performance Icons Within Reach In this buyer’s guide, we look at what $100,000 can offer in the way of the Porsche sports cars. With a budget of $100,000, you enter the realm of truly exceptional Porsches. This price range unlocks access to high-performance 911s, track-focused Caymans,...
New TECHART GTstreet R Flyweight GTstreet R TECHART, the leading refinement brand for Porsche models, is showcasing its newest TECHART Flyweight performance range and latest individualization programs at the IMPACT Challenger Hall Muang Thong Thani from March 22 to April 2. This includes the world premiere of the TECHART GTstreet...
As an early adopter of the Porsche Taycan—specifically, the 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S—I am fortunate to have had the chance to be directly immersed during Porsche’s era-defining foray into once unknown territory. I had the 4S for roughly two years, which was ample time to experience all the generalities and...
Theon Design has revealed its latest bespoke Porsche 911 commission, a carbon-bodied coupe created for a British customer. Highlights Better power to weight ratio than a 992 GT3 RS Carbon Fibre body finished in pure, timeless color combination of Ivory White paint with Grand Prix White stripes Powered by air-cooled...
Best Porsche Under $250K: The Ultimate Performance Machines What’s on the market between $150,000 to $250,000? With a budget of $250,000, you gain access to some of the most desirable Porsches ever built. From high-performance 911 GT models to rare, limited-production supercars, this price range opens the door to an...
When Porsche unveiled the world’s first production sports car with a turbo engine in 1974, the automotive world changed overnight. Over the past 50 years, the term “turbo” has undergone an exciting transformation: from the technology in the traditional sense to the “Turbo-look” with bulky enlargements and the protruding rear...
Owners of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS in the U.S. can now order an optional kit developed by Manthey through authorized Porsche Centers, which will also handle the installation. The kit is intended to offer an even greater level of performance and driver confidence on track. Additionally, both U.S. Porsche...
75 years and counting The Porsche Museum invites you to a journey through 75 years of brand history. The whole museum is infused with a new atmosphere. Between the prologue and the epilogue, the special exhibition covers many present and future topics, with fascinating people and trailblazing technologies digitally animated....
1972 Porsche 911 2.4 S, Inchydoney Hotel, West Cork, Ireland – we were peppered with heavy rain showers on the day of the photo shoot. You could almost draw a line from the clouds above past the back of the car, and see that we were getting drenched, but just...
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...
A Perfect Fit Legendary supercar manufacturer RUF Automobile brought the RUF Rodeo to The I.C.E. St. Moritz event. Following its world debut at The Quail in 2024, the Rodeo found itself in its outdoor element in the scenic and snowy town of St. Moritz. A hub of automotive art and...
I’ll admit, this one caught me by surprise. Just a few days after noticing this gorgeous Singer DLS at Graham Rahal Performance, I returned to see a SOLD status. While every Singer is custom-built (which can be a turn-off in the used market for those clients who want their own...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
Highlights Porsche Digital Interaction: a newly developed operating concept Higher degree of personalization than ever, with new material and accent packages Innovative Flow Display as part of the largest ever display area in a Porsche Increased comfort, personalization, and a new digital operating concept The first undisguised glimpse of the...
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...
THEON DESIGN UNVEILS ITS FIRST ITALIAN COMMISSION: ITA001 Theon Design has revealed the latest bespoke Porsche 911 (964) based commission to emerge from its Oxfordshire workshops: ITA001. Created for its first Italian customer, a discerning collector from Milan, ITA001 is transformed with a featherweight all-carbon body, semi-active suspension and a...
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...
His Royal Highness Prince Carl Philip was a young schoolboy when Hans-Joachim Stuck was competing in the ADAC Würth Supercup championship. The Swedish royal, now 46 years old and a seasoned racer himself, fulfilled a childhood dream by taking to the track in Stuck’s iconic championship-winning 962 C. No Subscription?...
Still a 911 Guy… But Curious I try not to be a 911 snob, but like most long-time Porsche owners, the rear engine, air-cooled 911 is – and always has been – “Top of the Pops” for me. Other makes and models invariably come up short. Certainly, the car has...
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...
Strong Q1 Porsche AG has posted a highly successful start to its first year after going public. In the first three months, Group sales revenue and Group operating profit rose by more than a quarter. Sales revenue rose by 25.5 per cent over the same period last year to 10.10...
Car and Driver has chosen the 2026 Porsche Macan as a 10Best Truck and SUV award winner for the ninth time. This accolade by the Car and Driver editorial staff is coveted and underscores the driving enjoyment, in-segment value, and curb appeal that the Macan exudes. More than 100 entrants,...
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...
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...
One of the largest Porsche Service Centers of the world opened in Seongsu, Korea. It paves the way for an ambitious year for Porsche in the region, which will see a series of new model launches, the expansion of the dealer network and enhanced customer services. On the same day,...
Challenging hairpin bends and breathtaking panoramas to fall in love with: the third Porsche Gipfeltreffen was all about “Amore Motore” (motoring love). Joining the event were Porsche enthusiasts and members of various communities such as Porsche Club Deutschland, Heizr, Onassis, Petro Surf and Curves – along with their vehicles, from...
