The one chink in the Mezger's armor is its flimsy coolant pipes. For such a bulletproof motor, it seems strange that Porsche just glued the coolant pipes on. Though press-fitted, these coolant lines are known to pop off under high RPM load. Hoovie's lousy luck meant his first trip to Heartland Motorsports Park was interrupted by his own lines …
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The Lousy Luck Of A Porsche 996 Track Day Explosion
Though Hoovie hasn't enjoyed the best luck with his purchases, he's a brave soul who never fails to see the potential in his Porsches. His latest acquisition, a 996 Turbo, had to see the circuit, and Hoovie took some additional precautionary measures to help avoid some of the trackday headaches he's suffered in the last few years. After the …
Continue to the full articleOUR FAVORITE PORSCHES FOR SALE THIS WEEK: VOLUME 134
We've been compiling some amazing Porsche models on the internet for over five years now, and we've seen some pretty astonishing examples pop up now and again. This week we're feeling ready for summer, so we're featuring a slew of drop-top Porsches! Hopefully you've enjoyed our "curated" look at the Porsche market. Keep in mind, some of these …
Continue to the full articleOur Favorite Porsches For Sale This Week: Volume 132
We've been compiling some amazing Porsche models on the internet for over five years now, and we've seen some pretty astonishing examples pop up now and again. This week we're looking at Porsche models without any real theme or driving force, we just like them. There's a little something for everyone. Hopefully you've enjoyed our "curated" look at …
Continue to the full articleMatt Farah Samples Two Sharkwerks Gems—4.1 & 3.9 GT3 RSs
Back when /DRIVE was making videos regularly, Joe Rogan's Sharkwerks-tuned 997 RS made a special appearance. Throw it back nine years, and its slightly bigger brother has found its way into the hands of Matt Farah, whose enthusiasm for these hot-rodded GT3 RSs flows out of him by the bucketful. 2007 997.1 GT3 RS …
Continue to the full articleIs Buying a 996 Turbo a Wise Decision?
The fact that Tyler Hoover picked up another 996 after a painful foray into the range speaks to the value of the car. He first grabbed a first-generation 996 with a 3.4-liter M96, which promptly grenaded. He then swapped in a Chevrolet V8—an LS2, to be specific—for $17,000. What was once the cheapest 996 with a manual transmission was turning into …
Continue to the full articleOur Favorite Porsches On Ebay This Week: Volume 119
We've been compiling some amazing Porsche models on eBay for three years now, and we've seen some pretty astonishing examples pop up now and again. This week we're focusing on the various examples of the 996-generation 911. Hopefully you've enjoyed our curated look at the Porsche market. Keep in mind, some of these Porsches could be great …
Continue to the full articleWhat Does it Really Cost to Own a 996 Turbo?
Have you ever been tempted to buy a Porsche 996 Turbo? No IMS issue with that incredible Mezger engine and, if you find one with the X-50 Power Pack option, you get the same power as the current 911 GTS! These Porsches are the deal of the decade, but exactly what does it cost to purchase and maintain one of these powerful 996 Turbos? Back in …
Continue to the full articleIntroducing the GT3 RS with Weissach Package
Porsche's recent weight loss kick has been a game of inches. The current crop of 911s are already very light, as I've noted a few times many current 911s and their equivalents from the 964 generation are pushing around the same amount of weight. When the 911 Carrera T debuted, it showed just how far this weight-loss game has come thanks to its …
Continue to the full articleStop-Motion Animation Captures the Magical Creation of a Model Porsche Engine
With the aid of transparent plastic, this moving model gives us a fascinating look into the inner workings of a functioning Porsche flat-six. Of course, this plastic model is just fun-sized, but it's nevertheless shows us the strangely soothing construction process involved and this 1/4 scale model's incredible amount of detail. It even features …
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