Porsche 911 - Storyboards - page 120

What can justify rotary-swapping a classic Porsche 911?

While the owner of this classic doesn't say it out loud, this example started life as a 1966 Porshce 911 shell

Original parts can be hard to come by, so the owner went to town on the air-cooled classic

The build's highlight is the Mazda rotary engine that makes 480 hp on low boost

The engine works with a Porsche 915, manual transaxle and 930 drive shafts

Lots of 993 exterior bits, plus custom flared fenders give a more aggressive look to the 1966 911

Actually, the only original 1966 part is the front hood, and even that has been modified

Like the engine, the 911's sunroof, once belonged to a Mazda RX-7

The 18-inch SSR wheels hide modern disc brakes, where drums used to reside

With its tartan pattern on the seats, the interior is a mix of classic, air-cooled 911 and race car

Although street-driven, the rotary Porsche 911 is fully-prepped for the racetrack

Is the rotary 911 blasphemy or brilliance?

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Luca Trazzi, a Speedster enthusiast, commissioned Porsche's Sonderwunsch program to build a custom 993 Speedster

The Speedster body style dates back to the 356 model and is characterized by an open-top design, short windshield, and lightweight construction

Porsche never officially produced a 993 Speedster due to financial constraints in the 1990s

Trazzi's 993 Speedster is based on a 1994 Carrera Cabriolet and features design elements inspired by the 993 Turbo

The car has a unique "Otto Yellow" paint job and a black leather interior with yellow and black chequered accents on the seats

The car's mechanical components are derived from the high-performance 993 Carrera RS,

It is powered by a 3.8-liter air-cooled flat-six engine with 300 horsepower. It is mated to a 6-speed manual

There are only three officially recognized 993 Speedsters: one built for Ferdinand Alexander Porsche

The second one was a request from actor, Jerry Seinfeld

The third being Trazzi's recent creation

Other individuals and companies like Gunther Werks have created a handful of 993 Speedsters

Trazzi's car highlights the growing importance of Porsche's Sonderwunsch program for customized vehicles

Swipe up to take a closer look at the handful of 993 Speedsters in existence.

The Porsche 964 is one of the preferred platforms for reimagined, classic Porsche 911s

REEN Cars of Germany has done just that with this Guard's Red 964

They took the standard engine and replaced it with the flat-6 from the 997.1 GT3 RS

The M97.76 is one of the last Mezger engines. It makes 415 horsepower and 299 pound-feet of torque

The people at REEN Cars have optimized the engine's performance and peak power is now produced closer to the 8,200 RPM redline

This 964 still features the stock 5-speed manual, but with revised gear ratios

The REEN Porschce 964 RS GT is a subtle homage to the original, 1991 Porsche 964 RS N/ GT

Only 291 original 964 RS N/ GT cars were made and was the closest thing to a 964 GT3

The interior is, largely, original, with a few motorsport-inspired elements like bucket seats and MOMO steering wheel

REEN Cars is working on a similar treatment for the Porsche 993 chassis

Swipe up for more information on the REEN Porsche 964 RS GT

The 9X9 is inspired by iconic models like the 959 and features modern engineering and technology

The company's philosophy is "Automotive haute couture," offering highly customized vehicles

Three versions are available: 9X9 (grand tourer), 9X9 Sport (driver-focused), and 9X9 Leichtbau (lightweight)

With the 9x9, Kalmar Automotive aims to redefine the custom aftermarket genre

It boasts a powerful 3.8L turbo engine producing 930 horsepower and a sophisticated all-wheel drive system

You get 3D-printed brake calipers along with the double-wishbone suspension developed by Dansi Engineering

Kalmar Automotive emphasizes weight distribution and lightweight carbon-fiber components

The minimalist interior is primarly focused on the driving experience

The cockpit is devoid of excessive tech and only has the bare essentials

Each vehicle is fully bespoke and tailored to individual customer preferences

Only 27 examples of the Kalmar 9x9 will be made

Deliveries for the Kalmar 9X9 are expected to start in July 2025

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

The highly anticipated Gunther Works GWR based on the Porsche 911 (993), is set to make its global debut on August 16, 2024

The GWR is the culmination of seven years of development and engineering, representing the next chapter for the restomodder

Power comes from a Rothsport 4.0l NA flat-6, that produces 500 horsepower and 340 pound-feet with a cutting-edge slide valve system

A redesigned intake manifold, and lightweight titanium components

Extensive use of carbon fiber throughout the body means the GWR only weighs 2,400 pounds

The aerodynamically optimized lightweight magnesium wheels, can also be equipped with optional Aero discs

The GWR's cockpit prioritizes the driver experience with sporty carbon-fiber bucket seats and a 6-speed manual gearbox

Set to be unveiled at the prestigious Quail at Monterey Car Week, only 40 units of the GWR will be built.

While the T-Hybrid equipped 911 Carrera GTS is more techy, the regular Carrera is all the 911 you need

Even for an entry level car, the 2025 911 Carrera is quite expensive, starting at $122,000

The base 911 is quite the potent sports car, thanks to a massaged 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six pushing out 388 hp, 9 more than the outgoing Carrera

The slight increase in power makes the 2025 911 Carrera a tenth of a second quicker to 60 mph: 3.7 seconds. Top speed is rated at an astounding 183 mph

You can do some laps in a 911 Carrera. For the 2025, it gets larger brakes with six-piston brakes.

