Tag Archives: Porsche

RUF RT12 S at Radnor Hunt

December 12, 2016 ndubs77 1 Comment

This is the second insane RUF I’ve seen for the first time this year. I caught a CTR3 at Greenwich, and then I found this RT12 S at Radnor Hunt.

The RUF RT12 S is based on the Porsche 997, but has been modified enough to be considered a new, non-Porsche car. It was available with a variety of options including various engine configurations, gearing, and a choice of RWD or AWD. Maximum power available was 685hp, and with the right gearing it’s capable of a staggering 225 mph.

We saw this thing accelerate hard as it left the show, and it was definitely tuned a bit rich because black smoke came out the tailpipes under full throttle. It’s a monster.

Enjoy the photos!

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Auto Idolatry, Automotive Lifestyle, Random Cool Stuff

How about a Porsche Cayman with a Ford Coyote V8 Swap?

December 7, 2016 ndubs77 Leave a comment

Matt Farah shows us this crazy custom Porsche.

-Nick

Auto Idolatry, Automotive Lifestyle, Random Cool Stuff

Carrera GT vs. 997 GT3 RS 4.o, two of the ultimate Porsches compared

December 6, 2016 ndubs77 Leave a comment

A great film by 888MF.

Automotive Lifestyle, Opinions

Buying Smart: Porsche 718 Boxster S

December 2, 2016 ndubs77 1 Comment

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?

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Cars We've Seen

One of the better color combos on the Porsche 997 GT3 RS

December 1, 2016 ndubs77 Leave a comment

Colored wheels are often tacky, but this Porsche 911 GT3 RS wears them well.

-Nick

Auto Idolatry, Random Cool Stuff

It’s one thing to collect supercars, it’s another thing to collect hypercars

November 29, 2016 ndubs77 Leave a comment

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

Cars We've Seen

Today I’m Thankful For This Rauh-Welt Porsche

November 24, 2016 ndubs77 1 Comment

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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Auto Idolatry, Automotive Lifestyle, Random Cool Stuff

Porsche 911 Turbos, Old and New with Magnus Walker

November 23, 2016 ndubs77 Leave a comment

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

Auto Idolatry, Automotive Lifestyle, Random Cool Stuff

/DRIVE: Flat Out in a Porsche 917

November 21, 2016 ndubs77 Leave a comment

To hear and see a Porsche 917 in action is always a treat!

-Nick

Auto Idolatry, Automotive Lifestyle, Random Cool Stuff, Uncategorized

Top Gear Reviews the Porsche 911 R

November 18, 2016 ndubs77 Leave a comment

I never get tired of the 911 R. It represents everything I hold dear in a car.

Enjoyment > Everything Else

-Nick

Auto Idolatry, Automotive Lifestyle, Random Cool Stuff

Chevy C7 Corvette Gran Sport vs. Porsche 991.2 Carrera S

November 14, 2016 ndubs77 Leave a comment

Corvette vs Porsche 911, it’s been a rivalry for decades, even though the two price points often don’t overlap. This is all for bragging rights on the streets, and now the difference is bigger than ever. Can the new turbocharged 911 Carrera S beat out the new Corvette Gran Sport? And even if it can win, can the Porsche justify its $50,000 premium over the Vette?

-Nick