UPDATE: A number of you complained here, on facebook and via email about this app only being available for iOS. Porsche must have heard you because it's now available for Android devices. The link to download is at the end of the review. What’s your favorite road for a Sunday drive in your Porsche? Is it a special route to work? Back …
Continue to the full articleThief Foiled By Porsche’s Uncompromising Safety Features
Alarm systems and engine lockouts don't always do a great job deterring thieves, which is frustrating, because that's why they're designed in the first place! Police beats and arrest records are showing a rise in unconventional vehicle features confounding and delaying thieves until they're captured. The best security system you can put in a car …
Continue to the full articleBuy This $2.34 Million Dollar Panamera Hybrid and Get a Free Mansion!
The Porsche Panamera is the second production Porsche to receive the hybrid technology derived from their motorsport ventures. I've been behind the wheel of a Panamera before, and they are swift, despite the curb weight. Also, if you're in the driver's seat, you can't see all the weird bulges in the back! That said, if you're looking for a Porsche …
Continue to the full articleIs Porsche’s New Entry Model Strategy A Huge Gamble?
From the words of Porsche North America’s CEO Detlev von Platen: "Our entry model is our pre-owned program." Damn. My initial reaction was a bit strong: I have a few good reasons for that frustration! I’ve grown up around Porsches; I have enjoyed my 944, the 914 we had in the family when I was old enough to drive, and I want to buy another …
Continue to the full articleAmelia Island Concours d’Elegance To Honor The Porsche 914
The 20th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance will honor the Boxster’s grandfather, the first mid-engine production Porsche, the 914! The 914 is near and dear to me, as it was the first Porsche in my family. My father and I restored an example from 1975. While it may have had the less desirable 1.8 liter fuel-injected motor, it was still …
Continue to the full articleWhat’s With All The Wacky Porsche Comparisons Lately?
I genuinely enjoy the additional Porsche models that are decidedly “less sporty” – if only because they’re so darn successful (the Cayenne is Porsche’s best-selling model in the US) that they basically bankroll R&D efforts toward more exciting things, like the 918 Spyder, and the 991 Turbo S. Given the Cayenne’s success, many were very anxious …
Continue to the full articleMeet The Porsche 913. The Ferrari Fighter Porsche Should Build
Porsche has several market prices in its current model lineup, but lets focus on the two top models for just a moment, ignoring the sedans and the SUVs. The 918 Spyder costs well over $800,000, and within spitting distance of $1,000,000 with the right options. The 911 Turbo S can be priced near $250,000 with the right boxes checked (admittedly, …
Continue to the full articleMeet The Drunk Monks of Sebring
With the 61st Annual 12 Hours at Sebring around the corner, racers and race fans alike are eagerly counting down the days until the flag drops for this exciting event. Last year, we had an opportunity to speak with some bodacious bovines about their annual pilgrimage to the historic Florida race (read our interview with the Sebring Cows). We …
Continue to the full articleThe Building of a Porsche Engine Coffee Table Part I
Lately, I’ve been itching for a new project and something finally caught my eye. I enjoy watching episodes of BBC’s Top Gear, and the program has inspired me to search for a true piece of automotive enthusiast furniture: an engine coffee table. Look at this table: Any gear-head who tells you that isn’t cool is a liar. I’m not saying it’ll …
Continue to the full articleRetro Porsche Rarity is Up For Grabs!
What do you remember most from the 80’s? The hair? The music? The TV shows? What about something from that decade you would still enjoy owning today: the cars! If you’re like me, some of your favorite Porsches came from that decade. This one caught my eye: a 1988 Porsche 911 Targa modified by dp Motorsports! Let’s back up a second: You may …
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