Porsche News

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

A collage of various Porsche sports cars from different eras, displayed in outdoor and indoor settings, highlighting Porsche Masterpieces: The Sonderwunsch & Exclusive Manufaktur Legacy through diverse models and designs.

By Khris Bharath – May 29, 2025

Porsche Masterpieces: The Sonderwunsch & Exclusive Manufa...

It all began with a rather humble request back in 1955. Industrialist Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach wanted a rear windshield wiper for his 356 A Coupé. Certainly an unusual request for the time, but Porsche said yes, and the rest is history. It triggered a movement that went from small fixes at the Stuttgart Zuffenhausen workshops to full-blown, tailor-made, bespoke hypercars today under Porsche's Sonderwunsch and Exclusive Manufaktur programs. In 1962, Krupp asked for another rear wiper, this time for his 356 B Carrera 2, and it wasn’t an easy one to pull off. But after several cracked windshields, a mechanic was finally able to get the job done. By the mid-to-late 1960s, Porsche was handling more than quirky requests, and the same was on display in a 1968 911 2.0, a purpose-built machine that was set to take part in the 16,000-kilometer (9,942-mile) London to Sydney rally. Given that the car would encounter everything from run-ins with wild animals to river crossings on the transcontinental run, it was extensively modified with things like a tubular frame and a tailpipe that was extended above the roofline of the vehicle. In the mid-1970s, Italian Count Gregorio Rossi di Montelera pushed the envelope even further, as he requested a street-legal, 917 Kurzheck, yes, the same endurance racer that had dominated Le Mans a few years prior. Porsche delivered by fitting mirrors, lights, and a muffler to tame the 620 horsepower beast, and a bespoke leather-clad cabin with added creature comforts. A second 917 Street followed in 1977. By 1978, the Sonderwunsch department was officially born, and then came more icons. In 1983, Saudi businessman Mansour Ojjeh’s 935 “Street” set a new benchmark with 930 Turbo-based build. Featuring a Flachbau body with candy apple paint, a cream caramel leather interior with wood paneling, this slantnose beauty helped inspire Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur in 1986 The subsequent decades saw the creation of even wilder builds. A seven-car run of 24-karat gold-plated Porsche 959s for the Qatari royal family in 1989, a Turbo 3.3 Cabriolet with a rain-sensing electric convertible roof with a 28–page option list in 1990. Fast forward to 1997: a Coppa Florio Blue 911 GT2 (993) received a Can Can Red leather interior, with even the radio and lights switched being wrapped. In 2004, a customer’s orange 911 (996) Turbo Cab was color-matched inside-out to a porcelain plate. Porsche eventually launched the ‘Most Personal Car’ initiative back in 2004. But above all, let’s not forget actor and comedian Jerry Seinfeld, one of the most prominent Porsche collectors in the world who famously owns a one-off 996 Classic Club coupe built by Sonderwunsch, that took inspiration from the limited-run 997 Sport Classic. With just 250 produced, this retro-inspired 911 features a ducktail spoiler, Fuchs-style wheels, and a double-dome roof that harkens back to the 1970s. In all, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur introduced four collector variants from the Heritage Design Edition. By 2021, Porsche had taken it to a whole new level with Exclusive Manufaktur, which today offers over 1,000 options and 190 paint colors to choose through the Paint-to-sample program. Custom builds through Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program also reached new heights with the likes of the Ding Yang Taycan Turbo S and more recently, in 2024, when singer-songwriter Álvaro Soler customised a 928 S with Soler yellow metallic paint, a pampa brown leather interior, and a 360-degree sound system developed by the Porsche development center in Weissach. A one-off 993 Speedster commission finished in luminous yellow, created for Italian designer and collector Luca Trazzi was particularly special as Porsche skipped series production of the 911 Speedster for the 993 generation, but built this one-off at Trazzi’s request. Essentially, Porsche’s Sonderwunsch (special request or special wishes) program and Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur have come a long way since the early days of factory customization. Where Exclusive Manufaktur focuses on pre-defined options and finishing, Sonderwunsch takes things to a whole new level with truly bespoke one-off creations, including unique body modifications, wheel designs and even factory restorations of historical vehicles. Both programs offer highly personalized experiences and are a showcase of what’s possible, limited only by your imagination and budget. View All Porsches For Sale Source: Porsche

A black sports car with a large rear wing is displayed at an outdoor car event, surrounded by spectators and other parked cars.

