Porsche Supercars

The Ultimate Guide to Porsche Supercars & Hypercars

Supercars are the pinnacle of automotive performance, design and technology. Our friends at Porsche are no strangers to building some of the most desirable supercars ever. Each decade or so we see a new Porsche supercar at the top of the automotive world and they are absolutely amazing, every single one of them.

The Ultimate Guide to Porsche Supercars - Evolution & Dominance

Supercars are the pinnacle of automotive performance, design and technology. Our friends at Porsche are no strangers to building some of the most desirable supercars ever. Each decade or so we see a new Porsche supercar at the top of the automotive world and they are absolutely amazing, every single one of them.

We start with the Porsche 959, a car that was so far ahead of its time that we still see modern cars with less tech today. With less than 300 units ever made this car is rare and expensive and was jam packed with tech and advanced materials.

Next up is the Porsche 911 GT1, designed for competition and basically made to meet homologation purposes. Barely street legal, the GT1 Straßenversion is super rare (only 25 had to be made to certify it). Its 3.2 liter, twin turbo flat 6 was good for 0-6o in 3.9 seconds and top speed of 191mph.

The Carrera GT was powered by a 5.7 literV10 engine producing 603 hp and would accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds with a maximum speed of 205 mph. The V10 was a unit secretly built by Porsche for the Footwork Formula One team in 1992, but later shelved. The engine was resurrected for the Le Mans prototype and increased in size to 5.7 liters. Devoid of modern safety aids it became known as the widow maker amongst supercar aficionados and journalists who had trouble taming it.

The 918 Spyder is the latest Porsche hypercar. With a plug-in hybrid drivetrain with a total of 887 hp and all wheel drive, its performance is incredible, destroying the Nurburgring record at the time with a time of 6:57 second time. Just 918 units were made.

Porsche Supercar List

Porsche's supercar lineage is a testament to their relentless pursuit of performance and innovation. From the groundbreaking technological showcase of the 959, through the race-bred dominance of the 911 GT1, to the raw visceral experience of the Carrera GT, and culminating in the hybrid hypercar revolution of the 918 Spyder, these machines have consistently pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering and captured the imaginations of enthusiasts worldwide. Each represents a distinct era of Porsche's pursuit of ultimate performance, leaving an indelible mark on the history of the supercar.

Porsche 959

Years: 1986 - 1993
Production: 337 + 8 (proto)
Engine: 2.8L twin-turbo flat-6
Power: 450 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque: 369 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm
0-60 mph: 4.1 seconds
Top Speed: 195 mph

Porsche's first supercar was the Porsche 959 was developed and manufactured by Porsche from 1986 to 1993. The car was initially developed to function solely as a B rally car. When it came our in 1986, the Porsche 959 was immediately identified as the world’s fastest street-legal production car. The twin-turbo was capable of producing a top speed of 195 miles per hour.

Porsche 911 GT1

Years: 1996 - 1999
Production: 23
Engine: 3.2L twin-turbo flat 6
Power: 544 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque: 443 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm
0-60 mph: 3.65 seconds
Top Speed: 174 mph

Porsche developed two fully road-legal versions, dubbed "911 GT1 Straßenversion". These two cars feature 993 era front headlights. A further 20 units were built in 1997 with 996 era front headlights. A single car was built in 1998 to homologate the all-new racing version under the new FIA regulations. Most argue that these are the most hardcore Porsche cars ever made.

Porsche Carrera GT

Years: 2003 - 2007
Production: 1,270
Engine: 5.7L Nat Asp V10
Power: 612 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque: 435 lb-ft @ 5,750 rpm
0-60 mph: 3.8 seconds
Top Speed: 205 mph

The production version of the Carrera GT was powered by a 5.7- liter V10 engine that produced 603 horsepower (450 kW). Porsche promoted the cars performance capabilities, boasting a 0-60 mph time of just 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h). The only available transmission was a six-speed manual. The rawest and best of the iconic supercars. Peak car.

Porsche 918 Spyder

Years: 2013 - 2015
Production: 918
Engine: 46L V8 + Electric
Power: 887 hp @ 8,600 rpm
Torque: 940 lb-ft
0-60 mph: 2.5 seconds
Top Speed: 211+ mph

Simply stated, the Porsche 918 Spyder was a mid-engined, plug-in hybrid supercar. The Spyder was powered by a naturally-aspirated 4.6-liter V8 engine that was capable of producing 608 horsepower (453 kW). Paired with this engine are two electric motors that deliver an additional 279 horsepower each, for a cumulative combined total of 887 horsepower.

Porsche Supercars & Hypercars: In-Depth Guides

From the technological marvel that is the 959, to the legendary Carrera GT and the hybrid 918 Spyder, these dynamic Porsche models have redefined what's possible when it comes to fast cars. We take a deeper look at each one.

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