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Few marques in the automotive world understand the power of color the way Porsche does. While performance and engineering headlines often dominate the conversation, Porsche’s artistry with paint has become an equally compelling part of its identity. From the understated elegance of classic hues to the audacious vibrancy of modern...
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...
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...
Two very special Porsches, both consigned to Broad Arrow Private Sales, are the stars of the latest epic Hagerty film with Henry Catchpole Highlights Porsche 911 TAG Turbo, created by Lanzante, is powered by a 1.5-litre TAG Turbo “TTE P01” V6 F1 engine developed by Porsche and rebuilt by Cosworth...
What if Porsche doesn’t build the car you want? Porsche enthusiast, designer, and Speedster collector Luca Trazzi made his dream of a 911 Speedster come true via the Sonderwunsch program. The result is a one-off car based entirely on the designer’s personal vision. Since 1954, Speedster variants have been part...
“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...
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,...
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?...
At Porsche, the “GTS” designation—short for Gran Turismo Sport—signifies enhanced dynamism and long-distance performance. The Cayenne fundamentally embodies the dual characteristics of a high-performance sports car and a versatile all-terrain SUV. However, the GTS models traditionally emphasize superior on-road performance. Equipped with a robust drive system, meticulously calibrated handling, and...
Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) has announced the finalists in the 2024 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge. Now, in its fourth year, the Restoration Challenge focuses on classic Porsche sports cars from the 1950s to the 2000s that received expert attention from Porsche-trained technicians – all of whom are ardent enthusiasts,...
Budapest-based KAMManufaktur will present its renowned, 750kg,182bhp Semi-Carbon 912c restomod at a range of US shows this summer, including the prestigious Greenwich Concours. It will also debut the first customer-ordered 699kg, Full-Carbon 912c in the UK at the Megaphonics event at Boxengasse in August. Modernized Vintage Porsche In the world...
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...
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...
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...
The new limited-edition 911 continues the tradition of special editions celebrating the Porsche Club of America (PCA). The world’s largest club for Porsche owners was founded in 1955 by Bill Sholar. The new Club Coupe is based on the 911 Carrera T. A total of 70 units will be produced...
Almost no other brand represents personal freedom and individuality like Porsche. The first customer requests appeared in the 1950s, laying the foundation for today’s Sonderwunsch department and Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur. From the very start, Ferry Porsche connected his sports cars to the vision of fulfilling dreams, and the brand has...
The Porsche Experience Center Atlanta (PECATL) recently announced the opening of a new exhibit in the Heritage Gallery featuring some of the rarest Porsche cars on the road and track. As part of the Center’s 10th anniversary, the exhibit, titled “The Why?”, aims to uncover what motivates and inspires the...
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...
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...
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? ...
Porsche Luxembourg celebrates a milestone anniversary: the company began operations 75 years ago, as one of the sports car manufacturer’s first importers. To mark the occasion, Porsche Luxembourg has partnered with experts from the Porsche Sonderwunsch department and Luxembourg artist Jacques Schneider to create the Porsche Lëtzebuerg Legacy project. The...
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,...
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...
Love at First Sight: Graham Lister In 1977, Graham Lister flew halfway around the world to collect his first Porsche, a 911, from the factory. For his second Porsche, he stayed closer to home. “I noticed a little 356 A Coupe on a side street in Napier, New Zealand, in...
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...
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...
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...
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 Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) announced it is joining “Lollipop Racing,” a new streaming series and interactive game created by entertainment technology studio Feature.io and written and executive-produced by critically acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer. The series, which consists of 10 fictional episodes and 10 motorsport races set in digital recreations...
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...
Since it opened in August 2024, Curvistan Bangkok has aimed to redefine leisure and entertainment for the Porsche community and beyond as a bar, café, art gallery and hangout that celebrates car culture, art and design. Now it’s hosting an exceptional collection: the Porsche Unseen Design Studies. The Curvistan Bangkok...
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...
Highlights First of 39 special edition units from RML’s Bespoke Division Features full carbon body, active aero and damping, 920hp motor Offers lap record-breaking performance with full road-car compliance Debut follows successful development and testing of P39 Prototype RML Group Ltd, the UK’s leading high-performance automotive engineering specialist, unveiled the...
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...
Ted Gushue is a pioneer of the digital age and Porsche enthusiast – with an affinity for Japan. For Porsche, he travels to Tokyo as an author and meets his friend Norihiro Tacamizuma, with whom he shares a passion for sports cars. On a night drive in the 911 GT3...
Iconic fabric patterns such as Pasha, tartan, and Pepita are once again available in Porsche quality. Porsche has reissued these textiles, meaning the interiors of many historic and more recent sports cars, from the 356 to the 911, can be restored to their original condition. The fabrics are once again...
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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...
Following many months of work, entrants gathered over the weekend as judges carefully selected the first round of finalists in the fifth annual Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge. The judging occurred during Werks Reunion West at Monterey Car Week with members of the Porsche Club of America, along with staff from...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Background Since the 1960s, Porsche has been optimizing the aerodynamics of future racing and production vehicles in the wind tunnel with the help of special miniature models. The example of the legendary Porsche 935/78 shows how this works. Model vehicles feature in many a display case as diminutive dream cars....
