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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 – September 14, 2023

L'Art de L'Automobile x Porsche Reveal The 75 Years of Po...

L'Art de L'Automobile joins Porsche for their second collaboration. With a close creative partnership that bridges luxury streetwear with high-performance sports cars, L'Art de L'Automobile and Porsche continue to stay in close contact since its inaugural 30th Anniversary Porsche 968 project. Now evolving its relationship with more automotive icons from Porsche, L'Art de L'Automobile is excited to announce an all-new capsule collection that celebrates 75 years of Porsche. Being a collector and fan of rare Porsche examples, founder Arthur Kar focuses the vintage-inspired clothing line around models like the legendary Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion from 1997, Porsche Panamericana, 968 Roadster, and 968 L’Art. Using these pioneering Porsches as the design inspiration helps to further preserve their status as idols in the industry. The head-to-toe lineup includes hats, jackets, t-shirts, and accessories that sport period-correct graphics and font. Along with silhouettes of 911 GT1s and 968s, the L'Art de L'Automobile x Porsche Capsule Collection also showcases L'Art logos, French and German flags, and Porsche badges. The highly-anticipated 75 Years of Porsche Capsule Collection by L'Art de L'Automobile will be available on September 15th at www.lartdelautomobilekar.com. View all Porsche models currently for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Porsche For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by Porsche (@porsche) Source: L'Art de L'Automobile Instagram

By Tyler Rampersaud – September 14, 2023

The New Porsche Panamera Is Coming In November

Porsche is adding a fourth hybrid model to the lineup. The automotive world is buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming 2023 Porsche Panamera, set to make its grand appearance in November at the Icons of Porsche Festival in Dubai. With its last finishing touches almost complete, this four-door sports car promises to elevate the driving experience to an entirely new level. If you're in the market for a slice of exotic German engineering with plush luxury, this just might be your dream ride. A few months shy of its official debut, the new Panamera is wrapping up final test drives in the picturesque landscapes of Barcelona. These aren't any ordinary test drives, though. Porsche engineers are scrutinizing the newly developed chassis with active damper control and a new Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) to ensure that the car meets its high expectations and the fastidious standards of Porsche. This thorough testing phase has spanned four continents, focusing on drivetrain performance at high altitudes, engine-cooling capabilities in extreme heat, and handling in low temperatures. When Porsche promises performance, comfort, and acoustics, they leave no stone unturned. But here's where it gets really interesting: the drivetrain. The 2023 Panamera will feature an entirely upgraded engine range, honed with a keen eye on sustainability and efficiency. Porsche will add a fourth E-Hybrid variant to its lineup, a response to surging customer demand. According to Dr. Thomas Friemuth, head of the Panamera product line, the E-Hybrid models are especially popular in some countries, making up almost 100% of Panamera sales. This new derivative aims to impress, offering a significant electric range and faster charging times. Specifically, Porsche claims that the electric performance has been increased to allow for 70% more range on electric power alone, compared to its predecessor. And speaking of electric performance, the Panamera's new E-Hybrid models will house a more powerful electric motor, seamlessly integrated into the new dual clutch transmission. The energy comes from a high voltage battery boasting a significantly higher capacity of 25.9 kWh. Plus, the 11 kW on-board charger ensures that the charging time is shorter, despite the increased energy content. That's music to the ears for those who value efficiency and speed in equal measure. Beyond the engine, Porsche hasn't skimped on the chassis and suspension. For the first time, the Panamera will offer an optional high-end active chassis with a wide range of functions. The car will come standard with a semi-active dual-chamber, two-valve air suspension system that fine-tunes both comfort and high-performance tuning. This means whether you're cruising through cobblestone streets or tearing up winding country roads, the Panamera promises an exceptional drive. With these exciting features, the 2023 Porsche Panamera is set to make an indelible mark on the luxury car market. Keep your eyes peeled for its grand unveiling in November; this is one release you won't want to miss. View All Porsche Panameras For Sale Image Source: Porsche

By Gabriel Vega – January 25, 2023

Porsche Unveils Vision 357 Concept As A Tribute To The 35...

