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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

TECHART's Flyweight treatment is all about making the 911 Turbo S lightweight

The regular GT Street R was limtied to 87 units

TECHART's GT Street R Flyweight is even more exclusive, with just 19 cars planned

Like the regular GT Street R, the Flyweight packs 800 horsepower and 700 pound-feet

The Flyweight is over 132 pounds lighter than the standard car

TECHART offers plenty of customization options for the Clubsport interior, dominated by Alcantara and carbon fiber

The Recaro, carbon-bucket seats weigh just 10.8 pounds each

The new fenders feature air extractors, similar to a 911 GT3 RS

The Formula VI Race Flyweight forged wheels are now lighter, reducing unsprung weight

The active rear wing is the craziest part of the aero kit, providing four times as much downforce over the stock 992.1 Turbo S

Swipe up for more on TECHART's ultimate treatment for the 992 Turbo S.

Harald de Brujin, a.k.a. FourWheel Trader On YouTube Has Come Out With An Analysis Of The GT3 Market

After A Drastic Fall, Prices Have Now Stabilized

He Also Compares The Drop-In Price Between The 992 Touring And Non-Touring Versions

We See A Similar Leveling Of Prices In The Both The Generations Of The 991

991.1 Prices Range In Between $140 - $145 k, And 991.2 In Between $191 - 198 K

The Smaller 997 Market Saw An Incremental Increase, But It Is Unconfirmed.

996 Generation Cars Are Seeing A Decline After Stabilization

He Compares The Drop-In Value To Cars Like The Ferrari F430 And 360

The Complete Overview Of The Market Shows That The GT3 Market Is Quite Stable

A Look At Carried Over Inventory Shows The 996 Takes Longer To Sell, With Over 50% Of Cars Not Selling In The First 3 Months

He Also Analyzes The Discounts Applied On Carried Over Inventory

For The First Time, He Compares The German Market To The U.S

Swipe Up To Watch His In-Depth Video Analysis For A More Detailed Breakdown On The GT3 Market.

Have You Ever Wondered Which Is Better?

A $250k 911 Turbo S

Or A $1.2 Million Dollar Gunther Werks Speedster

Brooks Weisblat Of DragTimes YT Recently Got To Compare Them Side By Side

The GW Speedster Is Based On A Type-993 Chassis And Is Limited To Just 25 Examples

It Comes With A 4.0-liter Engine With 430 HP And 330 Lb-Ft Of Torque

The GW Speedster Is Based On A Type-993 Chassis And Does Not Have A Roof Or Windows

There Is Little To No Storage Available With The GW Speedster

The GW Speedster Features A 6-Speed Manual While The Turbo S Comes With A 7 Speed PDK

The Turbo S Is A 992.1 And Comes With A 3.7-liter Engine With 640 HP And 590 Lb-FT Of Torque

The Turbo S Seen Here Features The Optional Heritage Design Package That Comes With The Houndstooth Pattern On The Seats

After Comparing The Features Of Both Cars And Then Took Them For A Test Drive

For More On His Observations And Driving Impressions You'll Need To Watch The Video

Swipe Up To Find Out Which Of These Porsches Sounds Better.

The second-generation Mercedes AMG GT coupe openly throws the gauntlet at the 911 Turbo S

AMG's new sports coupe features a powerful PHEV powertrain in its range-topping trim

The GT63 S E Performance still relies on a twin-turbo V-8, but now, it's backed by an e-motor for a total system output of 816 hp

The combined torque of the hybrid powerplant is also impressive - 1,047 lb-ft

However, the GT63 S E Performance pays the ultimate price. At over 4,600 pounds, it's much heavier than the heaviest 911

But that doesn't stop the Mercedes from blasting to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds

The GT63 PHEV is also capable of driving almost 8.1 miles on electric power alone

While you can charge the 6.1 kWh battery through an AC charger, it's best to let the car recuperate lost energy while driving

The AMG GT63 interior is heavily-digitalized and features a 2+2 layout like in the AMG SL

The FR layout and hatchback tailgate make the AMG GT63 the most practical coupe. It boasts 19.85 cubic feet of cargo space

Official pricing for the AMG GT63 S E Performance is expected to be around the $200,000

Swipe up to find out what makes AMG's hybrid coupe a worthy alternative to the 911 Turbo S

Porsche Experience Will Soon Begin Organizing A Six-Day Adventure Dubbed 'Camp 911 Namibia'

