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Rumors: 2016 Porsche Panamera Spied Testing
At the Paris Auto Show in 2012, Porsche showed off the Sport Turismo Concept which was more or less a Panamera with a more wagon-like…
Classic: Porsche 917
In the late 1960s, the FIA created a new category of racers in a bid to draw more competitors to the World Sportscar Championship (WSC). To be eligible to compete in the new category, cars had to weigh at least 1,763 pounds and have an engine with a displacement of under 5.0 liters. Additionally, manufacturers needed to build just 25 examples of each car, significantly less than the 50 examples that were required in the above-5.0 liter class. The looser requirements made competing in the WSC cheaper and accessible to smaller teams.
Rumor: The Naturally Aspirated Porsche 911’s Days Are Numbered
The latest buzz around the sports car water cooler is that a refreshed Porsche 911 lineup, due in autumn of 2015, will signal the end of natural aspiration in the Carrera and Carrera S 911s, with a switch to smaller displacement and turbocharging in the name of addressing ever-tightening fuel economy and emissions standards. But in case this comes as a bit of bad news to some enthusiasts, there is a silver lining here.
Update: Porsche to Bring Diesel-Powered Macan Stateside
Andre Oosthuizen, vice president of marketing for Porsche Cars North America, has confirmed that the oil-burning version of Porsche’s newest five-door will be making its way to the US within the next year or so. Already on sale in Europe and other markets, it’s simply a matter of some minor development and engineering in order to ready the crossover for American showrooms.
Preview: 2015 Porsche 911 GTS
Back in March, Porsche announced it was reviving the GTS badge on the Boxster and Cayman models, the first to wear the emblem since the 1963 Carrera 904. Now the automaker has decided to apply the GTS treatment to the venerable 911 with four new iterations of the sports car that offer more power, uprated suspension, additional features, unique aesthetics, and perhaps most importantly to some, a more viable alternative for those who want a 991 GT3 but demand a manual gearbox.
Rumor: 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Revealed in Patent Photos
Porsche has been taking its time developing the hardcore version of the already potent 991 generation 911 GT3, which is understandable given the latest GT3’s inclination to spontaneously combust. Some lightly camouflaged GT3 RS test mules were spotted testing in Nürburg earlier this year, but these photographs, used for patent filing and discovered by CAR, now show us the new GT3 RS in full form.
WR TV: 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S
This week we’re setting our sights on one of the fastest road-going vehicles on sale today, the Porsche 911 Turbo S. Cranking out 560 horsepower and 553lb-ft of torque with its biturbocharged 3.8-liter flat six engine, the Turbo S is capable of 0-60mph in a neck-snapping 2.8 seconds on its way to a top speed of 198 miles per hour.
Update: 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS Driven on the Street and Track
As the first Porsche with its engine in the middle to wear the GTS badge since the 904 Carrera of 1963, the Boxster GTS supplants the S model as the top spec version of the drop top. Still often regarded as the 911’s little brother, the latest iteration of the Boxster and Cayman sees a new level of performance prowess. But can this new, sharper Boxster GTS able to outshine the venerable 911 Carrera?
Classic: Porsche 911 Carrera RS
Introduced in late 1972 as a simple homologation car, the Porsche 911 RS was an instant hit because it was packed with technology gleaned from the automaker’s racing program. The initial production run of 500 units sold out almost immediately, and Porsche ended up building over three times as many cars as it had initially planned.
Update: EVO Drives the Porsche 911 Targa 4S
Tiff Needell takes the new Porsche semi-convertible around the Italian countryside while trying to decide whether or not the extra girth – and price – are justified in the name of partially open top 911 motoring.
Preview: 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS
Not long ago, the Boxster and Cayman got saddled with the reputation as the Porsche 911 for buyers who couldn’t quite afford a Porsche 911. When the latest generation of the 911’s mid-engined little brother was unveiled two years ago, that conversation started to change – in some ways, the Boxster and Cayman were seen as even better handling cars than their 911 brethren. Still, a lack of horsepower and the sophisticated technologies offered on 911 has kept the Boxster and Cayman a notch below in the Porsche lineup. However, that line is starting to blur with the introduction of the Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS.
Gallery: Porsche LMK 917
It’s hard to determine what attracts us to this 917 replica more – the fact that this is the only 917 clad in the 1971 Sebring-winning Martini livery that builder WerkzCars ever produced, or the seemingly incongruous setting of the serene suburban America backdrop used for the photos. One thing’s for sure – it’s a pretty fantastic way to wake the neighbors. Or rather, it will be, once you add an engine and transmission.
WR TV: 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder – Detroit 2014 Walkaround
At this year’s Detroit Auto Show, Multimedia Editor Chris Amos spent some quality time with Porsche’s newest hypercar, the 918 Spyder. Set to take on the likes of the McLaren P1 and the Ferrari LaFerrari, the 918 looks to set a benchmark in sportcar engineering.
WR TV: 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S – Detroit 2014 Walkaround
At last week’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Multimedia Editor Chris Amos got a chance to get up close and personal with the latest boosted 911 from Stuttgart.
Preview: 2014 Porsche 911 Targa
Riding the line between a hardtop and a convertible, Porsche’s newest iteration of the 911 Targa made its debut today at the Detroit Auto Show. Maintaining the traditional 911 silhouette while still providing the wind-in-the-air thrills of an open top roadster, the newest Targa comes packing a few tricks up its sleeve.
Overview: 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS
This is the overview page for the 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS. Rumors, news, reviews, road tests, specifications, videos, awards, and other relevant information will all be included here as they become available.
Overview: 2015 Porsche Macan
This is the overview page for the 2015 Porsche Macan. Rumors, news, reviews, road tests, specifications, videos, awards, and other relevant information will all be included here as they become available.
Overview: 2015 Porsche 911 GTS
This is the overview page for the 2015 Porsche 911 GTS. Rumors, news, reviews, road tests, specifications, videos, awards, and other relevant information will all be included here as they become available.
Video: Autocar Takes the Porsche Macan On and Off-Road
Since its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show last month, additional details about the new “baby Cayenne” have been relatively scarce, and driving impressions have been even harder to come by. Fortunately, the folks at Autocar got a chance to ride shotgun in the Macan with some of Porsche’s engineers, putting the new SUV through its paces both on and off road.
Video: Chris Harris Gets Sideways in the Porsche 918 Spyder
We’re not sure if we’ve ever seen DRIVE’s Chris Harris appear genuinely frightened before. But on Chris’ first drive of the production-ready Porsche 918 Sypder on a hot lap around Valencia circuit, his typical composure is clearly rattled.
WRV Revisited: 2005 Porsche Carrera GT
In the wake of the tragic accident that took the lives of Fast and Furious star Paul Walker and former race car driver Roger Rodas, there’s been no shortage of blame being directed toward the now-demonized Porsche Carrera GT
