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The 997 and 992 Sport Classic are both limited run models that have some similarities and differences

The 997 and 992 Sport Classic were both inspired by the 911 Carrera 2.7 RS

The 997 Sport Classic was introduced at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show

Based on the Carrera S platform, the 997 Sport Classic had a slightly more powerful engine, producing around 23 horsepower more

The 2023 Porsche 992 Sport Classic was based on the 992.1 Turbo, but featured a few important distinctions

Its 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-6 was de-tuned from 572 hp to 542 hp and 442 lb-ft

This was still a lot more than the 997 Sport Classic's 402 hp and 310 lb-ft

The 992 Sport Classic was converted to rear-wheel drive and features a 7-speed manual transmission

The 997 Sport Classic's 6-speed manual with a 3.44 mechanical, limited-slip differential

Visually, the iconic ducktail spoiler and Fuchs wheels are present on both 911 Sport Classic models, but the ones on the 992 are center-lock

The classic theme continues inside the cabin of both 911s

Both generations of the Porsche 911 Sport Classic have tripled in value since their debut, making them great investments

Swipe up to see how these two limited-edition Porsches compare

While the limited-run 992.2 Dakar has come to an end, does the potential for a Dakar sub-brand exist?

The Porsche 959 won the 1986 Paris-Dakar Rally. It was the first Porsche to feature all-wheel drive and a twin-turbo flat-six engine

Did you know that the first Cayenne was developed around the idea of being an off-road SUV?

To prove how capable the Cayenne was off-road, Porsche took part in the Transsyberia rally between 2006 and 2008

It was immensely successful in the 4,400 mile rally between Moscow Russia and Ulaan Bataar in Mangolia, bagging the top spots

The Cayenne Transsyberia is based on the Cayenne S and was powered by a 405-hp 4.8-liter V8. Porsche built 26 rally cars, and 285 production models

A few years later, Porsche debuted the Macan Vision Safari concept in 2013. This 3-door SUV looked like a proper off-roader, thanks to higher ride height, and chunkier fenders

The Macan Vision Safari never made it to production, but was a hint at how capable the Macan's chassis could be

While Porsche isn't trying much to experiment with making the modern Cayenne and the Macan more rugged looking, it debuted the 911 Dakar in 2022

The 911 Dakar is a 992.1 Carrera GTS under the skin, but it sports a higher ride height, beefier fenders, wheels, a roof rack, and metal skid plates

While the Cayenne remains untouched with any off-road centric mods straight outta factory, you can option your Macan EV and Taycan Cross Turismo to give you that rugged look

The all-new Macan EV is also offered with an off-road package called the Offroad Design Package for $1,570

Given how immensely popular the 992 Dakar has been, Porsche should consider expanding this rally-bred name plate to the models

The Cayenne and Macan could greatly benefit from this move.

Some of the modern Porsche models are a bit too muffled, which is why modifying the exhaust is a common thing to do

This is especially true for the 991 and 992 Turbo models and some other models featuring particulate filters

Better exhaust flow, more power, and an epic soundtrack is why exhaust upgrades are so popular

ECU tunes are a great way to up the power of your Porsche, especially if it is already turbocharged

In some cases, the gains in output are 20 percent or more. Software mods best work with exhaust and intake modifications

Headlight mods are particularly popular among 996 owners due to the controversial form

Tinting the taillights of a 996, especially if it has the center strip, achieves 993-like aesthetics

Forced induction is surprisingly popular among owners of 911 Carrera models that are normally-aspirated from factory

Companies like VF engineering and RUF develop special kits for normally-aspirated cars that greatly increase performance

Comprehensive conversions typically accompany the forced induction with chassis and aesthetic upgrades like on the RUF Kompressor

Porsche's rich heritage has given us classic design cues that have become a staple in the Porsche communuty

The Fuchs-style wheels and ducktail spoilers are particularly common mods on modern Porsche 911s

Racing liveries like this Gulf theme have become so popular that Porsche is offering it and its colors through a special program

Porsche will even sell you a car cover with a classic Martini livery

This special-edition Porsche 991 Martini Racing was limited to 80 units

Swipe up to learn more about pricing for these popular Porsche mods

Porsche revived the iconic Dakar nameplate in 2022 with the 992.1 911 Dakar

Now, three years on, the final 2,500th unit of the 911 Dakar has come off the production line as a Sonderwunsh model

This bespoke Dakar is the second Sonderwinsh model to be Italian architect and designer Luca Trazzi, after the 993 Speedster that debuted at Monterey Car Week, earlier this year

