Today, Porsche debuted a new 911 variant at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany. It’s the most powerful 911 to date, excluding some limited-run models, and may well be the quickest to 60 mph from a standing start, dispatching that dash in just 2.4 seconds. And it’s all thanks to one of the most interesting hybrid powertrains on sale …
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The added displacement—0.6 L larger than the engine you’ll find in the regular 911—is to compensate for not being able to alter the fuel ratio. And for the first time in several decades, there’s now only a single turbocharger. Normally, a larger-capacity engine and a single big turbo should be a recipe for plenty of lag, versus a smaller displacement …
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The 911 Cup and 911 GT3 R combine improved aero with upgraded performance Porsche revealed updated versions of the 911 Cup and 911 GT3 R racers. The Cup is based on the 992.2 and features a host of upgrades. The GT3 R gets aerodynamic, suspension, and performance tweaks. In one fell swoop, Porsche has introduced two new race cars. They’re …
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For the discerning Porsche owner, the journey doesn’t begin with the roar of a flat-six — it starts with the quiet, contemplative click of a configurator. It’s a labyrinth of choice, basically a personality test on wheels. Companies blow thousands on Myers-Briggs personality tests, but I’d argue you learn more about someone from how …
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The 911 GT3 Cup will debut soon with upgraded aero and an improved powertrain Porsche is putting the finishing touches on the new 911 GT3 Cup. It will debut this summer with improved aerodynamics and an upgraded powertrain. The car will be eligible to compete in the 2026 Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. Porsche introduced the updated 911 Carrera 4S earlier …
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