Porsche 911 GT3 RS is made for the track

German carmaker Porsche continues to add expand its high-performance and race-ready concepts. Porsche has officially launched the road-legal high performing race-ready sports car, the new 911 GT3 RS.

With 518 horsepower and top aerodynamic elements, the 2023 road-legal racer has proved to be a force to be reckoned with, redefining the meaning of power amongst its turbocharged competition. By manipulating the airflow outside of the engine, engineers have created a more aggressive aerodynamic 911 GT3 RS that adjusts performance based on how efficiently the body moves through the environment around it.

The road-legal high-performance sports car takes full advantage of technology and concepts from motorsport (911 GT3 RS: Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 13.4 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 305 g/km, Fuel consumption* combined (NEDC) 12.7 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions* combined (NEDC) 289 g/km). Even beyond the high-revving naturally aspirated engine with racing DNA and intelligent lightweight construction, it is, above all, the cooling and aerodynamic systems of the 911 GT3 RS that connect it most directly with its motorsport brother, the 911 GT3 R.

Central-radiator concept inspired by motorsport – the foundation for active aerodynamics

The basis for a significant performance boost is the concept of a central radiator – an idea that was first used in the Le Mans class-winning 911 RSR and subsequently in the 911 GT3 R. Instead of the three-radiator layout seen in previous cars, the new 911 GT3 RS relies on a large, angled centre radiator in the car’s nose, positioned where the luggage compartment is located on other 911 models. This has made it possible to use the space freed up on the sides to integrate active aerodynamic elements.

Continuously adjustable wing elements in the front and on the two-part rear wing, in combination with a number of other aerodynamic measures, provide 409 kg of total downforce at 200 km/h. This means that the new 911 GT3 RS generates twice as much downforce as its 991.2-generation predecessor and three times as much as a current 911 GT3. At 285 km/h, total downforce is 860 kg.

A drag reduction system (DRS) is fitted in a production Porsche for the first time. To achieve low drag and higher speeds on straight sections of the track, the DRS allows the wings to be flattened out at the push of a button, within a specific operating range. The airbrake function is activated during emergency braking at high speeds: the wing elements at the front and rear are set to maximum, creating an aerodynamic deceleration effect that significantly supports the wheel brakes.

The look of the new 911 GT3 RS is characterised by the large number of functional aerodynamic elements. The most prominent feature of the GT sports car is the swan-neck-supported rear wing, which is significantly larger in all dimensions. The rear wing consists of a fixed main wing and an upper, hydraulically adjustable wing element.

For the first time on a Porsche production vehicle, the upper edge of the rear wing is higher than the car’s roof. In addition, the front end of the 911 GT3 RS no longer has a front spoiler, but instead features a front splitter that divides the air flowing over and underneath. Sideblades accurately direct air outwards. Front wheel arch ventilation is provided via louvred openings in the front wings.

Inlets behind the front wheels, in the style of the iconic Le Mans-winning 911 GT1, reduce the dynamic pressure in the wheel arches. Sideblades behind the intake ensure that the air is directed to the side of the vehicle. Air from the centrally positioned radiator flows out via large nostrils on the front lid. Fins on the roof direct the air outwards, ensuring cooler intake temperatures in the rear.

In the new 911 GT3 RS, the openings in the rear side panel are used exclusively to improve aerodynamics and not to draw in process air. The rear wheel arch also features an intake and a sideblade for optimised airflow. The rear diffuser comes from the 911 GT3 and has been slightly adapted.

Track suspension that can be adjusted from the cockpit

Even the suspension comes in for aerodynamic attention. Because the wheel arches of the new 911 GT3 RS are subject to powerful airflows, the components of the double-wishbone front axle are designed with teardrop-shaped profiles. These aerodynamically efficient links increase downforce on the front axle by around 40 kg at top speed and are otherwise only used in high-end motorsport applications. Because of the wider track (29 millimetres wider than the 911 GT3), the double-wishbone front axle links are also correspondingly longer. 

To ensure that the downforce balance between the front and rear axles is maintained even when braking from high speeds, the suspension engineers have significantly reduced pitching under braking. On the new 911 GT3 RS, the front ball joint of the lower trailing arm has been set lower on the front axle. The multi-link rear axle has also been adjusted, with modified spring rates. The driver assistance systems and rear-axle steering also have an even more dynamic set-up here.

