If you wanted to add Apple CarPlay to your 2009 Camry, you might be okay with a little DIY action. If that Camry were a 911, though, you’d probably be less inclined to start ripping things out of your dashboard. Thankfully, Porsche recognizes this. Porsche Classic Communication Plus (PCCM Plus) is a dealer-installed upgrade that […]
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Porsche Patents a Dual-Clutch Transmission With a Real Clutch Pedal and H-Pattern Shifter for Hybrids
Porsche recently detailed a new gearbox in a filing with the European Patent Office to preserve the analog driving experience in an increasingly electrified automotive landscape. The patent depicts a sophisticated dual-clutch transmission that defies conventional design by incorporating both a physical clutch pedal and a traditional gear shifter. This development directly addresses a massive […]
Porsche Is Cutting Production to 200,000 Units and Building a $574,000 USD Supercar Called the S1
Porsche prepared to restructure its business model. Following a market downturn in China and an over-commitment to electric vehicles, the automaker shifted toward internal combustion and brand exclusivity. At a scheduled capital markets day on October 7, chief executive Michael Leiters announced a strategic update named Sportwagenschmiede 2035. Hosting dozens of investors at the development […]
2027 Porsche Cayenne Electric Gives You Even More Luxury-Grade Options
Porsche is a little like Burger King. Instead of letting customers build their ideal meat sandwiches, though, the automaker lets you build its cars and SUVs your way. For the 2027 model year, anyone planning to purchase a new Cayenne Electric will have even more choices than before thanks to several notable new options. Cayenne […]
Porsche Unveils an 80-Percent Scale Electric Replica of the Classic 550 Spyder Limited to 250 Units
Porsche and British company Hedley Studios officially revealed the Porsche 550 Spyder J, an 80-percent scale, all-electric replica of the classic sports car. Created as an officially licensed reimagining, the limited-edition vehicle was built to mark 75 years of Porsche Motorsport. The original 1953 Porsche 550 Spyder remains a foundational motorsport legend, having secured a […]
2027 Porsche 718 EV Spied Testing with Nearly No Camouflage
Despite several setbacks, development of the 2027 Porsche 718 EV continues to march along. New photos taken by our spy photographer captured a prototype of the upcoming electric Boxster testing at the Nürburgring. The photos are the best look yet that we’ve gotten of the next-generation 718, and show the car with nearly no camouflage […]
This Porsche 911 Turbo S Is a Near-Twin to Michael Jordan’s Car
Last week, a Ferrari 550 Maranello formerly owned by Michael Jordan cropped up for auction, which prompted a car-spotting rewatch of ESPN’sThe Last Dancedocumentary. Among the sweet rides seen on screen was a Guards Red Porsche 911 Turbo S, a connoisseur’s choice made by His Airness. Now, the near-twin to that car has turned up […]
End of an Era: Porsche Sells Remaining Stake in Bugatti to Rimac
Bugatti no longer has any ties to the Volkswagen Group. Just five years after the French supercar manufacturer became part of a joint venture with Croatian startup Rimac, owned 55 percent by Rimac Group and 45 percent by Porsche, Bugatti is now completely under the control of Rimac. Porsche announced yesterday that it has completed […]
Porsche’s New 911 GT3 Bergsport Is a Manual-Only Alpine Tribute Limited to Just 100 Units
Porsche has officially pulled the cover off the specifications for the all-new Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport, dropping a highly curated, ultra-limited machine strictly for the European market. Handled by the brand’s Exclusive Manufaktur team, the vehicle serves as a direct homage to the Alpine region and caps production at a tight 100 units. Securing an […]
Porsche Denies Plans to Kill the Taycan Despite Reports of a Phase-Out by 2030
Porsche executives are aggressively changing the narrative after rumors suggested the brand would kill off its flagship electric vehicle. German business publication WirtschaftsWoche recently sent shockwaves through the automotive sphere by reporting that the automaker and its works council had quietly agreed to phase out the model by the end of the decade. Company CEO […]
Porsche Fits Green Hell Race Livery to the 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring
Porsche unveiled the 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring at the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland to celebrate the upcoming 100th anniversary of the legendary circuit. The sports car manufacturer is restricting production to just 100 units strictly for the German market. The highly exclusive model serves as a rolling tribute to the 20.8-kilometer Nordschleife where […]
Porsche Brings Back the Manual Transmission on the 2027 911 Carrera S
The 2027 Porsche 911 Carrera S with MT Package marks the highly anticipated return of a three-pedal setup to the 992.2 generation. Developed specifically to answer immense demand from purists, this new release arrives as a North American exclusive. Global automotive trends continue skewing heavily toward automatic transmissions driven by technological advancements and congested city […]
Porsche Reportedly Abandons Plan to Shift Taycan Production to Leipzig
Porsche could be preparing to pull the plug on its inaugural battery-electric pioneer. A new report from German business publication WirtschaftsWoche indicates the automaker plans to end Taycan production entirely by 2030. The decision marks a massive strategic shift for the marque. Executives reportedly abandoned earlier initiatives to transfer the manufacturing of the electric sedan […]
Louis Vuitton and Singer Unveil Two Bespoke Porsche 911 Restorations
Louis Vuitton and Californian atelier Singer have officially revealed two collaborative automotive commissions: the Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic and the Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic Turbo. Guided by the French luxury house’s “Art of Travel” philosophy, the partnership marks the first co-branded project in the history of both brands. The […]
The Marc Philipp Gemballa Marsien GT Is a Turbo S with Modern 959 Style
Have some sympathy for the Porsche collectors out there. They’ve got every 911 from the history books in their collection, but they can’t quite justify the roughly $2 million required for a 959. Still, they’d really like one, and who can blame them? That’s where specialists such as the folks over at Marc Philipp Gemballa […]
Porsche Builds a One-Off 911 Turbo S “Land Down Under” to Celebrate 75 Years in Australia
Porsche has officially rolled out the automotive equivalent of a love letter to the Australian outback. Commemorating 75 years of the brand’s presence in the country, the regional division teamed up with the in-house Sonderwunsch customization department to create the one-off 911 Turbo S “Land Down Under.” The celebratory vehicle represents a deep appreciation for […]
Porsche Returns to the Waves for New Duotone Kiteboarding Collection
In its ongoing partnership with Duotone, Porsche has paid homage to some of its most visually exciting and mechanically innovative vehicles through the world of watersport gear. With its previous “Pink Pig” set turning out to be a must-have among fans, the brand now unveils a new collection based on the Cayenne Turbo Electric. As […]
A Rare Porsche Carrera GT Finished in Ferrari’s ‘Rosso Fuoco’ Red Heads to Auction
The 2005 Porsche Carrera GT represents a high-water mark for analogue supercars. Now a distinctly unique example of the legendary vehicle is heading to the auction block. One of only 644 units originally delivered to the US, this specific Carrera GT was meticulously stripped to its bare carbon fiber tub for a concours-quality repaint by […]