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While Porsche never officially made a 928 Targa, visionary Reinar Buchmann did

A Porsche 928 Targa was showcased at the 1979 Frankfurt Motor Show

It happened just 2 years after Porsche unveiled the 928 coupe

Like all early 928s, the Targa was powered by a 4.5-liter V-8 with 240 hp (219 hp for the U.S. variant)

The fixed roof was swapped for a T-top with two removable panels

The interior was largely unchanged, except for switchgear on the T-top's driver side

The 928 Targa conversion also sacrificed the car's signature hatchback rear end

The 928 Targa conversion cost 35,000 DEM back in 1979

Not many people wanted to sacrifice a perfectly good Porsche 928 for the conversion

Swipe up for more details on the obscure Porsche 928 Targa by Buchmann

Digitally crafted baby strollers, an uncanny replica of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, have taken the internet by storm

From its aggressive front fascia to the iconic headlight design, and brake calipers, every detail of the stroller draws cues from the legendary sports car

While most baby-strollers are about function, a Porsche-branded stroller that looks like a miniature GT3 RS could turn heads at your local car meet

Beyond the cool factor, it's a brilliant way to introduce your child to the world of automobiles from the very beginning

Porsche Design should seriously consider adding this concept to its product line, expanding its reach into the world of baby gear

A previous design study, the P'4911 back in 2014, demonstrated the feasibility of a Porsche stroller

A Porsche-branded stroller could command a premium price, but for die-hard fans, it would be a worthwhile investment

While the GT3 stroller is currently a digital concept, it draws inspiration from real-world examples of modified strollers

This fact that someone actually modified a stroller in real life to look like a BMW S1000 RR is proof

This concept taps into the growing trend of merging automotive passion with everyday life, creating a new market opportunity

Would you consider something like this if Porsche decided to make one?

This Is Axel Catton From The Porsche Club Of America

He Recently Gained Access To An Exclusive Collection Of Porsches

The 'Selected' Collection Belongs To Danish Billionaire Torben Østergaard-Nielsen

The Collection Features 90 Porsches

Some Modern-Day Standouts Include The Porsche Carrera GT And The 918 Spyder

This Is A 1 Of 77 Porsche 935 Racecar Inspired GT2 RS Nicknamed 'Moby Dick'

The Collection Also Featured A 1973 Carrera RS 2.7

Seen Here Is An Extremely Rare 1 Of 13 2013 991 Club Coupé, Released To Celebrate 60 Years Of Porsche Clubs

The Oldest Cars In The Collection Is This 1953 Porsche 356 Bent Window Cabriolet

The Collection Recently Started Acquiring Porsche Racecars

The Collection Contains This GT3 RSR Racecar Which Was Never Raced,

The Racecars Are Arranged In The Chronological Order Of Their Release Year

Axel Finished The Tour With A Drive In A Porsche 959

There Was Even A Working 356 Engine Which Could Be Turned On For Demonstrations

The Final Car On The Tour Was A 1988 Porsche 930 Turbo Slant - The First Car In The Collection

Swipe Up To Read A Detailed Feature On The Collection

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 Gulf-Racing 917 Seen Here, Is Not What You Think It Is

This Is A Custom 1:32 Scale Slot Car Racetrack

This One-Off Creation Was Made By David Beattie Of Slot Mods

Based in Detroit, Michigan, The Company Specializes In Buiding Bespoke Slot Machines

The Hinges Can Be Opened Via Remote Or Surface Mounted Switch

Fighter Plane Style Toggle Switches For Turning On Power

The Dual Lane Slot Racetrack Is A Replica Of Le Mans, As Depicted In The 1971 Film

Racing Is Controlled By Analog Trigger Style Controllers

The Track Features 2 Hairpin Turns And Plenty Of Miniature Structures

The Details Are Incredibly Life-Like

An Assortment Of 19 Cars Are Provided With The Track

The Composite Body Is Fitted On Tubular Frame With Roller Wheels

This Unique Creation Was Sold For $205,000 On BaT Last Year

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We're just days away from Monterey Car Week

But as a precursor, we're kicking things off with a Porsche Exclusive event

The 2024 Porsche Monterey Classic Event was a vibrant celebration of Porsche heritage and innovation

The event showcased a diverse range of Porsche models, from iconic classics to cutting-edge all-electric models

Having said that, there was no shortage of modern water-cooled 911s at the event

Classic Speedsters and 911 variants were crowd-pleasers, exemplifying Porsche's timeless design

Classic 911 variants, including the 930 and 964, shared the spotlight

Porsche's versatility as a car manufacturer was showcased through models like this white-on-white 992 911 Dakar

If you like the off-road 911 with an air-cooled flavor, this safari-style Porsche might just be for you

Custom-built Porsches, such as those by ProjektSIX and Singer Vehicle Design were also present at the event

Speaking of Singer, here's something mysterious lurking under the cover on this trailer

High-performance Porsche models, including Carrera GT and RS variants, catered to adrenaline enthusiasts

The legendary Porsche 917 Le Mans racer, driven by the great Jo Siffert, was a star attraction

The event fostered a strong sense of community among Porsche enthusiasts and is a precursor to the Monterey Car Week.

The Porsche Macan EV starts at $75,300, still holding the title of the most affordable Porsche

Rear-wheel steering is standard only on some Macan trims - 4 and Turbo

Porsche's rear axle steering goes hand-in-hand with Porsche's Active Suspension Management (PASM)

Porsche rear-axle steering first appeared on the 2013 Porsche 918 Spyder

But it became more prominent in Porsche models after the 991 GT3

Actually, Porsche started developing a rear-wheel steering system in the 1970s, for the Porsche 928

The Macan EV and other modern-day Porsches feature a more sophisticated setup

Porsche's rear-axle steering is electro-mechanical and only adds about 22 lbs

Depending on the speed and conditions, the rear wheels turn opposite or in the same direction as the front ones

Porsdhe's rer-axle steering can reduce a car's turning circle by 600 mm - over 23.6 inches

Swipe up to learn more about Porsche's rear-wheel steering and the most affordable model you can find it on

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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