Magazine Extras:
As the summer show season draws to a close, we get behind the wheel of exciting new Porsches. Chief among the cars we've sampled is the extraordinary 914 from Fifteen Eleven Design, but don't go thinking this near 400bhp Targa-topped two-seater is a just another restomod. Essentially, the Fifteen Eleven Design team has exploited knowledge gained in the world of professional rallying to use Porsche parts in the construction of a new mid-engined sports car aping the look of the 914. Based around a bespoke shell, carbon-fibre bodywork and a 987 Cayman S chassis, this ballistic semi-open-top stunner is a much-needed fresh approach to the reimagining of a classic Porsche.
This issue of the world's best-selling monthly Porsche magazine also features a variety of new Porsches. We test the just-released base-model Cayenne (anything but basic) and the new 911 Carrera T. A brilliantly enhanced version of the current Carrera, this superb 992 is sure to be a hit with visitors to Porsche main dealer showrooms, but is it as good as the much celebrated 991 Carrera T? We find out.
Elsewhere in this issue, we show you how to replace your 997's front coolant crossover pipes, we present a 981 Cayman 2.7 buying guide, introduce a first-generation 991 Carrera GTS to our fast fleet and chart the evolution of Porsche headlamp design, from humble halogens to today's high-definition LED matrix lighting.
Issue Summary:
911 & Porsche World presents an exclusive first drive of the near 400bhp Fifteen Eleven Design 914 restomod, as well as the new 911 Carrera T and refreshed Cayenne.
Top 3 Issue Features:
RESTOMOD REDEFINED - The best days are the ones you weren’t quite expecting. The same applies to cars. Enter the near 400bhp Fifteen Eleven Design 914, powered by a 3.8-litre flat-six and riding on motorsport-spec Reiger suspension. Put simply, we didn’t see this one coming!
KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY - Three generations of Porsche sports car matched with three generations of a Porsche-mad family. We visit Macclesfield and delight in the 944 Lux, Carrera 3.2 Supersport and 997 Carrera S owned by the Cowling clan.
PURIST PERFECTION - The Carrera T recipe has been refined for the 992-generation 911, and it’s a tastier dish than ever. We take to the wheel.
Magazine Extras:
As the summer show season draws to a close, we get behind the wheel of exciting new Porsches. Chief among the cars we've sampled is the extraordinary 914 from Fifteen Eleven Design, but don't go thinking this near 400bhp Targa-topped two-seater is a just another restomod.....
