The new issue of Porsche Fahrer features topics such as the Porsche 993 Targa 4S, a portrait of Helmuth Bott, a performance test of the powerful 993 models and a resurrected Lindner Coupé. And then there's also a VW Bus that made it into the magazine.
One-hit wonder 993 Targa 4S
The Porsche 993 Targa has always been exceptional. The innovative roof construction demanded a rethink. There was no all-wheel drive, turbo-look or extra-hot engines. The new Targa model was introduced late in 1995. The number of units therefore remained low...
Behind the scenes - Helmuth Bott
For a long time, Helmuth Bott was one of the most important people at Porsche. The engineer made a significant contribution to Porsche's success story. From March 1952, Bott worked at Porsche and was already involved in major projects during his training. He remained loyal to his employer until he retired from his post in 1988.
Performance test - 993 Turbo S versus 993 GT2 Evo
Both are the last of their kind: Turbo S and GT2 Evo. The 911 Turbo S combines power with comfort, while the 911 GT2 Evo is consistently trimmed for speed and lightness. The first GT2 was in fact designed as a racing car, which is certainly evident in the two series that followed.
Risen from the ruins - Lindner Coupé
Ferry Porsche probably turned a blind eye when some enthusiasts in the GDR built the Lindner Coupé in the 1950s. One of the pirate copies has now been brought back to life by Alexander Fritz.
Between the worlds - Ruf BTR 3.4
In 1981, Braun took his 930 to Alois Ruf, where a RUF-modified sports car was created. With 374 hp, the RUF BTR 3.4 was certainly worth a look. The company supplemented the body, chassis and engine from Porsche with parts from its own workshop, resulting in an independent RUF model generation.
Comparison - 911 Carrera 3.2 versus B 32
The 911 Carrera and the Super Bully of the T3 generation are powered by the same technology. However, the two have not yet faced each other in a direct comparison. Initially, the technology of the 911 was only installed in some Bully cars for their own purposes, and then also at the special request of individual customers. However, the "Model B 32" project never really became public.