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 22, 2025

RML Unveils P39 Prototype At Supercar Fest

RML Group’s new hypercar emerges. Known for creating track-ready, purist-focused automotive masterpieces, RML Group uses its cherished legacy derived from the racing world to provide the automotive landscape with its take on performance excellence, and the latest iteration of that is the new hypercar from the manufacturer, the P39. Inspired by Le Mans hypercars that demonstrate the pinnacle of endurance racing triumphs, the highly anticipated RML P39 hypercar has finally seen a prototype make its debut at Supercar Fest. Using the Porsche 992.1 911 Turbo S as its basis, the P39 benefits from the Porsche’s already robust powertrain and excellent driving dynamics, expanding on those characteristics with revised carbon fiber bodywork for racing-focused aerodynamic capabilities, including an active rear wing with a DRS feature, a lower, wider stance, and increased power to the tune of 920 horsepower, with a Inconel exhaust valve that is the largest fitted to a roadgoing flat-six engine. Only 39 examples of the RML P39 will be built, and the first deliveries for UK customers are set to take place in late summer 2025. Various bespoke options will be available for the car, and sales and aftercare infrastructure is in place in both the United States and Europe for P39 customers. With its incredible power and a respected foundation, the new RML P39 is set to significantly shake up the world of automotive performance. View All Porsche 911 Turbo S For Sale Image Source: RML Group

A metallic abstract sculpture with spheres and a lever-like arm topped with a wooden ball, placed on a beige surface against a brown gradient background.

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 09, 2025

Why Porsche Uses Wooden Manual Shift Knobs

Porsche’s traditional design touch comes from a pursuit of performance. The Porsche Carrera GT is one of the world’s most cherished and collector-worthy supercars. Boasting a V10 engine mounted amidships, rear-wheel drive, and a manual transmission, the Carrera GT is a purist-focused masterpiece, and resides in the highest echelon of dream cars for many collectors and enthusiasts. While it’s a small detail, one of the most memorable aspects of the Porsche Carrera GT is its use of a wooden shift knob, a vintage-inspired detail that not only highlights the automotive excellence of its manual transmission, but also nods to Porsche’s racing legacy of the past. The wooden shift knob has an intricate story in Porsche’s legacy, and while in the Carrera GT, it provides a charming retro-inspired touch, its original purpose was to push performance-focused innovation forward. The first use a wooden shift knob in a Porsche was in the 908/03 Spyder, a race car from the 1970s, known for taking on revered challenges like the Targa Florio and the Nürburgring. Back then, in a similar fashion to Porsche’s track-focused GT cars today, weight reduction was one of the most important keys to performance. To that end, Porsche made the 908/03 Spyder with plexiglass, aluminum, and plastic. However, the finishing touch to that weight reduction was with the wooden shift knob. Noticing that an aluminum, magnesium, or plastic alternative would have weighed much more, Porsche found that a shift knob crafted from mahogany wood, weighing in at only 24 grams, would save nearly 70 percent of the weight compared to an aluminum knob. The unique material went on to showcase attention to detail, and serve as a testament to the fact that in the pursuit of performance perfection, Porsche was willing to leave no stone unturned when it came to weight reduction. Today, walnut wood is used to pay homage to this incredible story in cars like the Carerra GT, and even the current Porsche 911 Carrera T, which uses a wooden shift knob as an indication of its similar principles of purist driving, lightweight engineering, and thrilling performance. View All Porsches For Sale Image Source: Porsche

A white Porsche Official Car takes a sharp turn on WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, with a red Porsche sign in the background.

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 05, 2025

Porsche Becomes The Official Car Of WeatherTech Raceway L...