The 911 GT3 RS offers three driving modes: Normal, Sport and Track. In Track mode, the basic settings can be individually adjusted. Among other settings, the rebound and compression damping of the front and rear axles can be adjusted separately and in several stages. The rear differential can also be adjusted via rotary controls on the steering wheel. This is done quickly and intuitively with an operating and display concept also borrowed from motorsport.

Four individual rotary controls and a button for the Drag Reduction System (DRS) are located on the steering wheel. These rotary controls are clearly displayed via graphics in the instrument cluster during the adjustment process. The 911 GT3 RS also features the track screen already familiar from the 911 GT3. At the touch of a button, the driver can reduce the digital displays on the two seven-inch side displays to essential information only. The gearshift indicators to the left and right of the analogue tachometer have also been taken from the GT3.

High-revving four liter six-cylinder boxer engine

The 4.0-litre high-revving naturally aspirated engine has been further optimised compared with the 911 GT3. The increase in power to 386 kW (525 PS) is achieved primarily via new camshafts with modified cam profiles. The single-throttle intake system and the rigid valve drive are derived from motorsport.

The seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) has a shorter overall gear ratio than the 911 GT3. Air intakes on the underbody ensure that the transmission can withstand even extreme loads during frequent use on track. The 911 GT3 RS accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 296 km/h in seventh gear. 

Aluminium monobloc fixed-calliper brakes with six pistons each and brake discs with a diameter of 408 mm are used on the front axle. Compared with the 911 GT3, the piston diameters have been increased from 30 to 32 mm. In addition, the thickness of the discs has been increased from 34 to 36 mm. The rear axle continues to be fitted with 380-mm brake discs and four-piston fixed-calliper brakes.

The optionally available Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) has 410-mm discs on the front axle and 390-mm discs on the rear axle. The new 911 GT3 RS comes standard with forged light-alloy centre-lock wheels. Road-legal sports tyres measuring 275/35 R 20 at the front and 335/30 R21 at the rear ensure a high level of mechanical grip. 

Lightweight construction all the way

Intelligent lightweight construction has been a basic principle of all RS models ever since the legendary 911 Carrera RS 2.7. Thanks to an array of lightweight construction measures such as the extensive use of CFRP, the 911 GT3 RS weighs in at only 1,450 kg (kerb weight according to DIN) despite many larger components. The doors, front wings, roof and front lid, for example, are made from CFRP. Lightweight CFRP is also used in the interior, for example in the standard full bucket seats.

Available with Clubsport and Weissach packages

When it comes to its interior, the new GT sports car is finished in typical RS style: black leather, Racetex and carbon-weave finish characterise the purist, sporting ambience. The 911 GT3 RS is available with the Clubsport package at no extra cost. This includes a steel rollover bar, a hand-held fire extinguisher and six-point seat belts for the driver. 

Intelligent lightweight construction has been a basic principle of all RS models ever since the legendary 911 Carrera RS 2.7. Thanks to an array of lightweight construction measures such as the extensive use of CFRP, the 911 GT3 RS weighs in at only 1,450 kg (kerb weight according to DIN) despite many larger components. The doors, front wings, roof and front lid, for example, are made from CFRP. Lightweight CFRP is also used in the interior, for example in the standard full bucket seats.

Available with Clubsport and Weissach packages

The Weissach package, which is available at extra cost, involves considerably more. The front lid, roof, parts of the rear wing and the upper shell of the exterior mirrors feature a carbon-weave finish. The front and rear anti-roll bars, the rear coupling rods and the shear panel on the rear axle are made of CFRP and contribute to a further enhancement of the driving dynamics. The rollover bar, constructed for the first time from CFRP, saves around six kilograms compared with the steel version.

Another highlight of the Weissach package is the PDK shift paddles with motorsport-derived magnet technology. This makes gear changes even more dynamic thanks to a more precise pressure point and a clearly perceptible click. Optionally available with the Weissach package are magnesium forged wheels, which save another eight kilograms.

Exclusive Porsche Design Chronograph 911 GT3 RS

Inspired by the motorsport mindset – where maximum precision is paramount – Porsche’s own watchmaking operation in Solothurn, Switzerland, has developed the 911 GT3 RS chronograph. This mechanical watch is reserved for owners of the car. It is based on a glass-bead blasted case, made from either natural or black titanium, and with a screw-down crown. Inside the watch is the mechanical Porsche Design chronograph calibre WERK 01.200, which has been COSC-certified for its high accuracy.

