Porsche 911 - Storyboards - page 72

This 1997 Porsche 911 GT1 is one of only 9 race cars Porsche sold to privateers

The condition of this veteran race car is surprisingly immaculate, considering the grueling nature of Endurance racing

Being a '97 model, this 911 GT1 features 993 front headlights for homologation purposes

The 993 GT1 taillights, however, come from the Porsche 996

This particular 911 GT1 Race version is chassis number 108 and one of the most successful 911 GT1s to grace IMSA and Le Mans

The 911 GT1 is the only mid-engine Porsche 911

The 911 GT1's clamshell hides a twin-turbo, water-cooled flat-six, and one of the last Mezger engines

In order for the 911 GT1 Rennversion to go racing, Porsche built 25 Street versions of the GT1

Unlike the road-going GT1s, which came with a 6-speed manual, the Race version had a sequential transmission

Even early, 993 GT1 variants could hit 62 moh in 3.9 seconds and blast down the 1/4-mile in 11.6 seconds

On the Mulsanne straight at Le Mans, the Porsche 911 GT1 reached over 191 mph. The GT1 Evo was even faster, at 205 mph

At just 2,480 pounds, the 993 GT1 was lightweight

The 993 GT1's rear subframe was a direct- carry-over from its predecessor, the Porsche 962

This 1997 Porsche 911 GT1 has the potential to become one of the most expensive Porsches ever sold at an auction. Swipe up for more details

Porsche Design products are known for their timeless design and high functionality

This also extends to its recent lineup of high-end e-Bikes, designed for those who embrace the rugged outdoors

Porsche Design has introduced two new colorways for its eBike Cross Performance EXC 2nd Gen

The first is Cartagena Yellow, a bold new shade introduced with the recent 2025 911 Hybrid

The second is Oak Green Metallic Neo, which complements the Macan EV 4S

The Cross Performance EXC 2nd Gen is the flagship model and retails for $15,665

Porsche Design is also renowned for its timepieces and one of the firm's very first projects was the 1972 Chronograph I

It was designed by Ferdinand A. Porsche, who also designed the iconic 911

Porsche Design has also ventured into smartwatches and has launched a collaboration with Garmin

The Porsche x Garmin Epix Pro smartwatch features a sporty design with Porsche branding

It offers advanced features like heart rate monitoring, GPS tracking, and ECG

It retails for $1,250, excluding taxes

Swipe up to learn more about these lifestyle products, from Porsche Design.

Porsche recently unveiled its first-ever production hybrid the 2025 911 Carrera GTS

It features Porsche's T-Hybrid tech which is different from their E-Hybrids

The T-Hybrid system incorporates an e-motor inside the turbocharger which helps spool it faster in the lower rev range

As a result, the 2025 Carrera GTS should feel more responsive with instantaneous throttle response

There's another e-motor inside the gearbox that produces 54 hp and is powered by a tiny 1.9 kWh battery pack

E-Hybrids meanwhile are typical PHEVs with their own set of twists

Both the Cayenne SUV and the Panamera sedan features the E-Hybrid technology

E-Hybrids pack a larger battery pack than a mild hybrids and it allows electric-only driving for short distances

The battery packs inside PHEVs can be charged externally via a charging cable, unlike mild hybrids

Swipe up to read more about the differences between T-Hybrid and E-Hybrid

Porsche has employed Boxer engines in its sports cars for decades

The first time Porsche used a boxer engine wasn't in a Porsche car, but the original VW Beetle

The first Porsche to feature a boxer engine was the Type 64. It was a modified VW Beetle engine

Hans Mezger was responsible for almost all Porsche boxer engines in the brand's history

The last Porsche to feature the Mezger boxer-six engine was the 997 GT3 RS 4.0

Porsche chose the boxer engine for a few important reasons, and all of them have to do with the car's driving dynamics

The boxer engine (especially the six-cylinder variants) are incredibly smooth and balanced

This also allows boxer engines to feel like they can rev more freely

The low engine profile makes for better handling, despite some earlier 911s suffering from snap oversteer

Before AWD became common, cars with rear-mounted engines had better handling in harsh conditions

Among the boxer engine's many advantages is that they are the best candidates for air cooling

However, boxer engines are very wide, making them more difficult to service

Boxer engines are also more expensive to make due to their compelxity

But having the boxer engine in the rear allows the 911 to launch like no other car

Porsche doesn't plan on phasing out the boxer engine, and the T-Hybrid powertrain ensures it

Swipe up to read more about the benefits and drawbacks of Porsche's boxer engines.

