The current breed of hybrid LMP1 cars are the most technically advanced racecars built to date. The Porsche 919 incorporates a wide variety of technologies to improve both power and efficiency. The 919's small displacement V4 engine and high-discharge batteries are among the most sophisticated of their type, and give the 919 a whopping 900 …
Continue to the full articleAscending the Swiss Alps in a Cayman GTS.
The topography of the Swiss Alps is radically different to mountain ranges in the United States. For those of us in America the Sierra Nevadas, Rockies or Adirondacks are all familiar, but in many ways tamer than the jagged Alps. We've featured slaWterCH's videos before here on Flatsixes. The narrow, winding mountain passes seen here frequently …
Continue to the full articleThe “S” is Short for “Slip ‘n’ Slide.”
The Cayenne is at home on track, off-road, and apparently serving as a slide on the beach. The Porsche Cayenne can truly do it all. To date we've featured Cayenne's doing everything from long distance drives to towing tractors out of lakes. This Cayenne is the first we've ever seen doing double duty as a slide and diving platform. Now while …
Continue to the full articleFrom Hockenheimring to the Italian Job: 318km/h in a 911 R
Combining the lightweight 911 R with an iconic track and one of Italy's most recognizable locations is a recipe for success. Sport Auto's Christian Gebhardt takes the naturally-aspirated 911 R to an astounding 318km/h. While many readers are probably familiar with the Hockenheimring, the Nivolet Pass may need more of an introduction. The Pass Colle …
Continue to the full articleCreating Porsche Exhaust Notes: They Have To Rock
Very few manufacturers have as distinctive a soundtrack as Porsche. Porsche's flagship models have been powered by horizontally opposed engines since the 356. Because of this layout Porsches have a sound distinct from high-strung Italian sports cars or bass-heavy American V8s. The new 718 Boxster is powered by a turbocharged four rather than a six, …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s Results and Pictures from Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Now six races into the season, Porsche is facing ever stiffer competition at the GT level. Last weekend's event at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park saw no Porsches on the podium in GTLM or GTD. The best finish for Porsches were 6th in both GTLM and GTD, helmed by Earl Bamber and Frédéric Makowiecki in GTLM and by Jörg Bergmeister and Patrick Lindsey …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s Results and Pictures from Watkins Glen
The fifth round of the IMSA Weathertech SportsCar Championship at Watkins Glen brought Porsche its fourth podium. Both GTLM and GTD are increasingly competitive and diverse. This strong finish places Porsche second in the manufacturers' standings, and fourth in points for both teams and drivers. The customer team of Seattle/Alex Job Racing, …
Continue to the full articleMagnus Walker; Miami Outlaw
Magnus Walker's Porsche obsession is well documented to the point of delivering a TED Talk on the subject. Walker's Porsche collection is wild and varied as his appearance. The video below wordlessly highlights one of his many 911s around Miami. This modified Carrera 3.2 appears very aggressive lowered over a set of BBS wheels. The lack of engine …
Continue to the full articleTen Questions with Car Matchmaker’s Spike Feresten
Spike Feresten is an Emmy nominated comedian and writer, and bona-fide Porsche nut. A friend of FLATSIXES.com since his show Car Matchmaker debuted on Esquire two years ago, Spike has since recommended several Porsches for the show, and a Panamera GTS is featured in an upcoming episode. Spike sat down to speak with us again about Porsches, classic …
Continue to the full articleHow to sell your Porsche at Auction
Barrett-Jackson, one of the top classic-car auction houses, is coming to the Northeast for the first time from June 23-26th at the Mohegan Sun Casino. Around 550 cars are due to be auctioned, including around twenty Porsches ranging from a 1984 Porsche 928S to a wild 1996 911 Andial Turbo. The modern-day auction format puts cars in front of a wide …
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