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5 Forgotten Porsche Concepts: What Could Have Been

These obscure Porsche concepts, forgotten by time, depict a potentially very different turn of events for the German automaker

Like other automakers, Porsche is up for experimenting with new things. While the German car company is most praised for its legendary sports cars, mainly the 911 and 718, Porsche is no stranger to deviating from its usual ways. This has resulted in some pretty interesting concepts over the years. What pushed the strife to explore new ways was, to an extent, Porsche’s financial trouble between the 1980s and 2000s. Interestingly enough, those were the years in which some of the most bizarre Porsche creations came to life. Even now, Porsche is churning epic new concepts, but sadly none of them transitioned to production models. While there are plenty of examples, I took it upon myself to find and research the five most obscure Porsche concept cars that time forgot. Some of them are more recent than you think, and this raises the question of why Porsche didn’t go through with them.

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2025 Porsche 911 Carrera (992.2) Vs. 2025 Nissan GT-R (R35)

Can a $1000 price premium justify Godzilla's older tech? Find out how the entry-level 992.2 Carrera compares to the base R35 in this final showdown

Competition invites progress and in the automotive world, there are plenty of rivalries, pushing the limits of what can be achieved with an internal combustion engine (or an electric motor). You know about Mustang vs Camaro, BMW vs. Mercedes, Ford vs Ferrari, and Lancia vs Audi, but one rivalry I feel isn’t talked about enough is the Porsche 911 vs Nissan GT-R. Since 1969, the Japanese performance model has been shooting for motorsport domination, the same as Porsche.

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992.2 Carrera S: What We Wanted Vs. What We Got

The 992.2 Carrera S is highly anticipated and these 5 features are what Porsche 911 enthusiasts want

The Porsche 992.2 update changed a lot of things. For starters, we got the first production 911 to feature a hybrid powertrain. Then, there is the unusual order in which the 992.2 lineup is being released, starting with the base Carrera and mid-range Carrera GTS back in May last year, followed by the GT3 models and the Carrera T in October. We know the Porsche 992.2 lineup will be complete by 2026, and the latest model to join the lineup is the 992.2 Carrera S. Going back all the way to the 997 Carrera S, which first hit the scene in ’05, the ’S’ in Carrera S stands for ’Sport’. There had been a lot of speculation about what is considered the most popular 911 trim. However, the main questions about the 992.2 Carrera S revolved around whether or not it will be a hybrid and thankfully, that is not the case. With that said, I took it upon myself to scout the web and see what people were looking for in this latest Carrera S and how much of it lined up with my predictions. Here’s what I found.

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2026 Porsche 992.2 GT2 RS: Everything We Know So Far

The 992.2 GT2 RS is still in early development, but we already know some of the juicy details and what we can expect from Porsche's upcoming top-tier race-bred 911

Porsche is slowly completing the 992.2 lineup. Every couple of months, the German sports carmaker unveils at least one new variant of the latest Porsche 911. At the time of writing this, the Porsche 992.2 lineup comprises the Carrera, Carrera T, Carrera GTS, Carrera 4 GTS, GT3, and GT3 Touring. We know the GT3 RS is going to make its appearance by 2026, but what about the range-topping 911? For decades, the GT2 RS has been the range-topping swan-song model for every Porsche 911.

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Where Is Porsche Made? 1948-Present Day

We explore the evolution of Porsche's production roots, evolution and scale of operations today

When we think of Porsche and where it comes from, we often think of Stuttgart Germany, because that’s where the heart of the company is. However, while Porsche is a global brand today, unlike other car German manufacturers, they don’t have many offshore manufacturing facilities. Most Porsche sold in the U.S. and elsewhere are still proudly made in Germany except for one model. So to get a better idea about Porsche’s current design and manufacturing processes, I decided to do a deep dive into where Porsche cars are made. Starting with a quick history lesson about the man behind the brand, Ferdinand Porsche himself; I then explore the significance of places like Zuffenhausen and Weissach, before concluding about Porsche’s far-flung scale of operations.

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2026 Porsche 992.2 Carrera S: Everything We Know So Far

If you're a Porsche enthusiasts fervently awaiting the upcoming 992.2 Carrera S, here's why you should be excited for the next iteration of the popular 911 trim

Ever since the 992.2 update began rolling out in May this year, and gave us the first hybrid Porsche 911, we wondered what this would mean for the other variants of the rear-engine sports car. The Porsche 911 prides itself on a few things: "revolution, not evolution", being one of the most usable high-performance vehicles, and being one of the most mass-produced sports cars. That said, the 911 is still not a mass-produced vehicle compared to, let’s say the Macan.

