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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 Sponsored Article – September 29, 2026

Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge: The Area South-Central Winners

Porsche's dealer network has once again shown what its service departments are capable of. The Area South-Central winners of the 2026 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge represent three distinct approaches to keeping classic Porsches on the road, each carried out with the depth of expertise and factory support that define the program. About the Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge Through the Challenge, Porsche Cars North America invites Porsche Centers across the U.S. to restore, preserve, or individualize heritage models using Porsche Classic Genuine Parts and their own craftsmanship. Each participating dealer selects a project car, documents the work throughout the year, and presents the finished vehicle at a regional judging event. That parts support is substantial. The Porsche Classic catalogue includes approximately 85,000 genuine parts, and the U.S. is home to the highest number of classic Porsche vehicles in operation anywhere in the world. Entries compete in three categories. Preservation maintains originality while improving functionality, Restoration returns vehicles to near-factory specification, and Individualization allows for bespoke builds influenced by Porsche's Sonderwunsch program. Now in its sixth year, the Challenge continues to grow. The 2025 edition set a record with 73 entries, and the national champions were crowned in Durham, North Carolina alongside Luftgekühlt 11. For 2026, the South-Central round took place at Artomobilia in Carmel, Indiana on August 28 and 29, with the National Championship to follow in October. Porsche Orlando's 1997 911 Carrera 2 Individualization (national finalist) and People's Choice winnerFollow along: https://www.instagram.com/porsche_orlando/ GALLERY-EMBED This build was inspired by Carey, a longtime Porsche Orlando client who, together with her husband Byron, has purchased numerous Paint to Sample and Sonderwunsch cars from the dealership. Shortly after taking delivery of a Pastel Yellow 993 Carrera 2, she challenged the team to create a car that reflected her own personality while remaining unmistakably Porsche. The car was taken down to a bare shell, fitted with genuine 993 RS bodywork and a factory-style steel sunroof delete, and refinished in its original Pastel Yellow on every surface. Under the rear deck, the original 3.6-liter flat-six became a high-compression 4.0-liter with individual throttle bodies and a GT3 plenum, paired with a short-ratio RSR-style gearbox and authentic 993 RS suspension. The interior is the centerpiece, a Sonderwunsch-inspired cabin with full leather retrimming, color-matched painted trim, and a bespoke ombré leather weave inspired by the GT3 S/C Street Style. The team also 3D scanned a factory 993 rear seat delete and re-engineered it in lightweight materials with top-loading storage that works with the RS bucket seats. Carey was involved at every stage, and her choices, including the color-matched new-old-stock Speedline wheels, became defining features of a car that used approximately 782 genuine Porsche components and earned both the Individualization win and the People's Choice award. Porsche Cary's 2001 Boxster Preservation (national finalist)Follow along: https://www.instagram.com/porsche.cary/ GALLERY-EMBED Porsche Cary's 986 Boxster was prepared with a focus on preservation and thoughtful modernization. Rather than replacing original components, the team prioritized sustainability and authenticity by meticulously cleaning and touching up existing interior pieces. The exterior received a comprehensive paint correction to restore its factory-level luster, and a full dry ice blasting treatment restored the undercarriage while retaining most of the original parts. The car's key systems were fully refreshed with a new convertible top and headliner, new windshield, struts, control arms, clutch and flywheel, along with refurbished wheels and brakes and OEM N-spec tires. To bridge classic and contemporary, the team installed the Porsche Classic PCCM+ system, adding smartphone integration and improved navigation while preserving the authentic interior of the 986. The finished car is a beautiful example of the model that retains the character of an early Boxster. Harper Porsche's 1978 911 Turbo Restoration (national finalist)Follow along: https://www.instagram.com/harperporsche/ GALLERY-EMBED Harper Porsche's 1978 911 Turbo is a rare early Sonderwunsch commission, ordered new in Paint to Sample Buick Medium Green Poly metallic with white leather seats, black and white pinstripe velour inserts, and green shag carpet. Guided by the car's Porsche Product Specifications certificate, the team stripped the car to a bare shell and had it resprayed inside and out in the correct color by Harper's Porsche-certified collision center, then restored the interior to its original specification. The engine was rebuilt from the bare crankcase up, the original turbocharger was rebuilt, and the Type 930 four-speed transaxle was rebuilt in-house. The chassis received period-correct green Bilstein suspension, a fully renewed brake system, and the original Fuchs wheels refinished and fitted with N-rated Pirelli P7 tires. Harper's Porsche Classic service advisor and historian researched production records and period sources to ensure every detail was correct for 1978, and the team even commissioned custom red woven air conditioning hoses to match the originals. Harper Porsche brings a strong Challenge history to the finals, having won the national People's Choice award in 2025 with its 1992 964 RS. Each of these three cars reflects the purpose of its category and the skill of the Porsche Center behind it. Porsche Orlando, Porsche Cary and Harper Porsche now advance to the National Championship in October, where they will meet the winners from Areas West and East.

