Photo credit: Maxted-Page Simple, swooping, and covered in the logos of prominent tobacco companies, this gorgeous 956B is a picture of 1980s motorsport. The 956B represented the first major step of modifications in a decade-long career. The one-piece underbody, revised suspension improved grip and handling, and the Bosch Motronic management …
Continue to the full articleHigh Speeds and Relentless Power: Onboard With Derek Bell in the 956
The Porsche 956 has always been revered for its robustness, speed, and innovation, but it isn't always mentioned how reassuring and almost sweet it was to its drivers. In these clips taken from the 1983 WSC season, Derek Bell demonstrates just why one could not only live with, but excel in this car for hours-long stints. During the the 1000km of …
Continue to the full articleWhich Would You Have? GT3 RS Battles McLaren MP4-12C at Laguna Seca
A better comparison could not be had. Two talented, technically savvy drivers, two of the best sports cars on the market, the right tires, and the right conditions amount to an assessment that his as entertaining as it is informative. In the McLaren MP4-12C is Jeffrey Cook, a young racer and driving coach who's recently made the McLaren his …
Continue to the full articleRPM Technik Revitalizes the 997 for the Creative Soul Searching For a Softer GT3
It's true that the GT3 RS, even the latest version of the car, is a bit much for most public roads. Being keyed in and very focused are wonderful when there's a dry racing track underneath you, but there's something to be said about a bit of give and cushioning when driving on a slick, uneven backroad. For those wanting something a little more …
Continue to the full articleAdding Zest to the 992 With Two-Tone Interiors From Porsche Manufaktur
Like a suit or a watch, a beautiful car is a vehicle for personal expression, and as such, it ought to be customized to best demonstrate the owner's style. One of the latest offerings from Porsche Manufaktur is their Leather Interior Exclusive Manufaktur option—another highlight in a range which comprises roughly 700 …
Continue to the full articleGT4 RS Spied Testing at the Nurburgring
Despite wearing a coat of incognito black, this test mule's NACA ducts, swan neck wing, and a raspier exhaust note leave an indelible impression on the keen observer's mind. The unmistakable shape and even proportions of a 718 Cayman, dressed in all the aerodynamic accessories, suggest that Porsche is looking at wedging a harder, faster version of …
Continue to the full articleIt Takes Two To Tango—997.1 GT3 and Carrera GT Dance Around the Nurburgring!
Short of the footage of Walter Rohrl flinging it between the trees around the time of its debut, footage of the Carrera GT in action is rare. Fortunately, there are a few well-heeled drivers who chance their irreplaceable hypercars at the Nurburgring Nordschleife, and this footage proves the elusive hypercar lives up to its fearsome reputation. …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s Steering Wheels Chronicle the Development of Its Racing Cars
Necessity is the mother of invention, and as the demands of motorsport have grown over time, the steering wheel has evolved to suit. From a simplistic, leather-bound design to today's rotating information centers, Porsche's steering wheels and their marked evolution are indications of how quickly racing pushes technology …
Continue to the full articleDerek Bell At Lime Rock in a Jagermeister 962. What More Could You Want?
Bill Howe's Porsche 962 brings a smile to his face every time he turns its production-series key. Over his twenty years of ownership he's had to constantly pinch himself; getting to drive this 700-horsepower beauty is a privilege which he's not completely comfortable with. "We have no business being in these things; none of us are as good as we …
Continue to the full articleDrag Battle: GT2 RS Vs Turbo
Though we all acknowledge the advantage four-wheel drive offers off the line, how valuable is it when compared to a rear-wheel drive machine renowned for its traction? Both the 911 Turbo and the GT2 RS have the weight in the right place for launching—which, by the way, both do without the possibility of driver error. However, a combination of …
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