Rex McAfee

1963 Porsche 356B Carrera 2 Sunroof Coupe

Background Introduced at the 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Porsche 356 Carrera marked the first appearance of this legendary performance car nameplate. Central to the Carrera’s spec sheet was the special race-bred engine developed since 1952. Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann was tasked with reworking the classic Porsche flat-four into a world-class...

992 Carrera S

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe and Cabriolet

Porsche is introducing the new Carrera S to the 911 lineup for the 2025 model year. Powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo boxer engine delivering 473 hp (353 kW), this model bridges the gap between the 911 Carrera and the 911 Carrera GTS. Featuring improved performance and driving dynamics, it outperforms...

PRR

Retrospect: Porsche 918

Background While Porsche has long since been revered as a European sports car company, “Supercar” has not been part of their vocabulary. That changed with the Porsche 959, introduced in 1986, which many consider the first German supercar. Designed as a technological marvel, it featured advanced all-wheel drive, a 2.85L...

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....

992 GT3 RS

2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

In the world of street-legal Porsches, it’s tough to beat the ever-popular yet reliable 911 GT3 RS. Even with money to burn, try finding one that’s for sale. Most dealers have their VIP clientele, who are already in line for the dealer’s allotment of special-order cars. Hence, when this rarity...

Porsche 910

1966 Porsche 910-001

Background From its inception in 1948, Porsche has continued to signify excellence in all aspects of the design and engineering of its automobiles. Racing success was immediate, with early victories scored in circuit races, hill climbs, and rallies across Europe, including an electrifying class win at the 1951 edition of...

Porsche News

Porsche in 2024: A year of progress

Join us as we recount, month by month, the accomplishments of our favorite sportscar brand. January New Macan: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche Ten years after its launch, the Porsche Macan is heading into its second model generation, now in all-electric form. “We are taking the Macan to a...

Kalmar Automotive

Kalmar’s Artic “Spirit of Speed”

Hundreds of needle-sharp, tungsten-tipped studs bite through the ice, hunting out grip where your brain screams there should be none, headlights piercing the Arctic’s never-quite daylight; a flat-six’s mechanical howl sings through the snow-laden pines as you thread the needle round the sinuous turns of a forest stage. This is...

Homepage Feature

Journey to Bethlehem, Wales…in a Porsche

The Pacific Coast Highway. The Route Napoleon. And the road from Nasareth to Bethlehem, Wales … Wherever there are great driving routes, you find Porsche cars. And as Christmas beckons, so too does a particularly special stretch of road. Wales, our destination this festive season, is justly famous for a...

Restomod Porsche

Signal Green 911 Outlaw checks all the boxes

Original Recipe Among the air-cooled cognoscenti, the original 1973 Carrera RS 2.7 rightly resides in “das Beste vom Besten” 911 pantheon. Designed to meet homologation requirements for Group 4 racing, it blended lightweight construction, aerodynamic enhancements, and a potent 2.7-liter flat-six engine. The legendary Carrera RS was the creation of...

Homepage Feature

Edith: Porsche’s Volcano Ascent

An award-winning documentary following a very special Porsche 911 named ‘Edith’ is now available on Prime Video via Prime Video Direct in the United States and the United Kingdom. The film, “EDITH: Porsche’s Volcano Ascent” – a project four and a half years in the making – debuted at Monterey...

991 Turbo S

2014 Porsche 911 50th Anniversary Edition Turbo S Coupe

Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld, known for his sitcom Seinfeld, is equally renowned for his passion for automobiles, particularly Porsches. As an avid collector, Seinfeld’s affinity for the iconic German brand is rooted in its fascinating history, which has evolved into what many consider the best-engineered sportscar in the world. Over...

Kalmar Automotive

Milan to London in the KALMAR 9X9

“We test in public” The end of November marked yet another milestone for the KALMAR 9X9, the next installment in a journey that started three years ago. At the genesis of the project Jan Kalmar had a clear target, create a usable tribute road car with hypercar performance, but also...

