Following the 992-generation 911's launch we've seen coupe and cabriolet models come on the scene, but we've had to wait until now to see the new Targa body, and boy does it look good. It's got the wide roll hoop we know and love, plus the completely automatic roof system that was introduced with the 991 Targa model. It's been updated for the new …
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Bid On The Bandit: Fitzpatrick Porsche 956B Goes to Auction
Photo credit: Maxted-Page Simple, swooping, and covered in the logos of prominent tobacco companies, this gorgeous 956B is a picture of 1980s motorsport. The 956B represented the first major step of modifications in a decade-long career. The one-piece underbody, revised suspension improved grip and handling, and the Bosch Motronic management …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Is Making Online Shopping For A Pre-Owned Car Even Easier
In light of recent dealership closing virus events, Porsche is fast-tracking an effort to sell its cars digitally. There is growing consumer demand for an ability to do as much of the car purchase process online as possible, for obvious reasons. While recent efforts have been focused on new car sales, Porsche Cars North America has this week …
Continue to the full articleHigh Speeds and Relentless Power: Onboard With Derek Bell in the 956
The Porsche 956 has always been revered for its robustness, speed, and innovation, but it isn't always mentioned how reassuring and almost sweet it was to its drivers. In these clips taken from the 1983 WSC season, Derek Bell demonstrates just why one could not only live with, but excel in this car for hours-long stints. During the the 1000km of …
Continue to the full articleTake A Tour Of Porsche Cars North America’s Heritage Collection
Porsche's North American headquarters, known colloquially as One Porsche Drive, has a delightful selection of historically significant cars on display at all times. The cars rotate every couple of months, and there is usually a theme. The last time I was there, it was packed with prototypes and I got to lay eyes on the early-1990s Boxster concept …
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Winning a Trans Am Championship with a Junkyard 912
The Sports Car Club of America began a new championship in 1966, known as the “Trans-American Sedan Championship”. At its inception, the Trans Am series was developed to provide FIA Group 2 Sedans up to 5 liters, with an annual production over 1000 units a place to compete on a “nearly showroom stock” level. The championship was split into two …
Continue to the full articleWhich Would You Have? GT3 RS Battles McLaren MP4-12C at Laguna Seca
A better comparison could not be had. Two talented, technically savvy drivers, two of the best sports cars on the market, the right tires, and the right conditions amount to an assessment that his as entertaining as it is informative. In the McLaren MP4-12C is Jeffrey Cook, a young racer and driving coach who's recently made the McLaren his …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Withdraws Two 911 RSRs From Le Mans 24 Entry List
When the Le Mans entry list was unveiled earlier this year, Porsche had its expected four-car assault on the GTE Pro class. Two 911 RSRs are already entered in the current WEC season, and two more 911 RSRs were pushed into duty for Le Mans only from North America's IMSA GTLM class. With Ford and BMW pulling out of the GTE Pro class for 2020 the …
Continue to the full articleRPM Technik Revitalizes the 997 for the Creative Soul Searching For a Softer GT3
It's true that the GT3 RS, even the latest version of the car, is a bit much for most public roads. Being keyed in and very focused are wonderful when there's a dry racing track underneath you, but there's something to be said about a bit of give and cushioning when driving on a slick, uneven backroad. For those wanting something a little more …
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