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Episode One: The Porsche 356 Summary Welcome to The Audiobahn, the Stuttcars.com podcast focused on all things Porsche. In our first...
The series production didn't allow the use of handmade aluminium body panels, so, the cars were made of stamped steel panels. The first Stuttgart-built 356 have later been called as 356 Pre-A. These cars have either two separate windscreen glasses like the 356 built in Austria, or a sharply bent windscreen glass! Introduced in 1948, the Porsche 356 Pre-A Coupe was the first variant available for the Porsche 356. The engine started as a 1100 cc flat four that produced 40 hp. It was available as a coupe and cabriolet body style.
The Speedster, introduced in 1989, completed Porsche’s soft-top 911 lineup by reviving a charismatic model from the brand’s past. The...
Singer Vehicle Design, based in California, is known for its meticulous restoration of air-cooled Porsche 911s, particularly those of the...
The GT3 RSR, based on the Type 997, featured the latest version of the classic flat-six engine. In 2009, it...
Like a few other brands, Porsche was formed many decades ago not so much to build the perfect road car,...
As part of the company’s 70th-anniversary celebrations, Porsche unveiled the 991 Speedster at the New York Auto Show in April...
While originating from the East Coast, 5001 Workshop founder Marlon Goldberg gravitates towards building Porsches for their experience, not their...
The original light-weight The Speedster variant of the 356 was introduced in 1954, featuring a low-raked windscreen, bucket seats, and...
Porsches have consistently attracted tuners and racing teams aiming to enhance the performance of already formidable sports cars. The 356...
Evolution, not Revolution Since its debut in 1964, the Porsche 911 has epitomized engineering evolution. Conceived by Ferdinand “Butzi” Porsche,...
The Iconic Autobody 386 Speedster Homage pays a handsome tribute to the legendary Porsche 356 Speedster, built on the well-regarded...
Porsche honored As the honored marque of this year’s Festival of Speed the sportscar manufacturer showed off with different actions....
Gunther Werks, a California-based Porsche specialist, has unveiled an awe-inspiring restomod of the Porsche 911 (993) at the esteemed Goodwood...
Porsche Vision 357 Goodwood debut Celebrating three decades of the renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed, Porsche presents the Porsche Vision...
History Long regarded as the best entry-level air-cooled 911, the Carrera 3.2 remains highly desirable. It was the final evolution...
It only happens once in a lifetime; your 75th birthday. This June 8th marks Porsche’s 75th anniversary so Bring-a-Trailer auction...
If there is one thing that can be said about those who are enthusiastic about, or even own, a car...
Story by Karl Ludvigsen Creating his own car company was “an old idea of my father’s,” Ferry Porsche recalled. The...
Collecting Cars is currently offering a well-maintained and highly original 1997 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera S. This example is finished...
By Rex McAfee Best of the Best: Weathertech Raceway, Laguna Seca, CA. Returning to the iconic Monterey Peninsula, the 2022...
If there is one thing the Germans do better than almost anyone else in the world, it’s having a knack...
If there is one thing that Porsche does better than pretty much any other car manufacturer, that is providing their...
Note: Some images from this article provided by Roger Katz. The Type 964 Porsche 911 was a revolutionary car when...
Some pretty interesting Porsches are currently being offered at Bring A Trailer at No Reserve: a 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe,...
Porsche 911 (G-Series) (1973 – 1989) Story & History G-Model – The 2nd Generation Porsche 911 Premiere: September 12, 1973...
Porsche 924 History & Story The Porsche 924 emerged as the result of a Volkswagen engineering order which did not...
Porsche 914 History & Story Porsche needed an entry-level car to replace the 912 and Volkswagen needed a sports car...
Porsche 550 Spyder Chassis Numbers & Stories Chassis #550-0016 to #550-0090 One year before Porsche started production of the legendary...
The Story of The Porsche Crest As Germany underwent a revolution in 1918, a German state of Kingdom of Württemberg...
Ferdinand Porsche (1875 – 1951) Ferdinand Porsche was an Austrian-German automotive engineer and founder of the Porsche car company. He...
Porsche 911 (Classic) The Ultimate Model Guide 1st Generation Porsche 911 (1964 – 1973) The Story / Timeline / Details / Model Guides / Performance & Specs / Data &...
If the base 911 coupe doesn't do it for you, maybe the Carrera S coupe gets you over the line. For about $20k more, you get more horsepower, torque vectoring and bigger wheels. The Carrera S uses a version of the 3.0L twin-turbo flat-6 that generates 443 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque. Torque vectoring allows different amounts of torque to be distributed between drive wheels on the same axle. This means the inside wheel can turn slower than the outside wheel for improved cornering.
The All Time Greats – 70 Best Porsches of All Time (Ultimate List) Clearly we have been a bit of...
Porsche has made a lot of cracking 911s over 50+ years. We Pick the Best Production, Limited Edition & Race...
Searching for more muscle? The 718 Cayman S got a new 2.5L turbocharged boxer 4-cylinder. Power comes in at 345 bhp @ 6500 rpm and torque is a really strong 310 ft lbs @ 1900 rpm. For reference, the outgoing 981 Cayman S had 311 bhp and 265 ft lbs of torque. While we hate the drone of the turbo four cylinder, there is absolutely no doubt that is much more powerful and that performance numbers are much stronger. 0 – 60 mph is over in just 4.0 seconds and the quarter mile is finished in 11.9 seconds flat. Much faster than the outgoing model. But is it as engaging? No.
The first generation of the Porsche 911 begins in late 1964 and goes through 1968. The "base" model was an instant hit. During this period, Porsche would make continuous improvements and tweaks to the body, to its short wheelbase (SWB) chassis, and to its 2.0 liter flat six engine. Model year 1968 would be the last for the early 911, a transition that would begin with the introduction of the higher output 911S in 1967, followed by the 911L and a new entry level 911T in 1968, and finally, the 911E in 1969. The base 911 was available as both a Coupe and Targa (starting in '67).
The 911 Carrera Cabriolet is a true Porsche, from top to bottom. Like the rest of the range, the base Cabriolet got a mild refresh in terms of design that made it more modern and a little more crisp. The engine was upgraded, now with direct direction. The direct-injection 3.6-liter engine also got new air filters, a more free-flowing exhaust system, and reduced engine friction, making it more powerful than before. It has peak power of 339 bhp @ 6500 rpm and torque of 287 ft lbs @ 4400 rpm. The Carrera equipped with PDK covers 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds and runs to a top speed of 179 mph.
Porsche refers to it as a new generation, even though the internal chassis code 997 remains unchanged. The 997.2 therefore is more of a mid-term facelift with some significant technological changes. Notably, the water-cooled flat-six engines get direct-injection technology, and a seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission replaces the previous five-speed Tiptronic automatic while the shift-it-yourself option remains a six-speed. Base Carrera coupe gets 339 bhp and 287 ft lbs and a 0.3 second faster 0 - 60 mph time of 4.5 seconds. Top speed now 179 mph. A nice update indeed.
The 997 Carrera S was the first step up in performance over the base 997 Carrera. Available over two distinct generations, the 997.1 Carrera S used a 3.8-liter engine producing 355hp – the available X51 Powerkit bumped that number to 376hp. From 2009 onwards, the 997.2 Carrera S offered 380hp from 3.8 liters. Besides a more powerful engine, it also comes standard with 19 inch wheels, larger brakes, and a lowered suspension with PASM.
