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It’s outrageous to think that Porsche’s 911 Rennsport is now half a century old. The reality is the RS models have accelerated in tech nearly as much in the past decade as in the entirety of the 40 years prior, but this is to be expected. What is rem

Typically British weather didn’t put off these hardcore enthusiasts of the Porsche 996, who gathered at Heritage Parts Centre to celebrate the marque’s 25th anniversary with a special Fried Eggs Anniversary Cars & Coffee meet. More than 70 Porsche 99

The rumoured 911 ST has been spotted in testing at the Nürburgring, in what could be a new Motorsport department special Talk of a forthcoming 911 ST model has been building up for some time. Now, thanks to Total 911’s eagle-eyed photographers, we c

This new Porsche Racing polo shirt reflects the motorsport history of the brand with a modern twist. Badges inspired by the Porsche 959 in its iconic Rothmans livery are joined by large ‘Racing Porsche’ lettering on the back with further Rothmans col

Dear Sir, Cracking letter submitted last issue in support of 911 Cabriolets. We’re all ‘au fait’ with the Coupe 911, but half of all sales are dedicated to open 911s (either Targa or Cabriolet models). I own a 964 Cabriolet that I use for summer fun

Possibly as a result of us poring over the specification of the new 992 Sport Classic, Total 911’s perusal of Porsche classifieds this month has had a bit of a Turbo theme. Special ones, too, or at least ones that stand out from the norm. Air-cooled

The ducktail or bürzel spoiler might look like a finishing touch on the back of a 911 Carrera RS 2.7, which launched 50 years ago this year at the Paris Motor Show, but it was the first step in creating one of the most iconic sports cars of all time.

Newly appointed Porsche CEO Ernst Fuhrmann was watching the racing at Hockenheim in the spring of 1972. A keen motorsport fan, Ernst needed no professional excuse to spend a Sunday at the track. But not for the first time he could see that the V6 Col

Scottsdale, Arizona is the unlikely epicentre of America’s car culture. For 50 years it’s hosted the week-long Barrett-Jackson Auto Show, which regularly sees around 1,700 classic cars up for auction. The city’s many Cars & Coffee meets also spill ov

Andy Brookes: How does it feel to see your design now at 25 years of age? Pinky Lai: I feel very proud. I still do some cross-country driving between Spain and Germany and every time I spot a 996, it just brings back amazing memories. It still looks

Proudly emblazoned on the cap that Betim Berisha is wearing during our interview is “Support your local speedshop”. This should indicate, at least partly, what is undoubtedly one of his main interests: being the owner of California-based BBi Autospor

An unsung success of Ulrich Bez’s controversial three-year stint as board member for engineering was the inauguration of the Porsche Cup. One-marque championships were nothing new, but an exclusively 911 event captured race organisers’ imaginations,

Looking for a new 911? The classifieds from our independent specialist partners are the first place you should start your search Get the very best from your Porsche 911 with the help of our selected performance and maintenance specialists Helping you

911s in the data file are organised in rows according to release date, beginning with the very first model in 1964. Many models were available in Coupe, Targa and Cabriolet forms, with the option of automatic transmission. Here, data has been provide

It would be naive to think that global lockdowns and disruptions from a pandemic wouldn’t bring with it some changes, but has it left a mark on the used 911 buyer? Two respected specialists concur it has. “Yes, buyers’ habits certainly changed,” says

We may live in an age of electronic everything on a 911, but that hasn’t always been the case. The direct fuel injection (DFI) of today is no different. Up to 1972, 911s used a carburettor for fuel delivery. The carburettor, or carb, controls air and

The name Targa came from the Targa Florio sports car road race in Sicily, in which Porsche had scored seven victories since 1956, with four more to come in 1973. The 911E Targa’s shape is unmistakable thanks to its iconic fly line and elegant roof. T

Air-cooled or water-cooled: which is the best wide-bodied Carrera? The most powerful woman at Porsche in the 1960s and 1970s Total 911 goes hairpin hunting with Porsche Club Norway We round up unusual 911s that are on sale from around the world ■

It’s a pleasant late summer’s afternoon and a small group of cyclists look as if their race has recently finished, judging from the lengthening shadows and generally relaxed atmosphere. This was essentially a social event, arranged annually at the We