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NEW PORSCHE AIR-COOLED CLASSICS BOOKAZINE

During more than five decades of production, Porsche’s now legendary air-cooled sports cars afforded the Stuttgart brand a reputation for delivering formidable racing machines capable of dominating motorsport. Away from the track, the manufacturer’s road cars were just as impressive, bringing automotive technology developed in the heat of battle to the world’s dealer showrooms. In this 164-page celebration of air-cooled classics, the makers of 911 & Porsche World and Classic Porsche magazines chart the design and evolution of Porsche’s air-cooled sports cars, from events leading to the development of 356 no.1, all the way to discontinuation of the 993. Along the way, we get behind the wheel of key models, delve into owner stories, explore ground-breaking engineering and salute racing success. Essential reading for you or the Porsche fan in your life.

Price: £9.99 shop.kelsey.co.uk/porsche-classics

NEW AUTOGLYM CERAMIC WASH AND PROTECT

Autoglym, the UK’S largest vehicle care brand, has launched its all-new Advanced All Wheel Cleaner, a colour-changing wheel cleaning product utilising powerful ph-neutral active ingredients to safely and effectively remove ferrous brake debris, embedded dirt and other contaminants from all lacquered wheel types. Compared to many established ‘colour bleed’ products, Autoglym’s new foaming formula clings more effectively to the wheel surface to increase contact time, delivering an effective clean while reducing the need for agitation with cleaning tools. Advanced All Wheel Cleaner’s active ingredients react to ingrained metal particles, turning them a deep red and lifting them away from the surface in advance of rinsing. Price: One-litre bottle £19.99, 2.5-litre bottle £29.99 autoglym.com or call 01462 688532

FABSPEED CARBON INTAKE FOR 997 CARRERA

Designed specifically for the first-generation 997 Carrera and its derivatives, including the Carrera S and Carrera 4S, Fabspeed’s carbon-fibre competition air intake system vastly improves power and intake noise throughout the rev range. Constructed with high-quality carbon-fibre for strength, durability, maximum flow and performance, this very intake system is used by professional Grand Am and KONI race teams in the crucible of motorsport, but also works well on the street. With more flow and colder air getting to the engine, output is noticeably improved — Fabspeed’s Dynojet recorded an increase of 21lb-ft torque and 19whp at 7,000rpm. Utilising dry-style filters not requiring oil (simply wash with warm water and re-use), this cool carbon kit is a direct bolt-on replacement for the 997 Carrera’s factory air box, can be configured for a GT3 throttle body and is backed by Fabspeed’s legendary lifetime warranty. Installation is a cinch — we published a step-by-step guide in our April 2024 issue (order a copy at bit.ly/issues911pw). Price: $1,151.95 (add $121 for GT3 throttle body adapter) fabspeed.com or call +1 215 593 2786

NEW NEAR 800BHP TECHART GTSTREET R TOURING CONVERSION FOR 992 TURBO S

With a legacy spanning more than two decades, the Techart Gtstreet range epitomises the Leonberg-based company’s relentless pursuit of automotive perfection. Limited to a prestigious twenty-five units worldwide, the new Gtstreet R Touring conversion for the 992 Turbo S seamlessly marries everyday practicality with uncompromised driving performance, a hallmark of Techart’s signature customisation philosophy since the inaugural Gtstreet range, based on the 996-generation 911 in 2001. A standout design highlight of the new Gtstreet R Touring is an all-new lightweight carbon-fibre rear spoiler, providing increased downforce and more balanced aerodynamics at high speed. Comprising a paintable base frame and a carbon spoiler lip, the part is a massive sixty percent lighter than the host 911’s stock rear wing. With new integrated air ducts, the Gtstreet R Touring rear spoiler also provides improved cooling air supply to the power-enhanced engine, which delivers a monstrous 720bhp with Techart’s standard upgrade, and almost 800bhp with the optional TA092/T2.1 tuning kit. Price: POA techart.de or tech-9.co.uk

WEBCON MALPASSI FILTER KING FUEL FILTER

The fuel system and carburetion experts at Webcon have announced the legendary Malpassi Filter King fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator assembly are available once again. The fuel filter resides in a glass bowl, allowing the driver to easily assess the condition of the replaceable filter. Two push-on 5/16 (8mm) fuel unions are included, as is a universal mounting bracket and a captive thread to allow fitment of a fuel pressure gauge (the use of Webcon WFR150 0-15psi fuel pressure gauge is recommended). The fuel filter is a genuine Malpassi product, which works in the 1.5–7psi range, meaning it is suitable for all Weber carburettor installations. Price: Fuel filter £90.69, fuel pressure gauge £23.29 webcon.co.uk or call 01932 787100

