Innehållsförteckning för No. 169 från Total 911

2018 is absolutely the year of the bespoke 911 creation. It started in March at the Geneva Motor Show as Ruf unveiled its SCR. Boasting a 500hp, nat-asp engine cooled by air, a carbon monocoque chassis and plenty of modern technology, this was the car which set the highest of standards for what’s possible with a classic 911 look. Singer, of course, already had its Dynamics and Lightweight Study under construction, finally wheeling it out for some sunlight – and widespread adulation – at Goodwood. You can read about the car in full on page 12, but think 500hp, 990kg and a partnership with the finest brands from around the automotive world. Spirited by the fact Porsche itself seemingly hasn’t actually been building a lot of 911s of late, the…

Canford Classics Porsche Pull-in 25 August The fifth installment of Canford’s annual classic event is hosted at The Old Hay Barn Festival of Porsche 2 September Porsche Club GB’s national event returns WEC Silverstone 6 Hours 17-19 August The first post-Le Mans round of the WEC super-season rocks up in Britain Rennsport Reunion VI 27-30 September The world’s best Porsche show takes place at Laguna Seca Sound Nacht 13 October The annual rev-off of racing greats takes place at the Porsche Arena for the first time…

In 1971 Peter Gregg and I were co-IMSA GT Champions and my career was taking off. At a family meeting I had important personal news to share. I told my mother, my grandmother Nonny, my sister and brother I was gay. I wasn’t going to hide it anymore. We could live our lives more honestly and get on with everything else. I made sure Peter Gregg knew it too. I didn’t want anything hidden, but we weren’t going to advertise it. That is not my way as I am a quiet and a private person, and I didn’t want it to affect sponsorships. I was there to do a job by driving as fast as I could to get the best results. I thought to myself it shouldn’t matter to…

Originality 1 The 964 is perhaps the most modified of 911s, so it’s vital to know what you’re buying. “Finding a completely original 964 is really quite hard,” says Jamie of Paragon. “Cup alloys and teardrop mirrors are common cosmetic upgrades.” Service history 2 If you have one eye on investment, Autofarm’s Mikey has three words of advice: “History, history, history.” Plenty of 964s were neglected in the early 2000s and will be expensive to put right. “They should be serviced once a year or every 12,000 miles,” says Jamie. Check for stamps from an OPC or reputable specialist. Corrosion 3 The 964’s shell was galvanised, and it was the first 911 with plastic wheel arch liners. Even so, rust can take hold on the scuttle beneath the windscreen rubber,…

Istarted at Paragon in 1994 as a valeter. Back then, the 964 was just five years old, so early cars were leaving the dealer network to be sold and serviced by us – and cleaned by me. The 993 was launched that same year, of course, but the 964 still seemed very modern. Compared with SCs and 3.2 Carreras – our stock-in-trade at the time – it felt like the product of a different era. Fortunately it retained the classic 911 look, which kept customers happy. Most seemed pleasantly surprised after a test drive. A more sophisticated suspension set-up, using wishbones instead of torsion bars, made the 964 far more comfortable over long distances than older 911s. Power steering was a help in town, too, while anti-lock brakes improved safety.…

Patrick Dempsey is best known to his fans as neurosurgeon Derek ‘McDreamy’ Shepherd in medical drama Grey’s Anatomy. But car enthusiasts might associate him more readily with his passion for Porsche. That’s both as an avid hoarder of Stuttgart road cars and as a race driver and co-owner of the Dempsey Proton race team – a team formerly known as Proton Competition, which had raced 911s since the 1990s, but has teamed with Dempsey since 2015. Dempsey is no multi-millionaire dilettante – he’s stood on the podium at Le Mans in the GTE-Am class, and when Total 911 caught up with him at this year’s race at Circuit de la Sarthe, one of his team’s 911 RSRs took victory in GTE-Am. It topped off the perfect weekend for Porsche, which…

You won’t need us to point out that buying a 911 45 years ago would have entailed rather less in the way of hours spent poring over an options catalogue. Ticking the boxes for anti-roll bars, a five-speed gearbox and Fuchs wheels would no doubt have been tempting for many buyers, and these are all nice to find today. We’ve already mentioned that left-hand drive presents a cheaper route into ownership, so that’s worth considering too, but by far the most important thing today is condition. Frankly, any discussion of specification is somewhat superfluous when an unwise buying decision could land you with a stomach-churning restoration bill. Whether you’re looking for a 2.4T in superbly original condition, or one that’s been subjected to extensive restoration and is ready to enjoy,…

