We’ve all been there, trapped like a worm on the red and blue flashing hook. We’ve all waited with bated breath as the ensnaring patrolman approaches. We’ve all been subject to the nervous fidgeting and sweated brow that accompanies a traffic citation. Chances are high that some of us have been pulled over IN a Porsche before, though chances are much lower that any of us have been …
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Porsche factory driver and CORE autosport driver, Patrick Long, took time out of race preparation at Laguna Seca late last week to film this short tech segment explaining the differences between a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car and the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR. Patrick is driving the all new GT3 RSR for CORE this season and preparing for his debut this weekend at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
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Frequent travelers to Europe (especially Germany) know that it's fairly easy to rent a Porsche upon arrival. However, here in the US, it's a different story. Last year things got a bit easier when Hertz announced that they had added Porsche Panameras to their fleet in select markets, but none of the sports car models. However, yesterday that changed too; Hertz announced they're expanding the …
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Security was pretty tight at the Porsche booth during the New York International Auto Show and understandably so. Not only was the all new 2014 GT3 on the stage, but thanks to a loan from Jerry Seinfeld's collection, the first Porsche to ever be badged as a 911 sat just next to it. As a result, both Porsches were roped off and a security guard was posted next to Jerry's 911 to keep the curious …
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The GT3 RSR and GT3 Cup are both 991 derivatives. However, the recently updated 911 GT3 R continues on as a 997 based model. Porsche plans on keeping the GT3 R competitive with a package of upgrades that includes new aero and suspension, while major components like engine and transmission stay the same.
Aero Changes for the 2013 Porsche 911 GT3 R
The front bumper panels, all fenders, the …
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I remember when this Porsche 911 Limo first came up for sale back in 2011. Well, apparently it never sold (I can't imagine why) as it's back for sale again.
How do we know it's the same one? Well, besides the fact that the pictures are the same, the description matches word for word. According to the listing, this is a 1983 Porsche 911 Limousine that was being built for the late Rocky …
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For five decades, the 911 has been the heart of the Porsche brand. Few other automobiles in the world can look back on such a long tradition and with such genuine continuity as the Porsche 911. It has been inspiring car enthusiasts the world over since its debut as the Type 901 at the IAA International Automotive Show in September 1963. Today it is considered the quintessential sports car, the …
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Students of marketing understand that a truly successful product is one which fills a gap in the marketplace. Something which answers a question asked by thousands. When 356 production ended and was replaced in the market by the 911/912 pair, nearly everyone wanted to know when Porsche would again produce an open air version of their new sports coupe. Looking to meet this demand, dealer …
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For the past week now the internet has been awash with rumors and speculation about the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S. Long time followers of PorschePurist will know that we've never been a big fan of Porsche rumors so we usually wait until we receive official word from Porsche themselves before you see anything here. Well, that word came today. Below you'll find the first …
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3/30/2012 Update: This Porsche 911 Cabriolet has been sold! Chequered Flag has other Porsches available.
Our inaugural Featured Porsche for Sale comes by way of Chequered Flag International. This 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet has had but three owners since new. The original owner took delivery in Colorado Springs and drove it for two years before selling it in 1986 to the second owner …
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