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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 16, 2024

Porsche Celebrates 25 Years Of The Iconic 911 GT3

Ahead of its anticipated 911 GT series release, Porsche honors the GT3. Over the past 25 years, Porsche’s 911 GT3 has built an ongoing legacy of performance and precision rooted in motorsport history. Introduced in 1999, the first 911 GT3 sent waves throughout the automotive world by setting a lap time at the Nürburgring under eight minutes. The winning recipe combined lightweight engineering with a naturally aspirated 3.6L flat-six engine. As a rear-wheel drive, track-oriented 911, it captured the joy of experiencing raw performance on the road. From adjustable aero to a stripped-down cabin, the first production model marked Porsche’s to a promise to purist that has remained a defining quality of the GT3 family. Over the years, Porsche evolved the GT3 lineup, highlighting incremental horsepower and torque gain throughout each generation. In 2004, the GT3 made its U.S. debut with more horsepower, advanced suspension systems, and lighter materials. This also marked the introduction of Porsche's first ceramic composite brakes. These upgrades allowed the GT3 to accelerate faster and handle sharper corners, both on and off the track. By the 997 generation in 2006, the GT3 placed itself into a whole new category of sports cars with 400-horsepower and the introduction of Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). This generation also debuted a traction control system and a "SPORT" mode that offered drivers more control for spirited driving. Even with added tech and factory options, aluminum body parts and track tires guaranteed that the GT3 stayed light on its feet. The game-changing arrival of the 991-generation GT3 in 2013 saw Porsche adopt a seven-speed PDK transmission, rear-axle steering, and a 475 horsepower engine that redlined at 9,000 RPM. These upgrades pushed the GT3’s boundaries while maintaining its track-focused DNA. Porsche has since continued to fine-tune every detail, with the latest GT3 completing Nürburgring lap times nearly 45 seconds faster than the original model. After 25 years, the Porsche 911 GT3 remains a benchmark both on and off the track, incorporating race-bred engineering with cutting-edge technology for those who crave a pure driving experience. As Porsche celebrates 25 years of the 911 GT3, view all Porsche 911 GT3s for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Porsche 911 GT3s For Sale Source: Porsche

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 15, 2024

Porsche Teases The Unveiling Of Its First GT Model Of The...

Mark your calendars! For decades, Porsche has established itself as a fierce contender in the automotive world, built and developed directly from motorsports. And while it has grown to feature a well-rounded lineup of models that fit the needs of any lifestyle, its GT cars are what really drives the brand and its passionate community of owners and enthusiasts. Well, Porsche just made huge waves in the industry as it just announced the upcoming unveiling of its first GT model of the new 911 generation. Scheduled for October 18th at 6:30 EST, the world premiere will feature insights from Andreas Preuninger, Director of the GT model line, joined by legendary Porsche ambassadors Walter Röhrl and Jörg Bergmeister. Those looking to catch the unveiling live can head to the Porsche Newsroom or tune in via YouTube and LinkedIn, with the event available to stream on-demand afterward. The launch is set to showcase an exciting look at two different variants from Porsche’s GT department in Flacht, with a key focus on individuality and emotion. Porsche continues to hint that both versions come packed with innovative features and details, likely raising the bar for driving experiences. As the 911 evolves, the GT lineup’s debut highlights Porsche’s passion for elevating performance, keeping fans on the edge of their seats for what’s next. View all Porsche GT cars for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Porsche GT Cars For Sale Source: Porsche

By Tyler Rampersaud – October 11, 2024

Porsche 911 Sales Increase By 36.9% In Q3 2024

A revamped lineup spells solid results for Porsche in the third quarter. After celebrating its 75th anniversary last year, as well as the 60th anniversary of the legendary Porsche 911, 2024 has been a year of transformative change for Porsche. The iconic luxury performance manufacturer revealed a new version of its Panamera luxury sedan and wagon, as well as a new version of the Taycan, including the ultra performance-oriented Taycan Turbo GT, the all-electric version of the Macan, and a new version of the 911, including the first hybrid 911, the new Porsche 911 Carrera GTS. Porsche’s revamped product lineup has proved a success as the brand’s U.S. sales results for the third quarter of 2024 are now in the books. In the quarter, Porsche delivered 19,350 cars for United States customers, and while that number represents a 3.2 percent decrease from last year’s number and a 4 percent decrease year-to-date, some of Porsche’s revamped models are beginning to show their potential for success as deliveries begin. With 5,339 U.S. deliveries of the Porsche 911 in the quarter, the sales of the model in the quarter increased by 36.9 percent compared to the same quarter of last year. In addition, the 718’s sales increased by 36.4 percent in the quarter compared to last year’s Q3 number. With new models getting ready to hit the road, Porsche expects to finish 2024 strong. View All Porsche 911s For Sale

