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on February 5, 2023 by Admin in News

Rare 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 Looks Absolutely Stunning Finished in Amethyst Metallic

This thing is so gorgeous it could make even the owner of a brand-new GT3 RS turn green with envy.

There are many analogies we could use here, but let’s just say the flagship 911 nameplate is to Porsche what Thor’s hammer is to the god of thunder himself. Penned by Ferdinand Porsche’s grandson and namesake Ferdinand Alexander Porsche (or “Butzi”), the 911 made its first public appearance at the Frankfurt Motor Show of 1963.

It would’ve been called the 901 if it weren’t for Peugeot and their exclusive rights over car names made of three digits and a zero in the middle. This was only the case in France, but Porsche decided to change the model’s nomenclature altogether instead of simply renaming it for that particular market. The 911 was to replace the outgoing 356 – the company’s first car – and production commenced in September 1964.

Arriving on U.S. soil just five months later, the P-car’s earliest iteration had a rear-mounted, air-cooled flat-six displacing two liters, with a sensible 130 naturally aspirated ponies on tap. Capacity and power output grew steadily over the coming years, and Porsche went on to introduce the Targa variant come 1967. Initially, the firm wanted a traditional cabrio to accompany the coupe models and thus diversify the lineup.

However, concerns over increasingly stringent safety regulations in the U.S. led to the addition of a stainless-steel roll hoop right behind the seats. This gave birth to the body style we now know as Targa-top – not to be confused with T-top, which employs a central beam running from the windshield back to the roll bar (hence the “T”). An actual convertible was only made available in 1982.

Look, it would be hard for us to mention all the cool 911s released during the model’s production run in a single article, so what we’ll do instead is have a look at a generation viewed less favorably by the public. It comes right before the fabled 993-gen on Porsche’s historical timeline, and those of you who are well-versed in the marque’s convoluted naming system will have already figured we’re talking about the 964.

Taking the spot once occupied by the G-series Carrera 3.2, this incarnation of the 911 debuted for the model-year 1989 with an updated exterior, refined aerodynamics, and 85 percent new parts compared to its predecessor. It was offered as either a coupe, Targa-top, or cabriolet and with both a rear- and all-wheel drive configuration, dubbed Carrera 2 and Carrera 4, respectively.

As a matter of fact, the latter was the very first P-car to feature an AWD setup, which would send 31 percent of the engine’s force to the front wheels and 69 percent to the rear axle in normal driving conditions. A level fifty-fifty ratio would engage when things got slippery, and power was extracted from a 3.6-liter M64 mill good for up to 250 hp.

Arriving on the scene as a 1990 model, the RWD version could be bought with an optional Tiptronic four-speed automatic gearbox – another first for the 911 lineup. A five-speed manual came standard, and both Carreras were available in three body styles – coupe, Targa, and fully-fledged convertible. Things like ABS, power steering, and dual airbags have also appeared on the 964 for the first time.

Then there was the Turbo iteration launched for the model-year 1991. As Porsche hadn’t managed to develop a force-fed adaptation of their 3.6-liter boxer in time, they originally recycled the 3.3-liter from the 930 but with several improvements. It had 316 air-cooled horses on tap, yet that pales in comparison to the ultra-rare Turbo S unleashed a year later, which boasted almost 20 percent more grunt for a total of 376 hp.

The prayers of those who craved a turbocharged 3.6-liter were answered in January 1993 when the 964 Turbo finally ditched the aforementioned 3.3-liter powerhouse. It now offered up to 355 ponies and 384 pound-feet (520 Nm) of torque to play with, and it’s estimated that Porsche built approximately 1,500 units from ‘93 through ‘94.

Right then, let’s talk more specifically about the exemplar showcased in these photos. The German rarity features partial Classic Grey leather upholstery in the cabin, 18-inch Speedline wheels, and an Amethyst Metallic colorway that looks the part. Its original odo is said to have stopped working at some point in the past and was therefore replaced, but it’s stated that around 60k miles (97,000 km) were covered by this 911 Turbo in total.

In a few days’ time, the classic marvel will be changing hands at no reserve, so it could end up in your possession if your pockets are deep enough. The auctioning process is unfolding on Bring a Trailer as we speak, and one would need north of $300k to best the top bidder for the time being. In case that doesn’t sound like an issue, be sure to get in on the action before January 2, which is when the online auction is set to end.

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on February 4, 2023 by Admin in News

Porsche 911 ST Spied In Snowy Sweden

This is the second of four 911 heritage models.

Porsche is working on a family of three heritage versions of the 911 and the first one was the 911 Sport Classic. Word on the street is next in line is the 911 ST, which is expected to debut at some point this year. We have a batch of new spy photos of that 911 and you can browse through the photos in the gallery attached below.

This may seem like a regular 911 prototype but there are a few signs that tell us it is indeed the new ST version. Take for example the double-bubble roof, which is a touch we know from the 911 Sport Classic, the first member of the 911 heritage family. Center lock wheels can be seen on all four corners and this is a feature we’ve already seen on the Porsche 911 GT3 Touring.