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 992 GT3 R Rennsport

Porsche 911 GT3 R Dominates Customer Season

In the 2024 season, the Porsche 911 GT3 R established itself as the standard-bearer in the world’s premier endurance racing series. Represented by the seasoned customer teams Manthey and AO Racing, the 911 claimed championship titles in both the FIA World Endurance Championship (LMGT3 class) and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar...

Singer Vehicle Design

Singer “Dynamics and Lightweight Study” 911

The Singer Dynamics and Lightweight Study (DLS) project sought to unlock the pinnacle of performance for the 964-generation Porsche 911 by employing an uncompromising approach to lightweight engineering. In collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering—a division of the Williams Grand Prix Engineering Group renowned for its Formula One expertise in aerodynamics,...

Kalmar Automotive

KALMAR 7-97 Classic “C2” arrives in USA

While the “usual suspects” in the boutique 911 world continue to add more bling and optimistic horsepower ratings, ex-Porsche engineer Jan KALMAR continues to humbly develop what many agree to be the most modern, functional, and clean-aesthetic air-cooled 911 anywhere. If that sounds too optimistic, then consider what Bruce Canepa,...

Porsche LMP2000

Porsche brings LMP 2000 back to life

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...

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...

Porsche

Porsche wins multiple Car and Driver 10-Best awards

Porsche is one of the most recognized brands in Car and Driver’s 10-Best history The Porsche 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman models have once again been selected as recipients of the prestigious Car and Driver 10Best award. This marks the 20th time in a row that the mid-engined sports car...

Homepage Feature

Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring Season Finale

The season finale of the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring (PETN) as part of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) held the last open championship decision in the Porsche one-make series at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. With a victory, Karsten Krämer and Fidel Leib of KKrämer Racing (#112) were the first PETN Cup 2...

Events

Porsches invade Shanghai International Circuit!

Occurring through early December, Porsche has been hosting a first-of-its-kind track-driving experience for racing enthusiasts, with cutting-edge sports cars and historic legends on track at the Shanghai International Circuit. As the highlight of this event, the new all-electric Macan 4 and Macan Turbo debuted for customer test drives. For this...

Porsche 917K

1969 Porsche 917K to be auctioned

World famous icon to be auctioned in 2025 One of the most recognizable race cars of all time is coming to auction. Built by Porsche KG in 1969 for FIA-Homologation, the halo racer was converted to short tail specification by the factory in April 1970. The racer was then purchased...

Events

Porsche Unseen

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...

Porsche 911 (992)

How limited-editions of the 911 are made at Porsche

Any Porsche enthusiast will know the iconic 911 comes in many flavors, including limited editions like the the Turbo 50 Years, Dakar and recent S/T. These exclusive models combine outstanding design, special drive and chassis components, and individual equipment details to create a unique product and driving experience. Special production...

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...

Manthey

Motorsport Technology for the Track

Few, if any, other cars bring more pure motorsport technology to the road than the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. The new Manthey Kit can further enhance the on-track performance of this top-of-the-range sports car through improved aerodynamic efficiency, modified suspension, and optimized braking components. Porsche is offering a Manthey Kit...

993 Turbo

Custom Porsche 993 Turbo pays homage to New York

Celebrated for its exceptional engineering and iconic “911 silhouette,” the Porsche 993 Turbo is one of the most respected sports cars in history. The final evolution of Porsche’s legendary air-cooled engines featured twin turbos and elevated standards in performance, handling, and reliability. Luxury brand Aimé Leon Dore’s restoration of one...

Singer Vehicle Design

Singer partners with Seven Car Lounge

Recognized worldwide for its “reimaginations” of the air-cooled Porsche 911, Singer Vehicle Designs has announced the appointment of Seven Car Lounge as its new partner, Seven Car Lounge, to support clients’ commissions in selected Middle East markets. The announcement was made today in Riyadh during a special event for customers...

