Luftgekühlt expanded to Asia for the first time, taking over an entire stretch of the KK Line Expressway in Tokyo, Japan. For Luftgekühlt meets, location has always been a priority for the show and a huge component of its success, and this year’s iteration in Japan was no different. Hundreds of classic air-cooled Porsches from […]
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Porsche Patents a Gearbox That Works as Both a Manual and an Automatic
Porsche is exploring an innovative way to keep the manual transmission alive in an increasingly automated and electrified automotive landscape. According to a recently published filing with the German Patent and Trademark Office, the Stuttgart-based automaker has designed a shift-by-wire gear selector that seamlessly transitions between a traditional H-pattern manual and a standard automatic mode. […]
Ultra-Rare 1993 Porsche 968 Turbo S Could Fetch $1.2 Million USD at Auction
A 1993 Porsche 968 Turbo S has officially been listed for Gooding & Company’s upcoming Amelia Island auction, carrying a pre-sale estimate that could see it sell for as much as $1.2 million USD. Once considered an “overlooked” entry in the German marque’s history, this ultra-limited transaxle sports car—one of only 14 built—is now positioned […]
Porsche CEO Michael Leiters Reevaluates Electric 718 Lineup Amid Budget Crisis
Porsche is navigating a complex transition for its entry-level sports car lineup, as new reports suggest a delay for the highly anticipated all-electric Porsche 718. Porsche’s ambitious electrification strategy has hit a critical crossroads as new CEO Michael Leiters, who assumed the role on January 1, 2026, weighs the cancellation of the all-electric 718 sports […]
Porsche 911 C4 GTS Cabriolet 992.2: A New Era for Carrera
The world is a better place with Porsche 911s. It’s a very powerful way of essentially saying that the Porsche 911 is a benchmark sports car, ironic since it’s counter to the “Sports Car Formula” – mid-engined, rear wheel drive. For decades, the 911 has however stuck to its guns with the rear-engined RWD format […]
Ultra-Rare Factory-Restored 1970 Porsche 914 Targa in Liquid Silver Is up for Auction
Currently offered via SBX Cars, this 1970 Porsche 914 Targa is a definitive piece of automotive history, representing the mid-engined collaboration between Porsche and Volkswagen. While the 914 was originally conceived to provide VW with a sports flagship and Porsche with an accessible entry-level roadster, this specific chassis is unique. It was hand-selected by Porsche […]
The 911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche Celebrates 90 Years of Legacy
Porsche is marking a monumental milestone in automotive history, celebrating the 90th birthday of Prof. Ferdinand Alexander (F. A.) Porsche — the visionary mind behind the silhouette of the original 911. To honor his legacy, the brand has introduced the 911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche, an ultra-exclusive collector’s edition limited to just 90 units […]
Porsche Motorsport is Immortalized in New Limited-Edition Book, ‘Artifacts’
In association with Porsche Motorsport, Type 7 has unveiled Artifacts: Porsche Motorsport, a comprehensive large-format coffee table book that offers an unparalleled artistic view into the items, stories, and individuals powering the marque’s historic racing legacy. This edition, curated and photographed within restricted Porsche facilities like Flacht and Weissach, captures over 250 wide-ranging items across […]
2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric Debuts as Most Powerful Ever
Porsche just pulled the wraps off the 2026 Cayenne Electric, turning its bread-and-butter SUV into the brand’s most powerful production car ever. The headline Turbo Electric trim unleashes up to 1,139 hp and 1,106 lb-ft with Launch Control, good for 0–60 mph in 2.4 seconds and a 9.9-second quarter mile. Both launch models ride on […]
Jerry Seinfeld’s RUF-Modified 1971 Porsche 911s Coupe Hits the Auction Block
Comedian and notorious Porsche aficionado Jerry Seinfeld is offering a spectacular machine from his collection. His RUF-Modified 1971 Porsche 911S Coupe is currently up for auction on Bring a Trailer, with bids already surpassing $500,000 USD and rising ahead of the October 16 closing. This unique vehicle is a perfect fusion of classic styling and […]
The Hybrid Porsche 911 Turbo S Is a New Kind of Fast
Porsche has officially electrified its most powerful street car. In a move that signals the future of performance, the legendary automaker has unveiled the new 911 Turbo S, and it’s a hybrid. This groundbreaking new model, which blends a twin-turbo 3.6-liter flat-six engine with a “T-Hybrid” electric motor, is the most powerful production 911 to […]
One-of-One Porsche 718 Spyder RS Panamericana Heads to RM Sotheby’s Auction
RM Sotheby’s is set to auction one of the most unique modern Porsches ever built: the 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS Panamericana Special, a one-of-one creation from Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program. Commissioned by Porsche Mexico, the special edition pays tribute to the brand’s history in La Carrera Panamericana while marking the final chapter of the 718 […]
RML Group Unveils Porsche-Based GT Hypercar with 920 HP
RML Group has revealed its long-awaited GT Hypercar, a road-and-track machine blending Le Mans-inspired performance with everyday usability. Built on decades of motorsport engineering, the hypercar, internally developed under project code P39, features a lightweight carbon body, race-tuned chassis and a bespoke powertrain developed in collaboration with Litchfield Motors. At its core, the GT Hypercar […]
Gunther Werks Unleashes 1,000 HP Slantnose-Inspired F-26
Gunther Werks lifted the curtain on its latest masterpiece, Project F-26, during Monterey Car Week. According to early reports, the 1,000 hp restomod draws direct inspiration from Porsche’s legendary Slantnose models like the 935 and 930 Turbo. Designed with a fighter jet’s aerodynamic silhouette in mind, its name nods to both speed and exclusivity, with […]
RUF Reveals 550 HP “Tribute,” a Modernized Air-Cooled Homage to the 911
RUF has revealed the Tribute during Monterey Car Week, a modern supercar built around a brand-new air-cooled engine—an homage to the 911 and to the brand’s six-decade history with the iconic Porsche platform. At its core is a 3.6L twin-turbo flat-six developed entirely in-house by RUF. The engine incorporates four-cam technology, variable cam timing, variable […]
Porsche Celebrates ANDIAL’s 50th Anniversary With Special 911 GT3 Livery
Porsche has unveiled a new 911 GT3 livery honoring the 50th anniversary of legendary U.S. motorsport outfit ANDIAL. Revealed at the Porsche Club of America Werks Reunion during Monterey Car Week, the commemorative wrap pays tribute to the iconic ANDIAL 935-L race car. Founded in 1975 by Arnold Wagner, Dieter Inzenhofer and Alwin Springer, ANDIAL […]
RM Sotheby’s to Auction One-of-One RUF CTR1 “Redbird”
RM Sotheby’s is set to offer one of the rarest RUF-built machines ever produced: the 1989 CTR1 Lightweight “Redbird.” Estimated to fetch as much as $5,000,000 USD, this exceptional example is one of only six Lightweights built and the only one finished in a bespoke Bordeaux Red paint-to-sample color. It was originally commissioned by a […]
Porsche Unveils Optimized 911 GT3 R for 2026 Race Season
Porsche has revealed an evolved version of the 911 GT3 R set to debut in 2026, building on the model’s proven global success with over 500 race starts and 420 podium finishes. While the engine and core platform remain unchanged, the updates focus on improved aerodynamics, suspension balance, drivability and endurance performance, especially for customer […]