By Tyler Rampersaud – September 16, 2024

992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Price, Specs, Photos & Review

The pinnacle of Porsche’s race-ready 911 is back with a vengeance. With the revolutionarily improved performance of the 992 generation of the Porsche 911 GT3, enthusiasts, drivers, and collectors worldwide were shocked. Innovations like the swan-neck wing, more lightweight construction than before, and the incredible 502 horsepower squeezed out of the naturally-aspirated 4.0-liter boxer-6 engine Porsche gave the 911 GT3 meant that on our hands was the best Porsche 911 GT3 yet. But naturally, it’s human to want more, and as soon as we learned about the Porsche 992 911 GT3, we wanted to know just how ferocious the 2023 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS would be, and now, we have found out with the long-awaited reveal of the new 911 GT3 RS. For the 2025 model year, the new 992.2 generation of the Porsche 911 has been unveiled, and while the 911 GT3 RS has continued production, it's currently the only way to get your hands on a GT Porsche 992 991, as the Porsche 911 GT3 has not yet been announced for the 992.2 generation, but the Porsche 911 992.1 GT3 RS is still available. 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Price The price of the new 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS starts at $241,300, which is significantly more expensive than its GT3 counterpart. Here in the United States, the GT3 MSRP started at $161,100. Since the new RS version makes use of much more carbon fiber, is much more powerful, and is more technologically advanced as a whole, The 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS price will cost quite a bit more if you want to unequivocally dominate the track, and even more if you want the Weissach Package on a 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS for sale that adds tons of exposed carbon-fiber to the exterior, as well as experience more precise-feeling gear changes with magnet technology in the PDK shift paddles. View All 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RSs For Sale 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Review When compared to the already-incredible 992 Porsche 911 GT3 specs, the 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS review is simply more. The swan-neck wing is much bigger and much more dramatic, and the body features more, bigger, and more detailed vents, fins, and aerodynamics. More than 1,500 simulations and 250 hours in the wind tunnel means that the downforce, even compared to the 992.1 GT3, is tripled. The front wing is fully active and can rotate by as much as 80 degrees, and the hood outlet pushes the air to the sides, where it is further pushed by the fins on the roof. The swan-neck-mounted wing, which reaches higher than the roof of the car features both a fixed panel and an active panel, and like an F1 car, the 911 GT3 RS features a Drag Reduction System (DRS) for maximum speed. In addition, Porsche achieved the impossible by making the 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS horsepower even more than it was before. 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Specs Because of the incredible power of the 911 GT3’s engine, Porsche focused on aerodynamics and weight reduction in the new GT3 RS to make the 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS specs even better than the GT3 counterpart. It features more carbon fiber than ever, even going to the doors, which saves around 10 pounds by switching materials. Even still, Porsche was able to work 16 more horsepower out of the 4.0-liter boxer-6, so the 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS horsepower is 518 compared to the GT3’s 502 horsepower. On a long straight on your favorite race track, the 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS top speed is 184 mph, and when coming out of a tight corner, the 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 0-60 is just 3 seconds flat. While the 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 1/4 mile time is just 10.9 seconds, the car has proved its ability in one of the most respectable ways the automotive industry knows: the 992 GT3 RS Nürburgring lap time is 6:44.848. Bringing all that power to a stop are the 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS brakes, which are thicker and larger brake discs at the front, with 6-piston aluminum monoblock fixed calipers. Also available are Porsche's Ceramic Composite Brakes, with 16-inch front discs and 15-inch rear discs. The car comes standard with light-alloy center-locking wheels, which are 20 inches at the front and 21 inches at the back, wrapped in incredibly grippy street-legal yet racing-ready Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, sized 275/35 R20 at the front and 335/30 R21 at the back. 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Specs Price: $223,800 Engine: 4.0-liter boxer-6 Transmission: 7-speed PDK Horsepower: 518 hp Torque: 342 lb/ft 0-60 mph: 3.0 s ¼ mile: 10.9 s Top Speed: 184 mph Nürburgring Lap Time: 6:44.848 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Engine Porsche, by some engineering miracle, manages to squeeze even more incredible amounts of power out of the 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS engine, which is a boxer-6 4.0-liter naturally aspirated unit. That’s right, this car makes no use of turbochargers or superchargers, as is ever so common in the automotive world, especially when it comes to high-performance vehicles. All on its own, the 992 GT3 RS makes 518 horsepower, and it does so in part by going all the way up to a screaming 9,000 rpm. 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Transmission Because of all the power and racing-ready performance of the new 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, the car makes use of a 7-speed PDK that any driver will be able to keep up with on the track. It shifts lightning quick and allows for the driver to reach the car’s full potential without having to be an expert. Of course, a manual would be tons of fun, but the performance of the car, as with many cars at this echelon of performance, is best handled with the 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS transmission, and the PDK was wisely chosen by its engineers. 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Interior Here, you’ll find that the 992 generation of the Porsche 992 GT3 RS is purely designed for the track. You’ll find that the seats are incredibly lightweight and make use of microfiber cloth, and the steering wheel features unprecedented levels of adjustment, from the suspension to the differential to something you would usually only find in a race car: a traction control setting with 7 different positions, and the ability to turn it completely off. You won’t find the 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS interior easy to use on the road, as Porsche has eliminated the front cargo area in favor of aerodynamics, and the standard-featured Clubsport package on the car involves the installation of a fire extinguisher, and in most markets, a roll cage. 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Standout Features It seems there’s no limit to what Porsche will do in the name of speed. With a fully-active front wing and a swan-neck wing that absolutely dwarfs the one featured on the current 911 GT3, Porsche went all-out with aerodynamics. The enormous rear wing features a fixed panel and one that is active to configure downforce needs when they are most necessary and guide air flowing over the car to go exactly where it needs to. From front to back, features like the front fender vents, roof-mounted fins, and more make sure no air that comes in contact with the new GT3 RS hinders it performance. Available with the Weissach package, you can save nearly 18 more pounds of weight by opting for forged magnesium wheels. The car also features an F1-like Drag Reduction system for incredible speed on any track’s straightaways, and features like suspension that’s more adjustable than ever to be one of if not the best handling and performing roadgoing Porsche 911 ever. What are the differences between the Porsche 911 GT3 and the Porsche 911 GT3 RS? The 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS expanded on the performance achievements of the already formidable 992 Porsche 911 GT3. The high-downforce, aerodynamically-efficient swan-neck wing has been improved to be larger for greater downforce, and active to adapt to various on-track situations. In addition, the engine is more powerful, and the car is more lightweight, resulting in a faster, more agile vehicle overall. How much does a Porsche 911 GT3 RS cost? The MSRP of a new 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS starts at $241,300, plus the cost of options like the Weissach Package, Paint to Sample, and others. However, if you're looking to score one of these ultra-exclusive high-performance cars on the second-hand market, examples are available, albeit for a premium. 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS examples for sale second hand often cost upwards of $400,000. Is the Porsche 911 Turbo S or the 911 GT3 RS faster? With its more powerful twin-turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive, the Porsche 911 Turbo S is faster in a straight line and boasts supercar-like qualities. However, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS is aimed at drivers seeking a purist-focused, track-ready driver's car experience. The car features a naturally-aspirated engine, lightweight construction, and impressive aerodynamics, making it a marvel on challenging circuits and winding roads. View All Porsche 911 GT3 RS For Sale " width="680"> Images Sourced From Porsche