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2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring (992.2) Configurator: 3 Options That Push It Over $300k

The options alone are enough to buy a gas-powered Macan GTS, now making this GT3 Touring more expensive than a limited-run 911 S/T

The 992.2-generation Porsche 911 GT3 and GT3 Touring were officially unveiled a month ago. Both models are available on the Porsche configurator to spec as you see fit. If you are a track enthusiast then the 911 GT3 would be the logical choice, with its aggressive aero kit, providing plenty of downforce. But if you want the GT3’s legendary, normally-aspirated flat-six that revs to 9,000 RPM, without the crazy aero, the more civil GT3 Touring would be more your cup of tea.

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ICE Retrofit: Porsche Models Originally Destined As EVs Could Soon Feature Gas/Hybrid Powertrains

With plummeting EV sales, Porsche's line up will continue to feature a diverse range of powertrains, with the potential to continue to develop combustion engine platforms

Catering solely to car enthusiasts may seem like the best way for a company to go bankrupt unless you are Porsche that is. The German carmaker has realized people still want gasoline-powered models and the declining demand for EVs has inadvertently forced Porsche to make some strategic changes and adjustments, that have been widely welcomed by some of the brand’s biggest fans. By now, everybody has heard of how many automakers originally planned to electrify most of their lineup by 2030, with some even planning a full transition to EVs. Porsche meanwhile has now taken a slightly more flexible stance due to a slowdown in demand for electric cars, and it appears that we will continue to get some interesting ICE-powered models. However, this may come with a few sacrifices, as you’re about to find out.

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Is The Porsche Taycan Going To Suffer The Same Fate As The 928?

There are certain analogies between the 928 and Taycan's production cycles, and here's why it may spell trouble for the EV sedan

Between trying to stick to the 2030 electrification plans and keeping the internal combustion engine alive, Porsche has made some weird decisions of late. EV demand has decreased, prompting a few strategy changes from the German automaker. The all-electric Taycan in particular was affected by this market shift, as the performance EV went from being one of the most popular Porsche models to now suffering declining sales. Global Taycan sales have dropped by almost 50 percent during the first nine months of 2024 and this makes me draw parallels with another Porsche model from the 1980s that started out strong but ended up being axed due to slow sales. The 928 suffered a similar fate during the second half of its production cycle. Porsche had big plans for the 928 and its derivatives, which never saw production. All this begs the question: is the writing on the wall for the Porsche Taycan EV? There is more to suggest that this is the case and I am going to share all we know so far.

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Was The Porsche 928 Suppose To Replace The Porsche 911?

Porsche once had very different plans for its flagship rear-engined sports car that involved the 928, but here's why it never truly came to fruition

The Porsche 911 is the flagship of the German automaker and, due to its versatility and pedigree, is often considered the best sports car ever made. That said, the 911’s future wasn’t always set in stone, and at one point even Porsche doubted the model’s longevity. While the rear-engine layout became a signature trait of the 911 – something that hasn’t changed to this day and even back then, this wasn’t a common layout. Most notable sports cars that the 911 competed with opted for the front-engine, rear-wheel-drive setup or the more radical, mid-engine layout.

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Does Porsche's Continued Efforts To Push Innovative Tech On The Panamera Mean That It's Here to Stay?

Despite a looming threat from EVs and SUVs, here's why Porsche could be hanging on to its flagship four-door sedan

The Panamera is the Porsche brand’s first production four-door sedan. It came out back in April 2009 and frankly, its design was more controversial at the time, than the fact it was a four-door Porsche sedan. The looks were purely function over form since the back-then CEO, Wendelin Wiedeking’s priority above all else, was for the car to seat four tall adults comfortably. Fast-forward to 2024 and the Panamera is now in its third generation and thankfully, I can say that it’s a lot better looking than before. However, with the introduction of the all-electric four-door Porsche Taycan – the brand’s first EV, along with subsequent decline in the sale of sedans in favor of SUVs – the Panamera seemingly doesn’t make sense. But, despite those plummeting sales numbers, Porsche has decided to, not just keep the Panamera around, but also give it cutting-edge tech like the new, high-end, Active Ride suspension and other innovative technologies. Now my argument is that Porsche doesn’t do things for no reason, so here’s what this could mean for the Panamera’s future.

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The Real Reason Why Porsche Took So Long To Give Us A Four-Door Sedan

Long before the four-door Panamera debuted in 2009, Porsche almost gave us the 989 and its destiny was tied to another model

Despite Porsche making one of the most iconic sports cars of all time – the 911 – the German automaker was in financial trouble for much of its existence. It was only after the 986 Boxster and the Cayenne SUV in 2003, that Porsche managed to stave off the threat of bankruptcy. Of course, the acquisition by Volkswagen helped, and because Porsche’s lineup is a lot more diverse, for better or worse. Four-door models like the Taycan and Panamera are selling well, despite the Panamera’s recent sales drop by 25 percent.