The RUF RTurbo 550 Is A Special Build From German Tuner Ruf Automobile Based On The 996 Gen Porsche 911

It Was A Limited-Run Model In Production From 2001 - 2005

It Came With A Choice Of 3 Engines With Distinct Power Figures - 520, 550, And 590 HP

The RTurbo 550 Featured A 3.6-Liter Flat-Six Engine Which Produced 550 HP And 575 Lb-Ft Of Torque

German YouTuber AutoTopNL Recently Unleashed A RTurbo 550 On The Autobahn

The Channel Is Famed For It's POV Driving Videos Of Some Of The Fastest Cars Available Today

This Particular RUF RTurbo Came With 5-Speed Triptronic Auto Transmission Which Drives Power To All 4 Wheels

The Ruf 550 Run Is Done On A Stretch Of Autobahn With No Speed Limit

The POV IncludesThe Speedometer, GPS-Based Speedo, And RPM

Despite Being A 20+ Year Old Car, The RTurbo Effortlessly Reaches Blistering Speeds, Reaching 121 MPH

At 124 MPH (200KM/H) The Other Cars On The Road Appear To Be Standing Still

The RUF 550 Maintains Its Impressive Accelaration Breezing Past The 170 MPH Mark

The Speed Keeps Climbing Crossing 198 MPH. Officially According To RUF, The 550 Can Reach A Top Speed Of 218 MPH,

The Top Speed We Get To See On The Video Is Close To (337 km/h) 210 MPH. However, It Never Stops Accelarates, Only Slows Down Because The Driver Eases Off

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

YouTuber Tyler Hoovie Of Hoovie's Garage, Bought This 2001 911 Turbo For A Low Price Of $24,000

The '01 Turbo Packs A 3.6 L Flat-Six With 415 HP And 413 Lb-Ft With AWD. This One Has The Infamous 5-Speed Tiptronic Box

As A Former Vegas Rental, This 996-gen, 911 Had Clocked 1,46,000 Miles With Some Minor Leaks And Niggles

Tyler Bought The Car With Plans For An Off Road Conversion, Before He Gets It Inspected By The Car Wizard

Next, He Bought $17,000 Worth Of Parts From Elephant Racing

It Got Long travel Coil Overs, Subframe Spacers, Off-road tires, A bull bar, Auxiliary Lights, And A Roof Basket

This 23 Year Old Porsche 996 Turbo Got Second Lease On Life

The 911 Works Just As Well As Tyler Predicted

We Get Some Spectacular Footage Of The Highriding 911 Ripping It Up Off Road

He Even Hit Some Mud And Slush Tracks, Which Promptly Got Him Stuck

Tyler Has The Time Of His Life Pushing His Bargain 911 Safari To It's Limit

Hoovie Has Since Tried To Sell The 911 To One Of His Friends To Fund His Home Renovation And New Garage

Unfortunately It Was Returned To Him Citing Some Issues With It, Which Made Him Believe Something Went Wrong When Off-Roading

Luckily It Was A Minor Issue Which Was Rectified. Not Bad For A Build Which Cost $41,000

Both the GT3 and the GT3 RS, based on the 992.1 pack race-bred performance

But, do you know why the GT3 RS has a side vent, but the standard GT3 lacks one

There are two main theories for the missing side vent on the GT3

The GT3 RS produces extra power and requires more cooling for the engine under pressure

However, both models pack the same naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine making 503 and 518 hp respectively

The actual reason for the side vent on the RS is for improved aerodynamics, which come courtesy of the aggressive bodywork

The GT3 RS produces three times the downforce compared to the GT3 and the side vent plays a part

The vent helps create a vacuum and reduce air resistance at the rear of the car.

The GT3 RS sacrifices a slightly higher top speed (184 mph) for better track performance

With lesser downforce, the standard GT3 has a higher top speed at 197 mph

Also, the GT3 uses the Carrera's narrow-body platform

The GT3 RS meanwhile uses the wider body of the Turbo

The wider body of the RS allows for more aerodynamic features besides the side vent.