KAMManufaktur

First U.S. Delivery: KAMM 912c

When it comes to ultra-lightweight, classic sports cars, KAMManufaktur is redefining the benchmark. Renowned for its meticulous redesign and re-engineering of the iconic 912, the KAMM 912c has captured the admiration of drivers, critics, and collectors throughout Europe with its feather-light construction and powerful four-cylinder engine. Now KAMManufaktur has officially...

Motorsport & Racing

The success of the Porsche 963

The 2024 season will go down as one of the most successful in Porsche’s long-distance history: in just the second year with the Porsche 963, the sports car manufacturer from Stuttgart won seven of eight possible titles together with the works team Porsche Penske Motorsport. The basis for this result...

Porsche

Video series “My Porsche Story”

First-hand experiences with Porsches often forge life-long bonds between the car and its owner. For some, this relationship may have started the first time they drove their Porsche through a canyon, and experienced a “one with the car” sensation never felt before. Others may endure a restoration project and realize...

Porsche 912

World’s Fastest Porsche 912?

The debate over converting a classic Porsche to electric power versus preserving it stock divides enthusiasts, AS IT SHOULD! Purists argue that keeping it stock maintains the car’s historical integrity, preserving the unique mechanical feel, engine sound, and character that define Porsche’s legacy and signature driving experience. For them, altering...

992 Dakar

Factory ordered “One of a kind” 911 Dakar

After building 2,500 examples, Porsche has celebrated the end of the 911 Dakar model with the handover of a Sonderwunsch special at the Porsche plant in Zuffenhausen. Extensively customized and refined, this Sonderwunsch 911 Dakar was commissioned for an Italian collector of sports cars. Dakar Spec Porsche introduced the 911...

People & Profiles

U.S. Astronaut reignites 911 Turbo passion, some 40 years later

Aiming Higher Dr. Anna Lee Fisher started out as a medical professional – the training for which she regards as the toughest challenge she ever faced. As a reward, in 1977, she purchased a Porsche 911 Turbo – her pride and joy. Soon after, she would leave the medical profession...

Homepage Feature

Breaking: New Porsche Taycan Models Revealed

New Second Gen With a sharper design, more power, more range, and even better charging performance, Porsche extensively modernized the Taycan at the beginning of 2024. Now three new versions complete the 16-version family: The new edition of the Taycan GTS builds on the model-spanning success story that is the...

Parts Codes and Catalogs

ORIGINALE magazine celebrates 10th issue

For the 10th time, the Porsche magazine ORIGINALE invites readers to dive into the fascinating world of classics. This special edition #10 shares tales of legendary cars and their original parts over over 100 pages. It also covers elaborate restorations and includes exclusive information about Porsche Classic Partners, events, and...

WEC

Manthey claims 2024 FIA WEC LMGT3 Championship

Debut season a success With a fifth-place finish at the WEC season finale in Bahrain, Manthey EMA secured a one-two victory in the 2024 LMGT3 championship for Manthey. Unfavorable Safety Car periods cost both Manthey Porsche 911 GT3 R the chance of a podium finish. The driver line-up of Klaus...

WEC

Porsche wins World Championship Crown

Porsche’s works drivers Kévin Estre, André Lotterer and Laurens Vanthoor have secured the drivers’ world championship crown at the final round of this season’s FIA World Endurance Championship. At the eight-hour race in Bahrain, the trio crossed the finish line eleventh in their hybrid prototype – enough to claim the...

Porsche Cayenne

Classic Cayennes prove more than capable

Over twenty years after its launch, the first-generation Porsche Cayenne has had new life breathed into it as part of a project in the United Arab Emirates during the Icons of Porsche festival. The Porsche Cayenne is a milestone car for the Middle East. When it launched in 2002, it...