Also, the base 911 Carrera is lighter than the hybrid GTS, which means it can corner more efficiently

For the 2025 model year, Porsche updated the front bumpers and the LED lights, which now comes with Matrix LEDs as standard

You can opt for these optional HD Matrix LEDs if you'd want, for $2,530

Stepping inside, there are some major changes, including a 12.6-inch fully digital driver's display and a regular start/stop button instead of a LeMans-style knob

Back in 2023, Porsche undertook a seemingly insane project

To drive a 911 to the top of Ojos del Salado, the world's highest active volcano and they did it

Ojos del Salado is located in the Andes in Chile, with a staggering altitude of 22,093 feet

A documentary titled "Edith: Volcano Ascent" will premiere at Monterey Car Week, chronicling the record-breaking attempt

The documentary, a collaboration between Tangent Vector and Porsche, will delve into the challenges faced by the team

Porsche's achievement surpasses the previous record held by a pair of Mercedes Unimogs, that reached 21,695 feet in 2020

The car used for the challenge was a specially prepared Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

Edith was equipped with a modified flat-six engine, e-fuel, and a reinforced chassis to handle the extreme environment

Large off-road tires and a custom suspension system were also crucial for the ascent.

The film will feature interviews with key personnel, including Romain Dumas and Oliver Blume, CEO Porsche AG

It will also highlight the physical and emotional toll the extreme conditions took on the team

Extreme conditions, including freezing temperatures and thin air, made the ascent incredibly challenging

But eventually, legendary endurance racer Romain Dumas drove Edith to the summit in December 2023

The film screening will take place on August 16th at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey. Swipe up to read more.

The flat engine dates back to 1897 and was originally patented by Karl Benz

Porsche is one of only two car manufacturers to still produce and develop boxer engine

The other car company is Subaru, which even had six-cylinder boxer engines at one point

Most prominently, the EG33 engine, featured in the Subaru SVX sports-luxury coupe

Subaru has decided to stick to flat-four engines for downsizing pruposes

Meanwhile, Hans Mezger was responsible for many of Porsche's greatest boxer engines

The Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0 was the last Porsche to feature a Mezger-designed engine

Boxer engines differ from other flat engines due to the number of crankshaft journals

Boxer engines have individual crank pins for each piston while traditional flat engines have one for each pair of pistons

In a boxer engines, every pair of opposing pistons mirror each other's movements, resulting in smoother operation

Boxer engines transmit power more directly to the transmission, making for less powertrain loss

They are also easier on fuel compared to a conventional design, making them perfect for hybrid setups

However, they are also more expensive to service due to often being a tight fit in the engine bay

In a crash, a flat/ boxer engine's lower center of gravity makes it safer as it is more likely to go under the passenger cabin

Swipe up for more information on what separates a boxer engine from a flat engine

A photograph of an unidentified Porsche 911 spotted at LAX surfaced online recently

It had a striking similarities to the iconic 911 GT1

Tuthill Porsche's recent Instagram teaser, strongly hints at their involvement in this enigmatic build

Amidst a field of potential builders Tuthill Porsche, a British firm celebrated for its work on classic 911s, has emerged as the prime suspect

They along with Flatau Design Inc. were also responsible for building the Singer A.C.S

The presence of distinctive orange accents on the roof scoop of both the mysterious Porsche and Tuthill's social media posts further strengthens the connection

The automotive world eagerly awaits the car's official reveal on August 16th at Monterey Car Week

Watch this space.

This car is a one-of-a-kind 1994 Porsche 993 Targa restomod created by Kreinzel for a VIP client

This one of one car is currently listed on the SBX Cars auction platform

One of the most iconic features of the Targa model is the silver protective hoop

However, Porsche skipped this design feature on the 993, 996 and 997 generations

Instead of a rag-top, Porsche officially included a sliding roof on the production 993 Targa

Kreinzel converted a 993 Carrera 2 Cabriolet into a Targa to get the silver hoop back

The conversion process took four years to complete with original Porsche parts and a cost of €500,000

The car's exterior is finished in Metallic Dark Blue

You also get 18-inch Fuchs wheels and a Clubsport exhaust

The interior features exclusive customized Recaro sport/comfort seats in Cognac leather

This custom 993 Targa is powered by a 3.6-liter flat-six engine producing 315 horsepower

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox

The car comes with Porsche technical certification allowing you to maintain it any Porsche service center

Swipe up to check out the listing and bid on this one-of-one 993 Targa.

The 2025 911 Carrera GTS debuts Porsche's new T-Hybrid system, coupling a new 3.6-liter flat-six with an e-turbo and an additional e-motor in the PDK for added boost.

The result is 532 horses and 449 lb-ft of torque, a generous 59 hp and 29 lb-ft boost over the outgoing 992.1 911 GTS

Instead of two turbos, Porsche added just one big turbocharger with a dinky e-motor inside it

This e-motor cuts turbo lag and delivers instant power delivery similar to a nat-asp engine

But that's not it. There's another e-motor, a more powerful one, between the 8-speed PDK and the flat-six. It puts down 54 hp and draws power from a 1.9 kWh battery pack

While the whole T-Hybrid system with the e-turbo sounds cool, there are concerns about complications and unreliability in the longer run

For the time being, this unusual mild hybrid tech is limited to the high-end 911 models only

But in the future, we could witness it passing down to the other pure ICE models of the Panamera and the Cayenne

Sadly, the upcoming 718 Cayman/Boxster successor isn't getting this unique hybrid technology since it's going the EV route

If Porsche chooses to incorporate the e-turbo technology into the Panamera and the Cayenne, it has to make some changes in the engine bay to fit the e-turbo

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