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TechArt’s Magnum

In 2025, TECHART unveils the fifth chapter of an icon – the MAGNUM, based on the Porsche Cayenne E3.2. The new TECHART MAGNUM is more than just a vehicle. It’s made for those who dare to stand out. Its unmistakable design and commanding presence demands courage. Courage to be seen....

Porsche Mission X

The development of Porsche’s Mission X

“It’s a dream,” says Head of Design Michael Mauer, when asked about developing the next potential hypercar. “And a whole lot of stress.” He’s the picture of relaxation at the moment. The Mission X was just unveiled at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen – just in time for the sports...

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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....

Porsche News

993 Speedster – When dreams come reality

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...

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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...

Porsche News

Extreme Cayenne Testing Revealed

In the development of the Cayenne Electric, Porsche is relying more than ever on digital testing. But the human factor is still indispensable: during final test drives, engineers push the SUV to its limits – in the freezing cold and scorching heat. Developed virtually, proven in real life Porsche is...

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Hagerty Documentary: Porsche’s Type 540 America Roadster

Background Porsche’s America Roadster (Type 540) was a limited-run open-top sports car built in the early 1950s for the U.S. market at the urging of importer Max Hoffman and West Coast racer/dealer John von Neumann. Only 17 were made. The America Roadster featured a lightweight aluminum body hand-built by coachbuilder...

Porsche Life

Taycan slashes old record at Nürburgring

26 seconds faster Porsche development driver Lars Kern has outdone himself at the Nürburgring: driving a pre-series Taycan, he posted a lap time of 7:07.55 minutes on the Nordschleife. This official lap time is a whopping 26 seconds faster than he was on his last record drive, in a Taycan...

Misc

Porsche Ranks #1 In Premium Brands

For the fourth year in a row, Porsche has been named number one among luxury car owners in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study℠. The study measures if a vehicle owner purchased the same brand after trading in an existing vehicle on a new vehicle purchase or...

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...

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Tackling Africa in an air-cooled Porsche 911

At the age of 70, there aren’t many things left to tick off Jeff Zwart’s to-do list. When he’s not directing award-winning commercials, thrashing a Porsche up Pikes Peak, or choreographing the now iconic Luftgekühlt gathering, he spends his time at home on the ranch in Colorado, from where he...

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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...

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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Special Feature: 2007 Porsche 911 GT3

Photography courtesy of Lawrence Tse As we crest over the past and foray into a new era, a car like the 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 becomes an increasingly memorialized figure within Porsche’s incredibly storied history. That sentiment is particularly heightened today, with hybridization now taking center stage in the 911...

Book Reviews

Porsche Outlaws: Stuttgart Hot Rods

Renowned automotive photographer Michael Alan Ross recently joined Maurice Merrick, creator, and host of the Horsepower Heritage podcast, to discuss his new book “Porsche Outlaws: Stuttgart Hot Rods.” A Southern California phenomenon that has spread globally, the 911 “Outlaw” movement proves the 911 chassis is one of the most functional...

Formula E

Porsche Formula E Earns Double-Points in Mexico

Jake Dennis and Pepe Martí of the Porsche customer teams Andretti Formula E and Cupra Kiro also scored points, finishing fifth and seventh, respectively, making it four Porsche cars in the top nine. In the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s 150th race, factory drivers Wehrlein and Müller used the...

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Porsche at Teloché, Le Mans – Logistics Part I

Le Mans 24 Hours, 23-24 June 1951: In the foreground of the workshop at Teloché is the #46 Porsche 356 SL driven by Edmond Mouche and Auguste Veuillet, while in the background is the #47 Porsche 356 SL which was damaged in practice by Rudolph Sauerwein Porsche has been represented...

Homepage Feature

Marketplace: One-owner 1990 Ruf BTR III

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...

Porsche Life

Tokyo driving: Elegance, Culture and Porsche

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...

TechArt

TECHART AT THE BANGKOK MOTOR SHOW 2023

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...

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The world’s top Porsche experts discuss the Turbo

Everyone who has experienced Porsche turbo technology has their own very personal story. Here, renowned racing drivers and engineers tell us what ‘Turbo’ means to them. Walter Röhrl The two-time World Rally champion, development driver and brand ambassador describes his own personal turbo journey: No Subscription? You’re missing out Get...

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The Never-Ending Story of the 911 Carrera RS 2.7

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Other Motorsport

The Best Tires For Porsche Track Days

Whether you’re a novice or advanced HPDE driver, trying to crack the formula for determining the “best track tire” can be challenging. Many factors go into deciding which tire will work best for you—budget, the type of vehicle you’re driving, intended usage, and sizing availability, to name a few. Nevertheless,...

