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Porsche has built some truly legendary engines over the past 70 years, with many tracing their origins to motorsports

Today, we're going to go over five Porsche engines that set the bar high for each era

Modest by modern standards, this 2.7-liter Mezger flat-6 is what powered the fastest car in 1973

The Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS was the most successful air-cooled 911 of its day

With 210 hp and 2,116 lbs, the car did 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds, on its way to 149 mph

The late Hans Mezger was instrumental in developing these engines through Porsche's motorsports programs

The 3.0-liter (later 3.3-liter) turbocharged flat-6 featured race tech and turned the balanced 911 into a death trap

Despite earning the nickname "Widowmaker", the Porsche 930 Turbo is one of the most iconic 911s ever made

Even with a messed up weight distribution to 38:62 between the front and rear axles, the 930 Turbo could reach speeds of over 170 mph

Hans Mezger was the Chief Engineer of the Porsche 917 Le Mans race car in the late 1960s - early '70s

Dubbed Type 912, this Porsche flat-12 was made of two flat-6 racing engines, thanks to Hans Mezger

Just like the Porsche 917 it powered, the engine had multiple evolutions. Early variants were naturally-aspirated

Early turbocharged variants had problems with turbo lag and the way they delivered power

Eventually, the car was sorted out and a twin-turbocharged setup was adopted

The 5.4-liter twin-turbo variant could make up to 1,580 horsepower

The M80/01 powering the Carrera GT was originally meant to power a Le Mans prototype race car

The V-10 engine features a flat-plane crankshaft and was mated exclusively to a 6-speed manual

Even with old tire technology from the 2000s, the Carrera GT does the 0-60 mph sprint in 3.5 seconds... if you can launch it right

M97.74 is the last Mezger engine. Despite not having vario-cam and direct fuel injection it held the highest specific output of any flat-6 for years to come

Technology developed by Mezger through racing & motorsports, eventually trickled down to Porsche road cars

The engine was specifically designed for the 997 GT3 RS 4.0 and featured some parts from the RSR race car

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Porsche 911s come in all shapes and sizes

The 911 GT2 RS is the most radical road-going variant of the 997

Limited to just 500 units, the 997 GT2 RS is a Turbo S with more power, no AWD, and a manual

The 993 is the last air-cooled 911 Turbo, but the first to get AWD

In 1997, Porsche introduced the X50 package, which turned the 993 Turbo into the Turbo S

Porsche 911 GT1 is the only mid-engine 911 ever made

It was built for Le Mans GT1 and FIA GT2 racing in the 1990s, where it showed consistent results due to its reliability

Between 21 and 25 road-going examples were built

The 911 Carrera 2.7 RS solidified the 911 as a capable race car

It was the birth of the Carrera name, the ducktail rear spoiler, and the wide body on 911 models

Thanks to Mezger power, the Carrera 2.7 RS was he fastest car of its day

The 2016 Porsche 991 R is a 911 that doesn't adhere to modern regulations

A modern homage to a legend; The original 911 R was the basis for many 911 race cars and at 1,929 pounds, it was the lightest 911 ever made

The 991 R tips the scales at 3,020 pounds, making it the most lightweight modern-day 911

Single-mass flywheel, close-ratio manual, rear-wheel drive, and 200+ mph capable

Swipe up for more on why these 5 911s should be in any Porsche enthusiast's garage

The 911 GT2 and 911 GT3 may look very similar

Both race-bred models have some key differences, that set them apart

Apart from the fact that both the 911 GT2 and the 911 GT3 belong to different class of endurance racing, both having distinctive driving dynamics

The 911 GT2, since its inception, carries a tuned version of the 911 Turbo's twin-turbo flat-six engine

In contrast, the GT3 is being powered by a naturally aspirated flat-six that's straight from Porsche's racing program

Among the two, the GT2's powertrain is the most capable, thanks to forced induction. Also, the torque this engine produces is much more than that of the GT3

The last 911 GT2, the 991 generation GT2 RS, was rated at 691 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque.

