The 73rd running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring was a dream come true for Porsche fans, but it wasn’t easy, and it wasn’t guaranteed. Three minutes into the opening practice session, the GTP No. 6 Porsche Penske Motorsport (PPM) 963 stopped on the track at turn six, bringing out a red flag. The team determined it was a software problem and felt confident they had a fix.
The attendees and entrants were grateful for the opportunity to show and enjoy the cars in beautiful and dry weather. There were quite a few top-notch Porsches on display and this article could easily be two to three times longer. Deciding which ones made the cut was difficult, but here are some of the most interesting Porsches on display this year.
Earlier this year, Motor1 published a story about manual transmission take rates for Americans in 2024. The automotive news site contacted every major automaker that still offers a row-your-own gearbox on any model and, perhaps unsurprisingly, Porsche posted some strong numbers: 37% for the 911, and 43% for the 718 Boxster and Cayman.
