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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 Charles Bradley – August 26, 2026

Porsche Unveils $275,000 911 Challenge Entry-Level Customer Race Car

Porsche is expanding its customer motorsport family with a new race car designed to make the transition from road-going performance to competition driving more accessible. The new Porsche 911 Challenge combines the DNA of the current 911 GT3 road car with motorsport safety equipment and competition-ready driving dynamics, while emphasizing reduced operating and spare-parts costs. Porsche Motorsport North America is offering the new race car to 2027 Porsche one-make entrants for $275,000, including import and delivery to the United States. From the 2027 season, the 911 Challenge can compete in numerous one-make series worldwide. The 911 Challenge completes Porsche’s current 911-based GT race car family as its new entry-level model. Unlike the Cup race car unveiled in August 2025, the Challenge uses a significant amount of production-based GT3 technology, creating a more familiar connection for drivers moving from a roadgoing GT3 to dedicated circuit competition. “Since their introduction, the roadgoing GT3 models have shaped Porsche’s identity as a sports car manufacturer like almost no other model range,” said Thomas Laudenbach, Vice President Porsche Motorsport. “They are conceived and developed in close collaboration with motorsport. With the 911 Challenge, this tradition is being expanded to include a model that allows new customer groups to experience the thrill of motorsport in a 911.” That production-car DNA is particularly evident in the drivetrain and cockpit technology. The 911 Challenge uses the high-revving 4.0-liter six-cylinder boxer engine largely derived from the production GT3, producing 508 horsepower at 8,500 rpm and reaching the same 9,000-rpm redline as the roadgoing model. Power is sent through a seven-speed PDK gearbox, with both automatic and manual gear changes available through steering-wheel paddles. The technology extends beyond the powertrain. The Challenge features the GT3 RS steering wheel with enhanced racing-specific functions, air conditioning and adjustable driver-assistance systems, including ABS, traction control and Electronic Stability Control. Variable dynamics systems also include multi-stage adjustable Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus. “For customers who already enjoy tracking their GT3, the step into a dedicated Porsche race car becomes more natural and familiar,” Volker Holzmeyer, CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America, said. “At the same time, it connects them directly to Porsche’s 911-based race car ladder, making the progression through our motorsport portfolio easier and more accessible.” Underneath, however, the 911 Challenge makes a decisive shift toward motorsport. Its shock absorbers use a motorsport-specific characteristic curve, while the standard anti-roll bar is adjustable in three positions. Racing slicks are mounted on 18-inch wheels using the standard five-bolt pattern, while steel racing brake discs measure 380 mm in diameter at both the front and rear. The cabin makes the car’s purpose unmistakable. Sound-deadening materials, carpets and trim have been removed, replaced by a welded-in roll cage designed to reinforce the structure and enhance crash protection. A 29-gallon (110-liter) FIA FT3 fuel cell, adjustable racing bucket seat, six-point harness and fire-extinguishing system complete the safety-focused specification. An integrated three-jack air-jack system is standard, while an FIA-certified rain light, integrated hood quick-release fasteners and a mechanically adjustable rear wing with four positions further emphasize the car’s competition-ready character. The 911 Challenge is not street legal. Instead, Porsche positions it as a dedicated circuit machine for racing, testing, driver development, track days and private motorsport activities, with broader availability to enthusiasts expected later in 2027. In the United States, the car is eligible for the Porsche Sprint and Endurance Challenge North America by Yokohama, the Porsche Sprint Trophy Porsche Club of America by Yokohama and the recently announced Porsche Sprint Trophy Porsche Owners Club, subject to applicable regulations. As Porsche’s most accessible 911-based competition car, the 911 Challenge opens a new gateway into the marque’s customer racing ladder – pairing the familiarity of the GT3 with the uncompromising focus of a purpose-built race car. View All Porsche 911s For Sale Images by Porsche AG

