Today’s post is written by frequent contributor Andrew Granieri. Andrew is a Techncial Writer who lives with his lovely wife in Ohio. His Porsche 944 pulls double-duty as a summer track car as well as a venerable winter weather vehicle. Coincidentally, those are his two favorite driving conditions. Andrew's Review of the Fanatec GT2 Race …
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Did You Just Hear That Porsche? Me Neither!
Listen up, as this could be the sound of the future. Porsche just wrapped up their participation in the 2011 Michelin Challenge Bibendum. Not familiar with the event. No worries, neither were we. Fortunately, Michelin got in touch to introduce us and directed our attention toward a few websites built to help initiate the unfamiliar. There's …
Continue to the full articleJust How Old is the Porsche Company Anyway?
Most Porschephiles know that the first production Porsche was designed and built by Ferdinand Porsche's son "Ferry" in a small sawmill located in Gmund Austria and marketed as the type 356. However, not everyone realizes that Ferdinand Porsche founded the company we've come to know today as Porsche AG on April 25, 1931 under the name of "Dr. …
Continue to the full articleLohner-Porsche “Semper Vivus” on show at the Porsche Museum
Beginning on May 10, 2011 visitors to the Porsche Museum will have the opportunity to visit a special exhibition: "Ferdinand Porsche - Pioneer of the Hybrid Drive". Recognizing that Porsche produced the world's first workable full-hybrid car, the Semper Vivus, this exhibit provides visitors with a fascinating glimpse at young Ferdinand Porsche's …
Continue to the full articlePorsche-A Week In Review
It was a busy week in the world of Porsche. From press releases to stories there's been quite a bit to cover. This week is turning out to be no different with the release of details about the 2012 Porsche Panamera and Cayenne and the US introduction of the Porsche Panamera Turbo S at the New York Auto Show. Rather than try and condense …
Continue to the full articleWhen Porsches Were “Made by Hand”
Here's an interesting Porsche Factoid. William Scholar, the founder of the Porsche Club of America, is reported to have directed one of the first Porsche factory tour videos showcasing just how the Porsche 356 was put together titled "Made by Hand" and showcased below. It doesn't matter if you're a 356 owner/fan or not. This is a much watch …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Motorsport Newsletter: 2010 Volume 2
Porsche's season started off with an unexpected win by a Porsche Cayenne powered Daytona Prototype at the Rolex 24 Hours. How will they fare at Homestead this weekend? We'll let you know in real-time as we head to Miami to watch the race. Not to be forgotten, the ALMS premiers in just two short weeks at the legendary 12 Hours of Sebring. …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid to Debut In Geneva
Porsche introduced the world to the concept of a hybrid car more than 110 years ago with the Lohner-Porsche. Today, Porsche announces the development of a hybrid drive that supplements the already impressive 480 hp of the GT3 R race car. This innovative hybrid drive opens a new chapter in Porsche racing history that encompasses more than 20,000 …
Continue to the full articleHow Did Porsche’s Partnership with Hitler Influence the Design of His Cars?
Learn the answer to this question and see how the Porsche 911 was designed. What were the key elements that helped put Ferdinand Porsche on the map as designer of THE sports car? The video below (after the 15 second commercial) gives you a quick look at what to expect on the hour long Biography on CNBC TV. Tune in to …
Continue to the full articleNew Footage from the Porsche Panamera Commercial
Just last week I was fortunate to speak with Sam Cabiglio about the making of the new Porsche Panamera Commercial and his involvement in it. At the time, I posted a video that showed some of the excitement going on behind the scenes during filming. Today, I received the following video, directly from Porsche, that shows more of the making of …
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