Production of one of the most iconic sports cars ever made has just surpassed the one million mark. Yep, the legendary Porsche 911. The 911, designed by Ferdinand ‘Butzi’ Porsche, was first produced in 1963, succeeding the four-cylinder 356 as the staple Porsche car in the range. It started out […]
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Sydney auction to showcase multi-million dollar extravaganza
A show-stopping bonanza of ultra-rare cars will go up for auction in Sydney later this month, including a legendary Holden Torana A9X Aussie touring car, an Aston Martin DB5, and a Ford Model T. Topping the auction is expected to be a 1964 DB5, with an estimated worth of between […]
Next Porsche Cayman GT4 to retain six-cylinder layout – report
When Porsche unveiled the 718 Boxster and Cayman, they stirred up quite a frenzy with their decision to switch from naturally-aspirated flat-sixes to turbocharged flat-fours in some models. Though considerably quicker, with better economy numbers (in the lab anyway), some have made unflattering comparisons with Subaru engines and say the […]
New Porsche 911 GT3 slashes 12sec from Nurburgring lap
Porsche has set a new Nürburgring lap time with the latest iteration of its hardcore, naturally aspirated 911 GT3. Despite recent assurances from automakers, including Porsche’s head of road car development, Andreas Preuninger, that setting record times on the Nordschliefe is a thing of the past, the Stuttgart-based manufacturer didn’t […]
Porsche patents A-pillar airbag for convertibles
It looks like Porsche could be preparing to introduce a new A-pillar airbag design for its convertible sports cars, after design patents were found registered at the Patent and Trademark office in the U.S. The patent shows a design for an airbag mounted within the A-pillar, potentially boosting a convertible’s […]
Porsche Cayenne tows Airbus A380 to new record (video)
The current, second-gen Porsche Cayenne is nearing the end of its life, so Porsche has used the world’s biggest jumbo jet to remind everyone that it is still a mighty vehicle. The 285-tonne, 73-metre long Airbus A380 is quite the prop to use when you wish to make a point, […]
For Sale: 964 Porsche 911 RSR with just 6 miles on the clock
In the world of Porsche badges there are a few sacred items that invoke floods of serotonin in Porsche-o-philes the world over. Turbo, Targa, Carrera 2.7 RS, GT2 and the thoroughbred RSR. The 964 RSR was the ultimate and most hardcore variant of the series, with only 51 examples built. […]
Honda NSX vs Nissan GT-R vs Porsche 911 Turbo: mega race (video)
Three of the most modern sports cars, two by mainstream Japanese companies, are pitted against one another in a race to 150mph (241km/h) in this video by Drivetribe. The Honda NSX is one of the latest supercars, heavy with hybrid technology, combining electric motors and a 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 for […]