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The Classic 1987 Porsche 924

The bore and stroke was 3.94 x 3.11 in with a 151 cu. In. displacement. It had an impressive 158 hp @ 5,900 RPM and the power to weight ratio was 21.0 lbs per horsepower. The compression ratio was 10.2:1 with a torque of 155@4,500 RPM. It used the Bosch LE Jetronic fuel system which produced 2...

Guide To The 944 Porsche Engine

In order to use the technology Porsche paid Mitsubishi a fee of $8 per engine that that used this system. In 1985 the 944 underwent some body and interior changes. It also had the alternator upgraded from 90 amps to 115 amps. As well the oil sump capacity was changed, a larger fuel tank was ins...

Guide To The Gemballa Porsche

Do the math and you'll instantly realize the potential here. The power to weight ratio is comparable to what you'd find in the Skaife V8 super car but it's street legal. Picture this. Twisty, winding roads, on a warm day with dry pavement. Now that's a ride! 250 km/hr is no problem! But ra...

Guide To The History Of Porsche

1948: Ferry Porsche build's Porsches first sports car the 356 which is based on the VW parts. This roadster is the first to wear the Porsche name. 1949: The Torino Motor Show features the 12 cylinder Cisitalia race car with it's 385 bhp at 10,600 rpm. This car's top speed was an impressive 186 ...

Classic Old Porsches

The 911 remained the classic Porsche throughout time. The 911 Turbo offered the four wheel drive and the 959 4WD was introduced as a rally car. Porsche has had many highlights over the years so lets have a look at the history of the Porsche. 1948 - The first Porsche car with a 1086cc 30kW VW ...

Information On The Porsche 356

The original car used a tubular chassis with an 1100cc engine so it was both light and quick. The gearbox was designed by Frolich and Komenda designed the body of the 356. The original 001 raced at the Innsbruck city race and it won in the 1100cc class on its very first run. Not surprising! Th...

Porsche 356 Kit: The Real Deal

A 356 Speedster guarantees you superior performance and a whole lot of fun! The 354 was introduced in 1954 with a light weight model that was relatively bare bones. In no time it became an American race icon winning SCCA races and many others. And 50 years later in 2004 the Thunder Ranch 356 is...

All About The Porsche 904

They featured the four cam, flat four cylinder which was commonly used in racing cars like the 356 Carrera or 550 Spyder. Twenty of the 1965 models had a variation of the flat six cylinder engine found in the 911 car. And a few also had a flat eight. Surprisingly the race prepped cars weigh...

All About The Porsche 906

This was a carbureted engine although a few designed for the race track did have a fuel injection system as did the 8 cylinder engines. Another distinctive factor to the 906 was the testing it underwent. Unlike any other Porsche racing car the 906 was actually tested in a wind tunnel reaching ...

Guide To The Porsche 907

Then in 1968 the V8 and V12 where both banned on the track which left Ford and Alfa Romeo unprepared, and Porsche was hopeful that they would have a chance at the World Sportscar Championship as well as at the Le Mans. Porsche was extremely serious about winning this year, thus they had 4 cars ...

The Porsche 912E Is The Future

A nice added bunch of added features. This is a car that's easy and fun to drive. It corners wonderfully and zips through the winding roads at a comfortable 85 mph for hours on end. It has plenty of zip in town too. There's no problem darting in and out of traffic and staying the leader of t...

Guide To The Porsche 914

There's nothing fancy about the inside, in fact it is very basic. But it also has all the equipment you'll ever need. It features a nice large tach which remained popular in many models. It has the same transmission that's used in the 928 where you'll find first down and over to the left. ...

The Classic Porsche 914-6

The flat four cylinder engine was mid mounted and available in either 1.7 liter with 80 hp, 1.8 liter with 79 hp, or 2 liter with 95 hp. All three engines came with a five speed manual transmission. The true 914-6 was produced only for a very short time during 1970 to 1972 with only 3360 making ...

Information On The Porsche 917-30

The 917 also had four wheel disc brakes and a 5 speed manual transmission with an aluminum tube space. All models were right hand drive with a variety of different body configurations. The 917 was finally displayed to the public at the Geneva Auto Show in 1969. In 1970 a partnership arrangeme...