To celebrate the upcoming 75th anniversary of its first road car, Porsche's design team unveiled the Vision 357 concept. Its primary source of inspiration is a Porsche 356 Roadster, which received its general operating permit on June 8th, 1948, making it the first road car to wear the brand's crest officially. Thus, the Vision 357 pays tribute to the car that kicked off the brand and looks to the future and how its design might evolve over the following decades. The base for this concept is fittingly a 718 Cayman GT4 RS. While the Vision 357's sleek, curvy lines and lack of immediately visible air intakes may allude to a set of batteries powering it, it counts on the aforementioned GT4 RS' 493 hp flat-six. However, the concept theorizes that e-fuels could power such an engine in the future, a nod to the carbon-neutral synthetic fuel Porsche has been working on in collaboration with the Chilean electro-fuel developer HIF Global. Aside from theorizing a carbon-neutral sports car, the Vision 357 also showcases the kind of car Porsche could build if it didn't need to abide by current regulations. Thus we get a curvaceous coupe free of traditional headlights, taillights, and side-view mirrors. Quick-release latches fasten its front compartment, which is one enormous piece that blends its hood and fenders. It cuts off sharply behind the front wheels to allow air to flow uninterrupted. Drawing inspiration from the Mission R concept, the Vision 357 features natural fiber-reinforced plastic side sills. In keeping with the carbon-neutral theme set forth by its fuel, these aero elements feature sustainable materials, which according to Porsche, are made up of flax fibers from the agricultural sector. A sizable side air intake sits above them and feeds the theorized internal combustion powertrain. Its rear fenders also feature the cut-off styling behind the wheels, continuing airflow improvements. The Vision 357's rear is perhaps the most 356-inspired section of this concept's styling, as it features the now-iconic sloping roofline, which meets massively flared arches. To tie it all together, Porsche added a grille pattern just above the rear diffuser and twin exhaust pipes as a nod to the brand's first model. Large graphics on the doors and rear arches draw attention to the 356's upcoming 75th anniversary while contrasting nicely against the concepts Ice Grey Metallic and Grivola Grey Metallic paintwork. According to Porsche, these were popular colors during the 1950s. The Vision 357 rides on 20-in magnesium wheels with carbon fiber hubcaps. While these pay homage to the 356 A and 356 B wheels, their aerodynamic disk also shrinks them visually, tying their look closer to the original. As a package, it's a stunning concept with styling motifs we can only hope will trickle down to the brand's production cars. The German carmaker plans to formally unveil the concept this week during Volkswagen Group's "Drive" forum in Berlin as part of the "75 Years of Porsche sports cars" exhibition. It'll be open to the public from January 27th, 2023. View All Porsches For Sale

By duPont REGISTRY – November 23, 2022

Time Capsule Guards Red 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Listed for...

Presented by Private Seller. Air-cooled Porsche 911s make for some of the most usable and enjoyable classic sports cars. They're dependable, exciting, and easy to own. They invite owners to rack up miles thanks to their over-engineered nature and subsequent robustness. However, the other side of this coin is that finding extremely low-mileage examples has become a true challenge. One of the most significant air-cooled Porsche 911s is, undoubtedly, the first Turbo, also known as the 930. When it arrived in the mid-1970s, it was powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged flat-six, which grew to 3.3 liters by 1978. A four-speed manual transmission sent the 930's 282 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque output to the rear wheels. The result was a 0-60 mph run of around 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph. The Porsche 911 Turbo listed for sale today is what is commonly known as a time capsule example of a 930. Sold on April 3, 1986, as a 1987 model year car, it is one of the later examples to roll off the production line and features the larger, more powerful engine option. More recently, this specific 911 Turbo sold for $220,000 in 2015. However, the best aspect about this car is its mileage. With just 12,661 miles on the clock, it is one of the lowest-mileage 930s anywhere in the world. Both its Guards Red Exterior and Champagne interior are of collector-grade quality. As the seller notes, this vehicle is barely broken in and is equally at home as part of a larger collection or for someone who wants to enjoy what a genuinely original Porsche 930 feels like. Included in its sale is a Certificate of Authenticity, confirming that it is an actual numbers-matching car with original paint and interior, as well as desirable options. These include a limited-slip differential, a power sunroof, factory air conditioning, a center console, eight-way power seats, and a Blaupunkt stereo system, to name a few. This classic Porsche is currently listed for sale and is immediately available after being recently serviced. For more information, please call (407)-538-0224 or click the link below. View Price And Listing

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 26, 2022

Porsche Announces That The New 2023 911 GT3 RS Is Coming ...

