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Tag Archives: Porsche

The Secret Studebaker-Porsche Connection

Posted on October 23, 2021 by MCG

Now here’s an unlikely partnership:  In 1954, Porsche produced a new prototype car design for Studebaker. While the project didn’t go anywhere, it’s definitely worth a closer look.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ferdinand Porsche, Porsche, Porsche Type 542, Studebaker, Studebaker Z-87

Video: Porsche Reinvents Disc Brakes—No More Brake Dust!

Posted on June 18, 2020 by MCG

With its Surface-Coated Brakes, Porsche is claiming a major advance: extended life, no fade, and even better, no rust and no brake dust. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Engineering Explained, Porsche, Porsche Surface Coated Brakes, PSCB

A Video History of the Porsche 911 Targa

Posted on June 4, 2020 by MCG

To celebrate the latest edition of the open-air 911 Targa, Porsche produced this awesome little video history. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Porsche, Porsche 911, Porsche 911 Targa

Video: Mark Donohue Rewrites the Record Books at Talladega, 1975

Posted on December 21, 2019 by MCG

On August 9, 1975, Mark Donohue set the fastest lap ever recorded at Talladega, running 221.16 mph in the mighty Porsche 917/30. Nearly 45 years later, the track record still stands. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Mark Donohue, Porsche, Porsche 917/30, Roger Penske, Talladega Superspeedway

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