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Overlap Uncovered: Here’s How Much 981 There Is In A Type-991 Porsche 911

Porsche doesn't want you to know this, but the 911 and Cayman/Boxster may have a lot more in common that you think

Sharing production costs between models is not uncommon in the modern-day automotive industry. It seems even Porsche’s iconic sports cars are no exception and the Porsche 981 and 991 models are a perfect example. The 911 doesn’t need an introduction as it has been Porsche’s flagship sports car since 1964, after succeeding the 356 - Porsche’s first sports car, since the company officially became a brand. That said, Porsche’s financial troubles from the 1990s, prompted the company to give us a budget-friendly model. In came the 986 Boxster, and it immediately became clear it was a cut-price, mid-engine 911, minus the rear seats. This was not the last time Porsche did this. Australian YouTuber and Porsche aficionado, Jeff Richardson took a deep dive into the 981 and 991 Porsche models to examine how much they have in common. He also bought a flooded 981 Boxster solely to dismantle it. One thing became clear to him – the extent of the similarities between the 911 and Boxster/Cayman is a lot more than you initially may have thought, and it doesn’t stop with these two models.

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10 Optional Cayenne Features Every Buyer Should Consider Choosing From The Porsche Configurator

While the Porsche SUV is already pretty well-equipped from factory, these additional features should enhance your Cayenne ownership experience

The Porsche Cayenne is already a tech fest on wheels. The brand’s first SUV proved you can have off-road capabilities, luxury, and even performance, all in one package. Over two decades and three generations later, the Porsche Cayenne has evolved into an even sportier, more tech-heavy offering in the high-performance SUV segment. At the same time, Porsche engineers have done a bit of work on the chassis, to better distinguish the Cayenne from its siblings – like the Volkswagen Touareg, Audi Q7, Audi Q8, and Lamborghini Urus, which rely on, largely, the same hardware under the skin.

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Two Mainstream Automakers Might Hold The Key To More Driver-Centric Porsche EVs In The Future

What were once considered some of the most boring car companies may just have some ingenious solutions that focus on driver engagement, ideal for future all-electric sports cars from Zuffenhausen

Porsche prides itself on making some of the best-engineered road cars in the world. That said, electrification is becoming more wide-spread in the automotive industry and has even spread to the sports car segment. Many new high-performance models are hybrids and there are plenty of companies out there, already offering fully-electric performance cars. While Porsche is looking to prolong the life of the internal-combustion engine for as long as possible, the Geman brand’s strategy also involves electrifying 80 percent of its lineup by 2030. While this may not necessarily happen anytime soon, Porsche is about to give us its first EV sports car, in 2025.

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Boxer Vs. Flat Engines: Why They're Not The Same And Here's What Sets Them Apart

A stark contrast in design philosophy separates boxer and flat engines, with the inherent advantages of one ultimately rendering the other obsolete

Boxer and flat engines are a highly-uncommon sight in the modern-day automotive industry. Currently, there are only two manufacturers that continue to produce and develop boxer engines – Subaru and Porsche. The boxer engine is most commonly characterized by its flat design hence it is, often, referred to as a flat engine. The first boxer engine was developed in 1897, by Karl Benz – the co-founder of what would eventually become Mercedes-Benz. There is a common misconception when it comes to these engines. Boxer and flat engines are not quite the same. All boxer engines are flat engines, but not all flat engines are boxer engines. This misconception comes from the 1973 Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer. Despite the name, it does not feature a boxer engine, but rather a flat-12 engine or a 180-degree "V-engine". Boxer and flat engines are more different than you think, and here is what sets them apart.

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Here's Why The EG33 Subaru Mill Is Considered A Poor Man's Porsche Boxer Engine

One of Subaru's quirkiest sports cars ever made features the budget Japanese flat-six mill, and here's what you need to know about it

Currently, only two carmakers produce boxer engines – Porsche and Subaru. Normally, when you hear a six-cylinder boxer engine, the first to come to mind is the German automaker, famous for being the last brand to put an air-cooled engine in a high-performance sports car. Subaru is still sticking to flat-four engines for its models, but back in the golden era of Japanese sports cars, it introduced a six-cylinder boxer engine that could rival what Porsche had. The EG33 was the only flat-six Subaru engine to feature in a two-door coupe. It also served as a basis for future Subaru flat-six engines. In 2020, Subaru produced its last flat-six engine, but before that happened Subaru almost redefined the GT segment altogether, with a Porsche-sounding Subaru, powered by a flat-six.