Two very important letters are coming to shake up roads and racetracks worldwide. The 992 generation of the Porsche 911 GT3 is an unthinkably fast performance car, with Porsche managing to get an incredible 502 horsepower out of its naturally-aspirated 4.0-liter 6-cylinder engine, which rockets the lightweight and dynamic car to 60 mph in as little as 3.2 seconds, and up to a speed of up to 199 mph. Once we saw how capable the Porsche 911 GT3 is, we have been anticipating just how explosively powerful and fast the GT3 RS would be, and now, we’re going to find out. MUST READ: 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Price & Specs Porsche has announced that the 992 generation of the 911 GT3 RS will be unveiled on August 17 and that its development was inspired by the 911 RSR and 91 GT3 R GT race cars. It’s going to be even more track-focused than before, and Porsche says that it is incredibly happy with the 4.0-liter engine and its capabilities, which is why the improvements in the 911 GT3 RS will focus on the chassis and aerodynamic capabilities. The unveiling is set to take place in just three weeks, and while we don’t know much, we do know it’s going to be good. View All Porsche 911 GT3 RS For Sale Source: Porsche

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 25, 2022

Guntherwerks 400R Old Fashioned Commission Arrives at duP...

With design and performance at the pinnacle of Porsche's automotive excellence, Guntherwerks aims to enhance its driving experience. Delivered to its new home at duPont Registry Supercars in Miami, Florida, this is the Guntherwerks 400R Old Fashioned Commission. The bespoke configuration comes directly from the team in California, specially built as a Puerto Rico commission for its lucky new owner. Being one of the leading Porsche restoration modifiers, Guntherwerks aims for success by taking inspiration from the current RS range of cars and applying the same principles to the exclusive bespoke 993 builds. Utilizing modern day technology, that simply didn’t exist in the 90’s, Guntherwerks started their journey to redefine an Icon. The 400R Old Fashioned exterior features a vibrant Mandarin Orange paint finish with exposed blue carbon fiber accents. duPont REGISTRY Its driver-oriented interior presents a matching orange and blue design, showcasing Guntherwerks' close attention to detail with accented leather and deviated stitching. The use of weight-saving exposed blue carbon fiber finds its way into the 400R’s one-of-a-kind dash board, full-carbon bucket seats, Guntherwerks' design carbon steering wheel, and additional trim components. Regarding the 400R Old Fashioned Commission's arrival, the President of duPont REGISTRY Supercars, Victor Gomez IV, commented: "Thanks to the incredible team at Guntherwerks, we were able to commission this bespoke 400R for a very special client and could not be happier." duPont REGISTRY Offering the best of both worlds, Guntherwerks fits the upgraded 993 Porsche with a modern 4.0-Liter meticulously developed by Rothsport of Oregon. The naturally-aspirated flat-six engine platform produces over 400+ horsepower and 330-lb ft of torque at a 7,800rpm redline. The state-of-the-art engine management system is controlled through the 993’s traditional 6-speed manual Getrag G50 transmission, which is reborn with custom gear ratios for optimum performance.

By Edward Jones – May 11, 2022

Porsche Offers Endless Options With The Exclusive Manufak...

Presented by Porsche Cars North America - Working together with the design experts from Weissach, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur has created a two-tone interior concept that features a wide variety of colors, materials and individual finishes to offer handcrafted interiors as vivid as the dreams that inspire them. With a plethora of possible color combinations, the Exclusive Manufaktur leather interior provides customers the opportunity to select from a variety of leather colors to create an individualized interior to their own specification. The first customization opportunity requires a selection from the four available base colors: Black Slate Grey Graphite Blue Bordeaux Red The color selected from this first step fashions the upper areas of the interior and is only available in darker shades to limit reflections in the windows and windshield. The second customization opportunity requires the selection of a color to complement the first color selection. These colors include the four offered in the first step, as well as the following: Chalk Mojave Beige Island Green Speed Blue Riviera Blue Mamba Green Guards Red Lipstick Red Cohiba Brown Cognac Cream The below options are included in the Exclusive Manufaktur Leather Interior package, further enhancing the already stunning cabin: Additional interior leather dashboard package (dashboard end panels, dashboard upper section center trim including Sport Chrono stopwatch cover) Leather steering column casing Decorative stitching in a contrasting color on the steering wheel Additional interior leather door panel package (interior door handles, lower door panel trims, lower rear side panels) Quilted seat centers at the front and rear and quilted door panels (leather package 930) Porsche Crest on headrests Storage compartment lid with “Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur” embossed detail To visualize the interior of your dreams, contact your authorized Porsche Dealer or click the button below. Learn More

