One left-hand drive, one right-hand drive. Spiky engines, perfect proportions, and paint schemes that suit these seventies rockets. They also suit the man's taste. Magnus Walker's known for his collection of classic Porsches and appreciating all their nuances—patina and all. Outlaw's examples haven't been modified aside from a few changes to the …
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Why Was The 964 Flachbau X85 Option So Expensive?
Back in 1994, the wildest car you could special order from Porsche had to be the Flachbau 964 Turbo S. A standard 964 3.6-liter Turbo in 1994 would cost you a massive $99,000, but if you wanted the slant nose and funky headlights, it was an additional $60,000 price tag! When adjusted for inflation, that same X85 option in 94 would cost you $104,000 …
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 …
Continue to the full articleThe New Porsche 911 Turbo S Has Some Neat Active Aerodynamics
Porsche has been tinkering with active aerodynamics for decades, adding driver-adjustable wings to race cars as long ago as the 1950s in the 550 Spyder era. Porsche was the first manufacturer employing it on a street car with automatically lowering suspension on the 1986 959 supercar to help reduce lift at speed. Even its most basic Porsche sports …
Continue to the full articleThe 640-Horsepower 2020 Porsche 911 Turbo S Is Here
With each subsequent generation of 911 Turbo, Porsche has pushed the envelope of grand touring comfort and all-out supercar speed. The new 992 Turbo S is no exception, with a new 3.8-liter flat six with twin variable-turbine turbochargers pumping out a massive 640 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. That accounts for an increase of 60 horsepower …
Continue to the full articleWhat’s the Better Car for $130,000? McLaren 570GT Vs 991.1 Turbo S
When supercars suffer such immense depreciation the moment they leave the dealer's lot, the shrewd enthusiast has to wonder if buying new is a smart way to go. The clever collector takes into consideration the unfortunate drop in price cars in this range suffer almost immediately, then find that which will suit their tastes, budget, and intent. …
Continue to the full articleLightweight 930 Turbo Spits Flames at Imola!
Pierantonio Macola's 1984 930 Turbo is a time attack car that still wears license plates. Light, powerful, approachable, and still a little fierce, it's a sorted, track-oriented machine that is anything but boring. During a trip to Imola, he puts on quite a show with much faster, paddle-shifted machinery struggling to match his pace. The …
Continue to the full articleDrag Battle: Lamborghini Huracan Performante Vs. 991.2 Porsche Turbo S
While these two supercars don't exactly cater to same demographics, they do possess similar straightline strengths. The soft, silent, bubble-bodied Porsche Turbo S looks almost modest when stood against the angular, wing-clad Lamborghini Huracan Performante—especially when it's doused in a coat of metallic lilac. More powerful and much lighter, the …
Continue to the full articleRide Along For A Frantic Lap Around the ‘Ring in a 1976 Porsche Turbo
Though the Widowmaker strikes fear into the hearts of many, this footage suggests it's not necessarily as fearsome as its reputation suggests. While it wouldn't be fair to call it a pussycat, this example looks approachable by a talented shoe. Granted, the car here is heavily modified and the man in the seat is one of the best instructors at the …
Continue to the full articleThis Is What An F1-Powered 1986 Porsche 930 Sounds Like
The elusive TAG V6-powered 930 has become stuff of legend—more myth than reality. Hearsay about a small batch of these development mules have circled around the internet, with only a few grainy photos as evidence to their existence. For fans of Porsche and F1, this wedding of greats is something truly special to finally see in action—like spotting …
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