In 1978 Porsche Design introduced an iconic piece of eyewear, their Aviator-style P'8478. That's forty years of intelligent interchangeable lens mechanism, a smart quick-release nose closure, and a stylish drop-shape. If you are nostalgic for the 1970s, Porsche Design eyewear still kicks it old school. In deference to this design's 40th …
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This is the 928 Porsche Entered into the HSCC to Celebrate the model’s 40th Anniversary
First introduced to the public in the spring of 1977, the 928 was originally designed as a replacement for the 911. A luxurious grand tourer, the new 928 was powered with a front mounted 4.5l V8 producing 240hp. It became the first sportscar ever to be awarded the prestigious title of "Car of the Year" by European automotive journalists. …
Continue to the full article40 Years of the Tamiya 934: Time to break out the Jägermeister!
2016 is the 40th Anniversary of both the real 934 and its RC little brother; Tamiya's long lived kit. Back in June of this year, to celebrate the model's anniversary, Tamiya announced a completely up-to-the-minute version of the 934 based on their TA-02SW architecture. Where the original 934 produced 485 horsepower (or more) from its turbocharged …
Continue to the full articleIt’s No Coincidence That The 911 Turbo And the Porsche Sport Driving School Are Celebrating Their 40th Anniversary At The Same Time
A simple driving workshop 40 years ago laid the foundation for today’s Porsche Sport Driving School. It was prompted by the premiere of the high-powered 911 Turbo at the Paris Motor Show in 1974. Even before sales got underway, Porsche engineers and dealers realized that practice was needed to drive the new top model at high speeds safely. The …
Continue to the full articleHere’s What 40 Years Of Porsche Sports Driving School Looks Like
1974 was a very special year. The launch of the first 911 Turbo and another successful idea: the Porsche Sport Driving School. Take a look back at 40 years of improving driving performance and safety, lap by lap. Other Porsche Blog Posts You Will Enjoy 5 Things I Learned at the Porsche Sport Driving School The Porsche Human Performance …
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