Classic cars - Storyboards - page 36

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

A one-off Porsche 718 Spyder RS commemorates the company's historic win of the 1954 Carrera Panamericana

The one-off model is handcrafted by the Porsche Sonderwunsch program in collaboration with Porsche Latin America

The styling emulates that of the Porche 550 Spyder, driven by Hans Hermann in 1954

The 718 Spyder RS is the perfect choice for an homage to the 550. It is the most powerful, track-focused, and lightweight mid-engine Porsche you can buy

The TAG Heuer shield is proudly displayed on the front, like on the original race car

TAG Heuer motives can also be found on the center-lock wheels

THe most exquisite feature is the TAG Heuer Chronograph Tourbillion time piece, for which a special compartment was designed

The interior features the full RS treatment, with emphasis on lightweight

Extensive use of leather and Alcantara is accompanied by Panamericana Special details, signifying the exclusivity of the car

The 718 Spyder RS Panamericana Special is the last of three models to commemorate the iconic race

Back in 2023, Porsche introduced a special one-off based on the 718 Cayman GT4 RS

...alongside a 992 Cabriolet variant that also celebrated the Carrera Panamericana

That same car and driver combo won the 1954 Carrera Panamericana, solidifying Porsche's image as a sports carmaker

Performance-wise, the one-off 718 Spyder RS remains unchanged from the regular model

Swipe up to learn more about the one-off 718 Spyder RS Panamericana Special and how you can get behind the wheel

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

Porsche 986 Boxster is 2/3 Porsche 911 for less than half the price

Aside from a few issues with the M96 engines, which should be taken care of by now, the original Boxster is a blast

Porsche 944 is, often, referred to as the "German Miata" for its impeccable balance

What the 944 lacks in power, it makes up with lightness and 50:50 weight distribution thanks to a rear-mounted, manual transmission

The 944 Turbo is expensive as those are already eyed by collectors

The US-spec Porsche 944 is down on power compared to EU models due to smog regulations, resulting in just 143 horsepower for the base model

Porsche 987 Cayman improves upon the 986, but it will cost a bit more

The 987's 9X7 platform is an evolution of the 9x6 modular platform, underpinning the Porsche 996 and 986

More reliable M97 engines are introduced on the Porsche 987

The 987 can also be had as a Boxster if you want open-top thrills

Manual examples of the 987 are preferable since 987.1 models still have the 5-speed Mercedes automatic

Surprisingly, you can still get a Porsche 928 for relatively cheap

Porsche's more luxurious take on the sports car was produced for 18 years

Even base models came with a V-8, but manual-equipped cars are a rarity

The cheapest Porsche was meant to be a VW. These are dirt-cheap

Only the rare 924 Carrera, Turbo, and even rarer 924 Turbo Targa can be considered true collectibles

Swipe up to learn more about these cheap, driver-focused Porsches

Luftgekühlt started as a small gathering in a Venice Beach parking lot, Los Angeles, California, a decade ago

The event that celebrates the legacy of air-cooled Porsches has grown into a global sensation

While the focus is on air-cooled Porsches, expect to see a variety of models, including water-cooled variants, show up at the venue

Luftgekühlt 10, running in its 10th year coincides with 50th anniversary of the iconic 911 Turbo

The event will feature iconic racing cars like the Vasek Polak Racing Porsche 934

Attendees will have the chance to see the evolution of the 911 Turbo, from its early days to its modern form

Luftgekühlt 10 offers a full weekend of Porsche-related activities, including a pre-party, main event, and after-parties

The event will be held at the Universal Studios Backlot in Los Angeles on October 5th

While Early Access tickets are sold out, General Admission tickets are still available but act fast as they are selling quickly

The Porsche 928 never replaced the 911 but it almost led to a sedan way before the Panamera

It was a four-door Porsche 928 study that, eventally, led to the 989 sedan concept

The 989's design was inspired by the 911, but featured an FR layout

An all-new, 80-degree V-98 was developed that would have destroyed the BMW M5 and Mercedes 500E, at the time

Due to financial trouble and the 928's decline in sales, we did not get a 4-door Porsche sedan until the 2009 Panamera

Meanwhile, Porsche's 4-door SUV was successfull enough to save the company from bankruptsy

The future of the Panamera could be similar to that of the 989

In 2024, Porsche discontinued the Panamera Sport Turismo

While Panamera sales are on the decline, the Taycan continues to be a popular performance EV

Porsche may have another EV sedan in the making

In 2015, Porsche introduced the Pajun Concept, which was intiially meant to be a hybrid

The Pajun was initially delayed until 2019, but it may come out in the next few years, following other new Porsche EVs

Swipe up to learn more about the 989 and the future of Porsche's sedan lineup

Porsche's head of design recognizes the need for a smaller 911

The 912 could be the solution, but there is a catch

The original Porsche 912 was a four-cylinder 911, produced between 1965-1969 and 1975-1976

Early 912s were powered by the Porsche 356, 1.6-liter boxer engine

Models produced in 1975 and 1976 were dubbed the 912E, and were powered by a Volkswagen 2.0-liter engine

A revived Porsche 912 would make more sense as an EV

A four-cylinder, 911-like sports car would not be well-received by Porsche fans

And a scaled-down 911 will be an impossible fit for the wide boxer engine

Porsche is preparing to launch a few more EV models

If a 912 is among them, it would share hardware with the 718 EV

Swipe up to read more about the potential return of the Porsche 912

The first turbocharged Porsche was not a 911

But one of the final iterations of the 917 race car, more specifically the 917/10 and the 917/30