Speaking of the GT3 Touring, the 911 ST will actually be based on that vehicle. If Porsche decides to keep the engine without tweaks – and this is what various sources say – the ST model will have a 4.0-liter flat-six engine under the bonnet with an output of 502 horsepower (374 kilowatts) and 346 pound-feet (469 Newton-meters) of torque. An automatic transmission seems certain at this point, though we don’t know whether the Stuttgart-based automaker will also sell a three-pedal version.

The 911 ST will be sold as a special edition model inspired by a small-run racing model from the early 1970s. The latter probably serves as an inspiration for some of the design features, including the Porsche Heritage emblem that is likely hidden under that black circle on the engine mesh cover at the back. Don’t expect huge design changes over a standard 911 GT3 Touring but there will surely be some retro-inspired touches here and there.

If our information is correct, we expect to see the 911 ST debut this year. This isn’t going to be the most exciting 911 heritage version, though, as there are reports about a revived 911 Carrera RS coming after the 911 ST.

^{_{Article Credits: Angel Sergeev
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on February 1, 2023 by Admin in News

Porsche (997.2) GT3 RS vs Porsche (992) GT3 RS

Two Porsche 911s with big wings and stickers. You call that progress?

Don’t judge a car by its decal package, young Padawan. Admittedly, the Top Trumps cards don’t make for progressive reading. See, the 2010 997.2 Generation GT3 RS possesses a 3.8-litre flat-six with 444bhp that revs to 8,500rpm. The 2022 equivalent, the 992 GT3 RS, has a 4.0-litre naturally-aspirated flat-six revving to 9,000rpm and produces 518bhp. The newer car is also nearly 100kg heavier. So, not much progress you’d think. But you’d be wrong. In the 12-year gap between these two RSs Porsche has managed to carve 44 seconds out of a Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time. Which is a lifetime in Ring speak and sensational progress.

Point taken. But how’s it got so much faster?

Well, they both stick steadfastly to the Porsche GT Division’s rulebook of using motorsport as the guiding light for hardcore road cars; with RS’ being harder and faster versions of the already hard and fast GT3s. The 997 arrived on the scene with standard centre-lock wheels, track-ready aero package, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, carbon brakes and the decals. The 992 has all of those things, it’s just been refined, honed and a made a hell of a lot more complicated. Especially when it comes to the aero department. You might have noticed the wing (hard to miss given it’s the largest rear wing to ever go on a 911) but there’s also countless lips, flicks and underfloor tunnels to gift the 992 860kg of downforce at 177mph. The 997.2 develops half that while going 186mph.

That all sounds a bit serious.

A car with DRS and hewed suspension normally is. Which makes the 997 refreshing. It’s remarkably approachable when put next to the 992. Yes, it’s serious, but simpler. A lot simpler. Open the door and you sit in wonderfully slim and supportive seats to admire the plain, functional Alcantara wrapped interior and open, upright glasshouse. The simple steering wheel is clutter free, allowing you to relax as you waggle the stubby little six-speed gearlever and admire the roll-cage filling the rear-view mirror. Meanwhile, in the 992, you’re confronted with a high, wide, complicated dash you have to peer over like a dog looking for scraps at a dinner table. Then there are buttons. Lots of buttons. Including four new dials on the steering wheel offering a handful of modes; nine stages of compression, rebound, e-diff plus various flavours of ESC. There’s no gearstick to waggle either, just PDK shift paddles with motorsport-derived magnet technology that snap with a satisfying click.

People say the 997.2 GT3 RS was peak RS. Is it?

Forums argue that the Four Point Oh may be the pinnacle, but the 3.8-litre is 98 per cent there and far more attainable. In the pricey world of Porsche attainability. But it still remains a jewel in the crown of motoring, led by the worshipped ‘Mezger’ engine (named after its creator, renowned Porsche engineer Hans Mezger) that has a chunter and gruffness at start up before progressing into a snarl at mid-revs that tunes up the harder you push it before singing a shrieky song of motorsport. It’s paired perfectly with a hefty, meaty clutch, graunchy but self-assured gearbox and telepathic steering. Thanks to an ultra-light single-mass flywheel, the needle on the rev gauge zips around like it’s had an electric shock as you heel and toe while burying your foot in the brakes. You can then use the roll and supple, well-damped suspension to lean on the wide, thick, sticky Michelin rubber to maximise the weight and traction over the back axle to throw yourself out a corner and at the horizon to the sound of a comical 8,500rpm.

Hang on, so is the 992 the right kind of progress?

Depends what you’re looking for. If you live for the stopwatch and are a track day monkey, hell yes. There’s never been an easier way to drive to a track, have a race car experience and drive to the pub to gloat about how many people you’ve overtaken. You just need your wits about you to hit its potential. But the latest 3RS isn’t as useable, having lost its frunk in favour of a race car’s radiator and having had its spring rates wound up it won’t favour a b-road. The 997 is a joy on the road and where it once was a wide car (having borrowed the Turbo bodyshell) now it’s suitably slender and narrow compared to the squat prop-like 992. Either way, both cars are going to go down in Porsche history as legends.