16 participants will have the opportunity to test the limits of the Porsche 911 Dakar and experience the thrill of off-road driving

The trip will involve driving through a variety of challenging terrain of the African nation, including deserts, dunes, and gravel roads

Preparations began nine months before the first guests arrived in September 2024

A skilled recon team has meticulously prepared the route for the participants, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience

The team has already figured proper tire pressure for beach driving and adjusted it for gravel roads

The adventure begins near Swakopmund, a coastal town with a narrow beach and the Atlantic Ocean on one side and vast desert landscapes on the other

To avoid dust clouds, the team increased the distance between vehicles and provided radio instructions

The participants will have the chance to explore the Namib Desert, one of the oldest in the world

A visit to the Etosha National Park, home to a diverse array of wildlife is also on the itinerary

The participants will camp in surreal landscapes resembling the moon, with rugged rocks and dry river valleys

The trip offers a truly unique opportunity to experience off-road driving in a luxury sports car.

Swipe up to find out more details on pricing.

So you want a 992 Dakar, but don't want to pay the steep price? The guys at Five Nine Design have a solution

The Florida-based company has made a bunch of 991 and 992 Safari conversions that rival the Dakar in terms of off-road capabilities

This one started life as a 2021 992 Carrera, finished in Pure White. The company is working on a few more similar 992 Safari conversions

The iconic ducktail rear spoiler is one of the must-have exterior upgrades

The 18-inch wheels corm from Rotiform and are wrapped in all-terrain Toyo tires

The valved coil-over suspension gives the 911 much needed ground clearance

The luxurious and functional 992 interior remains largely unchanged

But it now features rubber floormats and green "Offroad" accents

The 992 Safari gets new exhaust, engine software, and air filters for a slight bump in power

So the 3.0-liter, twin-turbo boxer engine is expected to make a lot more than the conservative 380 hp Porsche claims

A real bargain: this 911 Safari went under the hammer for $138,000 - a fraction of the Dakar's price tag

Swipe up to learn more about this bargain 911 Safari by Five Nine Design, and whether you should get one instead of a 992 Dakar

Unlike Clarkson, Hammond and May have always praised the 911 for its versatility. Richard currently owns two 992-gen 911s

However, Hammond is unsure if he made the right choice between the 911 Dakar and the 911 Turbo S Cabriolet

In DriveTribe's latest video, Hammond tests the 911 Dakar to find out

He describes the off-road experience as "mud-wrestling a nun"

The 911 Dakar name traces its roots to the 1980s and is a compelling evolution of the 911 series

The high-riding 911 is based on the Carrera 4 GTS and boasts a 480-horsepower engine

It is a 911 that handles the rough terrain well, owing to its off-road tires and higher ground-clearance

Hammond starts to feel buyer's remorse after driving the 911 Dakar

Especially, since there is one area that his 911 Turbo S struggles with

However, the 911 Dakar's price and limited availability are its main drawbacks

Swipe up to find out if Richard Hammond bought the right 911.

Can the 68-horsepower difference justify a $33,000+ difference?

Well, that's what we're about to find out as we stack the 992.1 Turbo Vs. its more powerful Turbo S variant

The Turbo S is marginally quicker in real life, sprinting to 60 mph in as little as 2.1 seconds (with the Lightweight package)

The regular 992 Turbo's 572 horsepower is good for a 2.5-second 0-60 mph time

Under the skin, the 992 Turbo and Turbo S feature very minor differences

The 3.75-liter flat-six is virtually identical in the Turbo and Turbo S models

However, different software and slightly bigger turbine wheels make the difference in horsepower

The 992 Turbo features 59mm turbochargers

While the Turbo S turbochargers feature 61 mm turbine wheels

The upcoming 992.2 Turbo will feature a more powerful version of the T-Hybrid system

The 992.2 Turbo S has a predicted power rating of around 710 horsepower

Swipe up to learn more about the Turbo and Turbo S differences and which one is right for you

UK-based Tuthill has reimagined the homologation-special 911 GT1

At 2,462 pounds, the Tuthill Porsche 911 GT1 is 296 pounds lighter than the original

The 4.0-liter flat-6 can either be naturally-aspirated or twin-turbocharged for 500 to 600 hp

BB Auto returns with a modern interpretation of its iconic 911 "Rainbow" Targa Turbo

This time, the Targa packs a hybrid powertrain with 550 hp and a manual transmission