All About The Porsche 924

But Volkswagen changed their mind and dumped the project and since Porsche needed a replacement for the 914 they bought the design back from VW. It didn't take long for the executives at Porsche to realize there was a need for a high performance version of the 924. After all they had already exp...

The Porsche 928

And with shake ups come new idea. Ernst Fuhrman was one of the new executives to come on board as Managing Director. He was quick to recognize the popularity of the 911 was about to wane and he wanted to introduce a car to the market that would be not only a great sports coupe but also a luxur...

Guide To Porsche 928 Accessories

2. Car Bras If you want to dress your car up then a car bra is the perfect way to do that. Custom fit for just your car, available in a variety of colors, and ideal for many reasons. They not only spruce your car up they protect the front of your car from rock chips and debris off the road. ...

Porsche 928 History

1978: Engine displacement 4.5 L 16 Valves 219 hp 1979: Engine displacement 4.5 L 16 Valves 219 hp Battery box was integrated right into the body and the gearbox shocks were removed. 1980: Engine displacement 4.5 L 16 Valves 220 hp The front and rear spoilers...

Guide To The Porsche 935

The original engine was a 560 hp 2.85 L engine a version of the 3.0 L flat 6. The Porsche factory continued to work and develop the 935 to make it the optimum race car. 1977 saw a single turbo dropped for a double KKK unit and even the body got a bit of a makeover. The 1978 model is fondly re...

Information On The Porsche 944

It was a success right from the beginning but over the years several models become available including the 944S, 944S2, and the 944 Turbo. When first produced it had only the 2.5 liter engine but over time there were options which also included a 2.7 liter and 3.0 liter engine. Both the 94 inch...

Top Notch Porsche 944 Performance

It has manageable fuel consumption and looks great all the way around with a body style that has stood up against the changing times. The prices range considerable depending on the year, model, and options. You can find a 944 for as low as $5000 US and from there things just go up. What you nee...

Guide To The Porsche 951

Fast, elegant, stylish, sophisticated, and functional, are all words that describe this car well. The 944 Turbo was introduced in 1986 and immediately it was noticeable that this was a step above the rest. The smooth front end had the fog lights integrated into the bumper and the rear had a fu...

All About The Porsche 962

8 liter water cooled engine. But part way through the year the 3.2 liter engine was introduced. 1985 saw the 962C introduced and it was entered in the World Endurance Championship with the 3000 cc water cooled 750 hp engine. This engine was built to last only 26 hours4 hours for racing an...

Information On The Porsche 968

The 16 valve DOHC inline 4 cylinder aluminum block has plenty to offer with an amazing 236 HP at 6200 RPM. It has a compression ration of 8.3:1 and 13.1 lbs per horsepower. You can choose from a 6 speed manual transmission or 4 speed tiptronic. The independent front has lower control arm, spr...

All About The Porsche 993 Turbo

Interestingly the 911 never did see much flubbing. It was very practical compare to much of the competition because it had the 2 seats in the back. Even if they were small they were still useable which was more than much of the competition had. The 911 had many functional features over other ...

Guide To Porsche 996 Pedals

There is no clunks, jerks, or engine braking. It is a technique to use for both up shifting and down shifting. So now I bet you are wondering how you "blip" the gas. Well that's what is called heel and toeing. There are two techniques to accomplish this. You can practice both methods. ...

Porsche 996 Turbo Is The Future

This is a car that lets you do absolutely anything with it while maintaining a true feeling of security. You get superior everything - steering, brakes, motor, and upholstery to name just a few. This is one awesome piece of machinery! The 996 is a sports car through and through. And although b...

All About Porsche Accessories

The potential is really endless. Just as their cars are built with uncompromising detail so are their accessories. Accessories are made from top quality materials and are designed to last just like your Porsche. And your accessories can help personalize your car. So what types of accessories...

Some Porsche Apparel

The Hockenheim Pullover was inspired right from the race track. The Porsche Men's Motorsport Rugby Shirt is sporty and great for casual outings. The Bavarian Fleece Pullover is lightweight and super warm made from the highest quality polar fleece on the market. The Merino Wool Sweater With Neck Z...

