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Because of Federal U.S. mandates, the most hardcore, naturally aspirated 996 wasn't available to American 911 enthusiasts

The 996 GT3 RS went on an extensive diet to save weight, but a lot more was changed from the regular 996 GT3

The GT3 RS features more downforce, less weight, and completely different suspension, compared to the regular 911 GT3

The 996 generation is the last 911 GT3 RS to weigh under 3,000 pounds

With a 0 to 60 mph time of around 4.0 seconds, the 996 GT3 RS puts even modern performance cars to shame

The last analog 911 GT3 RS. No ABS, no ESC, no traction control

All Porsche 996 GT3 RS models feature unique red or blue graphics, inspired by classic 911 models like the Carrera 2.7 RS

The 3.6-liter M96 engine in the GT3 RS was, reportedly underrated at 376 hp at 7,400 RPM

Some say the Porsche 996 GT3 RS' M96.79 flat-6 engine makes closer to 400 horsepower

Even with the aggressive aero, the Porsche 996 GT3 RS is capable of 190 mph

In true tradition, power goes to the rear through a 6-speed manual transmission

Between 2003 and 2004, just 682 examples of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS were built

The average 996 GT3 RS, currently, costs about the same as a 2024 992 GT3 RS. Hardly a performance car bargain

You will have to wait until 2028 to legally import the Porsche 996 GT3 RS into the U.S.

This is the Porsche Mission X concept all-electric concept

Unveiled in 2023, its a showcase of Porsche's next flagship hypercar

But we wonder if it could take inspiration from Bugatti's recently unveiled Tourbillion

The Bugatti Tourbillon is the most potent hybrid under the VW belt with 1,775 hp

The advent of the Tourbillon has raised the expectations of the upcoming 918 Spyder replacement

The 918 Spyder, with its 4.6-liter V8 and two e-motors, produces 887 hp and 944 lb-ft of torque

The 918 Spyder sports a useable 6.8 kWh battery pack, good for up to 12 miles on electric propulsion

With the Tourbillon, Bugatti fits a large 25 kWh battery pack, which is estimated to deliver 37 miles on EV mode

With such engineering excellence in mind, could Porsche be developing an internal combustion engine, like a V10, or a V8?

Coupled with the highly efficient and equally potent e-motors of the Tourbillon, the 918 successor could be the most potent Porsche of all time

The Mission X concept from 2023 sheds light on what to expect from the 918 Spyder successor, both from design and technology standpoints

However, unlike the 918 Spyder, the Mission X concept is an electric hypercar, with a power-to-weight ratio of 1 hp per 2.2 pounds

Ferrari and McLaren are allegedly developing the LaFerrari and P1 successors and they are supposed to be hybrids

We can't rule out the possibility that the 918 Spyder successor is going to be an EV

But if McLaren and Ferrari are developing hybrid hypercars, Porsche could eventually go that route as well

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Ever wondered why Porsche's practical 4-door models don't feature a number, like the 911?

Porsche's model numbering was purely a practical decision that started with Ferdinand Porsche

Porsche's seeming obsession with the number 9, actually, comes from the company's way of internally naming its projects

Porsche planned to use the 901 number, but French carmaker, Peugeot, claimed all numbers with "0"in the middle

Ferdinand Porsche decided to jump from 718 to 900 numbers to avoid confusion when developing what would become the 911

There were many other four-door Porsche models that never went into production, including a four-door 928

989 was the only Porsche sedan to feature a number designation. However, it also remained a concept car

Still, Porsche has done its best to name its more mainstream models in ways that honor the brand's motorsport heritage

Naming its sports cars and mainstream models in completely different ways allows Porsche to separate the cars it wants to make from the cars it needs to make to stay in business

Porsche's decision to differentiate its mainstream models with different names separates "true" Porsche cars from those sharing hardware with other VAG products

Porsche models like Cayenne and Macan SUVs as well as the Panamera sedan and Taycan EV have adopted names instead of numbers.