RECOMMENDED READ: ULTIMATE WORKS PORSCHE 956 — THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY

Unleashed in 1982, the 956 became the most successful purpose-built race car in history. During the following decade, the 956 and its successor, the 962, would win five consecutive world championships, as well as every one of the world’s major sports car races on numerous occasions: the 24 Hours of Le Mans seven times, the 24 Hours of Daytona 24 six times and the 12 Hours of Sebring four times, plus thirty-nine world championship events and fifty-five IMSA races. This is to name only a few of the model’s remarkable achievements. Many of these successes were, of course, achieved by works-entered 956s, almost always in the iconic white-and-blue colours of headline sponsor, Rothmans. These factory cars form the focus of an extraordinary two-volume body of work researched and written by author, Serge Vanbockryck, over the course of the past thirty years. This numbered two-volume hardback set covers 956 design and development, a season-by-season guide to the model’s motorsport activities, individual chassis histories, interviews with key factory personnel (including Norbert Singer, Derek Bell, Jochen Mass, Jürgen Barth, Hurley Haywood and Hans-joachim Stuck), plus background to the relationship between Rothmans and the Porsche works team. Price: £450 porterpress.co.uk or call 01584 781588

OUR LATEST SUBSCRIPTION DEALS

Get every issue of 911 & Porsche World magazine delivered direct to your door by taking advantage of our latest subscription deals. You’ll get every issue before the official on-sale date, plus you’ll receive a discount off the regular retail price. Shipping is included in the cost of subscription and we deliver internationally — enjoy 911 & Porsche World no matter where you are in the world. Simply turn to page 98 of this issue to view our latest offers. shop.kelsey.co.uk or call 01959 543 747

RENNLINE RSR-STYLE BILLET OIL FILLER CAP

Is your air-cooled 911’s oil filler cap showing its age? Constructed from aircraft-grade aluminium and anodised with either a gloss black or clear finish, this Rsr-style oil filler cap from Porsche accessories manufacturer, Rennline, is a stylish replacement for your 911’s tired factory filler cap and comes with a pre-installed o-ring — in one fell swoop, you can achieve ‘out with the old and in with the new’. Order direct from the Rennline online store or through Porsche spares retailer, Pelican Parts.

Price: $95 rennline.com or pelicanparts.com

OUTLAW GEAR SOFT ROPE MARTINI BRACELET

Porschend Inspired by striped historic race car livery, this men’s bracelet from accessories brand, Outlaw Gear, is based around a white-cream speckled soft rope emulating the look of patinated classic race car paintwork. Hard-wearing and exhibiting a ‘worn-in’ feel, this playful bracelet features coloured stripes owing more than a passing nod to the Martini Racing Porsches of yesteryear. The rope is manufactured in Germany, measures eight millimetres in diameter and comes complete with a five-millimetre marine-grade steel shackle, which can be optioned in either black or silver to suit the wearer’s personal preference. Hand-made by Outlaw Gear at the company’s Lincolnshire atelier, this brilliant bracelet is on sale now. Price: From £57.95 outlawgear.co.uk or call 01472 211648

PORSCHE WOOD-HANDLED SCREWDRIVER SET

Ask any owner of a classic car and they’ll confirm carrying a small tool kit isn’t a bad idea, even when the vehicle is operating at its very best. Heavily influenced by the look of tools from the 1960s, this five-piece screwdriver set from the official Porsche Classic product catalogue features a large flathead screwdriver, a large crosshead screwdriver, a stubby flathead screwdriver, a small crosshead screwdriver and a pulley holding tool to assist with tightening or changing of a Porsche air-cooled flat-four’s V-belt. Presented in a solid metal slimline case with a clip fastener, and featuring wooden screwdriver handles decorated with Porsche script, this handy kit is perfectly sized for stowing in the 356, 912, 914 and early 911, and forms part of Porsche Classic’s wider range of tools, which includes a similar screwdriver set with translucent red handles, as well as model-specific tool rolls. Additionally, the range features picnic blankets adopting fabric patterns used by Porsche during its early years of manufacturing. Order direct from Stoddard. Price: $137.50 stoddard.com or call +1 440 869 9890