Its flyback function allows the wearer to start, stop and reset the second hand with a single action. The chronograph pushers, which feature ‘Start/Stop’ and ‘Next Lap’ laser engravings, reveal that this chronograph is not just about telling the time. In addition to innovations, such as the pulsometer scale on the bezel, many design features and materials from the GT3 RS are also found.

The new 911 GT3 RS is now available for order and starts at €229,517 (Germany) or approximately $233,525 USD. For more information on the specs of the new road-ready racer, come into the beautiful world of Porsche.

Porsche unveils the Macan T: between entry-level and S

Porsche has now unveiled its latest model: the Macan T, a model between entry-level Macan and Macan S, giving those interested a slightly more accessible option for next year. Now, the German carmaker’s first Touring SUV is here.

Porsche aficionados know what the T badge stands for. Short for ‘Touring’ (not the Italian coachbuilder), the Macan T will be the German carmaker’s first model outside of the 718 and 911 as well as the first four-door to receive the ‘T’ badging, demarcating its entry-level nature.

Traditionally, Touring models fill a gap between base and midrange trims in Porsche’s lineup, offering a bit more excitement without going to extremes. That’s exactly the case here, as the Macan T sits squarely between the standard model and the Macan S.

Despite its category, the Macan T will still offer drivers plenty when it comes to power and handling. A 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine pushes out 261 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, while a Porsche Active Suspension Management system comes standard with the option to upgrade to adaptive air suspension and anti-roll bars.

You’ll also get the Porsche Traction Management system that pushes power bias to the rear axle, while the optional Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus package elevates the car’s handling even more. Porsche says the Macan T can reach 60 mph in 5.8 seconds, 0.2 seconds quicker than the base model. Top speed is still 144 mph.

Performance aside, it also looks as good as it drives. The Macan T comes with some visual enhancements both outside and within. The Macan T takes on an Agate Gray Metallic trim by the front bumper, side mirrors, side blades, roof spoiler and rear logo.

Rear logos are also gray, and for some added darkness, while the Sport tailpipes take on a gloss black finishing along with its window surrounds. The 20-inch model-specific wheels come in a sleek Dark Titanium to complement the car’s sporty looks too.

As for its interior, you’ll find eight-way power and heated sport seats wrapped in Sport-Tex Stripe patterning paired with silver stitching. Driver and passengers will also find a heated GT Sport steering wheel, a Sport Chrono stopwatch in the dash, and black aluminum door sills with ‘Macan T’ embossing.

You can order your Macan T now. Unfortunately, there’s currently no availability and pricing information yet for the Porsche Macan T, so those interested should stay tuned for more updates to come. Come into the beautiful world of Porsche.

Nick Boulle to Contend in Prestigious 60th Rolex 24 Hours At Daytona with Hardpoint

No. 99 Porsche 911 GT3 R

Nick Boulle of de Boulle, an independent jewelry salon in Dallas and Houston, will compete in the historic 60th Rolex 24 Hours At Daytona January 29-30. Boulle joins Hardpoint with a new driver line up including team principal, Rob Ferriol, alongside co-drivers Katherine Legge and Stefan Wilson in the No. 99 GridRival/GNARLY Jerky/de Boulle Diamond and Jewelry Porsche 911 GT3 R.

Since its inaugural running in 1966, the Rolex 24 has taken place on the Daytona International Speedway’s 3.56-mile combined road course, which consists of the tri-oval as well as the infield road course. As the jewel in the crown of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the historic race marks the start of the 2022 season, which features competition in five classes: the headlining Daytona Prototype International (DPi), Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2), Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP2), and the new GTD PRO class. This year, a full entry list of 60 cars, including 25 entries coming from the prototype ranks and 35 from the GT paddock will compete.

I’m really looking forward to racing in this year’s Rolex 24 At Daytona. I’ve been fortunate to run at Daytona several times now and I think it’s one of the most challenging races mentally. There are more difficult tracks out there, but at Daytona, there are so few places to rest as a driver.

Nick Boulle

Boulle brings years of experience on the world’s greatest endurance racecourses including Le Mans, Spa-Francorchamps and Daytona. This will be the sixth time Boulle has competed in this race. His greatest notoriety may be when he became the first certified Rolex retailer to win the Rolex 24 At Daytona in the LMPC class with Performance Tech Motorsports in 2017. In addition, Boulle has previously secured several podium placements. This is the second time Boulle has raced with Wilson and the first with Ferriol and Legge. The team will compete in the GT Daytona (GTD) class.

