2011 was not a season one would have expected a championship from Brumos Racing. A transitional year, Brumos introduced a brand new No.59 - a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup - to mark their return to GT racing after eight years campaigning Porsche Powered Rileys. Despited the challenges one would associate with starting fresh in a new series, Brumos Racing …
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A 10 Minute Look Behind The Scenes on How Porsche Road Tested the New 911
In this mini documentary, Porsche showcases the rigorous testing performed on the new 2012 Porsche 911 in order to make it market ready. From the shores of western Africa to the frozen tundra in the Arctic Circle, Porsche puts these test mules through extreme conditions again and again. If you ever wondered why Porsche 911s last so long, this …
Continue to the full articleIf This Porsche is a Chick Car, Buy Me a Skirt!
I drove my first Porsche as a college kid in 1979 – a new 928. It was cool — not Steve McQueen cool, more like James Bond cool. With its wild pop-up headlights, swoopy interior and powerful V-8 under the long hood, I couldn’t conceive of a woman driving this car. It was a guy’s car. I’ve driven a lot of Porsches in the ensuing three decades and …
Continue to the full articleVideo: Comparing the Porsche 993 GT2 Production Version to the Race Version
UPDATE: Seems like Porsche heard our complaints about not being able to hear the exhaust note. The new video below let's you hear the Porsche 993 GT2 in all its glory. Long time readers may remember the day we switched the name of the site from 993C4S.com to FlatSixes.com. Regardless of our logo, we haven't forgotten our root. That's …
Continue to the full articleWhat Do You Do When Turkeys Attack Your Porsche?
You film them of course. Many of you may have seen this last year when it was first posted. However, it seemed appropriate to use as our Thanksgiving video. Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers and supporters. We produce this site for you and appreciated your comments, sharing, feedback and encouragement. Have a happy and enjoyable …
Continue to the full articlePictures, Pricing and Video of the 2012 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
Earlier today, Porsche introduced the new 911 Carrera and Carrera S Cabriolet. Like the coupe version, the new drop-top is lighter in weight, offers more power, lower fuel consumption and a standard 7-speed manual gearbox. Prices start at $97,300 for the 911 Carrera and $108,000 for the Carrera S Cabriolet. They should arrive in dealers sometime …
Continue to the full articleThe Lost Spyder Book Review
It's not often that a book grabs my attention to the point where I don't want to put it down. The fact that the book in question is this author's first makes it that much more remarkable. Yet that's exactly how I feel once I start reading C.S. Michael's "The Lost Spyder"*. About The Lost Spyder J.C. Callahan is a man on a quest. Little does …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Motorsport Around The World: Volume 8 2011
Maybe you’re not able to, or put more simply, you don’t want to read each little news blurb about Porsche Motorsports. If that’s the case, there is no better way to stay up to date than by reviewing the monthly Porsche Motorsport Newsletter here on PorschePurist. There’s always a lot going on and this month is no different. Filled with …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Unveils Panamera GTS at LA Auto Show
After all the rumor and speculation surrounding the "world premier" at the LA Auto Show, Porsche managed to surprise some and disappoint others. Here at PorschePurist, we were hoping for the new Boxster but expected a drop top version of the new 991. So we were a bit surprised when Porsche took the spotlight off the North American premier of the …
Continue to the full article2012 Porsche 911: Our First Drive and Review
Earlier this year I was afforded access to Porsche’s hallowed proving grounds, their private test track at Weissach, through my involvement with a Porsche Motorsport photo-shoot. Entry to this sacred space requires more than just a vow of secrecy (although they really do ask you to sign a confidentiality agreement). Your passport must be forfeited …
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