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Manthey Racing was recently spied yet again testing their GT3 RS MR Prototype at the Nurburgring. The prototype has been wrapped in monochromatic camo this time around, but we can discern that the Manthey Racing team has worked their aerodynamic magic on this GT3. For starters, the rear wing looks like it belongs on an airplane, composed of a large fin, attached to where the rear windshield used to be. YouTuber Arc Driver recently dropped a video taking us through a detailed breakdown of all the modifications to the MR Prototype. Manthey Racing is known for Porsche-centric body kits and their in-house race team. Incidentally, the team recently claimed victory in the LM GT3 Category at Le Mans, and they did so in the Porsche GT3R Racecar.

With Automobili Rimac taking over Bugatti in 2021, the world expected the Chiron’s successor to be a rebadged Nevera. However, the French automaker just defied expectations and has instead stuck with internal combustion. Forget, turbocharged hybrids; Bugatti has ditched the W16 and in its place has worked with Cosworth to develop an all-new, naturally-aspirated V16 engine that revs to 9,000 rpm. It produces 1,000 horsepower. Additionally, there’s a tri-motor setup with 800 horsepower and a 37-mile all-electric range. Combined, this is an analog hybrid supercar with 1,800 horsepower on tap. For the first time, we actually have a modern-Bugatti that actually sounds good. This move begs the question: with Porsche holding a fat 45% stake in the recently formed Bugatti-Rimac, could we see a similar surprise approach from the upcoming flagship Porsche, i.e. the 918’s successor?

Porsche has given its popular Cayenne SUV a fresh look for the 2024 model year, marking a significant update since the sport-ute entered its third generation in 2017. This facelift brings a redesigned front and rear fascia, along with a revamped cabin with more screen real estate than ever, giving the Cayenne a sharper, more modern appearance.

Bugatti has kicked off an exciting new chapter with a YouTube docuseries. This series takes viewers on a journey into the brand’s future, led by the visionary Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti Rimac. The pilot episode, released on June 18th, features Rimac outlining his vision for the successor to the legendary Chiron supercar. The successor has big shoes to fill, but Mate seems up to the challenge. As a CEO who launched a hypercar company from his garage in Croatia, he understands the expectations of automobile enthusiasts everywhere. "Bugatti is a legacy built by extraordinary people," Rimac states in the film.

Remember YouTuber Danny Z’s budget Porsche that we featured recently? Danny and his crew bought a beat-up 996 911 from Copart Auctions for $10,000. They completely transformed the looks of the stock car by throwing on a GT3 body kit. But the driving experience left something to be desired. It was time to make the car handle better, on a budget, of course. While this isn’t a full-blown tune to unlock more performance from the flat-6, the Copart Porsche did receive a few vital upgrades to improve its handling and more crucially, the way it sounds.

The 2024 Le Mans served up quite a spectacle in the brand new LM GT3 class, with Porsche’ #91 Manthey EMA Porsche 911 GT3 R taking the win. Piloted by Richard Lietz, Morris Schuring, and Yasser Shahin, the race-spec 911 GT3 R took the checkered flag, etching Porsche’s and the Nürburing-based tuner’s name into the history books as the first manufacturer to win Le Mans with a GT3 car.

Imagine looking over from your hotel room bed and seeing your car parked on your balcony. This is exactly the unique experience the B’mine Hotel in Frankfurt, Germany offers you. YouTuber Kyle Connor, owner of the Out Of Spec YouTube Channel recently had the opportunity to review the new Taycan Sport Turismo in Germany, and in his latest video, he got to stay at the B’mine Hotel. He walks us through the experience of staying in this extraordinary space and how much a night costs. Before he gets to the hotel we also get to see the blistering performance of the Taycan facelift as he drives the car from Würzburg to Frankfurt on the infamous German Autobahn. The renewed Taycan Sport Turismo rockets to 60 MPH in under 5.0 seconds thanks to its electric powertrain options, ranging from 408 horsepower to 571 horsepower. But crucially, driving range is up to 435 miles from 208 miles.

Remember the Porsche 930 Turbo, that 80s icon with a whale tail that earned the title of widowmaker? Well, U.K.-based tuner, Lanzante has cranked things up to 11 with their latest Porsche restomod creation, dubbed the TAG F1 Porsche. They took a featherweight Porsche 930 shell and injected a hefty dose of 1980s F1 fury – right in the middle of this whole "smaller engines are better" era. But this isn’t just any F1 mill, it’s the same unit that took the formidable McLaren-TAG-Porsche team to three straight F1 World Championships back in the 1980s.

Hot on the heels of the Macan EV, two test mules of the all-electric Cayenne were spotted testing in the Alps under heavy camouflage. Following the Taycan and the Macan, the Cayenne will be Porsche’s third EV. Now an electrified Cayenne has existed since 2010 in the form of an e-Hybrid variant, but this upcoming Cayenne will be the first to go all-electric. The Cayenne of course is one of the models that saved the Porsche brand and took the performance SUV mainstream. With the brand set to electrify 80% of its model lineup which also includes the 911 by 2030, it comes as no surprise that the German automaker is expediting the electrification of its best-selling models, the Macan and the Cayenne.

The Manthey Performance Kit unlocks the full potential of the Porsche 911 GT3 for the racetrack. Developed through a collaboration between Porsche and racing experts Manthey, it delivers sharper handling, faster cornering, and an unforgettable adrenaline rush. The Manthey Performance Kit isn’t just for professional drivers. Thanks to the kit’s enhanced handling and performance capabilities, it even helped Porsche factory driver Kévin Estre achieve a blistering lap time of 6:55.737 minutes on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. This transformation is achieved through the addition of 14 high-performance race parts that enhance suspension, aerodynamics, brakes, and other accessories. Years of racing experience, countless simulations, and extensive testing on the Nürburgring ensure each component is optimized for peak performance.

Forget slick lines and a powerful engine. This is unlike any other Porsche 928 that you’ve seen before. This silver example cobbled together from mismatched components and resembling something out of a Mad Max film, is actually a Porsche legend. What you’re looking at is the world’s quietest 928, and its story is both odd and interesting. For over three decades years, this unique-looking Porsche fulfilled a single purpose: to silence its peers. Commissioned in 1989, it has cruised the Weissach test track, stuffed with insulation, and helped Porsche engineers in developing quieter tires owing to more stringent noise rules and regulations that came into force back in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.

Spyshot photographers in Germany recently spotted the next-generation Porsche 911 Turbo going around the legendary Nürburgring. Porsche recently revealed a refreshed 911 (992.2), introducing the first-ever hybrid 911, the Carrera GTS, with a new 3.6L single-turbo engine. Specifications for the base Carrera and Carrera GTS were confirmed, but details on higher-performance models remain shrouded in mystery. The prototype spotted is the 992.2 Turbo, featuring the active rear spoiler instead of a traditional wing. This, combined with the camouflaged air intakes, bumpers, and rear haunches, suggests significant exterior changes are in store.