Porsche plants roots at one of America’s most iconic race tracks. The WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is one of the most challenging and iconic tracks in the United States, especially known for its daunting Corkscrew corner, which combines dramatic elevation change with a tricky, tight turn. Now, the legendary course is entering a new chapter as a celebrated automotive hub, as Porsche announces its status as the official car of the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Starting in 2026, Porsche is set to offer a new Porsche Track Experience as part of the sponsorship deal that was signed between the celebrated luxury performance car manufacturer and the race track. Since 2011, the track has already served as home to Porsche’s Rennsport Reunion event, one of the world’s largest and most anticipated Porsche fan gatherings. The sponsorship includes Porsche supporting Friends of Laguna Seca and the organization’s mission to revitalize the Raceway and Recreation Area. A Porsche Driving Center will launch at Laguna Seca in 2026, with drivers able to choose from a range of beginner-friendly to advanced driving courses on the legendary track. The new sponsorship marks the opening of a new chapter in the already-established joint history between Porsche and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, with events and lap records for Porsche taking place on the revered course. Now, Porsche’s ties with the track grow deeper, and the track has solidified a new partnership with one of the largest names in the world of automotive performance manufacturing. View All Porsches For Sale

Two vintage sports cars, including a limited edition Porsche 911 by Singer in yellow and a classic blue model, are parked side by side on a cobblestone surface near a misty lake with mountains in the background.

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 02, 2025

Singer Unveils Its Newly Reimagined Porsche 911 Carrera C...

Singer brings back the wide-body 911 Carrera with a 420HP flat-six, modern tech, and timeless design. Forever preserving the timeless look and analog experience of classic Porsches, Singer is back at it again, and this time they’ve turned their attention to the iconic wide-body 911 Carrera of the 1980s. Known for breathing new life into classic 911s, Singer’s latest creation combines vintage styling with some serious modern engineering. Based on the highly-desirable Porsche 964, this reimagined Carrera Coupe is built to deliver an umatched driving experience on both the street and the track. With just 100 commissions planned, this is a collector's dream to own a classic Porsche 911 that’s been completely reworked from the inside out. At the heart of it all is a naturally aspirated 4.0L flat-six engine that’s been developed with help from Cosworth, making 420 horsepower and revving past 8000 rpm. It’s the first of its kind from Singer to feature variable valve timing and a mix of air-cooled and water-cooled tech, inspired by the lessons learned from the brand’s DLS and Turbo programs. Drivers also get the joy of a six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. Singer didn’t just bolt on a widebody kit and call it a day. They teamed up with Red Bull Advanced Technologies to strengthen the original 964 chassis, improving stiffness and handling without sacrificing that vintage driving feel. Aerodynamic upgrades include a deep front spoiler, rear fender intakes, and a choice between fixed or active rear wings. You’ll even find pop-up auxiliary lights tucked into the hood. Inside, things get even more personal. Owners can tailor every inch of the cabin, from the stitching on the leather to the color of the gauges. The interior layout stays true to its Porsche roots, but with Singer’s attention to detail, everything feels elevated. The raised gear shifter and optional lightweight seats hint at the car’s performance focus, while modern tech like drive modes and electronic damping give drivers control without getting in the way. At the end of the day, this is a classic Porsche 911 that’s been reimagined with real heart. View All Singer Porsches For Sale Source: Singer Vehicle Design

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 01, 2025

Discover Porsche Design's 911 GT3 Touring Soundbar 2.0

Dive into the deep end of audio luxury with the 911 Soundbar 2.0! In addition to creating a luxurious lifestyle line that features head-to-toe styles that complement the Porsche 911 GT3 RS in your garage, Porsche Design flexes its technological side by showcasing a high-quality collection of electronics for any home or office. And while the sound quality of its 911 Soundbar 2.0 perfectly resembles that of a 911 cabin, its design uses the OEM air intake grille of a Porsche 911 GT3 Touring. But what really makes the 911 Soundbar 2.0 stand out is the 2.1.2 virtual surround sound system that pumps out 300 watts of power, complete with all the bells and whistles a Porsche owner could want. It supports 4K via HDMI ports, has Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless streaming, and even caters to audiophiles with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD. Stream with Apple AirPlay 2, GOOGLE Chromecast, and Spotify Connect. Shop the new 911 GT3 Touring Soundbar 2.0 and all other Porsche Design electronics by clicking the link below. Shop Now Source: Porsche Design

A row of vintage and classic cars, including Porsche models, parked in front of a building with a "Pacific Amphitheatre" sign on a cloudy day during the 2025 Air|Water Event.

