The Macau Grand Prix weekend is always on my list of must-watch racing action every year when it rolls around. The tight street circuit usually produces some extremely close and tight action, particularly among the GT3 class. This race draws teams and manufacturer support from all over the world, with some of the greatest drivers duking it out in a …
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The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Is A Crystal Ball To The Future Of Porsche
The Taycan is a seer, of sorts. As I sit down to the table with this car, it begs me to peer into its orbuculum for a glimpse of Porsches yet to come. The next decade of Porsche development is perhaps the most important the company has ever faced. Everyone in the automotive industry is pretty certain that battery electric is the future, but is …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Wins The 4 Hours Of Shanghai After Ferrari Disqualified
Following the 4-hour race at Shanghai on Sunday, Porsche was awarded first and second in the FIA WEC's GTE Pro category following a ride height infringement which cost the AF Corse team the class win. Porsche drivers Kevin Estre and Michael Christensen started the race from pole position in the #92 car with Gianmaria Bruni and Richard Lietz closely …
Continue to the full articleLegendary California Porsche Shop Benton Performance Suffers Fire Damage
If you don't know him personally, allow me to tell you that John Benton is an incredibly kind person, a deeply devout Porsche enthusiast, and has built some incredible cars since kicking off in 1986. While the shop is perhaps best known for building some of the best 912 and 356 flat fours in the country, John will be quick to tell you that they …
Continue to the full articleAll Of The Porsches Of SEMA 2019
Going into SEMA 2019, I knew that there was going to be at least one Porsche that was worth seeing. I've been following the Baja 911 build on social media for the better part of two years, and to say I was excited to see it in person would be an understatement. This car absolutely knocked it out of the park in terms of fit, finish, and …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Cars North America Sales By Model: October 2019
Despite many other manufacturers struggling in a difficult car sales market right now, PCNA continues to gain momentum across the 2019 fiscal sales year. October 2019 saw an extra 630 units moved in comparison to the same month of 2018. That is also the most successful sales month that Porsche has seen in North America across the year thus far. …
Continue to the full articleUpdating The Porsche Bible: The New Edition Of Excellence Was Expected Is Bigger, Better, And More
Karl Ludvigsen is simply in his element when it comes to the history of the Porsche brand. This epic set of tomes is the most complete history of Porsche that has ever been written by anyone, bar none, end of discussion. Since I started here at FlatSixes, I've relied on the old 2008 edition of this book to provide historical context and deep dive …
Continue to the full articleProject Boxster Clubsport: Part 25 – Major Weight Loss
We're entering new territory here! Porsche has just introduced the first of likely many electric cars in its Taycan, and it probably won't be long until we have a hybridized 911 in dealer showrooms. It's time we got with the program and see how this electric propulsion stuff works first hand. We've had "Project Boxster Clubsport" for a few years, …
Continue to the full articleFlatSixes Goes To The Porsche 912 West Coast Rendezvous
Pismo Beach, California is an excellent place to spend time in late summer or early fall. It's warm during the day and a little cool at night, the beach is beautiful, there's plenty to do, the setting is just perfect. I volunteered to help host the 912 Registry's West Coast Rendezvous this year, and it didn't quite go off without a hitch, but I'm …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Lends Star Wars Some Design Help For A New Sporty Spacecraft
In case you've been living under a rock lately, there's a new Star Wars film coming out on December 20th, and the marketing ramp up has already begun. In the past the Star Wars marketing has paired with Nissan as the official automotive partner, but this time Porsche has jumped on board for the final of the 9 film series. There are a couple of …
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