When we were talking about the 1990s supercars, the first things that crossed the mind were McLaren F1, Ferrari F40, Jaguar XJ220, and Porsche 959. However, it turns out that Porsche once had one forgotten sports car named the Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion.
1996 Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion is one of the most powered sports cars in the 1990s. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2WHOleb)
Back in 2017, it was sold for $5,665,000 or approx Rp.7 billion in one of the Gooding & Company auction events. When offered the Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion, it is still in a well-maintained state and has no defects or damage. The mileage of this vehicle has only reached 7,900 kilometers. So what makes this classic sportscar able to achieve so expensive selling prices?
One of the Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion was sold for $5,665,000 at the Gooding & Company auction events in 2017. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2Ucs0DO)
As quoted of Carscoops, at that time, the Stuttgart-based premium car manufacturers should make several units of cars that were legal for use on the streets as one of the requirements to join endurance racing at 24 Hours of Le Mans. And the Porsche 911 GT1 made in 1996 which later became the Porsche's ticket to participate in the FIA GT Championship.
Left side view of the 1996 Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3bmODv0)
This Porsche beautiful road-legal version, of which only 20 units were ever produced of its initial plan as much as 25 units. The car was designed with a wide frame and spoilers, and front lip. Its rear is inspired by Porsche 962, and front by Porsche 993 with elevated ground clearance, the suspension is softer, the gear and engine ratios are adjusted.
Likewise, the interior also looks aggressive, especially the instrument panel that shows various indicators. This model is as fierce as the racing version, so it has the impression of being uncomfortable for use on the highway.
1996 Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion used a 3.2 liter V6 twin-turbocharged engine. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3bmODv0)
This street-legal car version is equipped with a 3.2 liter V6 twin-turbocharged engine. The engine sector is capable of generating power up to 544 hp at 7,000 rpm, with torque reaching 600 Nm at 4,250 rpm. No wonder this car can accelerate from zero to 100 kilometers in just 3.7 seconds. This car can also run up to 310 kilometers per hour.
The appearance and performance numbers of this car is quite impressive for a car from the 1990s, so it's not surprising in its heyday, this sports car was considered one of the most powerful cars of the era. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | THE THINGS |]
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Design modifications often attract the attention of automotive enthusiasts. Because not only presents a design that is more okay and new, design modifications often provide inspiration for modification enthusiasts. But have you ever imagined if the Porsche 911 was modified to be an offroad car?
If you never imagine it, try to see this Porsche modification which is guaranteed to change the total look of the car to be cooler. Because with a touch of almost the entire body to make a German-born car this one is very different as a result of Gemballa's creations.
This fierce-look Gemballa Avalanche 4x4 dirt-monster concept made based on the Porsche 911. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2QiRFZs)
Gemballa, one of the leading automotive tuners managed to modify the Porsche 911 by changing its appearance to a 4x4 off-road car. The results of the car modification became known as the Gemballa Avalanche 4x4 Concept.
However, the automotive tuner did not provide information about the change package embedded in the Porsche 911. However, the exterior design of the modified Porsche 911 looks like a rally car.
Call it on the bonnet which is replaced with a new bonnet with ventilation that can remove the heat from the engine properly. In addition, the part of the roof was changed in order to be able to cut the wind well.
The Gemballa Avalanche 4x4 Concept' body presenting a stronger impression in each corner by adding wide wings to the rear to add the tough impression. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2QiRFZs)
Then, the composition is done on the body by presenting a stronger impression in each corner and adding wide wings to the rear to add the impression of being tough and able to cut the wind perfectly, so as to increase performance.
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Then the tuner also overhauled the legs of the car by replacing a new suspension and using tough tires that can be used in any terrain area, especially muddy lanes. This means that the car is deliberately designed to be able to devour all-terrain, even more so Gemballa Avalanche will carry the 4x4 wheel drive.
But unfortunately, the special Porsche automotive tuner did not provide complete information about the release date or production of the modified Porsche 911. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GEMBALLA | AUTOBLOG | HYPERBEAST]
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Imagine, what the look of the Porsche 911 in the future? So far Porsche itself for decades continued to maintain the Porsche 911 design, even if there is a change, not too radical.
Perhaps the designers imagination that poured in the rendering figure of the Porsche concept could give an idea. This is the Porsche 901 Concept for the future. However, this time rendering design concept can be categorized as an unconventional design.
As reported by Carscoop on February 23, 2015, Ege Arguden, a Turkish designer who worked as an intern at BMW, Chrysler, Ford, VW and Porsche, has made the concept of the Porsche 901 during his 7th term at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA, under the supervision of Jae Min. The aim is to reinvent the design of the 911 by revisiting its past.
