By now, most of you have heard that most new 911s going forward will be turbocharged; a sea change in how Porsche powers their flagship. But how is that power produced and what are the details of the powerplant itself. Porsche tried to answer a few of those questions in the video you see below. However, they only go so far and so deep. …
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Porsche’s New Training Center In Zuffenhausen Is Massive
As Porsche continue to grow, so does their need for talented and skilled new talent. In order to ensure access to that talent Porsche recently opened one of the most advanced training centers in the automotive industry. The new €30 million building comprises and area totaling 14,000 square meters (150,000 square feet) offers space for up …
Continue to the full articleWatch Porsche Introduce The 2nd Generation 991 Live On FLATSIXES.com
Next Tuesday the 15th of September at 5:05 a.m. EST (11:05 a.m. CEST) Porsche will introduce the 2nd generation 991 live at the Frankfurt Motor Show. As most of you know by now, with what is perhaps the biggest change for Porsche since going from air-cooled to water-cooled, the new 911 is no longer naturally aspirated. Instead, each 911 features …
Continue to the full articleWhat’s Faster On The Track, The 911 GT3 RS or The 911 Turbo S
We all know the GT3 RS is a track car made for occasional use on the street, but how does it compare to the 911 Turbo S, the horsepower king of the 911 line-up. The GT3 RS has 500 hp, it's normally aspirated with rear wheel drive and weights around 1405 kg. Perhaps, most importantly, it has a wider front track than the Turbo S and is fitted with …
Continue to the full articleHere’s How You Can Win A Trip To Rennsport Reunion V
Rennsport Reunion V is right around the corner (September 25-27th, 2015). Chances are, while you still might be able to get tickets, you'll be hard pressed to find a hotel or flights. Even if you do, wouldn't it be so much better if you were a guest of Porsche? Here's your chance. Are You A Porsche Motorsport Expert? Porsche has created a …
Continue to the full articleHow Much Does The 2nd Generation 991 (991.2) Weigh?
Ever since yesterday's introduction of the 2nd generation 991, the interwebs have been alight with comments, both positive and negative, as well as questions, lots of questions. One question we've heard over and over is, "How much does the 2nd generation 991 weigh?" We didn't publish the weight in our initial post for the simple reason that …
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Continue to the full articleThe Last Turn – 959 Memories
Early in 1986, first drives of the 959 were offered to the worldwide automotive press, and we went to the Nürburgring with a great deal of anticipation. This was dampened a bit when we learned that an earlier press group, rumored to have been the Italians, had damaged one of the cars to the extent that it had been temporarily withdrawn from …
Continue to the full articleThere’s A New 911 In Town, And It’s Turbocharged!
When Porsche introduces a new 911 variant, it's always a big deal. Each new 911 is treated to pomp, circumstance, standing ovations, angels descend from the heavens, velvet ropes part, and champagne in every glass. This one is no different, It's new, and it's a new move forward toward a potentially new ethos-shift Porsche altogether. The new 991 …
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