RUF Rodeo pays hommage to the 1969 Porsche 911 R rally car

Not much is left from the Porsche 964 donor car as RUF utilized a bespoke, carbon-fiber monocoque and an in-house-built flat-6 engine

RUF Rodeo sends 610 hp to all four wheels and costs $1.25 million

BB Auto made a Targa conversion for the Porsche 926, back in 1979

The 928 Targa features a signature for BB Auto interior with rainbow accents

The most controversial stsyling decision is removing the 928's signature hatchback

We only know of one 928 Targa conversion, based on a Euro-spec 928 S, equipped with the rare manual transmission

This is Edith - the Porsche 911 that climbed the highest mountain in the world

Having driven up to of 22,000+ feet in Chile, it holds a world record for the highest altitude ever reached by a car

Edith is based on a 2020 Porsche 992 Carrera 4S and packs the stock 443-hp flat-6 engine

The Porsche Rock Climber features 13.7 inches of ground clearance and runs on e-fuel

Officially, Porsche built only one 993 Speedster and it was made specially for "Butzi" Porsche

A few other cars were converted. The latest was commissioned by Luca Trazzi, and features subtlely-implemented modern features

Swipe up for more information on Porsche's highlights from Monterey Car Week 2024

Porsche offers an aero kit for the 992 Carrera that is reasonably-priced

It includes revisions to the front and rear aprons, and most importantly, a taller rear wing

DMC offers a simple solutiion - a fixed rear wing, similar to what the Porsche aero package offers

The DMC rear wing is a simple plug-and-play for most 992 Carrera models, except the GTS

Techart Aero Kit II is the most comprehensive 992 Carrera aero kit

It features an 8-piece set, made entirely of forged carbon-fiber

Smaller elements of the Techart kit, like the air-intake frames, are carbon-coated

Dundon Motorsport's Valkyrie aero kit has been developed ,specifically for on-track domination

A new swan-neck rear wing contributes to 1,500 lbs of downforce at 160 mph - almost 1,000 more than the stock car

The Valkyrie body kit also features more aggressive, carbon-fiber dive planes, along with a revised front apron

Swipe up for more on the Porsche 992 aero kits and how much they cost.

Porsche commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 911 Turbo with a limited-edition model

The original 1974 911 Turbo revolutionized sports cars by introducing turbocharging technology

Based on the 992 generation 911 Turbo S, the 50 Years Edition features unique design elements

The exterior includes white Porsche script and Turbonite accents

The interior showcases tartan trim and Anthracite Grey accents for a classic look

An optional Heritage Design Package offers additional nostalgic elements

Porsche Design has created a limited-edition chronograph to complement the car

The 911 Turbo 50 Years is limited to 1,974 units with a starting price of $261,100

While the Turbo badge remains synonymous with Porsche's performance and innovation

Today, the term "Turbo" has evolved from a technical specification to a marketing tool

The 911 Turbo 50 Years is expected to arrive in U.S. dealerships in late 2024

Like all cars, the 911 has been getting larger and heavier with each generation

The Porsche 911 has grown from the original's 2,370 pounds to over 3,800 pounds in some variants

Porsche design boss, Michael Mauer talks about the possibility of a more compact 911

A more compact 911 is, indeed, possible, but it would, likely, be fully-electric

The 992 is already pushing the limits of packaging in terms of powertrain. E-motors are lighter and more compact

Solid-state batteries would ensure smaller and lighter battery pack without sacrificing range and performance

Porsche will not kill off the ICE-powered 911 like it doing with the 718

The two models could co-exist, but they would need to be differentiated in terms of design. Taycan-style front end on a 911 EV?

Porsche might consider a different name for the scaled-down 911 EV. Will the 912 return?

Swipe up for more details on Porsche's plans for the 911's future

Instagram and YouTube sensation, Kyza reimagined the iconic 930 Slantnose based on the modern 992 generation 911 GT3

The Porsche Slantnose, or Flachbau, was a limited-edition car based on the 911 Turbo

The most striking feature is the slanted hood replacing the traditional headlights

Kyza's design blends the classic Slantnose look with contemporary aesthetics

Other design elements include GT3 nostrils, aero strakes, and white five-spoke rims

The side profile retains the sleek lines of the 992 with a dramatic front drop

Unlike the original Slantnose based on the 930 Turbo, this design omits the side air intake as it is based on the GT3 body

Kyza's design incorporates fixed headlights that capture the spirit of the pop-up lights

Pop-up headlights on a modern-day Slantnose could have been nice, but current safety regulations don't allow it

