Drive a 911 and you will mostly likely understand what the fuss is about. I did. And if you happen to own one or have driven one, then what you’re about to read will resonate with you.
After wanting to drive a Porsche for so long, I finally got the opportunity to get my hands on a Porsche 911. And not just one Porsche, but two of them – a 996 and a 997. Back to back! I must have died and gone to heaven.
First of all, let me emphasize … More
We could soon be seeing an influx of 997 911 GT3s in the World Rally Championship, which is the best news we’ve heard in ages. UK-based Tuthill Porsche has built an FIA-spec GT3 that has been approved for entry into the GT class of the top tier rally championship, and it looks awesome. Just look at that wing!
The car was … More
Every year racers from around the globe flock to Pikes Peak International Hillclimb in Colorado, including photographer, commercial director, and seven-time Pikes Peak champion Jeff Zwart. Since his record-setting run up the “hill” in 2010 in a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car, a lot has changed.
Back then the course was a mix of pavement and gravel, and Zwart used Pirelli road-race rain tires to put the power down. In 2011, his weapon of choice was a bone-stock (except for safety upgrades) 911 GT2 RS, whose turbocharged motor made a reliable 620 horsepower the whole way up the mountain. In 2013 the course was fully paved, so Zwart brought back the Cup car from 2010’s run with two key upgrades: turbocharged power and racing slicks … More