Information On The Porsche Carrera C4

The higher the speed the more understeer you'll notice with the C4. With the C4 you'll feel the push when cornering but it doesn't get worse at higher speeds and in fact it feels rather secure because it is very easy to handle at the higher speeds. That means for a less experienced driver there ...

All About The Porsche Carrera RS Wheel

However just a couple of small changes and this engine was ready for the street. Mounted mid ship the V10 has a variable valve control with VarioCam, titanium connecting rods, and a twin flow aluminum intake manifold. These 605 hp gives you tire spinning at 435 pounds of torque. Combine that with...

All About The Porsche Cayenne

The Porsche engine has had substantial modifications. The Cayenne offers up four great engine choices. The 247 HP 3.2 L engine, the 335 HP 4.5 L engine, the twin turbo charged 450 HP 4.5 L engine, the Tequipment twin turbocharged V8 500 HP 4.5 L engine, and finally the twin turbocharged V8 520...

Information On The Porsche Cayman RS

And with this car is no turbo charge instead you get a finely tuned 3.4 liter six cylinder engine boasting a whopping 295 bhp but it is more likely to produce around 340 bhp. This car will do an impressive 0 to 60 mph in under five seconds. Now you have to admit that could be tough to beat. That'...

Information On The Porsche Caymen S

And the Sport Chrono package with built in lap time counter will be optional. Another option is ceramic brakes. If you aren't familiar with ceramic brakes you should be. These brakes are half the weight of stand cast iron brakes. You get exceptional braking power, less heat fade, and low brake...

All About Porsche Convertible Tops

2. Thread should match the color of the top 3. The seams should be properly sealed 4. The plastic windows should be properly sealed both dielectrically and with stitching 5. Plastic windows should be a minimum of .040 gauge 6. Nylon zippers are preferred over other options 7. Water re...

All You Need To Know About The Porsche Engine

From 1963 to 1969 it had a 2 L 6 cylinder engine. 2. From 1970 to 1971 it had a 2.2 L 6 cylinder engine. 3. From 1974 to 1977 it had a 2.7 L 6 cylinder engine. 4. From 1975 to 1983 it had a 3 L 6 cylinder engine. 5. From 1984 to 1989 it had a 3.2 L 6 cylinder engine. 6. From...

Some Porsche Information

After hiring the Japanese consultants Porsche produced their first Porsche that was absolutely flawless. In the past few years the entire strategy of Porsche has changed a lot. For example you won't find the parts made in Malaysia anymore. Yes if you have a peak under the hood of your older Por...

The Porsche Jacket

Nubuck Leather Jacket If you love the look and feel of a bush pilot's jacket then this great Nubuck jacket is certainly for you. The snug knitted cuffs and waistband keeps you nice and dry and the inner chest pocket is a great place to keep your wallet or other valuables. Porsche is subtly emboss...

Guide To The Porsche Key Chain

5. Women's Keychains There is a great selection of Porsche keychains that have that extra feminine touch. Who says you can't make your Porsche logo look girly. Whether you are looking for leather or something a little lighter there are plenty of choices. 6. Licensed Keychains When you buy...

Information On The 911 Porsche Motor

Let's have a look at the history of the Porsche motor: 1963 - The Frankfurt show saw the 2-litre 901 introduced which was the successor to the 356 Beetle-based engine. 1964 - The 901 was renamed the 911 after objections from 1965 - The RHD 911 becomes available in Britain and the economy ...

All About Porsche Mufflers

And you'll get that all impressive Porsche sound too! After all that's half the ride right? You can easily find OEM parts and aftermarket OEM parts and many of the sites even offer free shipping. Now that's a deal. And with so many reputable sites to choose from you can quickly find yourself s...

Classic Porsche Painting

At these high speeds you might assume many would have been killed but luckily only a few actually died. And Gary Doyle was an excellent painter who was able to capture the true essence of these early races. Here was an artist who painted the good, bad, exciting, and the ugly. Here was an artist...

Information On Porsche Pedals

Now the object is to keep the engine running at an optimum speed but regular shifting often causes a slow down referred to as engine braking. The right pedals can reduce this from occurring. Combine that with heel toeing and you'll be driving your Porsche like a race car pro. The engine revs ...

