Did you know Porsche offered a manual transmission in the Panamera luxury sedan? No? Well that's probably because it was only available in Europe, and only 146 of them were ever built. As Porsches go, 146 of something is incredibly rare. Is this a collector-grade car just because of the transmission? I don't really think it is, because this is a …
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The Porsche Mission R Concept previews the 1100 horsepower electric sports car we’ve desperately been waiting for
On Monday in Munich Porsche dropped a bombshell of an EV concept on the IAA Mobility show. While Porsche calls the Mission R a "spectacular look into the automotive future" we think that future isn't too far away indeed. This car looks ready to hit the racetrack tomorrow in an as-yet-unannounced racing series. From the outset this car is …
Continue to the full articlePorsche wants its suppliers to reduce carbon emissions by switching to green energy
Porsche has become quite focused on its goal of reducing its carbon footprint. As one of the most electrified automotive brands in the world, bringing decades of experience making fun cars and bringing it to the future of electrification, Porsche knows the importance of environmental care. When Porsche built its most recent factory expansion, for …
Continue to the full articleHere’s Your Chance To Buy James Dean’s Cursed 550 Spyder Transmission [Updated]
(Editor's Note: The transaxle from James Dean's 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder sold for $382,000 by the time the auction ended. The auction is now closed.) Famed Hollywood star and amateur racer James Dean once had a 550 Spyder. That car no longer exists, but some of the parts for it have been documented and preserved since then. One of the only pieces …
Continue to the full articleHow Do You Turn A Porsche 996 With A Tiptronic Transmission Into a Thriller?
When tuners have the courage of their convictions and the ability to look accept unchangeable shortcomings, they can—excuse the expression—polish a turd. Alan is such a mensch and his 996 proves two things: the potential of the most maligned 911 is undeniable and this combination of carefully chosen additions makes the 996 a genuinely pretty thing. …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 718 Boxster Spyder and 718 Cayman GT4 Receive Optional PDK Transmission
Have you wanted to get yourself into Porsche's top-of-the-line mid-engine offering, but have been turned off by the row-your-own gearbox? Soon you'll have the ability to snag a track-focused Cayman GT4 or Boxster Spyder with a 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe. What is commonly known as the best dual clutch in the automotive industry, …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Fined $600 Million In Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Cheating Scandal
Following the arrest last month of Porsche's head of powertrain development Joerg Kerner, Porsche faces an astronomical $598 million fine as punishment for the company's role in the diesel emissions cheating scandal that has played out over the last few years. Prosecutors in Stuttgart on Tuesday argued that the company had neglected legal …
Continue to the full articleIn Defense Of The Manual Transmission
"You can't really have a favorite shift with a paddle shift, can you?", says Catchpole in this recent Carfection video exploring the loveliness of a proper manual gearbox. A nicely tuned dual-clutch flappy-paddle gearbox is a glorious thing on a race track, they're perfect, but maybe a little too perfect. There is something to be said for enjoying …
Continue to the full articleSinger Vehicle Design Celebrates Its 100th Commission
At Singer Vehicle Design "everything is important". It's the credo to which each of the company's employees subscribes, and that can be seen in the product they roll out. Every Porsche 911 Reimagined By Singer is an example of everything being important. It can also be seen in the words hanging from the ceiling, a not-so-gentle reminder to the …
Continue to the full articleReport: 2/3rds Of Porsche 911 GT3s Sold In The US Are Ordered With A Manual Transmission
Porsche representatives at the Geneva Motor Show told Motor Trend's Jethro Bovingdon (see tweet below) that about 66% of US 911 GT3 buyers are optioning their cars with Porsche's exquisite 6-speed 911R-derived manual gearbox. In order to confirm that this was indeed the truth, we reached out to Porsche Cars North America product spokesperson Frank …
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