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By Jordan Aquistapace – September 06, 2024

Check Out This 1-of-1 PTS "Nashy Blue" Porsche 911 Dakar ...

Sean Wotherspoon is back for another incredible Porsche creation. Alongside perfecting performance for both the road and track through its lineup of sports cars and SUVs, Porsche is also renowned for its focus on personalization and delivering dream cars to its owners worldwide. With Porsche's Paint-to-Sample program, customers are given an infinite color palette that features everything from vibrant historic hues to one-of-one shades developed in-house. One person who knows all about PTS is design and streetwear aficionado Sean Wotherspoon, who has previously worked with Porsche on colorful projects like his Taycan 4 Cross Turismo Art Car. Wotherspoon is making waves in the Porsche community after recently taking to Instagram to reveal a very special Porsche 911 Dakar. @thnwmd Configured in collaboration with Ferdinand Ahorner (@ferdinand_ahorner), Sean Wotherspoon debuted the brand-new, off-road-inspired 911 in a shade specially made only for his Taycan Art Car. Shying away from any of the other endless options from Porsche's color palette, the 911 Dakar features Sean's "Nashy Blue" paint color. Both Sean and Ferry spent countless hours meticulously configuring the Dakar, from contrast stitching to the choice of a gloss white wheel color, and everything in between. Inside, the cabin features a clean white leather base with a pop of color and heritage from the black and blue houndstooth inserts. @thnwmd Viewed truly as a one-of-one Porsche 911 Dakar, Sean Wotherspoon expressed his gratitude and love for the Porsche brand by saying, " Such an absolute honor, I can’t wait for Nash to see it in person! Shout out to Porsche Exclusive, and the entire team in Weissach! Thank you endlessly for the opportunity Ferry!" Check out all the Porsche 911 Dakars for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Porsche 911 Dakars For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sean Wotherspoon (@sean_wotherspoon) Source: @sean_wotherspoon / Photos: @thnwmd

