by Phil Raby. 14 Jun 10
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 ...
by Phil Raby. 14 Jun 10
The success story of the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR continues: After winning the 24 hour race in Dubai and holding the championship lead of the Le Mans Series and the American Le Mans Series, the most successful GT racer of 2009 has now won the GT2 class of ...
by Phil Raby. 11 Jun 10
On 14 June 1970, Porsche claimed the first of what would become 16 overall victories in the world’s most prestigious endurance race, the Le Mans 24 Hours. After precisely 4,607.811 kilometres – or 343 laps – Hans Herrmann and Richard Atwood were first across the finishing line in the legendary ...
by Phil Raby. 10 Jun 10
Porsche has turned down Mini's challenge of a race at Atlanta, with the following letter and video:
Dear Jim,Imagine our surprise to discover our former employee, now the head of Mini, has challenged us to a head-to-head race. As you surely know, Porsche has a long ...
by Phil Raby. 09 Jun 10
The 911GT3 Cup car that will be raced in the 2011 Porsche Carrera Cup GB was unveiled to teams and drivers at Oulton Park recently.
The stunning new car, already in use in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and several Carrera Cups around the world, will be introduced into the Carrera ...
by Phil Raby. 09 Jun 10
Here's the world's lightest GT3. Sadly, perhaps isn't as enhanced as much as you'd think. And the presenter is a bit scary!
Find out more about this astonishing vehicle here.
by Phil Raby. 08 Jun 10
OK, so it's not a big birthday but it's 62 years today since the very first Porsche was completed.
Interestingly, that first car – built in 1948 and now known as 'Number One' – was, in fact, mid-engined, not rear engined as was following Porsches. This gorgeous-looking creation was hand-made from ...
by Phil Raby. 08 Jun 10
Mini, bless it, has challenged Porsche to a race.
The US arm of BMW is running an advert and a Facebook campaign suggesting that Porsche owners wear pastel sweaters (we don't know of any!) and also get the best parking spots (we wish!).
Silly, we know, but Porsche has risen to ...
by Phil Raby. 07 Jun 10
Total 911 photographer Ali Cusick has just become a father for the first time, so congratulations to him and Becky on the birth of little Benjamin.
While this is, of course, great news in itself, there's also a strong Porsche angle to the story.
Some time ago, Ali promised himself his first ...
by Phil Raby. 28 May 10
The Apple iPad is now officially on sale in the UK and other countries, in addition to the USA.
And that's great news, especially as the Total 911 app allows you to enjoy your favourite magazine on the iPad. This is ideal for travelling, as you have access to any ...