DAMPERS, BRAKES AND SUSPENSION US 2.7: Boge dampers (red appearance of strut in the arches) RoW 2.7: Bilstein dampers (green appearance of strut in the arches) ENGINE US 2.7: 175bhp; continuous injection system, also known as Bosch K Jetronic. Revised camshaft timing with reduced overlap to accommodate the injection system. Additional emissions equipment added for 1975 model year. RoW 2.7: 210bhp; mechanical fuel injection. No emissions equipment TRANSMISSION US 2.7: four-speed 915, five-speed option at $250 RoW 2.7: five-speed 915 standard EQUIPMENT US 2.7: standard equipment leather interior; ducktail rear spoiler for 1974, tea tray for 1975; Carrera script on doors; three-spoke steering wheel with thicker rim; electric windows as standard RoW 2.7: lower standard spec, with optional equipment that is standard in US; leather; rear ducktail; Carrera script; electric…

It’s been common knowledge for some time now that prices of classic Porsche have slowed down considerably in the last 18 months or so. After the great boom of 2013 to 2016, this was predicted: as many commentators explained, the market simply could not support such sharp, unprecedented increases in prices across the board. This levelling out of prices was therefore largely seen as a good thing, bringing some much-needed stability to proceedings. However, in the period since the start of the year, not only has the market slowed, but values have receded. A 964 RS in good condition with around 50,000 miles, for example, can no longer command the £200,000+ it was once trading hands for with such ease, comparable examples now sitting between £170 to 180,000. This trend…

ENGINE Capacity 3,600cc Compression ratio 11.3:1 Maximum power 250hp @ 6,100rpm Maximum torque 310Nm @ 4,800rpm Transmission Five-speed manual SUSPENSION Front Fully independent light alloy lower wishbones; inclined MacPherson stuts with adjustable coil springs; anti-roll bar Rear Fully independent with light alloy trailing semi-trailing arms; adjustable coil springs encasing telescopic dampers; self correcting rear axle; anti-roll bar WHEELS & TYRES Front 6x16-inch; 205/55/16 Rear 8x16-inch; 255/50/16 DIMENSIONS Length 4,250mm Width 1,652mm Weight 1,350kg PERFORMANCE 0-62mph 5.6 seconds Top speed 162mph…

ENGINE Capacity 3,600cc Compression ratio 11.3:1 Maximum power 250hp @ 6,100rpm Maximum torque 310Nm @ 4,800rpm Transmission Five-speed manual SUSPENSION Front Fully independent light alloy lower wishbones; inclined MacPherson stuts with adjustable coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear Fully independent with light alloy trailing semi-trailing arms; adjustable coil springs encasing telescopic dampers; self correcting rear axle; anti-roll bar WHEELS & TYRES Front 7x17-inch; 205/50/17 Rear 9x17-inch; 255/40/17 DIMENSIONS Length 4,250mm Width 1,775mm Weight 1,470kg PERFORMANCE 0-62mph 5.7 seconds Top speed 162mph…

HISTORY AND SPEC The story of the Touring goes all the way back to 1967 when Porsche expanded what had essentially been a single-model range. Retaining the 2.0-litre flat six, buyers wanting the maximum the 911 had to offer were directed to the 160hp S, while those on a more modest budget could begin their Neunelfer ownership with the T. While it brimmed with character it was certainly a less focused offering, one that boasted just 110hp and provided an altogether more relaxed driving experience. For the 1970 model year all cars were equipped with a 2.2-litre engine and there was a modest increase in power to 125hp, although with both power and torque produced lower down the rev range the entry-level model was a less peaky performer, and one…

Gina Purcell Oxford, UK @ginapurcell1 Model 911 SC Year 1982 Acquired April 2014 Model 964 Carrera 4 Year 1989 Acquired September 2004 There’s much to tell about our ‘three-part’ Mille Miglia trip, so without further ado… Together with friends from the Kent region of TIPEC our eight-car 911 convoy headed from Calais to Reims and the Ferrari-themed Kyriad Design Enzo hotel to get us in the mood for the Italian road trip ahead. Our 911 gang was joined by a latecomer the following morning, so nine 911s were en-route to that evening’s destination of Mulhouse via the obligatory photo call in the pits at the Reims-Gueux circuit. Onwards, taking the D26, we rolled through lush, vivid-green Champagne country and the River Moselle in Lorraine, blitzing the stretches between sleepy, run-down…

