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Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Makes a Strong Case For Manual Cars At The Autobahn

Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Makes a Strong Case For Manual Cars At The Autobahn

This manual Porsche 911 GT3 Touring goes over 190 mph on the Autobahn, makes a strong case for stick shift cars

The Porsche 911 GT3 is the ultimate, normally-aspirated 911 and the YouTube channel AutoTopNL recently got its hands on a 992 GT3 Touring – the more street-oriented, “less shouty” version of the normally-aspirated track weapon, without the crazy aero. And while race tracks are the home of the GT3, here, we see how capable the wingless version is, on the Autobahn. Is the “purest 911” capable enough, in the age of turbocharged performance cars?

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How Fast Can A 750-Horsepower Porsche 911 Turbo S Deliver A Christmas Tree?

How Fast Can A 750-Horsepower Porsche 911 Turbo S Deliver A Christmas Tree?

Despite hitting 175 mph, it is still not the fastest tree delivery out there!

Decorating the Christmas tree and then waiting for Santa to deliver his gifts can be hard for any kid out there. Hennessey however has another problem: it wants to know how fast can you deliver a Christmas tree in a 750 horsepower beast?

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The Greatest Luxury Performance Sedans We Never Got

The Greatest Luxury Performance Sedans We Never Got

12 luxury performance sedans, car manufacturers deprived us of that could have been great hits

Performance luxury sedans are the perfect middle ground for those seeking comfort, practicality and performance in a single package. And while we have gotten plenty of great examples like the BMW M5, Mercedes AMG GT63, Porsche Panamera, and others, there are those that came to us as concepts, but never delivered in the real world. Here are the most prominent culprits.

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Best Cars Of 2021

Best Cars Of 2021

Our list is made up of some of the most significant models that stood out this year

With the pandemic still looming over our heads, 2021 was a pretty action-packed year for the auto industry. Sure, you had challenges, with automakers having to contend with issues like chip shortages, causing delays to consumers. But regardless, the show had to go on and we got some pretty cool cars making their debut, predominantly towards the latter half of 2021.

Let’s get one thing out of the way, 2021 really was also the year, when the market as a whole began to embrace EV’s and you could see several automakers both the legacy as well as EV startups bring several new models to market. Having said that, we did see some pretty cool ICE cars, also make their debut. Now there were several cars that made headlines this year, it was very difficult to pick out the best ones, but the cars on this list definitely stood out. Here’s our list of some of the most highly anticipated and important cars that were unveiled in 2021.

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This Porsche 959 Prototype Is One of Very Few Surviving Examples In Existence

This Porsche 959 Prototype Is One of Very Few Surviving Examples In Existence

Most of the 959 prototypes were destroyed, and then there’s this one with an interesting and unique story

Developing a car from scratch starts with some drawing and calculations, then the building of test prototypes, then pre-production cars, and eventually the pilot production vehicles. Most of the time, test prototypes are usually destroyed when their use has been exceeded, yet here we are looking at a test prototype of the Porsche 959 – a car that is believed to be one of the few surviving examples of the F-Series prototypes from 1985. It’s currently listed for sale on Mechatronik for an undisclosed price, but is It truly authentic?

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Porsche 911 Sport Classic Caught Testing

Porsche 911 Sport Classic Caught Testing

Probably the last testing sessions before its February debut

Porsche brought back the "Sports Classic" name with the Porsche 911 997 generation as a successor for the iconic Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS. Now, the name will be used once again, and an official launch for the new generation Porsche 911 992 Sport Classic is rumored for February 2022.

