Official: This is The Limited Edition 911 R + This Porsche Has No "Nannies" + 8

Published: Tue, 03/01/16

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Pelican Parts. Everything you need to Do It Yourself
Our Favorite Porsches on eBay: Volume 43
favorite porsches ebay
We've been compiling the best Porsche models on eBay for about a year and a half now, and we've seen some pretty astonishing cars pop up now and again. There is some great new stuff every two weeks, so check back often. We've tracked down five more exciting Porsches for you nice people to purchase today, and with spring just around the corner, we thought it'd be a great idea to showcase a few Spring inspired models for you to bid on or purchase. Some of these cars could be great collection investments, while others might prove to do more financial harm than good.
7 Questions With Porsche's "Master of Race Tracks" Hermann Tilke
Hermann Tilke
Most Formula 1 fans are familiar with Hermann Tilke, or at least familiar with his tracks. As the founder of Tilke Engineers and Architects, Tilke and his firm are but one of four designers recognized by the FIA. His designs include tracks like Sepang International Circuit, Bahrain International Circuit, Shanghai International Circuit, Istanbul Park Racing Circuit, Valencia Street Circuit, Marina Bay Street Circuit, Yas Marina Circuit, Korea International Circuit, Circuit of the Americas and the Sochi Autodrom. In addition to these, Tilke designed Porsche's test track at their Leipzig plant and is now Porsche's go-to designer for their new Experience centers. In this post, Hermann answers 7 quick questions explaining the nuts and bolts of designing a Porsche Experience Center track.
This Porsche Has No "Nannies"
Porsche no nannies
Porsche Cartoon
Porsche Cartoon 61
If you enjoy these Porsche cartoons (or any of our other posts for that matter) we would love it if you would take a minute to share them with other like minded individuals.  All you need to do is click here, or on the image above, and then share it by selecting any of the social network buttons you find on the side and bottom of the post. 
Guy Inherits Porsche Because His Uncle Doesn't Want His Ex-Wife To "Get Her Grubby Hands On It"
Porsche 930 widowmaker
Pelican Parts. Everything you need to Do It Yourself
Book Review: The Porsche 924 Carrera - Evolution to Excellence
Porsche 924 Carrera book review.
This is the story of an incredible and very rare model. Road tests examined the 210bhp, 150mph road car’s performance, magazines hailed it as one of the greatest Porsche ‘specials,’ and rumor says that the last front-engined models could have threatened the sales of Porsche’s flagship 911, causing the front engined 968 model to be ‘killed off.’ From its early conceptual phase and the 924 Rally Turbo of 1979, to the prototype 924 GTR/P that tested at the Paul Ricard Circuit and went on to place sixth at Le Mans in 1980, this book records the model’s evolution to excellence, based on extensive research in Porsche AG’s own archives. It covers the 406 Homologation models, built to qualify for Le Mans, and the 59 very special competition models, as well as the 17 GTR racing models. With race details covering Europe and the USA, from the Sports Car Club of America production D racers, to the GTO and Trans Am class 924 GTRs of the mid-80s, this is the first time that the full history of this rare supercar has been told.  Learn more in this post.  Or, jump over to Amazon to pick up a copy for your library before this limited edition volume is sold out. 
Project Boxster Clubsport Part 12: Our Project Takes A Hit, Literally!
Project Boxster Clubsport, Part 12
For those of you following our progress over the last 18-months, Project Boxster Clubsport has gone through a myriad of cosmetic, weight-saving and handling changes.  Recently we suffered a bit of a set-back when our Porsche was hit while parked. Fortunately, the person that did the damage was decent enough to leave their contact details and insurance info, so now we find ourselves pondering how to move forward. Instead of looking at this as an obstacle, it's an opportunity. An opportunity to start fresh and we want your thoughts.  Read through this installment and weigh in with your opinions on where we should go next with the car. 
This Is The Porsche 911 R
Porsche 911 R
For those of you that saw the leaked pictures from yesterday, they turned out to be spot on.  Some of the specs, however, were off. For those of you that didn't see them, these are the first "official" pictures of the all new, limited edition 911 R.  We have full specifications, technical details, video and country specific pricing and availability in this post.  
Porsche's Mission E: How It Was Designed
mission e design process video
By now most of you are familiar with Michael Mauer and his work with Porsche's design DNA. The work that he, and his team of more than 100 designers, model builders and CAD-specialists, engage in defines Porsche's identity. His designs are both polarizing (the Panamera) and elegant (the 991). Mauer became head of Porsche's design department in 2004. Now, 12 years later, his pen has shaped every model in Porsche's lineup giving each a distinct, 21st century look. As Porsche looks to the future, his work is again at the forefront with the Mission E, Porsche's first all electric concept. This short film gives us a glimpse at how Mauer and team walk the fine line between established Porsche identity and progress that determines both the success of a new model as well as the brand's worldwide perception.

Behind The Wheel of the 911 GT3 RS With Walter Röhrl
  Behind the wheel of the 911 GT3 RS with Walter Röhrl
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