Porsche Does 360-Degree Spin in 911 GT3 to Prove a Point

When you buy a 911 GT3, you're basically paying a team of German engineers who are obsessed with precision, receiving a piece of lap time machinery in return. However, those who doubt the GT3 can also serve as an extreme weapon for spinning shenanigans are wrong.

You don't even have to trust us on this one and that's because Zuffenhausen has sent us all a message, in the form of the footage below. The clip shows a GT3 pulling 360-degree stunt on a wet surface.

You can see a Porsche driving instructor (and his entertained passenger smiling under her shades, for that matter) manhandling the machine from start to finish.

Let's talk about what makes spinning or drifting a Porsche such an intense experience

So what makes a Porsche spin so special? The answer lies in the aspect that makes the 911 itself unique and that's the rear-engined layout.

While the stunt mentioned above seems almost natural, you can see the GT3 resisting for a few brief moments, just before the maneuver is completed. Sure, the engine now sits closer to the car than ever before and the GT3's rear axle steering is a blessing, but physics will always be physics.

In fact, much of the thrills you get from using a Porsche for such shenanigans is this attitude of the car. You can feel the 991 generation's technical advances joining forces with the driver in the quest for taming that weight at the back of the car.

We've seen the automaker integrating more and more tire-burning activities in its promotional efforts over the last few years and the reason for that is simple. With drifting and other moves of the sort becoming more and more popular, all Porsche had to do was to step out of its Le Mans-winning driving comfort zone.

450 HP Porsche Cayman GT4 Is the Tuner Car Porsche Doesn't Want to Hear About

Porsche started writing its modern-day mid-engined story about two decades ago, but the first generation of the Boxster didn't get a Cayman. However, even after the fixed roof model came to life, Zuffenhausen always made sure this stayed out of 911 territory. Things have now changed with the Cayman GT4 and when the tuning scene steps in, Porsche won't want to hear about it.

Since the GT4 is motivated by a (pre-facelift) Carrera S 3.8-liter naturally aspirated flat-six, this Cayman is already an enemy for the Neunelfer in factory stock form.

We know for a fact that the German engineers first tested the track-savvy Cayman with a PDK gearbox, but since this was too close to the times of the various 911 models, they played the purist card, offering the GT4 in three-pedal trim only.

With Porsche's GT division only set to gift us with around 2,500 units of the Cayman GT4 per year and this car being much more about overall balance than sheer powaaah, we can easily understand why Porsche didn't see the aftermarket scene as a threat.

Still, tuners will be tuners and we now want to show you a GT4 that's after much sportier 911s than the base models.

The mid-engined sportscar has been massaged by Fabspeed Motorsport, which has gifted the car with a custom exhaust and an ECU remap. As a result, the boxer engine at the middle of the vehicle now delivers 389 hp and 335 lb-ft (454 Nm) of torque at the rear wheels. Using a rough calculation, we can say this Cayman delivers up to 450 horses at the crank.

This means the tuned Cayman GT4 now sits somewhere in between a Carrera GTS and the 911 GT3 whose suspension it borrows (we'll remind you this is a factory feature).

While the custom setup currently involves race headers and sound-controlling valves, the aftermarket specialist plans to install a few extra bolt-on mods, aiming to travel north of 400 wheel horsepower.

Until that happens, we're inviting you to indulge in the aural pleasures delivered by this track animal.

Porsche Exclusive Drops Hints on How to Configure the Facelifted 911

Porsche might be on a mission to integrate greener propulsion tech into its traditional ways and yet there are some faces of Zuffenhausen that will remain unchanged for quite a while. One of these is the Porsche Exclusive division, which has recently released its take on the revamped 911 line-up.

The automaker's personalization arm chose to target more than just the 911 Turbo, also gifting the new turbocharged Carrera S with exterior and interior goodies. This is Porsche Exclusive dropping a few hints on how to configure a Neunelfer.

Let's talk about the 911 Carrera 4S first

For instance, the 911 Carrera 4S present in the gallery below shows 20-inch Carrera Sport wheels that use a High-Gloss Black finish, SportDesign side skirts and door mirrors (Black lower arms), as well as the model designation present on the doors, with Black being the color of choice. The same hue was used for the headlight inner elements.