How Porsche Pushed Engineering Boundaries With The 909 Bergspyder’s Fuel Tank

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 25, 2026

How Porsche Pushed Engineering Boundaries With A Spherical Fuel Tank

Porsche is known for bringing forth performance-oriented engineering innovations throughout its long history, whether that be in its use of transaxles, variable geometry turbochargers, or hybrid technology. However, one of its most unique solutions took place in the world of motorsport, specifically in the 909 Bergspyder. The lightest-ever race car from Porsche, made in 1968, the 909 Bergspyder weighed around 400 kilograms, and it used some radical solutions to achieve that incredibly scant figure. During the European Hill Climb Championship, on the Gaisberg mountain in Salzburg, Austria, Porsche introduced the 909 Bergspyder as a masterpiece of motorsport engineering. While the 909 Bergspyder featured several highly innovative parts, one of the most intriguing was its fuel tank, which was sphere-shaped, twice the size of a soccer ball, and held in by three straps. It was made of thin titanium with a rubber bladder, and it was designed to operate without a fuel lift pump, reducing the weight by an impressive seven kilograms. Along with that unusual solution, the 909 Bergspyder also positioned the seat shell, engine, and five-speed transmission far towards the front of the car, improving the weight distribution while the differential was all the way at the back. Despite this radical innovation and painstaking engineering, the 909 Bergspyder only ran twice, as Porsche focused more on the World Sportscar Championship and Le Mans. Only two Porsche 909 Bergspyders were made, and they were the only cars that Porsche used the spherical fuel tank on. However, the unique engineering solution lives on as a symbol of the dedication and ingenuity given to the world of motorsport, which then goes on to inform the high-tech, performance-oriented solutions that have characterized roadgoing Porsche cars across the manufacturer’s history and to this day. View All Porsche For Sale Image Source: Porsche

How Porsche Is Evolving In-Car Audio With Gallium Nitride

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 21, 2026

Porsche Introduces Gallium Nitride To In-Car Audio

Combining luxury and performance with its celebrated lineup, Porsche enjoys its status as one of the most desirable names in the automotive industry. As such, Porsche’s vehicles feature some of the most premier audio systems on the market, and the brand has announced that it will pioneer even further innovation with the use of gallium nitride. From 2027, Porsche cars equipped with the Burmester High-End Sound system will be the world’s first production-ready in-car audio systems to make use of gallium nitride technology. Used for the semiconductors, gallium nitride boasts greater efficiency and power density than silicon, offering the system greater performance in a smaller and lighter form factor. A high-performance gallium nitride-based chip helps power the car’s 400-watt subwoofer amplifier, and the system was developed in collaboration between Porsche and the University of Stuttgart. A future Porsche, making its debut in 2027, will be the first vehicle to feature the technology in production. About the new technology, Steffen Burosch, responsible for audio systems at Porsche’s Weissach Development Center, says, “A powerful bass foundation is part of the emotive experience our customers expect from a Porsche. The power reserves of our systems enable confident and dynamic sound reproduction, which is perfectly in keeping with the character of our sports cars. Sound in a Porsche is about pure emotion. By using GaN, we can enhance that experience even further.” Porsche has already filed several patent applications for the technology, bringing gallium nitride technology, which has been used since the ‘90s for LEDs and is also used for USB chargers, tablets, and even satellites. Compared to silicon, the advantages of gallium nitride include reduced heat generation, higher switching frequencies, and lower switching losses. With those advantages, the heat sink can be made lighter, and other components can be made smaller, making the amplifier lighter and more compact in its design. Porsche came up with the idea to use gallium nitride for in-car audio in 2023, beginning work to develop the system in 2024. With the first car to use the technology in production coming in 2027, Porsche is on the horizon of opening a new chapter for audio technology in the automotive industry. View All Porsche For Sale Image Source: Porsche

Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT: Own Porsche's Ultimate Luxury Performance SUV

