Innehållsförteckning för No. 130 från Total 911

It’s not too often we look away from production Porsches here at Total 911, but this issue we’ve stumbled across something of a serendipitous prototype theme. This is because no sooner had we completed the feature on Alex Karidis’ breathtaking 901 Cabriolet, which has set the benchmark for open-topped 911s ever since, we received an exclusive invitation to take a look at the next-generation 911 in testing in Cape Town, South Africa. We’ve known for a while that the new era will signal great change for our beloved sports car, and you can read all about the fascinating innovations on page 34. We’ve been looking at both the past and future when it comes to our own magazine this month, as issue 130 also celebrates ten years of our publication…

UK independent Porsche specialist, Autofarm, continues to strengthen as it expands its workforce, hiring a new member of its ‘Projects’ division. Amy Plant will be the face of the custom build and restoration business, giving customers a more intimate service. “The rise in values of Porsches, coupled with more customers wanting a bespoke Autofarm 911, means Projects is our fastest growing area of the business,” explains co-owner Mikey Wastie. “Amy will provide regular updates on progress and be somebody they can reach to discuss any aspect. She will also be increasingly responsible for scheduling our growing diversity of projects.”…

From Stuttgart into the World 24 June – 13 September The Porsche Museum celebrates Zuffenhausen’s formative years in the 1950s Monterey Car Week 10-16 August The world’s most famous automotive celebration once again heads to the Californian coast Porsche Alpine Tour 21-23 August Starting from the historic Swiss town of St Moritz, experience some of the very best Alpine passes Classics at the Castle 6 September The UK’s foremost classic Porsche event returns to Castle Hedingham in Essex Total 911 Awards 22 October Our first awards event takes place during an evening at Hexagon Modern Classics, London…

Back to the day job in the 991 RSR It isn’t long before Nick’s back to winning ways with his Porsche North America Racing gig After all the excitement of June, it didn’t take long for business to resume as normal with just a two-week break between Le Mans and my return to the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship at Watkins Glen. It also didn’t take long to get into the swing of things again, but it did feel a little different to be back in an RSR after my time behind the wheel of the 919. I’ve raced 911s almost exclusively for the last four years so it felt like going back home, back to something you know very well. In the end, Watkins Glen was a bit of a…

For many, tyres are the least interesting part of car ownership. However, in reality, these four black circles are the most crucial component, especially when it comes to providing an enjoyable and dynamic Porsche 911 experience. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Falken Tyres UK to offer one Total 911 reader a set of the firm’s performance-bred tyres for their Stuttgart sports car. Formed in 1983, Falken Tire quickly moved into the Japanese racing scene the following year before expanding into America with a US distribution and motorsport division in 1985. After considerable success in the Nineties with Nissan R32 Skylines, the now-famous teal and blue Falken livery found its way onto a Porsche 997 GT3 RSR in the 2000s courtesy of Walker Racing. With the support of the factory…

1974 The 3.0-litre 911 Turbo with 260bhp is revealed at the London Motor Show in October, receiving huge acclaim 1977 Porsche announce the revised version with power hiked to 300bhp courtesy of a bigger 3.3-litre engine and an intercooler 1990 964 Turbo is launched, first generation cars appearing with a modified version of the 3.3-litre engine and 320bhp 1993 A blown 3.6-litre unit is fitted. Based on the standard M64 engine, power is up to 360bhp joined by lower suspension and 18-inch wheels 1995 993 Turbo arrives with more power and fitted with twin-turbochargers. Four-wheel drive and ‘Big Red’ brakes help keep things under control 1998 With air-cooling about to disappear, the 993 Turbo S is a fitting finale. Manual only, 450bhp is enough for a 186mph top speed and…

During the Porsche 911’s formative years, racing efforts from the factory were few and far between as the motorsport department at Zuffenhausen was tasked with developing mid-engined prototypes capable of overall victory in prestigious endurance events around the world. This steadfast focus on outright glory was to pay off spectacularly as first the 907 secured a 1-2-3 at the 1968 24 Hours of Daytona, before the all-conquering 917 triumphed at Le Mans in 1970 and 1971. However, the latter proved too dominant, with the CSI (the competition arm of the FIA) effectively banning the 917s with the introduction of a three litre limit for 1972. Porsche voted with its feet, turning away from front line sports car racing and leaving its customer teams to take up the charge with the…

It makes for a peculiar trade, the accident and repair industry. With a business based on chance – or misfortune, if you will – nearly all motorists will hope to never have to deal with an accident repair centre for the entirety of their driving lives. However, reality dictates that vehicles do accrue damage through accidents or vandalism, and it’s here where an accident repair centre becomes an important – crucial, even – go-to haven for repair and restoration work. So, what can you expect should your Porsche collate damage and need repairing to a first-class standard? The Porsche-recommended repair industry in the UK has had a sizeable shakeup this year. Previously, some 33 centers nationwide were able to offer Porsche-recommended repair services, but this has been more than halved.…