992 Carrera T

Breaking: New 911 Carrera T Coupé & Cabriolet

Porsche is extending the model range of the new 911 with the addition of the light, dynamic 911 Carrera T. Weight-reduction measures, dynamic tuning and a six-speed manual transmission make this a puristic Carrera for superlative driving pleasure. With its lightweight windows, reduced insulation and six-speed manual transmission, the lightest...

Porsche Ads

The Fascinating Story behind Porsche’s Posters

Overview Mountain championships, endurance races, Formula 1, Spa, Daytona, Sebring, and Le Mans after Le Mans – no matter what series, no matter what track – Porsche’s racing victories formed the bread and butter of Erich Strenger’s work. As a freelance graphic designer from 1951, he designed sales catalogs, driver’s...

Porsche 99X Electric

The new Porsche 99X Electric

The new Porsche 99X Electric debuted online on 24 October in a film with Bruno Correia, the Formula E safety car driver and GEN3 Evo development driver. The key technical innovations comprise activation of the drive on the front wheels, higher grip tires, and a modified front wing. World Champion...

Taycan Turbo GT

Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package

The Hat Trick After setting records at the Nürburgring Nordschleife and Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca in California, the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package has also succeeded at the 5.4-kilometre-long Shanghai International Circuit. At 2:11.28 minutes, Porsche development driver Lars Kern claimed the title of the fastest series-production car on...

992.2 GT3

The new 911 GT3 and GT3 Touring

Since its introduction in 1999, the 911 GT3 has offered the ultimate combination of racing genes and day-to-day usability. To mark its 25th anniversary, the new model will launch simultaneously in two versions for the first time: a track-focused sports car with a rear wing and a more understated version with...

RML Group

RML Group Reveals P39 Project

RML Group Ltd, the UK’s leading high-performance engineering specialist, today unveils first production details of its bespoke P39 project. Merging Le Mans Hypercar design and daily road-car usability, the P39 40th Special Edition (40SE) delivers an unrivalled blend of RML’s championship-winning expertise and engineering excellence. Based on the Porsche 992.1...

Porsche

Porsche celebrates the 911 GT3

The presentation of the first Porsche 911 GT3 at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 1999 marked the beginning of a new era for the sports car manufacturer from Zuffenhausen. A quarter of a century later, Porsche looks back on the success story of a racing icon characterized by...

Homepage Feature

Porsche 718 Spyder RS “Panamericana Special”

Porsche is honoring its legendary automotive heritage with an extraordinary creation: the 718 Spyder RS Panamericana Special. This one-of-a-kind vehicle commemorates the 70th anniversary of the official Porsche team’s historic participation in the first era of the Carrera Panamericana, Mexico. As the final piece of a special trilogy celebrating the...

Porsche Carrera GT Concept

Porsche’s Carrera GT gets new shoes

Porsche and its long-term partner Michelin have developed a new tire for the Carrera GT. The super sports car, of which 1,270 examples were manufactured between 2003 and 2006, feels even more precise and is demonstrably more predictable when driven on the limit. This enhances the car’s overall performance 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...

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...

Lollipop Racing

Porsche’s interactive motorsport game, “Lollipop Racing”

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...

Porsche Gipfeltreffen

Porsche Gipfeltreffen 2024

Five magical days Out of the garage and into a state of driving joy: this motto once again turned the Porsche Gipfeltreffen (Porsche Summit) event into a community gathering with people at its core. They spent five days on the road, from Stuttgart over the Alps to Nice, and covered...

Homepage Feature

Porsche showcases Electric Performance

At the e-Performance Days at Silesia Ring in Poland, 28 journalists from the automotive and lifestyle sectors had the chance to get up close with Porsche’s latest electric models and concepts. The prototype GT4 e-Performance provided a particular highlight. Debut of all-electric Porsche Macan The e-Performance Days showcased the capabilities...

Porsche News

2024 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge

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,...