The 2018 Porsche 935 Is A Track Only Porsche Race Car

It Is An Modern Homage To 935 Group 5 Racecar Of The '70s, Dubbed 'Moby Dick'

Based On The 911 GT2 RS, This 935 Example Is Serial Number 28 Of 77 Units

This Single Seater Racecar Was Recently Listed On SBX Cars

The 935's Body Is Made From Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)

It Features A 3.8 -Liter Twin Turbo Six-Cylinder Boxer Engine With An Output Of 700 HP

All That Power Is Sent To The Rear Wheels Through A 7-Speed PDK Gearbox

The Cockpit Features A Fully Integrated Roll Cage And Recaro Race Bucket Seats

Also Features A CFRP Multi-Function Quick-Release Steering Wheel

This Particular 935 Is An Ultra Low Mileage Example, With Only 37 Miles On The Odo

This 935 Is Currently In Stuhr, Germany And You Have 8 More Days To Bid On It

Given Its Rarity And Significance, Expect It To Fetch Over 7 Figures.

AOC is not necessarily a name that springs to mind when you mention 'Gaming Monitor'

But include the term 'Porsche Design' and things get interesting

This is the AOC AGON Pro PD27S is a 27-inch gaming monitor

This monitor normally carries a retail price of $425

But for the next 10 hours, it is available at $179.99 on B&H

Now that's a price you can't ignore on any monitor, let alone one that has Porsche Design stamped on it

Don’t be fooled by the looks, as this monitor has some impressive specs

It has a QHD resolution 2560 x 1440 with a 170 Hz refresh rate

The stand is fully adjustable (swivels, tilts, adjusts height)

The screen sits on a sleek aluminium stand inspired by Porsche steering wheels

This is a great deal for competitive gamers and those who appreciate quality aesthetics.

Porsche's Acid Green (PTS Color Code: 2M8) is synonymous with its plug-in hybrid models

To understand the significance of acid green, we need to look at how this association came to be

Ferdinand Porsche designed the brand's first hybrid: Semper Vivus, in 1900

A 100 years later, Porsche even built a 911 GT3 R hybrid race car

The first production Porsche with hybrid tech was the 2010 Cayenne S Hybrid

But early Porsche hybrids had limited all-electric range

Around the same time, Porsche was developing its first-ever plug-in hybrid supercar, the 918 Spyder

Acid Green, first used on the 2010 Porsche 918 Spyder concept, became a visual cue for Porsche’s hybrid technology

The limited-run 2012 911 Turbo S Edition 918 featured Acid Green accents

Despite being a gas-powered model, it was offered to those customers who had a 918 on order

The 2013 Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid heavily used Acid Green accents throughout its design

The Panamera E-Hybrid introduced in 2013 had a vastly better range and adopted the acid-green accents from the 918

Today, Acid Green accents are prominent on Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid and Panamera E-Hybrid models

With Porsche’s Paint To Sample option, you can also paint the entire car in acid green for $14,190.

Porsche Recently Initiated Legal Proceedings Against California-Based Singer

Singer Has Been Restomoding Classic Porsches Since 2009

One Of Their Most Significant Creations To Date Is The DLS Turbo

Porsche Sued Singer In February 2024 Over Unlicensed Use Of Porsche Branding On Singer's Models Including Their 2018 And 2024 DLS Turbo

Porche Claims Tha Singer's Models Are Completely New Cars From The Ground Up

Hence, The Singer Brand Cannot Use Porsche Logo And Other Branding On their Models

In 2012, Porsche Allowed Singer To Modify 911s, But Most Parts Had To Be Sourced From Porsche.

Porsche Reiterated Its Demand For Singer To Remove Porsche Branding From Their DLS Models, Following A Similar Request For The Singer All-Terrain Competition Study (ACS) Where Singer Complied.

This Case Is Reminiscent Of The "Purrari" Case

Ferrari Sent A Cease And Desist Letter To DJ Deadmau5 For His Wrap, Which They Claimed Was Offensive To Their Brand

What Does This Legal Cast Mean For Other Porsche Restorers/Modifiers Like RWB?