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 20, 2026

The Best Porsche Cayenne Turbo GTs For Sale

Luxury performance SUVs are one of the fastest growing and most intriguing segments in the automotive industry, and as they continue to evolve, they begin to truly embody their premise of having it all: the practicality and everyday usability of an SUV, the creature comforts and features of a luxury car, and the style, performance and driving pleasure of a supercar. The Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT is one of the latest and best examples of these aspects of luxury performance SUVs. It boasts 650 horsepower from its twin-turbo V8, with the ability to get from 0-60 in just 3.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 189 mph. In addition to all that performance, a luxuriously-appointed interior provides space for you and four passengers, with the details, features, and tech that the best luxury cars demand. Cargo space is ample, and with the Cayenne’s stylish coupe body style, the Turbo GT is also sleek and athletic looking, combining a blend of performance and luxury attributes for an amazing luxury performance SUV. If you’re interested in owning a Cayenne Turbo GT, whether for daily driving or all-out exhilaration, some of the best ones for sale are below and on duPont REGISTRY. Check out a selection of Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT vehicles for sale below. View All Porsche Cayenne Turbo GTs For Sale 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT View Listing 2023 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT View Listing 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT View Listing 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT View Listing 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT View Listing 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT View Listing 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT View Listing 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT View Listing 2023 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT View Listing 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT View Listing What is the difference between the Porsche Cayenne Turbo and the Cayenne Turbo GT? While the Porsche Cayenne Turbo is certainly powerful and capable of high performance, the main difference between it and the Turbo GT is that the GT is dedicated more towards driving dynamics and high performance, and has 650 horsepower coming from its twin-turbo V8 engine. Other differences include the fact that the Turbo GT is only available in the Coupe body style, and the Turbo GT is also not available as an E-Hybrid model. Is the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT a hybrid? Unlike the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid or the other hybrid Cayennes, the Turbo GT is not a hybrid, and gets its entire 650 horsepower from its twin-turbocharged V8. Buy Searching for a Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT to buy? duPont REGISTRY has hundreds of Porsche Cayenne Turbo GTs for sale right now, including some of the rarest Porsche Cayenne Turbo GTs ever created. To view them all, click the button below to shop all Porsche Cayenne Turbo GTs for sale. Shop Best Porsche Cayenne Turbo GTs For Sale Sell Do you own a Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT and are interested in selling it? duPont REGISTRY is the number 1 source for private sellers to list and or sell their Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT. Click the button below to view listing options. Learn How To Sell Your Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 20, 2026

The Most Expensive Porsches Of All Time

The Porsche is a name that runs deep in the automotive world, often referenced as the pinnacle of German engineering. Renowned for the iconic 911 and its timeless styling, Porsche consistently pushes the boundaries of design, performance, and technology, while making it a driving point to pay homage to its past. While some of the most expensive Porsche models are often found tucked away in museums or private collections, celebrated for their success in motorsport, others shine as factory, limited-production models. The popularity and value of Porsche's most prestigious supercars and hypercars continue to soar, making them a must-follow in the auction and collector car world. Modern Limited Production Cars In addition to the early, race-worn models that set the market with high auction prices, Porsche’s costliest cars are those that rolled off the factory line as road-legal production cars. Leading the pack is the Porsche 918 Spyder, the manufacturer’s first hybrid supercar, with a base MSRP of $845,000. With only 918 units produced, the 918 Spyder is a key member of the 'Holy Trinity' of hybrid hypercars and now sells well into the $3 to $4 million. Another collector favorite is the Carrera GT, featuring Porsche Motorsports’ famed naturally-aspirated V10 engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. Originally priced at $440,000, its value has skyrocketed over the years, especially as the industry shifts towards EV powertrains and automatic transmissions. Collector-Grade Auction Highlights Leading the charge is the legendary 1970 Porsche 917K, recognized by its iconic Gulf Racing livery, which sold for an incredible $14,080,000. Another notable mention is the 1982 Porsche 956, raced in the Rothmans livery, which brought $10,120,000 due to its record-setting lap at the Nürburgring. The oldest in the elite lineup is the 1953 Porsche 550 Rennsport Spyder, with only 90 examples produced. The 110-horsepower classic sold for $6,100,000 at auction. And most recently, a 1-of-1 PTS Pure Orange Porsche 918 Spyder selling for a record-breaking $6,050,000 at Mecum Kissimmee 2026. If there’s one thing to know, it's that Porsche sports cars and race cars are timeless treasures that appreciate like fine wine. All Porsche Inventory 2005 Porsche Carrera GT Price: $6,000,000 View Listing 2005 Porsche Carrera GT Price: $4,999,900 View Listing 2005 Porsche Carrera GT Price: $3,750,000 View Listing 1996 Porsche 911 GT2 Price: $2,399,995 View Listing 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Price: $2,290,888 View Listing 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Price: $1,499,700 View Listing 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Price: $1,394,888 View Listing 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S MANSORY Price: $1,299,980 View Listing 2016 Porsche 911 R Price: $999,995 View Listing 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Price: $998,773 View Listing

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 19, 2026

This Chromaflair Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Has Over $100K in Options, and It's for Sale