By Tyler Rampersaud – September 06, 2024

The Story Behind The Very First Porsche 911 Turbo

Porsche looks back on the special story of the very first 911 Turbo. Porsche is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 911 Turbo, which has spent the last half-century blossoming into one of the world’s most respected performance car nameplates and expanded to offering Turbo versions of Porsche’s other cars. Over 50 years ago, on August 29, 1974, the very first series production Porsche 911 Turbo was given by Ferry Porsche as a gift. Specifically, that gift was given to his sister, Louise Piëch, for her 70th birthday. Being the very first Porsche 911 Turbo, the one-off that was given to Louise didn’t feature the widened fenders the 911 Turbo would become known for, but it did feature the “whale tail” spoiler. In its time, the 930-generation Porsche 911 Turbo with its 3.0-liter engine was Germany’s fastest production vehicle. However, Louise Piëch’s car featured a 2.7-liter supercharged engine. Born in 1904, Louise Piëch was the daughter of Porsche’s founder, Ferdinand Porsche. Their father was a well known design engineer in the auto industry with a passion for performance. Her 16th birthday present was the Austro-Daimler AD 35 “Louise Wagen” open-top touring car. Louise even participated in racing, driving a supercharged Mercedes in racing events in 1927. Also having a passion for hunting and painting, Louise Piëch married attorney Anton Piëch in 1928. Louise spent time as a housewife, albeit with her finger on the pulse of Porsche and her husband being instrumental in Porsche’s legal affairs. However, after World War 2, Louise Piëch would become responsible for caring for the entire family, and for getting Porsche’s business up and running. With the help of Volkswagen, Porsche emerged with the 356 in 1948. Long after being gifted the first Porsche 911 Turbo in 1974, Louise would have a passion for sports cars, and for driving the Porsche 911 into her 90s. She passed away in 1999, remembered as one of the most instrumental people in the story of Porsche, very deserving of the role as custodian of the very first Porsche 911 Turbo. View All Porsche 911 Turbos For Sale d Image Source: Porsche

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 29, 2024

Porsche Unveils New "Camp 911 Namibia" Off-Road 911 Dakar...

The Porsche 911 Dakar embarks on an incredible adventure. The Porsche 911 Dakar is unlike any other production 911, with its unique off-road capability and adventure-ready ethos. Porsche has decided to put its adventuring ability to the test, making it the star of a new Porsche Travel Experience in Namibia. The experience is set to take place in September 2024, but months earlier, preparations are being made to account for the African country’s unique natural environments. Camp 911 Namibia, as it’s called, will feature a variety of challenges for drivers to take on behind the wheel of the unique Porsche 911 Dakar. These include gravel roads, which put strenuous demands on the tires of any off-road vehicle, loose terrain, enormous dust clouds, unique wildlife, and more. Remote locations and unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences and sights are the rewards, but they don’t come without risk. The Porsche 911 Dakar’s unparalleled versatility among performance cars, along with the planning done ahead of the travel experience, has made it possible for participants of Camp 911 Namibia to experience all the Atlantic Ocean beach, desert, and savannah environments have to offer, all behind the wheel of one of the most unique Porsche 911 variants to ever be made. With this unique new experience, the breadth of the Porsche 911 Dakar’s ability can truly shine. View All Porsche 911 Dakars For Sale Image Source: Porsche

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 14, 2024

New Porsche 911 World Record Documentary To Premiere At M...

