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993 Carrera S – what the camera doesn’t see

Phil Raby — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:12:14 +0000

Photoshoots are rarely without their challenges but this morning’s in the South Downs had more than its fair share. To start with, it rained for the first time in weeks – and, boy, did it rain!
Then, we were joined by another photographer, shooting a brace of Infinitis (is that the correct plural?). And, finally, two trucks full of Portaloos appeared in the background – assumedly getting ready for the horse racing at Goodwood next week.
Still, with some judicious positioning of camera and car, and dodging showers, we managed to pull some decent shots out of the bag. Indeed, the stormy weather led to some great skies.
Now, your starter for ten – the Porsche is unique in this country. There isn’t another one like it. Why?

What the camera saw:

What the camera didn’t see:

Issue 64 is now available!

Phil Raby — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:06:46 +0000

The new issue of Total 911 has hit the shelves for your pleasure and delight. Here are just some of the highlights:

Centurion 911

In a world exclusive, we reveal a very special limited edition 911 made for American Express Centurion cardholders. It’s very rare, very black and very beautiful.

Classic 911 meets 993 power

We head to California to drive a stunningly good-looking early 911 that’s been treated to a 993 engine and gallons of orange paint. Nice.

Porsche 993 Turbo vs Ferrari F355

After our shock result last issue, will the Porsche beat the Italian stallion this time round?

Four father

We visit Melbourne in Australia to track down the first-ever four-wheel drive 911. The 953 prototype that led to the development of the Carrera 4.

Winging it

Ever wonder why 911s have rear wings? Or are they rear spoilers? We look back at the development of 911 aerodynamics to explain why. And we reveal the difference between a wing and a spoiler.

Plus…

We drive a stunning 997 Speedster

930 Flatnose put through its paces

Porsche 911s and British prime ministers. No, really…

Why the 996 was such an important Porsche

And much, much more…

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You can flick through the pages, zoom in, bookmark favourites and share features with your friends. It’s also a great way of carrying a number of issues with you.

We’ve lots of plans to add extra value features to the electronic edition of Total 911. Don’t worry, though – the high-quality print version will continue!

A day of Porsches, Lamborghinis, breakdowns and doughnuts

Phil Raby — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:58:22 +0000

Editing Total 911 is fun but it’s not all glamour – most of the time I’m stuck in front of a Mac. However, there are days that stick in the mind for being great ones – even if things don’t always go to plan. This Thursday was one of them

The day before, photographer Ali Cusick and I travelled up to Preston in a Powerkitted 997 Carrera S to meet with Alex Livesey, whose brother Paul had built him a rather special 964. We stayed with Alex and his family and the next morning Alex opened his garage door to reveal not only the 964 but also a banana yellow Lamborghini Diablo, which was ridiculously wide and low. It was also ridiculously loud, as I found out on starting the engine. It seems Paul had sneakily removed the cats from the 660bhp V12 engine. Fantastic!

However, today was about the 964, which develops a paltry 550bhp. Ali had earmarked a location in Lake District, which Alex and Paul were familiar with, so off we went. Ali set the sat-nav and I glanced down: “99 miles? I thought it was just down the road!” Oh well, it was off up the M6.

Eventually, we reached the spot and it was truly stunning, as the photo here shows (it also shows the engine is rather special, too).

Ali was jumping around like a kid in a sweetshop, muttering about light, sky and exposures, and all was rosy. Then he asked Alex to move the car around for the next shot. It wouldn’t start. Oh.

Paul, who knows the car inside out, poked around, scratched his head, swore, and said the fuel pump wasn’t working. Did we have any tools? The 997 revealed a plastic box with a screwdriver and a spanner in, so that was a start. We jacked up the car with the 964’s flimsy scissor jack and shoved a couple of Lake District boulders under for good measure. “There’s no power to the pump. It’s the f’ing immobiliser. I told you we should have trashed that,” he muttered to Alex.

With no tools, it seemed the only solution was to call the AA. But there was no phone signal in this remote valley. So Alex and I jumped in the 997 and drove up to a slate quarry, where we used their landline (how quaint). The breakdown guy said he’d be there within the hour, so we returned to the others, to be greeted by the roar of the 964. It was running!

A couple in a Discovery very kindly pulled over and offered the use of some tools and a length of wire, which Paul used to run power to the pump. Thanks guys!

And no thanks to the old bloke in (an admittedly lovely) Triumph GT6 who, instead of offering to help, drove past with his thumb up and a smug grin.

Car running and photos taken, all that remained was to get some action shots. As you can see from the video, the 964 didn’t disappoint. As to how you get 550bhp out of 964, you’ll have to wait to read about the car in Total 911.

Thanks also to Alex and Paul for their help with the feature.

Lambo video courtesy of Ali Cusick.

Total 911 exclusive – the 911 Centurion Edition

Phil Raby — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:23:26 +0000

The next issue of Total 911 has a world exclusive on a very special 911.

The 911 Centurion Edition has been created by Porsche Exclusive in conjunction with American Express. Just three examples will be built and these will be offered to holder of American Express’s Centurion Card.

Read the full story in Total 911 issue 64, on sale 14th July – subscribe now to get a copy sooner.

964 Turbo Cabriolet – one of just four worldwide

Phil Raby — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:23:33 +0000

Here’s a sneak preview of a very rare car we photographed yesterday. A 964 Turbo Cabriolet, one of just four built by Porsche Exclusive in 1993. With just 5000 miles on the clock it’s in astonishing, original condition. Look out for the full story – and more photographs – in Total 911.

