Porsche News

For the very first time, the new Porsche 911 Targa models that go on sale in November will be available exclusively with permanent all-wheel drive. As with their predecessor (Type 996), the most striking feature of both of these elegant sports cars is the large glass roof and opening rear window.

In the new model year, which begins 1 August, the Boxster and Boxster S will be given more power and torque. Both these mid-engined sports cars will then offer even better road performance and low fuel consumption. Furthermore, the optional Tiptronic S transmission and the Sport Chrono Package have been given additional functions.

James Pickford and Tim Harvey were the winners as some tremendous racing wrapped up the 2006 Porsche Carrera Cup GB in front of a crowd of 33,000 fans at Silverstone on Sunday (15 October).

With the overall title Porsche Carrera Cup GB settled in favour of Damien Faulkner at Brands Hatch last time out, this weekend's final Porsche Carrera Cup GB races of the season at Silverstone (14/15 October) will be all about winning races, rather than thinking about championship points.

While Danny Watts took two impressive race wins in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Brands Hatch over the weekend (23/24 September), Damien Faulkner clinched the overall drivers' title and Phil Quaife secured the Pro-Am category crown.

Porsche will present four new models at the Paris Motor Show “Mondial de l’Automobile” (September 30 – October 15). The 911 Targa 4 (and 4S), the 911 GT3 RS, the Cayman and the Boxster (and Boxster S) with new engines will be making their debuts.

The all-action Indy circuit at Brands Hatch (Kent) is the setting for rounds 17 and 18 of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB this weekend and, in addition to Shane Lynch making his Porsche Carrera Cup debut, the overall title battle could also be resolved during what is the penultimate weekend of the season.

Damien Faulkner and Tim Harvey scored a race win each as tricky weather conditions hit rounds 15 and 16 of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Knockhill in Scotland over the weekend (2/3 September). A win and a second place for Faulkner has left him 41 points clear in the title chase with four races to run. Meanwhile, 1995 World Rally Champion and Scottish motorsporting hero, Colin McRae, enjoyed mixed fortunes on his Carrera Cup debut.

Porsche Carrera Cup GB racer Phil Quaife (Tonbridge) will take his Motorbase Performance Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car on to the streets of Edinburgh on the evening of Thursday 31 August.

The unique Knockhill track in Scotland is the spectacular setting for rounds 15 and 16 of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB over the weekend of 2/3 September.