"The purpose of the Porsche 901 is to go back to the roots and capture the essence of the original 911 figure," said Arguden explained. "The design process starts with analyzing 911. Both in size and individual design elements, I try to catch 911 in a new way," he added.
Furthermore, according Arguden, Signature elements of the 911 design such as round headlights and the organic body shape is still required to achieve design goals, but he tried to modernize these elements with subtle changes.
One key aspect of the 901 Concept made by Arguden is a smaller footprint, which a length of 4,300 mm, almost the same as the original 911 at 4,290 mm and nearly 200 mm shorter than Porsche 991 at 4,491 mm.
"Although it is considered as one of the most traditional evolution in the car design, the Porsche 901 grown significantly in size and becomes a vehicle that is much more complex and luxurious compared to the original Porsche 911," said Argugen. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOP]
While the Porsche 911 RSR was made to pursue the maximum sporty performance with maximum energy efficiency is incorporated into the core of the brand "Intelligent Performance" - This is printed on bold in both of 919 Hybrid and 911 RSR.
Porsche 919 Hybrid and Porsche 911 RSR in the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. (Picture from: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/)
RSR 911 which has an output of 470 horsepower, the first introduced in 2013. Last year, the car was occupied first place and second in class at the 24 hours of Le Mans and in January 2014, Porsche celebrated a victory in its class at the American 24-hours classic at Daytona.
Porsche factory team that both the Porsche Team Manthey will compete with two 911 RSR racing car in the World Endurance Championship series that will begin in April.
Hartmut Kristen, Head of Motorsport, and who is responsible for Porsche GT Motorsport says that Porsche will start the year of 2014 with the most extensive motorsport program in the history of the company.
The new Porsche team with more than 200 employees was formed to develop and implement this prototype in development center in Weissach. LMP leader, Friedrich Enzinger said that it took more than a year to develop this car and make it so real like today. (Back to previous article.) *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | KELLY BLUE BOOK] Note: Thisblogcan be accessedviayoursmartphone.
Porsche, one of the leading automotive manufacturers from Germany, is currently entering the age of 71 years since it was first founded by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche on June 9, 1948.
Ferry Porsche (centre), his father Ferdinand Porsche (right) and Erwin Komenda (left), 1948, in front of the 356 No. 1 in Gmünd. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2IcKDll)
Of course, in that time frame, the German auto giant has a long journey in producing sports cars, ranging from small scale auto manufacturer up to becoming one of the icons of sports cars in the whole world. Besides that, Porsche also has a shiny reputation in the world's car racing.
And from the many models has produced, here are 10 of the most popular cars produced by Porsche.
1. Porsche 944 Turbo
Of the many Porsches that were born to this world, the Porsche 944 Turbo model is worthy of being placed at the top as the most beautiful car ever made by Porsche. Yes, this Porsche 944 series was produced in the span of 1982-1991. And the 944 Turbo began production in 1985 up to 1991.
This model uses a 2.5L engine that is mounted in front with a rear wheel drive system. The Porsche 944 Turbo engine is capable of producing 250bhp of power and is capable of accelerating from 0-100 km per hour in less than 6 seconds. Amazingly, those time record was printed by this car in the mid 1980s!
2. Porsche 356
Porsche 356 is the first car built by Ferdinand Porsche and produced from 1948 up to 1965. This is a Porsche model with a design that can be said to be timeless model.
Dr. Porsche took the philosophy of the bee (which he designed by himself) and made a cool sports car after the second world war. Under the hood is hidden a 35bhp capacity engine capable of carrying the Porsche 356 up to speeds of 135 kilometers per hour.
3. Porsche 901
Porsche 901 is the first 911 Porsche. Then why is it called 901? Well, that's because the first batch of the real 911 was 901 until Peugeot raised an objection because it involved a trademark claimed by the French manufacturer. As is known, Peugeot registered all their product trademarks with a number '0' in the middle.
And there are only 82 units of Porsche 901 ever made and all of them are now very rare and are sought after by Porsche collectors.
4. Porsche 550 Spyder
Seeing Porsche 550 Spyder, of course our memories will immediately be carried over to the figure of James Dean (one of Hollywood handsome actors in the 1950s). Yes, behind the wheel of this car, the most popular Hollywood actor in his day died by an accident.
Porsche 550 Spyder is a legend in the car racing community. This car is faster than the Porsche 356 model as well as the first Porsche car with a mid-engine range. And the Porsche 550 Spyder is one of the most famous sports cars in the world today.
