By Ben Selby Its really hard to imagine Porsche without the 911. When it was launched in 1964, Porsche was keen to cement the 911 as the company’s halo model. However, the 911 did not get off to a flying start straight away. Many accused Porsche of moving upmarket too soon, neglecting buyers who wanted a new variation of the …
By Ben Selby Spoilers. Love them or loathe them, one cannot deny the impact they have had on car design. Some are deadly serious, existing solely for the purpose of providing downforce or aerodynamic aids. Others, well they are just for the sheer fun of it, something completely unnecessary, but still cool to look at. Throughout the history of motoring, …
When Dr Ferdinand Piech’s Porsche 917 first turned a wheel in anger, the world of sports car racing was never quite the same. Circuits like Spa, Sebring, Daytona, the Nurburgring and of course, Le Mans, cemented the all-conquering 917 as as one of the greatest Porsche racing cars ever. When the 917 was prepped for competition in the “no holds …