When Porsche introduced the 911 GT3 Touring in 2017, it offered owners a more understated take on a track-focused icon, swapping the massive rear wing for a more modest look without ditching the high-revving 4.0L flat-six that made the GT3 so special. And while you may leave its conception at just that, the hype of the 911R, and those flipping them for massive profits, most definitely played a key role in its production. Since then, the 911 GT3 Touring has remained one of the most well-balanced Porsches ever made, often referred to as the ultimate sleeper 911. The team at Porsche San Luis Obispo is pleased to present this 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring as part of its extensive inventory for sale on duPont REGISTRY, with an option list that tips over the $100,000 mark. Opting for a finish of its own kind, this GT3 Touring shows off a five-figure Paint-to-Sample Chromaflair Explosive Gold paint job, also optioned with the Touring Package in Black to add contrast. The gloss black forged wheels are finished with color-matched Chromaflair pinstriping to pull its exclusive look all together. Inside, a custom kickplate reading “…it’s not just a car…” welcomes you into a comfortable cabin that’s both modest and comfortable, perfectly embodying the idea of the GT3 Touring. The standard carbon bucket GT3 seats have been swapped for cushy comfort seats, each layered in black leather with fabric inserts, and embroidered with the Porsche crest in both headrests. All in all, the interior doesn’t shout as loud as the exterior, but it offers the most practical way to daily drive a GT3.The most impressive and notable aspect of the 911 GT3 Touring sits at the rear, where Porsche’s legendary 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six revs to 9,000rpm, screaming out its center-exit exhaust. And, in using the exact engine formula derived from the standard, track-focused 911 GT3, the Touring Package sends 502 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque to its rear wheels. Mated to a traditional 6-speed manual transmission, those numbers equate to a 0- 60 mph time between 3.2 and 3.7 seconds, and an overall topseed of 199 mph. This 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring from Porsche San Luis Obispo is now for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the button below. View Price & Listing

Porsche Recaps Its Monterey Car Week 2026 Presence

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 19, 2026

Porsche Recaps 2026 Car Week

One of the most celebrated manufacturers in the automotive industry, Porsche’s luxury performance car lineup enjoys legions of collectors, enthusiasts, and fans, and at this year’s Monterey Car Week, one of the most anticipated parts of the annual automotive calendar, Porsche and its community showed up in full force. Reveals of new cars and appearances of cherished icons characterized Porsche’s presence at this year’s Car Week, with exclusivity and enthusiast appeal at the center. The most noteworthy highlight of Porsche’s Car Week presence is the new Flachbau RS, a Sonderwunsch one-off, created as an homage to the 935 “Moby Dick.” Created in collaboration with Manthey Racing, the one-off is based on the 991 911 GT2 RS with the Weissach Package, and reimagines the “flat nose” design that the 935 made iconic in the ‘70s. However, alongside that, Porsche also introduced a new member to its current 911 lineup, offering the latest Porsche 911 Carrera S with a six-speed manual transmission. Available in the North American market, the rear-wheel drive, manual 911 Carrera S signifies Porsche’s commitment to creating drivers’ cars with timeless enthusiast appeal. <- Gallery -> Celebrating Porsche’s ties with a particular section of Hollywood’s cultural lexicon, the life-size Sally Carrera, the iconic Porsche 911 character from Disney Pixar’s Cars films, was present at Monterey Car Week this year. Joining it, however, were a trio of Porsches related to another Pixar series, the Sonderwunsch one-off Porsche 911 commissions created after characters in the latest Toy Story 5. Created as part of a charitable initiative, the vehicles were made to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the American Red Cross and Starlight Children’s Foundation. With one-of-one exclusivity, purist excellence, and pop-culture excitement, Porsche’s Monterey Car Week presence this year showcased the diversity of the manufacturer’s appeal, the breadth of its automotive excellence, and the richness of its heritage. View All Porsche For Sale Image Source: Porsche