The first 911 to receive a turbocharger was the 1974 Carrera RSR Turbo 2.1

Thanks to a big single turbo, its 2.1-liter boxer engine produced from 500 to 620 hp

In 2024, Porsche celebrates 50 years of the 911 Turbo - its most capable road-going variant

Because of its big single turbo and laggy characteristics, the 930 Turbo was nicknamed the Widowmaker

The more powerful, 3.3-liter variants of the original 911 Turbo feature a K26 turbocharger, for upto 330 hp in the Turbo S model

2006 marked a milestone for Porsche's turbocharging game, with the 997

The Porsche 997 Turbo was the first 911 to feature variable-geometry turbochargers

Some advantages of VGT technology include better heat resistance, more power, and broader torque curve

The more track-focused, 997 GT2 and GT2 RS models feature similar turbo technology, but with upgraded turbos for even more power

The first production hybrid 911 marked another evolution in Porsche's forced induction technology

The T-Hybrid loses the twin-turbo for a big single turbo that's electrically-assisted

The turbocharger's E-motor helps with spooling and can turn excess exhaust gasses into energy

Swipe up to learn more about Porsche's obsession with turbos

If you're in the market for a used 987 Boxster or Cayman, here are some of the things to keep in mind

The 987 is a champion of retaining value, even after 20 years

Similar to other Porsche sports cars, the 987 shares 2/3 of its architecture with the 997

The 987 platform is, actually, an evolution of the 9x6 platform, underpinning the 986 Boxster

Limited-edition models like the Porsche Cayman S Design Edition 1 are particularly valuable

The 987 Boxster S RS60 is an homage to a very special 550 Spyder

Some of the special-edition 987s are limtieed to just 250 examples

987 is the last mid-engine Porsche with hydraulic steering

This is also when Porsche introduced PASM

Early models, equipped with the M96 and M97 engines share many of the 986 and 996 issues

The 987 interior is vastly superior to the 986 generation

Modified examples or those without proper service records warrant caution

Swipe up to find out more about what to look for when on the market for a Porsche 987

California-based Russel Built Fab has spared no expense in building the ultimate, all-terrain 911

The base car for the Baja prototype is a 1991 Porsche 964

The company's innovative suspension utilizes most of the original factory mounting points

The coil-over setup allows for 12 inches of front suspension travel and 13.5 inches of rear suspension travel - substantially more than the 992 Dakar's 7.5 inches

Russel Built Fab has increased the wheelbase of the Baja 911 by 3.0 inches for a very specific reason

The Baja 911 is a whopping 14 inches wider than a stock Porsche 964

The flat-6 engine is still air-cooled, but everything has been modified and beefed-up

The now-3.8-liter boxer engine develops 365 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque

Power goes to the rear wheels or, optionally, both axles. It depends on the donor car and customer preferences

The new fiberglass body is one of the reasons why the Baja 911 shaves 400 pounds off the 964's weight

The stripped interior still features a classic 911 dashboard, with added Alcantara inserts

The driver looks at a race-spec digital instrument cluster, giving all essential info

The price? It starts from $380,000, which compared to other 911 Safari builds, is a bargain

Swipe up for more on this ultumate, go-anywhere, Baja 911

Even nature itself couldn't stop this 911 EV race car from happening

Chris from Ruffian Cars joined forces with Electric GT to create this obscene track monster

The race-tuned chassis was already made to handle the extra power, so an EV conversion was a no-brainer

The ultra-wide body is done by John James Racing, and there are a few other renowned names involved in the project

Despite featuring a Tesla powertrain, the car tips the scales at just 2,800 lbs

That's because most of the body has been redone in fiberglass

450 hp and 332 lb-ft go to the rear wheels through 17-inch wheels, wrapped in slick tires

The Tesla drivetrain required some clever engineering to make the 911 handle predictably

In true 911 tradition, the e-motor is mounted at the rear. The battery pack is separated for better weight distrobution

Speaking of weight distribution, it's 28/62, which is similar to a stock Porsche 930

The race car theme continues inside the stripped-down interior

The final look of the car includes ducktail delete and sealed-off front air intake

Swipe up to find out more about the most controversial, track-focused 911 build

This low-key resto-mod could be the ultimate, track-ready classic 911

This 1972 Porsche started life as a race car and hits the Nurburgring with all the might and grace of an air-cooled 911

The classically-correct Fuchs wheels retain the factory, 15-inch size, but are wrapped in modern, Nankang CR-S rubber

A 24.6-gallon fuel tank ensures longer track sessions and greater range

The original interior has been refurbished in Vintage Black leather

Despite being a track weapon, this 1972 Porsche 911 features a full interior

The only hint of modernity is the short-shifter. Behind it, sits the handbrake, flanked by the manual choke and heater control

RS-style leather straps serve as door handles to keep the weight at barely 2,330 lbs

The car still features the original, 5-gauge instrument cluster

The original, 2.3-liter engine has vacated the spot in favor of a modified, 3.4-liter unit

The new engine is still air-cooled and carburated. It packs nearly 300 horses and apparently, a very wide power band

A number of plaques in the engine bay give essential information about the classic 911

Only 1972 cars featured an oil-reservoir and oil-filler mounted in front of the rear axle, for better weight distribution

Swipe up for more info on this classic 911 track weapon and to see it tackle the Nurburgring