Nick Boulle

“We have a strong team and a superior car,” said Boulle. “I’ve been racing the Porsche 911 GT3 R for years, and it is meant to rise to all challenges on the track”.

“Nick and I are cut from the same cloth,” said Ferriol. “Focus, determination, and perseverance will help us in fighting for that podium finish”.

The Rolex 24 At Daytona will take the green flag on Saturday, January 29 at 1:40 pm EST. The race will be broadcast on a mixture of NBC broadcast and streaming properties.

A week before the main event, a 100-minute qualifying race known as the Motul Pole Award 100 will set the grid for the main 24-hour race that starts on January 29th. The annual Roar Before the 24 takes place January 21-23. 

Porsche Design Offers Chronograph Exclusively to 911 GT3 Owners

Today, German carmaker Porsche has just unveiled the latest generation of its track-ready sports car, the new 911 GT3 – 992 generation. Once again an extremely capable track-oriented car, it will certainly be pure adrenaline behind the wheel. To coincide with this launch, sister-company Porsche Design has transferred the thrill of high-performance racing into a distinctive chronograph available exclusively to buyers of the new Porsche 992 GT3, and just like the car, it will be fully customisable. Here’s the new Porsche Design Chronograph 911 GT3.

Knowing the strong connection between Porsche cars and Porsche Design, the design studio and watch manufacturer are presenting the watch that matches the car, a model available exclusively to buyers of the new 911 GT3 and that will be customisable to the max, so it will look as close as possible to the car it has been modelled after.

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The new Porsche Design Chronograph 911 GT3 is based on the classic Chronotimer Series 1 architecture, a watch that pays tribute to the earliest models created by the Butzi Porsche in the early 1970s. Measuring 42mm in diameter, this chronograph is only proposed in titanium, a lightweight material that echoes the high-tech materials used in the Porsche 992 GT3 car. The case, which shows a matte, anti-reflective glass bead-blasted finish, is coated in black titanium carbide for a resolutely sporty look. Of course, knowing the vocation of this model, the bezel features an engraved tachymeter scale. Thanks to its screw-down crown, the watch has a 50m WR.

Porsche Design has revealed its new Chronograph 911 GT3, a watch that will only be offered to those taking delivery of the new 2022 Porsche 911 GTR supercar. Owners will be able to customize their watch to match their new supercar.

As standard, the Porsche Design Chronograph 911 GT3 is available in two editions: a sporty version with an applied dial ring in eye-catching Shark Blue (the colour used by Porsche for the presentation of the new 992 GT3) and a purist version with a colour ring in black. Both editions share the same dial with a matte black background and highly contrasted hands and markers, in white with Super-LumiNova or in yellow for the chronograph indications – the latter being modelled after the yellow accents found inside the new GT3. The layout is classic for the brand, with counters at 12 and 6 o’clock, and a running seconds at 9 o’clock.

For this new Porsche Design Chronograph 911 GT3, the brand once again uses the expertise of its sister-company, and the straps are made from genuine Porsche vehicle leather with “GT3” debossing and stitching in contrasting colours, in Shark Blue or GT Silver, depending on the version. Also, the straps are equipped with the brand’s innovative and practical quick-change system, so the strap can be changed easily and conveniently without the need for additional tools, by just pressing a pusher on the back.

The caseback underscores the strong connections that exist between these two Porsche entities. Under the sapphire caseback is the Porsche Design calibre WERK 01.200, a proprietary movement based on the architecture of the 7750 and highly modified according to PD’s requirements, with specific decoration, chronometer certification and, a typical racing-oriented feature, a flyback function. It beats at 4Hz and boasts 48h of power reserve. The most striking element is the rotor, recreated from the design of the Porsche 992 GT3 wheels, including a miniaturised centre lock featuring a silver GT3 logo. To match the car, the rotor is available in six colours – silver, dark grey, black with red stripe, black with blue stripe, full black or gold.

Finally, there’s more to the Porsche Design Chronograph 911 GT3 as it can be fully customised through the Porsche Design Custom Built Timepieces Program (available for German, UK and US markets). Thanks to an online configurator – owners of the 911 GT3 can personalise and adapt additional details on the watch to match their dream sports car. For instance, the case can be ordered in natural or black titanium, multiple bezel configurations are available, and the dial ring can be customised within the GT3 colour spectrum.