Porsche 954

1984 Porsche 911 SC RS Gruppe B “Evolutionsserie”

911 “Evolutionsserie” Unless you’re attending Luftgekühlt, a 000 event, or perhaps a special Porsche collection visit, a discussion of the Porsche Type 954 is likely to illicit some confusion – even among Porsche enthusiasts. Yet it is precisely those special gatherings where the true rarities of the Porsche world are...

Luftgekühlt

Luftgekühlt 10 to showcase Martini 917K

Chassis #019 Campaigned by the Martini Racing Team in 1971, chassis #019 has been preserved in the same unrestored condition as when it finished the Spa 1000km race. This 917K (Kurzheck or short tail) competed in both the 1970 and ’71 seasons, racing with Porsche Salzburg during its first year...

Yesteryear

The Porsche Tartan

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...

Porsche 911

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: “I first drove the 911 Turbo...

TechArt

TECHART presents the MONOCHROME

GTstreet R and then some… TECHART’s new MONOCHROME is a further development of the GTstreet R and is limited to 20 units. It is based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S, which has caused quite a stir worldwide with 87 vehicles. TECHART was able to set standards for individual sports...

Imsa Weathertech Sportscar Championship

Porsche dominates both GT classes in IMSA 6-Hour race

Porsche has wrapped up the six-hour race of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in Indianapolis with great success: In the top GTP category, Porsche Penske Motorsport again climbed the podium in third place with the No. 6 Porsche 963. In the two GT classes, Porsche 911 GT3 Rs won. Laurin...

Kalmar Automotive

Stuttcars exclusive: Jan Kalmar of Kalmar Automotive

Held during Monterey Car Week, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, has become one the world’s most prestigious automobile events. No less than 21 debuts occurred this year, many of which were from Porsche 911-inspired manufacturers (e.g. Singer, Gunther Werks, RUF and Tuthill). If you think there isn’t more room in...

Homepage Feature

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...

Porsche

Porsche wins in Japan

Six Hours – No mistakes At the Fuji Speedway in Japan, Laurens Vanthoor, André Lotterer and Kévin Estre took the flag in first place after a flawless 6-hour race. The trio travels to the final in Bahrain leading the standings, which puts them in an excellent position to take home...

Driver Education

Porsche’s Sport Driving Education turns 50

It’s always the same with sports cars from Zuffenhausen: they’re easy to start and well-suited for comfortable travel. However, with this driving style, what a Porsche is capable of in terms of driving dynamics is often left unexplored. True appreciation of the engineering expertise can be felt more intensely during...

The Quail

Porsche lovers rejoice at The Quail

Focused Marketing While automakers continue to scale back their presence at traditional auto shows, their investment in “focused customer” lifestyle events grows. One example during Monterey Car Week is The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering. A whopping 21 vehicle debuts and demonstrations from top manufacturers graced the lawns at this year’s...

Luftgekühlt

Luftgekühlt in Copenhagen

The night before… One night in 1999, under cover of darkness, an entire terminal building was lifted onto flatbed trucks – coupled together in a long road train – and moved a few kilometers across runways and taxiways to a new home on the other side of Copenhagen Airport. All...

Carrera Cup

Porsche Carrera Cup Breaks Record

Saturday disqualification For Janne Stiak, round six of the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland at the Sachsenring was somewhat of a rollercoaster. He crossed the finish line in third place on Saturday but was later disqualified after his car failed technical scrutineering. Sunday Comeback On Sunday, he drove to a...

RUF

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...

Sonderwunsch

Porsche Taycan Turbo S “Celestial Jade”

Together with Porsche Asia Pacific, the Sonderwunsch experts at Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur have created an extraordinary Taycan Turbo S. A special pigmented paint gives the fully electric sports car its incredible look. The color shifts with the light and from different angles. Fascinating metamorphosis: In the depths of the Earth,...

