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Porsche 911 Shines as Others Falter in Q1 2026
business9 hours ago

Porsche 911 Shines as Others Falter in Q1 2026

Porsche posted a mixed Q1 2026: the 911 surged in the U.S. with 3,826 deliveries (up 83% YoY) while global sales fell 15% and U.S. volumes slipped 12.5%. The decline is driven by the end of the 718 Boxster/Cayman line (only 206 units in Q1) and the planned phase-out of ICE Macan this summer. In the U.S., Macan, Cayenne, Panamera and Taycan also declined, though the Cayenne Electric is expected later this summer. A new 911 variant debuts on April 14, providing halo potential, but Porsche’s long-term health depends on replacing the 718 and combustion Macan amid broader EV adoption challenges.

via Road & Track|
#911#boxster-cayman#business
business9 hours ago

Porsche Phases Out Gas-Powered Macan Ahead of New EV Era

Porsche will end production of the gas-powered Macan by mid-2026, with the all-electric Macan carrying the nameplate until a conventional ICE successor arrives; in Q1 2026 the ICE Macan sold 10,130 units out of 18,209 Macan total, showing ICE still outpacing its EV sibling as overall Porsche sales fall US 12.5% and globally 15%. The 718 is discontinued, the 911 remains a bright spot, and Porsche plans a Cayenne Electric amid a cooling EV market and the sunset of US EV incentives.

via Gear Patrol|
#business#ev-market#gas-powered-macan
Porsche 930: How a Turbocharged 911 Earned Its 'Widowmaker' Nickname
technology12 days ago

Porsche 930: How a Turbocharged 911 Earned Its 'Widowmaker' Nickname

The Porsche 930 — the first production turbocharged 911 — earned the 'Widowmaker' moniker because its sudden turbo boost, light weight, short wheelbase, and rearward weight distribution could surprise inexperienced drivers, leading to crashes in less-than-ideal conditions. As turbo technology evolved, later 3.3L versions added power and higher top speeds, reducing the era’s handling surprises. Today, early 930s command high auction prices (roughly $220k for early models, with Turbo S variants starting around $270k), and some enthusiasts pursue modern restomods like Singer’s Turbo Study to capture the 930’s character without its notorious instability.

via Jalopnik|
#911#930#porsche
Porsche Reimagines a Camel GT Legend as a Modern 911 S/T
motoring15 days ago

Porsche Reimagines a Camel GT Legend as a Modern 911 S/T

Porsche Classic’s Sonderwunsch program has turned a 2025 911 S/T into a modern tribute to the 1972 Camel GT car, using Phoenix Red with Signal Yellow accents, matching the original’s wheel asymmetry with one-off Manthey Racing GT3 RS aerodisc covers, and adding subtle Camel sponsorship easter eggs inside. Power remains a stout 518-horsepower, naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six with a six-speed manual, though the build is not for sale and is offered as a commission project through Porsche Classic.

via Gear Patrol|
#911-s-t#camel-gt#motoring
Porsche's Sonderwunsch 911 S/T Salutes a Taboo Camel GT Legend
automotive16 days ago

Porsche's Sonderwunsch 911 S/T Salutes a Taboo Camel GT Legend

Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program custom-built a 2025 911 S/T inspired by a 1972 Camel GT Challenge racer (Equipe de Course Marc Dancose): Phoenix Red with Signal Yellow accents, Camel branding, and interior camel motifs; Manthey rear aero discs are included but not homologated for street use and must be removed for public-road driving; the livery uses flowing graphics rather than exact race stickers, and Porsche has not disclosed the customization cost.

via Carscoops|
#911-st#automotive#camel-gt-challenge
Porsche 911 Cooling: How Air and Oil Team Up in the Classic Era
technology18 days ago

Porsche 911 Cooling: How Air and Oil Team Up in the Classic Era

The article explains that classic air‑cooled Porsche 911s used a mix of air and oil cooling, with variations like engine‑mounted and early front-mounted oil coolers. Over generations Porsche added active cooling (radiator‑style oil coolers with fans) as horsepower grew, addressing stationary cooling needs, and eventually shifted away from air cooling as emissions and heat management became more challenging, leading to water cooling in later models.

