Minichamps, 400065031, 1/43. PORSCHE 356 CABRIOLET – 1954 – BLACK Limited edition 1008 pcs., release May 2012
Porsche motorsport around the world
Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, IMSA Performance Matmut: Raymond Narac, Patrick Pilet, International GT-Open, Algarve
European Le Mans Series: One-two for Porsche customers in Le Castellet
Intended only as a test outing for Le Mans under race conditions, the Belgian ProSpeed Competition squad yielded victories at the six hour race in Le Castellet (1 April). Marc Goossens and Maxime Soulet (both BEL) promptly won the GTE Am class in the 2011-spec Porsche 911 GT3 RSR. Anthony Pons, Raymond Narac and Nicolas Armindo (all FRA) made the double victory perfect for Porsche customers in the 911 GT3 RSR of IMSA Performance Matmut.
Porsche motorsport around the world
Porsche 911 GT3 R, Exim Bank Team China run by Muehlner Motorsport, Matt Halliday, Mike Parisy, FIA GT1, Zolder
FIA GT1 World Championship: Win for Mühlner Motorsport after tyre poker
With a Porsche 911 GT3 R campaigned by Exim Bank Team China run by Mühlner Motorsport, Matt Halliday (NZL) and Mike Parisy (FRA) won the second of ten rounds of the FIA GT1 World Championship at Zolder in Belgium (22 April). Two courageous decisions set the course for victory: the team sent start-driver Halliday out on the drying track with wet tyres – and in lap two the expected rain shower arrived. When Parisy took the wheel, the team switched to slicks for the still wet circuit – the track quickly dried up.
Beautifull model?
This is a beautifull miniature model of the Porsche 911, if we can believe the (Japanese) box. This model is made in 1982 in Japan. The wheels are turning, the model can drive by on its own power. How? Continue reading
Porsche gadgets
Collecting “things” from Porsche is finding the most strange items. These are on Ebay, tea- or souvenirspoons. With the Porsche tractor and the logo.
Found in the eby shop of ‘the Pinman’.
Porsche at the Mazda Raceway Laguna seca
Porsche: every day sporty driving fun
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Power that holds its value: premium vehicles for everyday living and the race track Driving a Porsche is a very special blend of rationality and pleasure: the combination of peak performance and sportiness with efficiency and practicality across the entire … Continue reading
Stamps with Porsche
Collecting everything about Porsche is fun, you get a lot of rarities. Similarly, postage stamps. There are countries with big series like Nevis (an island) and Grenada.
Stamps of types as the 911, 356 and 904 are popular. But also the 928 and other Porsche cars. Continue reading
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup race in Barcelona cancelled
The third round of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, which should have taken place as support to the Formula 1 race in Barcelona/Spain, has been cancelled due to safety reasons. The Porsche One-Make Series Organisation came to this decision after deformations were found on some of the vehicles’ rims at the prestart to the race. Porsche Motorsport is working on finding a solution with all parties involved.
Round four of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup takes place on 27 May in Monaco.
The Porsche museum is sending its classic cars to the Mille Miglia
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The Museum on Wheels is on the road in Italy from 17 to 20 May 2012 The legends are under starter’s orders: from 17 to 20 May 2012, the Porsche Museum will be covering the legendary thousand miles of the … Continue reading
American Le Mans Series, round 3 in Laguna Seca,USA
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Challenging six hour hunt in the hills of Monterey The Laguna Seca Raceway in the hilly landscape of Monterey, one of the most beautiful race tracks in the USA, hosts round three of the American Le Mans Series on 12 … Continue reading
PORSCHE 904 GTS 1964 Japan Grand Prix #1
Ebbro, 44709, 1/43, Porsche 904 GTS 1964, Japan grand prix #1
Rare Porsche 356 by Homann in 1/43
Circa 20 years old, a handmade 356 America roadster in scale 1/43 made by Homann. Manfred Homann made this model and some other variations of this famous car. On this picture a very rare, only 7 produced, with working head- and rearlights. Click here fot the other Homann models.
Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland, round 4 on the Lausitzring
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Commanding second win of the season for Sean Edwards A perfect start and blocking line heading to the first corner – this was the recipe that Britain’s Sean Edwards (Team Deutsche Post by tolimit) used to claim his second win … Continue reading
World Endurance Championship, round 2 in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
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Porsche success after cliff-hanger finale in the Ardennes A successful dress rehearsal for the 24 Hours of Le Mans: In a nerve-racking cliff-hanger finale, Porsche works drivers Marc Lieb (Germany) and Richard Lietz (Austria) of the Felbermayr-Proton squad won the … Continue reading
Porsche Panamericana in 1/43 and 1/87
Porsche Panamericana at the Porsche museum
The Porsche Panamericana is an automobile produced by Porsche AG. It was designed by Dutchman Harm Lagaay (designer) and Ulrich Bez (technical director) to renew the design of the 911. Lagaay was known for his work in Porsche’s Weissach R&D center from 1970 to 1977 as a member of the Anatole Lapine design team that designed the 924. He also worked for Ford to develop the design of their models Escort, Sierra, and Scorpio and for BMW Research and Technology developing the BMW Z1 in 1985. Continue reading
Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland, round 3 on the Lausitzring
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Nicki Thiim wins his favourite race again His dream start was the key to success: Taking up race three of the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland from second on the grid, last year’s Lausitzring winner Nicki Thiim (Denmark, Hermes Attempto Racing) … Continue reading
PORSCHE 356 B COUPE – 1961 – BLACK L.E. 1008 pcs.
Minichamps, 400064301, 1/43, PORSCHE 356 B COUPE – 1961 – BLACK Limited edition 1008 pcs., release May 2012
PORSCHE PANAMERA S HYBRID – 2011 – SILVER METALLIC L.E. 1008 pcs.
Minichamps, 400068250, 1/43 PORSCHE PANAMERA S HYBRID – 2011 – SILVER METALLIC Limited Edition 1008 pcs., release May 2012
red dot award bestows quality seal on Porsche design
Porsche 911 Carrera wins “red dot award: product design 2012”
The Porsche 911 Carrera has been awarded the prestigious “red dot award: product design 2012” for its unique functional and emotional design. The design icon wowed the 30-strong international jury of experts with its unique design language combining innovation and tradition, power and elegance. In the course of the competition, the 911 prevailed against more than 4,500 product designs from 58 countries. Continue reading