Is there any higher form of cheap entertainment than an empty parking lot the morning after it snows? In my formative years we always preferred our local baseball park's lots after a snowfall. It was guaranteed to be empty in the dead of winter, and was seldom cleared quickly. I wouldn't be shocked to find that scars dug by my Golf's studded …
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Four Winter Driving Tips from Porsche’s Walter Röhrl
The undisputed rallymeister, Walter Rohrl, still keeps active in the world of motorsports as he enters his seventh decade. Part of his duties these days include leading eager students at Porsche's driving schools and transferring his decades of experience into digestible tidbits the aspiring driver can appreciate. On loose surfaces, the …
Continue to the full articleClimbing a Ski Slope in a 911 Turbo S
This sort of publicity stunt is a near guaranteed crowd pleaser. Since Audi sent a 100 up a ski jump in 1986, it's been repeated several times, including by Audi themselves. While classic Audis worked wonderfully on snow, the original Quattro systems were decidedly old school. The driver-controlled locking diffs at the center and rear made for a …
Continue to the full articleA Winter Waltz in a Porsche 911
Sliding sideways on a snowy test course while listening to Strauss. It's something many a sophisticated Porschephile imagines themselves doing, but often, they either lack the hardware, the setting, or the skills to make it happen. Well, vicarious experience is the second-best solution here, and thanks to a classic soundtrack, a beautiful 911, some …
Continue to the full article9:11 Magazine’s Episode 5 Is Dedicated To Dreams
Porsche's video magazine is named for the 9 minutes and 11 seconds they dedicate to different aspects of the brand's contemporary and historic tales. This particular episode is cut up into five segments, each as interesting as the prior. Here's a bit of what you'll get to see when you click play. 1. Porsche brand ambassador Patrick Dempsey heads …
Continue to the full articleWatch Leh Keen Tear Through the Snow in His 911 Safari
Leh Keen seems destined to break the internet, at least as it relates to clips on insane 911 driving. Just last month we watched him pick up the Christmas tree in a way most 911s never will. The year before that it was his "Fu-Keen' Christmas card along with numerous videos showing his rain driving skills, passing capabilities and overall …
Continue to the full articleThe Best Cure For The Winter Blues Is A 911 SC/RS And A Snowy Nürburgring
So it's nearing the end of January, and the winter blues have been getting you down a bit. The days are dark and often cloudy. The weather is cold, and your Porsche has been in the garage since October. Each day is slightly more depressing than the one that came before it. How do you get your spirits back up again? Well, maybe this video will …
Continue to the full articleWatch Darth Vader And The Stig Drive A Porsche In The Snow
Why, you ask? Great question. Wish we knew. All we do know is we want the full video this dynamic duo were shooting (look for the GoPro on the front of the car). I'm sure there has to be some kind of punchline behind this clip. This video first popped up on Bangshift and then Jalopnik. All we know at this point comes via the explanation …
Continue to the full articleWatch the Closest Finish in the History of the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge
This past weekend at Mosport Angel Benitez Jr and Madison Snow made history as they battled on the last lap during Round 7 of the Porsche IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama. Watch the video below to see Snow and Benitez battle for the last 2.5 miles of the race and see who won by .011 of a second. Other Porsche Blog Posts You Will …
Continue to the full articleTips for Preparing and Driving your Porsche in the Winter
When most people think about winterizing their Porsche, it’s usually with the intent to store the car for some period of time and avoid driving it through cold and winter like weather. What about those of you who drive your cars through the winter? No, I’m not talking about all you lucky Porsche owners that live in temperate climates where the …
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