Doug DeMuro returns to us with another caffeinated presentation of one of Porsche's most versatile and complicated machines. Gifted with keen eyes he picks up on every detail, every idiosyncrasy, and every little facet which a formulaic journalist might miss. DeMuro obsesses over the craftsmanship of the cars he reviews, and, as a result, gets to …
Continue to the full article997 GT2 RS Thrashed on the Limit!
Sandwiched in between a pair of spiffy Ray Bans and a wrapped rollcage, a GoPro captures some incredible footage of a 997 GT2 RS driven to and beyond the ragged edge of adhesion. After a few tire-warming laps, the fearsome grunt of the blown 3.6-liter is deployed and we get a glimpse into why this Porsche is so revered. It's not just rarity which …
Continue to the full article991 GT3 RS Duels With Caterham at Dijon
Often, automotive battles in the style of David and Goliath tend to stage tired duels between overweight muscle cars and anemic featherweights with predictable results. However, what happens when two talented drivers take similarly focused machines—albeit with their own advantages and disadvantages—to the track? In this instance, a heavier GT3 …
Continue to the full articleRevealed: The 718 Boxster and Cayman GTS
For those looking for a leaner, more focused, and more athletic version of the 718, the newest GTS is on the horizon. Prospective buyers will have to wait until March 2018 to pick up their 718 GTS and fork over a hefty $79,800 for a Cayman or a princely $81,900 for a Boxster (Canadian pricing is $90,600 and $93,000 respectively). However, the GTS' …
Continue to the full articleA Look Back: Developing the 911 GT1
"Stretching the production car rules to the limit," the 911 GT1 started its life based largely off the design of the 993 GT2, a machine then competitive in classes like the BPR Global GT Series, but not wholly dominant. When McLaren began to steamroll its rivals in that category, which later became FIA GT1, an irked Porsche responded by developing …
Continue to the full articleJeff Zwart Burns Rubber in his 914-6
This isn't the first time we've seen Jeff Zwart's wild creation thrashed as it was intended. Over the last forty-five years, Jeff has hustled this lemon yellow 914 in a variety of events, though with few giveaways to its true heritage and power, it might fly under the radar of most. However, keen eyes might pick out the telltale badge or the flared …
Continue to the full articleWatch a 908LH Pursue a 917 Around Laguna Seca!
In hot pursuit of a Gulf 917, Gunnar Jeannette hustles this beautifully-kept 908LH around a slippery Laguna Seca at last year's Rennsport Reunion; keeping his car on the knife's edge and keeping us on our toes the whole time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s99qjBEKpHs Though the mellifluous flat-eight soundtrack might keep most motoring fans …
Continue to the full articlePassport Program Lets you Swap New Porsches On Demand
For one, simple, hassle-free monthly fee, fans of the marque can now experience the entire model range with Porsche's new Passport program. Using Atlanta as a hub for this pilot program, Porsche Passport is a month-to-month plan that offers subscribers to the service their choice of Porsche models delivered to their door at the push of a button. …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s Newest Electric Concept is a Cayman. Capable of 62 MPH in 3.3 Seconds.
Though Tesla's popularized the high-end electric vehicle and confirmed its performance potential, some still worry for the sports car's future when the combustion engine becomes a relic of the past. Frankly, I shudder at the thought. Fortunately, there are a few reasons to look to the horizon with a smile. One of which is the Cayman e-volution: …
Continue to the full articleHere’s Why the Porsche 918 is now Worth Nearly Twice its Original Price
The 918, with its combination of street appeal and otherworldly performance, has predictably ratcheted up its selling price in the last few years. It's not too difficult to accept the 918 is going for around $1.7 million these days—which is nearly twice the Porsche's base price when first released a few years ago. With 887 horsepower, purely …
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