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Recaro Automotive has filed for bankruptcy

The German brand is popular for their high-performance cars and racing

Recaro Holdings was split in 2020, but the automotive division is facing bankruptcy

Setup over a century ago the company is citing price increases, loss of contracts, and lack of new products as reasons

Recaro's other businesses (aircraft, gaming, child safety) remain unaffected

Recaro and Porsche have a long-standing partnership dating back to the 1950s, building bodies for the 356

It became a leader in automotive seating, and Porsche 911 is also synonymous with Recaro seats

Innovations in seat design and safety led to its widespread popularity in motorsports throughout the '70s and '80s

Recaro seats are featured in many performance-oriented models like the GT3 and GT2 RS

The bankruptcy could disrupt the automotive seating industry and impact supply chains

The loss of Recaro would be a significant blow to Porsche and the automotive industry

But its not current OEMs, as the Recaro seats could become more expensive and rare in the Aftermarket. Swipe up to read more.

A timeless exterior design with modern drop-top aesthetics

Quick and convenient power-operated soft top

Extra high-speed stability and muscular stance with a wider body

Open-air thrills with performance-focused seating dynamics

Enhanced aerodynamics with an automatic rear spoiler

Swift performance with a powerful 3.8-liter flat-six engine

Sonorous exhaust sound from the sports exhausts

Timeless touches and improved performance with a Sport Chrono Package

Modern infotainment hardware for uninterrupted entertainment

Surefooted braking performance with Optional Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB)

Performance-tuned adaptive dampers for enhanced driving characteristics

Engaging driving experience in all conditions

Balanced weight distribution for neutral handling

The Four-point LED headlights first appeared in 2009, on the Porsche Panamera Turbo

Initially reserved for the range-topping Porsche models, in 2013, the four-point daytime running LEDs were more widely-featured

The quad-point headlight design quickly transitioned to other Porsche models, including the 919 Le Mans racer

Porsche's HD Matrix LED is becoming a standard features on all new Porsche models, and so are the four-line LED graphics

Each LED headlight features over 32,000 individual pixels. The high beams can illuminate up to 600 meters ahead

Following the 2024 Panamera, the 2025 Porsche Cayenne gets the revised, four-line LEDs

For 2025, the 992.2 got the latest Porsche LED technology, along with an evolved pattern

Special treatment: Although the 992.2 also gets the HD Matrix LED headlights, it continues to have a distinctive LED design

Looking at the 911 specifically, the Porsche 964 was the last 911 exclusively offered with halogen headlights

The 993 transitioned was the first 911 to offer HID "Litronic" headlights as an option

The 996's "Fried-egg" headlights were still far from the current four-point design

The 997 went back to the traditional, round headlight. LED was only available on the 997.2 DRLs

The 991 was the first Porsche 911 to be offered with LED headlights

...although Xenon headlights were still available on the 991

Porsche 992 was the first 911, exclusively available with the four-point LED headlights

Believe it or not, but a Cayenne-based pickup was on the cards as early as 2002

The Cayenne of course an SUV that redefined the sports SUV segment over the past two decades

Now spanning three generations, the Cayenne remains one of Porsche's top-selling models

In fact, its models like the Boxster and Cayenne that were responsible for saving the Porsche brand

Given the SUVs popularity, a Cayenne-based pickup seems like an organic progression

The performance and luxury pickup truck market continues to grow with both gas and electric models

A Cayenne pickup could potentially target the premium sport-truck market

If we're talking EVs, models like the Hummer EV could be ideal competitors

The headline-grabbing Tesla Cybertruck will be another obvious contender

While EV pickups continue to hit the market, even a gas Cayenne pickup never came to fruition in the past two decades

We could ascertain this to a number of reasons including brand identity, engineering challenges and profit margins

Regardless, we've dreamt up a futuristic Cayenne pickup with some numbers. Swipe up to find out more.

The Porsche 944 was once the best-seller before the Boxster arrived. It's a two-door four-seater successor to the 928

In 1988, Porsche debuted the 944 Turbo S with a more potent 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine, pushing out a healthy 247 hp

The 944 Turbo S is a limited production sports car with only 1,635 ever made. Only 500 of them were planned for the U.S. market

This particular 944 Turbo S is finished in Silver Rose Metallic, with 16-inch Fuchs alloy wheels

The front brakes beefier with four-piston calipers and 12-inch rotors

This example of the Porsche 944 Turbo S has 96,000 miles on the odometer

The interior is spec-ed in Burgundy Studio cloth upholstery with power-adjustable front seats

Additionally, the cabin features air-conditioning and a Blaupunkt cassette stereo

You can get this 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S for less than $15,000, which is shockingly low for a one-of-500 made car

Swipe up to read more about what makes the 944 Turbo S special!

Kalmar is a Danish company that specializes in reimagined, classic 911s

The 7-97 E-Volt is Kalmar's fourth project and the first EV car

The flat-6 makes room for a Tesla Model S powertrain with 414 hp and 442 lb-ft

Thanks to lightweight materials, the 7-97 E-Volt is barely heavier than the 964 Carrera donor car

The 0-60 mph time is comparable to a 992.2 Carrera, at around 3.8 seconds

Everything about the Kalmar 7-97 E-Volt is about sustainability and low emissions

The aerodynamically-optimize body is inspired by the 1967 Porsche 911 R

The charging port is tucked away behind the rear license plate

The 7-97 E-Volt scores subtle modernities like LED headlights

Despite being electric, it comes with a physical key

An analog charge meter replaces the rev-counter

Leather and semi-aniline materials line up the old-school interior

It comes with a shifter, resembling modern-day PDK-equipped Porsches

Kalmar 7-97 E-Volt shows us what an EV 911 could be like

Swipe up to learn more about the 7-97 E-Volt and whether Porsche would follow suit with a 911 EV

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.