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 28, 2025

Porsche Recaps The 2025 Air|Water Event

The third Air|Water event was a major success. Luftgekühlt is an iconic Porsche event, showcasing the cherished vintage air-cooled models from the historic brand in a grand display full of automotive excellence and peak car culture. However, its newer companion, Air|Water, is the brainchild of Luftgekühlt’s founder, Patrick Long, and its creative director, Jeff Zwart, and unlike Luftgekühlt, it broadens the scope to include both air-cooled and water-cooled Porsche models. The third iteration of Air|Water just took place, bringing thousands of Porsche enthusiasts from across the country and beyond to Southern California for the fastest-growing Porsche festival. While Luftgekhühlt moves around, the Air|Water event has returned to Costa Mesa, California, and its fixed venue promotes the idea of turning Air|Water into an annual event. This year, over 1,000 cars were displayed at the OC Fair & Event Center, ranging from owner-driven cars to a specially curated selection of special vehicles. One of the most interesting arrivals was, in fact, not a Porsche, but a McLaren MP4/2B, one with which Alain Prost drove to overall victory in the 1985 Formula 1 season. Hans Mezger, Porsche’s legendary master engine builder, designed the retro F1 winner’s engine. Other stars were a Rothmans-Porsche 911 SC/RS that won the Middle East Rally Championship in 1984 and 1985, a street-legal Schuppan 962 CR, and the 911 GT3-RSR that Patrick Long raced himself in the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans with Flying Lizard Motorsports. The event also featured themed displays, including one about the legacy of mid-engine Porsches and one about the front-engined 944. A unique attraction at the festival was the “Carrera Carnival,” where visitors could ride around a handling circuit in Porsches driven by professional drivers. The Air|Water event caters both to seasoned Porsche fans and owners, and to non-owners who want to gain an immersive experience of the brand’s rich heritage and history. With lifestyle items, artwork, and aftermarket accessories as part of the display, the inclusivity and rich culture seen in Air|Water will hopefully blossom into a regular event for Porsche fans of all kinds. View All Porsches For Sale Image Source: Porsche

A vintage silver race car, reminiscent of a street-legal 917, is parked on a gravel driveway, with trees and a stone building in the background. The silhouette of a sports car celebrates Porsche 50 years at the bottom of the image.

By Khris Bharath – April 26, 2025

Porsche Teases A Hypercar As It Celebrates 50 Years Of Th...

Porsche is one of just a handful of brands that has a strong lineage of both race cars and road cars in equal measure. Come April 28th, Porsche will celebrate another milestone. On April 28, 1975, a Porsche 917K that had dominated Le Mans just a few years prior rolled out of the development center in Weissach, heading not towards a racetrack but bound for Paris instead. Italian count Gregorio Rossi di Montelera, a passionate Porsche customer, wanted the impossible: a road-going 917. At his request, Chassis 30 was modified for street use, picking up additional mirrors, a horn, turn signals, exhaust mufflers, and a spare tire. Inside, the seats were trimmed in tan leather from Hermès, with suede on the dashboard, doors, and roof, reminiscent of the 1970s. The car also retained its original wooden shift knob. Whereas racing 917s featured iconic Gulf Racing or Salzburg liveries, chassis 30 was refinished in Martini silver. An Alabama license plate sealed its identity. Now, 50 years later, Porsche seems ready to tap into that spirit once again, as the German automaker " title="YouTube video" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen> From the profile, it appears to be a street-legal version of the 963 race car. Set for a June 2025 debut, it coincides with this year's 2024 Hours of Le Mans. Could this be Porsche’s next flagship hypercar, i.e., the successor to the 918 Spyder and potential rival to the McLaren W1 and Ferrari F80? The abandoned 919 Street and electric Mission X, once seen as a possibility, appear to be less likely amid a broader slowdown in the EV market. A 963-derived hypercar, blending Porsche’s latest endurance racing tech with real-world usability, could be the perfect answer to a new-age ‘Holy Trinity’. The connection with the past runs deep. Packing a flat-12 engine developed by the legendary Hans Mezger, it was the 917K that gave Porsche its first Le Mans victory back in 1970 at the hands of Richard Attwood and Hans Hermann. That win didn’t just put Porsche on the map but also made it the brand it is today, and that motorsport legacy continues to this day with the 963 race car. As Count Rossi’s Martini Silver 917k continues to take on the street in the South of France, a new generation of Porsche drivers may soon be able to experience something similar in a new-age hypercar come June. View All Porsches For Sale Image Source: Porsche

A man wearing sunglasses and a mustard-colored blazer sits in the driver’s seat of a gold convertible sports car, showcasing his Owner-Exclusive style and glancing toward the camera—his Porsche Design Chronograph 911 visible on his wrist.

