May 14, 2024

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Owners & Nathan Merz drive 991 & 992 Carrera Ts! (+992 GT3)

PCA—Are the T models unsung heroes? Or is the GT3 the only choice for the enthusiast?

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Porsche says new hybrid 911 variant has completed testing

PCA—We think it's the 992.2 GTS. World debut to be livestreamed May 28 at 9 AM ET!

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718 Cayman GT4 RS Manthey Kit available in select US dealers starting this summer

PCA—Back in 2023, Porsche and Manthey announced that their latest collaboration, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Manthey Kit, had dropped the car’s Nürburgring-Nordschleife time from 7:09 to 7:03. Now that kit is available to US customers.

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Porches Aplenty at Mecum’s Spring Classic May 10-18

Mecum Auctions—Mecum Auctions is holding its Spring Classic Auction in Indianapolis May 10-18, where vehicles of all brands and types will hit the block. Among them is a healthy selection of Porsches, from classics to legends and even some future classics thrown in. Be sure to check them out!

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The Good, Bad and Ugly of Fuel and Oil Additives

PCA—Lake Speed, Jr. spoke at this year’s Tech Tactics East. His topic was about whether or not to use fuel or oil additives in your engine.

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Watch this video on Ferdinand Piëch!

PCA—Piëch's story is explored in detail, from his beginnings at Porsche, his stint at Audi, to his accomplishments at Volkswagen, and more.

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Enter the Spring Member Only Raffle!

PCA—1st Grand Prize: 718 GTS. 2nd Grand Prizes: Macan 4 (EV).

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Save the Date: Werks Reunion Monterey Porsche registration opens May 22

PCA—Werks Reunion at the Monterey Pines Golf Course in Monterey, CA, is August 16, but for those who plan to display their Porsches, vehicle registration opens May 22 at 3 PM ET. The featured model for this event is the '73 & '74 Ducktail Porsche Carrera. This event is free to attend as a spectator. Parking will be available onsite for $40 (cash) per car. 

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The 997.2 is the 993 of water-cooled Porsche 911s. Buy one before it's too late

PCA Mart News—Here’s why it’s sought after now and will be even more prized in the future.

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Visit PCARMARKET.com

This RS-style 1971 Porsche 911T Coupe is the product of a custom restoration that commenced in 2021 and features a rebuilt RS-spec 2.7-liter engine, 17” Euromeister Fuchs wheels, fender flares, GTS Classics bucket seats, a MOMO steering wheel, 911S brakes, PMO 40mm carburetors, and more. Having been driven approximately 1k kilometers since it was completed in August 2023, this custom Carrera RS tribute is now being offered for auction on PCARMARKET.

 

 

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Save the Date: Treffen Mount Washington registration opens May 29 at 3 PM ET

PCA—Join us for our annual fall Treffen North America event in the mountains of New Hampshire. The event takes place Sept. 29 - Oct. 3, 2024.

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A Weekend of Poles, Wins, and Podiums: Porsche is Peaking in Time for Le Mans

PCA—This past weekend, the motorsports gods were handing out wins to Porsche the same way Oprah Winfrey doled out Pontiacs back when she had her own talk show.

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Learning What Your Porsche Was Meant For On The Track

PCA—Join us as we welcome PCA’s National Drivers Education Chair Mia Walsh to the studio. Mia tells us all about High Performance Drivers Education with the Porsche Club and why it’s a great way to become a faster and safer driver. We go over how we each got into DE, what cars are allowed to participate, how electronic safety features are handled when it comes to track driving and how PCA instructors are trained. If you’ve ever thought about driving on the track or just want to learn more, this is the episode for you.

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Articles

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Image by Jason Torchinsky / courtesy The Autopian

The Porsche 914 Should Have Been The Type 4 Ghia

The Autopian—Yes, that’s right: I’m second-guessing the combined might of Volkswagen and Porsche’s marketing departments, which introduced the Porsche 914 as the bottom end of the Porsche spectrum and the top of the Volkswagen one, replacing the old Karmann-Ghia as VW’s sports car.

