Porsche may not currently have a car in the top flight Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship, but it will certainly be leading at least a few laps every race. Everyone's favorite Stuttgart sports car manufacturer has stepped up to the plate to provide the series, including the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans, with a pair of brand new …
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Porsche Taycan Turbo S becomes the first electric pace car in IMSA history
This weekend's IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship round at Virginia International Raceway held something brand new for the series. A Porsche led the field, but as we all know, that's not new. This time, there was a Porsche electric sedan used as the race safety car. This is the first time IMSA has ever used an electric pace car, another first …
Continue to the full articleTechart GTstreet R turns the Porsche 911 Turbo S up to 20
The 992 generation Porsche 911 Turbo S is a powerful beast. Its 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six makes 640 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, allowing it to hit 60 mph in 2.5 seconds, putting it squarely in supercar territory. But what if you want more? Well, here’s your solution: the Techart GTstreet R, a 911 Turbo S turned up to 20. Although the …
Continue to the full articleDrag Battle: 992 Turbo Versus 991 GT2 RS
There's one nice thing about English weather: it's fairly dependable. Well, that and the regular rain which creates those verdant moors that fill one's heart with song. More to our purposes, it also points out a vehicle's bad-weather shortcomings. Turns out there are few among these two. On this day, a battle between the 992 Turbo S and its …
Continue to the full articleJamiroquai Front Man Jay Kay Samples the Taycan Turbo S at Silverstone
He's traded his oversized beanies and breathable track suits for a warm tweed ensemble. Jay Kay, better known as the lead of funk/acid jazz band Jamiroquai, has come to appreciate the quieter parts of life and, like the change in his choice in clothing, he's moved on from purple Lamborghinis to softer sedans. Jay admits he's gone through a …
Continue to the full articleThe 572-Horsepower 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo Offers Sportier Options
The 911 Turbo has historically occupied a place few other cars have. While there are a few comparable dual-purposers out there, the 911 Turbo has a little more cachet and capability than most sports-tourers do. It must be said, though, that the tendency has been to push the heavy Turbo towards the GT-end of the spectrum—further and further with …
Continue to the full articleUsurping the Throne: 992 Turbo S Drags McLaren 720S
The specs aren't all that alike, the shapes are quite dissimilar, and each car's ethos differs significantly. Perhaps never a better comparison could be made between quick vehicles of a higher caliber. One car epitomizes real-world acceleration, and depending on the company it keeps, it can be seen as an underdog. The other is the undisputed hot …
Continue to the full articleAn In-Depth Look At The New Wider-Than-Ever 992 Turbo S
Compared to the 991 the 992's greatest growth was lateral. While all 911s are now (effectively) wide-bodies- even the haunches of a base Carrera don't taper towards the rear of the car as they did on 911s of old, the Turbo seems to take this to extremes. The front track is an astounding 42mm wider than its predecessor, and the rear is up 10mm from …
Continue to the full articleJay Leno Gets His Hands on the Taycan Turbo S
With as much as 760 horsepower and 774 lb-ft of torque, the sleek and understated Taycan Turbo S could be called a sleeper. With four-wheel drive and a clever transmission to make the most out of the two electric motors' output, the Taycan Turbo S is absurdly fast. In fact, it's now Porsche's fastest accelerating road car—and it can seat four …
Continue to the full articleWhat’s the Better Car for $130,000? McLaren 570GT Vs 991.1 Turbo S
When supercars suffer such immense depreciation the moment they leave the dealer's lot, the shrewd enthusiast has to wonder if buying new is a smart way to go. The clever collector takes into consideration the unfortunate drop in price cars in this range suffer almost immediately, then find that which will suit their tastes, budget, and intent. …
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