Of course, the strap can be ordered with contrasting stitches made from Porsche vehicle thread, and various colours of leather are available. Upon completion of the configuration, the customer receives an individual code that can be used to order the personalised timepiece at his/her local authorised Porsche dealer.

While no price has yet been announced for the car, the Porsche Design Chronograph 911 GT3 is available to design and order now. Depending on the chosen configuration, delivery takes eight to twelve weeks, and prices start from USD 8,050. Come into the beautiful and timeless world of Porsche Design.

TAG Heuer and Porsche celebrate friendship with special edition timepiece

Swiss luxury watchmaker Tag Heuer and German sportscar manufacturer Porsche have officially sealed their longstanding friendship with an exceptional partnership inspired by their shared passion for competition and designing luxury products. The special edition TAG Heuer Porsche Carrera Chronograph celebrates this link-up between two iconic brands.

In 1963 Jack Heuer, the great grandson of the founder, created the first Heuer Carrera chronograph, designed specially for racecar drivers. A few years later Jack Heuer forged an agreement with racing driver Jo Siffert, who put the brand’s logo on his suit and the Porsche he drove, in exchange for which he sold Heuer Monaco watches, named in tribute to the Monaco Grand Prix. Thanks to Steve McQueen, who wore a racing suit bearing the two logos, the two brands came together again in the 1971 movie ‘Le Mans’. They continued their close relationship in the 1980s and 90s with the TAG-Turbo engine, as well as competitions including the Porsche Carrera Cup and Supercup. In 2019, when Porsche created its own Formula E team, it naturally partnered with TAG Heuer.

Now a new partnership between TAG Heuer and Porsche formally celebrates these years of friendship, says Frédéric Arnault, CEO of the watchmaker: “TAG Heuer and Porsche have common history and values, of course, but more importantly, we share an attitude. Like Porsche, we are disruptors at heart, always in pursuit of high performance. With this alliance, TAG Heuer and Porsche finally come together officially after decades of close encounters and will create unmatched experiences and products for customers and fans that are passionate about both our brands and what we stand for.”

The TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph is well worth the wait. Associated with Porsche’s most powerful engines, the Carrera name was a natural choice for this exceptional timepiece, inspired by the famous Carrera Panamericana race in Mexico. The design is a perfectly balanced alliance of the essence of each brand’s identity. The Porsche colors of red, black and gray and unmistakable font are joined by Arabic numerals that evoke the numbers on the dashboard of exquisite Porsche sportscars. The asphalt effect of the black dial, embodying a passion for the road.

The 44mm stainless steel case of the TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph is shared with the standard Carrera Sport Chronograph line, with the same short angular lugs, undercut case architecture, and unique modernist take on piston pushers. This futuristic take on a classic Heuer shape is accentuated by vivid red Porsche branding replacing the tachymeter text on the ceramic bezel. Although this takes up quite a bit of visual real estate, the integration of the logo into the usual layout of the design rather than placing a Porsche emblem somewhere on the dial feels considered and streamlined in initial images. The Carrera Porsche Chronograph also adds a pop of red to the screwdown crown in place of the usual black stripe. Like the standard model, this case offers a solid 100 meters of water resistance.

What immediately sets the TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph apart from its stablemates is its dial texture. While this isn’t the first time in recent years the brand has tried to emulate asphalt in its dial finishes (that honor goes to the Formula 1 Indy 500, 2020 Special Edition), the effect is markedly different here. Rather than the deep black of a freshly repaved racing circuit, the stony gray and rougher-grained finish here aims to capture the feel of a winding back road. It strikes a different emotional chord in this way, but the effect in images appears to be perhaps a bit too glossy to capture the weathered feel of a public road. The look is nonetheless striking, and the Carrera Porsche Chronograph adds several unique elements on top of this. This is the first in the current Carrera Sport Chronograph series to feature Arabic numerals rather than indices, and the smooth modern applied numerals here are inspired by the gauges of the current Porsche 911. The dial also adds accents in Porsche’s signature Guards Red to the subdials, outer seconds track, and the central chronograph seconds hand for a sporty punch. Interestingly, this is also the first time the current Carrera Sport Chronograph design has featured a black date wheel at 6 o’clock, giving the date display a more cohesive feel.