via Jalopnik|
#air-cooling#front-mounted-cooler#oil-cooler
The Unbuilt Four-Door 911 That Preceded Porsche Sedans
technology19 days ago

The Unbuilt Four-Door 911 That Preceded Porsche Sedans

In 1967, a Texas dealer hired Troutman & Barnes to stretch a Porsche 911 S into a rare four-door, rear-hinged sedan—an early one-off that Porsche itself never built. The piece frames this quirky project within Porsche’s broader history of sedan efforts, including the 989 concept, the 928 four-door, the Mercedes-Benz 500E collaboration, the Audi RS2, and the Panamera.

via Jalopnik|
#911#four-door#porsche
Porsche's 911 Turbo S Hybrid Roars to 0-60 in 2.0s, Fights for Fastest with ZR1X
technology29 days ago

Porsche's 911 Turbo S Hybrid Roars to 0-60 in 2.0s, Fights for Fastest with ZR1X

Porsche’s 2026 911 Turbo S hybrid blasts from 0 to 60 mph in 2.0 seconds (with a 1-ft rollout) thanks to electrified turbochargers and a small electric motor, delivering 701 hp and blistering acceleration; at higher speeds the Corvette ZR1X closes in, but Porsche still stacks up well against historic benchmarks like the 918 Spyder while aiming for a 200 mph top speed.

via Carscoops|
#0-60#corvette-zr1x#hybrid
Porsche’s €4.7bn writedown caps profits as it pivots from EVs
business1 month ago

Porsche’s €4.7bn writedown caps profits as it pivots from EVs

Two large one-off charges in 2025—€2.7bn goodwill impairment and €2.0bn product realignment—drove Porsche AG's operating profit down 98% to €90m, as the group abandons its planned all-electric platform and re-emphasizes combustion engines and plug-in hybrids; underlying demand weakened with 15% lower sales and €32.2bn revenue, impacting VW Group and prompting broader job-cut plans.

via Euronews.com|
#business#electric-vehicles#goodwill-impairment
VW Plans 50,000-Job Cut Amid Profit Slump
business1 month ago

VW Plans 50,000-Job Cut Amid Profit Slump

Volkswagen Group will cut 50,000 German jobs by 2030 after net profit dropped 44% to €6.9bn in 2025, with revenue around €322bn and operating profit halved to €8.9bn, as geopolitical tensions, a China slowdown, and Porsche’s strategic shift weigh on results; the unprecedented job reductions go beyond 2024 agreements as the group seeks to restore profitability going into 2026.

via Euronews.com|
#business#china#layoffs
From Ashes to Asphalt: YouTuber Rebuilds Fire-Damaged Porsche 911 GT3 for $1
technology2 months ago

From Ashes to Asphalt: YouTuber Rebuilds Fire-Damaged Porsche 911 GT3 for $1

A fire-damaged Porsche 911 GT3 written off by insurers was bought for $1 by YouTuber Emelia Hartford. She documented a painstaking, authentic restoration—rebuilding wiring, control modules, and mechanicals, sourcing factory-spec parts, renewing the interior, and ensuring the car would drive as a true GT3. The project underscores hands-on craftsmanship and demonstrates that with time and expertise, a ruined machine can regain genuine performance and value, rather than becoming mere content.

via Luxurylaunches|
#911-gt3#car-restoration#emelia-hartford
sports2 months ago

Porsche Hits the Front Early in Rolex 24 At Daytona

Porsche led the opening six hours of the Rolex 24 at Daytona with the No. 7 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 ahead of the field, while the No. 93 Acura and No. 24 BMW pressed behind. AO Racing’s Jonny Edgar led LMP2, and GTD Pro saw BMW and Corvette near the front as Ferraris led the GTD class; the race featured five cautions and 55 of 60 cars still running as IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup points began to accrue.

via IMSA|
#daytona#endurance-racing#imsa