Porsche announced earlier this week that it would begin reproducing original magnesium engine cases for 1968 to 1976 911 models. The engine case is the center part of the aircooled heart of a 911, where the rotating assembly is held; the crankshaft and the connecting rods attached to it. The individual aircooled cylinders bolt on to the case with …
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Porsche adds female driver development program to its motorsport pyramid
Porsche's recent motorsport history is has been pretty woman-inclusive, hiring driving talent like IMSA champion Christina Nielsen to drive 911s and open-wheel legend Simona de Silvestro as test and development driver for the massively successful Formula E program. Women love Porsches just as much as men do, and everybody loves racing once they …
Continue to the full articleReport: The upcoming Porsche 911 GT2 RS will be hybrid
Porsche's world-bending turbocharged RennSport model first showed its face in dealerships a bit over a decade ago, back in 2010. Of course, the first of the GT division's turbocharged models came way back in the heady 1990s with the 993-generation GT2, and that was furthered by the all-conquering widow-making 996-generation GT2. By the time the 997 …
Continue to the full articleHow do I get rid of odors in my car?
It's a problem that has existed ever since the first vehicle was built: interior odors. It doesn't matter how hard you try, eventually something will cause your vehicle to smell unpleasant. Whether it's last night's leftovers you accidentally forgot in the car or your child spilled something and neglected to tell you, odors are …
Continue to the full articlePorsche is planning an in-car app store rollout
When you've already perfected the driving experience, there's not much left to do but turn your development expertise to the in-car entertainment. Okay, maybe that's a bit exaggerative, but anyway Porsche is working on integrating a new set of in-car apps for use with its infotainment systems, via an app store. This comes in conjunction with …
Continue to the full articleTwelve Porsches make Le Mans 24 entry list
It's finally Le Mans Entry List Day, and we get to see just how serious Porsche is about trying to win the big race this year. As it turns out, they're taking it pretty seriously. The big news today is that Porsche will have a full three-car factory-backed entry in the Hypercar class with a trio of Penske-run Porsche 963s. Also confirmed today was …
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Do I really need a car wash bucket?
Non-car enthusiasts probably roll their eyes at the idea of a bucket specifically designed for washing a car. After all, it's just holding water and car wash soap right? What is so special about a "car wash" bucket when compared to a normal bucket? The easy answer to this question is that most car wash buckets come with a grit guard, and that's one …
Continue to the full articleThe best motor oils to ensure your Porsche continues to run flawlessly
A Porsche is a high-performance vehicle, so you want to be sure to use the right oil and not just any old discount oil from the sales bin. The most important factor to consider is what Porsche recommends for your specific vehicle. Start by checking the owner’s manual and always go with the grade of oil recommended by Porsche. Here are the best …
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