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In Pursuit Of Perfection: The Story Of Singer Porsche

If you’re a luxury sports car enthusiast of any kind, you likely know a little about Singer Porsche. Singer Vehicle Design is a California-based company founded by arguably the biggest Porsche 911 loyalist of them all – Rob Dickinson. In addition to the impressive reputation of Singer Porsche, there’s a rich history and an iconic story to tell….

What Is A Porsche 911 Outlaw?

The Porsche 911 is a sports car that’s captivated automotive enthusiasts for decades. Known for its distinctive design and thrilling performance, the 911 has a rich history and a loyal following. Within the world of Porsche 911 enthusiasts, a unique subculture has emerged – the Porsche 911 Outlaw. What exactly is a Porsche 911 Outlaw? What…

The History And Legacy Of The Porsche 911 Dakar Rally Car

The Porsche 911 is one of the most iconic sports cars in history. Its legacy on both the street and the racetrack are undeniable. But, many people may not be aware of the 911’s success in one of the toughest endurance races in the world: the Dakar Rally. In this article, we’ll explore the history…

The Porsche 911 Turbo S: A High-Performance Masterpiece

2023 sees the introduction of the facelifted 992 generation 911, and along with it the all-new Turbo S. With the entire 992 generation being turbocharged (except for the GT3 and GT3 RS), we take a look at what makes the Porsche 911 Turbo S stand out from its siblings. Performance And Drivetrain The Turbo S makes use of…

A Brief History On The Iconic Flat 6 Engine

The Flat 6 is one of the most unique-sounding engines in motorsport, and has been used by multiple brands throughout history. In order to experience a modern flat 6 engine, your only options are Subaru and Porsche. With Subaru retiring their EZ line of flat 6 engines in 2019, the 911 and GT4 are the only car’s still…

How Does The Porsche PDK Transmission Work?

Ah transmissions… A bit of a sore point with the performance motoring community is whether stick shift is better than automatic. To understand the PDK transmission, we are going to look at both types and answer that age-old question, is it possible to have your cake and eat it? What’s In A Name: Before we…

What’s In Store For The Porsche 911 Facelift?

It’s that time of the 911 lifecycle. The time that any seasoned Porsche aficionado will pick up their ears. We’re talking about the mid-cycle (4-year) facelift. This is the big one, boys, the 992.2… What’s new? As we’ve previously said, improving perfection is difficult. Much of this will be based on conjecture and a couple…

An Exclusive Look At The 2023 Porsche 911 Safari

Who would have thought that the crossover craze would hit a Porsche 911? A higher riding 911 Safari is in prototype mode, with some serious testing in motion. Familiar features from the recent 911 facelift combine with distinctive all-new design features. We take an exclusive look at the 2023 Porsche 911 Safari. Dakar Inspiration With…

The Porsche 911 Hybrid Is Set To Launch, Are You Ready?

If we asked you to pick one vehicle that was quintessentially Porsche, what would you choose? I think we could all agree on one model. The 911 is Porsche. However, times are changing. Mr. Musk has proven that the future is electric. Add the rising fuel price and constricting emissions standards and you have a…

The 911 GT3 Is All About The Numbers, Baby

Porsche’s naturally aspirated rear-wheel-drive supercar killing track weapon is back with a whole new body and has the performance figures to back it up. Yes, we can only be talking about the all-new 992 generation 911 GT3, and if we’re being honest, it scares us just as much as it excites us! The GT3’s Performance…