IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship: The new Porsche 911 RSR has made an impressive North American debut in qualifying for the 24-hour race at Daytona by claiming positions one and two on the grid. During the 15-minute session on the Daytona International Speedway, Nick Tandy in the No. 911 vehicle and Laurens Vanthoor in the No. 912 sister car fought a heated duel for the fastest lap time.
Nick Tandy (Great Britain) and Belgium’s Laurens Vanthoor tapped the full potential of the 2019-generation GT racer, which is based on the high-performance 911 GT3 RS road-legal sports car, and swapped places at the top of the time sheets. In the end, Tandy snatched pole position with a time of 1:42.207 minutes ahead of Vanthoor, thus beating his own GTLM-class qualifying record, which he set at Daytona in 2019.
The Flat Six Is Back for the 718 GTS Models. (718 Cayman GTS 4.0 and 718 Boxster GTS 4.0)
Porsche is bringing in more mid-engine flat six models for those of us who miss the bark associated with historical Porsche engines.
It was announced on January 15th, 2020 that the new 718 Boxster and Cayman GTS models will be getting the same 414 horsepower 4.0 liter engine that is featured in the 718 Spyder and Cayman GT4. A variable intake manifold with switchable resonance valves ensures optimal ventilation. As well as direct fuel injection (DFI), integrated dry-sump lubrication and adaptive cylinder control. Redline is 8000rpm and maximum torque is over 300 lb-ft at 5000.
The new mid-engine GTS models will accelerate to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds. Top speed is over 185 MPH. The new models will begin shipping in late March.
Peer-to-peer carsharing companies allow private car owners to rent out their vehicles via online and mobile interfaces. It sounds intriguing, and so I popped onto one of these sites to see what was available in my area. I was surprised to find all kinds of neat machines.
Below were a few of the Porsches available in my neighborhood
(NorCal – photos are of these actual cars)
Replica 1957 Porsche Speedster – $259 Per Day: No one, and I mean no one, comes back without a giant smile on their face. This car draws so much attention I can guarantee you can’t go two miles downtown without a wave, thumbs up, a shout, or a question. And if you park it, be prepared to laugh as passing crowds will take pictures all day long.
2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet – $290 Per Day: This car is a dream to drive with awe-inspiring power and handling. It is surprisingly practical with four seats, good gas mileage, and an easy driving temperament when you just want to cruise.
2013 Porsche Boxster – $149 Per Day: Could have, should have, would have. Life’s too short for ‘what ifs’. Too short for unfulfilled daydreams. This 981S makes a clear statement: let’s go! This is a custom built Porsche Boxster S with – Sports Tuned Exhaust! – PDK automatic with paddle shifters – Convertible – Navigation, – Parking sensors, – Dark red hand stitched sports interior, – Premium Bose sound system, – 14 way power sports seat with lumbar support. Enjoy this stylish ride, that never fails to turn heads!!
Vehicles produced by the Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer are more popular than ever: in 2019 Porsche delivered 280,800 vehicles to its customers – ten percent more than in the previous year.
“We are delighted about this great result, which shows the worldwide customer excitement for our sports cars and we are also proud that we have further strengthened the appeal of our brand and the customer experience with new approaches,” says Detlev von Platen, Member of the Executive Board for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG. “We are optimistic that we can maintain the high levels of demand in 2020 – also thanks to a host of new models and full order books for the Taycan.”
Porsche Sales Breakdown by Region:
PORSCHE AG Deliveries
Full years
2018
2019
Difference
Worldwide
256,255
280,800
10%
Europe
77,216
88,975
15%
Germany
27,541
31,618
15%
America
70,461
75,367
7%
United States
57,202
61,568
8%
Asia-Pacfic, Africa, Middle East
108,578
116,458
7%
China
80,108
86,752
8%
Overall global passenger car sales dropped by 3-5% in 2018 and 2019, and so Porsche is way ahead of the industry going into 2020. You can help them keep up the momentum by placing your order here: www.Porsche.com
A film team spent several months accompanying the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team on its road to the first fully-electric racing series in the world. The 26-minute video not only reviews the most important milestones and the successful debut at the Diriyah E-Prix in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), but also offers viewers new and exclusive insights into the world of Porsche Motorsport.
