6 reasons why your car’s air conditioning may not be working | PCA Tech Tips
Here are a few things that you can do to maintain your system and, if your system isn’t working or cooling as well as you remember, help determine what the problem may be.
First Drive: Porsche 992.2 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid | Coupe, Cab, & Targa!
If the pundits are to be believed, the beginning of the end came with the 901 debut in 1963 when the flat-six-powered Porsche doomed itself as the porkier and less-pure follow up to the hallowed 356. It also might have begun when turbocharging entered the 911 lineup in 1975. Or maybe it was when flüssigkeitskühlung finally replaced luftkühlung in 1999 — but definitely the moment turbos infiltrated the lineup with the 991.2 in 2016.
Was 2009 the best year of the modern era for Porsche colors?
Even though the world was in the grips of a harsh recession, 2009 was a banner year for Porsche. The facelifted, or “dot-two” versions of the Boxster, Cayman, and 911 (997) were introduced, and the color choices were just sublime. Even though the majority of buyers still gravitated toward the safe choices like Arctic Silver, Black, or Atlas Grey, the choices for those willing to be adventurous were impressive. 2009 lacked only a non-GT bright orange choice and a non-metallic bright blue to be considered all but perfect. Here are a few of our favorites.
Why the Panamera Sport Turismo is the gorgeous, low-production Porsche we should all be shopping for
With the introduction of the refreshed Panamera for 2024, the enigmatic Sport Turismo long-roof is dead. Given the miniscule take rate for the first Porsche wagon ever, maybe we never deserved it in the first place. But it was gorgeous, rare, and now perhaps destined to be semi-collectible. Now seems like a good time to look for one.
1987 Porsche 924 GTP Tribute, 1999 911 Carrera, 2015 Carrera, or 2017 Carrera S? | Mart Fresh
Mart Fresh is a bi-weekly column in which we pick what we think are the "freshest" Porsches currently available, and then attempt to explain our reasoning. Up this week are a 1987 924 GTP Tribute, 1999 911 Carrera, 2015 Carrera, and 2017 Carrera S.
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My Le Mans 24-hour race experience
"I don't have the skills for this," I thought as I missed my braking point before the first chicane on the Mulsanne Straight. Squinting to see out of the 963’s small windshield through the night fog at 200 miles per hour is not easy. This Porsche prototype is a rocket ship, and everything flies by too fast. “My first lap at night could be my last,” I worried about my start to the PCA24.
Things YOU should inspect before a pre-purchase inspection | Porsche 911 SC Pre-PPI
Nathan Merz walks us through simple things we should inspect before we take a 1978-83 911 SC to a mechanic for a pre-purchase inspection. Much of what applies in this video applies to most air-cooled 911s — or any car, for that matter. So join Nathan as he points out areas to inspect on the exterior, interior, underneath the car, and during a test drive.
1978-1983 Porsche 911 SC: Everything you need to know
Porsche expert Nathan Merz gives us a full overview of the 1978-1983 911 SC, from body styles, year-to-year changes, helpful resources, and all kinds of things to look out for when you're in the market.
Porsche triumphs at The Glen
For the second year in a row, a Porsche Penske Motorsports car was first to take the checkered flag at the Sahlen's 6 Hours of the Glen. But this year, the victory would not be taken away.
Is the Porsche Cayenne GTS for those who don't want an SUV?
When the opportunity to drive a GTS arises, we’re not going to turn it down. Porsche mapped out a gorgeous four-hour drive that demonstrated the ability of the GTS to shine in both low- and high-speed corners, slower traffic, and, of course, highway speeds.
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It's okay for an ICE enthusiast to like an EV...
Recently I had the opportunity to drive a 2024 Taycan Turbo for a few days. I have never had a long-term drive with an EV before, so I was excited to be able to experience an EV in daily life. I know many out there are turned off on EVs due to politics and/or simply love the internal combustion engine, but hear me out. After spending time with the Taycan, I can see where Porsche EVs just might win the hearts of some ICE purists.
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PCA24 — The longest race event in PCA club history
PCA Sim Racing will host a first-ever 24-hour team endurance race June 29-30, 2024, at the legendary Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans. It will make history as the longest race ever held by the Porsche Club of America.
PCA Junior judge graduates to full concours judging at Birmingham Parade
The PCA Juniors program has held Junior Judging at Porsche Parade and Werks Reunion events for six years now. During that time hundreds of young Porsche enthusiasts have judged PCA member cars and provided trophies to the winners.
Why the base second-gen Cayenne might be the current Porsche four-door sweet spot
The middle child is always in danger of being overlooked. The E1 Cayenne (2003-2010) is loved for its trailblazer status, classic looks and affordability. The E3 (2018- date) is of course the current offering that is coming off a significant refresh in 2023. The E2 (aka, 958, 2011-2018), on the other hand, gets far less attention, and it’s really a shame. They’re fine-looking (particularly the E2.5, or 958.2, from model years 2015-2018) and well-performing SUVs that are also becoming bargains in their own right.
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My Birmingham PCA Juniors at Porsche Parade Experience
Growing up, Porsche was a household name that I had much exposure to. I was born at 9:44 PM, and my parents had a 1999 996 Carrera at the time. My grandfather is a Porsche enthusiast and has owned numerous Porsches such as a 1993 RS America, a 1989 Speedster, and a 2018 GT3. Also, my aunt and uncle named their dog Ferry after Ferdinand Porsche. Although I grew up around Porsches, I never truly understood what a big deal Porsches were until my grandparents took me and my brother to our first parade in 2022 at the Poconos. Now understanding this level of Porsche enthusiasm, I was even more excited to go to the 68th Porsche Parade in Birmingham, Alabama this year.
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