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 23, 2025

Porsche Design Debuts Its Owner-Exclusive Chronograph 911...

Porsche Design just dropped a serious watch for vintage lovers and Porsche purists, the Chronograph 911 Spirit 70. Created exclusively for owners of the new Porsche 911 Spirit 70, this watch revives the glitter, groove, and glam of the 1970s with attention to detail. The dial features a Black Pascha pattern, phosphor green accents borrowed from heritage rev counters, and Super-LumiNova touches for that perfect nighttime glow. Even the gold-colored Porsche Design logo and “911 Spirit 70 LIMITED SERIES” text mirror the trim on the actual car, making it a wearable piece of collector car culture. Designed and crafted in Porsche’s Swiss watchmaking facility, the chronograph focuses on performance and exclusivity. It sports a lightweight titanium case with a stealthy black titanium carbide finish, even extending to the pushers and screw-down crown. The Porsche Design Caliber WERK 01.100 movement is COSC-certified and runs under a rotor that mimics the car’s Bronzite-finished wheel. The case back features the same limited-edition number as the car, and a double-sided sapphire crystal guarantees you can admire the movement in perfect clarity. Straps crafted from original vehicle leather and detailed with matching stitching in Olive Neo or Dark Silver add yet another layer of authenticity. Porsche even embossed the same 911 graphic found on the car’s hood into the leather. Each set includes both medium and large strap sizes, plus a titanium clasp for a secure fit. Set to release on April 23, 2025, for $12,553, the Porsche Design Chronograph 911 Spirit 70 is available only to buyers of the 911 Spirit 70. Shop All Porsche Design Watches Source: Porsche Design

A limited edition orange Porsche 911 convertible with black racing stripes is parked on a paved driveway in front of a modern white house, surrounded by greenery.

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 23, 2025

Porsche Unveils New 1-of-1,500 911 Spirit 70

Porsche revives the spirit of the disco heyday. The Porsche 911 has been one of the world’s most iconic and legendary supercars for over six decades, being introduced in the 1960s, and remaining one of the dominant forces in the luxury performance car world today. However, one of the most exciting eras for the Porsche 911 was the 1970s. The decade itself, and especially its cultural phenomenon of disco, was also one of the most exciting in the past. As the third installment in a series of Heritage Design models that look back on the car’s rich past, Porsche has revealed the new Porsche 911 Spirit 70, a limited-edition 911 that revives the spirit of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. Following the Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition and the 911 Sport Classic, only 1,500 examples of the new Porsche 911 Spirit 70 will be made, and it will use the new 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet with rear-wheel drive as its basis, importantly featuring the new GTS’s T-Hybrid powertrain, which makes it the first roadgoing Porsche 911 with a hybrid powertrain, with 532 horsepower and 449 lb/ft of torque. The car is launched with a new exclusive color, Olive Neo, and features retro-inspired features like Sport Classic wheels, Bronzite accents, and stripe graphics that incorporate elongated “911” lettering. Inside, the design is also full of vintage-inspired charm. While the Heritage Design Edition used corduroy, and the Sport Classic used the iconic Pepita houndstooth fabric, the new Spirit 70 makes use of Pasha, with a warped checkered pattern made of textile and flock yarn for comfort and a sporty feel. Like many ultra-exclusive limited-edition Porsche models, the new 911 Spirit 70 will be offered with an exclusive watch from Porsche Design. The car is set to arrive at United States Porsche dealerships in late summer with an MSRP matching its exclusivity at $240,000, which excludes $2,250 for delivery, processing, and handling. With only 1,500 examples being made, the new Porsche 911 Spirit 70 is a collector-worthy revival of the disco era. View All Porsche 911s For Sale Image Source: Porsche

Porsche News

duPont REGISTRY News

duPont REGISTRY Group

Support

Subscribe