Classic 911 Californian photoshoot

Phil Raby — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:00:30 +0000

Here’s a sneak preview of a great photoshoot we did in California of a very special classic 911. Look out for the full story – and more photos – of this car in Total 911 issue 64, on sale 14th July.

Issue 63 is here!

Phil Raby — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:17:21 +0000

Summer’s here and so is the new issue of Total 911, in print and electronic formats. Here are just some of the highlights:

Summertime 911s

In a celebration of sunshine, this is a special issue of open-top 911s. Targas, Cabriolets and Speedsters – old and new – are all true 911s and a lot of fun, too.

We also go for a drive somewhere very dull in a Targa, think again about the latest Cabriolet and road-test a 1980s 3.2 Cabriolet.

GT2 RS is here

…and it’s the wildest (and fastest) production 911 ever. We give you a sneak preview of what looks like a lot of fun, and a car that no one thought Porsche would build.

Porsche 959 vs Ferrari GTO

These two 1980s supercars stunned the world at their launch. The Porsche by its astonishing high-tech. The Ferrari by it sheer looks and verve. We pit them back to back in a back to the eighties showdown.

Mileage matters

Or does it? We check out a 177,000-mile 993 and dispel the myth that you should only buy low-mileage 911s.

912E gets a boost

The four-cylinder 912E was never going to set the world alight, but add a 204bhp SC engine and it all begins to get interesting.

Plus…

Why the first Turbo was such a significant 911

Cool products for 911 owners

Porsche news and comment

And much, much more…

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And that’s why Total 911 is one of the world’s first magazines – and certainly the first Porsche magazine – to be available on the iPad and iPhone.

You can flick through the pages, zoom in, bookmark favourites and share features with your friends. It’s also a great way of carrying a number of issues with you.

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Total 911 issue 62 is available now!

Phil Raby — Mon, 17 May 2010 09:40:04 +0000

The new issue of Total 911 is available now in print and electronic formats. Here are just some of the highlights:

911 Turbo S

A new Turbo S will soon be upon us, so we celebrate with a Complete Guide to this range-topping Turbo in all its forms – 964, 993, 996 and 997. Perfection!

3.2 Carrera v 944 Turbo

Back in the day, Porsche was selling two cars with similar performance pricing. A mad situation that wouldn’t happen today. We reunite the two.

911ST is sent to Coventry

We take a lovely ST replica on a history lesson through war-torn Coventry.

SpeedArt BTR-II 650 EVO

Improving the latest 997 Turbo sounds a tough call, but we reckon SpeedArt has risen to the challenge. 650bhp anyone?

Project 964 Cup

Meet our new project car – a tired Carrera 2 we plan to turn into a Cup car for the road. We can’t wait to get started!

Plus…

Why the 959 changed the 911 for ever

How a model 964 Speedster was created

Road testing the 994 Turbo

And much, much more…

Read Total 911 on the iPhone and iPad!

Apple’s iPad is a great platform for reading magazines.

And that’s why Total 911 is one of the world’s first magazines – and certainly the first Porsche magazine – to be available on the iPad and iPhone.

You can flick through the pages, zoom in, bookmark favourites and share features with your friends. It’s also a great way of carrying a number of issues with you.

We’ve lots of plans to add extra value features to the electronic edition of Total 911. Don’t worry, though – the high-quality print version will continue!

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Issue 61 is out now!

Phil Raby — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:50:53 +0000

The latest issue of Total 911 is on sale now in newsagents, online, and on the iPhone and iPad. And, as always, it’s packed full of the mouthwatering Porsches. Highlights include:

Complete Guide to the 912 – the car that was a 911 in all but its engine and is now a sought-after classic.

997 Carrera S from Brookslands to Reims – driving from one classic circuit to another.

964 Carrera 2 and 4 – why it was such a groundbreaking 911.

N-rated tyres – the truth about what they are and whether or not your Porsche needs them.

1966 911S road test

Mad 934/RSR replica from the USA

Driving the Pacific Highway

All this and much, much more in the world’s only Porsche 911 magazine. Nothing else matters!

Issue 60 is out now!

Phil Raby — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:51:28 +0000

The new issue of Total 911 is available now in print and electronic formats – and it’s a good one! Here are just some of the highlights:

997 GT3 RS – first drive

The new RS is here, we’ve driven it and it’s even better than we imagined. Meet the most focussed 911 ever.

Complete Guide to the 3.2 Carrera

The 911 of the Eighties remains one of the true greats, yet is affordable and easy to live with. We give you the lowdown on the 3.2 Carrera.

New 997 Turbo S

Porsche has unveiled its new range-topping Turbo, and it’s the only Turbo you should buy today.

993 vs 996 Carrera 4S

When a reader asked about trading his 996 for a 993, we put him behind the wheel of both, so he could make a decision. He came away surprised.

Plus…

Why the 996 was a groundbreaking 911

Heading to Scotland in search of great roads

One man’s Ruf-beating 964

964 Carrera 4 tested

The 964 with 75 miles on the clock

Read Total 911 on the iPhone and iPad!

Apple’s iPad is a great platform for reading magazines.

And that’s why Total 911 is one of the world’s first magazines – and certainly the first Porsche magazine – to be available on the iPad and iPhone.

You can flick through the pages, zoom in, bookmark favourites and share features with your friends. It’s also a great way of carrying a number of issues with you.

We’ve lots of plans to add extra value features to the electronic edition of Total 911. Don’t worry, though – the high-quality print version will continue!