Will this be what awaits a gas powered car in 25 years? (photo credit: CSK 911 C4S on Rennlist) Porsche recently announced involvement in a project to create a synthetic carbon neutral gasoline. Porsche calls them eFuels. As a sports car enthusiast with a deep interest in understanding the future of internal combustion engines, the …
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Revo Model Summary The Porsche 911 is a model that has been at the forefront of sports car design and performance for 60 years, while simultaneously honoring its forebears. Some lament it hasn’t changed enough, while others lament every change. And in the midst of this paradox the 911 manages to please just about everyone …
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Revo Model Summary The first Porsche road car to have turbo charging, the “930” 911 Turbo Carrera was first introduced in 1974, and arrived on US shores in ’76. Loud, lairy, and with (at the time) otherworldly performance, it is a benchmark car in automotive history. The 930 underwent many changes through it’s life cycle, …
The 2012 Porsche Cayenne S (958 / 958.1) that I picked up in the summer of 2020 is a reasonably well optioned example. It has the Premium Plus Package (PU3), which includes integrated power window shades for the rear passenger windows. I’ll pause here to give you a moment to lean back and be impressed. …
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German car manufacturers love creating works of engineering wonder, even if they aren’t the most economical solutions. Unfortunately, that can lead to some complications for owners 20+ years down the road. Case in point, the Porsche 911 Turbo built between 2001 and 2012 (covering both the “996” and “997” models) utilizes a complicated system of …
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Status: For Sale, By Owner Make: Porsche Model: 911 Turbo Carrera (930) Year: 1976 Color: Light Yellow Mileage: 56,300 VIN: 930680094 Title: Clear (MT) Engine: 3 liter, flat 6 cyl, turbo (930/50, ROW) Trans: 4 sp manual (930/30) Location: Bozeman, MT Shipping: Yes, Buyer’s Expense Revo Summary: An immaculate recent restoration of a mythical figure …
After almost 20 years on the road, it was time to refresh the suspension on my 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo. I decided to go to the aftermarket and to install a set of Ohlins Road & Track coil overs, along with Tarett Engineering drop links. What follows are my thoughts tracking my decision making, install, …
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Before reading on, you should know that I own a 996 Turbo. And I love it. That means that I am not only emotionally but financially vested in proving that the 996 variant of the 911 is a good car. It also means that I have a huge chip on my shoulder. And in turn …
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This beautiful example has SOLD at auction. While you’re here, please read more about it: The history of the Porsche 911 is mostly one of steady evolution. Each successive model incorporates substantial portions of its predecessor, and makes subtle improvements and changes to adapt with the times. However, the transition from 993 to 996* was …
Status: SOLD Make: Porsche Model: Cayman GT4 Year: 2016 Location: Los Angeles, California Mileage: 5,234 VIN: WP0AC2A86GK191577 Drivetrain: 3.8L 6 cyl, 6 speed manual, LSD Contact: info@revogarage.com Weissach is a small town in Germany with a population of less than 10,000. It is an obscure name to most Americans, unless, that is, you are interested in …
1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Coupe Look up “value” in Merriam Webster’s Dictionary, and the first definition you see is: “the monetary worth of something.” Keep scrolling down, and eventually you find the alternate definition: “relative worth, utility, importance.” That’s reflective of how many enthusiasts view classic cars; value is primarily defined by dollars and cents. …
