Innehållsförteckning för No. 215 från Total 911

There’s no doubt about it – Singer Vehicle Design’s latest creation is nothing short of sensational. The Turbo Study, which the company is calling its third act, brings turbocharger technology to its reimagined road vehicles for the first time, itself an interesting proposition considering most ‘purists’ believe the ultimate in driving fun lies with atmospheric engines. I’m sure the Turbo Study will change that. Clearly, it’s been a busy and, at times, challenging year at Singer since founder Rob Dickinson kindly took the reins as guest editor for Total 911’s special 200th edition in January 2021. Back then, Rob told us that “turbocharging is very much in our future,” as plans were clearly afoot for this Turbo Study development. “Singer Vehicle Design’s latest creation is nothing short of sensational” Alongside…

This is the definitive tome for Porsche enthusiasts dedicated to the 964 generation 911. The latest high-end publication from Berlin Motor Books will immerse you in fascinating facts and figures on the most celebrated generation of Porsche’s 911 sports car, and is a Total 911 favourite. Porsche 964: The Book 1989-1994 contains unpublished photographs from the Porsche Archive, including those of the 964’s development at Weissach in the 1980s. You’ll be able to pore over every facet of the 964’s history and evolution, and every 964 model is detailed in the 370-page book, with extensive, exhaustive information supplied on even lesser-known models and prototypes, including the extremely rare 964 Clubsport. As well as being an ideal resource, Porsche 964 – which is printed on high-quality paper and housed in a…

The addition of new features to Porsche’s infotainment software make it more versatile, intuitive and intelligent Version 6.0 of Porsche Communication Management (PCM) software boasts a raft of new functions. The most apparent alteration is a revised interface that makes use of coloured icons. Yet perhaps the most noteworthy change is in music streaming functionality. Streaming service Spotify is now integrated into the PCM. Drivers can link their account to the vehicle using their Porsche ID and use Spotify without the need for a smartphone – all required data is included in Porsche Connect. Elsewhere, improved Voice Pilot assistance makes it easier to access several functions including news, the operating manual and in-car music, and there’s an option for wireless Android Auto connectivity. The PCM’s new functions are standard as…

There are few more enticing prospects than leaving the city in one of your favourite cars, getting away from the traffic and then heading to the countryside for a beautiful sunset drive. After a few blistering hot days during Cape Town’s summer, I thought we’d have the same type of weather during our planned afternoon drive. However, in the morning there was a short rain spell, clearing the air with some clouds hanging around into the afternoon. It cooled the landscape and cleaned the air, resulting in the perfect refreshing atmosphere for our outing. “The rhythmic beating of the flat six engine is more audible and the smell of the ocean stays as we drive on” The owner of this beautiful Tangerine orange 1969 911 2.0E Targa had the car…

Data file Full specs, ratings and market values of every Porsche 911 model from 1963 to 2022, including the F-series and 992-generations, can be found beginning on Plus Showroom Looking for a new 911? The classifieds from our independent specialist partners are the first place you should start your search Servicing & tuning Get the very best from your Porsche 911 with the help of our selected performance and maintenance specialists Porsche lifestyle Helping you make the right lifestyle choices to complement you and your 911. Don’t just drive Porsche, live the brand Insurance & finance Get your Porsche covered with the best insurance deals for road and track to ensure happy, safe motoring…

Porsche 911s owe much in terms of development to the racetrack. Racing may appear to be about speed, but you don’t win a race with a throttle. It might seem counter-intuitive, but racing is all about the slow, not the go. Brake as late and hard as possible and you can go faster for longer, carrying as much speed as possible so you can get back on the accelerator again. And it’s precisely the late-and-hard race doctrine where our tech subject this month originates. Braking works by applying the friction of the pad material against a moving, kinetic surface (the brake drum or a brake disc). That friction creates heat, and for years that heat buildup had to be managed during racing. Brake drums gave way to become more open,…

Total 911’s spies have captured the next-generation Porsche 992.2 out on public roads for the first time, after the company undertook some cold-weather testing in northern Sweden. Many new details can be seen on the mule, including vertical (rather than horizontal) front grille slats, a new decklid design that’s seemingly split into two, as well as a new placement of the exhausts. Porsche will launch the 992.2 in 2023.…