2025 brings an all-electric Macan, effectively doubling Porsche's mid-size SUV lineup

The Macan Electric is available in 4 variants: base, 4, 4s, and Turbo

But the Porsche Macan Electric 4S occupies the sweet spot in the range

Porsche Macan 4S Electric is only $9k more expensive than the base model and around $20k more affordable than the Macan Turbo Electric

With 442 hp - 510 with over-boost - 0-60 mph happens in 3.9 seconds

You also get up to 605 lb-ft of torque and the top speed is 149 mph

A low drag coefficient of 0.25 Cd contributes to an electric range of up to 376 miles WLTP

All EV Macan models get a 100 kWh battery pack that can charge to 80 percent in 21 minutes

The off-road design packages increases the Macan EV's ground clearance to 195 mm

Macan 4S Electric comes, as standard, with PASM, Porsche torque-vectoring, rear-axle steer, and self-leveling air-suspension

The front electric motor is identical to those used in other Macan Electric variants, including the Turbo

Porsche Macan Electric also scores the latest 4-point LED headlight design

Inside, you'll find the most premium theme of a non-turbo cabin, so no Turbonite badges

Swipe up to learn more about the sweet spot of the Porsche Macan Electric lineup

New Spyshots Of The 992.2 GT3 Have Dropped On CarSpy Media

The Last Time GT3 991.1 Spec Was Upgraded To The 991.2 Spec Was In 2017

The Next Upgrade Was In 2021, With Porsche's Relases Of The 992 GT3

The Best Part About This Model Was That Porsche Bought Back The Manual Transmission

The Latest Prototype 992.2 GT3 Takes Inspirtation From The 991.2 GT3 RS

This 4th Gen Prototype Design Seems Focussed On Drag Reduction Through Upgraded Aero And Suspension

The Track Performance Should Be Significantly Better

The Front Fascia Has Been Redesigned, With A More Streamlined Front Splitter

The Front Radiator Openinng Is Reduced To Half The Size

The New Opening Is Designed To Channel More Air To The Radiator And Brakes

The Roof, Fenders, Doors, And Side Skirts Seem To Be The Same As The Current GT3

At The Rear, The Wing And The Bumper Have Also Been Slightly Modified With Sharper Edges

Swipe Up To Read A More Detailed Account Of All The Upcoming Changes

The average car has experienced a substantial 20% increase in size over the past two decades

Porsche's iconic 911 has not been immune to this trend with an increase in both weight and dimensions

The latest models weigh nearly 1,000 pounds more than the original 1963 model's 2,300 lbs designed by F.A. Porsche (Butzi Porsche)

Porsche's current design boss, Michael Mauer, acknowledges the negative impact of the 911’s growth

Speaking to The Drive, he recently expressed his desire for the 911 to return to a more compact form factor

The 911’s growth accelerated after the mid-90s, with the water-cooled 996 generation

However, according to Mauer, balancing customer demands for space and comfort with the brand's heritage presents a significant challenge

Regulations and performance expectations imposed on modern vehicles further complicate efforts to reduce size and weight

While electric powertrains offer performance advantages, their associated battery packs contribute significantly to vehicle weight

However, Mauer states that advancements in battery technology could hold the potential for a future compact 911 in the E.V. era

We need to see if the auto industry's potential shift towards smaller, more agile vehicles creates opportunities for Porsche to develop more compact sports cars.

While the future is electric, the EV market is witnessing a dip in sales

By 2030, Porsche initially had plans for 80% of new car sales to come from EVs, but with the slowdown, the carmaker is reassessing its goals

While the 4th-gen Cayenne will offer an all-electric variant, Porsche will continue to keep its ICE lineup untouched

Porsche has spilled the beans on the upcoming Cayenne EV. It will be built on a more advanced version of the PPE platform

Two Cayenne EV prototypes are already out to clock millions of miles around the world before their public debut

Porsche however will continue to offer gas and hybrid powertrains on the Cayenne for the rest of the decade and beyond

Brand new ICE vehicles will seize to exist by 2035, as per EU claims. So Porsche has to go all-electric, but not yet

Porsche is trying to improve the efficiency of the 4.0-liter V8, which is a nice move to avoid the stringent emission laws

Currently, the Cayenne lineup offers both pure ICE and plug-in hybrid models, with a combination of V6 and V8 engines

Swipe up to read more!

YouTuber Jack Ultramotive Recently Bought What He Calls The Poor Man's GT3 RS - A 2007 Carrera S

In The Video He Speculates That The GT3 RS Might Be Too Mainstream

Now He Wanted Something More Reliable, Which Can Be Taken To The Track

Around 8 Months Ago He AcquIred His Dream Car The Lamborghini Murciélago

He Finally Settled On An '07 Carrera S For A Steal

The Carrera S Comes With A 3.8 Liter Flat-5 Making 355 HP And 295 Lb-Ft Of Torque

Jack's Carrera Came With Some Undesirable Mods Like The Hood Painted Red And Wrapped In Carbon Fiber Print

Another Gawdy Mod Is The Matching Red Rear View Mirrors

Notice How The Carrera Font Is Offset From The Center

These Mods Allowed Jack To Get A Good Deal On The Car, Like This GT3 Inspired Rear Wing

The Only Mod That Jack Was Okay With Was The GT3 front bumper

We Get To See Jack Drive His Carrera S For The First Time

The Carrera S Has A Top Speed Of 182 MPH And Hits 0-60 MPH In 4.6 Seconds

Jack Has His Work Cut Out With Fixing This Inexpensive 997.1 Carrera S

But Before That, Swipe Up To See The Reactions From A Porsche-Only Cars & Coffee.