For lovers of speed and precision, the timepiece is powered by the in-house Calibre Heuer 02 automatic chronograph movement. The Heuer 02 has become the brand’s flagship chronograph movement in recent years, with an impressive array of features, including a column wheel and vertical clutch chronograph actuation system and a hefty 80-hour power reserve at a 28,800 bph neat rate. The Carrera Porsche Chronograph adds a unique black-plated rotor design to mimic Porsche steering wheels.

TAG Heuer offers the Carrera Porsche Chronograph with a pair of strap options. First up is its angular, modernist take on the H-link stainless steel bracelet with a push-button clasp. The second option is unique to this model, an embossed black calf-leather strap with a center seam and hand-sewn contrast stitching inspired by Porsche interiors.

In 2021 TAG Heuer and Porsche are teaming up for a series of events, notably the Porsche Carrera Cup and Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup competitions. On the green, TAG Heuer will join Porsche as a partner of the Porsche Golf Cup and the Porsche European Open. And on the court, their shared passion for tennis will bring them together for the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, featuring the game’s most talented women. These collaborations mark the strong bonds between the two brands nourished over decades of friendship, an ideal embodiment of Jack Heuer’s motto: “Time doesn’t stop. Why should we?”

With the introduction of the TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph, the historic and lasting relationship between these two sporting brands becomes even deeper. While the TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph is a special-edition model, production numbers are not limited.

The TAG Heuer Porsche Carrera Chronograph is available at TAG Heuer boutiques and selected stores worldwide. Come into the beautiful and timeless world of TAG Heuer.

Black is Beautiful, Ares Stunningly Restores Classic Porsche 911 964 Turbo

Italian coachbuilder Ares is known for two things: turning classic cars into modern drivers, such as the Ferrari 412, the De Tomaso Pantera, and for its roofless S1 Project Spyder. Now, the design company has put its hand to another cult classic: A one-off Porsche 911 Turbo from the 964 generation is the design studio’s new project – and it is absolutely awesome.

2021 kicked off with a cool new V8-Powered Land Rover Defender for Ares and the folks over from Modena have one more January surprise.

When the Porsche 964 Turbo was launched in 1991, it faced an uphill battle to win its fans over: this new generation of the iconic sports car from Stuttgart had been handed the baton from the first 911 to bear the Turbo badge on its rear bonnet – the legendary 930 – a car that changed the sports GTs panorama forever.

The 964 has always been a desirable iteration of the 911 lineage. With its cult status well-cemented in automotive history, it now acts as the base for a new restomod courtesy of Ares, which has overhauled the 911. The luxury coachbuilder has chosen the 911 964 Turbo, interpreting and modifying it, both in the aesthetics and mechanics; ultimately imparting its DNA which imbues every one of its creations.

Said to be a ‘unique creation, born from an enthusiast’s vision who wanted to realize his dream car’ and ‘an object of desire, as exciting to drive as it is to look at’, the Ares model is arguably one of the cleanest restored Porsche’s around.

The car features many visual and performance upgrades but manages to retain the original Turbo’s DNA. The most notable appearance modification has to be the added fixed ducktail spoiler mounted on the redesigned hood. It gives the coupe that retro vibe the 911 Carrera 2.7 RS has.

Another touch in the same direction is the set of new wheels. The two-tone silver-black alloys have a design that’s reminiscent of Fuchs rims used in the same Carrera 2.7 RS from the mid-1970s. Other exterior updates include a new set of headlights and the quad pipes at the rear.

Inside the cabin, the Modenese craftsmen have created a new interior upholstery in leather and tartan fabric, decorated with a houndstooth motif, a gentle nod to the German manufacturer’s racing cars from yesteryear and one that Ares had already used on its Porsche 911 Targa GT3. Special attention has also been paid to the interface between car and driver: with new gauges and a PCCM infotainment system, specifically designed for classic Porsches.

Power comes from a base 3.6-liter flat-six engine that’s had its intercooler and turbocharger. But Ares has made tweaks to the car’s engine. More precisely, they’ve added a larger turbo and intercooler, increasing the factory output of 360 horsepower (268 kilowatts) to 425 hp (316 kW).

In terms of performance, although the 964 Turbo never lacked numbers, but unfortunately, the tuners are not providing details about the coupe’s performance capabilities after the performance upgrade. But it will probably be fast, very fast!

No pricing details are available either for the Porsche 911 964 Turbo, but you won’t be able to buy this car – it’s a one-off customer order. Come into the beautiful world of Ares.

