When Porsche introduced its latest-generation 991-series 911, the automaker also brought to the table an innovative seven-speed, three-pedal manual transmission. Surely, then, the automaker believes that the conventional manual transmission has a secure place in its future, but it seems that may...
An all-new Porsche 911 inevitably means an all new Porsche 911 Turbo, although the next version of the force-fed 911 is still about a year away. If Autocar is correct, the... January 27, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Patrick Long has every car guy’s dream job: Porsche pays him, presumably very well, to race it’s cars. That’s a rare enough honor on its own, but here's... January 26, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Being a motor journalist, especially in these transitional post-print, pre-full-digital times often involves taking a vow of poverty. Many of us have left careers that pay... January 25, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
The term “iconic” is thrown around a lot when describing the 911 but few others cars can lay claim to being consistently recognizable for a span of more than half... January 24, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
As the chief instructor at Porsche’s Experience Center in Silverstone, England, Gordon Robertson has what may be the best job in the entire world. Sure, he has his... January 11, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Porsche's new 911 is a great sports car, though to some it may be less 911 than ever. We don't really care; it's undoubtedly one of the best combinations of sport, comfort... January 9, 2012 by Nelson Ireson
Porsche Motorsport intends to continue development of its 911 GT3 R Hybrid by returning the advanced vehicle to race tracks in 2012. Calling it a "rolling race laboratory,"... December 19, 2011 by Anne Proffit
Porsche’s 911 GT3 RSR is the fastest of its track-only variants, designed for competition in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the FIA World Endurance Championship or in... December 14, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
In Germany, keeping your car on the road means it has to pass an exhaustive roadworthiness test conducted by the Technischer Überwachungsverein, or TÜV for short... December 9, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
When updating a car as iconic as the Porsche 911, “good enough” simply isn’t an acceptable term. While it’s not likely that any Porsche owner would... December 5, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Turn on the news these days, and you’re likely to be met with stories about the ongoing financial crisis in Europe. As bad as things are on this side of the pond, at... December 2, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Want to be happy with the next car you purchase? You may want to consider something that puts a smile on your face when you climb behind the wheel, like a sports car. In... December 1, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Picking a single winner out of a field of excellent cars is a tough task, particularly this year, with so many new or significantly improved cars in the luxury and... November 28, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
Billed by Porsche as the best 911 yet, the 2012 model, or 991, is much like its predecessors, and yet much different. The differences start with a wheelbase extended by... November 25, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
With its brilliant new underpinnings, the 991 Porsche 911 is an incredible sports car. It's also a great daily driver--if you can swing the purchase price. But what if you... November 22, 2011 by Nelson Ireson