By Sponsored Article – September 03, 2026

Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge: The Area West Winners

Now in its sixth year, the Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge asks Porsche Centers across the United States to do what they are uniquely equipped to do: take a classic Porsche that is due for expert attention and return it to the road. The work is carried out by Porsche-trained technicians with a catalog of roughly 85,000 Porsche Classic Genuine Parts behind them, and the eligibility list is deliberately broad. Entries can include the 356 and 914, six generations of the 911, transaxle cars such as the 944 and 928, and modern classics including the Boxster, Cayman, and first-generation Cayenne, provided the vehicle is a street production model. Each participating center enters one of three categories. Individualization draws on the spirit of Porsche's Sonderwunsch program and rewards imaginative use of Porsche Genuine Parts. Preservation favors repairing over replacing, retaining as much original material as possible while improving how the car functions. Restoration is the traditional path, returning a car to like-new condition in line with original production specifications. A fourth honor, People's Choice, is decided by public vote rather than by the judging panel. Area West judging took place on August 14 at Werks Reunion in Monterey, California, during one of the busiest weeks on the collector car calendar. Four Porsche Centers came away with awards, and the three category winners advance as national finalists to the finals in Atlanta on October 9 and 10. Individualization: Porsche Tucson, 1973 914 GALLERY-EMBED Porsche Tucson took the Individualization award with a 914 that arrived as a gutted rolling chassis sourced locally. The team stripped and sandblasted the shell to expose its true condition, removed corrosion, and completed extensive metalwork through the body and floor pans before fitting steel GT-style flares along with handmade front and rear bumpers and spoilers. The body was widened by an additional 1¾ inches along the upper fender line, work that required careful fabrication to keep the proportions consistent from front to rear. The finished car wears a custom-mixed Adriatic Blue over the upper and lower surfaces, with bumpers and trim in 70 percent gloss black. The bigger undertaking was mechanical. Converting the chassis for six-cylinder power called for frame gussets, an oil tank, and a dedicated engine mounting system. The rebuilt 2.4-liter engine runs S-spec camshafts, high-compression pistons, Weber 40 IDA carburetors, PerTronix ignition, coated headers, and a sport muffler, and it sits in an engine bay finished with a painted shroud, zinc-coated hardware, and a handmade wiring harness. The rebuilt 901 side-shift transmission received new synchronizers, engagement teeth, operating sleeves, and a reinforced intermediate bearing support, while the suspension and brakes were rebuilt around new bushings, bearings, Bilstein shocks, and rebuilt 911 calipers. Inside are a custom five-gauge dashboard, redesigned seats in black leather with blue stitching, color-matched belts, a roll bar, woven leather dash trim, and a handmade aluminum shifter. Porsche Tucson also made the build a public project, hosting an event at the halfway mark and another for the final reveal, and documenting progress at least twice a month for more than 6,000 followers under the #PorscheChallenge2026 hashtag. @porschetucson Preservation: Gaudin Porsche of Las Vegas, 1996 911 Turbo GALLERY-EMBED The 993 Turbo that Gaudin Porsche of Las Vegas entered arrived wearing years of aftermarket modification in the tuner idiom of the early 2000s. The category rewards restraint, and the team's approach was to reverse those changes rather than replace what lay underneath. The project was introduced to more than 120 VIP guests at a kickoff event in January 2025, with the transformation carried out in public view. To protect original finishes, the undercarriage and suspension were dry ice blasted, lifting decades of grime without disturbing factory coatings. The aftermarket front bumper, rear spoiler, wheels, graphics, and aged paint protection film all came off, returning the original bodywork and paint to view. The interior was fully disassembled so the original carpets and leather could be steam cleaned and reconditioned, and the factory seats, belts, steering wheel, shifter, and parking brake assembly went back in as aftermarket carbon trim, aluminum gauge surrounds, pedal covers, door sill trim, and the custom audio system came out. The factory speaker configuration was restored, with a Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus system added for modern connectivity behind a period-correct face. Mechanically, the car received a full engine, transmission, and driveline service, along with the reinstallation of its original exhaust, valve covers, and oil lines. Brakes were renewed with