Porsche 934/5

Brumos Porsche 934.5

Introduction Having watched this particular car race at the age of ten, you can imagine the excitement I felt when given the chance to fully document it for its current owner. Much time was spent tracking down period photographs of its debut at the Sebring 12 hours in 1977. Then,...

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Porsche’s Underrated 911s: The G-H-J-K Series from 1974 to 1977

The unsung hero of the range, the standard 911, was also the mainstay of the Porsche line-up during the troubled 1970s. It wasn’t long after the 1973 oil crisis, that infamous moment when OPEC decided to push the price of oil through the roof, that sports car sales began to...

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The 993: Porsche’s Perfect Farewell to the Air-Cooled Age

Three-quarter view of a red Porsche 911 Type 993 Carrera 4S

Among Porsche enthusiasts, few phrases stir emotions like “air-cooled.” And no car embodies that magic better than the 911 Type 993. Produced from 1993 to 1998, the 993 wasn’t just another evolution of the 911, sadly, it was the final chapter of an era that started in 1964. For purists,...

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...

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Touring New Zealand In A Stunning Porsche 911 Carrera T

A journey to the other side of the world – at least from the vantage point of Porsche’s headquarters in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. Photographer Stefan Bogner and his team ventured out once again to capture the joys of road-tripping on the world’s most beautiful roads. The wanderlust must have been extraordinary ahead...

Porsche Life

Dream Ride 2024: Five Best Porsches in Attendance

Words and Photos by Zach Katz This past weekend I was lucky enough to attend one of the largest automotive events on the East Coast. Dream Ride, run by the Hometown Foundation and hosted by the Farmington Polo Grounds in Farmington, Connecticut, attracts hundreds of rare and exotic cars from...

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...

992 Dakar

High-Desert shootout in a Porsche 911 Dakar

Mad Max meets Burning Man A little over two decades ago, a bunch of off-roading enthusiasts decided to create the “ultimate off-road challenge” that would test the abilities and capabilities of the entire spectrum of off-roading—from rock crawling to “closed course/stadium racing” to high-speed desert-floor runs. While this event started...

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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 News

Porsche Legend: Kurt Ahrens

In 1969, Kurt Ahrens won the 1000-kilometer race on the Österreichring for Porsche, which is considered a milestone in the sports car manufacturer’s history. Today he celebrates his 85th birthday. Humble and fast Kurt Ahrens is considered a down-to-earth, honest team player with a keen flair for the technical. In...

Rennsport

WE ARE PORSCHE video series celebrates Porsche’s 75th anniversary

Celebrating Porsche icons on their 75th anniversary The Petersen Automotive Museum has launched a new Porsche-focused video series celebrating the people and icons that made the Porsche brand in America. This dynamic story-telling series, sponsored by Mobil 1, focuses on the personal stories of some of the world’s most renowned...

Porsche Life

Porsche Coloring Pages

Free to Download Porsche Coloring Pages Download scalable hand drawn vector files of different Porsche models. These Porsche coloring pages are perfect for kids getting into Porsche cars and adults who want to relax for a few hours. You can print them out and use them as coloring pages, and...

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Porsche 911 Turbo through the decades

1974 Porsche 911 Turbo #1 chassis no. 911 560 0042. First owned by the late Louise Piëch (older sister of Ferry Porsche), the 2.7-litre 911 Turbo prototype is now on display in the Porsche Museum Inspiration for this feature came from the post published by Porsche in December 2020. It...

Porsche News

Porsche Macan’s New Enhanced Electronics

Porsche is equipping the all-electric Macan with new assistance systems and digital features for the new model year. The focus is on increased convenience when parking, charging and towing, new entertainment functions and even smarter operation via app or voice input. With the upcoming model year change, Porsche is expanding...

Buyers Guides

Model Focus: Owning a Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (991.1)

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...

Misc

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...

Events

2025 San Marino Motor Classic

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...

Porsche News

75 Years of Porsche Sports Cars’ celebration

Porsche is born The birth of the Porsche brand was exactly 75 years ago. On 8 June 1948, the Porsche 356 ‘No. 1’ received its general operating permit. For Ferry Porsche, this was a dream come true. The dream of a sports car that had never existed before. This is...

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...

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Model Focus: Owning a Porsche 911 GT3 (996.2)

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...

Theon Design

Theon Design supercharges the Porsche 911

The esteemed UK firm, Theon Design, known for their custom reconfigurations of the iconic Porsche 911, has recently unveiled a series of advanced performance augmentations tailored for the world of bespoke “restomods.” While some purists may perceive this as a slight departure from tradition, the noteworthy installation of a robust...

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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...

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...