Porsche 911 (993)

1998 Porsche 993 Turbo “Last Waltz”

Finished in Ocean Blue, chassis number ‘370750’ rolled off the Zuffenhausen assembly line on 27th March 1998, some four days before the scheduled end of production. The final car off the line, completed on 31st of March ’98, was a Mexico Blue Carrera 4S that was sold to comedian and...

Homepage Feature

Turbo vision: a revolution in engine construction

Incredibly successful in Le Mans Porsche was incredibly successful with the 917 in Le Mans and in the World Championship for Makes in 1970 and 1971. However, the governing body’s decision to only accept engines with a maximum displacement of three liters meant Porsche could not compete in the following...

WEC

USA round of the FIA World Endurance Championship

Both Porsche 963s fielded by the Porsche Penske Motorsport finished in the points at the USA round of the FIA World Endurance Championship. The No. 6 hybrid prototype charged from P14 on the grid to cross the finish line in sixth place on the Circuit of the Americas. The identical...

Porsche

Welcome to Camp 911 Namibia

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...

Luftgekühlt

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...

TechArt

TECHART puts the sizzle in Cayenne’s styling

Individuality and performance redefined: The TECHART Aero Kit I for all Porsche Cayenne facelift models E3.2 is here. For all those who want to transform the Porsche Cayenne into an even more powerful and unmistakable appearance, TECHART presents the new Aero Kit I. Race Inspired Design With this exclusive conversion...

Homepage Feature

Porsche NOW Pop-Ups blend dealership and boutique experience

Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. is pleased to announce the opening of five Porsche NOW locations in the metropolitan areas of Montreal, Ottawa, and Vancouver. The brand pop-ups will be the first of their kind to premiere an electric mobility focus, heralding the arrival of new electrified Porsche models in Canada...

Porsche Taycan

Limited Taycan Turbo K-Edition

Porsche Korea is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024. To mark the occasion and to thank its Korean customers, Porsche is launching a unique limited-edition Taycan Turbo K-Edition with exterior and interior design elements inspired by Korean culture. The model is available exclusively in Korea. “The concept of the Taycan...

Porsche

Doctor or Racer: You Decide!

Professor Fred Poordad is a doctor out of passion. The American is an expert and globally renowned in liver research. He is as ambitious and successful a medic as he is in his second career as a race driver. As a child, Fred Poordad only ever doodled one make of...

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...

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...

Sonderwunsch

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...

992 Turbo

50th Anniversary Limited edition

Half a century of the Turbo To mark the 50th anniversary of the 911 Turbo, Porsche is launching an exclusive anniversary model of its iconic sports car. The 911 Turbo 50 Years combines outstanding performance and the finest materials with exclusive design elements. The interior and exterior evoke historic 911...

Homepage Feature

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...

992 911 S/T

Porsche 911 S/T in Dani Blue

Fulfilling a customer’s wishes Porsche enthusiast and horse breeder Jorge Carnicero will soon have a new, unique specimen in his stable. As part of the Porsche Sonderwunsch program, a comprehensively customized 911 S/T in Dani Blue has been created. The sports car collector from the US state of Kentucky named...

Porsche 928

Nardone Automotive 928 reviewed by Top Gear

While covered here on Stuttcars several times before, it never gets old hearing a car’s owner and visionary discuss a project like the Nardone Automotive 928. Founder Thierry Nardone, 39, is a great car enthusiast and has always cultivated a deep passion for the so-called “transaxle” Porsche, which he is...

Tuning & Aftermarket

The Marsiens have landed!

Marc Philipp Gemballa has created a new supercar segment with the Marsien, delivering the ultimate driving experience for on- and off-road use. The series production of the limited-edition Marsien by Marc Philipp Gemballa GmbH (not associated in any form with Gemballa GmbH) is running at full speed. The supercar, limited...

