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Video: Speed Academy Reviews A Nicely-Prepped 996 911 C4

This week we’d like to feature a recent review by the good folks over at Speed Academy: Dave Pratte stretches a 996 911 C4’s legs on Toronto Motorsports Park.

By Peter Nelson | December 03, 2019
Flat Out At 50: Andrew Frankel Looks Back At His Drive In The Fearsome 917/30

Earlier this year, world-renowned motoring journalist Andrew Frankel experienced the “best 10 minutes of his working life” driving the legendary Porsche 917/30. Here’s how it played out.

By Guest Contributor | November 15, 2019
Why Making A Street-Driven 991.1 Porsche GT3 More Cup Car-Like Is A Solid Decision

The GT3 is the closest one can get to a loud, stiff, purpose-built 911 GT3 Cup Car without having to put on a helmet, slither into a roll cage, and snap a 6-point harness together. Or is it? What if one wanted to go a tad further and build something even closer to a Cup Car, to see how much they could tolerate before it became too much to bear for street driving?

By Peter Nelson | November 13, 2019
Expanding The 718 Lineup: The 2020 Porsche Boxster T And Cayman T

Porsche has introduced a new T variant for the 718 Boxster and Cayman featuring a handful of standard features that improve an already excellent chassis.

By Peter Nelson | November 08, 2019
Manual Transmission Announced For 2020 992 Porsche 911 Carrera S and 4S

We can all take a deep, collective sigh of relief: Porsche will be offering three pedals in the new 992 911 Carrera.

By Peter Nelson | October 31, 2019
Video: POV Drive Of A 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS Manual

Wear headphones! The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones. With headphones or earbuds on, you’ll feel like you’re actually sitting in the driver’s seat.

By Winding Road Staff | October 27, 2019
5,000 Kilometers, 37 Minutes

More than 40 years ago Porsche made its last attempt to win the Safari Rally. The beautiful 911 SC, Björn Waldegård and Vic Preston Jr. had what it takes. However, the 5,000-kilometre rally decided differently.

By Guest Contributor | October 13, 2019
New 992 911 Turbo Spied Ahead Of Official Reveal

Evo Magazine reports that they’ve spied the new 992 911 Turbo. While all 911s are now turbo (much to some folks’ dismay, the Taycan as well), the badged 911 Turbo S is expected to have around 600 horsepower and all-wheel drive to keep up with the Turbo S power increase trend through the past 3 generations.

By Peter Nelson | October 01, 2019
Highlighted Podcast Episode: IMSA Porsche Special 2019

In this episode, John Hindhaugh reports from Coca Cola World in Atlanta where he sits down with various industry folks, including GTLM driver Earl Bamber, to discuss the history of Porsche Motorsport and its relationship with the iconic soft drink brand.

By Peter Nelson | September 24, 2019
Video: Porsche Owners Club Fontana Triple Crown Event

Porsche Owners Club recently uploaded a great video from their Triple Crown event earlier this month at Autoclub Speedway in Fontana, CA.

By Peter Nelson | September 24, 2019
The All New Porsche 911 Carrera 4: All About That Base

This week, Porsche announced the latest way to send all that power to all four wheels: the new 992 Carrera 4.

By Peter Nelson | September 13, 2019
A Forgotten Circuit

On July 8, 1962 Dan Gurney secured Porsche its first and so far last Grand Prix win at a World Championship round at the fearsome Rouen-les-Essarts. Now, the circuit is all but forgotten.

By Guest Contributor | August 24, 2019
Celebrating 20 years Of The Porsche 911 GT3

The unveiling of the first Porsche 911 GT3 in March 1999 at the Geneva Motor Show signaled the start of a new era for discerning sports car drivers.

By Guest Contributor | August 15, 2019
Fuel-Less Fun Forges New Feud: Porsche Taycan Vs. Tesla Model 3 Performance

The new Porsche Taycan versus the Tesla Model 3 Performance: which can launch the most?

By Peter Nelson | August 13, 2019
Video: 900hp Twin Turbo Porsche 911 Conquers the 2019 Pikes Peak International Hillclimb!

We’re all familiar with tales of massive success after dozens of late nights and too many hours of sleep lost; this is definitely one of the most impressive.

By Peter Nelson | August 06, 2019
The Talented All-Rounder

Gerhard Mitter was considered one of the best and most versatile German racing drivers of the 1960s. His greatest successes were those he celebrated as a Porsche works driver. On the 50th anniversary of his death, we take a look back at his successes.

By Guest Contributor | August 03, 2019
Highlighted Podcast Episode: SlipAngle Interviews Porsche Engine Builder Blake Meredith

In Episode 266 of SlipAngle Powered By Moto IQ, Adam, Abrin, and Derek interview renowned Porsche engine builder Blake Meredith. Blake shares his background in club racing, ranging from 1st-gen CRXs to Spec Boxsters and beyond.

By Peter Nelson | July 09, 2019
The All-New Porsche 718 Cayman GT4: Improving Upon Greatness

The previous GT4 is one of the best concentrations of on-track fun that money can buy; this one will be only better.

By Peter Nelson | June 18, 2019
Video: 2003 Porsche Owners Club Tribute to Le Mans

Porsche Owners Club is having their 26th annual Tribute to Le Mans endurance race this weekend at Willow Springs International Raceway, just in time before it gets too hot for a weekend of events at Southern California’s legendary high desert track.

By Peter Nelson | May 14, 2019
Video: 50 Years of Porsche 917

With Luftgekühlt coming up this weekend, we thought it would be topical to talk about one of our favorite race cars of all time: the Porsche 917.

By Peter Nelson | May 03, 2019
Video: World Challenge BMW M4 GT4 vs. Porsche and Audi

Here we ride with BMW M4 GT4 driver Jeff Sexton (who is a driver services rep for Winding Road Racing during the week) in a Blancpain GT World Challenge race at Circuit of The Americas. Jeff takes the car over from…

By Winding Road Staff | March 20, 2019

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