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Watch The Porsche 911 Turbo S Step Out Of Its Comfort Zone And Challenge The GT2 RS And The GT3

Watch The Porsche 911 Turbo S Step Out Of Its Comfort Zone And Challenge The GT2 RS And The GT3

The Porsche 911 Turbo S takes the fight to the track-focused GT2 RS and the GT3

The folks at Carwow came up with yet another interesting mix of cars for a series of races. The contenders this time were three Porsches, namely, the 992 911 Turbo S, the 991 911 GT2 RS, and the 992 911 GT3. The Turbo S and the GT2 RS have twin turbos, unlike the naturally aspirated GT3, but only the Turbo S had an all-wheel-drive system here. With so many factors playing a role, which car do you think will come out with bragging rights?

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2022 Porsche 911 GT3 By Manthey-Racing

2022 Porsche 911 GT3 By Manthey-Racing

No changes were made under the hood, but the aerodynamic upgrades should be enough to make this beast even faster around the track

With 502 horsepower and 346 pound-feet of torque under the hood and a Nurburgring time improved by 17 seconds when compared to its predecessor, the new 911 GT3 is a car that needs no improvement. But, the guys over at Manthey Racing found a way to further improve the performance of the new 911 GT3 - with absolutely no upgrades made under the hood.

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2023 Porsche 911 Turbo Facelift spied for the first time

2023 Porsche 911 Turbo Facelift spied for the first time

An updated Porsche 911 Turbo has been spotted testing. It brings subtle, but interesting exterior updates

The Porsche 911 is currently in its eighth generation, internally dubbed the 992. The current generation debuted in 2019, with the 911 Turbo debuting in March 2020, and as always, followed the philosophy “evolution, not revolution”. Fast-forward to the end of 2021 and we have spy footage, which shows an updated version of the 992 Turbo testing in the snow. Here’s what we see.

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2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo

2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo

The 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo introduces more power and rear-wheel drive to the more sensible version of the Taycan

The Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo is the more practical version of Porsche’s first, modern-day EV. More importantly, from 2022, both body styles get a GTS version. The Porsche Taycan GTS is already shaping up to be right in the middle of the Taycan lineup, in terms of price and performance, but it also brings a bit more excitement. Find out how, below.

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Fastest Electric Cars in the World

Fastest Electric Cars in the World

Some of these electric cars come with ridiculous specs and seem too good to be true!

There is no dearth of electric cars in the market now. We aren’t just talking about the urban commuters, but also fast electric cars. There are many new automakers that start their electric car journey with fast cars or electric supercars. Companies like Estrema, Aspark, and even Tesla, for that matter, came up with fast electric sports cars or electric supercars. While some have faded into oblivion after showing us promising concepts, some have weathered the storm and are either into production or will enter production.

Here’s a list of the eight fastest electric cars in the world today that are in the production stage or about to enter production. Some of these fast cars are from mainstream automakers, some from established EVmakers, and some from new start-ups.

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2022 Porsche Taycan GTS

2022 Porsche Taycan GTS

The 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS proves that being in the middle is not always a bad thing

Although Porsche’s most definitive model is the 911, these days it’s the Taycan that often steals the show. Porsche’s first, modern-day EV gave the Tesla Model S a worthy competitor from an established brand and now, the Porsche Taycan is blessed by the GTS moniker. How does it stack up to the rest of the lineup and does GTS still stand for the sweet spot in Porsche’s lineup?

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2022 Porsche 911 GT3 70 Years Porsche Australia Edition

2022 Porsche 911 GT3 70 Years Porsche Australia Edition

It gets a special paint inspired by the first Porsche 356 imported to Australia

Porsche was founded back in 1931, and 20 years later, on November 1st, 1951 it started to sell cars on the Australian market. The first car introduced to the Australians was the Porsche 356. Now, 70 years later, Porsche marks the event with the launch of the special 911 GT3 70 Years Porsche Australia Edition - a car inspired, of course, by the 356.

The model is based on the 911 GT3 with Touring Package and it is the first special edition ever created by Porsche for the Australian market.

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Drag Race: Porsche 911 Carrera vs BMW M3 Competition - Which Car Will Claim Supremacy?

Drag Race: Porsche 911 Carrera vs BMW M3 Competition - Which Car Will Claim Supremacy?