Side-by-side, the latest 992.2 911 GT3 cranks 510 hp 331 lb-ft

As for aerodynamics, GT3 models generally produce more downforce than GT2s

Despite the powertrain differences, both the GT2 and the GT3 drive the rear wheels only

Porsche unveiled the first 911 GT2 with the 993-gen 911, even before the GT3 came into being

Early GT models were strictly manuals, but Porsche's PDK was offered in more recent generations like the 991

The first GT3 arrived a generation later in the 996 guise, with the "fried egg" headlights in 2004

It also evolved to include RS models across the water-cooled generations of the 911

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The base Porsche Taycan barely fits the budget with its RWD setup

It packs 402 horsepower, and a range of 318 miles

It manages a top speed of 143 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds and starts at $99,400

The Macan EV 4S offers surprising bang for the buck, AWD, and 308 miles of EPA range

The $86,895 Macan EV 4S can be propelled to speeds of 149 mph. 0-60 mph happens in 3.9 seconds

The base-model Porsche Cayenne is now a PHEV and at $86,695 costs as much as the mid-range Macan EV

Its V-6 is aided by a single electric motor for a combined 463 horsepower and 479 pound-feet

The Cayenne E-Hybrid can drive upto 46 miles on electricity, making it ideal for city driving

The $90,995 Macan GTS is one of the most lightweight SUVs on sale, as it doesn't feature electrification

Its V-6 engine is good for 434 horsepower and 405 pound-feet, and allow for a top speed of 169 mph

Time is running out. After 2025, the ICE-powered Macan will be no more

The Porsche 718 is also going electric, but you can still get it with a variety of flat-4 and flat-6 engines

The 718 Cayman S is the fastest sub-$100k mid-engine Porsche you can get. It can do 177 mph

0-60 mph takes around 4.2 seconds. You can also get it with one of the best manual transmissions in the business

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Porsche 911

Porsche 911 (G-Series)

Porsche 911 (Type-964)

Porsche 911 (Type-993)

Porsche 911 (Type-996)

Porsche 911 (Type-997)

Porsche 911 (Type-991)

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This Is A Digital Render Of A Porsche Macan SUV Cabriolet

Difference Between Crossovers And SUVs

History: World's First SUV

Rugged 4x4 SUVs With An Open-Top Use A Body-On-Frame Chassis

Crossover Convertibles Use A Uni-Body Chassis

Crossover Convertibles Were Sales Flops

Porsche Designed Three-Cayenne Body-styles In The 2000s

Porsche Introduced The Cayenne Coupe SUV In 2019

Enter The Porsche Cayenne Convertible Concept

Targa-Style Fixed Rollover-Bar For Structural Integrity

Rolling Chassis Made

Macan Convertible: 2-Doors

Macan Convertible Rendering: 4 Doors

PROS

High-Riding Open-Top Experience

Unibody Allows For A Compliant Ride & Sharper Handling

Practical: Convertible With The Ability To Seat 4

CONS

Limited Cabin Room With Even Lesser Cargo Room With The Roof Down

Added Weight & Compromised Safety

Added Complexity With Complicated Roof Mechanism

Subjective: But Questionable Design

Why It Never Happened

Porsche Convertible offering

VW Sells A Smaller T-Roc Cabriolet

Was It A Good Idea That Porsche Chose Not To Make A Convertible SUV?

The Ferrari F80 joins the McLaren W1 as the ultimate hypercar ever made by the Italian automaker

The F80 features a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 and three e-motors. Combined, the hybrid powertrain cranks 1,184 hp

The F80 is an all-wheel drive hypercar and the V6 comes mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission

Ferrari says the F80 can reach 0-62 mph in 2.15 seconds and can reach a top speed of 217 mph

Do note that the Ferrari F80 isn't a plug-in hybrid hypercar. It's 2.3 kWh battery pack charges using the V6 and regen braking from the traction motors

The McLaren W1's hybrid powertrain includes a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 and a single e-motor

Together the powertrain pushes out 1,258 hp and 988 lb-ft of through the rear wheels only. An 8-speed DCT takes care of the gear changes

