The best photos we didn’t take, week of 4/19/13
Posted: April 21, 2013 Filed under: Auto Idolatry, SHOWCASE | Tags: Black Ferrari Enzo, Bugatti Veyron Supersport, Ferrari 365 Daytona, Ferrari 599 GTO, Lamborghini Aventador, Mind over motor, Mustang cop car, Nissan 240SX, Pagani, Porsche, Rusty Slamington, Slammed VW CC, Twin Turbo Gallardo, VW Bus, VW W12 engine block 1 Comment »
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Here are our favorite photos from the past week. These are not our photos, so please click on them for a link to our source. Enjoy.
On the topic of four cylinder Porsches
Posted: April 9, 2013 Filed under: AUTOMOTIVE INSIGHTS, INDUSTRY TALK | Tags: 944 successor, Future models, Mind over motor, Porsche, Rear wheel drive sports car, Turbo Four Cylinder engine, turbocharged 2.5L boxer four, Volkswagen Sports Car Leave a comment »
There have been rumors for a while now that Porsche will be replacing the six cylinder engines in their lower-end models with turbocharged four cylinders. This would follow their recent downsizing move with the Panamera S models, where they replaced the 4.6L V8 with a twin turbo 3.0L V6. Porsche already has a history with four cylinder engines from their 912, 924, 944 and 968 models, so this move would be far from unprecedented. I myself have a lot of personal experience with the topic at hand. I learned to drive on a Porsche 944 S2, the 7 years I have owned my Subaru STi have given me a lot of insight into the performance merits of turbocharged engines, and I have also sampled many modern Porsches through my work for this website. So putting all of this together, I feel I can offer a very well rounded opinion on this issue. I also have some wonderful ideas for where it could take things in the future.
Spotted! Porsche 718 RSK Spyder, Zurich, Switzerland
Posted: February 11, 2013 Filed under: Classics, SPOTTED! | Tags: 718, Mind over motor, Porsche, RSK, spotted, Spyder, Switzerland, Zurich 2 Comments »
Not sure if this is a genuine RSK Spyder, but I saw it in Switzerland, so it is very possible that it is legit. If it is real the car is quite, quite valuable. It was cool seeing this car on the street, and even among Zurich’s unusually high population of supercars, this classic Porsche stood out.
-Nick
Lime Rock Historic Festival: Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0
Posted: January 23, 2013 Filed under: EVENTS / PLACES | Tags: 2012, Connecticut, GT3 RS 4.0, Historic Festival, Lime Rock, Mind over motor, Porsche, spotted, White 2 Comments »
This isn’t exactly historic… well at least not yet anyway…. but it was present for the Lime Rock Historic Festival this past September. This is the most extreme GT3 Porsche has yet built. It may well go on to be one of the most valuable Porsches in the future, if Porsche does indeed make all future GT3s as PDK only. The RS 4.0 is an incredible car, and I had the distinct pleasure of hearing one go past me at full throttle while I was in Switzerland last summer. This one managed to stay stationary for me, so I was able to get some solid pics. Enjoy.
Singer 911, the perfect Porsche
Posted: January 18, 2013 Filed under: Auto Idolatry, SHOWCASE | Tags: California, Chris Harris, custom, Drive, Mind over motor, Porsche, Singer 911, The perfect 911, video Leave a comment »Drive’s Chris Harris goes to Singer in California to see their bespoke built Porsche 911 and what goes into making it. The idea behind Singer’s car is that they have taken all of the best parts from every 911, and put them all into one car in an effort to make the perfect Porsche. All of the details are discussed in the video, but all I can say after watching it is “What a car!!!”. Yet another machine to add to my list should I win the Lottery. Enjoy.
-Nick
Spotted! Porsche 997 GT2 RS, Newtown, PA
Posted: January 12, 2013 Filed under: Exotics, SPOTTED! | Tags: 911, 997, Black, GT2 RS, Mind over motor, Newtown, PA, Porsche, spotted, turbo 3 Comments »
This one is fresh from earlier today. I was out and about in the area, and upon coming into Newtown I saw this Demonic looking black Porsche. As it turns out, it just so happened to be the mightiest 911 of all, the GT2 RS. I saw this car fly by me once before a few months ago, so I was thrilled to be able to get some quality pics this time. It was kind of funny to see a car like this out on a day with such a marginal weather; overcast, intermittent drizzle, and around 48 degrees F. This is a truly awesome car, and it certainly made my day. Enjoy the pics, this GT2 RS turns the badass factor up to 11 for sure.