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The Porsche 959 Started Life As A Group B Rally Car In The '80s

Porsche Made A Road-Legal Version For Complying With FIA Homoglation Guidelines

At The Time, The 959 Was The Fastest Production Car

The 959 Can Achieve A Top Speed Of 197 MPH and hit 0-60 In 3.7 Seconds

Powered By A Twin -Turbo 2.85-Liter Flat-Six Making 444 Horsepower And 369 Lb-Ft Of Torque

The 959 Came With A 6-Speed Manual Gearbox Driving Power To All 4 Wheels

The 959 Also Features Electronically Adjustable Hyrdaulic Suspension

The Body Was Design To Be Aerodynamic With Flared Fenders, And Covered Headlights

One Of The 959's Most Iconic Design Features Was The Integrated Rear Wing

A Silver Metallic (L980) Example With Just 7500 Miles Showed Up On Bring-A-Trailer

It Features Burgundy Leather Seats With Tri-Tone Accents, Heated And Power-Adjustable

With A Documented Service History And A Clean Carfax Report, This Pristine Example Sold For $1,795,000

Not Bad For An '80s Super Car That Cost $225,000 When New

Besides Komfort, There Was Also The More Powerful Sport Version, Of Which Only 29 Were Made.

With its naturally-aspirated 4.0-flat-six, the 992 GT3 RS sounds great out of the box

Youtuber NM2255 | Raw Car Sounds got to compare the two exhaust systems

You might think the Porsche 992 GT3 RS soundtrack can't get any crazier, but you'd be wrong

Two very different "bundles of snakes" from Akrapovic and Dundon Motorsport enhance the 911 GT3 RS performance and engine note

You get equal gains in peak horsepower from both exhaust kits, but different engine characteristics

With nearly 550 horsepower on tap, the 992 GT3 RS can hit 186 mph instead of the official 183

Akrapovic's exhaust results in a deeper growl, similar to classic 911s. You also see bigger gains in torque

Dundon Motorsport's exhaust results in a more racecar-like soundtrack

Swipe up to learn more about how these two exhausts from reputable companies change the characteristics of the Porsche 992 GT3 RS.

The 2024 Cayenne GTS Packs Twin-turbo V8 delivers exhilarating performance

Agile handling defies its SUV proportions

Sporty exterior design turns heads

Lightweight package sheds pounds for sharper performance

Driver-focused cockpit with premium materials

Advanced infotainment system keeps you connected

Customizable driving modes for every occasion

Extensive customization options make it your own

Cutting-edge driver assistance features enhance safety

This is Akira Nakai, founder of legendary tuner RWB for creating widebody Porsches

Akira Started Out As Leader Of A Drift Crew - Rough World

But Nakai San Always Had A Keen Eye For Porsches

He Got A Chance To Build One - Which He Named Stella Artois In The '90s

This Was The Begining Of RWB - Which Stands For Rauh-Welt Begriff (Rough World Understanding)

This Led To Multiple Projects In Japan, Achieving A Cult Status

Porsche Purists Were Not Happy With His Treatment Of Air-Cooled Vintage Porsches

But RWB's popularity grew over time

He First Gained Popularity In The U.S After A Collaboration With Hoonigan's Brian Scotto

Every Project He Is A Part of He Does The Cutting By Hand

Suspension Is Lowered And A Substantial Widebody Kit Is Intalled

He Puts Signature Touches In The Interiors As Well

Now RWB Works On 40-50 Cars Per Year

A Build Can Cost Anywhere From $20,000, upwards of $50,000

Porsche has been toying with the idea of a 4-door sedan since the 1950s

There were many concept models, including the 989

With Taycan taking on the Tesla Model S, Porsche could now set its sights on the Model 3

The design of Porsche's EV Model 3 competitor could be heavily-influenced by the Taycan

At least some of the powertrain options should be shared with the Macan EV

You also can't rule out the possibility of a RWD-only version, like you have on the Taycan

Even the entry-level Porsche EV sedan could benefit from Porsche's customization programs

A possible reveal of the smaller Porsche EV sedan might coincide with the electric 718

The most expensive Model 3 retails for around $42,000

But an affordable compact sedan on Macan EV bones for $65,000 would be the ideal sweet spot

Swipe up to read more about making the case for an entry-level Porsche sedan.