The W1 is a plug-in hybrid hypercar and its 1.4 kWh battery pack can charge up to 80 percent in 22 minutes using the Level 2 charger

According to McLaren, the W1 can do 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds and can reach a top speed of 217 mph

The only contender left to complete the new-age holy trinity is Porsche and its hypercar

There's a strong chance that it will a fully electric hypercar, like the Mission X. However, only time will tell the real story

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The Porsche 928 was introduced in 1977 and was believed to be the eventual replacement for the 911

The front-engined 2+2 GT sportscar was Porsche's answer to Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar

Ferry Porsche, son of founder Ferdinand Porsche played a pivotal role in marketing the 928,

It is one of four models, from Porsche's transaxle model which also includes the 924, 944 and 968

In times when Porsche was struggling to sort out the rear-engine 911, the 928 made for a more manageable sports car

The 930 Turbo had a vile reputation

As a result, Porsche decided to play it safe with a more luxurious, front-engined 2+2 GT car with the 928

The Porsche 928 was more mildly-mannered despite being exclusively powered by V-8 engines

Roughly 15 percent of all Porsche 928s made had a manual, making them the most sought-after

The pop-out headlights were one of many design quirks the 928 was known for

Despite the 928's initial success, Porsche never stopped making the 911

The 911 was always the brand's poster child when it came to motorsports

Meanwhile, the 928 was the only Porsche sports car to not have a racing program

The 964 came out in the perfect time and fixed much of what was wrong with the 930

The 964 arrival was accompanied by a decline in 928 sales

In 1995, the Porsche 928's 18-year production would come to an end...

solidifying the 911's position as Porsche's true flagship sports car

Nowadays, the legacy of the 928 is cared for by Nardone Automotive, which makes exquisite resomods

Swipe up to learn more about Porsche's true plans for the 928 and why it was never meant to be a true replacement for the 911

Porsche just took the wraps off the 911 GT3 992.2 for the 2025 model year

For the first time in 25 years, they've also introduced the GT3 Touring model alongside the standard GT3

Both models retain the same naturally-aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six with 510 hp and are available with a the 6-speed manual or 7-speed PDK

Viewed from the side, it may seem that not much has changed from the 992.1 model seen here

The re-contoured front diffuser, the refined shape of the spoiler lip and modified fins on the underbody increase downforce and optimise the airflow

Upfront you get an edgier redesigned front bumper and Matrix LED headlights similar to the 992.2 Carrera

Also available on the 911 GT3 is an optional white accent ring

This eliminates the need for additional lights in the front apron like you got on the 992.1 GT3

In the rear, the diffuser, air inlets, and rear lid have been redesigned. The rear wing of the 911 GT3 has new angled side plates

In contrast, the outgoing model had a rear-end that was a lot busier

But the big change on the GT3 line for 2025 is the availability of the Weissach package for the first time

Previously reserved for the track-focused GT3 RS, the Weissach package focuses on shedding weight, with carbon fiber on the roof, exterior mirror top shell, mirror triangle

You'll even find it on the side plates of the rear wing, mounted on the swan-neck struts from the outgoing model

Additional leather and Race-Tex upholstery enhance the look of the interior. For the first time, the upper side of the dashboard on the 911 GT3 is accordingly covered in anti-glare Racetex.

Unfortunately, the analog tachometer on the 992.1 GT3 is now gone and you not get an all-digital instrument cluster instead

Thankfully, the Touring model retains some old-school touches in form a twister-style starter instead of a push-button start

Owing to customer demand, Porsche is now offering optional rear seats on the GT3 Touring

Another customer request was for seats that could accommodate a helmet, and these new foldable seats feature removal headrests

Lightweight magnesium wheels are available on both the Weissach and Leichbau Package

The Clubsport package for track use is available at no extra charge. It includes a bolted steel roll cage in the rear, a 6-point harness for the driver, and a hand-held fire extinguisher.