By Gabriel Vega – March 24, 2022

Porsche 911 Turbo S vs. Taycan Turbo On Track

Heavy hitters face-off at the Porsche Experience Center. Porsche wants to get people driving. Whether you’re a returning customer or just an automotive enthusiast, the German carmaker now has more ways than ever to get you behind the wheel. Previously, this required dropping a large sum of cash for one of the brand’s seemingly infinite flavors of 911. Now there’s an opportunity to drive a Porsche without buying a car at all. The kind folks at Porsche recently invited me to their Los Angeles Porsche Experience Center to try out one of their various programs. It pits the latest 911 Turbo S against the Taycan Turbo across multiple exercises and even a high-speed road course. With expert instructors, some of which are actual racing drivers, guiding the way, I had a whole afternoon of putting my skills to the test while learning some new tricks along the way. Taycan Turbo Once it was time to begin my drive, my instructor waited at a predetermined staging area where he asked me various questions about my driving history and skill level. After a quick chat about how comfortable I felt driving quickly, we made our way out to one of the dozens of Taycan Turbo’s parked at charging stations near the track. Before beginning the drive, we went over proper seating positions and how to get comfortable in the car. The first stage was a small autocross course where I was able to test out the Taycan Turbo’s launch control and low-speed cornering abilities. As I ran the course multiple times, my instructor allowed me to pick up the pace progressively. This exercise emphasizes nailing the braking zone without triggering ABS, keeping the car perfectly under control. Next up, we made our way to the skidpad, my favorite. I had never drifted a Taycan Turbo before, and the wet surface made it quite simple. My instructor slid the car multiple times to show me the amount of throttle and steering input needed to catch and maintain a smooth slide. Once it was my turn to get in the hot seat, I had to forget a lot of what I knew about sliding a car. The Taycan behaves so differently with power going instantly to all wheels that it needs little steering input. The entire slide is controlled with your right foot. While I never managed to match my instructor’s silky smooth slides, I made decent progress before heading on to the next exercise. Up until this point, many of the exercises had been about handling and car control, which could come in handy in the real world but are used mainly on a track. However, the following exercise had a direct real-world application. It simulates a hydroplaning incident with a slick surface covered in running water. However, a large metal plate on the floor swings the rear wheels left or right without warning to unsettle the car, sending the Taycan Turbo and its 5,100-lb curb weight sideways through the course. The goal was simple: catch the slide and keep the vehicle going straight. During my first run in the Taycan Turbo, my instructor kept traction and stability control, making it easier to catch the slide. With an entry speed of around 20 mph, the exercise simulates a loss of control at 70 mph. However, thanks to some quick hand movement, I could catch the slide repeatedly. With stability control off and a higher entry speed, I managed to do a complete 360-degree spin in the large EV. Once I had finished spinning in circles, my instructor suggested we hit the high-speed circuit. I sat in the passenger seat the first time around as my instructor coached me through the various corners citing proper entry speed and braking points. Up until this point, I had driven both the normal Taycan and the Taycan Cross Turismo a bunch on public roads, but never on a track. After a quick lesson, I got back in the driver’s seat with my instructor guiding me while riding shotgun. Like with the autocross course, each lap saw us picking up the pace progressively until I felt we got moving. One of the best parts of the program was how well it adapted to your driving level, only giving you enough pace to push yourself without getting dangerous. 911 Turbo S After many hot laps in the Taycan Turbo, it was time to switch back to internal combustion with the 911 Turbo S. I had very high hopes for this car, especially after driving it in Techart GT Street R form a few months ago. Like with the Taycan Turbo, we ran through multiple exercises, the first of which was the hydroplaning course. Like the Taycan Turbo, the 911 Turbo S sends power to all four wheels. However, its weight distribution and center of gravity are different, with the 911 having the weight of its engine behind the rear axle. I thought this would make it more difficult to control on the slick surface, but I couldn’t be more wrong. Even with stability control completely disengaged, the Turbo S was easy to correct from a slide, even at higher speeds. Unlike the Taycan, I never managed to lose the Turbo S’ tail fully. While we skipped the skidpad, we went straight into the high-speed circuit. However, this time my instructor wasn’t with me in the car. Instead, he jumped into the Taycan Turbo to do some hot laps in a lead/follow configuration. As with everything else we worked on, our overall speed increased progressively. However, since I had learned the course by this point, we could increase the pace quite quickly. Jumping from a Taycan Turbo to a 911 Turbo S reveals just how much I missed the sound of an engine behind me. While we weren’t going drastically faster, the 911’s induction and turbo noise really made the experience. However, I was simultaneously impressed with the Taycan Turbo ahead of me. Regardless of how hard I pushed, my instructor and the large EV kept getting away from me. However, after many hot laps and a cool-down run around the track, it was time to hand over the keys and end the day. Pricing My entire time at the Porsche Experience center lasted around two hours, with one and a half of those spent driving on track and through the various exercises. The base price for that experience was $855, excluding taxes. However, plenty of other experiences are available, such as 911 Turbo vs. 911 GT3 for $1,175 or 911 GT3 vs. Cayman GT4 for $1,250. Final Thoughts One of the things I loved most about this program was how open it is to everyone, regardless of skill level. It takes very high-performance vehicles and exposes you to them in a safe and controlled environment where you can test their full capabilities with professional instruction. Additionally, the experience center offers much more than just these drives. If you buy a brand-new Porsche, regardless of price, you can take delivery of it at the center and drive an equivalent car on the track. This way, you get to learn the limitations of your car before ever hitting the road. While I wished I had more time with the cars, I felt like I got tremendous value out of the experience. You get to drive the vehicles with a professional instructor, and you also get multiple courses designed to test your driving skills, all bundled into one afternoon. If it were my money, I’d do it again in a heartbeat. All 911 Turbo S For Sale All Taycan Turbos For Sale