new pads, rotors, and lines and refinished calipers, and the intercooler and fan shroud were refinished in correct factory colors. A precision corner balance, ride height adjustment, and four-wheel alignment followed. Every original body panel was retained through paintless dent removal, all glass was polished rather than replaced, and a multi-stage paint correction revived the factory finish. More than 200 miles of road testing preceded the unveiling to a crowd of over 180 guests in the Gaudin showroom. @gaudinporschelv Restoration: Porsche San Francisco, 2003 911 C4S GALLERY-EMBED Porsche San Francisco chose its subject with an argument in mind. The 996 is the entry point into air-cooled-adjacent 911 ownership for a lot of newer enthusiasts, and this 2003 C4S Tiptronic was selected to show what the generation is capable of when it receives proper attention. The car is on its seventh owner and spent most of its life outside the dealer network before returning in May 2023 with a recurring check engine light. Diagnosed with an internal engine concern, it was bought as a retirement project and then sat under a cover beside a house for three years. The engine and transmission came out in front of a live audience during the project unveiling. With the engine partially disassembled, removal of the bank two cylinder head revealed a carbon pattern on cylinders five and six consistent with coolant in the combustion chamber. Inspection found no cracks in the head and no bore scoring or cracks in the cylinder walls, so the engine was reassembled with cam timing set, new spark plugs, latest-revision ignition coils, a new air-oil separator, and a new water pump and drive belt. Once reinstalled, the misfire was confirmed corrected. From there the car received new shock absorbers, strut mounts, bump stops, and dust boots, a four-wheel alignment, rebuilt and refinished calipers with new Porsche script, and new discs, pads, sensors, and hardware. A PCCM+ upgrade required removing the single-DIN radio and relocating the A/C control panel to the base of the console, and the center console itself was replaced after its rubberized coating began peeling. The headlights were restored through a multi-step process of chemical cleaning, progressive sanding from 800 through 3000 grit, polishing, and UV and ceramic coating, while cracked taillights and the spoiler lip were replaced. Full exterior paint restoration and an interior detail completed the car. The team deserves specific mention. Gold Meister and classic certified technician Noah Saldena led the project alongside Gunter Feldmeier, with engine work performed by first-year technician and PTAP graduate Nicholas Cappa, who also handled the PCCM+ installation and console replacement. Dominick Eldridge covered suspension and lighting, Jonathan Battad handled wheels and tires, and the parts team led by Kalvin Kao sourced the correct components throughout. @porschesanfrancisco People's Choice: Porsche Santa Clarita, 1991 911 Cabriolet GALLERY-EMBED Public vote went to Porsche Santa Clarita for a 964 Carrera 2 Cabriolet conceived as an art car. The reference point is the 1970 Porsche 917 that ran at Le Mans in what became known as the Hippie livery, hand-painted with spray cans in the paddock to disguise lightweight fiberglass bodywork. A practical solution turned into one of the most recognizable race cars ever built, and that idea of paint as part of the story shaped this project. Santa Clarita brought in Los Angeles artist RISK to treat the car as a canvas, with the artwork as the centerpiece rather than a decorative finish. The bodywork underneath is a RAUH-Welt Begriff build, chosen for the way Akira Nakai's approach combines craftsmanship and individuality while staying rooted in Porsche culture. Custom RWB x Rotiform wheels sit under the widebody kit, wrapped in 305/30/18 front and 335/30/18 rear tires, with KW V3 coilovers, a 964 adjustable rear spring plate, and a 993 Big Red brake kit with matching booster and master cylinder. The mechanical brief favored feel over peak output. The original 3.6-liter flat six was rebuilt with oversized valves and paired with a lightweight single-mass flywheel for sharper response, breathing through RSR headers and an RSR-style exhaust. Inside, custom magenta and ivory leather, a Porsche sport steering wheel, custom gauges, PCCM infotainment, and a premium sound system with subwoofer round out the cabin, while retro G-body turn signals nod to earlier 911s outside. @porschesantaclarita What Comes Next Four very different interpretations of the same brief, from a fully fabricated 914 to a 993 Turbo returned to factory specification, a 996 given the attention its generation has long deserved, and a 964 turned into a moving piece of art. Porsche Tucson, Gaudin Porsche of Las Vegas, and Porsche San Francisco now advance to the national finals in Atlanta on October 9 and 10, where the category champions and the Grand National Champion will be decided.