Is the entry-level Porsche 911 fast enough to beat the more powerful, top-spec BMW M3?

The Porsche 911 is known to be a driver’s car. Lately, we’ve seen various 911 models dominate the drag strip as well. But, is the base 911 Carrera also in the same league? Mat Watson from Carwow finds out by pitting it against the BMW M3 Competition for a series of straight-line races. The BMW makes 125 horses more than the Porsche, but it is also almost 500 pounds heavier. Which car do you think will win?

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Drag Race: Toyota GR Supra Vs Porsche Cayman GTS Vs Alpine A110 S

Drag Race: Toyota GR Supra Vs Porsche Cayman GTS Vs Alpine A110 S

Can the French, mid-engine Alpine A110 S play with some of the best sports cars Germany and Japan have to offer? Find out below

Carwow is back with another one of its epic drag races and this one actually makes quite a bit of sense. Ever since the Alpine A110 S came out, we have been wondering how the French mid-engine sports car would fare against some of the hottest sports cars, currently on sale. The British YouTube channel provides the answer, courtesy of a Porsche 718 Cayman GTS and a Toyota GR Supra.

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Porsche Adds New Classic Colors To Its Paint-To-Sample Program

Porsche Adds New Classic Colors To Its Paint-To-Sample Program

Porsche takes exclusivity to the next level. Over 160 new colors available, with some classic ones making a comeback

Porsche is a car manufacturer that prides itself not only with first-class engineering, but also exclusivity. Porsche Exclusive Manifaktur has recognized the increased demand for custom colors, in recent years and has introduced the new Paint to Sample and Paint to Sample Plus options. After Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program, this is the next step in exclusivity for the German carmaker.

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TechArt's Porsche 911 Targa Is Ready To Respond To 911 Calls

TechArt’s Porsche 911 Targa Is Ready To Respond To 911 Calls

Will it actually join the fleet of the German police?

TechArt got its hands on the Porsche 911 Targa and turned it into a police car. Don’t expect it to enter actual police duty, though. This tuned and dressed-up 911 Targa is a project between TechArt and TUNE IT! SAFE!, and it serves as a sort of symbolism for a worthwhile tuning initiative. That’s because this special Porsche 911 Targa is a showcase that, according to TechArt and TUNE IT! SAFE!, "shows that appealing creative tuning does not have to be in conflict with legal requirements."

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2023 Porsche 911 Safari Prototype Surfaces Yet Again

2023 Porsche 911 Safari Prototype Surfaces Yet Again

Don’t dismiss the high riding 911 Safari just yet. These latest spy shots prove that Porsche really is upto something

The Safari name has a rich legacy in Porsche’s history. As any die-hard aficionado of the German marque will tell you that it is a name that is of significant importance, given the pedigree it earned during its stint in rallying.

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The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Is the Fastest Street-Legal Cayman Ever

The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Is the Fastest Street-Legal Cayman Ever

Porsche has finally given the Cayman some serious performance upgrades and an engine out of a 911 GT3 Racing Cup Car

Porsche has taken the wraps off of their all-new 718 Cayman GT4 RS at the LA Auto Show, and this new model is the flagship offering in the Cayman lineup.

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The Porsche 718 Cayman EV Won't Lose That Mid-Engine Driving Dynamic

The Porsche 718 Cayman EV Won’t Lose That Mid-Engine Driving Dynamic

Porsche is, quite literally, setting the standard for electric sports cars

When Porsche revealed the electric Mission R Concept, it was billed as a preview of a one-maker racer, but it also previewed – to a small extent – what we can expect from the upcoming electric Porsche 718. In fact, the Mission R Concept was based on a highly modified version of the current 718’s chassis and even featured similar dimensions to the current road-going sports cars. And it’s because of this car that the next-gen electric 718 Cayman and Boxster will set the standard for how a modern sports car can transition into electrification without losing what matters the most – its driving dynamic.

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