Ranging from 300 to 650 horsepower, the 911 Turbo lineup has been in production for decades, and has progressed through the years into a proper everyday hypercar. Each subsequent generation has introduced more technology and more power in the pursuit of ultimate speed. Thankfully for us Porsche enthusiasts, the right-hand-drive enthusiasts over at …
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From Tough Guy to Gentleman: The Transition from 964 Turbo to 993 Turbo
Calling the last of the single-turbo 911s a thug might be a trifle harsh, but even the relatively refined 964 was a challenging car to manage for anyone but the less than the truly talented. Its adoption of the Weissach Axle, a device pioneered in the 928, softened its edges somewhat, but it wasn't until the combination of that predictable rear …
Continue to the full articleGasp In Awe As This 600-HP 993 GT2 Evo Barks Around Spa-Francorchamps
Looking at the massive center-lock BBS wheels underneath those riveted wheel arches makes one giddy. With its widened track and complete absence of amenities, the GT2 Evo oozes unmistakable purpose—a sort of purpose which borders on crude. That's part of the charm of this old-fashioned brute. The 993 spent a relatively short span of time on the …
Continue to the full articleThis 993 GT2 Replica is the epitome of a modern classic Porsche
https://youtu.be/Rf34n2rxzUI When Porsche opted for water cooling in the late nineties, many were affronted. Some would go on to enjoy the merits of this technology then and there, but there's no denying that with the 996 Carrera, the styling, size, and feel of the car had changed in an uncomfortable sort of way. Gone were the tiny windscreens, …
Continue to the full articleThis 577-HP 993 “GT2” is Not for the Faint of Heart
After building a couple air-cooled RSR lookalikes, Frank Cassidy found he was struggling to keep up with the modern GT-series Porsches on track days. As he frequents Silverstone, a fast circuit which rewards the powerful cars, Cassidy decided to try his hand at building something turbocharged. Cassidy, a fan of the air-cooled cars, chose a 993 …
Continue to the full articleA Brief History of Porsche AWD
At the risk of sounding trite, Porsches might be some of the most usable, real world-friendly machines thanks in large part to their sophisticated all-wheel drive systems. With all four wheels intelligently propelling their cars up the road, astronomical amounts of power and torque can be harnessed by the least experienced drivers in the most …
Continue to the full articleTop 5 Air-Cooled Porsche Models with Patrick Long
There are very few Porsche Top 5s the 917 can't win. Top 5 iconic motorsport models? For many people, that's 917, though Derek Bell understandably disagreed. Top 5 wildest Porsches ever used on the road? That's also a fight between the 917 and 962, but my nod still goes to the 917 thanks to Count Rossi and Joachim Grossman's bonkers road cars. Top …
Continue to the full articleOur Favorite Porsches On Ebay: Volume 100
We've been compiling some amazing Porsche models on eBay for nearly three years now, and we've seen some pretty astonishing cars pop up now and again. This being the 100th edition marks a huge milestone for our eBay hunting. Hopefully you've enjoyed our curated look at the Porsche market. Keep in mind, some of these Porsches could be great …
Continue to the full articleOur Favorite Porsches on eBay: Volume 79
We've been compiling some amazing Porsche models on eBay for over two years now, and we've seen some pretty astonishing cars pop up now and again. This week's mix is should have a little something for everyone. Keep in mind, some of these Porsches could be great collection investments, while others might prove to do more financial harm than …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 993 Turbo vs. Ferrari 512TR: Battle of the 1990s Icons
If you're tuning in here, the results of this "versus" video may surprise you. Doug DeMuro pits the first Porsche Turbo that doesn't have a chip on its shoulder against one of the last Ferraris powered by a Boxer twelve. These two 1990s legends really couldn't be more different. Doug highlights a lot of things we already know- the Porsche is …
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