Look, not all modifications are going to be power adders or whatever. Every once in a while you are allowed to make a modification that is purely for style points, and this is one of those times. Our new-to-us 996 Turbo project car needed something to set it apart visually, and we wanted an easy project that could be done in a short afternoon …
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Nardone Automotive will build you the carbon-bodied 928 of your dreams
Porsche's fabulous 928 has been out of production for 27 years, believe it or not. But Nardone Automotive out of Milan, Italy is preparing to completely revamp Porsche's iconic Grand Tourer for the modern era. With a more powerful V8 engine, lightweight carbon fiber bodywork, and plenty of modern design cues, the 928 still looks as futuristic today …
Continue to the full articleGuntherwerks Turns Porsche’s 993 Into A True Monster
The first prototype Guntherwerks 993 was unveiled at Rennsport in 2018, almost two years ago. In that time, the car has reached nearly legendary status among the Porsche faithful, but none have ever reached customer hands. We were beginning to think that we might not ever see a production Guntherwerks, but it has finally come to fruition. This …
Continue to the full article4 Laws’ Full Carbon Porsche 911 On Display at Tokyo Auto Salon
The Tokyo Auto Salon draws all sorts. With so many audiences catered to, the wildest custom creations make an appearance, and nothing is verboten. Though not as loud or garish as a Rauh Welt creation, 4 Laws' carbon 911 does carry that in-your-face quality that makes it such a standout. While lacking the wild bodywork that the best-known …
Continue to the full articleCould Your Next Porsche Be Manufactured by a 3D Printer?
Probably not, but recent investments by Porsche show they are definitely moving in that direction. Late last week Porsche SE announced two venture investments in 3D printing companies. The single digit stake investments included the US based company Markforged Inc. as well as another 3D printing specialist yet to be named. To be clear, when …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s 919 Hybrid LMP1 Steering Wheel Has A Lot Of Buttons, What Do They All Do?
Porsche nut and friend of the site Jeff Zwart produced a book nearly a decade ago called "Three Points of Contact". Inside was a gorgeous photo-essay which explored how a racing driver communicates with their car. Those namesake three points are eyes, feet, and hands. As important as the other two are, the hands are perhaps the ones doing the …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Acquisition Enhances Lightweight Material Manufacturing Capabilities
As Porsche continues its quest to improve fuel efficiency and meet upcoming CAFE standards, the need for increased use of lightweight materials in manufacturing becomes more and more important. With that in mind, Porsche announced they have agreed to buy the machine tool unit of industrial robot maker Kuka to enhance their production techniques …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s Andreas Preuninger Explains The Front Fins On The New 911 GT3 RS
By now you've probably read everything we've written and shown you about the new 911 GT3 RS. However, nothing can ever take the place of having the car's designer, Porsche's Andreas Preuninger, explain in detail the features and specification that make the GT3 RS so special. One of the many facts we learned in this video was that the carbon fiber …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 997 Weltmeister Front Strut Brace Installation
Part of the PorschePurist Team is out west test driving a Porsche Boxster S along the Pacific Coast Highway. While we're out goofing off, frequent contributor Andrew Granieri was gracious enough to provide a few guest posts for your reading pleasure. Enjoy and we'll have pictures and updates on the Boxster upon our return. My father, in the …
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