Testing of the latest Porsche endurance racer, designed for the new LMDh prototype racing category, has begun. The new challenger will start racing in 2023 and aims to win the world’s biggest FIA WEC World Endurance Championship races, such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Daytona and Sebring. Engine regulations for the LMDh category provide freedom in terms of displacement, design and number of cylinders. However, revs are capped at 10,000rpm and drive-by noise can’t exceed 110 decibels. The Porsche hybrid machine is fitted with a large-capacity twin-turbo V8 engine that runs on renewable fuels. Some of its other parts are supplied by Williams Advanced Engineering (battery), Xtrac (transmission) and Bosch (motor-generator unit and electronics). In race trim the hybrid drive system produces around 680PS (500kW).…

Dwindling 964 numbers Dear Sir, I’ve read of rumours online regarding Singer releasing a new model line, this time a Turbo. Incredibly, this looks set to still be based on a 964 [Tom’s email was submitted prior to news breaking on Singer’s new ‘Turbo Study’]. Where does the company expect to keep finding these 964s? Compared to other generations, the 964 had junior production numbers from the get-go. Take into consideration cars that have been written off, converted by Singer, converted by other companies trying to copy Singer… it doesn’t leave the enthusiast with a lot to play with. A decade ago a 964 could be had for less than £20,000. Today a good, manual C2 coupe is pushing £100,000, and it only looks set to get worse. Enthusiasts who…

“Everything’s been touched, but at the same time it has to feel sincere to the original 930” Rob Dickinson, founder of the California-based Singer Vehicle Design, still remembers his first ride in a Porsche 911, as a wide-eyed 11-year-old back in 1976. “It was a black 930 Turbo with red tartan seats which left me dry-mouthed and speechless,” he says of Porsche’s first ever turbocharged road car, which at that point was only a year old. Goodness knows what the young Rob would make of the Turbo Study that his older self has just unleashed on the world. Rather incredibly, this is the first time he’s worked Singer’s magic on a road-going turbocharged 911 (the turbocharged ACS is for off-road competition), and its ‘third act’ following the Classic series and…

HISTORY AND TECH Porsche Turbos have an illustrious record in motorsport. The 934 and 935 dominated sports car racing in the 1970s and when Group C took over from Groups 4 and 5 in the 1980s, Porsche’s 956/962 ruled the roost until the factory withdrew after six victorious seasons. A new category, the BPR championship, revived GT racing that had been in danger of fading out. Once again, Porsche fielded a works model initially based on the 964 RS – the RSR – but for the 1995 season the factory entered the GT2 class with a turbocharged racer based on the new 993 Turbo, converted from all-wheel to rear drive. Some 240 road-going versions of the 993 GT2 were built. Despite 600bhp, the competition GT2s didn’t achieve the dominance of…

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. General valuations This reflects the general market trend for a model’s used value compared to the previous financial quarter. The review for 2022 Q2 will be April. The review for 2022 Q1 was January. Ratings Each model is rated out of five in our half-star system according to their performance, handling, appearance and desirability.…

The date is October 2000, and the venue is Pirelli’s Vizzola proving ground near Milan. Two 996 Turbos are aligned on the tarmac together with Paul Frère, who’s here to cover the 996 Turbo press launch. In fact, that event had already taken place in southern Spain; Porsche had invited Frère and a handful of other journalists to Italy to sample its latest innovation: PCCB brakes. On Frère’s right is the taller Dieter Röscheisen, Porsche’s long-serving test driver, now retired, whose memoirs – if he could be persuaded to write them – would make fascinating reading. Frère’s presence would have been considered automatic. He’d been compiling the seventh edition of his Porsche 911 Story, and had long been the doyen of Porsche writers. Another veteran Porsche observer, Peter Morgan, has…