If You Have Deep Pockets, This Pristine Porsche 911 Dakar Can Be Yours

Its Currently Listed On Car Gurus For $359,999

Porsche Also Offered Off-Road Pack With The Vintage Rally Livery Which Costs $28,500 Extra

This Example Is Finished In Shade Green Metallic And Optional Decorative 'Rally 1971' Sticker Set

This Would Have Cost You $3,686 When You Bought The Car New

According To Car Gurus, It Has Been Listed For 50 Days And Pricing Has Fallen By $19,001

This Car Has Been Outfitted With A $7,550 Dakar Branded Roof Bin With Jerry Cans, Recovery Boards, And Auxillary Headlights

The Auxillary Lights Are Functional, And Offer Great Convenience When Out On The Trails

The 911 Dakar Comes With A Fixed Rear Wing, Which Helps It Save Weight Over The Carrera 4 GTS On Which This Car Is Based

The Roof Rack Is Sturdy Enough To Support A Porsche Branded Roof Tent, Which They Offer For $7,029

The Interior Features The Standard Equipment Of Light Weight CFRP Bucket Seats

This Particluar Model Is Serial Number 1626 Of 2500

The Lamborghini Sterrato Is The Only Other Car Which Can Be Compared To The Dakar

This One Was Sold On BaT Not To Long Ago For $285,000

To Swipe Up To Find Out How Its Stacks Up Against The Sterrato In Terms Of Value.

The 2025 992.2 911 Carrera GTS is the first production hybrid 911

It's powered by a new 3.6-liter single-turbo flat-six and an e-motor, generating a healthy 532 hp and 449 lb-ft of torque

Porsche calls the hybrid system "T-Hybrid", which basically indicates a turbocharger with a e-motor, helping it to spool up without the exhaust gas

A separate electric-motor placed in the 8-speed PDK is powered by a compact 1.9 kWh battery pack

The 2025 Carrera GTS is like the trial pack before the true king of speed drops, the 992.2 911 Turbo S

Since the Carrera GTS features a larger displacement mill for 2025, we can expect the same with the forthcoming 911 Turbo S facelift

The estimated power figures of the 992.2 Turbo S could be around the 700 horsepower mark

Also, there's a concern of increased weight affecting the 0-60 mph time of the 992.2 Turbo S

The facelifted Carrera GTS gets to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds, which is half a second quicker than before

So, you could expect the upcoming Turbo S to deliver a sub-2-second 0-60 mph

Swipe up to read more about the upcoming 992.2 911 Turbo S/

The first hybrid 911 isn't the only significant change for 2025

The base 911 Carrera gets a hefty bump in power thanks to a revised, 3.0-liter flat-six

Judging by the 992.1 Carrera, we expect the power of the base 911 to be closer to the outgoing 992.1 GTS

992.1 GTS hardware can be found in the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera

The 992.2 Carrera features revised cooling and GTS turbochargers

Judging by the 992.1 Carrera dyno pulls, power for the 2025 will be a lot more than advertised

The 992.1 Carrera actually makes around 440 horsepower - WAY more than advertised

Judging by the 2025 improvements, the 992.2 Carrera will make a lot more than the advertised 388 horsepower

Porsche is notorious for downplaying the 911 figures, explaining how its sports car punches above its weight

Swipe up for more details on the 992.2 Carrera, and what you can expect power-wie

Hans Mezger started and ended his career as an engine builder, at Porsche, making the most successful Porsche engines in motorsports

Most Mezger engines were air-cooled,but the Swan Song was a 4.0-liter, water-cooled M97.74

The last Mezger engine was made specifically for the most hardcore, naturally-aspirated Porsche 997 - the GT3 RS 4.0

At 2,998 lbs, the Porche 997 GT3 RS 4.0 was a lightweight as the analog 996 GT3 RS, but with more power

The last Mezger engine produced 493 hp at 8,250 RPM and 339 lb-ft at 5,750 RPM

997 GT3 RS 4.0 is also the last 911 GT3 model offered exclusively with a 6-speed manual transmission

Even with the aggressive aero bits, the Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0 reaches a top speed of 190 mph

With a 0 to 60 mph achieved in around 4.0 seconds, the 997 GT3 RS 4.0 can shame many modern performance cars in a straight line. Even more on a track

The first Porsche 911 to feature center-lock wheels as standard

The 4.0 badge returned with the 2016 911 GT3 RS, but it didn't have a Mezger engine

Despite many innovations, the new engine did not produce more power

Hans Mezger's last creation is one considered the purest Porsche 911 GT3 of all time, making the 997 GT3 RS 4.0 one of he best investments for those who have one

Just 600 units of the 997 GT3 RS 4.0 were built between 2011 and 2012. Just 141 were originally sold in the U.S.