Porsche 911 R: Specs, the Speculation Bubble, and Current Values
The 2016 Porsche 911 R pairs the 500 hp GT3 RS 4.0L flat-six with a 6-speed manual, no wing, and no roll cage. 991 units built. Full specs, the speculation frenzy, and current values.
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Porsche 911 ST: The Original Lightweight and the Modern S/T
Two cars share the Porsche 911 ST name. The original 1970-1971 lightweight race homologation car and the modern 2023 992-based 911 S/T. Full history, specs, and values for both.
Porsche 911T (1967-1973): Specs, T vs E vs S, Values, and Buying Guide
The Porsche 911T (Touring) was the entry-level 911 from 1967 to 1973. 2.0L to 2.4L flat-six, 110-140 hp, lighter and simpler than the 911S and 911E.
Porsche 997 vs 991: Which 911 Generation Should You Buy?
The Porsche 997 and 991 represent two different philosophies of the 911. Here is how they compare on engine, steering, value, and driving feel.
Are Porsches Reliable? Honest Ratings by Model, Common Issues, and Maintenance Costs
Are Porsches reliable? Overall yes, but it depends on the model. Full breakdown of the most and least reliable 911s, IMS bearing truth, Mezger engine durability, and maintenance costs.
Porsche Flat-Six Engine: How It Works, Why Porsche Uses It, and Every Major Version
How the Porsche flat-six engine works, why Porsche uses a horizontally opposed layout, flat-six vs inline-six vs V6, air-cooled vs water-cooled, the Mezger engine, and every notable flat-six.
The Porsche Mezger Engine: What It Is, Which Cars Have It, and Why It Commands a Premium
The Mezger engine is Porsche race-derived flat-six used in the 996/997 GT3, GT3 RS, Turbo, and GT2. No IMS bearing issue, dry-sump lubrication, Le Mans lineage.
Best Sounding Porsche Flat-Six Engines of All Time
The best sounding Porsche flat-six engines ever built, from the 997 GT3 RS 4.0 Mezger to the air-cooled 993 Carrera RS.
Gunther Werks: The Carbon Fiber 993 Restomod
Gunther Werks builds carbon fiber 993 restomods with 4.0L air-cooled flat-six engines making 430 hp. Here is what they do, what they cost, and how they compare to Singer.
RUF Automobile: The German Manufacturer That Builds on Porsche
RUF Automobile is a German car manufacturer that builds vehicles on Porsche platforms with their own VINs. From the legendary CTR Yellowbird to the modern CTR.