Porsche Brings Manual 911 Carrera S Back To North America

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 13, 2026

Manual Porsche 911 Carrera S Returns To North America

Monterey Car Week is one of the most anticipated times of year on the automotive calendar, for collectors, brands, drivers, and enthusiasts alike. This year, Porsche is catering to purist enthusiasts by unveiling a new variant of its legendary sports car, the 911. Recognizable across the globe as a luxurious, fun-to-drive, beautiful, and historic performance machine, the 911 is enjoyed by legions of fans, many of whom adore the analog appeal of a manual transmission. That’s changing, though, as Porsche chose Monterey Car Week as the venue to unveil a new Porsche 911 Carrera S with a six-speed manual transmission, exclusively for the North American market. Initially, the 911 Carrera S in the 992.2 generation was available only with a PDK transmission, but it is now available with the MT package for the 2027 model year. About the manual transmission’s return to the 911 Carrera S, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America Timo Resch commented, “As a lifelong driving enthusiast I’m personally excited to announce the return of the manual transmission to the Carrera S. “While some brands are abandoning the manual, we are proud to continue offering three pedals in a range of products that speaks to different use cases. Managing a clutch and shift lever isn’t for everyone, but for the drivers who want it there really is no substitute.” <- Gallery -> With the addition of the new 2027 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe and Cabriolet with the MT package, Porsche now offers a total of seven variants of the 911 with manual transmissions, joining the 911 Carrera T Coupe and Cabriolet, the 911 GT3, the 911 GT3 Touring, and the 911 GT3 S/C. The manual Porsche 911 Carrera S is exclusively available with rear-wheel drive, and also offers rear-axle steering, a ride-lowering PASM Sport suspension, the Sport Chrono package, unique exhaust tuning, and a walnut shift knob. The manual variant also offers 17 pounds of weight savings in the form of center-lock wheels. Meanwhile, the 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine mounted at the rear provides a robust 473 horsepower, and weighing only 11 more pounds than the Carrera T Coupe, it makes for incredible backroad driving. Distinguishing itself from the Carrera T is the ability to specify Porsche Carbon Ceramic Brakes. Highlighting the significance of the manual transmission, the shift pattern can be seen in the puddle lights of the car, as well. The new 2027 Porsche 911 Carrera S with the MT Package is available to order at Porsche dealerships now. For the Coupe, the starting MSRP is $167,100, and the Cabriolet starts at $181,000, plus a $2,350 fee for delivery, processing, and handling. Revitalizing the glory of the manual for Porsche enthusiasts, deliveries of the new manual Carrera S are set to begin by the end of 2026. View All Porsche 911 Carrera S For Sale Image Source: Porsche

