Rumors were flying over Christmas about Porsche showing a 911 'Safari' concept at the Beijing auto show in April. While we're skeptical about the possibility, we also think the video below, is an interesting coincidence. Watch as seven-time Pikes Peak Champion, Jeff Zwart, attacks Pikes Peak and then drives the Porsche Museum's Paris-Dakar …
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Porsche Confirms 911 Targa To Debut At NAIAS In Detroit
It's been rumored for months now, and we thought it to be true, but tonight Porsche confirmed to FLATSIXES.com that the long awaited new 911 Targa will debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this coming January. No word yet on specs or how the targa mechanism itself will actually operate. Will it be removable? Retractable? …
Continue to the full articleKnow Your Roots: A 50th Anniversary 911 Meets Its Predecessors
A Photo Opportunity Presents Itself Recently, Sloan Cars took delivery of a gorgeous 991 50th Anniversary Edition and as it was sitting next to an early Short Wheelbase model, they decided to gather the cars for an impromptu photo shoot. Soon after, they also realized that there was a 25th Anniversary Edition model from 1988 in their stable as …
Continue to the full articleIs Arctic Cat’s Porsche Crushing Marketing Stunt Backfiring?
Yesterday, Arctic Cat uploaded a video titled, "Wildcat Porsche Crusher". The video features their sport side-by-side 4x4 the "Wildcat" driving (they call it crushing) up and over a Porsche 911. As the Wildcat comes over the top of the Porsche the announcer says, "The Wildcat, more fun than the usual midlife crisis." Here, watch for yourself. …
Continue to the full articleKarma Brings Porsche and Engine Together Again
Our story begins with an Oregon man purchasing a complete, but disassembled, 2.0 liter 911 engine that he found advertised on his local Craigslist. Mr. Oregon purchases the engine with the intent to reassemble, restore and resell it at some time in the future. For whatever reason he never gets around to working on the engine and simply sells the …
Continue to the full articleNine Porsche 911s Go to Venice… The Movie
The film below, by Richard 'Jackal' Morris, was shot during the 911uk.com European Tour to Venice using a GoPro camera onboard a porsche 997 Turbo S PDK. The participants completed almost 400 miles per day for 10 days along some of the most incredible driving roads on the globe. 3500 miles 3500 horse from Parabolique on Vimeo. A bit slow to …
Continue to the full articleThe New Porsche 911 Turbo. Breaking New Ground
At times, Porsche puts a bit too much marketing into their videos. We understand the need to do it, we just wish these videos included more driving clips and less voice over. For more info on the Turbo you can check out Pictures, Pricing, Specs and Video of the new Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S or view even more on the Porsche web-site. …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 911 Parade Sets New World Record
A glittering parade of more than 1200 Porsche 911s took to the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit earlier today (28 July) – a world record number of the machines – as the Silverstone Classic celebrated the 50th anniversary of the world’s most iconic sportscar. In the spirit of being the biggest and best classic motor racing event in the world, …
Continue to the full articleLearn How Drivers Stay Cool in Their Porsches During a Race
Last month Patrick Long walked us through the difference between a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and a Porsche 911 GT3 RSR. Today, Patrick, along with CORE autosport teammate Tom Kimber-Smith, walk us through the various methods drivers use (both mechanical and physiological) to stay cool during a race where temperatures inside their Porsche are as much as …
Continue to the full articleMagnus Walker’s 1965 911 for Sale
Update: This story was updated in "How Karma Brought a Porsche and its Original Engine Together Again" explaining why Magnus ended this auction early and what's going to happen to the 911 now. In the longhood 911 world, there is nobody more esoteric than the equal-parts-brilliant-and-enthusiastic Magnus Walker. The story of his 911 collection …
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