Customers who want to go even further can choose from the usual rich list of options, which includes tinted windows and High-Gloss Porsche logos and Black Sports tailpipes.

Stepping inside, we find Yellow details for the dashboard instruments, as well as for the Sport Chrono Package-included chronograph and seatbelts. The German specialist has also used a carbon fiber finish for the dashboard trim and the heated, multifunction steering wheel.

What about that Turbo?

While the 911 Turbo clientele can select the items mentioned above, the car shown here also sports a High-Gloss Black theme for the aero package and rear fender air intakes and Black taillights. The cabin sees Bordeaux Red details being mixed with a logo embossed on the center armrest and an aluminum package.

You can check out the eye-catching side of the personalization details in the gallery below, where you'll also find the visual story of a 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet and a 911 Turbo S Cabriolet.

Iridescent Porsche Boxster Stops for Gas in Miami, Splits Opinions

We are now almost two decades away from the moment when Porsche decided to rock the mid-engined boat by introducing the Boxster. One of the consequences of the open-air Zuffenhausen story is that enthusiasts on a tight budget can now afford one.



However, while these cars might come with the premium feel, age is still age, so you'll need to do something that will allow your ride to be up to date.

Certain owners go for subtle retouches that make the Boxster feel young again, but the gentleman who owns the car in the image above certainly isn't a member of this respectful club.

In fact, we are talking about one of the Porsche owners that chose quite the opposite. Throwing away the understated aura the factory introduces in any Porsche, this man went for a full respray. An iridescent respray, that is - we have to mention that, while this looks like a respray, it could just as well be a Plastidip job (the quality on these second skins has reached impressive levels nowadays).

The car was spotted while having lunch over in Miami by Redditor tussilladra and we have to admit it fits the location just as well as a stock Lamborghini Countach did back in the 80s. As you can imagine, this is quite an opinion splitter, especially since the chameleon theme is repeated on the wheels.

What about the financial side of this Porsche story - can I buy one of these and skip the cheesy color?

Of course you can. Reasonable examples of the first-generation Porsche Boxster range between $7,000 and $20,000. Sure, you'll also find cheaper cars, but paying $5k for something with a Porsche badge usually turns your motoring life into a nightmare, one of the worst kind (yes, the 914 is an exception, but that's not 100% Porsche, remember?).

Watching Akira Nakai Build a Rauh-Welt Begriff Porsche Is a Sweet Lesson in Arts

"Normal," "what others think," "following" - we expect none of these notions to be frequently used by Nakira Akai. We're talking about the man behind the Rauh-Welt Begriff Porsche bodykits. This Japanese Porsche wide bodybuilder is a living legend and we want to show you how the man handles his business.



Back in the day, RWB kits used to appeal only to enthusiasts in the Land Of The Rising Sun. However, Nakai-san has started using the plane a lot over the last few years, with business now exploding.

Don't get us wrong, this isn't the kind of guy who would turn his artwork into an industrialized process for the sake of cash. Quite the opposite.

Nakai-san now travels around the world, handling a build here and one there, thus establishing new Rauh-Welt Begriff communities.

Yes, we're talking about communities here, as Zuffenhausen enthusiasts who rejoice at the sight of RWB body armors always connect to each other after the man himself plants the seed, whether it's on local topics or over the web.

2015 has been the busiest year to date for Akira Nakai and the video below shows how things went with his first Kuala Lumpur build.

He only works on air-cooled Porsches, and while he's obviously turned his heart into a massive garage filled with classic 911s, there might be another reason for this. The friendlier panel gaps of these senior Porsches are more fitting to this style of customization.

Using basic materials such as fiberglass, this man has managed to write automotive history to the point where many now ask themselves what will happen to the company once he goes to motoring heaven.

That's a tough one, especially since we see similar JDM tuners, such as Liberty Walk or Rocket Bunny slowly turning to the industrialization mentioned above, while RWB is thankfully still run as a one-man show.

While many still deny cars can be a form of art, their conclusion is only amplified when it comes to customization. But watching Nakai-san in action below might make them change their mind. This man's vision and precision are downright memorable.

P.S.: Those of you questioning the sturdiness of these kits should see how their creator puts them to the test in the second clip below.