Porsche Life

Road Trip Duo: 170,000 Miles and Counting

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,...

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...

Motorsport & Racing

Manthey Podiums 2025 Nordschleife Season Opener

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,...

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What does “Turbo” mean?

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...

Porsche Carrera GT

25th Anniversary of Porsche Carrera GT Debut

A quarter of a century ago, Porsche presented the Carrera GT in Paris, a study that set standards in technology, design, and driving dynamics. The V10, initially developed for Le Mans, was derived from the LMP 2000 – a prototype that was never put into a race but saw its...

Porsche News

2026 Porsche Macan Wins Car and Driver Award

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,...

Buyers Guides

Model Focus: Owning a Porsche 911 Carrera C4S (996)

As has been observed before, the advent of the 996 was a revolution at Porsche. If the longest-running sports car model in history was to have a future beyond the 1990s, it would require a comprehensive retranslation for the twenty-first century. The outcome was the radical new 996, which at...

Porsche News

Porsche 963 “RSP” Revealed On The Streets!

An extreme one-off based on the IMSA championship and WEC championship winning machine, the Porsche 963 RSP closely follows the design direction taken by a very special 917 50 years ago. Fittingly, it made its debut today on the streets near the Circuit de la Sarthe alongside the car that...

Events

Luftgekühlt 10 at Universal Studios

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...

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...

People & Profiles

Meet The Writers: Kieron Fennelly and How a 993 Sparked a Lifetime of Porsche Journalism

For Stuttcars contributor Kieron Fennelly, the Porsche story didn’t begin with a test drive or a lifelong dream. It began with his son. Watching him modify his first car sparked something familiar, a memory from decades earlier, when Kieron would pause outside a sports car dealership in North London to...

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...

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...

Buyers Guides

Porsche 911 GT3 (996 and 997) – Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

The Type 997 GT3 family, from left to right: GT3 Cup Race Car, GT3, GT3 RS, and GT3 RSR Endurance Race Car

Overview The GT3s are the low volume 911s, road-going production cars homologated for what was Group 3 competition. The original homologated 911 was of course the famous RS 2.7 in 1972. After that Porsche concentrated on the higher Groups for which the 930 Turbo served as the homologation model. In...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsche Heritage Moments

More than five decades ago, Porsche tested the exhaust turbocharger in motorsport. Shortly afterwards, the turbocharger was introduced into series production. 17 of the 19 overall Porsche victories at Le Mans were won with turbocharged engines. In 2024, the company celebrated ‘50 years of Porsche Turbo’ in series production and...

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

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

Dubai’s Icons of Porsche festival

A 911 Turbo Sonderwunsch and the new Panamera were among the highlights of Dubai’s annual Icons of Porsche festival. Fans of classic cars, arts, and culture were on hand to commemorate 75 years of Porsche sports cars, as well as 60 years of the 911. The gathering at the Dubai...

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,...

Buyers Guides

Porsche 911 GT3 (991 & 992) – Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

Porsche 911 GT3 991 & 992 parked next to each other

Porsche 911 GT3 Buyer’s Guide (991 & 992) Over the past 2 decades, the Porsche 911 GT3 models—and their variants, such as the RS and Speedster—have gone on to establish a reputation as the world’s quintessential sportscars. The lengths to which the GT3 has blurred the lines between street car...

TechArt

TECHART Unveils GTstreet R Flyweight 911

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...

Kalmar Automotive

KALMAR Automotive’s Beyond Adventure Namibia

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Porsche History

The philosophy of Ferdinand Porsche

At the dawn of the 20th century, engineer Ferdinand Porsche laid down a technological and entrepreneurial blueprint that continues to guide the company bearing his name. Porsche’s enduring success is rooted in its commitment to those early principles. From the outset, the Porsche story was charged with innovation. As the...

Porsche Cayman

Cayman – Porsche’s Machine For Driving

‘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...

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...

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Targa Florio retraced

The life of Jonkheer Gijsbert “Gijs” van Lennep is by no means short of special moments. In 1971, he won the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans in a Porsche 917, repeating the feat in 1976 in the Porsche 936. He drove in Formula 1 and won the sports car...

Imsa Weathertech Sportscar Championship

Round 4: IMSA Weathertech Sportscar Championship

More podiums for Porsche on the West coast swing Porsche Newsroom: Porsche Penske Motorsport has achieved another podium result in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. At the wheel of the No. 6 Porsche 963, Nick Tandy from the UK and Frenchman Mathieu Jaminet secured second place at round four in...

KAMManufaktur

KAMManufaktur to display latest 912c

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...

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...