Distraction, that’s what I need, and it comes in the form of artist Stefan Marjoram. He’s sketching a Rothmanssponsored Porsche, specifically a 961, the 959’s short-lived racing spin-off and little-known endurance racer relation to those more familiar Paris-Dakar 959s. There’s just one of them, and it’s here being recreated in virtual ink on Marjoram’s iPad. It’s calming to watch him. We’re at Goodwood, it’s sweltering hot and I’m in my too-large black race suit trying to wear it like the pros. I’m not sure how convincing I am, but I feign nonchalance as the man from the Porsche Museum comes up to me and says it’s time to get in. One of one, it came seventh overall at Le Mans in 1986, the first car home that wasn’t a Porsche…

Scott Gardner Job title Gold Diagnostic Technician Place of work Porsche Centre Bournemouth, UK Time at Porsche 12 years I’m looking to buy either a 996.2 or 997.1 Carrera derivative. I’m still not sure whether I’ll go for the 996 or 997, but what should I look out for on both, mechanically speaking? It’s the same engine, so same common problems, surely? Grateful for any insight. Anthony Reid, Brisbane, Queensland Scott’s answer: Both cars are starting to show signs of common issues. Personally I would go for the 997.1. I would look for an honest, clean car with great history. You get a sense of how a car has been maintained from where or who you buy it and the file of receipts to back it up. Ensure there are no…

ENGINE Capacity 3,600cc Compression ratio 11.3:1 Maximum power 260hp @ 6,100rpm Maximum torque 310Nm @ 4,800rpm Transmission Five-speed manual SUSPENSION Front Fully independent light alloy lower wishbones; inclined MacPherson stuts with adjustable coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear Fully independent with light alloy trailing semi-trailing arms; adjustable coil springs encasing telescopic dampers; self correcting rear axle; anti-roll bar WHEELS & TYRES Front 7.5x17-inch; 205/50/17 Rear 9x17-inch; 255/40/17 DIMENSIONS Length 4,250mm Width 1,650mm Weight 1,230kg PERFORMANCE 0-62mph 5.4 seconds Top speed 162mph…

ENGINE Capacity 3,600cc Compression ratio 7.5:1 Maximum power 360hp @ 5,500rpm Maximum torque 520Nm @ 4,200rpm Transmission Five-speed manual SUSPENSION Front Fully independent light alloy lower wishbones; inclined MacPherson stuts with adjustable coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear Fully independent with light alloy trailing semi-trailing arms; adjustable coil springs encasing telescopic dampers; self correcting rear axle; anti-roll bar WHEELS & TYRES Front 8x18-inch; 205/40/17 Rear 10x18-inch; 255/35/17 DIMENSIONS Length 4,250mm Width 1,775mm Weight 1,470kg PERFORMANCE 0-62mph 4.8 seconds Top speed 174mph…

Both Uwe and Jürgen Alzen have an impressive record in motorsport. Uwe has a long history of success racing Porsche: he won the 1992 Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland followed by the 1994 Porsche Supercup, and placed second at Le Mans 1998 in a 911 GT1 – which he also raced in FIA GT. But Uwe has raced other brands too, notably a Calibra V6. Jürgen was team boss and mastermind behind his younger brother’s Carrera Cup wins, but he has also raced in FIA GT, the American Le Mans series and at Bathurst. He competed with his brother at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, where they placed second overall in 2006 in a 997 GT3. The Turbo RS we’re driving was their first road car project, though two other 964s with…

911E Available in either 2.0, 2.2 or 2.4-litre guise, there's plenty to choose from, from the first 'injection' Porsche 911. Our budget should secure one in reasonable condition that can be used and improved, but like our subject car it’ll need thorough examination by an expert before purchase. 996.1 GT3 Boasting almost three-times the power from its Mezger engine, this could hardly be a greater contrast to the relaxed demeanor of the T. Still, the analogue, track-focused nature thrills like few cars. Special to own and drive and with prices forecast to climb in coming years, it’s hugely tempting. SC Ample performance, plenty of traditional air-cooled charm and the ease with which it settles into life as a daily driver means the SC ticks plenty of boxes. Our budget will…

We asked Holger Eckhardt, manager of Porsche Motorsport press, about the company’s presence at the ‘Ring: “It’s the only one of its kind in the world. It combines nearly all characteristics of track and street. Porsche has a large workshop [nearby] to tackle development,” he says. “The stress on a car over a lap is about 13-times higher per kilometre than on a normal street. A car which performs on the ‘Ring could perform everywhere, but it does not work the other way round. For record attempts we need capable drivers that know our cars inside out. The last we did with a combination of race drivers and our most experienced test drivers. The tests we conduct at our own track, which is integrated into the Weissach plant, are completely…