Porsche Panamera Vistotal by Castagna Milano rendered with gull-wing doors

Without a doubt we can say that the most beautiful and special cars are created in Italy. Now many enthusiasts of, for example, English, French or German cars will not agree. But what about the many Thriumphs and MGs? – by Michelotti. Or Aston Martin’s, designed by Bertone, Touring and Zagato. Peugeot’s designed by Pininfarina, Citroën’s designed by Bertone. German car makers also regularly work with the Italians, BMW (ao Bertone, Zagato), Mercedes-Benz (ao Coggiola), Opel (ao Bertone), or Porsche (ao Bertone, Zagato). Not only the large carmakers ask for help in Italy, but also small manufacturers like Artega and Bitter did.

This long history of car design has led to a large number of very unique creations. In addition to the many production cars, there are also very special coachbuild cars and showcars. Known and unknown cars. Unless you’re a Lamborghini aficionado or a total classic car buff, you probably don’t know much about the Lamborghini Bertone Marzal concept, unveiled by Bertone at the 1967 Geneva Motor Show.

Shortly after its Geneva presentation, the Lamborghini Marzal was driven publicly once, during the Monaco Grand Prix, not as a racer, but as a pace car. Prince Rainier III of Monaco walked the closed-off streets of his capital Monte Carlo. He stopped at the unique Lamborghini Marzal, and chose that as the car he, and his wife Princess Grace, would drive on their lap of honor to open that year’s Monaco Grand Prix.

What made the Marzal concept so unique is the huge glazed gull-wing doors that gave entry to the cabin of the vehicle. This also gave the concept an excellent all-round visibility.

One of the things that made the Marzal so unique was its amply glazed gull-wing doors, which allowed for easy entry into the cabin, as well as excellent all-round visibility. It’s those doors that served as inspiration for this Porsche Panamera Vistotal by Italian coachbuilder Castagna Milano, founded in 1849 by Carlo Castagna, famous for it’s ‘production’ Mini and Fiat creations.

The famous coachbuilder has just released these teaser images showing how the regular Panamera, as well the Sport Turismo version look like with massive carbon fiber gull-wing doors.

It’s a very distinguished look, that’s for sure. And as far as we can tell, the latch mechanism is positioned somewhere in the middle of the door and flush with the surface, while the handle itself comes out automatically when touched. The Atelier also states that the opening and closing of the door can be done automatically – from up close as well as remotely.

The door also features a two-tone aesthetic that blends in with the air outlet, featuring a special iridescent paint. Dubbed Vistotal, this mod can be applied to both versions of the four-door Porsche, with customers also able to choose bespoke interior designs with special materials and unique finishes.

In the end, the overall project took two years of planning and few months of work for Castagna Milano to have the car ready which is based on Panamera 4 E-Hybrid model.

More about the Porsche Panamera Castagna Vistotal soon here on Yakymour Car. Come into the amazing and beautiful world of Carrozzeria Castagna Milano.

 

 

 

 

Porsche Design 180

I believe that all of us know how a Porsche car looks like, but still many of us don’t know how does a Porsche perfume smell like. It is always impressive to owe a perfume from your brand’s favorite car. This autumn, Porsche Design 180 perfume shows up as a new luxurious accessory in the hands of manly-men. It is an elegant perfume with fresh hints to make it a worth fragrance for daily use, not just an occasional accessory. 

Porsche Design’s first perfume, The Essence, was introduced in 2008 with a successful feedback and then followed by other praised editions. Since then, the eponymous German design house launched modern, unique, and beautiful fragrances just like the exclusive and luxury cars they sell.

Created by perfumer Nicolas Beaulieu, the new masculine fragrance is a fresh/oriental perfume. Porsche Design 180 is an elegant yet masculine creation around unique and refined ingredients. Invigorating freshness of Lemon oil meets incisive spiciness of Cardamom for an explosive duo. Aromatic and spicy facets of Clary Sage oil and Black Pepper oil reveal a daring masculinity magnified by an energizing Iced Coffee cocktail. A refined and noble woodiness, expressed by a Cedarwood and Vetiver, contrasts with a rich Vanilla Bean scent for a memorable and addictive trail.

 

With a 180 degree turn, this distinctive bottle can be opened and closed refined. Technical twist, pure elegance and strong masculinity result in Porsche Design 180.

Porsche Design 180 is available as 50 and 100ml Eau de Toilette. 

Come into the world of Porsche Design….