By Sponsored Article – April 17, 2024

Porsche Carrera GT Being Auctioned at Mecum’s Indy 2024 E...

This year’s Mecum Auction (May 10-18) in Indianapolis includes a 2004 Porsche Carrera GT in the sports and luxury cars session at the Indiana Convention Center called Indy 2024. For the car enthusiast and collector, Porsche’s extraordinarily engineered racecar represents the pinnacle of automotive design. This Carrera GT stands out as a particularly special example of a very special car. Of the 1,270 produced between 2003 and 2006, this is one of only 41 completed in Basalt Black for the North American market – one of the single most desirable color combinations for those in the know. With fewer than 8,000 miles since new, it’s also a remarkable testament to the care and attention that it has received throughout its life. Under the bonnet is a 5.7-liter V-10 engine, putting out 605 horsepower, with the Euro-correct font. And it has a six-speed manual gearbox, augmented with a Porsche ceramic composite clutch. All in all, it comes together to create a raw – yet highly refined – driving experience where the feeling between you and the road is about as good as it gets these days. Its Basalt Black exterior shines, and removable carbon fiber roof panels can be stowed to create an open-air experience, intensifying the exhilaration of driving. The interior awash in dark grey leather opens in the heels of occupants to a world of precision and performance interpretation of Porsche’s legendary race heritage: the Porsche 917-style birch/ash wood shift lever knob and XT bucket seats are also rendered in materials and details faithful to the days of the race-proven and proven-ace 917. As an inlay for the cup holders, the tube-formed galvanized magnesium center console lends a taste of racing sophistication to the otherwise performance-only gestures of the interior. Functional meets stylistic form in the Carrera GT’s reinforced cockpit safety like one would find in racing cars. Exposure of the carbon fiber and aluminum in the monocoque and subframe makes for a safe ride and also lightens the car, boosting its responsive feel on the road. Inside, the GT comes equipped with modern comforts such as Porsche Online Pro AM/FM/CD stereo, air conditioning, and xenon headlamps; it has nothing to prove in the age of the Prius. The focus on aerodynamics is as evident as the 8,000 individual rivets: there’s an underfloor ground effect and a rear diffuser optimized for high-speed airflow, which combined with the electronically activated rear wing and pushrod-actuated inboard suspension make a car fly around a track almost as well as it can be driven on a road. This car was and still is a sports car icon. It comes with a complete file and dealer binder from a German car dealer, German language specification page, MOT test certificates, insurance documents, owner’s manual, and service history. The documents validate its authenticity and also make it more collectible. While the nitty gritty of this Porsche Carrera GT auction at Mecum’s Indy 2024 locks in at No Reserve, its appeal to collectors and Porsche enthusiasts goes beyond just owning one of the rarest cars ever produced. The public’s desire to own this Porsche is, in fact, more about being part of history. As with any well-considered dealership, you can opt to purchase a beautifully engineered and crafted automotive masterpiece to have for a while without a thorough-going sense of investment. On the other hand, maybe this Carrera GT is for buyers who see investment as more than just a sale – the thought of driving a Porsche beauty that will likely remain in top condition for decades brings good dreams. Don’t miss making the pinnacle of Porsche’s hands-on high-tech team part of your life as well. View Listing For More Info

By Sponsored Article – June 06, 2023

The Iconic Shades of Porsche at Broad Arrow’s 75th Annive...

Broad Arrow Auctions' upcoming 75th Anniversary Porsche Auction in Atlanta, Georgia is truly a Porschephile’s paradise.

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 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 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

By Edward Jones – June 15, 2021

The New Porsche Panamera: The Most Customizable Yet

Presented by Porsche Cars North America - Being able to customize a new car is very important for customers and that's why Porsche has made the new Panamera their most customizable example yet. From the interior to the exterior, those ordering a new Panamera can truly make their example a unique creation. Thanks to Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, the new Panamera has a long list of customizable options. Starting with the exterior, there are many aspects that can be customized to give the Panamera a jaw-dropping appearance. When it comes to the paint finish, Porsche has a library of paints that can be picked from, as well as the ability to accomplish a custom color finish. Another option that's important to many are the wheels. Thankfully, there are plenty to choose from, including the 21-inch Panamera SportDesign wheels. The SportDesign Package is now available with carbon fiber components that give the Panamera an even sportier look than before. Inside, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur can give the Panamera's cabin a complete makeover through available options. From the leather to trim materials, there's just so much to choose from when customizing the new Panamera's interior. Just a few examples of options include the illuminated carbon fiber door sill guards, heated GT Sport steering wheel, extended dashboard trim in leather with deviated stitching, and more. As always, customers can pick and choose colors for their interior materials to make it their own. Porsche has truly allowed new Panamera owners to make their new luxury automobile their own. Those interested in purchasing a Panamera ought to know that Porsche's abilities really allow them to create the Porsche of their dreams. And, please, feel free to dream big because the combinations are as infinite as your imagination. Learn More About The New Panamera