Last issue we announced the 911 Edition 50Y Porsche Design. This is a limited edition 992 created to mark the 50th anniversary of Porsche Design – the creative agency founded in 1972 by Butzi Porsche and his brother Hans-Peter. Further celebrations to mark the agency’s golden anniversary are taking place at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, where a special exhibition charts its history, and runs until 10 July. From its design offices in Zell am See, Berlin, Ludwigsburg, Los Angeles and Shanghai, Porsche Design has built up a reputation for creating high-quality products including watches, sunglasses, luggage and leather goods. Collaborations with internationally recognised consumer goods brands, household appliance makers and industrial giants such as Elan, KEF, LaCie, Morita and Panasonic have been prolific over the years. Five decades of…

Porsche Esports Carrera Cup GB returns Porsche Esports Carrera Cup GB, the virtual championship for professional sim racers, is back for 2022 on the iRacing platform. Twenty six of the fastest racers qualified for the 16-race season, which runs until May. Viewers can watch all the action – complete with professional commentary – either live or after each event via the Porsche Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/porsche. Porsche Design Book marks golden anniversary If you can’t make it to Stuttgart’s Porsche Museum to explore 50 years of Porsche Design, this book is the next best thing. It focuses on Butzi Porsche and includes excerpts from interviews, memories from friends and family, and 250 images depicting the history of Porsche Design and Studio F. A. Porsche. The £45 book is available from…

2.2S (1970-71) £135,000 buys a fully restored RHD 180bhp S, the early 911 enthusiast’s Porsche that’s irresistible fun on twisting B-roads, but not so valuable that the owner would be afraid to use it. This is the fate seemingly of most 2.7RSs. 997.2 GT3 RS The much-admired 997 GT3 is its final analogue form here, priced largely between £125,000 and £140,000. The plain 997 GT3 sells at around £100,000. Obviously lacking the outright performance of the GT2, the naturally aspirated GT3 is a more precise driving tool. 991.1 GT3 These GT3s benefit from a more advanced electronically controlled chassis and a new 3.8-litre engine. Introduced in 2013, early examples sell around £115,000; the later 4.0-litre models command an additional £30,000 to £40,000. 991.2 Turbo S £125,000 buys a low-mileage S…

At the end of the 1960s when California’s new anti-smog legislation became operative, it was apparent that highly tuned cars such as the Porsche 911 would be affected. Breathing through carburettors and running on premium fuel, the 911 was soon in hot water with traffic authorities. The S was even withdrawn for a year in 1969 so that Porsche could reduce its emissions by replacing the Webers with mechanical injection. Yet as the law became tighter this proved to be only a temporary fix and by 1974 the now 2.7 flat six had been converted to K Jetronic injection. This was a second-generation system developed by Bosch for Porsche, which metered out fuel far more carefully and worked with now-mandatory catalytic converters. The timing of American laws meant that Porsche’s…

Ian Harris Shoreham, UK @harrisclassics Model 3.2 CARRERA COMMEMORATIVE EDITION Year 1988 Acquired DECEMBER 2020 Model 964 ANNIVERSARY Year 1993 Acquired FEBRUARY 2022 Model 964CARRERA Year 1993 Acquired JULY 2021 Model 996.2GT3 Year 2004 Acquired JANUARY 2022 Many years ago I came across one of the most amazing Porsche barn finds in the UK, and recently posted some images on my Instagram page. Many people have asked how I found the car and ended up buying it. Let’s go back to December 2014. My wife’s friend was a Brighton estate agent where we lived, who’d gone to value a house. In the garden was a rusty Porsche. He said it was pretty far gone and past restoration. I didn’t think too much about it, assuming it would be an old…

The go-to model for many in the market for a modern-era 911 has been the 997.2, and for some time. That perfect balance of driver appeal, proven tech and a swathe of model variants meant nothing else in the 911 market offered the same at an equivalent price point. Enter the 991.1. For a roughly comparable price it could be seen as the new answer to the best modern 911. Does the market agree? Jamie Tyler of Paragon thinks perhaps not quite yet. “I think the 997.2 will be ahead of the 991.1,” he says. “The Gen2 997 was a cool car: perfect in size, the last of the hydraulic steering cars, lots of feedback. It’s really engaging and exciting to drive.” Turning to the 991.1, Jamie strikes an optimistic…