Whenever Porsche launches a new race car, it is typically over prepared and over developed, if occasionally a little off the pace. That seems to have been the case with the new 992-generation GT3 R, which faced a difficult balance of performance in its first race but raced well and didn't have any major failures. The prototype 963, however, saw a …
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Pascal Wehrlein takes second Formula E win of the weekend in Diriyah
For the third time in three races, Porsche has powered the top two finishers in a Formula E E-Prix. And for the second time this weekend it has been Porsche's Pascal Wehrlein standing on the top step followed closely by Andretti's Jake Dennis. This time Wehrlein was able to put together a lap in qualifying to get himself into the duels and …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s Pascal Wehrlein wins Diriyah E-Prix race 1 from 9th on the grid
For just the second time in its short Formula E history, Porsche has won an E-Prix with ace driver Pascal Wehrlein, taking Friday's Diriyah race 1 win from well off the front row. During qualifying Wehrlein's fast lap was completely scuppered by a competitor diving right in front of him and scrapping his attempt, pushing his starting grid spot down …
Continue to the full articleThe best tire pressure gauges to check your air pressure
We here at FlatSixes.com can't stress enough the importance of properly inflated tires and how underinflated or overinflated tires can affect your car's performance. We've already covered our recommendations for the best portable tire inflators, which will allow you to properly inflate your tires from the comforts of your own home. But sometimes …
Continue to the full articleThe best wheel brushes make cleaning your wheels easy
Previously, we gave our recommendations for the best wheel cleaners, and in that article we mentioned needing to use a wheel brush. So naturally, we decided to give our recommendations for the best wheel brushes! There is honestly not too much that goes into designing and manufacturing a wheel brush, but there are some products that work better …
Continue to the full articleThe best pressure washers for washing your car
A pressure washer is one of those items that you question why you need one, but after you get it and use it, you'll wonder how you lived without it. For over 20 years, I washed my car with a traditional garden hose, hose nozzle, bucket of car wash soap, and a hand mitt. About six years ago, following a recommendation from a friend, I decided to …
Continue to the full articlePorsche celebrates 75 years of excellence with 356-themed Vision 357 concept
Diehard long-time Porsche sports car enthusiasts have been begging for a car that returns to Porsche's roots for at least a couple of decades. A low-power lightweight compact sports machine that punches way above its weight class in the vein of the 356, 912, 914, 944, and original 2.5-liter Boxster. This is clearly a concept car and won't ever be …
Continue to the full articleNothing sounds like a DeMan 4.5-liter Boxster Spyder
Porsche's Boxster Spyder might be the best sports car I've ever driven in stock configuration. It's just so close to perfection that it doesn't really feel like it needs anything. The standard 4-liter flat six makes a perfectly usable 414 horsepower and sprints from 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. The steering is fantastic, the chassis is so well balanced, …
Continue to the full articleUpcoming Porsche Taycan GT spotted again testing, nearing official launch
If there was any doubt left that Porsche is working on a more hard core version of its Taycan, these spy photos should put those to rest. Spy photographers have recently caught a Taycan prototype testing in the Arctic, wearing aggressive styling elements normally found on Porsche's GT variants. Wearing minimal camouflage, it's easy to spot the …
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