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The rise of the Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo

1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo 2.1 (chassis #911 460 9101) photographed at the Porsche Museum, Stuttgart, Germany, May 2019 The year 1974 will be remembered for many different reasons, depending on where you were living in the world at the time and what caught your eye. For instance, Richard...

Porsche 917K

Count Rossi’s “Road Legal” Porsche 917

On April 28, 1975 a one-off Porsche 917 race car left the Weissach development center. It headed not for a track – like every 917 before – but instead, and for the very first time, it took to public roads. It was an audacious adventure driven by the passion of...

Imsa Weathertech Sportscar Championship

Porsche Penske Motorsport stripped of victory at Watkins Glen

Watkins Glen 6 hours The recent IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race showcased an impressive performance by the Porsche Penske Motorsport works team, securing their second victory of the season. However, their triumph was marred by a subsequent technical inspection that revealed minor discrepancies in the No. 6 Porsche 963. As...

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Porsche’s Final Safari: A Rallying Roar Across the Wild

Porsche’s motorsport legacy is mostly defined by its dominance on tarmac in competitions such as Le Mans, Nürburgring, and Spa. But go back a few decades, and you’ll find a different side of the brand: one forged in gravel, snow, and sand. In the 1970s and early ’80s, Porsche was...

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...

Theon Design

Theon Design’s Latest 911 Unveiled

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...

People & Profiles

3,000 KM For A Cause Across Australia

It started with the Porsche 356 As we all know, the 356 was the first globally sold car made by Porsche, and firmly planted Stuttgart on many an enthusiast’s map. It came in a variety of body styles, including roadster, cabriolet, and coupe, and quickly became one of the favorite...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsche Penske Motorsport earns best-placed LMDh prototype at Spa 6 hours

Spa 6 hours Porsche Penske Motorsport wrapped up the six-hour race at Spa-Francorchamps in fourth place with the Porsche 963. Michael Christensen, Dane Cameron and Frédéric Makowiecki missed out on claiming a podium result by less than three seconds. This makes the hybrid prototype again the best-placed LMDh-compliant hypercar vehicle...

TechArt

TECHART Clubsport 911 upgrades

Clubsport upgrades Our friends at TechArt have just introduced a new line of equipment suitable for both track and street 911s. The newly introduced TECHART Flyweight performance division features racetrack-ready safety and performance upgrades for track-day-oriented Porsche owners. The TECHART Clubsport Package prepares any Porsche 911 coupe of the 992...

Porsche Mission X

BREAKING: Porsche reveals Mission X visionary sports car

Porsche Mission X: yet another dream takes shape At Porsche, innovative concept cars have always laid the groundwork for the future. The sports car manufacturer is continuing this tradition with this latest concept study. Mission X is a spectacular reinterpretation of a hypercar, with Le Mans-style doors that open upwards...

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....

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...

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Is the Porsche 911 Growing Too Big for Its Own Good? A Look at Its Size Evolution

Summary The Porsche 911 has grown significantly since its inception, transitioning from a compact sports car to a more spacious grand tourer Despite its increased size and weight, the 911 maintains its renowned driving dynamics thanks to advancements in technology and engineering While some enthusiasts prefer the smaller, more agile...

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The Bespoke Side of Porsche: Car Paint with Special Effect Finishes

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...

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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...

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FOR SALE: 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...

Porsche History

Revisiting the origins and development of Porsche Design

In the vast design world, few names resonate with as much acclaim and distinction as Porsche. While many associate this name primarily with high-performance cars, there’s another realm where the Porsche legacy thrives: product design. This evolution commenced with Porsche Design, founded by Prof. Alexander ‘Butzi’ Porsche in 1972. FA...

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...

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...

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Porsche 911’s Threads of Time

From Anatole Lapine’s ‘Black Watch’ trousers to Ferry Porsche’s company car, the story of Porsche’s tartan interiors comes full circle in the Scottish Highlands – with a visit to the spiritual home of the Mackenzie tartan. As the door of the Porsche 911 Turbo 50 Years opens and reveals its...

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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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2025 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge

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...

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From Test Hack to Cinderella: the Porsche 911 Carrera RSR at the 1973 Targa Florio

Having spent its early days as a test and development hack, this 911 Carrera RSR rose to the occasion when pressed into action in the final Targa Florio. 1973 was significant for a couple of reasons. The first is that on 3 April that year, the first mobile call was made by...

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60 years of Porsche 911

Evolution, not Revolution Since its debut in 1964, the Porsche 911 has epitomized engineering evolution. Conceived by Ferdinand “Butzi” Porsche, this iconic vehicle has undergone continuous refinement, while preserving its distinctive rear-engine layout and silhouette. Each stage represents a chapter in Porsche’s heritage, from air-cooled engines of the yesteryears to...

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...

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