1 Breitling Chronomat 44 Raven £4,950 One of the latest additions to Breitling’s line-up, the Chronomat 44 Raven is surely the most distinctive timepiece in the Swiss watchmaker’s current collection thanks to the bright orange accents on the 44 millimetre black steel casing. Featuring an in-house automatic movement, the Raven comes with a branded black and orange rubber strap and, despite being previously owned, is offered unworn and complete with a full five-year warranty too. www.swisswatchtrader.co.uk 2 Porsche Design Chronotimer Series 1 Sportive Titanium £2,950 In 1972, Porsche Design launched the first all black chronograph, followed in 1980 by the world’s first titanium watch. Now, the design house is launching its first fully in-house timepiece, built by Porsche Design Timepieces AG in Switzerland. With a natural rubber strap, titanium 42mm…

Porsche maintains that 35-40 per cent of its 911 sales have always been open cars and that since 1984, when the 911 Cabriolet joined the range, that percentage has split roughly 2:1 in favour of the Cabriolet. The rarest Targa is the 964, of which fewer than 300 were registered between 1991 and 1994; from the 993 onwards, Targas would regularly account for around 10 per cent of all 911 sales. Second-hand values vary: the removable top cars have often suffered from the elements and unrestored, they are mostly priced below the Coupes. The 993 sliding roof Targas are usually low mileage, cared for cars and combined with their exclusivity, command a premium over the base C2, though not as much as the C2S. The same applies to the better…

At the behest of its owner, the GT2 CS is liveried in the vivid yellow representing his friend Mike Wilds’ crash helmet and numbered with a big 5-0 with distinctive black diamond pattern and black front lid, celebrating Mike’s 50 years as a racing driver. We’ve also enlisted his circuit-driving skills helming the GT3 RS too. The GT2? “It is sensational,” he says, “and that’s why I adore Porsches. They are a commitment car, so you give a little to allow the car to work; you don’t go into a corner too quickly, you drive it, let it do its job. They talk to you, and if you get it wrong they don’t like you and they’ll bite you, but if you drive them as they need to be driven,…

They used to call him Der Elfer Macher, ‘the man who made the 911’, because Bernd Kahnau worked on six successive generations of 911. Indeed from 1989 to 2011, he was project manager and led the teams who developed the 993, 996, 997 and the 991. In his seminal work, Excellence Was Expected, Karl Ludvigsen refers to Kahnau as “a genial engineer of robust good humour with the sharp practical insight that marks all the best Porsche men.” We went to meet Bernd Kahnau, now living in retirement, at his home of thirty years in Sachsenheim, near Weissach. Herr Kahnau, what brought you to Porsche? I come from Illinghen, just a few kilometres from here, and when I was two years old my father, Willi Kahnau, joined Porsche. He was…

1999 996 Carrera 4 Rob Clarke Bristol, UK Date acquired: February 2014 I received an invite to an ‘Experience Day’ hosted by Dick Lovett (OPC Bristol), and since my wife dislikes my 996 yet liked a Macan, an opportunity to drive a couple of cars seemed like a good idea. My wife dislikes three things about my 996: the steering is heavy, as is the brake pedal, and it’s too low! So, based on reviews and driving a Cayman recently, I knew that the steering and brakes are now different in the Porsche range and assumed the 911 was no different. I booked us in for the Experience Day and organised two test drives, a Boxster and a 911 GTS Convertible (PDK). We signed the necessary paperwork and started browsing…

General valuations: This reflects the general market trend for a model’s used value compared to the previous financial quarter.The next review will be Sept 2015.The last was for June’15. Ratings: Each model is rated in our half-star system according to their performance, handling, appearance and desirability. 911s in the data file are organised in rows according to release date, beginning with the very first model in 1964. Many models were available in Coupe, Targa and Cabriolet forms, with the option of automatic transmission. Here, data has been provided from the Coupe variants unless stated. All data here has been compiled, where possible, from Porsche’s own figures. Sales debate: Five things first-time 911 buyers should do After buying a house, buying a car is normally the second biggest purchase that you…

To celebrate the French Porsche RS club’s tenth anniversary, the group – now open to all members of the air-cooled Carrera RS family – will be hosting an international meeting at Porsche’s spiritual motorsport home: Le Mans. The event will take place over three days from 18-20 September, with both the Bugatti and Maison Blanche layouts at the famous circuit open for RS drivers to sample. The former even takes in the famous Dunlop Bridge section of track, enabling you to retrace the steps of the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning 919 sqaud. For more information, email info@clubrsdefrance.com now.…

The early part of 2014 was dominated by the news that every Porsche 991 GT3 built (at the time 785) were recalled to be fitted with a new engine. The unprecedented action was taken after engine failures – caused by faulty screw joints in the con-rods – led to two fires. Now, a further dozen or so examples of the latest GT3 have been recalled for their second new engine in as many years. The latest issue (affecting a handful of cars) focuses in on the GT3’s valvetrain, with Porsche choosing to replace engines rather than repair the problem in situ. “To repair these engines would have taken longer than we found acceptable for our GT3 customers,” explained Thomas Becki, head of product and technical communications at Porsche. The faulty…