Innholdsfortegnelse for No. 192 i Total 911

Pleasantly, it looks like life might soon be returning back to normal – a new normal, granted, but there’s nevertheless plenty of exciting news coming out of Zuffenhausen to fill the 911 enthusiast with a tank full of optimism. No sooner had Porsche AG announced its factories at Leipzig and (crucially for the 911) Zuffenhausen would reopen, with production of its sports cars resuming, Porsche GB also announced a three-month extension on new car warranties for any customers whose warranties expired in the period of 1 March to 31 May. “A flash of excitement is most welcome and, reliably, it’s once again 911-shaped…” Then, just as Total 911 was sending this very issue to print, news filtered through that the 992 Targa is officially on its way: the new roll-hoop…

There’s a dent in the nose where Stewart Kay once backed his wife’s car into it, and a nick in the left flank where one of his kids hit it with a door. At the back, the bent overrider bar and dings in the engine lid betray the previous owner’s habit of parking by touch. Inside, the dash has four holes where a fan was once attached, while one of the back rests is still wearing the makeshift patch job that was used to cover up the damage caused by the Alsatian that mistook his master’s 911 for a chew toy. If you were a purist, you might marvel at the car’s patina. A cynic, on the other hand, would dismiss the old girl as having seen better days. Whatever…

p ahead, Total 911 Editor, Lee, U is having a very good day at work. How can I tell just from looking at the back of his head? Well, he’s behind the wheel of a genuine, first 500, M471 ‘Sport’ specification 2.7 RS, and no one can have a bad day when in the driver’s seat of such a legendary 911. It’s even finished in Grand Prix white with the blue side script and colour-coded Fuchs. With the sun glinting off the famous bürzel, it looks sublime. At this moment, I’d wager that I’m having an even better time though, and not just thanks to the glorious view of the original Rennsport shooting up the road ahead of me. You see, Lee may be at the helm of a 2.7…

As introductions to a new track go, this one undoubtedly registers at the ‘surreal’ end of the spectrum. I’m no stranger to learning unfamiliar circuits, but I don’t normally initiate myself to new surroundings quite like this. At the wheel of a 964 Carrera RS, I’m familiarising myself with Botniaring’s nine distinct turns, all the while battling 1.62 miles of damp Finnish tarmac soaked an hour or so earlier by an unseasonably heavy rainstorm. As if that wasn’t challenging enough, I’m attempting to keep up the pace with one of Weissach’s racing legends, Jürgen Barth. Yes, that Jürgen Barth, the man who has stood on all three steps of the La Sarthe podium, topped off by a victory in the 1977 24 Hours of Le Mans. Did I mention that…

‘Unprecedented’ is a word that’s been mentioned far too often in recent months, yet there’s no getting away from the fact coronavirus has heavily impacted every department of our lives in a way that was seemingly unimaginable at the back end of last year. We’re in new territory, with socio and economic ramifications not previously seen in our lifetimes. We already know Porsche has, like every other business, been affected by the pandemic, closing its production lines for several weeks through spring. This will of course impact delivery schedules for customers waiting on their new Porsche, but what about the rest of the 911 marketplace? How has it fared in the wake of such challenging conditions? Unbelievably, according to two of our most trusted specialists, things haven’t changed too much.…

Synthetic fuels an option for future 911s CEO Oliver Blume admits Porsche is exploring ways to maintain using a flat six engine in its 911 sports car Porsche CEO Oliver Blume has admitted to Total 911 for the first time that his company is exploring the use of synthetic fuels to power 911s of the future. “We have huge investments in combustion engines,” Blume remarked in a post-annual press conference discussion. Despite the Taycan launching in 2019 and Porsche clearly diversifying as a business, the 911 remains core to the company, as does internal combustion. Change is inevitable though, and Blume once again underlined the company’s position that the 911 will be the last model to hybridise, or go electric, if ever at all. Technology will play its part, Blume…

The story of Porsche having to rename its new 901 sports car after a legal challenge from Peugeot is now legendary. The French automotive company held the rights for a three-digit vehicle name where the middle digit was zero, and so the 901 name had to go. The 901 became the 911 on 2 November 1964, by which time Porsche had already built 82 vehicles of a total production run of 235 for that year. Those 82 cars were promptly rebadged, though in reality there are little differences between 901s and 911s built in 1964. However, these early 911s all share differences with cars from 1965 onwards. For example, the 901 features chrome horn grills with a four-screw fixing, while inside the African mahogany dashboard trim is bereft of the…

There’s a chuckle from the roadside as we hastily deploy the small soft top to protect ourselves from the sudden tropical rain, which is a daily occurrence in this part of the world. Akin to having a mere umbrella for its roof, this is not the only source of astonishment from my bemused passenger. “Why so few buttons?” Bo Tan asks as he absorbs the interior delights of our special Porsche Carrera. Of course, he is posing questions that pedestrians at the roadside would never think about because, more or less, only new cars can be found on these urban Chinese roads. This is no modern Porsche, but one from comparatively prehistoric automotive times in China, which only ended around 12 years previously. Not only is this particular Carrera a…