As a result, you get exclusive details unique to this car, like a striking three-tone paint job in Signal Yellow, Gentian Blue Metallic, and Lampedusablue and painted alloy wheels

The exterior also includes handcrafted details like individualized LED Matrix headlights

The interior packs contrasting black upholstery with yellow stitching and trim strips

The 911 Dakar logo is embroidered in Speedyellow on the headrests

The gear selector features a Speedyellow leather insert

The doors project the Sonderwunsch logo onto the ground when opened

Luca Trazzi worked closely with the Sonderwunsh team to commission this one-of-a-kind 911 Dakar

The Sonderwunsh 911 Dakar, will be on display at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart for some time, until it heads to its new home in Italy

To read more about some of the highs and lows about the 911 Dakar, swipe up.

For under 90k, should you choose the all-electric Macan 4S or the gas-powered Macan GTS?

Porsche debuted the Macan EV at the beginning of 2024, without discontinuing the gas-powered Macan

The Macan has been around since 2014 and has received several updates since then

Porsche plans to sell the Macan ICE alongside the Macan EV until 2026. After that, the gas Macan will be phased out

By taking a look at the new Macan Electric will give you jacked-up Taycan vibes, thanks to the similarly shaped LED headlights

The Macan GTS is the sportiest gas-powered Macan you can buy. It's larger 21-inch wheels and quad exhaust tips add to its appeal

The Macan 4S Electric features an adaptive air suspension, 14.7-inch brake rotors at the front and 13.8-inch rotors at the rear

The Macan GTS also packs an adaptive air suspension. But it features larger 15.3-inch brake rotors at the front and 14-inch rotors at the rear

On the inside, the Macan 4S Electric gets Porsche's latest cabin tech, including a 12.6-inch driver information display, and a 10.9-inch infotainment display

In case of the Macan GTS, it has an old-school touch, thanks to an analog-digital instrument cluster, and a 10.9-inch touchscreen display running Porsche's older operating system

Performance-wise, the Macan 4S Electric sports dual e-motors, pumping out a total of 509 hp and 604 lb-ft of torque

The electric motors are powered by a 100 kWh battery pack which also offers about 288 miles on a single charge

The Macan GTS sports a trusty 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6, cranking 434 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque

Its 7-speed PDK automatic drives all four wheels

Porsche claims that the Macan 4S Electric can zoom to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and can achieve a top speed of 149 mph

The Macan GTS is expected to clock 60 mph from a standstill in 4.3 seconds, but is rated at a higher 169 mph top speed

The 911 GTS along with the base Carrera were the first models to debut the 992.2 generation

History and evolution of the GTS (Gran Turismo Sport) nameplate and the 911 GTS

Just like the 911, GTS nameplate goes back to 1963 and the mid-engined Porsche 904

Porsche introduced the GTS variant to compete in the FIA-GT class at various racing events like the Targa Florio in Italy

The GTS has since become an integral part of several models

Including trans-axle models like the 924 and 928: Rally-legend Walter Rohrl with 924 Carrera GTS rally

Today, the GTS trim is available across several Porsche models including on the all-electric Taycan

The Millionth 911 to roll-off the production-line was a 911 GTS coupe

As for the 911, the GTS badge first appeared in 2010, for the 997.2 updated

But Who is the GTS for and where exactly does it fit into the 911 lineup

The GTS is the highest performing Carrera trim, and is more potent than base Carreras but not as extreme as a GT3

Black exterior accents, Adaptive suspension, 19-inch center-lock RS Spyder wheels painted black

Alcantara upholstery on sports seats, steering wheel rim, gear lever, and handbrake lever

The 997.2 was also available as a cabriolet

Given the success of the 911 GTS, Porsche expanded the number of body styles for the GTS with the 991.1

Just like its predecessor, the 991.1 GTS was also available with RWD or AWD as Carrera GTS 4 models

Retained black accents, wider body, standard Bi-xenon headlights, and turbo-inspired center-lock wheels

Sport Chrono package standard, exclusive aerodynamic setup for reduced lift

992.1: Improved sound: specially developed sports exhaust, and high-performance brakes from the Turbo model, lightweight package available, reducing vehicle weight by 56 pounds

Enhanced interior insulation for a quieter cabin experience

All 911 GTS generations saw incremental increase in power and were available in RWD or AWD; manual or automatic transmission until 992.2

The 992.2 big deal for Porsche, as it debuts the first-ever production hybrid 911