By Charles Bradley – August 12, 2026

Louis Vuitton and Singer Reimagine ‘Art of Travel’ Porsche 911 Classics

For Louis Vuitton, travel has always been about more than reaching a destination. Now, the House is bringing that philosophy to the road through an unprecedented collaboration with Singer, creating two extraordinary Porsche 911 models that blur the boundaries between automotive design, watchmaking, fashion, luggage, and craftsmanship. Guided by Louis Vuitton’s Art of Travel philosophy, the collaboration pairs the House’s savoir-faire with Singer’s intricately personalized restorations. The result is two bespoke automobiles: a Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic wearing an exclusive saffron, cobalt blue and yellow livery, and a Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic Turbo, a cabriolet conceived by Nicolas Ghesquière, Artistic Director of Women’s Collections at Louis Vuitton. Both cars are accompanied by made-to-measure Louis Vuitton creations, turning the automobiles into complete expressions of travel and an art of living. Yet, the project began with something considerably smaller: a dashboard clock. From a Tambour Clock to a Complete Vision The collaboration grew from a request for a dashboard clock for a car reimagined by Singer. Designed and produced by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton workshops in Switzerland, the mechanical timepiece became the catalyst for something much more ambitious. “This unique and remarkable adventure began with a request for a dashboard clock for a car reimagined by Singer,” shares Jean Arnault, Louis Vuitton Watch Director. “In addition to the design and production of this clock by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton workshops in Switzerland, it quickly became apparent to us that this collaboration with Singer could extend to the personalization of every functional element of the vehicle, enhancing them through our expertise in leather craftsmanship and watchmaking.” The detachable mechanical timepiece is inspired by the Tambour watch, including its distinctive shape and 12 polished and engraved letters spelling the House’s name around the bezel. Once the clock entered the cockpit, however, the instrument display itself became part of the transformation. What followed was a year of work devoted to reimagining the speedometer, rev counter and gauges around the graphic language of the Tambour line. Cobalt blue is accented with bright orange lettering, bringing horological design into an automotive environment. “The specifications chosen by Louis Vuitton exposed us to techniques and methods developed over decades of experience,” says Rob Dickinson, Founder and Executive Chairman at Singer. “They trusted us with their esteemed brand, their traditions and their vision and it was a joy to bring our two worlds together.” The collaboration ultimately became much larger than a clock or an interior. It became a complete reimagining of the vehicle: “The aim was to create a true synthesis between Singer’s architectural and timeless language and the Louis Vuitton culture, characterized by refined materials, travel and expression of style,” explains Octave Chany, Project Lead Designer at Singer. The project also marks a historic first for Louis Vuitton. For the first time, the House is creating a co-branded item, an equally unprecedented move for Singer. Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic The first automobile is a Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic finished in saffron and cobalt blue, with a specially designed roof rack capable of carrying a trunk, surfboard or pair of skis. Its purpose is immediately apparent: This is a car conceived for epic journeys. The color palette is deeply connected to Louis Vuitton’s heritage. The saffron shade has appeared in the House’s archives for more than 150 years and has been used across its packaging for more than 20 years. It also resonates with Bahama Yellow, a hallmark hue associated with Singer’s earliest commissions. The combination has a particular automotive connection through Louis Vuitton’s travel trunks designed for Citroën in 1924, which featured cobalt blue interior reinforcements. Bright yellow stitching further echoes the saddle-stitch seams used on the brand’s leather goods and trunks. Cobalt blue demonstration tires draw inspiration from the handles and ribbons of Louis Vuitton packaging, while the rear engine air intake grille incorporates a geometric motif formed by the initials L and V. Inside, the cabin is entirely upholstered in leather with a natural hue inspired by VVT leather, one of Louis Vuitton’s most utilized leathers. The material is associated with the handles, shoulder straps, edging and labels of the House’s exceptional luggage and coated canvas bags. Louis Vuitton’s artisans selected the leather for the seats, while Singer’s team executed the interior leatherwork. The door-handle edges use the same edge-dyeing technique found on Louis Vuitton bags, with yellow stitching throughout. Diamond-patterned embossing on the seats, front boot trim and rear engine compartment recalls the “malletage” motif characteristic of the interiors of Louis Vuitton trunks. Ventilation eyelets in the seats are individually crafted and finished by hand and carry Louis Vuitton Monogram flower designs, a motif also appearing on the sun visor and headrests. The transformation extends to components normally associated with the functional rather than the luxurious. Plastic fittings have been replaced by hand-crafted components made from premium, natural materials. Adjustment knobs, control switches, locks, pull-tabs and air vents are crafted in metal, predominantly rhodium-plated, and individually hand-finished using techniques comparable to those used in fine watchmaking. Polishing and satin-finishing techniques draw directly from watchmaking savoir-faire, while anodising and electroplating create the specific colors. Even the engine’s technical components receive the same treatment. The fuel and oil caps incorporate typography used on Louis Vuitton watch components, while every element is designed and crafted to order. An Entire Louis Vuitton Wardrobe for the Road The Classic’s interpretation of the Art of Travel does not stop with the automobile. Louis Vuitton has created an exclusive capsule collection for its owner, with pieces cut from Millésime leather echoing the cabin and