If you have followed any previous Luftgekühlt events here on Stuttcars, you already know what a premiere Porsche lifestyle event this will be. Tickets are now on sale for Luftgekühlt 10 at the Universal Studios Backlot in Universal City, CA. With attendance limited by the venue, the sooner you secure...
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,...
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...
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...
Five thousand fans and dozens of historic, priceless and deeply cool cars come together in Zell am See for the fifth F.A.T. Ice Race – a modern event that’s already a generation-spanning tradition. It’s winter, it’s cold, and at the weekend that meant one thing: time for the F.A.T. Ice...
By 1979, Porsche had become ubiquitous in the American car market. Offering products that mixed economy, performance, and, more importantly, an identity blended with a unique lifestyle, the Zuffenhausen brand knew it had struck gold. It is no surprise that, in the second half of the 1970s, the United States...
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...
Each year, Porsche enthusiasts from across Norway gather in the picturesque village of Lærdal to celebrate air-cooled Porsche history. Surrounded by breathtaking fjords and mountains, the Fjordluft festival inevitably doesn’t just focus on four wheels; mile upon mile of incredible scenery and architecture also share the limelight. Bigger and Better...
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...
The first Porsche 356 produced in Germany was completed on 6 April 1950, marking the beginning of an extraordinary success story. Over decades, Zuffenhausen became the center of Porsche sports car production. Engines, electric drives, and the individualization of customer vehicles are also manufactured here. Production of the Porsche 356...
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...
The ultimate bespoke 911? Since 1987, TECHART has been the international premium brand for the individualization and refinement of any Porsche model. Their most recent delivery, the GTstreet R Flyweight, adds new lightweight materials highlighting its track-focused nature. It also marks the beginning of a new era for the German...
Alois Ruf Porsche Newsroom: As a teenager, Alois Ruf sees an early predecessor of the Porsche 911 on the autobahn, which ultimately ignites a lifelong passion. And what sounds like fiction is, in fact, actually true: around 50 years later, he discovers the car in Enamel Blue in his own...
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has announced the winners of the 2025 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge. The champions were crowned in Durham, North Carolina, alongside Luftgekühlt 11, following competitions held over the summer in PCNA’s three sales regions – West, South-Central, and East. “The standard of the cars, the obvious...
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In a life that feels like ages ago, but was really only a handful of years, I reviewed watches. As the former-founder of Watches You Can Afford, a niche watch blog focused on sub-$1,500 wristwatches, I got my wrists into more than 200 timepieces in the six years I owned...
The Porsche 911, the undisputed king of sports car evolution, has continued to be transformed since its 1963 debut. One significant chapter came in 1995 with the introduction of the 993 model – the final iteration of the air-cooled 911 series. The 993 epitomized Porsche’s engineering capabilities, integrating the classic...
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...
Photography by Howard Koby. On August 24, 2025, Lacy Park in San Marino once again set the stage for the San Marino Motor Classic, Southern California’s premier concours and one of the most important automotive gatherings outside of Pebble Beach. Beneath the late-summer sun, the 14th annual show brought together...
‘Ludique’ – a French word which has no exact translation in English. ‘Playful but with an underlying serious intent’ is one interpretation, and in 2005, this was very much how testers and owners found the new Porsche Cayman. Few cars then, and certainly not its most obvious rivals, could match...
From new models like the 911 Turbo S and the Cayenne Electric to championship triumphs in IMSA and Formula E, the past year was defined by major product launches, motorsport success, and pivotal corporate decisions—all set against a challenging backdrop. Join us as we reflect on the standout moments and...
Highlights 1 owner! Limited edition – Only 50 examples of CTR Anniversary to be produced The very first Ruf vehicle designed with a bespoke carbon fiber monocoque chassis Optioned in classic Blossom Yellow, the same as the original Ruf CTR “Yellowbird” Black leather interior with integrated roll cage, with deviated...
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...
The 991.1 range (2012-2016) had the most powerful naturally-aspirated series production engines ever built by Porsche. Producing an exceptional 110bhp/litre, the 991.1 Carrera GTS was the top of the range. Subsequently environmental legislation would oblige Porsche to build smaller engines and extract more power by turbocharging. History & Tech The...
Porsche’s EV Hypercar to center stage The exciting Mission X concept study will visit the U.S. for the first time this fall, celebrating its U.S. debut at Rennsport Reunion 7 at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey, California from September 28 to October 1. “Rennsport is the perfect location to...
Highlights KAMM creates the ultimate lightweight 912c sports car with classic looks, incredible dynamics, and daily driver usability The latest 912c brings a soft-window Targa to the KAMM family, using the proven Semi-Carbon 912c specification to create an exhilarating open sports car Carbon fiber construction at the core of lightweight...
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...
A journey back in time to 1999 begins with a roll-out on the Weissach Development Centre test track. The LMP 2000 was originally designed to take victory at the Le Mans 24. However, midway through the development, the company decided, for budgetary reasons, to discontinue the project after the car...
Manthey EMA finished the first race of the 2025 Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) in third place. DTM teammates Thomas Preining (Austria) and Ayhancan Güven (Turkey) drove the Grello Porsche with starting number 911 at the 70th ADAC Westfalenfahrt and secured their first podium finish in the first race of the season,...