 

 

 

 

Porsche Taycan starts the fight

Porsche is gradually getting ready for a new chapter. The Mission E, the pristine white concept car that was presented in Frankfurt in 2015, will be his first electric production car. In his final form he will be called Taycan.

The Porsche Taycan will be the first fully electric car of the iconic German sports car brand. It is expected that this model will be on the market next year, and should become a competitor of the Tesla Model S. The company says the new vehicle will look like a Porsche and drive like a Porsche. Porsche has also confirmed the Taycan will have a wagon-like crossover version available, too.

On paper, the electric four-door coupé is very promising. And also from the first screw to the last bolt, because Porsche pulls out billions to also keep the production process as environmentally friendly and people-friendly as possible. A serious investment that will all have to be recovered. With around 20,000 Taycans on an annual basis, Porsche believes it can be realized. A viable goal, given the volumes that Tesla realizes with his Model S. But then the price must also be perfect.

In addition to the iconic brand name, with the help of Rimac Automobili, De Taycan has one more important asset: the car can load 100 kilometers of action radius in four minutes. This would be the fastest charging time on the market, according to Porsche.

Porsche bought 10% of the company shares of Rimac Automobili. A smart move by the Zuffenhausers, because with the acquisition of a business interest Porsche gets access to the genius think tank of the just 30-year-old Mate Rimac, and that is now very useful. Rimac doesn’t only impresses with sickly fast, whisper-quiet cars, but also manages to convince other electrification techniques, such as fast-charging systems. Porsche was also interested in this, after ‘perfectionist’ Christian von Koenigsegg already knocked on Rimac with the question whether the Croatians want to supply the electrical systems for the Regera.

The promised loading time of the Taycan is faster than what Tesla promises at the network of Superchargers. Because there are other standards for fast chargers in Europe and the United States, it is sometimes difficult to compare apples with apples.

The Dutch site EV database gives the following estimate for the charging speed of a Tesla Model S P100D of 150,000 euros: to get from 10 per cent to 80 per cent battery capacity (increase the range from 49 km to 388 km) 40 minutes is required with a fast charger, where a so-called phase 3 connection is required.

For the Porsche Taycan EV Database gives the estimate that boosting from 10 percent to 80 percent (range from 42 km to 332 km) can be done in no less than 15 minutes. This would indeed be considerably faster than the Tesla Model S. The range of the Taycan on one battery will average 415 km.

This loading speed is only available at Porsche’s own charging stations. They come from Porsche dealers around the world, although the exact locations are far from known. Porsche promises that the Taycan has about 600 horsepower and 100 km per hour in 3.5 seconds.

The maximum range of the Model S is slightly higher than that of the Taycan, but Porsche thinks with the much faster loading time, that this is something that potential buyers attach great value to.

In the interior Porsche will handle the necessary high-tech properties, such as a digital control panel that follows the movements of the driver. Furthermore, the Taycan gets all kinds of gadgets to simplify driving, such as a parking function. The car will probably be able to drive traffic on its own.

The Porsche Taycan is expected to be on the road by the end of next year. So much brainstorming has already been done about its pricing. Porsche ultimately comes to a tariff that probably lies between that of the Cayenne and that of the Panamera.

So far, Tesla hasn’t had a ton of competition (no offense to Nissan, Chevy and others). But with Porsche entering the mix with a real stud, only one thing’s for certain: This race is about to get exciting.

 

 

 

 

Mark Webber is new face of Porsche Design Fragrances

Australian racing driver Mark Webber has signed on as the face of the Porsche Design Fragrances campaign for 2015/16. Webber retired from Formula One racing after 12 years in 2013, but has rejoined Porsche in the LMP1 class of the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2014, which he took part in on 13 June. The former Formula One driver will this weekend contest the 24-Hour race of Le Mans along with fellow drivers Timo Bernhard and Brendon Hartley in a Porsche 919 hybrid.

The Porsche Design Fragrances scents are elegant and have a strong character, They emphasise my personal style and are a perfect match — both on and off the track.

Mark Webber

Specifically, Webber will feature in the campaign for Porsche Design Titan. If you’re curious as to what the scent, Titan, smells like, it is described as fresh and masculine with notes of grapefruit and cedar wood. And in keeping with the functional elements of the brand, the purist high-tech flaçon is strong and sleek, much like the racer himself.

The luxury brand Porsche Design was founded in 1972. Products are sold in the brand’s own boutiques, on their website, high-end department stores and selected specialist retailers.

Come into the beautiful world of Porsche Design.