finished in saffron, cobalt and yellow. The driving wardrobe begins with a naturally grained leather racing jacket featuring a perforated LV zip closure and Monogram Flower eyelets. Straight-cut jeans use heavy cotton-and-silk denim, while driving footwear includes the LV Rally car shoe or LV Remix Derby. Perforated driving gloves and a carbon-and-glass-fiber jet helmet trimmed in calfskin complete the ensemble. Even the keys receive bespoke treatment, with a six-key folder bearing a Louis Vuitton x Singer stamp or a cloche key holder in the House’s signature blue. A pochette for the car’s documents follows the lines of a 1950s business sleeve. The luggage is designed around the automobile itself. A 1950s-inspired helmet bag carries the bespoke helmet, while the Bisten, a direct descendant of the suitcases the House first catalogued in 1892, is finished with a blue handle and name tag. The Keepall packs a week’s wardrobe into the cabin, while a pair of front-trunk bags is shaped to fit precisely within the nose of the car. The collaboration’s approach to automotive luggage also draws upon Louis Vuitton’s history. As early as 1897, Georges Vuitton offered trunks designed specifically for automobiles, capable of being secured to a vehicle’s rear or roof. The designs incorporated specialized patented locks, flat construction for easier stacking and “Vuittonite” canvas, which was waterproof, supple and capable of being dyed to match the color of a car. The bespoke roof rack carries a Louis Vuitton surfboard handcrafted in Angers before traveling to the Atlantic coast for its resin coating and fins. Its Monogram marquetry in blond oak and rich walnut requires countless hours of craftsmanship. A pair of skis, created in the French Alps from wood, titanal and steel, completes the collection. Together, the accessories form a contemporary expression of Louis Vuitton’s historic expertise in functional equipment for motoring and travel. Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic Turbo The second car takes the collaboration in an entirely different direction. The Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic Turbo is a cabriolet conceived under the creative direction of Nicolas Ghesquière. Finished in white with touches of brown, the car combines leather and wood in a sophisticated interpretation of classic motorboats. “Automotive design is a passion that has always lived within me. My collaboration with Singer has been a chance to reconnect with this fascinating world – a magnificent opportunity to explore truly exceptional automobiles,” says Ghesquière. The cabriolet embodies Ghesquière’s desire to merge the nautical and automotive worlds, reflecting his approach of combining contrasting influences. Wood gives the automobile a contemporary character, while the open-top configuration creates a direct connection with nature, sunlight and the road. The bodywork combines an echo of Calcaire Lutétien, the white limestone that has shaped the Parisian landscape, with gold accents, natural leather and wood. A large rear spoiler underscores the car’s capabilities, while the rear-opening luggage compartment reveals a teak-inspired wooden deck that continues the motorboat theme. Inside, the bespoke dashboard clock occupies the center of the console rather than sitting behind the steering wheel. Natural leather, warm golden gauges, a dial finished in the exact shade of the exterior and a matching golden ignition key create continuity between the cabin and bodywork. The dashboard bears the Louis Vuitton signature, while a distinctive leather patch on the steering wheel reinforces Ghesquière’s design language. Beneath the clock, the gearshift trim evokes the silhouette of the Noé bag through its natural leather drawstring. Behind the seats, a luggage compartment crafted from varnished wood uses the same technique employed for runabout decks. Bespoke Louis Vuitton luggage fits into the space alongside the lightweight soft top. Wood paneling extends through the rear engine compartment and front boot, where a bespoke trunk comprises three cases that slot together to create storage compartments. Leather fastening straps with pin buckles subtly reference motorsport, trunk making and watch straps. Fashion, Watches & Luggage Complete Classic Turbo For the Classic Turbo, Ghesquière has created another exclusive capsule in which the wardrobe mirrors the automobile’s palette of white, wood and gold. The dashboard clock finds a counterpart on the wrist in the Tambour Automatic, a 40-millimeter watch in ceramic and yellow gold. Both timepieces can be stored in a Coffret Tresor, first made by Georges Vuitton in 1896 and reissued here as a pair. The driving ensemble includes a made-to-measure suit in parachute silk, braided leather driving gloves and the LV Sneakerina. Gold and acetate sunglasses conceal a Monogram flower beneath one lens, while a carbon and glass-fiber helmet finished in varnished cream and a tan visor completes the look. The luggage follows the same philosophy. A garment bag folds flat against the cabin, while the Alma, Express, Noé, Cruiser and Petite Malle each bring a distinct Louis Vuitton expression to the journey. The larger luggage is designed around the car, including the three-part trunk integrated into the front boot and a Keepall 45 with a removable cover. Even the smallest details receive bespoke attention. A key holder carries the LV Blazon, while the Monogram Heritage necklace incorporates a leather key bell and medallion. A pouch sized for the vehicle’s keys is finished with contrasting yellow stitching. Where Automotive Craft Meets the Art of Living The collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Singer ultimately reaches beyond a conventional automotive partnership. It is an exchange between two organizations whose identities are built around craftsmanship, precision, and an uncompromising attention to detail. The result is two automobiles that bring together the full breadth of Louis Vuitton and Singer’s respective savoir-faire. In the process, the Porsche 911 becomes more than a means of transportation. It becomes a traveling expression of fashion, design, watchmaking, leather craftsmanship, and the enduring luxury of the journey itself. View All 911 Reimagined by Singer For Sale Images by Singer Vehicle Design

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 10, 2026

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