Singer Vehicle Design

Singer Presents full Turbo line-up

Singer highlighted the extent of its collaboration with owners through a Family Portrait showing four Porsche 911s reimagined to reflect individual preferences for coupe, slantnose coupe, targa, and cabriolet cars. Singer Founder and Executive Chairman, Rob Dickinson speaks “The 911 Turbo was launched fifty years ago. Since then, it has...

Homepage Feature

Mythical 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder

By 1953, Porsche had been successful racing its 356, but understood that a purpose-built race car would be needed to compete at motor sport’s highest levels. The resulting 550 Spyder, featuring lightweight aluminum bodywork and a powerful four-cam Carrera engine, was one of the most successful race cars of the...

Imsa Weathertech Sportscar Championship

Porsche Penske Motorsport dominates Road America

With its victory in the eighth round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Porsche has extended its lead in all championship standings. The two Porsche 963 cars from Proton Competition and JDC-Miller MotorSports finished in fifth and sixth positions, respectively. In the GTD-Pro class, the Porsche customer team AO Racing...

Porsche Museum

Beyond Performance: 50 Years of Porsche Turbo

The new “Beyond Performance. 50 years of Porsche Turbo” special exhibition at the Porsche Museum is officially open. Over the next five and a half months, the Porsche Museum will present numerous cars and small exhibits in the way that they are perceived by sports car enthusiasts – as powerful...

992 GT3 RS

Porsche salutes Jo Siffert

With the 911 GT3 RS Tribute to Jo Siffert, Porsche is paying tribute to the late Swiss racing driver while also commemorating the first victory of the legendary 917 almost 55 years ago. On 10 August 1969, Siffert and Kurt Ahrens won the first international 1,000-kilometre race at the Österreichring...

Porsche 928

Bonkers Porsche 928 “surf car”

Can a Porsche and the surfing lifestyle coexist? According to this 928’s owner, the answer is a resounding YES. For proof of this, look no further than the 928 Surfari – an unlikely project dreamt and realized by a passionate Polish surfing community. Background The story of the 928 Surfari...

Porsche 906

1966 Porsche 906 Carrera 6

Background Ferdinand Piëch, a grandson of Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, joined Porsche in 1963, determined to elevate his family’s firm to prominence on the international racing scene. When substantial changes to the FIA regulations for 1966 created additional opportunities for Porsche, Piëch and Helmuth Bott set out to build an entirely...

Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne’s future is diverse

For more than twenty years, the Cayenne has been characterized by its ability to provide a broad range of qualities: characteristic Porsche driving performance, excellent comfort in everyday driving, and great capability when driving off-road. The future models of the SUV will seamlessly continue this success story, retaining all of...

Porsche 935

1976 PORSCHE 935-001

Group 5 origins The history of chassis 935-001, and Porsche’s 935 program at large, originates in a major revision to the FIA’s Group 5 category. While the general template for Group 5 had been in place since 1966, for the 1976 racing season the FIA changed the rule book to...

Porsche Cayenne (4th gen)

Porsche Cayenne’s Sophisticated Technology

The new Porsche Cayenne, a superb example of leading-edge software integration, owes its performance and customer experience to the expertise of Porsche Engineering. In collaboration with Porsche and its suppliers, Porsche Engineering has developed large parts of the propulsion system and chassis, incorporating innovative hardware and customized software to deliver...

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...

Sonderwunsch

Porsche Ibérica’s Cuarenta Edition

To mark its 40th anniversary, the subsidiary Porsche Ibérica has unveiled the Cuarenta Edition. It features a unique combination of exterior and interior colors and finishes, as well as exclusive logos inspired by Iberian history and culture. The creation of this 911 edition brought together experts from the market Porsche...

Porsche Panamera

202 MPH Panamera GTS announced!

Porsche is launching the most powerful and exciting Panamera models, including the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid and the Panamera GTS. The Panamera GTS’s particularly performance-focused calibration aims to set new standards for driver engagement and agility. The Turbo S E-Hybrid, in turn, impresses by spanning the range from luxurious comfort...

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