The first 911 Turbo was a nearly untamable brute that unapologetically punished inexperienced drivers who didn’t take its raw power seriously. However, those who possessed the right combination of skill, courage, and respect were rewarded with the most exhilarating driving experience of their lifetimes.
What may very well be the quickest and likely the last Porsche homologation special powered by a naturally aspirated engine, the upcoming 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS has its sights further than ever.
The Porsche 911 has been around for almost 60 years, so it's not surprising that it's the most loved nameplate from the German manufacturer. But I think the 356 deserves just as much attention. And not just because it was Porsche's first car.
A homologation special created to unleash the 911’s race car potential, the Carrera RS 2.7 was the first series-production, high-performance Porsche, and 50 years after its introduction, it remains one of the carmaker’s most influential models.
Gemballa Porsches and Mercedes-Benzes used to be all the rage back in the 80s, when the widebody craze had reached its peak, with flamboyant body kits and high-tech interiors were almost as coveted as the extra horsepower these monsters brought to the tuning game.