Porsche's world-bending turbocharged RennSport model first showed its face in dealerships a bit over a decade ago, back in 2010. Of course, the first of the GT division's turbocharged models came way back in the heady 1990s with the 993-generation GT2, and that was furthered by the all-conquering widow-making 996-generation GT2. By the time the 997 …
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50 years of RS: Porsche celebrates its original track special 911
Back in October of 1972, nearly fifty years ago, Porsche unveiled the car that would set into motion one of the most highly revered lineups of track cars any automaker has ever built. For Porsche fanatics, the letters R and S, when combined, conjure dreams of high-rev flat six engines, high grip, more downforce, lightweight bodywork, and incredible …
Continue to the full articleWhat’s It Like Driving a Rennsport-Built 911?
Based off an '88 Carrera, this blue beauty has been turned into a ground-up project which rivals a Singer. With every nut and bolt replaced, every plastic bumper switched with composite bits, and tastefully executed '70s styling at each corner, this Rennsport-build 911 will catch the eye of the studied Porsche aficionado. A restrained, highly …
Continue to the full articleWatch Adam Carolla Guide his Ex-Paul Newman 935 Around Laguna Seca
This isn't the first time Adam Carolla's taken his ex-Newman 935 around Laguna Seca. Now a familiar face at the big-name vintage events there, he shows some genuine bravery when threading this $4.8M racing icon through traffic at this year's Rennsport. Though it's a bit like hanging a Picasso above the stove, competing in the 935 is what it was …
Continue to the full articleJeff Zwart on the sound that first drew him to Porsche
According to Jeff Zwart, the distinctive sound of a Porsche six-cylinder engine is what drew him in to the brand. With the possible exception of the 928, no classic Porsche really sounds right at idle. Most Porsches need to be prodded with a stick. Until you wind it up, a 356 or 914 sounds like a Volkswagen bus. The 924 sounds like an AMC Gremlin …
Continue to the full articleThe Top Ten Coolest Street Porsches From Rennsport
There are so many totally cool Porsches at Rennsport Reunion that aren't even Rennsport racers. While walking around the track for three days, I saw a ton of incredible street going Porsches. Here are ten of my favorite, in order of awesome quotient. Check them out and drop your favorites (or whether you agree or disagree with our choices) in the …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Pictures From Rennsport Reunion VI
We had such an incredible time at Rennsport Reunion this weekend, and we will be uploading more content from the largest Porsche motorsport event in history. For now, we've got an incredible array of photography from the extremely talented eyes of Brett Sloan (Instagram @sloanmotors) and Greg Keysar (Instagram @gregkeysar), who were both at Laguna …
Continue to the full articleInside the Rennsport VI Family Photo
Thirty-eight historic Porsches graced the straight at Laguna Seca for the Rennsport VI family photo. Thirty-six cars, and two Porsche tractors. The presence of any one of these cars at a normal event would be noteworthy. If any one row of the included cars arrived at most events, it'd be the talk of the show. Perhaps that speaks to just how special …
Continue to the full articleIntroducing the Chronograph 70Y Sportwagen PCA Edition
PCA members are deeply passionate people, and deeply invested in both Porsche as a brand, and as an institution stretching back decades. I've been a concours judge, and observing PCA concours judging in person is an intense experience; the breadth of knowledge about materials, finishes, and even fonts shared by these people is immense. Porsche …
Continue to the full articleIntroducing the Rennsport VI Edition Chronotimer
2018 is an important year for Porsche. Now in their 70th year, Porsche has won both GT classes at Le Mans, and is experiencing an extremely high ebb of enthusiasm for the brand. Not bad for a septuagenarian. In anticipation of Rennsport Reunion VI, which takes place at Laguna Seca in September, Porsche is releasing a special Anniversary edition …
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