^{_{Article Credits: Rowan Horncastle
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on January 28, 2023 by Admin in News

Porsche 911 Turbo S Doesn’t Care About Lady Winter, Rides Custom on Aerodiscs

Much of North America might have seen one of the most frightful Christmas holidays of recent years, but that does not mean that lady Winter touched all corners of the United States.

Even in December, there are still southern (Cali) places where the temperature is well above freezing levels. As such, can anyone condemn us for sharing summer-like visions of Porsche 911 Turbo S sports cars dwelling right beside the ocean and its alluring beaches?

Hopefully, not too many good folks, as we have the peeps over at performance wheel specialist AL13 Wheels Design + Technik ready for yet another custom Porsche highlight reel, this time of the 992-series 911 Turbo S variety. And it is one for the ages, both in background and customization and personalization ideas.

As far as we can tell, this is another of those feisty RDB LA builds, although this time around, the aftermarket wheel specialist did not bother (too much) with the traditional social media shoutout toward the tuning venue. No worries, we have seen enough of their outrageous work – including 911 Turbos wrapped in minty green and with one side of the wheels in black while the other had opposing white attire.

Plus, this 992-series Porsche 911 Turbo S is unconventional from a different standpoint even if it is still related to the custom work done on the wheels. So, the body has a stunningly contrasting yet subtle feel thanks to a tame body shade and glossy black aerodynamic bits and pieces. Plus, the Turbo S has been naturally lowered to better fit the ‘outrageous’ AL13 C020-109R monoblock Aerodisc aftermarket wheels dressed up in a gloss polished finish.

By the way, the Carbon Aero Kit splashed on top of the OEM Porsche 911 Turbo S body was created by a little outlet called 9/Design, an offshoot of 1016Industries and the new “home of the world’s finest 100% carbon Porsche components.” Apparently, the carbon aero program can also modify the components in weave or forged carbon fiber if you need to further stand out in the 992-series crowd.

But enough with this 911. Just in case that is not your Porsche Turbo S cup of tea, the rivaling folks over at AG Luxury have a Satin Black alternative in the form of the Porsche 992 Turbo S x AGL43 SPEC3 prepared by their partners over at California Wheels. The forged aftermarket wheels have a Matte Brushed Grigio finish, plus Matte Polished lips, and chrome hardware to bode well for the rest of the custom body treatment.

And, as a quick reminder, the 992 series of the iconic Porsche 911 was introduced in late 2018. The flagship Turbo S, meanwhile, appeared almost two years ago (March 2020). It sported a twin-turbocharged 3.7-liter flat-six mill that was good for 641 hp and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft), which is more than enough to hit 62 mph (100 kph) in as little as just 2.4 seconds!

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on January 26, 2023 by Admin in News

992 Porsche 911 GT3 Parades Its PTS ‘Desert’ Tan and Matching HRE 300 Wheel

It is almost the end of the year and while some parts of North America are clad in snow up to the tip of the roof, others still bask in a mild and mannered suntan. Or is it desert bronze?

Porsche has some of the coolest rides out there. They are worthy of any bucket list, and in the United States, you need at least $57,500 if you want the most affordable 2023 model year around. And that still only brings you a compact Macan crossover SUV instead of one of the company’s legendary sports cars.

But if money is no object of concern, I would immediately strike out with a $162,700 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS, my personal dream car. Alas, some folks are of a different opinion, and maybe they feel that a $169,700 GT3 (with or without the Touring package) is a much better, motorsport-inspired deal. And they may be right, at least as far as this 911 example (that we are about to show you) is concerned.

Self-described as the “largest dealer for the world’s top brands,” Miami, Florida-based Wheels Boutique is showing us why lady Winter has less power down South. Complete with palm trees, green bushes, impeccable roads, and absolutely no trace of snow, even if we are currently in between Santa’s Christmas gifts and the New Year’s Eve resolutions.

Anyway, you already know mine – hit the lotto enough times to get the cash for that aforementioned Targa – but I feel the owner of this 992-series Porsche 911 GT3 has already left mundane concerns behind (him or her). Now, such trifle matters as the exact desert hue of this PTS unit are of little consequence, especially when the aftermarket outlet was careful to fit this ‘track weapon’ with a paint-to-sample shade that got matched by the HRE 300 ‘classic’ aftermarket wheels.

And the lips are chromed, just to show that some people still remember the times when brushed or polished was all you could get on a set of aftermarket wheels. Oh, how the times have changed, ever since. And the same can be said about the 992-series Porsche 911 GT3. So, as a reminder, let us talk a little bit about technical specifications, as well.

The latest iteration of the high-performance homologation variant of the Porsche 911 sports car was revealed almost a year ago (February 2021) with the same engine as its predecessor, a 4.0-liter flat-six. But it was updated to deliver up to 503 hp and 470 Nm (347 lb-ft) of tongue-biting twisting torque, which was enough to thunder out to 62 mph (100 kph) in just 3.4 seconds.

And if that is not enough, there is now also the $223,800 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, of course, with twice the downforce, 518 hp, and a 296 kph (184 mph) top speed!