The 1971 Porsche 914/6 Targa is a rare and captivating sports car that combines the best of German engineering with the sleek, mid-engine design that defined the 914 series. Introduced…
The 1993 Porsche 964 Turbo 3.6 represents the pinnacle of the 964 generation 911 Turbo lineup. Using the internal “964” model code between 1989-1994, the Turbo 3.6 arrived in 1993…
After shelving its costly Formula 1 aspirations in late ’62, Porsche refocused on sports car racing to hone its road cars and take on intensifying rival makes. The Abarth-Carreras had…
Designed by Ferry Porsche, the 356 was based on the Volkswagen created by his father, Ferdinand Porsche. Like the ‘Beetle’, the 356 used a platform chassis with a rear-mounted air-cooled…
Although Ferdinand Porsche founded his automotive design consultancy in the early 1930s, his name wasn’t associated with a car until 1949, when it adorned one of history’s greatest sports cars:…
Porsche’s journey from inception to producing a four-door sports car spanned nearly eight decades, with limousines not even a consideration in 1950s Zuffenhausen. However, a bespoke 356 limousine crafted for…
Debuting at the 1969 Frankfurt Auto Show, the 914/4 showcased Volkswagen’s 1,679cc, four-cylinder, air-cooled engine from the 411 model. Conversely, the elite 914/6 boasted the prowess of Porsche’s 2.0-liter six-cylinder…
Cabriolets had been part of the Porsche 356 lineup since its inception, but it was the Speedster, introduced in 1954 after a successful debut of 15 special roadsters in the…
Derived from the 911S platform, the Carrera RS underwent significant enhancements, including a modified suspension and wider rear wheels beneath flared wheel arches, aimed at refining its handling. The 2.7-liter,…
In the autumn of 1959, Porsche unveiled the completely revamped 356B, known internally as the T5 or ‘Technical Programme V.’ The Porsche 356B was available in four distinct body styles:…
The iconic ‘Carrera’ name made its debut on a Porsche in November 1955, gracing a 356A powered by a slightly tamer iteration of the 1.5-liter, twin-overhead-camshaft, roller-bearing engine found in…
It’s more Mad Max than Mille Miglia…a Porsche 356 with front skis and rear tractor treads replacing rubber tires and alloy wheels. This 1956 Porsche project has conquered all seven…
At the request of U.S. Porsche importer Max Hoffman, Porsche designed a stripped-down, lightweight 356 to cater to American drivers and boost the brand’s reputation in SCCA racing. The result…
Although Ferdinand Porsche had established his automotive design consultancy in the early 1930s, his name did not grace a car until 1949. This debut marked the introduction of one of…
The RSR, designed for privateers to compete in international GT racing, marked a significant evolution of the Porsche 911 Type 964. Introduced in 1989, the Type 964 represented a major…
Since the debut of the original 911 in 1964, Porsche has consistently delivered a line of six-cylinder rear-engine sports cars renowned for competing with more powerful counterparts, owing to their…
In 1969, Porsche’s enduring historical connection with Volkswagen was reaffirmed through the introduction of the VW-Porsche 914, a striking mid-engined sports car designed by Porsche and destined to be assembled…
During the 1950s and early 1960s, Porsche included a variety of open and closed versions of its dependable 356 model in its lineup. However, among these variants, few are as…
In 1954, Porsche developed the Type 597, a remarkable vehicle designed for the German Army. This unique creation combined Porsche’s expertise in sports cars and tractors, featuring a lightweight, rear-engined…
The Porsche 911 has gained immense popularity for its steadfast commitment to tradition, but in reality, the model has constantly evolved and improved, even from the inception of the first…