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Three Companies Built These Cars, This Company Electrifies Them

Hagerty—On the new car market, EVs have gone totally mainstream, and electric’s performance and maintenance advantages have become clearer. On the old car scene, the arguments for electrifying classics made by Davis and people like him ... have gained more traction and acceptance.

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A Higher Power: Driving Porsche's record-setting, portal axle-equipped 911S

Top Gear—They’re the gnarliest, toughest Porsche 911s of modern times – and they’re called Doris and Edith. Altitude does funny things to your brain...

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How I Went From Being Flat Broke To Getting My Dream Job In Cars

The Autopian—Know yourself, Kant said. Or in my case, know the niche you love and the incredible but deeply unstable job you’ve found within it. Stability being, after all, both overrated and temporary in the grand cosmic scheme, while the joy of landing a childhood dream is basically forever.

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Hagerty Road of the Year 2024: California State Route 33

Hagerty—Our first annual Road of the Year winner: California’s Highway 33. This epic two-lane road is within easy reach of residents and visitors to the Los Angeles area. If you’d like to make your voice heard and discuss your favorite road, comment below and share the love of driving with fellow enthusiasts.

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Mitsubishi Mirage G4, Honda Odyssey Have the Most Responsive Engines We've Tested, Porsche Cayman the Least

Car and Driver—Comparing 0-to-60-mph and 5-to-60-mph acceleration-test results measures responsiveness and helps explain why a vehicle may feel quicker or slower than it is.

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Video: The Jinx Prosecutor Confesses Love For Porsche 911s

Jay Leno's Garage via YouTube—Jay is joined in the garage by John Lewin, who in addition to being the owner of this incredible 1969 Porsche 911s, was featured in the HBO's Emmy award-winning true crime series "The Jinx," which isn't by any means a comedy...

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Video: Can the new 992 GT3RS change my mind? Or is the 99.2 still the best Porsche of all time?

Vin_ tra via YouTube—How good is the new car? Can it replace the thrill of 3 pedals and no assists? Let’s find out.

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Video: The Porsche Boxster Spyder Is a Brilliant, Underrated Sports Car

Doug DeMuro via YouTube—This is a 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder and it's one of the best modern sports cars that no one really talks about.

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Priceless Unicorn: Porsche 911 CSF RSR UNLEASHED! // Nürburgring

Seen Through Glass via YouTube—The host rents an early 911 for the Air|Water event, and to drive around Southern California.

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Video: Electric Sports Car Giant Test 2024 | Are EVs finally fun?

CAR Magazine via YouTube—Watch as we gather 2024 best electric performance together for the ultimate EV group test.

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Video: Porsche 911 R vs. 911 S/T | No speed Limit run | Isle of Man

sport auto via YouTube—Porsche 911 R meets 911 S/T on the Isle of Man - without speed limit on the country road!

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Want to get published in PCA.org and e-Brake News? Send us your original PCA or Porsche-related content and we'll consider it for publication. Contact Editor Damon Lowney at damonl@pca.org with submissions and story ideas, and he will help with writing and editing as needed.
Enter the Porsche Photo of the Week contest
All you have to do is send us a picture you took of your car to pcapotw@gmail.com and include your contact information, your region name, and a few sentences about your picture. We will feature one photo every week and at the end of each month PCA members will vote for their favorite photo for a chance to win!

Leading car care brand Zymol sponsors our Porsche Photo of the Week contest. Winners will receive a $100 Zymol gift card. We will also randomly award a PotW voter watch month with a $25 Zymol gift card. All you have to do is cast a vote for your favorite Porsche photo at the end of each month.

Please note: You must be a member, have taken the photo, and possess full copyrights to the image. We do not accept photos taken by non-PCA-members.

PCA members always get a 35% discount using this coupon code

on Zymol.com: PCA235


If you're a first-time buyer, use this code for a 50% discount: FIRSTORDER

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Photo by Dave Swider. Redwood Region. "I took this in late January 2022 at The Big Rock, here in Lucas Valley on Lucas Valley Road. This is my 2005 987 Boxster 2.7-liter with the six-speed manual, PASM suspension, 190inch 'Lobster Claw' wheels, and Sport Chrono."


Got a stunning shot you want to share? Submit your pictures to potw@pca.org. Be sure to include your contact information, your region name, and a few sentences about your picture.

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