But Slantnose conversions could potentially make the controversial 996 generation more desirable

Original Slantnose cars were hand-crafted and commanded a premium price even today

A modern Slantnose option from Porsche would likely be exclusive and expensive

Porsche has created a unique one-off Porsche 911 GT3 RS to honor Swiss racing driver, Jo Siffert

Siffert competed in Formula One, and other motorsports in the 1960s and '70s and is remembered for his partnership with Porsche

In 1968, Kurt Ahrens along with Siffert won the first international 1,000-kilometre race at the Österreichring near Zeltweg in a Porsche 917

A few years later, his life was unfortunately cut short in a fatal racing accident at the age of just 35

This one-off 911 GT3 RS features a distinctive Pure White and Viper Green color scheme of Siffert's race car livery on his 917

The car incorporates Siffert's lucky number "29" and other personal touches

Porsche lettering, period-correct decals from Bosch and Shell, along with other 917 references adorn the bodywork of the car

You'll also find an outline of the 917 on the center-lock wheels of this GT3 RS

The car's cabin combines luxury with race-inspired elements, like Jo's helmet design and the Swiss flag

Siffert's son and grandson participated in the car's creation, as part of Porsche's Sonderwunsh program

The GT3 RS serves as a living memorial to Jo Siffert and will be raffled off

Swipe up to read more about this incredible 911 GT3 RS.

Both the 911 Dakar and the Singer ACS are Porsche sportscars that work off-road

Singer beat Porsche to the off-road sports car game by introducing the ACS in 2021

The Porsche 911 Dakar was introduced in November 2022

Like all Singer cars, the ACS is based on a Porsche 964

Porsche 911 Dakar is based on the 992.1 Carrera 4 GTS

ACS stands for All-terrain, Competition Study

Singer ACS features two 5-way adjustable dampers per wheel and 265 mm of suspension travel

In its max-ride height setting, the 992 Dakar features up to 80 mm more ground clearance than the standard 911 GTS

The 911's Dakar-inspired livery pays hommage to the 1984 original, Porsche 953 Dakar

Both Singer ACS and Porsche 992 Dakar feaure roof-mounted racks for additional equipment

The 911 Dakar's 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-6 is good for 473 hp and 420 lb-ft

Singer ACS is powered by a Porsche-build, air-cooled boxer of the Mezger design

You can adjust the power of the Singer ACS between 450 and 600 horsepower

The Singer ACS is more hardcore than the 992 Dakar, with a stripped-down, rally-spec interior

Production of the Porsche 911 Dakar was limited to 2,500 units

Only 2 Singer ACS prototypes were developed... for now

2023 Porsche 911 Dakar cost $223,450

While the Singer ACS is north of $1.0 million

Sadly, Singer had to go back to the drawing board due to legal issues with Porsche

Swipe up for the full story and to see how Prosche's 911 Dakar compares to the Singer ACS

Chevrolet unveiled the highly anticipated C8 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 for 2025

This is the first mid-engined Corvette to carry the ZR1 badge, a name synonymous with track-performance

But how does it stack up against the Porsche 911 GT3 RS?

The ZR1's LT7 engine is a 5.5L flat-plane crank V8 with twin-turbos, that produces 1,064 horsepower

The GT3 RS packs a naturally-aspirated 4.0L flat-six engine that produces 518 horsepower

The ZR1's design is aggressive and muscular, featuring iconic split rear windows

The ZTK package enhances downforce with a high-performance rear wing, front dive planes, and underbody strakes

This allows the Chevy to produce up to 1,200 pounds of downforce at its top speed of 215+ mph

Massive carbon ceramic brakes complement the ZR1's aerodynamic enhancements

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS prioritizes aerodynamic efficiency, making up to 1,896 pounds of downforce at 177 mph

The GT3 RS features a drag reduction system and an airbrake for enhanced performance

While the Porsche 911 GT3 RS is praised for its precision handling, the ZR1 offers raw power and brute force in spades

The ZR1 is estimated to be priced between $180,000 and $205,000 making it cheaper than the GT3 RS at $241,300.

