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Rumored Porsche 911 Sport Classic Prototype Coming With Retro Styling Cues

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For the 997 generation, Porsche introduced a retro-styled version of the 911 called the Sport Classic. Produced in very limited numbers, the car was said to be inspired by the 1973 Carrera RS 2.7 of Porsche fame. Now, after skipping the 991 generation, it appears as if the Sport Classic nameplate will make a return for the current 992 911.

We’ve seen prototypes of this car floating around before, but our spy photographers were able to capture it again testing out on public roads in Germany.

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Styling-wise, the car appears to share its front and rear bumpers with the 911 Turbo S, though its widened fenders are absent of any cooling vents. It also seems to borrow blacked-out versions of its center-lock wheels, although they’re expected to be replaced by a Fuchs-style set upon this car’s eventual debut.

That being said, the prototype isn’t just a parts-bin special, as it has a few unique styling elements in the form of a channeled hood, double-bubble roof, and a sleek ducktail spoiler finishing off the silhouette at the rear. And for what it’s worth, both that double-bubble roof and ducktail spoiler were present on the previous Sport Classic, which only solidifies even further that it is in fact what this car is.

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As for the powertrain, power is speculated to come from the Carrera GTS‘s 3.0L twin-turbocharged flat-six, which makes 473 hp (480 PS / 352 kW) and 420 lb-ft (569 Nm) of torque. The car would also likely adopt a similar philosophy to the 991 R and previous 997 Sport Classic, placing a heavy focus on driver engagement with a lower curb weight, rear-wheel drive, and a manual transmission.

Only 250 units of the previous Sport Classic were ever produced, and while this new one isn’t expected to be as scarce, production is rumored to be capped at a relatively low 2,000 cars. A reveal is expected in February 2022 as a 2023 model year vehicle. And if everything surrounding this car is to be believed, and a new Sport Classic is truly on the way, then it would make perfect sense to have a debut scheduled for the 2023 model year, which would also be the Carrera RS 2.7‘s 50-year anniversary.

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Excuse Us, We’ll Just Be Drooling Over This 1995 Porsche 911 CUP 3.8 RSR EVO

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Any Porsche 911 built with the word ‘Cup’ in its name is special and this particular 1995 911 Cup 3.8 RSR EVO is no exception.

Up for auction through Collecting Cars, this 911 was first owned by former regional president of the Porsche Club of America, John Ruther, and was the first 1995 3.8-liter model to be delivered to and remain in the U.S. market.

Ruther initially raced the car at Porsche Club Amateur events before hearing about the proposed developments of the Evolution version for 1997. He quickly had the car upgraded by Porsche Motorsports North America who equipped it with a new M64/70 RSR Sprint engine with Carillo conrods and uprated camshafts, twin-plug ignition, and various titanium components, allowing it to pump out around 390 hp. It was later equipped with a Teilert Engineering slide valve induction system and a programmable Porsche EFI unit, which increased power to 410 hp.

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Elsewhere, this unique 911 Cup 3.8 RSR EVO has enlarged brake calipers, discs from a 911 Turbo, carbon fiber brake cooling ducts, double adjustable dampers, power steering, and twin oil coolers. It also sports an upgraded G50 six-speed manual transmission with a racing clutch, lightweight flywheel, and limited-slip differential.

The Collecting Cars listing notes that the car has never been crashed and still features its original Grand Prix White paintwork. No mileage details have been mentioned but the cabin is in good condition, although there are some small tears in the fabric of the driver’s seat.

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The Latest Porsche 911 GT3 Is An Absolute Weapon On A Racetrack

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The new Porsche 911 GT3 is more track-focused than any of its predecessors and as The Straight Pipes recently discovered from their first test of the car, it is an incredible performer.

As I’m sure you’ll agree, it is always a special occasion when Porsche announces a new-generation 911 GT3 and with the 992-generation, the German carmaker has proven once again that it has no equal when it comes to designing driver-focused sports cars.

The engine of the new 911 GT3 is a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six and that may sound familiar as it’s pretty much the same engine as the previous-generation car. It produces 502 hp and 346 lb-ft (469 Nm) and while the engine itself isn’t much of an upgrade over a 991.2-gen model, Porsche has made some significant upgrades that boost its performance.

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For example, the new GT3 is the first 911 to feature a double-wishbone front suspension and this results in greatly improved turn-in and handling with not even the slightest hint of understeer. Porsche also went to town in developing a new aerodynamics package for the car which includes an adjustable front spoiler lip, a rear diffuser, and a manually-adjustable swan-neck rear wing.

Porsche claims the new car produces 50 per cent more downforce than the model it replaces when the rear wing is in its normal position. When switched to its performance setting, the car has a startling 150 per cent more downforce than the 991.2-gen! Talk about progress…

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Can The 2021 BMW M4 Competition Rival A Base Porsche 911 Carrera?

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If you live in the UK and are looking for a superb rear-wheel drive sports car, would your money be better spent on the new BMW M4 Competition or an entry-level Porsche 911 Carrera?

It’s worth mentioning right off the bat that the new M4 Competition has a significant power advantage over the 911 Carrera. Whereas the BMW’s 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six muscles out 503 hp and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm), an entry-level Carrera is capped at 380 hp and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) from its 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six.

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Despite this power deficit, a drag race held between the duo shows that the 911 puts its power to the ground much more effectively and sprints off the line faster than the BMW. In one of the races, however, the M4 Competition did manage to catch up to the Porsche and overtake it before the finish line.

Of course, cars like these are about much more than straight-line performance, so most of this head-to-head review focuses on how they perform around a track. The rear-engined layout of the 911 Carrera means it handles in a very different manner to the front-engined M4 Competition, but both of them seem to be great fun to drive at their respective limits.

Ultimately, however, the reviewers agree that the 911 is the better track tool, although it is a real toss-up between the duo when it comes to which they’d rather purchase with their own money.

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2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Vs. McLaren 720S Might Not Turn Out As You Expected

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For the past couple of years, the McLaren 720S has been the benchmark for supercar performance. However, can it hold onto its crown in a head-to-head sprint down the quarter-mile against the new Porsche 911 Turbo S?

To find out, CarWow hit the track in the two cars. If you were to simply look at the specs, one may think the 720S would smash the Turbo S in a straight line. However, in this case one shouldn’t rush into conclusions.

Powering the 911 is a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six with 641 hp and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. By comparison, the McLaren 720S has 710 hp and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) of torque from its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8. It is also roughly 200 kg (440 lbs) lighter than the Porsche.

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However, the 911 features an all-wheel drive system and Porsche is renowned for making the best launch control systems on the market. In these tests, it was the all-wheel drive and launch control that gave the Turbo S the edge.

In both of the races held, the Porsche launched off the line much quicker than the McLaren, finishing the quarter-mile in 10.1 seconds compared to the 10.4 seconds needed by the McLaren. Tests from other publications show the 720S can complete the quarter-mile in 9.9 seconds, but we suspect that is very hard to repeat time after time due to its rear-wheel drive setup. By comparison, the 911 Turbo S is much more consistent off the line.

The second half of the video is focused on rolling drag races. We won’t spoil the results of these, but you may be surprised at how closely matched the two are.

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