The comic idol Michel Vaillant has been winning races for over sixty years. His creator, Jean Graton, invented an entire family cosmos around its protagonist. A story that echoes through real life: the plot of Michel Vaillant is closely linked to the life of Philippe Graton, son of the famous comic author.
In the autumn of 1950, the first Porsche sports cars arrived stateside, marking the beginning of a success story that reached new heights over the past decade.
Persistent rain, accidents, race red-flagged for almost nine hours: despite the most difficult conditions, Porsche and its customer teams brought six of the seven 911 GT3 R across the finish line at the 24-hour race on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife.
The duel for the championship crown in the Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup remains gripping to the end. Clinching second place in the sprint and a victory in the main race on the virtual Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, Joshua Rogers has pushed the title decision out to the season finale at Monza.
More than 30,000 people work for Porsche, all from different backgrounds and each with a different job to do. No matter what the role – engineer, HR specialist, programmer – each member of the team has the same goal: to continue the path that company founder Ferry Porsche took decades ago, with passion and pioneering spirit. Here, the men and women of Porsche give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of their work, from their own unique perspective, as well as the lowdown on current developments.
With so much of the world urged to stay home and save lives during the current crisis, Porsche Newsroom has launched a new series of automotive masterclasses designed to help you sharpen your skills from the comfort of your homes.
9:11 Magazine Episode 15 presents the new Porsche 911 Targa in three parts: The virtual world premiere of a Porsche classic. The development of the vehicle concept by 911-creator F. A. Porsche. And: the exclusive edition of the new 911 Targa from the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur.
The Porsche 911 with the Targa roll bar became the first series safety-convertible in the world in 1967. Continuous refinement of its roof and body make the Targa concept as fascinating today as it was back then.
World premiere for an iconic model: The latest generation of the Porsche 911 Targa makes its debut in the virtual world. Product line director Frank-Steffen Walliser shows what the new 911 Targa has in store.
With concept-car looks and mindblowing performance figures the Porsche Taycan Turbo S is a headline grabber of note. Taycan Turbo S: Electricity consumption combined 26.9 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions combined 0 g/km (as of 08/2020)
A high-revving mid-engine maxes out the sound and charm of the 718 Cayman GT4. 718 Cayman GT4: Fuel consumption combined 10.9 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined 249 g/km (as of 08/2020)
Overly firm ride aside, the new GTS continues the Cayenne’s reign as the best large SUV for drivers. Cayenne GTS Coupé: Fuel consumption combined 11.4 – 11.2 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined 260 – 256 g/km (as of 08/2020)
The new Porsche Cayenne GTS has a lower set-up to boost handling. Cayenne GTS: Fuel consumption combined 11.4 – 11.2 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined 260 – 255 g/km
The version we tested demonstrates how Porsche continues to blur the lines between its 911 and crossover models. Cayenne Turbo Coupé: Fuel consumption combined 11.4 – 11.3 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined 261 – 258 g/km (as of 08/2020)
Fifty years ago, Steve McQueen began shooting his movie epic “Le Mans”—the most famous film sequence featuring a 911. Today, the new Porsche 911 would likely be perfectly cast for the role.
The Taycan is recognizable as a Porsche at first glance. It consistently transfers the brand’s design language into the world of electric cars—and will shape that world.
The head of the Taycan model range knows every centimeter of the first fully electric sports car of the Porsche brand. Here he explains his love for the Taycan.
Porsche pilot Lars Kern puts the Taycan to the ultimate test—on the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife.
Consumption
9.2 – 8.5
l/100km
210 – 194
g/km
718 Boxster S
Fuel consumption/Emissions*
Fuel consumption* combined 9.2 – 8.5 l/100km
CO2 emissions* combined 210 – 194 g/km
0
l/100km
0
g/km
28
kwh/100km
Taycan Turbo
Fuel consumption/Emissions*
Fuel consumption* combined 0 l/100km
CO2 emissions* combined 0 g/km
Electric power consumptions* combined 28 kwh/100km
10.9 - 10.2
l/100km
249 - 232
g/km
718 Spyder
Fuel consumption/Emissions*
Fuel consumption* combined 10.9 - 10.2 l/100km
CO2 emissions* combined 249 - 232 g/km
9.2 – 8.5
l/100km
210 – 193
g/km
718 Cayman S
Fuel consumption/Emissions*
Fuel consumption* combined 9.2 – 8.5 l/100km
CO2 emissions* combined 210 – 193 g/km
0
l/100km
0
g/km
28.5
kwh/100km
Taycan Turbo S
Fuel consumption/Emissions*
Fuel consumption* combined 0 l/100km
CO2 emissions* combined 0 g/km
Electric power consumptions* combined 28.5 kwh/100km
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