There are so many different ways to enjoy a Porsche, and nowhere is that more evident than in Japan. It takes a higher level of commitment to be a car enthusiast in Japan. Parking [and space in general] is at a premium, road taxes are incredibly high, and aside from race tracks and mountain roads, there isn't much of an opportunity to really let a …
Continue to the full articleIs A Smaller 911 With A Bigger Engine On The Way?
Porsche's new 992 is a great car, but it's about as far removed from the original 911 sporting heritage as it can get. As Porsche's 911 gets bigger and more powerful, it's competing with Grand Touring cars instead of sports cars. That's not to say it isn't a great car, or even a great Porsche, but perhaps it's no longer a great 911 as it was …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s Iconic Targa Is Back For The 992 Generation
Following the 992-generation 911's launch we've seen coupe and cabriolet models come on the scene, but we've had to wait until now to see the new Targa body, and boy does it look good. It's got the wide roll hoop we know and love, plus the completely automatic roof system that was introduced with the 991 Targa model. It's been updated for the new …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Is Making Online Shopping For A Pre-Owned Car Even Easier
In light of recent dealership closing virus events, Porsche is fast-tracking an effort to sell its cars digitally. There is growing consumer demand for an ability to do as much of the car purchase process online as possible, for obvious reasons. While recent efforts have been focused on new car sales, Porsche Cars North America has this week …
Continue to the full articleTake A Tour Of Porsche Cars North America’s Heritage Collection
Porsche's North American headquarters, known colloquially as One Porsche Drive, has a delightful selection of historically significant cars on display at all times. The cars rotate every couple of months, and there is usually a theme. The last time I was there, it was packed with prototypes and I got to lay eyes on the early-1990s Boxster concept …
Continue to the full articleWinning a Trans Am Championship with a Junkyard 912
The Sports Car Club of America began a new championship in 1966, known as the “Trans-American Sedan Championship”. At its inception, the Trans Am series was developed to provide FIA Group 2 Sedans up to 5 liters, with an annual production over 1000 units a place to compete on a “nearly showroom stock” level. The championship was split into two …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Withdraws Two 911 RSRs From Le Mans 24 Entry List
When the Le Mans entry list was unveiled earlier this year, Porsche had its expected four-car assault on the GTE Pro class. Two 911 RSRs are already entered in the current WEC season, and two more 911 RSRs were pushed into duty for Le Mans only from North America's IMSA GTLM class. With Ford and BMW pulling out of the GTE Pro class for 2020 the …
Continue to the full articleWhy Was The 964 Flachbau X85 Option So Expensive?
Back in 1994, the wildest car you could special order from Porsche had to be the Flachbau 964 Turbo S. A standard 964 3.6-liter Turbo in 1994 would cost you a massive $99,000, but if you wanted the slant nose and funky headlights, it was an additional $60,000 price tag! When adjusted for inflation, that same X85 option in 94 would cost you $104,000 …
Continue to the full articleThe Unsolved Case Of The Missing Cayman
Have you ever walked out to where you parked your car the night before and it simply wasn't there? Have you ever experienced the panic of a missing Porsche? If so, I don't envy you. The worst I've personally experienced is a 944 with a snapped parking brake rolling about 20 feet away from where I parked it and thankfully hitting a curb and not …
Continue to the full articleThe History Of Ruf As Told By Ruf
For eighty years the Ruf family has been wrenching on and improving the best sports cars to come out of Zuffenhausen. It all started with a small repair shop in Pfaffenhausen, and became a household name by building the fastest car in the world at one point. The company has continued to build some incredible machines, including their own …
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