Total 911 No. 218

“We could be entering a real purple patch for special editions” It’s great to start summer with a cool new 992 model in the Sport Classic. The second ‘Heritage Design’ 911 from Porsche’s Exclusive department, the Sport Classic is a car that rather brilliantly combines vintage styling with modern technology. As you’ll find out this issue, the new Sport Classic was a significant project to undertake and as a result has a unique mechanical specification, unlike the first Heritage Design Edition car which, really, is a Targa with some fancy styling. The Sport Classic is much more in tune with what we’ve come to expect from Porsche Exclusive over the years, creating genuine special edition 911s for enthusiasts rather than mere marketing exploits. Critics will point to the fact that the 992 Sport…

Herbert Diess: Porsche will enter F1 Following years of expectation, it’s understood that Porsche will likely partner with Red Bull for Formula One’s 2026 season It’s the news that motorsport fans around the world have been eagerly anticipating: Porsche will once again be a part of Formula One racing. Porsche itself has been debating an involvement with Formula One for decades, and now Herbert Diess, chairman of the management board of Volkswagen Group, is reported to have said that both Porsche and Audi will enter F1, with Porsche’s plans said to be “more concrete than Audi’s”. Diess admitted that the concept of the VW Group entering the sport had created divisions at board level, although the idea of both brands joining the grid were approved in principle in April. Porsche last entered the sport…

RS 2.7 cap This eye-catching cap is new to the Porsche RS 2.7 collection. It features a high-quality 3D embroidered RS 2.7 and Porsche logo, is made from 100 per cent polyester with an unusual knitted finish and boasts a metal clasp. Note down Porsche Shop Item number WAP9500010NRS2 and prepare to part with £29 via shop.porsche.com. Detailing handbook Detailing has become the buzz word in the world of car washing, and a new book seeks to demystify the processes involved. Hand Wash Only is a comprehensive 144-page hardback offering expert insight into detailing and car care – it’s the ideal companion for the enthusiast, beginner or experienced detailer. The book costs £12.95 and is available at prodetailermagazine.com.…

992 Sport Classic: a missed opportunity? Dear Sir, I watched the 9WERKS TV video on YouTube of the new 992 Sport Classic, which also gave a great deal of insight into the specs of the next two ‘Heritage Design’ cars. While I think it’s great Porsche has revived the Sport Classic name this time (why have we had to wait since 2009 for another one?), I can’t help but feel a little let down by it. Call me cynical, but I think for these cars to be considered truly special, they simply have to have a Motorsport engine. In this day and age where we’re clearly heading towards electrification of vehicles, a turbocharged engine just doesn’t excite the die-hard enthusiast in the way the Motorsport department’s 4.0-litre atmospheric engines do. That engine…

Got a question for our Porsche technician? Email us editorial@total911.com Scott Gardner Job title Technical director, Bahnsport Porsche experience 15 years Dear Sir, I’ve recently bought a 2011 base 911 (997) Carrera 3.6, which I love. However, on occasions the steering feels like the vehicle is drifting off to the left. I’m not sure if this is normal or if the car has a problem? Ed Franklin It’s well documented that Porsche 911s are very sensitive to wheel alignment setups, so my first piece of advice would be to have a full wheel alignment carried out. This would ensure that all the wheels are pointing in the right direction as per the manufacturer’s specification. I will say, however, that Porsches are set up as competing neutral and therefore do have a tendency to follow the camber of…

This month we’re in a celebratory mood, and that’s reflected in our choice of 911s that are currently out on sale. We’re specifically talking anniversaries – notable ones, too – with three of the cars that we’ve been looking at here all celebrating Porsche 911 milestones. We’ll start with our favourite, which some might baulk at in this company, but we’re sticking with it: the 996 40th Anniversary. These are very special cars, and in part we’re reluctant to keep flying the flag for them because they still seem ridiculously good value. The £48,900 one we’ve found at JZM Porsche isn’t the only or cheapest example that’s currently on the market, but it certainly looks like the best and worth it as a result. Let’s have a quick recap on why these…