The latest 991.2 GT3 produces 500 horsepower. Indeed, so did the 911R. Those cars have more than two decades worth of development on the base engine used for Singer's latest creation, yet their latest air-cooled flat-six matches that output. Of course, the Singer powerplant was developed by some of the most important names in the automotive world. …
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These Are The Top 5 Exhaust Notes According To Porsche
The sound of a Porsche's exhaust note is as synonymous with the brand as the iconic look of the 911 itself. It's no wonder that Porsche spends so much time, money and effort on ensuring that each model sounds just so and as close to perfection as possible. In fact, every year at the Museum, Porsche hosts a "Sound Night". During this event, …
Continue to the full articleCreating Porsche Exhaust Notes: They Have To Rock
Very few manufacturers have as distinctive a soundtrack as Porsche. Porsche's flagship models have been powered by horizontally opposed engines since the 356. Because of this layout Porsches have a sound distinct from high-strung Italian sports cars or bass-heavy American V8s. The new 718 Boxster is powered by a turbocharged four rather than a six, …
Continue to the full articleThis Is What The New Turbo Powered Boxster Sounds Like
This 4-mniute video clip features a 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S being put through its paces on a series of mountain roads and switch backs. No voice overs, no commentary, just the sounds of Porsche's new turbo charged flat four engine. We're going to hold off making a final judgement call until we're able to hear one in person as we were …
Continue to the full articleThis Is What The All New Porsche GT3 RS Sounds Like In Person
If you think the new 911 GT3 RS looks good, wait until you hear what it sounds like in person. Youtube user NM2255 (Otherwise known as Nick from Italy) caught a GT3 RS in the metal recently. I can't tell at what track Nick "stumbled" upon this GT3 RS, but those definitely look like Porsche employees in the background. Regardless, the video below …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 917K Flat-12 Pure Engine Sound – In Action on Track
Not quite sure where we were in June that we missed this video when it first came out, but boy am I glad I found it now. Recorded at Monza Circuit during the "1000 km Challenge" race revival, a 3 hours race in which race cars from 1960 to 1970 compete, this 1969 Porsche 917 (chassis # 025) sounds off quite nicely. Powered by a 4.5 liter Flat-12 …
Continue to the full articleThis book about Porsche Sounds great!
When you think about books on Porsche it probably brings to mind grainy black and white pictures from the Porsche archives coupled with high gloss artistic shots and pages upon pages of facts and stories. Well, Dieter Landenberger (head of Porsche's archives) does just that and more in his latest book, Porsche Sounds. Published by …
Continue to the full articleThe Sonorous Sounds of Porsche
If you're anything like me, one of the many things that attracted you to your Porsche was that distinctive exhaust note. The defining burble and pop as the engine engages for the first time. The low raspy rumble of the flat six at idle and the sweet scream of an approaching red line. While the voices have changed over the model years, the melody …
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We saw this the other day. It is supposed to air during the Superbowl and will be Porsche's first U.S. commercial in two years. I just love the sounds. So far, there have been no votes for RSR mufflers on our upgrade page. This video might just push us over the edge. Related Porsche Posts Did Mercedes 2011 Superbowl Commercial Rip Off …
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