There's been a new generation of 911 in town for quite some time now, and it's about time that the Stuttgart-based sports car giant finally built it into a race car. The GT3 Cup is among the best selling race cars of all time, and Porsche moves a mess of these with each subsequent generation. Not only are they eligible for major international …
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Vintage Racing Porsche 962 Navigates La Sarthe at Absurd Speeds
After a few seconds spent watching this thrilling footage, you get an idea of how the venerable Porsche 962 was configured to run: to put 650+ horsepower to the ground without fuss, to consistently reach 220+ miles per hour, and to provide that sort of reassurance and predictability that makes a car livable for long stints in the dark. Kiwi ace and …
Continue to the full articleCan Porsche’s 911 Turbo S Dethrone the Taycan Turbo S as Drag King?
As the groundbreaking Taycan Turbo S has unofficially been declared as the world's drag king, it's only fair it's stacked against one of the strongest members of the petroleum-powered opposition. Both cars are as powerful as they are heavy, and the stats supplied by Porsche places them in close competition. However, we're all familiar with the …
Continue to the full articleGT4 RS Spied Testing at the Nurburgring
Despite wearing a coat of incognito black, this test mule's NACA ducts, swan neck wing, and a raspier exhaust note leave an indelible impression on the keen observer's mind. The unmistakable shape and even proportions of a 718 Cayman, dressed in all the aerodynamic accessories, suggest that Porsche is looking at wedging a harder, faster version of …
Continue to the full articleWatch Porsche Ace Patrick Long Race The IMSA iRacing Laguna Seca Pro Invitational Today
Thursday afternoon, Porsche racer Patrick Long will take on a full field of stellar drivers from all over the world converging on a digital Laguna Seca circuit. Racing is currently on an indefinite hiatus, but it's good to get an opportunity to see these pros shine against each other in iRacing. IMSA is treating this just like a real racing event, …
Continue to the full article3D Printed Sport Seats Belong In Your Porsche Of The Future
As drivers we only really have three points of contact with our cars. Our feet do a little dance on the pedals. Our hands work the steering wheel and gear shifter. But it's butts in seats that really provide the level of contact with the car that helps us feel what it is doing underneath us. We need a good solid connection between our backside and …
Continue to the full articleWhy Does The Porsche Carrera T Exist, Anyway?
Simplified, straightforward, and incredibly well-engineered, the Carrera T offers both the purist and the tech-sensitive engineer no shortage of qualities to admire. Incredible ergonomics, stellar visibility, a direct steering system, good power, and a wonderful compromise for everyday usage make this Carrera T perfect for the discreet, discerning …
Continue to the full articleManthey Racing Cayman 718 GTS Hounds GT3 RS at the Nurburgring
Though no slouch from the factory, the Cayman 718 GTS' blade can use a bit of sharpening if it's to keep in touch with the venerable 991 GT3 RS. One owner and skilled shoe, a certain sebastian vittel, sent his off to Manthey Racing to fulfill the potential of the 718 chassis. Agile, easily controlled, and reassuring, it's enough to run with a …
Continue to the full articleProject Boxster Clubsport: Part 25 – Major Weight Loss
We're entering new territory here! Porsche has just introduced the first of likely many electric cars in its Taycan, and it probably won't be long until we have a hybridized 911 in dealer showrooms. It's time we got with the program and see how this electric propulsion stuff works first hand. We've had "Project Boxster Clubsport" for a few years, …
Continue to the full articleAdvan/Coke-Liveried IMSA 962 Goes Up for Auction
Most sports prototypes last only a few years before they become obsolete, but the 962 enjoyed a successful run for over a decade. With a combination of unprecedented reliability and drivability, the 962 became dominant in the mid-1980s. Rather than rest on their laurels and grow conceited with their winning streak, Porsche remained honest enough to …
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