In 1993, production of the BTR2 began. As the second production car in RUF's lineup, it took its name from the G-body-based BTR unveiled a decade earlier. Due to a classic configuration draped in modern skin, the BTR2 was an odd product; something which straddled the fence that separates the crazy seventies and the tech-heavy nineties. The BTR …
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Singer’s ACS Blends Beauty With Group B Performance
Join the man responsible for the fastest off-road 911s and the boutique outfit building bespoke 911s for the most discerning collector and you get the Singer ACS. The acronym stands for All-Terrain Competition Study and, in typical Porsche fashion, that's a title a little on the understated side. Tuthill has made a case for the 911 on loose …
Continue to the full articleThis 800-HP RWB 993 Laps Tsukuba Circuit In An Effortless 58 Seconds
Though the shape and the sheer presence of Rauh-Welt's vehicles are all inspired by old-world motorsport, their striking appearance is appreciated by more folks loitering in parking lots than racing fans sitting in grandstands. Not every one of Akira Nakai's creations make it to the track, but this particular example, thankfully, does. There's a …
Continue to the full articleStreet-Legal Porsche 962 “Koenig C62” Can Be In Your Garage For Just $1.25M
If ever you were feeling that Lotus was losing its edge and making overly sensible cars, this rolling piece of science fiction may tickle your fancy. The basic recipe is this: take a Group C car, outfit it with some questionable trim pieces, raise it to the point that it doesn't scrape, insulate the cabin somewhat, change certain body panels, …
Continue to the full articleRide Onboard This Audi Five-Cylinder-Swapped 931 at Pacific Raceways
Take a garden-variety 924/931, strengthen the suspension setup, widen the footprint, ensure it remains cool, and go racing. That's a formula that's worked with many racers, but some have higher standards. After Britain Smith and Dr. Gary Chapman had a bit of a rocky start with their 931, they decided that they would give their car the additional …
Continue to the full articleFrom Tough Guy to Gentleman: The Transition from 964 Turbo to 993 Turbo
Calling the last of the single-turbo 911s a thug might be a trifle harsh, but even the relatively refined 964 was a challenging car to manage for anyone but the less than the truly talented. Its adoption of the Weissach Axle, a device pioneered in the 928, softened its edges somewhat, but it wasn't until the combination of that predictable rear …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s Heavyweight Panamera Turbo S Is The Perfect GT
Inside the latest Panamera Turbo S' cabin, one can't help but feel at ease. Rich chocolate leather abounds, there are more screens than a Pimp My Ride creation, the carpet is perfectly thick, and the cockpit has just the right amount of buttons and knobs to look detailed without looking fighter-planeish. Honestly, it looks like the most comfortable …
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 articleComparing Three Generations of the Cayman
Three cars with similar silhouettes, sizes, and power outputs. Yet, the difference between them is enough to write a few pages on. If a balanced and reassuring road car is what you're after, the mid-tier Cayman has its own charm. Though each generation has its own unique blend of charms and foibles that create very distinct driving …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s High-Power Charging Trucks Make Electric Track Days Possible
When a group of thirsty Taycans, say, place a charging large demand in one area, the infrastructure is not always up to the task. To address this lack, Porsche teams with German company ads-tec to produce seven mobile charging trucks to suit cars at track days and less populated areas with minimal demands placed upon the greater supporting …
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