By Edward Jones – May 21, 2021

The New Porsche Panamera: An Interior Designed With Purpose

Presented by Porsche Cars North America - With four doors that open up to a spacious interior, the new Porsche Panamera has a cabin that's more than noteworthy. Porsche is not an automaker that will skimp on the details and luxury, and the new Panamera is a perfect example of such attention. When designing the new Panamera's interior, every inch of material, every piece of fabric, and every stitch found within the cabin is painstakingly considered. Just like the exterior, every component found inside of the Panamera was picked and placed with purpose. What's more, much of the Panamera has been crafted by hand thanks to Porsche's renowned craftspeople. This dedication to craftsmanship is found from the cockpit to the dash and even the embossing on the headrests. All of these details combine to create a setting that's undeniably perfect. Being on the cutting edge in regards to automotive technology, Porsche has also equipped the new Panamera's interior with the necessary components for a more connected drive than ever before. To connect the driver to the road, there are systems like Porsche InnoDrive, which adds new innovative functions to the Adaptive Cruise Control. There's also a Head-Up Display that projects all relevant vehicle information in the driver's field of vision so they can always keep their eyes on the road ahead. Porsche has also included technology that connects the driver to their everyday life and passions, like Porsche Connect and Apple Music. The new Porsche Panamera is just another gleaming example of the automaker's commitment to creating with intention and not just for the sake of embellishment. By blending both purpose and style, Porsche has given the new Panamera an interior that's truly exemplary. To learn more, be sure to click the button below to visit Porsche's website. Learn More About The New Panamera

By Edward Jones – April 28, 2021

The New Porsche Panamera: Faster and More Thrilling Than ...

Presented by Porsche Cars North America - Every vehicle that Porsche has produced aims to give the driver an exhilarating drive through speed, handling and a little touch of magic. When the Panamera was first unveiled, many doubted its ability to be an agile and quick car considering the addition of two more doors but those critics couldn't be more wrong. Porsche's engineers have created a model that offers an additional two seats and doors without compromising the drive that the legendary automaker is known for. With the new 2021 Porsche Panamera, the sedan has been taken to another level that's downright unprecedented. To make the new 2021 Panamera the ultimate driver's sedan, Porsche's engineers made a litany of improvements. First up is its handling. The Adaptive Air Suspension including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), which actively adjusts the damping depending on the road conditions and driving style, has been updated. By updating this system's calibration, Porsche has increased the new Panamera's ride quality even further than before. Porsche has also recalibrated the new Panamera's steering so it now offers sharper feedback and increased responsiveness, which will make cornering a blast. Of course, handling is nothing without power. For that, the new 2021 Panamera models have several new powertrains available. For the Turbo S model, it's now powered by an uprated twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine that produces 620 horsepower and 604 lb-ft of torque. That's enough power for a 0 to 60 mph time of just 2.9 seconds when Launch Control is utilized. For the Panamera GTS, its heart is a twin-turbo V8 that produces 473 hp and 457 lb-ft of torque, a 20 hp increase when compared to the previous model. Those looking for something a bit more electric, Porsche has also introduced the new Panamera 4S E-Hybrid. This new hybrid sports sedan has an electric motor that's paired with a twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 engine for a total of 552 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. Porsche notes that power is enough for a 0 to 60 mph time of just 3.5 seconds when Launch Control is active. More recently, Porsche has unveiled the new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid that ups the ante with a twin-turbo V8 engine mated to an electric motor for an astonishing 689 hp and 642 lb-ft of torque. As you can see, there are plenty of Panamera models for everyone's taste and that isn't even all of the variants. By being faster and more agile than before, the new Panamera offers its driver an experience that's unlike anything else. The days of thrilling drives being offered by only two-door vehicles are no more and the 2021 Panamera proves just that. Through decades of experience, Porsche has created a masterpiece with the Panamera and it just keeps getting better. Learn More About The New Panamera

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