Porsche

At the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show Porsche introduced the new 911 range. It includes the new Porsche 911 Turbo, which is the most powerful Porsche model yet. For 50 years Porsche has been making car drivers around the world very happy with its sports cars. In celebration of the anniversary Supercars takes a closer look at the past, present and future models of the Porsche 911.

The Porsche 911 GTS is the latest model in the iconic 911 sports car range. With an output of 430 HP it closes the gap between the S model and the GT3. Supercars gets the chance to take a ride in the new Porsche 911 GTS in California. Plus: The Roding Roadster is a small series lightweight sports car from Bavaria and uses technology from BMW under its bonnet.

For Porsche fans, it’s the ultimate fusion of road suitability and race track compatibility: the Porsche 911 GT3. With its 475 hp engine and a maximum torque of 440 Newton-meters, it accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. Supercars introduces you to the world of the Porsche GT3.

For 50 years the Porsche 911 has been the epitome of sports cars. No other model of Porsche has represented racing success and brand reliability on the road as well as the 911. Car History explains the secret of this fascinating vehicle, which forms the basis for all further generations of the model, and showcases the evolution from the original 1963 911 to the GT2 RS and the latest 911 (991).

The Porsche 550 Spyder is small, flat and fast. Even though it was built only 140 times, the 550 Spyder still made history. It laid the foundation for Porsche’s success in motorsports and it was the car, in which Hollywood star James Dean was killed. This accident not only turned Dean into a legend, but they Porsche 550 as well. Car History reveals the whole story of the dream car from the 1950s.

The Porsche 356, the 550 Spyder and the 917: None is faster, none is more reliable and none is more successful. They make Porsche number 1 in motorsports. In the 50s, 60s and 70s, there is hardly a race and barely a rally, that Porsche does not win. From the beginning, Porsche takes the knowledge gained from racing and uses it for series production.