“Porsche has enjoyed countless successes at racetracks around the world, not least at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. As such, we have high expectations of ourselves,” says Amiel Lindesay, Head of Operations for the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team. “Following intense preparations, we have now arrived in the first fully-electric racing series and are also playing a significant role in shaping the future of motorsport in this environment,” says regular driver André Lotterer. “In doing so, we are learning all the time,” adds team-mate Neel Jani. “Particularly when we go up against the opposition.”
Success in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship is not only important for motorsport. Porsche introduces innovations from the racetrack into its production operations. Findings from motorsport always have a significant influence on the sports cars of tomorrow. “Porsche sees itself as a pioneer in sustainable sporty mobility,” explains Malte Huneke, Technical Project Leader with the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team: “Battery-powered cars are currently the central issue in the automobile industry, with the goal being to reduce CO2 emissions. We are already on our way to achieving that goal.”
The Lego Speed Champions Porsche 911 RSR and Porsche 911 Turbo 3.0 Building Kit is really fun to build. When the cars come alive inside the Stuttgart Porsche Museum it gets even better. There are a ton of great vintage and racing Porsches to see when you take the video tour of the museum at night with these adventurous mini-figures…just keep an eye out for the law…
Colorful stickers and paintwork are as much a part of Porsche Motorsport as the boxer engine. In the latest episode of the Porsche Top 5 series, the company looks back on five historical color combinations of the various 917 models.
917-001 with green and white color scheme
The car with the body number 917-001 was a demonstration car completed just two days before the Geneva Motor Show. To mark the 50th anniversary of the 917, cutting-edge 3D technology was used to restore this model to its original condition, complete with the green and white color scheme.
917/20 “The Pink Pig”
Better known under the nickname “The Pink Pig”, the racing car is more than 24 centimeters wider and underwent further modifications to improve aerodynamics. The reworked body inspired the designers in 1971 to give the car a pink finish and apply markings that show cuts of meat.
917 “long-tail” with Martini livery
One year earlier this racing car – at that time still bearing a psychedelic green and purple stripe pattern – retired due to engine failure. Unfortunately, it was unable to cover the full distance on the Sarthe circuit in the following year either. Nevertheless, this 917 model was the first racing car to set a record average speed of over 240 km/h at Le Mans.
917 in Gulf livery
The light blue and orange finish became famous mainly due to its appearance in the Steve McQueen film “Le Mans”: to this day it has remained one of the most valuable models.
917 in Salzburg Red
Based on the colors of the Austrian flag, this racing car clinched its very first overall victory for Porsche at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970.
It was a slow Porsche news day today, and so like any other fan I went to spend a few minutes on the Official Porsche website to build my preferred 911 of the day.
Since the 992 builder became available I have preferred the Sport Design front and rear bumpers to the standard ones, but today there was another option that I had not seen before… The “Aerokit Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur”
In the US Market the Aero Kit option costs $6910 and I think you will want to add the Sport Design Side Skirts as well (US Market $1,290)
Your new 992 has performance that is beyond some of the previous generation GT models, and now it can have the look to match. I can’t wait to see what the GT models are going to look and perform like, if this is what we get in the S cars.
When the black and white checkered flag fell after ten exhausting hours on October 12th, not only was the Motul Petit Le Mans over, but so was the 2019 IMSA season. Porsche went on to secure the 2019 Manufacturers, Drivers, and Team championship titles in the GTLM class.
The 911 RSR made its final appearance entirely in red. To be more precise: in bright Coca-Cola red. As a tribute to Robert “Bob” Akin, one of the motorsport greats. It was Akin who first brought the Coca-Cola design to a Porsche race car. He achieved podium finishes at legendary races such as the 24h of Daytona with his Coke Porsche cars – including the Porsche 935 and Porsche 962. This was a proper farewell for the outgoing generation of the 911 RSR.
Coca-Cola and Porsche co-branded this cool commercial to celebrate the return of this livery:
Peer-to-peer carsharing companies allow private car owners to rent out their vehicles via online and mobile interfaces. It sounds intriguing, and so I popped onto one of these sites to see what was available in my area. I was surprised to find all kinds of neat machines. 