Porsche captures an incredible record-breaking moment. The Porsche 911 is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable and celebrated sports cars, with its unforgettable, essentially unchanged silhouette and formula that hasn’t changed much either in its 60 years of existence. However, the Porsche 911 is not just a favorite of fans worldwide. It’s also one of the most versatile performance cars in the world. Highlighting its versatility prominently is the off-road capable 911 Dakar, inspired by historic 911s that raced the Paris-Dakar Rally with its all-terrain-ready character. However, another Porsche 911 showed off the sports car’s go-anywhere character in an even more dramatic way. Romain Dumas drove it to become the highest earthbound vehicle yet by reaching the summit of the tallest volcano in the world, Ojos de Salado. The feat culminated over four years of effort, with three attempts by two cars, all to achieve the elusive record. Porsche captured the behind-the-scenes moments that led up to the incredible record-setting feat, and the documentary, which will debut at this year’s Monterey Car Week, is named after the car that broke the record. Edith Volcano Ascent is a 50-minute documentary filmed by Niko Myyrä that starts with the creation of the first car, following the driver and the team that came together to beat the previous record held for 16 years. The documentary will premiere at Monterey’s Golden State Theater, with limited tickets available for guests to see the full story behind the Porsche 911’s most unique and epic record-breaking achievement for the first time. In addition to seeing the documentary upon its release, guests of the premiere will receive a piece of memorabilia to mark the special occasion. You can watch the trailer for the documentary now to see the Porsche 911 go where no other car has. View All Porsche 911s For Sale

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 13, 2024

New One-Off Porsche 911 S/T In PTS "Dani Blue" Revealed

Porsche enthusiasts use color to tell captivating stories. Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur lets collectors and owners turn Porsche’s iconic and unforgettable performance cars into beacons of personal expression and style, and the results are automotive dreams come true. One of the latest is a new example of the Porsche 911 S/T, the highly exclusive driver’s car that pairs peak naturally aspirated power with a manual transmission, classic styling, and pared-back driver-focused elegance. Built to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Porsche 911, only 1,963 of them will be made, and this example adds even more exclusivity, being part of Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program. It’s owned by Kentucky-based horse breeder and passionate Porsche enthusiast Jorge Carnicero. Its most prominent feature is its vivid color, a bespoke shade called Dani Blue, which was developed by Color & Trim designer Daniela Milošević, who the color is also named after. Paired with Graphite leather, the Pepita houndstooth fabric inside the car also features a complementing blue color. The special bespoke 911 S/T will be one of Porsche’s highlights at this year’s Monterey Car Week. Carnicero wanted a blue car, as blue is his favorite color. The development of the color began with four “paint frogs,” or miniature Porsche 911 speed forms painted in iconic blue hues. Enamel Blue was the favorite of the bunch, the color of a Porsche 901 (which would be renamed the 911) from 1964. Enamel Blue was then adapted and redeveloped to be more modern, making the color slightly darker and more vivid, and thus, it became Dani Blue. The interior is full of easter eggs, including an embossed “Dani” on the side of the dashboard, nodding to the namesake woman behind the color. With its commemorative driver’s car excellence, hair-raising performance, and exclusivity that puts it among the most desired Porsche models on the market, the Porsche 911 S/T is truly something special in Porsche’s legendary sports car lineup. However, Jorge Carnicero took it further by creating a one-off masterpiece with his dream color, showing what makes the Sonderwunsch program so special for enthusiasts. View All Porsche 911s For Sale Image Source: Porsche

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 08, 2024

Singer Brings Its Turbocharged Porsche 911 Restorations T...

Singer Automotive Design brings its Turbocharged family together. Known for its reimaginations of classic Porsche 911s, Singer Vehicle Design is celebrated for its expertise in modernizing one of the automotive world’s most cherished legends. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first Porsche 911 Turbo, one of the biggest milestones in the Porsche 911’s history, Singer brought together the breadth of its Turbocharged Porsche 911 restorations for a “family portrait.” These include Singer Turbocharged Coupe, Cabriolet, Targa, and Slantnose Coupe restorations, all of which started life as a 964-generation Porsche 911. Each car is a re-imagination that pays homage to what makes the original 911 special, inspired by and made to the client’s requests. However, the Slantnose variant is the most exclusive, with only 25 allocations for Slantnose Coupe restorations that have all been spoken for. The cars are powered by an evolved iteration of their original legendary Mezger flat-six engines. Twin variable-geometry turbochargers achieve 510 horsepower, all sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, traction control, and electronic stability control developed with Bosch help modernize the driving character of the undeniable classic icon. Together, the entire Turbocharged Singer Porsche 911 family pays a beautiful homage to a half-century-old legend in the automotive world. View All Singer Porsche 911s For Sale Image Source: Singer Vehicle Design

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