Porsche and Jaguar have been vying for roughly the same segment of the sports car marketplace for as long as both brands have existed. Car Advice recently released a comparison of the F-Type and Boxster, which drew me backwards through the history of both brands' entry-level sports cars. In recent months I've had the pleasure of driving several …
Continue to the full articleIs SC short for “Safari Car?”
If only we had a true build-sheet for this car. We've posted this 911 before, and the previous YouTube posting described the car as stock. Closer inspection reveals that the car has been lifted slightly, the door panels removed and a roll hoop fitted. In any case, this 911 looks much less modified than Leh Keen's Safari 911s. While the 911's …
Continue to the full articleJunkyard LS3 Swapped 996 vs. 991 Turbo S
Yes, it's a mashup. Gas Monkey Garage built a Porsche, and it wound up being a combination of at least three different cars. This 2000 Porsche 996 Cabriolet now combines elements of the base car, the 997 and the Camaro SS. The project started with as a 996 with a blown engine, but soon progressed into LS3-powered madness with the help of Renegade …
Continue to the full articleA Race Car Driver’s Guide to Proper Door Closure
At least this isn't a Porsche. This Brazilian-driven BMW Z4 GT car appears to suffer from some panel misalignment. According to Sergio Jimenez, the featured driver who amazingly chimed in on the Facebook comment thread, this happened in 2013 at Zolder in the FIA GT series. Today Sergio drives both stock cars, and participates in the Blancpain GT …
Continue to the full article“A Port Injected Ode to the Savings and Loan Crisis of the 1980s.”
Mr. Regular doesn't like the 944S. No sir, he does not like it one bit. As a 944S owner this makes me a bit sad. The line in the title is actually by the show's co-writer, The Roman, and for the full depth of both of their critiques you'll need to watch the video. Mr. Regular has reviewed Porsches before, giving lackluster reviews to the Cayman and …
Continue to the full articleAcura NSX vs. Audi R8 V10 Plus vs. Porsche 911 Turbo
You almost have to feel bad for the new NSX. Its legendary predecessor gave the new car a lot to live up to. While the original NSX was radical for being an accessible supercar, the new car is very bleeding edge. The car hits a technological benchmark otherwise occupied by hypercars, though the performance is less stratospheric. In Motor Trend's …
Continue to the full articleExempt from the Congestion Charge: The 919 and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Take London
Porsche is very excited about the new Panamera E-Hybrid, and who can blame them? Hot on the heels of a Le Mans victory with a hybrid racecar, Porsche will have the hottest hybrid sedan on the market. To showcase the new model Porsche took the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid to London along with a very special escort: The 919 Hybrid driven by Mark Webber. The …
Continue to the full articlePeter Gregg Prepared: 1973 Porsche 911S
From the founders of the company to modern racing drivers like Mark Weber, the history of Porsche is filled with larger than life personalities. This particular 911S has been graced by several of them over the course of its life. According to legendary American racing driver Hurley Haywood this car was one of the first five cars modified by Peter …
Continue to the full articleHave you purchased brake fluid from your Porsche dealer lately? If so, read on.
Kudos to Porsche for being thorough and accountable, right down to the finest details. While Porsche has had some recalls lately, they've stemmed from an overabundance of caution on non-vital issues. This most recent recall affects brake fluid sold by Porsche dealers. A batch of fluid produced between September 1, 2015 and August 31, 2016 was found …
Continue to the full articleUnintended Oversteer: Porsche Macan Anti-Roll Bar Recall
Porsches have a reputation for tail-happy behavior. Of course that reputation is largely thanks to the rear-engined placement in their sports cars and under skilled or over-confident drivers. By contrast, Porsche's SUVs have proven swift, stable and very predictable handlers. A recent recall announcement shows that some Macans are affected by an …
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