LEVI, Finland (February 21, 2025) – Just outside the Finnish town of Levi, some 2,842 kilometers north of Stuttgart, the average winter temperature is minus 10 degrees Celsius. Daylight is limited to around four hours, between 10:00 and 14:00, after which the mercury plummets and the night sky overhead turns a fathomless black. If you’ve ever wanted to see the celestial phenomenon known colloquially as the northern lights, Levi is the place to be. Continue reading
ATLANTA (February 21, 2025) – Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) and RM Sotheby’s announced today that a rare 911 S/T auction garnered one million dollars. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the American Red Cross to help people affected by disasters big and small across the country, including the wildfires in California and recent flooding in the South. The generous bidder, who has chosen to remain anonymous, is known to PCNA having previously purchased the 911 Sally Special, which also benefited charities. Continue reading
ATLANTA (February 18, 2025) – The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport had an impressive start to the 2025 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season opener in Daytona in January, finishing in second place. In an intense battle, American Luca Mars, and Belgian driver Jan Heylen narrowly missed victory for Team RS1 by just 0.364 seconds after the four-hour race. The 368 kW (500 PS) mid-engine race car has firmly established itself in the North American motorsports scene and beyond. In 2024, Porsche customer teams claimed titles in the Pro-Am, Silver, and Am classes of the Pirelli GT4 America series, while also winning the GT4 championship in the GT America Powered by AWS series for the German sports car manufacturer. Continue reading
STUTTGART (February 13, 2025) – Retro Classics in Stuttgart is not just a trade fair – it is a meeting place for classic car fans and sports car enthusiasts from all over the world. From Thursday, 27 February to Sunday, 2 March 2025, Porsche will be represented at the Stuttgart exhibition center with a special selection of exhibits. The exhibition creates a tension between the past of the brand and its innovative present. Continue reading
ATLANTA (February 12, 2025) – Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) announced today that it will auction a unique 911 S/T in partnership with RM Sotheby’s, with proceeds benefiting the American Red Cross in support of its work in the United States, specifically those affected by the recent California wildfires. Continue reading
ATLANTA (February 11, 2025) – The Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge is an annual competition that celebrates the care, dedication and artistry of restoring classic cars and intends to educate and inspire a new generation of technicians and enthusiasts. Since its inception in 2020, over 100 classic cars that were not road-worthy before the contest have been resurrected. Continue reading
STUTTGART/LEVI, Finland (January 28, 2025) – Porsche set a Guinness World Records title for the longest continuous vehicle drift on ice by an electric vehicle: At the wheel of a Taycan GTS, instructor Jens Richter managed to complete a total of 132 laps in controlled oversteer. In 46 minutes, he covered exactly 17.503 kilometers. With this new record, the electric sports car from Porsche has collected its fourth Guinness World Records title. Continue reading
DATONA BEACH, Fla. (January 26, 2025) – Porsche Penske Motorsport earned its second consecutive win in the Rolex 24 At Daytona today at Daytona International Speedway, taking the top spot overall in the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship series opener. The No. 7 factory Porsche 963 and drivers Felipe Nasr (Brazil), Nick Tandy (Great Britain) and Laurens Vanthoor (Belgium) passed their sister No. 6 Porsche 963 with just over 20 minutes remaining in the race to take the victory. The No. 6, co-driven by Mathieu Jaminet (France), Matt Campbell (Australia) and Kévin Estre (France), also earned a podium finish in third. The win is the 20th overall for Porsche in the endurance classic.
The No. 120 Wright Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 R earned a class podium in GT Daytona (GTD) when Porsche contract driver Ayhancan Güven (Turkey), Americans Elliott Skeer and Adam Adelson, and Tom Sargent (Australia) finished in second place, 27th overall in the 61-car field.
ATLANTA (January 20, 2025) – The 24 Hours of Daytona, a prestigious season opener for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, will celebrate its 63rd season January 25-26 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The GTP class will feature four Porsche 963s: two from Porsche Penske Motorsport, one from Proton Competition, and another from JDC-Miller MotorSports. Formula E World Champion Pascal Wehrlein from Germany will make his Daytona debut in the latter. Continue reading
BUDAPEST (January 16, 2025) – KAMManufaktur is officially launching its 912c Targa, a car with all the lightweight purity expected from KAMM, but with the much sought-after soft-window Targa body.
The KAMM 912c has become renowned around the world for its light weight, high-quality build, classic looks and exhilarating performance. In a world of ever-increasing electronic driver management, the KAMM 912c allows owners to take back control and enjoy a truly analogue driving experience. Continue reading