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Find Porsche news from today and latest stories covering Porsche cars from expert Torque News reporters. Since 1931, Porsche has been designing cars for the people. Starting out as a small vehicle development and consulting company, they designed vehicles for the German government before and during WWII. From tanks and equipment to the Volkswagen Beetle, Porsche has had its place in history. Porsche’s first complete car came from the underpinnings of said Beetle, and became the 356. Porsche continued developing cars for motorsport and eventually the rest of the world. The company found huge success in the 911 model of 1968. Porsche is renowned for designing their automobiles with quality, refinement, and performance.

Porsche now offers a wider range of cars from the iconic performance in the 911, to the spacious Panamera sedans/wagons, and the luxurious Macan and Cayenne SUVs. The 718 Cayman and Boxster models are the entry level sports cars for Porsche and are getting ever so good over the years along with the new electric Taycan which leads Porsche into a new era of innovation.

On Torque News, we post daily news reporting regarding the various layers of Porsche’s lineup and give you a view on the latest news from the brand. We’re committed to sharing creative topics that will intrigue enthusiasts and inform buyers.

Follow Toque News Porsche reporter Max Larsen on Twitter at @maxlarsencars for daily Porsche coverage and send him Porsche tips.

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Porsches, especially 911s, are put on a pedestal for being so pure, causing people to refrain from heavily modding them. But in modern days, the 911 can be a template for a creative mind.
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With the release of the Taycan, Porsche’s Exclusive Manufaktur has become bigger and more active than ever, and now the warehouse is wrenching on Porsche 911s.
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In past weeks, a plethora of spy shots, articles, and secret news has been spilled on the Turbo Models of the Porsche 911, we’re going to try and make sense of the mania.
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When the new arises, the old tends to slowly fade away. The Porsche Macan could soon be getting the full next-gen treatment from Porsche’s EV department.
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Now that multiple real-world tests have surfaced, we rethink the Porsche Taycan’s capabilities as something more than just a really fast EV.
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With just about 5 months until the clock starts running at France’s most famous circuit, Porsche has named their warriors going to battle in the GTE Pro class at Le Mans. And we’re eager to see what happens.
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The entry-level bros, Porsche Cayman and Boxster, have been subject to the less-than-911 treatment for a while now, but both the 718 Spyder and GT4 have proven to be fantastic track cars. It seems that Porsche has finally given in.
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Four years after the release of the Porsche 911R we look back on the bad decisions that resulted in a really good car.
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We don't often get special edition Porsches aside from the GT division, and the new 2020 Belgian Legend Edition 911 is the first one of its generation.
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Porsche has prioritized racing over the years with a determination like no other. Here are some of their legendary designs that car enthusiast have idolized for decades.
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Bigger batteries for electric cars mean more weight. But conventional automakers haven't developed batteries that are as light and cheap as Tesla's.
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Discover the 356 Zagato Coupe Porsche that never was, until now.
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In recent years, a resurgence has come about from the depths of car owners’ nostalgia, stemming from a love for the analog sports car experience. You can blame that for why you see every 85’ guards red 911 Porsche Carrera for sale on bring-a-trailer for 85,000 big ones. Not to discredit the purity and timeless lines of a G series 911, however, it does depress the kids that grew up in the 70s and 80s who see their poster child drifting further out of range every year.
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If having the first electric Porsche wasn't cool enough, now you can spec your Taycan to be completely unique.
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Porsche and the brand Aimé Leon Dore have come together to recreate a 964 Carrera with a complete custom restoration. This is a significant collaboration resulting in one-of-a-kind 1990 Porsche Carrera 4.


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Porsche's 8th experience facility will be a dream destination like no other.
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We discuss the ever so anticipated Porsche 992 GT3 RS track machine and the recent clues that Porsche has left behind for car enthusiasts.
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Pictures indicate that Porsche has a Taycan Wagon coming, and we hope it drives as good as it looks. here is a look at the Porsche Taycan variant.
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Now that Chevy has the mid-engine C8 Corvette platform, it would be no surprise that GM would be benchmarking the Porsche for performance as variant Of C8 Corvette is seen in camouflage with the Nurburgring King GT2 RS.
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The 914 came in a wild time for Porsche as a company. Here, we discuss how it got lost in the storm of the 1970s and what it could have been if it survived.
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If you want to buy a Porsche and need 4 or more full size seats, you will most likely be deciding between the Porsche Cayenne and Porsche Panamera.
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If you thought Porsche Targa was the cool unique 911 of the Bunch, think again and consider the Speedster. How did it come about?
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In the 1990’s, aside from them making decent cars, Porsche was in deep financial trouble. Now they are among the most successful brands in the world. Here’s how the company from Stuttgart dug themselves out of bankruptcy.
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Homologation cars are an interesting thing in the automotive world. Manufacturers being forced to make road versions of their race cars could be the coolest thing that has ever happened to enthusiasts, and the Porsche 911 RSR is one of the most well known and sought after homologation cars in history.
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If you own a Porsche 911, it is highly likely that you have a second, third, or fourth car in your garage. But daily driving a 911 Turbo has proven to be an achievable prospect, especially compared to the competition.
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Contrary to some opinions, Flat 6 engine, often associated with Porsche, is better than 4. But instead of the new 4.0 Flat 6 having a monopoly over the 718 chassis code, it will give the old 4 cylinder a second chance at a new life at the entry level.
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Ever since the Safari 911 nostalgia had gained full traction, owners have been rushing to test the Porsche’s off-road ability. At first, glance, taking a car worth more than years salary on dirt or snow seems unintelligent. And the argument for saving your paint and body panels is completely valid. But the dynamic workings of a loose-surface 911 are historically effective.
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The Cayman used to be the little brother in the Porsche family. Here’s why it could be the 911 of the 21st century.

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Until recently, no electric vehicle has been able to match Tesla's best offerings in terms of both charging speed and efficiency. The Porsche Taycan changes things, and it is fully capable of shattering the EV cannonball record currently held by a Tesla Model 3.
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Top Gear (British car show) recently ran a drag race on a dry road between the two quickest/fastest EVs in the world. And in their video the Porsche Taycan Turbo S won over the Tesla Model S Performance. However, there are some notable problems with the video. First, it looks like they were NOT racing against the current Model S Performance (Raven) version, but the previous Model S, and even so the race was very close.