It's that time again: Porsche Driver issue 1-2020 is now available in stores. This issue features air-cooled engines, controversial models, an elaborate new design in honor of Ferdinand Piëch, Japanese wisdom and much more.
The air is out
Do you know when an air-cooled 911 engine is ready for an overhaul? No? Porsche organized a reader workshop in which the air-cooled engines were examined in detail. The article "The air is out" documents this event and refines the documentation with various facts and figures on air-cooled engines. In addition, various tips and recommendations are given to simplify the maintenance and understanding of the engines. However, this article is not a manual! In the event of problems, professional personnel should still be consulted.
Fashion Victim
The Panamericana is 30 years old. From then until now, it has been the subject of heated debate: Grotesque or groundbreaking? Madness or vision? In any case, the Panamericana managed to polarize and divide opinions better than many other Porsche models. Its rather peculiar design earned it the not particularly flattering nickname "toad", as it looks like a sitting toad when viewed from the side. But what is really inside this Porsche? Is it really the stylistic low-flyer that people like to think it is? The "Fashion Victim" chapter will help you form an opinion.
Maximum mid-engine
The Porsche 914 S is back on the road to celebrate its anniversary. The first 914 S ever built was destined for Ferdinan Piëch, as he was the driving force behind the racing department at the time and played a key role in the development of the 917, for example. Now, around 50 years later, the 914 S was redesigned and immediately put on the road for its first spin. The chapter "Maximum mid-engine" describes the history and the new design of the 914 S. Of course, the first drive was also extensively documented.
Kaizen
Did you know that "Kaizen" (pronounced "kaisen") is Japanese? Kaizen means a production process for continuous improvement - change for the better. RUF BTR 3.4, which was supplied by RUF and was based on the 911 Turbo 3.3, represents precisely this change. Whether this BTR was also better than the 911 Turbo 3.3 is left to everyone's own opinion. In any case, it is the more powerful of the two. The "Kaizen" chapter takes you through the various development and evolutionary stages of this model.
The mountain is calling...
Porsche is one of the repeat offenders when it comes to hill climbs: for 25 years, they were always at the forefront whenever a hill climb started somewhere. The first Gaisberg race on Salzburg's local mountain started 90 years ago, the last one 50 years ago. During this time, Porsche was able to achieve successes galore on this track. To celebrate and revive this event, Porsche returned to the race track. Exquisite cars and no less exquisite drivers await the reader.
Exclusive Christmas competition
Porsche Fahrer is giving away prizes worth a total of around 5000 euros in an exclusive competition. To take part in the competition, all you have to do is answer the question "What were the names of the owners of the two 914 S with the eight-cylinder engine? If you have read the magazine carefully, it will not be particularly difficult to answer this question. Detailed information on the prizes and the conditions of participation can be found at www.porsche-fahrer.de.
The magazine can be ordered immediately from Heel-Verlag.