By Jordan Aquistapace – March 21, 2022

Porsche Unveils 911 Classic Club Coupe for the Porsche Cl...

The 996 generation 911 gets a restoration overhaul from Porsche. The classic styling of the Porsche 911 will forever live on as one of the most iconic sports cars in the automotive world, with a timeline of generations that embody their own characteristics and performance attributes. Although the German sports car manufacturer always looks to push the boundaries of modern design, technology, and performance, it also showcases its past with reimagined examples based on models from previous generations. Porsche is proud to highlight its creative talents with the new one-of-a-kind 911 Classic Club Coupe for the Porsche Club of America. The idea to transform an everyday 996 Porsche 911 Carrera into a rolling time capsule began at the hands of the Porsche Club of America and Head of Individualization and Classic at Porsche Alexander Fabig. The base vehicle is a neglected black 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera that was in poor condition after spending most of its life at a dealership in Columbia, Virginia, where PCA executive director Vu Nguyen found it. After its full nut and bolt restoration, the Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe now presents itself in a Sport Grey Metallic finish. The exterior also features twin race strips painstakingly painted in blue and light sport grey. The all-grey paint scheme is inspired by the Sport Grey Metallic finish of the 911 Sport Classic (Type 997). The Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe highlights updated exterior components from other 911 generations, like the rear fixed ducktail spoiler from the 1972 911 RS 2.7 or 18-inch forged wheels that replicate the legendary Fuchs rims. The 911 has also been upgraded to a second-generation 911 GT3 including the 3.6-liter engine that generates 375-horsepower. The chassis and brakes also come from the GT3 of that generation. The sport-focused theme exterior makes its way into the interior, highlighting Porsche’s modern take on its classic Pepita houndstooth woven leather design. The interior layout features a set of sport-style seats that include embroidered ‘911 Classic Club Coupe’ blue logos in the headrest, which complement the matching door cards and trim accents. Along with a newly remodeled interior, the configuration features updated period-correct technology and amenity options that help keep the 996 up to date. Completing the bespoke build and commemorating the group efforts achieved by the passionate team at Porsche, the all-new Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe includes a “911 Classic Club Coupe No. 001/001” dashboard badge. The new restoration from Porsche hopefully opens the door to upcoming special projects and builds. View all of the current Porsche 996 911 models for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY Daily for more upcoming luxury gear releases and supercar news. View All Porsche 911s For Sale Source: Porsche

By Edward Jones – December 16, 2021

Enter to Win a 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera and Aid the Diabe...

Presented by The Diabetes Foundation Don’t miss your chance to Win a 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera. Less than 1,000 tickets left! Diabetes is hard. Getting help shouldn’t be. The Diabetes Foundation exists to ensure children and adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who need help, get the help they need through medical assistance and individualized advocacy. You can help support The Diabetes Foundation by entering to win a new 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera. Source: Porsche Cars North America Source: Porsche Cars North America Every 911 has the same fundamental aim: driving. As sportily as possible. That's why the twin-turbo horizontally opposed engine, the transmission, the chassis, the brakes and all the control systems are designed for one thing: the highest performance. Source: Porsche Cars North America Please help the Diabetes Foundation make a difference in the lives of many people fighting diabetes and its complications every day. Diabetes is hard, but getting help shouldn’t be. The Diabetes Foundation exists to ensure children and adults with diabetes that need help, get help. Drawing will be held at Jack Daniels Porsche – 335 Route 17 South, Upper Saddle River, NJ on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at 12:00 noon. Your presence is not required to win. Online ticket sales are available through January 7, 2022, at 11:59 EST. Enter Now

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