Larry ten Voorde Wins Porsche Supercup Virtual Edition
Larry ten Voorde, the 23-year-old Dutch racing driver, has been crowned the victor of the Porsche Supercup Virtual Edition, the short substitute series for the usual Supercup season. Want A Real Porsche? PFS can make that easier Ten Voorde, who won six (real) races in last year’s Porsche Carrera Cup Germany series, performed strongly in […]
Porsche Taycan Wins Two 2020 World Car Awards
The Porsche Taycan is the only car to have been recognized not once but twice in the prestigious 2020 World Car Awards. The German automaker’s new electric sports car was named the 2020 World Luxury Car as well as the 2020 World Performance Car, claiming two of the five available awards. A total of 86 […]
Porsche Reports Record Revenue in 2019
We already knew that Porsche increased vehicle deliveries by 10 percent in 2019, so it comes as no surprise that Porsche has now also declared record revenues for the year. The German luxury automaker says that sales revenue rose 11 percent to €28.5 billion, with an operating profit going up 3 percent year-over-year to €4.4 […]
Over 4,900 Simracers Compete in Porsche Esports Supercup Qualifying
More than 4,900 simracers have already participated in the qualifying rounds for the Porsche Esports Supercup, an online competition that will span 10 races over the course of five months in 2020, using the iRacing video game. This is already more than twice the amount of people who attempted to qualify for the inaugural season […]
2019 Porsche Deliveries Were Up 10 Percent
In an auto industry struggling to maintain the sales numbers of the last few years, Porsche is doing quite well. The German automaker reported that, mainly thanks to the Cayenne and Macan SUVs, 2019 Porsche deliveries had grown 10 percent globally, breaking the record that 2018 sales figures had set. Porsche delivered 280,800 vehicles in […]
Last Porsche 991 Has Rolled Out of the Factory
The last 991-generation Porsche 911 has rolled off the production line, marking the end of a major era for the German automaker. First launched in 2011, the 991 generation was one of the biggest steps forward for the popular sports car, which boasted an aluminum-steel composite body, a new high-tech roll stabilization system, and almost […]
Porsche Presents Its Star Wars Ship Design
In October, I reported the upcoming Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker film would feature a new starship designed by Porsche. At the time, I thought we would have to wait for the premiere to discover what it looks like, but the automaker revealed it about a week early. Developed over the course of two […]
Porsche’s Future is Electric, CEO Says
It’s no secret that the automotive industry is rapidly shifting toward electrified powertrains, but some manufacturers — in particular, those selling luxury sports cars to rich enthusiasts — have provided a safe haven for drivers seeking old-fashioned, high-performance internal combustion engines. But that may not be the case for much longer, as even Porsche, arguably […]
Used 2012 Porsche Cayenne and $87k New Tesla Model X Face Off in Drag Race
Thanks to the instant torque provided by its electric motors, the Tesla Model S was famous for its initial acceleration and ability to beat even the quickest supercars in 0-60 mph acceleration tests. But the new Tesla Model X SUV doesn’t seem to have the same advantage over its non-electrified rivals, as recently exemplified in […]
Porsche-Designed Starship Will Feature in Upcoming ‘Star Wars’ Film
Porsche has teamed up with Lucasfilm, the production company behind Star Wars, to create a starship that will be featured in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the last film in the sequel trilogy and the one that will mark the end of the Skywalker saga. Porsche’s design team will meet regularly in Stuttgart and […]
Porsche Announces Cheaper Taycan 4S
Porsche introduced Monday the new Taycan 4S, the third and most affordable version of the automaker’s new, all-electric sports car. The Taycan 4S joins the Taycan Turbo S and Taycan Turbo in the lineup, mirroring the trim level names from the 911, though because they are electric cars, neither of the Taycan Turbo models actually […]
Porsche Sees VR As the Next Gen of In-Car Entertainment
Porsche presented a new VR experience at the Next Visions Day at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt, giving attendees a taste of what the next generation of in-car entertainment could entail. When getting inside a Porsche equipped with the technology, passengers would be able to choose between 2D and 3D experiences. In one of […]
New Electric Porsche Taycan Sets Nürburgring Record
Well, that didn’t take long. The new Porsche Taycan, which is not yet officially available at dealerships, has already had a go at the Nürburgring Nordschleife and set a new record for four-door, all-electric sports cars. With Lars Kern at the wheel, the pre-series Taycan was able to set a time of seven minutes and […]
Toyota Supra Chief Engineer Says He Wants Porsche to Help Make the MR2
When it comes to building low-volume sports cars, Toyota seems to prefer to team up with other manufacturers. For years it has been co-developing the 86 with Subaru and just a few months ago, it launched the next-generation Supra, powered by a BMW engine. And at a recent press drive for the Supra in Japan, […]
Porsche Celebrates 20 Years of the 911 GT3
The 911 is Porsche’s most famous car, and of the many, many different 911 variants that exist, the GT3 is arguably the most iconic. First launched 20 years ago, the GT3 has always bridged the gap between street-legal and track-only cars. The very first model essentially took the standard 911, lowered it by over an […]
Porsche Deliveries Up 2 Percent in First Half of 2019, Macan Still Leading
Porsche has announced its global vehicle deliveries were up two percent in the first half of 2019, with 133,484 models delivered from January through June compared to 130,598 last year. Notably, however, Porsche’s European sales declined sharply in the first half of 2019 compared to 2018 —they were down 16 percent, and 18 percent in […]
All-Electric Porsche Taycan to Appear at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Porsche has announced former Formula One driver and Le Mans winner Mark Webber will drive the upcoming Taycan electric sports car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, marking the first time the German manufacturer sends an electric car up the famous hill. “Even for a thoroughbred racing driver like me, it is amazing how the […]
Porsche Unveils New 718 Spyder and Cayman GT4
Porsche has unveiled the latest additions to its 718 mid-engine sports car family: the Spyder and the Cayman GT4. For the first time ever, the two cars — one a convertible, the other a grand touring car — share the same technical base, including a new 4.0-liter six-cylinder boxer engine rated at 414 horsepower and […]