911 & Porsche World

NEXT ISSUE ON SALE FRIDAY 24th FEBRUARY PRE-ORDER AT bit.ly/9l1PW202304 One of the things separating 911 & Porsche World from other Porsche titles is the fact everyone contributing to this magazine, almost without exception, owns and runs a Porsche. In fact, most of us bringing you “the world's biggest-selling monthly Porsche magazine” are in possession of multiple Porsches. For my part, I'm the owner of a 997 Carrera 4S, a 968 Sport and a 944 Turbo, but across our fast fleet is a fine mix of Stuttgart-crested sports cars, including two showcased for the first time this month: an RS-kitted 996 GT3 and a 981 Cayman GT4. With this in mind, I reasoned showcasing the cars doted on by the people bringing you the words and pictures you devour each month would…

Let's jump straight in. The Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe is essentially a Cayenne Turbo loaded with the plug-in hybrid system found on the V6powered Cayenne E-Hybrid, meaning there's a four-litre V8 and a 100kW electric motor (fed by a 19.4kWh battery pack) to play with. Officially, this means the Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe will cover forty kilometres on electric power alone. Recharging the battery using a 7.2kW domestic ‘wallbox’ charging system takes less than three hours. Theoretically, then, if you work twenty miles from home, and providing you can charge your Porsche when you get to your place of employment, you need never use a drop of petrol on your commute to and from the office. And, if you want to travel further afield, you've always got the flexibility…

EVERRATI COMPLETES BUILD OF FIRST ELECTRIC 964 FOR US MARKET Everrati Automotive, one of the foremost technology companies specialising in the redefining and futureproofing of automotive icons through the integration of cutting-edge electric vehicle powertrains, has completed the build of its first 911 for the US market. Featuring a state-of-the-art OEM-grade electric powertrain designed and developed at the firm's global headquarters in Oxfordshire, England, the full build of the redefined 964 has been carried out to the highest standards by Everrati's technical partner, Aria Group, based in Irvine, California. Regular readers will recall our review of Everrati's 964 Gulf Signature Edition EV, which graced the cover of the January 2022 edition of 911 & Porsche World. This proved to be our biggest-selling issue of the year, highlighting how interest in converting classics…

DRIVEN TO CRIME: NEW HARDBACK BOOK RELEASE People lie, cheat, steal and even kill for a variety of reasons, one of which is to go motor racing. This intriguing 512-page hardback, the result of years of research, encompasses not just those who have been ‘driven to crime’ in order to pay for their motorsport activities, but also characters within motor racing who have been involved in wrongdoing, sometimes through no fault of their own. More than sixty true stories showcase webs of deceit and a variety of crimes, including drug trafficking, corruption, embezzlement, robbery, fraud, murder and money laundering. Author, Crispian Besley, investigates misdemeanours at all levels, involving famous drivers, designers and mechanics, as well as team bosses, entrants and sponsors. This Who's Who of motorsport criminality will appeal not only…

As I reflect on two and a half years of owning of my current 911 GT3 RS, a car that has been featured extensively in this magazine, I can honestly say it's been the best period of Porsche ownership I've experienced to date. The only other Porsche to deliver as much enjoyment was my Carrera 3.2, which I bought back in the 1980s. This was my first 911, which automatically makes it one of my favourites, but I also loved the car because it taught me how every journey in a 911 is special. To put it another way, a 911 never becomes mundane transport. During the time I raced in Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain, I was lucky enough to secure two years of free 911 motoring due to winning…

If you're reading 911 & Porsche World, it's a safe bet you're a Porsche enthusiast. Maybe you already own the dream setup of an off-grid heated oak barn housing everything from a Porsche tractor to an off-market 992 GT3 RS, the building's double-insulated walls decorated with artistically placed pictures of James Dean?! Or, perhaps, like many of us, you're furiously squirrelling away every penny with a structured savings plan and an encouragingly named banking app tracking progress to ownership of your first Stuttgartcrested sports car? Wherever you are on your personal Porsche journey, rest assured you're not alone. Moreover, we enthusiasts are known amongst the rest of the car world as somewhat unique — we tend to be fastidious owners, treating detailing as just another part of routine maintenance. We…