Tag: Porsche

I dropped into Francis Tuthill Porsche this morning and was greeted with a nice surprise: one of the mechanics was fitting a TwinSpark Racing Porsche 911 RS steering wheel: our 380mm version complete with embossed leather horn push.

The range of Twinspark Racing hand made Porsche steering wheels is both comprehensive and unique. The wheels are made by hand in the USA and are truly works of art.

Driving with the RS wheel, our Prototipo wheels or the beautiful wood rimmed steering wheel is quite an experience. The tailored leather or polished wood adds further refinement to that genteel early Porsche steering, making every turn a sensual experience.

The wheels are not the cheapest, but we believe they are the best. Tuthill Porsche is one of our registered dealers, so they can buy with trade discount and have [...]

I drove an interesting car the other day. It was a Porsche 911 – Type 964 – backdated to give some early-style looks with modern day creature comforts. In some ways, the 964 was a bit of a mismatch of style and shapes but one area where it did itself proud was the engine.

964 engines have a good name among specialists. The bottom end of a 964 engine is said to be more robust than the 993 motor – especially when boost is introduced – and the one I drove felt as strong as an ox. That might have had something to do with the new Porsche Motorsport pistons and barrels fitted from a 3.8-litre 993 RS engine, along with camshafts from a 993 Cup car.

The other thing this car had was a lightweight flywheel: something I [...]

Tomorrow morning, we drive from the UK to Essen for the 2012 Techno Classica. Porsche has just released details of a greatly increased AG presence at the event, which I’m really looking forward to seeing. Here’s their update:

Porsche Classic will be exhibiting from 21- 25 March 2012 at the biggest Classic trade fair in the world in Essen, this time showcasing its comprehensive service offering on a stand with more than twice the area compared with last year. A particular highlight is the legendary 911 Carrera RS 2.7, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

To mark the occasion, Porsche is presenting two racing versions of the 911 Carrera RS from the Porsche Museum at the new location [...]