The first open-top 911 was constructed in 1964. Though not a true Cabriolet, this open air 911 actually laid the groundwork for the 911 Targa of 1967. This diversion in to soft windows, removable roof panels, and rollover hoops did not deter Porsche. In September, 1981 a prototype 911 Cabriolet debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show, with the consumer …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Cars North America Sales By Model: November 2018
Porsche's continual upward swing continues month after month in 2018. October only held its spot as the best sales month in the company's history for a single month. November saw October's record smashed by 817 vehicles. A far cry from the lean days of the early 1990s, Porsche sold nearly as many cars in the United States in November, 2018, as in …
Continue to the full article24 Variations on a Theme: Picking the Right 911 Derivative
Ford currently produces eleven Mustang derivatives, and Chevrolet makes eight Corvette variants(both of these figures include the coupe and convertible variations of the same trim separately). That's a lot of choices from a nation known for customizing and individualization. Where variations on a theme are concerned, the Americans cannot be …
Continue to the full articleDouble Podium, Pictures and Results for Porsche at 6 Hours of Shanghai
Rain dominated the 2018 6 Hours of Shanghai. With numerous safety car phases and red flags, the race featured numerous changes of position, and intense racing in foul weather and darkness. The eleven car GTE-Pro class proved intensely competitive on the 5.451 kilometer course. At the close of the six-hour event the No. 91 Porsche 911 RSR of Richard …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s Results and Pictures from Macau
Street circuits are singularly challenging. Though a spectacle for spectators, racecars framed against an urban environment are exceedingly striking, they can make life difficult for racers. Where recent outings at both Fuji and at Petit Le Mans saw striking successes for the German manufacturer, Macau proved rather more difficult for the drivers …
Continue to the full articleGlorious Noise from the Eighth Porsche Sound Nacht
Porsche hosts a celebration of noise. How magnificent is that? Now in its eighth year, Sound Nacht has grown from its past in a large conference hall to center stage of the Porsche arena. Just under 4,000 Porsche fans showed up to come bask in the auditory triumphs of their favorite brand. The exhibition featured thirteen cars, with sounds ranging …
Continue to the full articleA Case for Back-Up Cameras: A 356 Takes a Bath
Before any hearts get completely shattered, as mine was upon viewing this video, the 356 appears to be a replica. Nevertheless, the story remains the same. An inattentive van driver backs in to a space at speed, completely fails to notice the pale blue 356 Cabriolet already in the spot, and shunts the car into a canal. Given the van's speed it's …
Continue to the full articleDerek Bell on the Porsche 935
Where the new Porsche 935's sole purpose is to go fast and make noise, the original 935's purpose was rather more involved. That original slant-nosed track warrior was not merely a toy for the super-wealthy to drive and induce salivation in, it was a genuine racing car. In 1979 the 935 became the first ever GT car to win Le Mans overall, an …
Continue to the full articleJeff Zwart on the sound that first drew him to Porsche
According to Jeff Zwart, the distinctive sound of a Porsche six-cylinder engine is what drew him in to the brand. With the possible exception of the 928, no classic Porsche really sounds right at idle. Most Porsches need to be prodded with a stick. Until you wind it up, a 356 or 914 sounds like a Volkswagen bus. The 924 sounds like an AMC Gremlin …
Continue to the full articleTractor Racing Action with the Pink Pig
The drivers line up across the track from their mounts. Patrick Long. Patrick Pilet. Cooper MacNeil. John Oates. No less than seventeen Porsches sat across from them; vibrant, hardworking, diesel-powered machines. No, Porsche isn't looking to threaten Audi's diesel-powered endurance racing heritage; these racers are Porsche tractors. While tickover …
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