5. Porsche 914
Porsche 914 was an entry level Porsche at that time. This model also opens a new market that allows more consumers to buy the Porsche brand.
Porsche 914 uses a drive from the Volkswagen Beetle and has a sliced ??body with the Targa roof. Although its existence is not so appreciated in its time, and the car has become a favorite of fans around the world, especially those who like to take their cars to the race track every weekend.
6. Porsche 959
The Porsche 959 is undoubtedly the most powerful and most sophisticated car when it was launched in 1986. This car was produced until 1992. The Porsche 959 is a limited edition model, totaling only 345 units.
This model is equipped with a 2.85 liter 6 cylinder engine powered by 444bhp. This machine can drive up to a top speed of 319 kilometers per hour. The might of the Porsche 959 was overshadowed by the Ferrari F40 who arrived afterwards.
7. Porsche Carrera GT
Porsche Carrera GT is known as the best manual gearbox ever made. Carrera GT has a V10 configured racing engine that is installed in the middle and wrapped in a carbon body. Carrera GT is only available in the targa model.
Porsche Carrera GT is a vehicle ridden by Hollywood actor Paul Walker while having an accident and died some time ago. Carrera GT was produced between 2003 and 2007. The total production was 1,270 units. This model is produced at the Porsche factory in Leipzig, Germany.
8. Porsche RS line
Porsche RS lines can be said as the car with the best driving sensation in the world. There was nothing bad since Porsche released the RS series, starting from Porsche 3.2 Carrera RS in the 1970s up to the first Porsche GT3 RS model in the 1990s and Porsche GT2 RS (widow maker) model a decade ago and the latest Porsche GT2 and GT3 RS models.
Porsche Boxster was produced from 1996 until now. This model is also known as the Cayman, 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman. This model is produced at Porsche factories in Stuttgart (Zuffenhausen), Germany (1996-present), Uusikaupunki, Finland (Valmet, 1997-2011), and Osnabruck, Germany (2012-present).
Porsche Boxster is an entery level sports car produced by Porsche, now one of the iconic sports cars in the world. Until now, Boxster has been produced in four generations. The latest Boxster model in 2017 is equipped with a 2.5L (2,397cc) engine powered by 366PS (361bhp) with 430 Nm of torque. This car has a top speed of 290 kilometers per hour.
10. Porsche Cayenne
This is the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) that can be said to save a Porsche from the brink of bankruptcy. The Cayenne began production in 2002 until now in Bratislava, Slovakia (Volkswagen Bratislava Plant) 2002-2016, Osnabruck, Germany (Volkswagen Osnabruck Plant) 2015-2017, and Bratislava, Slovakia, 2017 - until now.
The first generation of this model was produced from 2003 to 2011, the second generation (2012-2017), and the third generation (2018-present). The last generation entered the production line in 2019. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1]
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A leaked information about the Porsche 911 Targa 2014 variant which is scheduled to be on display next year at the Geneva Motor Show has been circulating through several patent photos.
Although still considered premature, but the information was able to uncover a lot of things. Originally the leakage was posted online by a French television station, and from the picture leakage reveals that the newest 911 Targa will be identical to the coupe and convertible variants that have been there. This variant will get a gigantic rear window, embellished by three small-sized vertical ventilation. A signal design to be the main feature of the 911 Targa, which first appear in 1967.
As reported by the Leftlanenews, on Saturday, December 14, 2013, this model has a roof made of lightweight composite materials such as carbon fiber so it can be easily removed. This car is also not expected to have significant modifications in the interior side, which means they will have a dashboard similar to the 911 Convertible.
Rumor also says, that the cars will be powered by the flat-six engine which has a capacity of 3.4-liters, so it capable of spewing force of 350 hp and 288 lb-ft of torque. As for Targa S will use a flat-six 3.6 liter engine that could produces power of 400 hp and 324 lb-ft of torque.
At the time of launch later, the Targa will only be offered with rear-wheel drive. However, four-wheel drive model with widened rear end will likely turn to complete the alignment produced this variant. This car is expected to be landing in Porsche showrooms around the world at the latest by mid-next summer. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LEFTLANENEWS | AUTOEVOLUTION | WORLDCARFANS]
On the sidelines of the auction event organized by RM Sotheby's Auction in Monaco some time ago, there was a super rare Porsche radical-looking car sold at incredible prices.
The auction's last bidding figure showed at the priced of US $3.12 million, or at least equivalent to Rp.42 billion successfully penetrated by a one-off model of the Porsche 911 GT1 Evolution that has been transformed specifically for the use on the public roads (road-legal).