The 997 911GT3 R from 2010 was the 911's first stint with hybridization

Porsche's new T-Hybrid system was introduced on the 992.2 911 is fundamentally different from plug-in E-Hybrid system seen on the Cayenne and Panamera

The T-Hybrid system prioritizes performance, drawing power from a 1.9 kWh battery to power the electric motor in the PDK and an e-Turbo that reduces turbo lag

You can read more about how the T-Hybird system differs from the E-Hybrid system in more detail in the article

The GTS' (20-30% more than base Carrera) popularity could be why Porsche chose the high-performing Carrera to debut the T-Hybird tech on the 911

It could also serve as a precursor and warm the market up to the upcoming hybrid 992.2 Turbo

Some key differences between the 992.1 and 992.2 GTS

The 992.1 is still available with analog guages

992.2 features an all-digital dash and you the omission of the twist-style starter

992.2 is not available with a manual transmission, as the T-Hybrid system is only compatible with the PDK

Looking at the 991 generation, GTS models hold their value compared to base Carreras but don't cost as much as GT3s

While most automakers are phasing out manuals, Porsche continues to offer five models with a stick

The base-model 718 and 718 S models are still available with a 6-speed manual transmission

Even in base form, the entry-level Porsche sports car can hit 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, with the manual

The 718 GTS 4.0 features some of the GT4 characteristics, but in a tamer form

Unlike the PDK-only GT4, the GTS 4.0 can be had with a 6-speed manual

With 400 horsepower on tap, 0-60 mph in t he GTS 4.0 takes 4.3 seconds with the manual

The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T comes exclusively with a 6-speed manual

The 992.1 Carrera T was available with PDK or a 7-speed manual, which is no longer on offer

Like the 992.2 Carrera, the T-model features turbochargers from the 992.1 GTS, giving it more power

The 992.2 Porsche 911 GT3 is here and despite not having more power, it still features a manual 6-speed

Like before, you can choose between the winged variant or the more subtle GT3 Touring

Unlike these two, the even-more-radical GT3 RS is now a PDK-only car

The most lightweight Porsche 992.1 weighs just 3,042 pounds and comes with a short-ratio 6-speed manual

Based on the GT3, the S/T does away with the big wing, but still features a radical body kit with optimized aerodynamics

The 911 S/T also packs more power than the GT3 models

Swipe up to learn more about the only manual Porsches you can currently buy

Both the 2025 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid and the 2025 BMW M5 are plug-in hybrid performance sedans

As the range-topping Panamera, the Turbo S E-Hybrid features HD Matrix LED headlights, 21-inch center-locking wheels, and soft-close doors by default

The new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid also benefits from carbon ceramic brakes, rear-axle steering and torque vectoring as standard

The all-new G90 M5 isn't lagging behind in features. It boasts adaptive LED headlights, illuminated kidney grille, flared fenders, and up to 21-inch wheels

For the chassis, the new G90 M5 features adaptive suspension, rear-axle steering, and an electronic limited-slip differential at the rear

Inside the new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, there's standard leather upholstery, digital displays on the dash, 18-way power-adjustable front seats with heating functions for both the rows

Inside the G90 M5, you'd find standard Merino leather upholstery, a curved display spanning the dash, a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, 4-zone AC, and an 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system

Powertrain wise, the 2025 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid sports a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 and an e-motor. Together the system cranks 771 hp and 737 lb-ft of torque

The V8 drives all four wheels via an 8-speed PDK automatic gearbox

Under the hood of the new M5 lies a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 and an e-motor. The hybrid powertrain pushes out 717 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque

Like the Panamera, the M5 features all-wheel drive, but the gearbox is an 8-speed torque converter automatic

The 2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid starts at $226,500

The 2025 BMW M5 starts at $119,500, more than $100,000 cheaper than the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

Swipe up to read more about these high-performance hybrid sedans

Performing na LS swap on a Porsche 944 greatly enhances performance without adding much weight

GM's LS engines are known to be affordable, durable and have plenty of aftermarket support

The 944 is a German Miata thanks to its balanced chassis and being lightweight

While the 944 Turbo is a desirable classic with a powerful engine...

non-Turbo 944 variants made as little as 150 horsepower

Even the lesser LS engines make over 300 horsepower with plenty of torque

Getting the LS engine to fit inside the 944 engine bay requires a few things

K-member spacers drop the engine lower so you don't have to cut the stock hood

The LS pushrod V-8 is fairly compact, but features a 90-degree V-angle, making for a tight squeeze

LS V-8 engines come in all shapes and sizes, they are fairly cheap, and aftermarket support is endless

LS-style flywheel, beefy clutch, and a C5 Corvette bell housing are some of the things you need

Some parts, like the water pump, may require additional modification. Luckily, the aftermarket has got your back there too

An LS V-8 swap can easily triple your Porsche 944's horsepower, even without forced induction

Swipe up to read all there is to know about performing an LS V-8 engine swap on a Porsche 944.