Hopewell Cruise Night: Modified Porsche 928 GTS
Posted: January 2, 2013 Filed under: EVENTS / PLACES | Tags: 5.4L, 928 GTS, Cruise Night, Hopewell, Mind over motor, Modified, NJ, Porsche, Strosek, V8 Leave a comment »
I have seen this awesome looking Porsche 928 around the area numerous times, but I finally got some quality photo time with it a few months ago during the cruise night in Hopewell, NJ. I am not sure exactly what has been done to the car mods wise, but it sure sounds good. It looks like it may be a Strosek bodykit, but I’m not certain. A 928 GTS is pretty darn quick to begin with, so I’m sure this car moves quite well. Enjoy.
Spotted! Porsche 964 RS America, Greenwich, CT
Posted: December 27, 2012 Filed under: Exotics, SPOTTED! | Tags: 964, Connecticut, Exotic, Greenwich Concours, Mind over motor, Porsche, Spotted! 4 Comments »
Back in June of this year, I found myself eye to eye with this very special Porsche 964 RS America, possibly one of only 4 reported to be in this fly yellow color. These were stripped down versions of the normal 964, sans power steering, A/C, radio, and sunroof. It was intended to resemble the RS of the Seventies, which is a valued collectors item now. 701 were built. Simply put, this is one of many reasons people adore Porsche. Seen a block away from the Greenwich Concours.
Spotted! Porsche 997 GT2, Zurich, Switzerland
Posted: December 17, 2012 Filed under: Exotics, SPOTTED! | Tags: 911, 997, GT2, Mind over motor, Opera House, Porsche, spotted, Switzerland, Zurich Leave a comment »
Spotted in front of the famous, and very beautiful, Zurich Opera House. Supercars are often found in the presence of European cultural icons, creating a rich contrast of achievements, new and old.
-Nick
Concours d’ Elegance of America: Porsche Carrera GT
Posted: December 3, 2012 Filed under: EVENTS / PLACES | Tags: America, Carrera GT, Concours, Detroit, Elegance, manual, Michigan, Mind over motor, Porsche, V10 Leave a comment »
I love the Carrera GT. It is one of the last truly raw supercars, on that requires a skilled driver to even operate. It is also one of the best sounding cars ever made in my opinion, with its racing-derived V10. Leave it to Porsche to make something absolutely epic in an era where safety and electronics were taking over the supercar realm. It is always a treat to see a Carrera GT in person because, aside from its performance, it is also a classically beautiful car with nice curves and proportions. The more time passes, and the more new cars come out with all sorts of complex technology, the more I find myself drawn to the Carrera GT. In hindsight it is likely one of the last “pure” supercars to be produced, and for me that makes it more appealing than an Enzo or SLR Mclaren (top competitors of the 2000s supercar boom). This one was at the Concours d’ Elegance of America in Detroit, Michigan. Enjoy the pics.
Spotted! Porsche 356 Speedster, Birmingham, MI
Posted: November 27, 2012 Filed under: Classics, SPOTTED! | Tags: 356, Birmingham, Detroit, Michigan, Mind over motor, Porsche, Speedster, spotted 3 Comments »
I spotted this beautiful Porsche Speedster in Birmingham during my summer in Michigan. The car was in immaculate condition, and drew attention from everyone who walked by. There is something gloriously simple about older Porsches, a sense of purpose without clutter. This car is about as pure, and as clean, as they get. Enjoy.
MoM Weekly Roundup 11-21-12
Posted: November 22, 2012 Filed under: MoM Vlog | Tags: Cadillac, Mclaren, Mind over motor, Pagani, Porsche, Video blog, Weekly Roundup 1 Comment »The first installment of our new Vlog segment. Let us know what you think!
-Nick