This one-off Porsche 911 GT1 Evolution was the result of restoration which has been carried out by the specialist crews of Lazante Motorsports in the UK with a cost of no less than £300 thousand, or equivalent Rp.5.8 billion in 2014-2015.
Rear side view of 1997 Porsche 911 GT1 Evolution. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aRDN1)
A radical supercar with racing DNA is powered by a 6-cylinder engine with a capacity of 3,164 cc and also equipped by 2 units of KKK turbocharger, so it can produce the power more than 600 hp. The engine power channeled to its four wheels through the 5-speed manual transmission system.
Before this Porsche 911 GT1 Evo is sold at fantastic prices in Monaco, there is another GT1 models was sold at auction event of Gooding & Company in Amelia Island in 2012 with a price of US $1.26 million or approx Rp.16.8 billion. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | RM SOTHEBY"S | ROAD&TRACK]
Beautiful ONES - The 1960s was an era defined by miniskirts, Jimi Hendrix, and the summer of love. It was a time when the world emerged from post-war austerity, and a wave of optimism swept across society.
James Bond’s (in pictured Sean Connery) Aston Martin DB5 sells for $6.4 million at Pebble Beach of 2019.(Picture from: CNBC)
This newfound spirit of creativity touched everything, from music and fashion to politics. It was an era that also left an indelible mark on the automobile industry, giving rise to some of the most beautiful and iconic cars in history. In this article, we'll explore my top 5 favorites from that era.
Electric BEAST - On multiple occasions, renowned YouTuber Magnus Walker has openly professed his admiration for vintage sports cars, particularly the Porsche 911. His YouTube channel has showcased various modifications inspired by the timeless models of this iconic German brand.
Recently, Bisimoto Engineering has presented a high-performance Porsche 935 Moby X electric-powered sports car as a homage to the famous Porsche 935/78 "Moby Dick" longtail racer. (Picture from: Autoevolution)
For Magnus, the Porsche 911 epitomizes the allure of classic cars with an everlasting aesthetic. Regardless of the modification type, Magnus approaches each project car with unwavering enthusiasm. In his recent video titled Electric Outlaw - Porsche 935 Moby X, he introduces the electric-powered Porsche 935, a creation by Bisimoto Engineering, specialists in engine tuning and performance, along with Canadian designer Errolson Hugh of ACRNM fame, or Sky and Color are involved.
The Porsche 935 Moby X has a front end resembles the sleek appearance of the 1982 Porsche 911T slantnose, featuring a bumper kit, add-on lips, and a horizontally positioned engine hood with an air scoop. (Picture from: Autoevolution)
This robust vehicle is based on a 1977 Porsche 911T, incorporating design elements from the latest generation of the Porsche 911. The modification process commenced with the integration of a custom fiberglass 935 body onto the vintage Porsche's chassis, and also as a homage to the famous Porsche 935/78 "Moby Dick" longtail racer.
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Porsche 935 Moby X is based on a 1977 Porsche 911T, incorporating
design elements from the latest generation of the Porsche 911. (Picture from: Autoevolution)
The material selection aimed to achieve weight reduction, ensuring the car remains agile during maneuvers and high-speed driving. The modified exterior boasts remarkable visual features. The front end resembles the sleek appearance of the 1982 Porsche 911T slantnose, featuring a bumper kit, add-on lips, and a horizontally positioned engine hood with an air scoop.
Moving to the left side, Bisimoto added Y Spoke-style alloy wheels with a polished finish, complemented by Toyo Tires. (Picture from: Autoevolution)
Moving to the left side, Bisimoto added Y Spoke-style alloy wheels with a polished finish, complemented by Toyo Tires. Despite the predominantly black color scheme, the side livery graphics combine shades of ash and white, creating a striking and minimalist impression.
Despite the predominantly black color scheme, the side livery graphics combine shades of ash and white, creating a striking and minimalist impression. (Picture from: NMAA)
According to Bisimoto Engineering, this latest project marks an experimental endeavor toward introducing a range of electric vehicle conversion kits and aftermarket components in the future. As explained by Bisi Ezerioha, the owner of the auto-tuner workshop, following the precise installation of the body, the next step involves a single electric powertrain device capable of reaching an astonishing 18,500 rpm.
In terms of performance, this custom Porsche from Las Vegas can achieve a top speed of 88 mph, generating an impressive power output of 640 hp and a torque of 701 lb-ft (950 Nm). Notably, during the latest test, the wide-body Porsche 935 covered a distance of 160 miles with a full load.😎 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BISIMOTO | AUTOEVOLUTION | ROBBREPORT | NMAA | DESIGNBOOM ]
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