RML Group, the renowned British automotive and motorsport engineering specialists, today announced its first global sales and aftersales partners ahead of the launch of the P39 Hypercar this summer. “Our enthusiast customers quite rightly have high expectations not only from the cars they buy, but also from the service and...
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...
A current of 900 amperes delivers more electric energy to the electric motor at the rear axle than ever before. That and many other optimizations allow the Taycan Turbo GT to achieve top speeds. Pulsing with electricity, the new Taycan Turbo GT is the most powerful Porsche road car ever....
Whether in Portugal, Brazil, China or Switzerland: the world of Porsche has been celebrating 75 Years of Porsche Sports Cars with events all over the globe. An excerpt of the highlights. Porsche Brazil Motorsport, music and art were united at the Porsche Fest in Brazil. The Interlagos race track in...
Demand for Porsche’s Taycan outpaces production For new-vehicle shoppers who have their eye on Porsche’s newest model — the all-electric Taycan — the sports car maker has a message: Be patient. Porsche estimates a 6-to 9-month wait for Taycan deliveries. Geopolitics and the pandemic conspired to kneecap Taycan sales last year. Porsche...
A country born of fire that lives in the light of the midnight sun is a good place to talk about the future. And what it will bring. Iceland is more than a backdrop for the Porsche Heritage Experience. It is a landscape that embodies the mission of Porsche Heritage...
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...
For many Porsche enthusiasts, a road trip is that rarest of things – a fleeting few days away from the routine of daily life. But for German couple Christian and Ortrun Hartinger, the road trip is the routine. Having driven extensively around Germany and Europe since they met in 2010,...
Background Tartan fabrics symbolize tradition and craftsmanship, belonging, and confidence. Exactly 50 years ago, three tartans were on the options list exclusively for the Porsche 911 Turbo. They didn’t appear in the 911 until the 1976 model year. This check pattern classic remains timeless and stylish—on the catwalk and in...
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 factory driver Nick Tandy is the unofficial king of endurance racing since January 26 of this year: The Briton clinched victory at the Rolex 24 At Daytona at the wheel of a Porsche 963, completing the coveted “Grand Slam” of endurance racing. Throughout his impressive career, Tandy has taken...
Winters in Canada are not for everyone. Temperatures plummet. The nights draw in. Snowfall is measured by the meter. For Manuel Ratke working for Porsche in Toronto, the arrival of the Christmas holidays presented a challenge: sit it out at home in minus 10 °C or find somewhere a little...
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...
The Collecting Group returns to Rétromobile Paris (28 January – 1 February 2026) with a curated display of top-tier collector cars, marking seven years since the launch of Collecting Cars at the show in 2019 Highlights Follows a record-breaking year for Collecting Cars, with over $320 million (€275 million) in...
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,...
Porsche Italia is launching two special-edition models created in collaboration with Ferragamo, which are based on the 911 Carrera 4 GTS and Taycan 4S. In the style of the fashion brand, the experts at Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur have elaborately refined both the exterior and the interior of the two iconic...
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Porsche 911 ST 2.5: Thomas Imhof, Jürgen Barth and Michael Keyser © Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale It landed on my desk one day, unannounced and unexpected. The package was large and covered in stickers and labels, suggesting that there was something important contained within. Indeed, a frantic exercise followed to open...
Porsche has started into its racing year with a 1-2 qualifying lock-out followed by a double podium and moved into the lead of all three standings in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the Mexico City E-Prix. For the second consecutive race, reigning world champion Pascal Wehrlein scored...
Collecting Cars, the fast-growing auction platform has sold a 1:1 scale wireframe artwork of the Porsche 934, created by artist Benedict Radcliffe, for an impressive £201,000 last week. This final sale price is over three times that of an iconic 930-series 911 Turbo, underscoring the global appeal of this extraordinary...
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...
With just a few weeks until the gates open for the third annual Air|Water Driven by Mobil 1 event on April 26 in Costa Mesa, CA, we have more details to share with visitors and fans. The 2025 event will include experiences exclusive to Air|Water ticket holders, such as rides...
This very special car has been hand-crafted by KAMM engineers using an original short-wheelbase 1966 Porsche sourced from the USA. Every element has been tailored to the exact requirements of its new owner, from the ultra-lightweight KAMM carbon-hybrid wheels to the uprated air-conditioning which will ensure comfortable use in the...
Last year, the beautiful 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS of Stefano Martinoli earned 1st in the “Excellences from Stuttgart” class at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana 1705 in Italy. Located in the heart of the Bolognese hills, the Palazzo di Varignana resort was created from the restoration of an 18th-century...
From skid pads to snow tracks, Porsche Ice Experience offers participants the chance to refine their skills behind the wheel of the latest Porsche models in a safe, scenic setting. Highlights 15 years of Ice Experience Canada: High-performance winter driving training on snow and ice held in Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci, QC, about...