Five minutes. Around the Nördschleife. Let that sink in for a moment. Has it sunk in? Okay, now we head on to the details: Porsche tracked its vaunted 919 Hybrid Evo racecar for this event. It was driven by by five-time Nürburgring 24 Hours winner Timo Bernhard. I don't know who that is, … [Read more...]
Playoff Season! We Showoff Some of the NBA Superstars’ Cars
Its Playoff season in the NBA! I’m quite excited to see whether the Golden State Warriors will defend their title and hold-off opponents as they await a healthy Stephen Curry to co-lead the pack with Kevin Durant. Or if they will fall to the hands of the strong James Harden and his Houston Rockets. … [Read more...]
Is Downsizing a Pointless Attempt at Regulating Fuel Efficiency?
The old adage ‘there is no replacement for displacement’ might be a little to old. Or is it? At the moment, most of the world’s car manufacturers are opting for downsizing. This topic is not new at all. But aside from the New York Auto Show that just happened, there is not a more … [Read more...]
Spoiler Alert! Best Wings on Cars
We have forever written about the coolest engines, drivetrains, and the hottest technologies. But now we are veering off to the most iconic (read: outrageous) wings ever glued on a car. Acura NSX It is nice to see that the spoiler in the NSX is part of the aerodynamic design and not … [Read more...]
Attainable Supercars!
At a time when supercars cost upwards of $150,000, there are some that you can buy for less than a third of that. And today we are compiling the most appealing of them all. But you have to ask yourself whether or not to buy it. Are you willing to leave your car in the shop for days? For under 50 … [Read more...]
10 Cheap Cars That Will Make You Look Rich
Compared to the last 20 years cars have been treated to inflation. Some carry standard features that would be an expensive option for a flagship model in the past. Today, even a Volkswagen Polo has SatNav. But if we cut all the technology and just consider what makes a car a car, then you might be … [Read more...]
Our Sort-of-Grown-Up Christmas List
McLaren has just unveiled the Senna supercar. But we’re not going to talk about it. Because if you were paying attention, you already saw that Danny has told you everything you need to know about it. A bonkers track-only hypercar. Instead we are going to make wishes to Santa or the Tooth Fairy. The … [Read more...]
The New Porsche 911 R
Low volume special series with powerful naturally aspirated engine and manual transmission Unveiled today at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show, the new Porsche 911 R is a pure-bred sports car built to conform to a time-honoured formula; a powerful 500 hp (368 kW) four-litre … [Read more...]
Laguna Seca Is Mobbed By Porsche 918s
Ok when I say mobbed Laguna Seca I meant that there between 15 and 20 of the stunningly awesome Porsche 918 Spyders turned up to the Rennsport Reunion event which Porsche calls “the world’s largest gathering of Porsche race cars, renowned driver, and Porsche collector cars,”. Effspot was at the … [Read more...]
Iconic Porsche Supercar Could Be Yours At Race Retro
A stunning 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will headline a fantastic selection of supercars offered at Silverstone Auctions’ upcoming classic car sale at Race Retro, taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on the 27th-28th of February. The rare car is one of only 1,270 cars built by Porsche. This … [Read more...]
The new Porsche 718 Boxster: the definitive mid-engined roadster
Great Britain. In the twenty years since its debut, the Porsche Boxster has established itself as the benchmark roadster. Today, a new generation of the mid-engined two-seater is unveiled, powered by a newly-developed range of flat four cylinder ‘boxer’ engines with turbocharging. At the same time, … [Read more...]
A Day In A Mclaren 570s And A Weekend Away With Porsche Cayman R Up For Grabs With Sportscarhire
Visitors to the Performance Car Show presented by Landsail Tyres in association with Autocar and PistonHeads.com will have a fantastic opportunity to win time with two of the stunning performance cars Sportscarhire currently has on its fleet. Visitors to Sportscarhire’s stand (19332 in Hall 19) … [Read more...]
Boxster And Cayman Become 718 Model Series
Mid-engine sports cars from Porsche get new names The 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman – these will be the new names of the two-door mid-engine sports cars from Porsche effective with the introduction of the 2016 models. The Stuttgart sports car manufacturer’s 718 designation is a reference to the … [Read more...]
GREEN LIGHT FOR PORSCHE MISSION E
Porsche to invest around a billion euros - More than 1,000 new jobs The first 100% electrically powered Porsche is on its way. The supervisory board of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG today gave the green light for the Mission E project. In the words of Dr. Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive … [Read more...]
The Ultimate 911: The New Porsche 911 Turbo And 911 Turbo S
Top model in the 911 range gains more power, sharper design and even broader everyday usability The ultimate 911: the new Porsche 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S Scheduled to make their world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, USA, in January 2016, the top models of the 911 … [Read more...]
New Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport For The Racetrack
Porsche has added a new sports car for recreational and club racing to its fleet: The Cayman GT4 Clubsport celebrated its world premiere today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The 283 kW (385 hp) mid-engine racer for motorsport newcomers, which is not road homologated, is based on the successful … [Read more...]
Porsche Macan GTS – The Thoroughbred Sports Car Among SUVs
Increased performance, uprated chassis, distinctive style The new Macan GTS distinguishes itself with a driving experience that surpasses even that for which the Porsche compact SUV has become renowned. A re-engineered chassis, 20 hp more power and uprated brakes are among the dynamic GTS … [Read more...]
Inaugural Porsche Sale At The Home Of British Motorsport A Resounding Success
The inaugural Porsche Sale held at Silverstone Circuit in conjunction with Porsche Club GB was a resounding success, with 70% of cars sold to their new owners, yielding a total sales value of £2,747,000*. Held at The Wing auction room, Sunday’s sale saw over 300 Porsche enthusiasts assemble at … [Read more...]
Rebuilt And Restored Porsche 50th Anniversary 911 Models Auctioned At The Porsche Sale
Two rare Porsche-built air-cooled 911s manufactured to celebrate the 50thanniversary of the 911 in 2014 will head to Silverstone Auctions’ inaugural Porsche Sale next week at Silverstone Circuit with partners Porsche Club GB. Both cars represent a unique opportunity to buy one-off classic 911s never … [Read more...]
First And Last Porsche ‘flatnose’ To Leave Factory Go Under The Hammer In The Porsche Sale
Silverstone Auctions is proud to present the first and last of the 50 Porsche 930 Turbo SE ‘Flatnoses’ made for the UK market in its inaugural Porsche Sale at Silverstone Circuit 25 October in conjunction with Porsche Club GB. The production of the 930 Turbo SE ‘Flatnose’ otherwise known as … [Read more...]