Matt Farah shows us this crazy custom Porsche.
-Nick
How about a Porsche Cayman with a Ford Coyote V8 Swap?
Matt Farah shows us this crazy custom Porsche.
-Nick
Tag Archives: German Cars
Carrera GT vs. 997 GT3 RS 4.o, two of the ultimate Porsches compared
A great film by 888MF.
The VW Arteon Concept will be the CC part deux
As of right now, the Volkswagen CC replacement is only this sketch on a piece of paper, but my God, am I in love with it. As of now, they’re calling the concept the “Arteon”, but it may well be called the CC again by the time it hits showrooms.
I fell in love with the original Volkswagen CC concept when I saw it at the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours, and I’ve had one as my daily driver since 2014. The sleek lines and style of the CC were what drew me in, and the Arteon concept looks like it will only improve on the CC.
Another part of me is also hoping that the Arteon may actually become the next Volkswagon Phaeton, adding the CC’s sleek style to the old Phaeton’s top-tier luxury. I think if they executed it right, such a car could do quite well.
Either way, I’m definitely loving what I’m seeing so far.
-Nick
The Elusive BMW E46 M3 GTR at Amelia Island
To most people, this looks like any other early 2000’s BMW M3 (if they even know what an M3 is), but for BMW enthusiasts, it’s actually one of the Holy Grails. This isn’t just an E46 BMW M3 with a body kit, this is an M3 GTR homologation road cars. It’s one of ten that were slated to be built, one just six that actually were built, and one of only three of those that still survive. All three M3 GTRs are owned by the BMW Group collection, and I don’t believe any of the GTRs ever made their way into private hands.
Unfortunately, the three remaining M3 GTRs seldom make it out in the world, so it was a rare treat to see this one at Amelia Island. Even when I was at the BMW Museum in Munich, Germany they didn’t have any of the GTRs on display at the time. This was my first time seeing an E46 M3 GTR in person, and I don’t expect to see one again anytime soon.
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Buying Smart: Porsche 718 Boxster S
Porsche’s are easy to “buy stupid” because their options are so cool, but are also extremely expensive. If you don’t watch the price tag, and add everything you never knew your heart desired, you can quickly wind up spending six-figures on a Boxster that will be worth 1/4 of that in 5 or 6 years. My point is that most of those fabulous Porsche options add very little, if any residual value to your car. So, if you don’t like lighting your money on fire, it’s best to go about configuring your Porsche intelligently.
I’ve been greatly intrigued by the new Porsche 718. It’s a mid-engine roadster with Porsche driving dynamics, and a hefty 350hp to propel it’s relatively light 2,900-ish pounds. The 718 is also now turbocharged, so 400+hp should be an easy ask with some light tuning. It’s a very ideal sports car package, but what’s it really worth in today’s market?
One of the better color combos on the Porsche 997 GT3 RS
Colored wheels are often tacky, but this Porsche 911 GT3 RS wears them well.
-Nick
It’s one thing to collect supercars, it’s another thing to collect hypercars
For me the GT1 homologation era has been the epitome of the high performance automobile thus far. These were actual race cars that had been converted for road use, and they make the hypercars of today seem like shallow status symbols. You actually need a decent amount of skill to drive a McLaren F1, a Mercedes CLK GTR, or a Porsche 911 GT1 at all, let alone quickly.
This video from The Supercar Driver shows us a collection with all of them, as well as a glimpse into the ultra-exclusive world of trading automobiles at the highest end.
-Nick
Hybrid Exotic Showdown: BMW i8 vs. Acura NSX
Carfection pits the BMW i8 against the Acura NSX.
-Nick
Today I’m Thankful For This Rauh-Welt Porsche
Rauh-Welt Begriff, it sounds like something German, but it’s actually the passionate work of a Japanese man named Akira Nakai. He’s built hundreds of these jaw-dropping Porsches, each of them by eye and by hand. They’re all unique.
This green RWB 993 was built by Akira Nakai here, in the Philadelphia area. His client, a young man who worked hard to save up to make his dream a reality, actually had him fly over from Japan and spend a few weeks building the car right in his family’s garage. The whole incredible build was documented in the short film below.
This is only the second RWB Porsche I’ve had the pleasure of seeing in person, and it absolutely stole the show for me at First Class Fitment this year. It is an incredible work of automotive art. It’s Thanksgiving day here, in the USA, and today I’m thankful for people like Akira Nakai, who use their deep passion to create such magnificent things.
I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. Eat, drink, and be merry, but first check out the rest of this gallery, and be sure to watch the video.
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Porsche 911 Turbos, Old and New with Magnus Walker
Magnus Walker shows us his ultra rare right hand drive 1975 Porsche 930, and takes it out for a drive along with a new 991 Turbo to see if the same DNA can be felt after 40 years.
-Nick
/DRIVE: Flat Out in a Porsche 917
To hear and see a Porsche 917 in action is always a treat!
-Nick
Top Gear Reviews the Porsche 911 R
I never get tired of the 911 R. It represents everything I hold dear in a car.
Enjoyment > Everything Else
-Nick
Mind Over Motor 