Porsche recently updated the 992.2 Carrera T and here's how it compares to the outgoing model

Upfront, you get a revised headlight setup and front bumper keeping in line with the 992.2 generation Carrera

The side remains largely the same with new wheel designs and exclusive vanadium accents and the manual only sticker on the 992.2 Carrera T

At the rear, you'll notice a slightly revised bumper and tail-light design, with the .2 model featuring a lot more plastic than before

The 2025 911 Carrera T features a 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six like its predecessor, but with a few different components

This engine is capable of pushing out 388 hp and 331 lb-ft of torque

When compared to the older model, the new one cranks 9 more horses. According to Porsche the 992.2 Carrera T can do 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds, which is exactly the same as before

You can get the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T only with a manual gearbox. The shifter has a wooden knob for exclusivity

This six-speed unit utilizes first six gear ratios of the previous 7-speed unit

Additionally, the auto rev-match feature remains untouched

The 992.2 Carrera T is available as a Cabriolet, for the first time

Another major change inside the cabin is the inclusion of a 12.6-inch driver information display, replacing the older analog digital unit

Previously optional rear-axle steering is now offered as standard

The front 13.8-inch brake rotors get six pistons as opposed to four from the outgoing model

The new 911 Carrera T weighs 3,316 pounds

That's 62 pounds more than the model it replaces: the 992.1 911 Carrera T

With the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T starting at $134,000, it remains to be an expensive affair

That makes the 992.2 model $14,000 more expensive than the outgoing 992.1 model

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The four-cyinder Porsche 944 is an evolution of the 924

The two cars coexisted together between 1982 and 1988

The 944 Turbo came out in 1985 and quickly gained a reputation as one of the best-handing cars in the world

It was one of only four Porsche sports cars to feature a front-engine and a transaxle

Brembo brakes, and 50:50 weight distribution gave 944 Turbo drivers confidence, lacking in early 911 Turbos

The Porsche 944 Turbo was exclusively offered with a 5-speed manual transaxle and 3.375 final drive

Aside from the 1986 model year, all 944 Turbo models had ABS

Coupe models from 1990 and later featured a bow-shaped spoiler under the rear hatch

The cosy interior featured four sport seats, with the rear ones folding 50:50

All 944 Turbo models featured the newer interior that came with the 1985.5 update

With an average price of around $27,000, the 944 Turbo is a relatively attainable classic sports car

Swipe up to learn all there is to know about the Porsche 944 Turbo

We've speculated about the 992.2 Tubro for close to a year based on spyshots

The 992.2 Turbo is still some time away, but it was leaked on Instagram by arimunich_spotting

This graphic was found in Porsche's own configurator on the German site, in the options for the radar-guided cruise control

Expected Changes: Revised tail pipes, diffuser, taillight setup

The 992.1 Turbo / Turbo S gets optional ($3,920) sports exhausts: Oval Mufflers instead of Quad-tailpipes

Revised bumper similar to 992.2 GT3

Edgy bumper vents, but the reflector sits lower on the Turbo. Fixed Vs. Active wing

Spyshots also reveal changes upfront for the 992.2 Turbo / Turbo S

Active aero vents, and headlights similar to 992.2 Carrera GTS

Here's a side-by-side of the 992.2 Carrera GTS and the 992.1 Turbo

The side-profile should continue to include the customary Turbo in-let

Porsche has confirmed electrification for the 992.2 Turbo

The system features an all-new 3.6-liter flat-six with two electric motors and a 1.9 kWh battery

The battery will come courtesy of Varta AG. Porsche acquired a majority stake in the German company earlier this year

Besides the 992.2 Turbo and the Turbo S, a rumored Touring model is also expected to join the Turbo lineup

Rumors of a manual Turbo are also making a round, but since the T-Hybrid system isn't comparable with expect the stick on a gas-only Turbo model

The last Turbo badged model to feature a manual was the 997 generation

To learn more about the 992.2 Turbo range, swipe up.