I think it is only appropriate to start this feature with the comments first muttered to me by this car’s current custodian, a Porsche collector and racer. “It is the most pure, brutal, rawest production Porsche I have ever driven in my life,” he says, and I can’t wait to find out if he’s right. This particular example started life as an original 993 GT2 Clubsport, stripped of any unnecessary interior comforts. There are no carpets, air conditioning, or sound deadening to speak of. The interior and roll cage is painted the same colour as the exterior, while safety equipment includes a driver’s harness, a battery kill switch and racing bucket seats. In place of the dual-mass flywheel, the Clubsport came with a clutch disc with torsional dampers, reducing weight…

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It was at the launch of the 991 Turbo in 2014 where Porsche revealed its new, modern approach to adaptive aerodynamics. Christened with a new acronym for us all to learn, PAA essentially brought active aero to the front of the 911, rather than just the back, with a pneumatically deployed chin spoiler. The 992 Turbo takes PAA further, with three modes now available: Eco, Speed and Performance. This allows the 992 Turbo S to tailor its aerodynamic character between minimal drag and maximum downforce, two characteristics that often serve to contradict one another. That active front chin spoiler is now split into three segments: front, left, and right. Inflated with the help of actuators (in a quicker time than previously), the flexible plastic of the front chin spoiler can…

TechArt has unleashed an array of aftermarket upgrades for the 992, including a switchable titanium sports exhaust, which saves approximately 40 per cent weight compared to the factory system. Carbon exhaust tips are available separately. TechArt’s new exhaust system works in harmony with its Techtronic engine management upgrade, which provides an additional 80hp to 992 C2S and C4Ss without a gasoline particulate filter. More info can be found at techart.com/911.…

Pandemic ramifications at Porsche Dear Sir, I fully recognise the fact you’d like to keep mention of “worldwide developments,” as you put it, down to a minimum in Total 911 – and rightly so. However, there are issues around logistics that Porsche is currently struggling to address with me, and so I was wondering if you could provide any additional information. I’ve had my eye on a 992 Targa for some time. I like the 992’s styling and think the Targa body is gorgeous – your spy shots in the magazine have only enhanced the want from my side! Judging by the timing of your spy shots at the start of this year, which suggested that production was imminent due to the fact the cars didn’t have any camouflage on,…

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It’s hard to believe the Porsche 959 is nearly 35 years old. Endowed with truly effortless performance and elegantly styled, it’s the original Porsche supercar (if you think modest of the 930 Turbo), a pioneering machine that has captured the imaginations of car enthusiasts across the globe ever since – and, as we shall find out, also mapped significant chapters of the 911’s own evolutionary journey. Although there is conjecture to the contrary, the 959 is a close relation of the 911 at the very least. With a flat six engine positioned past the rear axle, its layout is, crucially, the same, and even a quick look around the car will uncover various styling cues from Neunelfers of the time and thereafter. Consider it a Porsche 911 on steroids, then;…

Both road and race versions of the GT2 had several engine upgrades during production years. In 1998, the road car’s engine (Type M64/60 S) gained an extra 20bhp, now producing 450bhp at an unchanged 5,750rpm, while torque climbed to 584Nm at 4,500rpm. The race cars had an even richer history in terms of power upgrades: these could be ordered as a GT2 Evo from 1996. This engine (code M64/83) received upgraded camshafts, a new intercooler and KKK turbochargers. The result was 600bhp at 7,000rpm and 649Nm between 4,000 and 6,000rpm. Halfway through the 1996 racing season, the 96/2 GT2 was offered, taking the best upgrades from the Evo model and implementing them on the standard race car. The result was an engine that now produced 465bhp. In 1998, the M62/82…

911s in the data file are organised in rows according to release date, beginning with the very first model in 1964. Many models were available in Coupe, Targa and Cabriolet forms, with the option of automatic transmission. Here, data has been provided from the Coupe variants unless stated. All data here has been compiled, where possible, from Porsche’s own figures. General valuations This reflects the general market trend for a model’s used value compared to the previous financial quarter. The review for 2020 Q3 will be July. The review for 2020 Q2 was April. Ratings Each model is rated out of five in our half-star system according to their performance, handling, appearance and desirability.…

It is fitting that a man so intertwined with the 911’s story should join Porsche in 1963, the very year the 911 was born. Originally an apprentice mechanic at Zuffenhausen, Jürgen Barth followed in the footsteps of his father, Edgar, who raced for Porsche with notable success in the late Fifties and early Sixties. Barth Jr migrated to client racing support at Porsche, but also raced in his spare time. Combining his hobby with his day job would serve Barth well: not only was he fast, he quickly cultivated a reputation for being mechanically sympathetic with his race cars. This hadn’t gone unnoticed at Zuffenhausen, Barth going on to drive for Porsche at no less than 13 Le Mans races, finishing all but two – highlights include a class win…