So this is it, then. Allegedly. Porsche’s new boss, Matthias Muller, says of the Carrera GTS’s place in the 997 time line, “I think this is the end.†Privately, though, some Porsche sources say the firm could squeeze out another variant before the next generation appears next autumn (extra-hot RSR, anyone?).
Regardless of who is right, the GTS has the potential to be one of the sweetest 997s. It takes the wider track and shell of the four-wheel-drive Carrera 4S but drives the rear wheels only. The 3.8-liter engine has  … Details
In a recent interview with German media, Matthias Mueller has suggested Porsche won’t be entering Formula One any time soon, but says if Volkswagen was to take part in the championship, Porsche would be the segment of Volkswagen most suitable for the job.
It was early in October when the Porsche boss first hinted possibilities that Audi, Porsche or Volkswagen could be entering Formula One. He said the company was going to have a sit-down talk about the idea and try to discover which arm is best for the job. Now though, things look like they might have fizzed out … Details
The investors behind the resurrection of the iconic Lancia Stratos plan to take their new model racing. in the GT2 category. The new Stratos racer would be built to GT2-specification and would feature a range of cosmetic and mechanical upgrades over the already hard-edged road car, which is being limited to just 25 units.
The original Stratos was best known for its rallying exploits, but the car also raced on the track. Turin-based Danisi Engineering will  … Details & Pictures