In terms of their positioning within Porsche's current lineup, the 992.2 is leaning more towards the track-focused GT3 RS

The Touring model is geared towards the road, and has some more creature comforts and is in fact 85% of what the 911 S/T is

Compared to the outgoing model, the 992.2 is nearly $60k more expensive with a starting MSRP of $222,500, and will be available to order by the end of the year.

The 2025 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo sits above the base trim and below the Turbo models, starting at $127,195

Being a wagon, the Taycan 4S Cross Turismo isn't slow by any means. Its dual motor powertrain pushes out 590 hp and 523 lb-ft of torque

According to Porsche, the 2025 Taycan 4S Cross Turismo can sprint to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 149 mph

With 2025 facelift, all Taycan Cross Turismo comes with the larger 105 kWh battery pack. This battery pack with the 4S trim is expected to deliver 272 miles on a single charge

The battery pack supports 320 watts DC fast charging, which can juice up the battery from 10-80 percent in 18 minutes!

On the inside, the Taycan 4S Cross Turismo is identical to its sedan counterpart, thanks to the curved driver's display and dual infotainment displays in the center

Increased practicality is the reason why you'd choose the wagon over the sedan, and the rear row headroom increases by 3.62 inches

Additionally, the boot space has increased by a nominal 1.4 cubic feet, with a total of 15.8 cubic feet with the rear seats in place

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It's been 50 years since the first 911 Turbo made its debut in 1974

Porsche is celebrating this transformative engine tech in 2024, that spans not just the 911 but several models

Porsche's journey with turbocharging began in the 1970s with a modified version of the 917 race car

This experimentation laid the groundwork for future developments in forced induction technology, across several generations of the 911

Porsche showcased the first ever 911 Turbo concept at the 1973 Frankfurt Internation Auto Show

Porsche introduced the 930 Turbo in 1974, a wide-bodied, rear-winged powerhouse with a 3.0-liter flat-six engine and 260 horsepower.

In 1990, the 964 Turbo introduced all-wheel drive for improved control, along with other enhancements like a larger engine and stricter emissions compliance

1995 saw the introduction of the 993 Turbo, which featured twin turbos for reduced lag, a more powerful engine, and a chassis designed to handle the increased power

Porsche transitioned to water-cooled engines with the 996. The 996 Turbo introduced in 1999 saw a larger engine, VarioCam Plus system, and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB)

The 2006 997 Turbo featured Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) for improved throttle response and reduced turbo lag

The 991 Turbo introduced twin turbos with electric wastegates and direct fuel injection for enhanced performance and efficiency

The 992 Turbo combined wastegates with VTGs for improved performance and efficiency, and also featured a more powerful engine

Over time, the Turbo moniker has spread to other Porsche models including transaxle models like the 924, 944, 968

The Turbo range even spread to Porsche SUVs and sedans like the Cayenne and Panamera. But it cause a lot of controversy when it was given to EVs like the Taycan and Macan Electric

The Turbo badge has become a symbol of Porsche's engineering prowess and performance, leaving a lasting legacy in the automotive industry

When the market is increasingly moving towards SUVs, Porsche sells not one, but two sedans, but why?

Porsche Taycan is one of the most popular high performance EVs on sale

Meanwhile, the Panamera sales figures are at an all-time low

Numbers only tell half the story as Reddit users seem to be favoring the Panamera more

The Taycan had its fair share of reliability issues, all of which addressed by Porsche, free of charge

Meanwhile, the Panamera has been consistently reliable throughout most of its lifespan, except some earlier model years

The most powerful Taycan is as quick around a track as a Cayman GT4 RS

With 1,019 hp, the Taycan Turbo GT is also the most powerful road-going Porsche ever made

Meanwhile, Porsche's latest Panamera Turbo became the fastest 4-door hybrid around the "Ring"

Some Reddit users claim the more practical Taycan Sport/Cross Turismo models are the ones that are worth it

Meanwhile, the bigger Panamera dropped the station wagon body style, for 2024

The Panamera will go fully electric and it will exist alongside the Taycan

Meanwhile, the ICE-powered Panamera will continue to be on offer

Porsche Taycan will remain as the sportier, 4-door EV sedan

While the Panamera will be the more luxury-oriented prposition

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