Guide To The Porsche Radiator

Most Porsche radiators use plastic tanks that are light weight with an aluminum core. The design works but it does become brittle and fragile with age. With age the plastic tends to become brittle and when it gets brittle it is more likely to crack which means you will be in the market for a new r...

Some Porsche Rebuilders

It also depends on what transmission or engine you are rebuilding. Not every local mechanic is going to have the right tools for your job. For example a Porsche transmission rebuild requires Porsche transmission jigs which won't be found in any old toolbox. In fact Porsche lists more than 100...

Is Your Porsche Repairable?

Porsche drivers were quick to recognize the potential of this peppy little car. The 1956 model has some small modifications but they were enough to see it win the Targa Florio road race hands down. In fact it embarrassed some of the competition who had no idea the Spyder was such a tough contend...

All About The Porsche Replica

Wouldn't we all love to own a true car from this era of classics? But for many of us that's simply not an option and that's where the other two options have such terrific potential. Although they are both duplications of the original a replica car is actually but together by the manufacturer and...

Beneficial Porsche Restoration Pointers

After a carb is rebuilt or used for many years that coating either wears off or is removed but you can buy an aerosol spray paint that will restore the original patina. 2. Emblems Some of the chrome emblems have withstood the test of time nicely but others have not fared so well. Start by c...

All About Porsche Safety Belts

Diest Safety makes a very nice retractable 3 point harness system that is very comfortable. It is also very convenient. If you think you prefer a lap belt step back and picture this. You're driving down the road chatting it up with your buddy when suddenly you're broadsided. Your last recoll...

A Guide To Porsche Seats

It was designed for comfort not functionality and the mount was far too flimsy to hold up under an impact. So what are your options? Well you could have the seat structure re-engineered which could be rather expensive or you could replace the seats with an aftermarket racing seat that is designe...

All About The Porsche Spider

The 547 engine arrived with its twin cam, twin plugs, and dual distributors creating terror among the ranks in its own class and even in the larger displacements. And if you can't afford the real deal there is some great news because you can always choose a replica or kit car. Sure it might no...

Information On Porsche Spoilers

Use the center console switch to raise your spoiler about of the way. When it is in the correct position remove the key and start your repair. Next you will need to remove the grill. It is held in place with 4 Allen head bolts which are located just under the grill piece on both sides of the...

Guide To Porsche Tools

The helical cut gears provided the ultimate in performance with a 20 PSI and 1000 cfrm maximum capacity. The serpentine belt routing was specifically designed to keep the rotation of all the accessories correct and to maintain the correct friction on the pulley. The air to water intercooler was ...

All About Porsche Tuning

3. Cobalt The Cobalt Boost gages are the highest tech gauges on the market providing you with extreme accuracy and performance above the rest. The black dial faces have white numbering and a nice blue accent. At night the blue light illuminates them. 4. BBS Wheels Here you'll get counte...

Porsche Vs Ferrari - What's The Difference?

4 L inline 4 engine with 163 bhp and 151 lb ft torque. It will do 0 to 60 seconds in 7.2 seconds with a top speed of 137 mph. The Ferrari 308 comes with a 2.9 L V8 engine with 240 bhp and 210 lb ft torque. It will do 0 to 60 seconds in 6.8 seconds with a top speed of 145 mph. It actually isn...

All About Porsche Wings

Today they are a leader in the industry and are recognized for providing first class products. 1. Hawk Car Spoiler Wing This wing tilt design is made from aircraft grade aluminum and allows for adjustment so you can optimize your down force. It is also offered in a single blade design and it ha...

Some Strut Braces For Porsche

It's really beneficial if you are running extra horsepower, larger wheels, or a really low suspension. 3. 942S, 944, 944S2, 968, and Turbo Built to the same specifications at the 911 or 964 but designed for the front engine mounts providing an amazing improvement to the handling of your car. ...

The Porsche Boxer: A Dream Come True

The seats are newly designed and the faux leather is impressive. There's nothing left inside from the previous Boxster at all. The new ergonomics are also very impressive with a real comfy feel and lots of room. The steering is easy to adjusted to your height whether you are tall or short and th...

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