Category: Techincal & Facts
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Maximize Performance: Trackday Checklist for Porsche Cars
Trackdays reward the work you do before you unload the car. Whether you run a 991 Cup, a 996 Cup on slicks, or a road-going GT3 with track pads and fluids, good prep means more clean laps, fewer black flags, and a safer drive home. August is peak UK and European season. Heat magnifies small…
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Porsche Parts Guide: OEM vs Genuine vs Aftermarket
Choosing Porsche parts can be confusing, especially when balancing cost, performance and originality. This guide explains the differences between Genuine Porsche, OE, OEM and aftermarket components, how to verify authenticity, and where each fits for daily driving, restoration or track work. It also outlines typical wear timelines, DIY-safe jobs versus specialist tasks, and how Rennzone…
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997 GT3 RS Explained: Production, Prices, Street Legality And Ownership
The 997 GT3 RS is the Mezger-era sweet spot that blends raw motorsport feel with road-car civility. It is the last compact RS with hydraulic steering, a mechanical limited-slip diff, and a chassis that rewards precise inputs. If you track your cars or collect the most focused 911 variants, this one sits near the top…
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Porsche PASM: Everything You Need to Know
Suspension might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Porsche, but it’s one of the secret ingredients that makes every 911, Boxster, or Cayman feel alive on the road. Among the brand’s many innovations, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) stands out as a genuine game-changer. Let’s explore what PASM is, how…
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🏁 Fastest Porsche Nürburgring Nordschleife Laps
Lap time Model Date Driver Track length Weather Witness / Verification Notes & Video 5:19.55 Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo (prototype, unrestricted) 29 Jun 2018 Timo Bernhard 20.832 km Dry, 26 °C air / 32 °C track (official Porsche report) Verified by Porsche Motorsport, media present Absolute outright record. Porsche onboard video published. 6:11.13 Porsche 956K…
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Porsche 987 Cayman S vs Cayman R: Which Model is Your Perfect Match?
he allure of Porsche sports cars is undeniable, and when it comes to choosing between the Porsche Cayman S and the Porsche Cayman R, the excitement reaches new heights. Both models offer thrilling drives, but each has its own character that appeals to different enthusiasts. The Porsche Cayman S boasts a balanced blend of performance…
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Sportomatic to PDK: A Journey Through Porsche’s Automatic Gearboxes
From the quirky Sportomatic to today’s lightning-fast PDK: For many purists, a Porsche is at its best with a manual gearbox – that satisfying shift, the perfectly timed heel-and-toe, the sense of total connection. But Porsche has a long and fascinating history with automatic transmissions, stretching back more than 50 years. From the quirky Sportomatic,…
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Unsprung Weight & Rotating Mass: what they mean and how they can benefit your Porsche!
Here’s a deep dive into what unsprung weight and rotating mass are. You’ll learn why lighter alloy wheels help. Plus, there are five examples of very-light aftermarket Porsche wheels with links. Happy reading if you’re wrenching, tuning or just love the engineering side. Unsprung Weight Rotating Mass (Rotational Inertia) 🚀 Benefits of Lighter Alloy Wheels…
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The Porsche 928 – Detailed engine specs & Performance figures
Here’s a comprehensive summary of the engines utilised in the Porsche 928 throughout its production run (1977‑1995) — including their technical specifications, changes over the years, and performance metrics. Overview The Porsche 928 was powered throughout its life by various naturally‑aspirated V8 engines. Displacements evolved from ~4.5 L up to about 5.4 L. The valvetrain architecture began with…
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a detailed, generation‑by‑generation breakdown of the Porsche 911 Turbo engines
Here’s a detailed breakdown of all major generations of the Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S: engine specs, technical features, performance figures, and, where possible, how outputs differed by market (US vs Europe), or in special editions. Generations & Key Engine / Performance Data 1. 930 (G‑Body) – First Turbos (1975‑1989) 911 Turbo 3.0 1975‑1977,…