Flatsixes Goes to the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance + The RUF Rodeo is a Carbon Fiber Take on the Safari 911

Published: Sun, 03/15/20

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THE RUF RODEO IS A CARBON FIBER TAKE ON THE SAFARI 911

Since registering as a manufacturer in the late 1970s the creations of Alois Ruf have avoided, at a legal level, being Porsche 911s. Though they may look like 911s, often sound quite like 911s, are made of 911 parts, and probably even smell like 911s the pfolks from Pfeffenhausen are distinct from those in Stuttgart. Since launching their carbon …

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FLATSIXES GOES TO AMEILA ISLAND: THE BRUMOS MUSEUM

The new Brumos Collection in Jacksonville, Florida has not been open long, but it is already one of our favorites. Obviously that is going to be true, because it's packed to the rafters with some of Porsche's best race cars over the years. Thankfully, while in town for the Amelia Island festivities, Brett Sloan of Sloan Motor Cars got an …

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VONNEN PERFORMANCE BUILDS THE HYBRID 911 THAT PORSCHE WON’T

The Vonnen Shadow Drive system of aftermarket hybrid power addition for 991 and 981 Porsches (as well as 997.2 and 987.2) is as seamless as it is incredible. With an extra 150 horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque added to your Porsche, while not affecting your tailpipe emissions or fuel economy in the least, this hybrid system adds all kinds of fun …

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THIS 993 GT2 REPLICA IS THE EPITOME OF A MODERN CLASSIC PORSCHE

https://youtu.be/Rf34n2rxzUI When Porsche opted for water cooling in the late nineties, many were affronted. Some would go on to enjoy the merits of this technology then and there, but there's no denying that with the 996 Carrera, the styling, size, and feel of the car had changed in an uncomfortable sort of way. Gone were the tiny windscreens, …

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FLATSIXES GOES TO AMELIA ISLAND: WERKS REUNION

Every year the Amelia Island Werks Reunion seems to get bigger and bigger. Though it started in California during Monterey Car Week, it's a welcome addition to the Amelia Island festivities. With hundreds of Porsches from all across the nation coming to enjoy a shared love of the brand, this show has grown into something truly beautiful. Our friend …

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FLATSIXES GOES TO AMELIA ISLAND: DAY 1

There is a gorgeous little fantasy land just over the border into Florida from Georgia, nestled on the coast in Nassau county. The sunrises are tremendous and the sunsets are to die for. Every year for a few days some of the best cars in the world unite on Amelia Island for a slew of activities from the high-end auction houses to the world famous …

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