Porsche is celebrating the 50th anniversary of an important moment in its history—when a one-off 917 race car first took to public roads instead of the track. On April 28, 1975, the specially modified 917 chassis 30 left the Weissach development center and made an extraordinary journey to Paris, marking the start of a new kind of Porsche …
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Porsche unveils limited-edition 911 Spirit 70 honoring 1970s design
Porsche has revealed the 911 Spirit 70, the third entry in its Heritage Design series, paying tribute to the styling of the 1970s and early 1980s. Limited to 1,500 units globally, the 911 Spirit 70 is based on the rear-wheel-drive 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet and features the same high-performance hybrid powertrain found in the new GTS models. It …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Motorsport North America names 2025 Selected Driver class
Porsche Motorsport North America has announced its 2025 Selected Driver lineup, naming Loek Hartog (Netherlands), Riley Dickinson (USA), and Tom Sargent (Australia) to the development program. All three drivers have progressed through the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid and will receive factory support, expanded race opportunities, and continued …
Continue to the full articlePorsche customer team wins LMGT3 class at WEC Imola round
Photo credit: Porsche The Manthey 1st Phorm Porsche team claimed victory in the LMGT3 category at the FIA World Endurance Championship's six-hour race in Imola. Drivers Richard Lietz, Ryan Hardwick, and Riccardo Pera secured the class win after a close battle with BMW, marking the team's first win of the 2025 season. The No. 92 Porsche 911 GT3 …
Continue to the full articleNew 911 GT3 breaks Nürburgring record for manual cars
The 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 has set a new record for the fastest production car with a manual transmission at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. Driven by Porsche brand ambassador Joerg Bergmeister, the vehicle completed the 12.94-mile (20.832-kilometer) circuit in 6:56.294 minutes. This time was officially validated by an independent notary and is more …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 911 Carrera GTS named 2025 World Performance Car
The Porsche 911 Carrera GTS has been named the 2025 World Performance Car by the World Car Awards. This marks the eighth time Porsche has received this recognition, the most of any automaker. The award was determined by a jury of 96 automotive journalists from 30 countries, who voted by secret ballot to select the top three finalists from a field …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Experience Center Atlanta marks 10 years with public event
Porsche Experience Center Atlanta is marking its 10-year anniversary with a public event scheduled for June 7. The facility, which first opened in 2014, has hosted a variety of driving activities and has attracted a significant number of visitors over the years. It is also known for serving as a filming location in a movie franchise. The event …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid wins 2025 Powertrain award
The Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid has received the Newsweek World’s Greatest Auto Disruptors award for 2025, specifically recognized as the Powertrain Disruptor of the Year. This accolade highlights significant advancements in automotive technology. The T-Hybrid powertrain features a compact 1.9 kWh lithium-ion battery that powers two electric …
Continue to the full articlePorsche secures another one-two finish at Long Beach
Porsche Penske Motorsport achieved a notable success at the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship sprint race held in Long Beach, California, with its two Porsche 963 vehicles finishing in first and second place. This victory marks the third win for the team in the current season, following earlier successes at Daytona and Sebring. Felipe Nasr …
Continue to the full articlePorsche looks to continue early season success at Long Beach
Porsche Penske Motorsport is preparing for the third round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, taking place in Long Beach. This event is notable for being one of the shortest races of the season, lasting only 100 minutes on the streets of Long Beach, California. The factory team will compete in the top GTP class with three Porsche 963 …
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