The 2025 update for the Porsche 911 Carrera doesn't stop with the engine

It also includes revisions to the suspension, brakes, exterior, and interior

The 992.2 Carrera doesn't feature the T-Hybrid powertrain, but gets bigger turbochargers from the 992.1 GTS

The 992.2 Carrera and GTS also get revised dampers that react more quickly and feature a softer setting at the front

The 992.2 Carrera gets bigger brakes than the 992.1 Carrera S

The GTS turbochargers work at a lower boost setting in the 992.2 Carrera, resulting in only 9 hp more than the 992.1 Carrera

Despite peak torque still being rated at 332 lb-ft, the 992.2 Carrera should provide better mid-range punch, ideal for city driving

Exterior revisions are subtle and most prominent in the front apron of the 992.2

992.2 Carrera dyno tests might reveal a pleasant surprise as the previous, 992.1 Carrera was severely underrated from the factory

For 2025, the 911 Carrera gets new LED HD Matrix headlights

In the cabin, the 992.2 Carrera gets a fully-digital gauge cluster that's highly-customizable

The physical key is replaced by a Start-Stop button, but keeps the same location, as inherited by Le Mans race cars

The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera starts at $122,095. Swipe up to read more.

YouTuber Brooks Weisblat Got His Hands On A 992.1 Porsche 911 Turbo S

He Runs The Drag Times Channel And Got To Take On The Tail Of The Dragon With A Couple Of Friends

The 'Tail Of The Dragon' Mountain Pass Features 318 Curves In 11 Miles

While Brooks Owns Several Supercars, His 911 Turbo S, Is His First Porsche

One Of The Other Stars At The Meet Was This Ferrrari SF90 Spider

A Brand New Corvette C8 Z06 With The Z07 Track Package Also Came To Shine

Other Track Weapons In The Group Include A GT3 RS And GT4 RS

There Was Also A Shark Blue GT3 RS, And A Grey 911 C2S

We Get To See 360° Cam Footage From Three Cars In The Group

Firstly Brook's Guards Red Turbo S, And While It Is Quick, The Sound From The Stock Exhaust Is Far From Spectacular

Especially When Compared To The Stock Exhaust Of The C8 Z06

This GT3 RS With Downpipes And Its NA Flat-Six Put Up A Far Better Show

The Turbo S Has A Soft Limiter And It Can Never Match The Sound-Profile Of A GT3 RS

John Hilton, The Owner Of The GT4 RS, Breaks In His New Tires In Style

The Video Ends With Some Spectacular Footage From One Of The Most Beatiful Roads In The Country

Swipe Up To Compare The Specs Of These Breathtaking Machines

As part of its annual Performance Vehicle of the Year award, MotorTrend organized a few drag races

One of the cars is the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, which packs A 4.0-L N/A engine with 518 hp

The GT3 RS seems better suited for track use with its focus on aero and lap times

The Maserati MC20 Cielo is a mid-engine sports car, that boasts more horsepower 621 hp from its 3.0-L twin-turbo V6

However, it weighs 3,920 lbs, which is 700 lbs more than the GT3 RS' 3,220 lbs

So, the MC20 packs more power, but the GT3 RS is lighter. Which RWD car will win?

Despite the weight advantage, the GT3 RS initially struggles due to the runway surface

But once it was hooked, the GT3 RS blitzed past the MC20 and took the win

The Porsche completed the quarter-mile in 10.9 seconds, where as the Maserati took 11.7 seconds

This victory highlights that its not always about power

A lightweight design is equally important in achieving a higher top speed

Next, Swipe up to find out which car will win in a duel between a McLaren 750S and a Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06.

Like other Porsche names, the "Targa" comes from racing

In this case, the Targa Florio, in Sicily, which Porsche won 10 times

All 911s score a retro-futuristic design, but the Targa goes further with the signature B-pillar from the 1965, original 911 Targa

Porsche calls its 911 Targa, the first "safety" convertible, due to the fixed roll bar

The Targa's retractable roof uses identical mechanism to the 911 Cabriolet

The Porsche 992's retractable Targa top goes down in 19 seconds

The Targa top can also be operated at speeds of up to 31 mph

Versatility comes at a cost. At 3,847 lbs, the 992 Targa is the heaviest 911 ever made

Porsche 992 Targa is offered only as an all-wheel-drive model

In 4 GTS guise, the 992.2 Targa comes with Porsche's new T-Hybrid powertrain and does 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds

Despite the additionally-reinforced chassis, the 992 Targa is not the best choice for track days, especially with the top down

The 992 Targa is the most GT-oriented 911. It comes with a softer suspension setting

However, The Porsche 992 Targa is as practical as the fixed-head coupe while adding versatility

Swipe up to learn why the Porsche 992 Targa is the most versatile 911