A massive cargo ship, the MV Grande America, sank last week off the coast of France's Bay of Biscay with a few thousand brand new Audis onboard, as well as a few special Porsche 911 GT2 RS deliveries. A piece of cargo lit on fire on March 12th aboard the vessel, and the flames quickly spread. Luckily everyone aboard was rescued without harm, but …
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Continue to the full articleEverything You Need To Know About Porsche’s Iconic 1980s Supercar
https://youtu.be/97HeaXDIj0s I will spare you the shouting, as James Pumphrey has almost 14 minutes of excitement coming your way. This video isn't solely about quirks and features, nor is it about turning the 959 to 11. James, like many of us, has never seen a 959 in real life before, and he is taking this one in as Porsche intended. As the …
Continue to the full articleTwo Days, Three Wins: Porsche Wins IMSA’s 12 Hours of Sebring
Two victories were not enough for Porsche this weekend. Porsche followed Friday's dual WEC wins at Sebring with a win in Saturday's IMSA event. Following a hard-fought 12-hour race where the team yo-yo'd from first to last and back, Tandy, Pilet and Makowiecki (#911) crossed the finish line just under two seconds ahead of the second-place Ford GT. …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Claims GTE-Pro and GTE-Am Victories in WEC 1000 miles of Sebring
Sebring is signaling great things for Porsche, with victories at both the WEC and IMSA events. In Friday's 1,000 Miles of Sebring, the weekend's WEC event, Porsche managed first place finishes in both GTE-Pro and GTE-Am. The winning Pro car, #91 driven by Gianmaria Bruni and Richard Lietz, finished a lap ahead of their teammates Kevin Estre and …
Continue to the full articleChris Harris Samples the 919 Hybrid
There are few cars which can compare to the tech-fest that is the 919 Hybrid. With 4WD, a sophisticated electric motor powering the front axle, and the punchy V4 turbo driving the rear, the propulsion is unrivaled. That's not only due to low-end torque and enviable traction. In large part, it's due to the way that it deploys its ~1,000 …
Continue to the full articleDoes Technology Make More Enjoyable Supercars?
It's bizarre to hear someone refer to the 997 GT3 as a representative of the "analog era" of supercars. Though it didn't seem so at the time, by modern standards the GT3 is decidedly uncomplicated. Though it comes from the era of alphabet soup, its combination of traction control, PASM active suspension, and even Sports Chrono makes for more of a …
Continue to the full articleNew Generation Batteries Inbound by 2020 and Taycan Interest Swells
The future is electric, and Porsche is embracing the change. Per CEO Oliver Blume; "Electromobility means a high level of efficiency and outstanding performance, making it a fantastic fit for Porsche." The models Porsche currently produces reflect this. With hybrid models in three segments, the brand is leading the market in hybrid systems …
Continue to the full articleThis Green 914 Inspires A Serious Porsche Passion
As Tyler steps into his strikingly green 914, he immediately launches into its storied history as the enthusiasm flows out by the bucketful. More than mere sentimental attachment, the allure of this gorgeous car comes from its classic configuration. "914s have always been one of my favorite cars, specifically because [of] its mid-engined, …
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