One of the most distinguishable automakers in the industry, no one can ignore the greatness of Porsche’s name, and the following cars escalated this brand to the top.
Porsche 928
This boy totally transformed the manufacturer’s tradition by looking down on all engines having less than 8 cylinders. It’s own heavy V8 engine is tucked under the hood, and not in the back, where all 911 engines fit theirs.
It has an aesthetic style which includes some beautiful pop-up eyes and a 50/50 weight distribution for agile handling details. It’s no wonder that it bagged the title of European Car of the Year 1978 and was one of the earliest cars to add a passive back wheel steering arrangement known as the Weissach axle. This is quite similar to the 4-wheel steering setups which modern vehicles today have.
Porsche 996 GT3
This 996 generation of the 911 disappointed many fans of the automaker as it was the first vehicle without an air cooled engine. Basically, it had to be modernized to make use of a water cooled arrangement. The most popular engine designer of Porsche, aka Hanz Mezger, was not ready to lose the 996 and get lost in the midst of other sports cars. Therefore, the team at the manufacturer aimed to make the vehicle look distinct, appealing, and as familiar with its roots as possible.
The sports car was a 996 along with some extra upgrades such as a lightweight flywheel to emit exciting sounds, a naturally aspirated 355 ponies V6, adjustable springs, and anti-roll bars made specifically for track use. However, the team also removed some elements in order to excite the driver such as stability control and traction control.
Porsche Taycan
Porsche Taycan proves to the industry that electric vehicles are the future. Furthermore this car segment does not have to be dull and boring cars without anything attractive. Instead, electric vehicles can have surprisingly fast performance. These machines are customizable and automakers can do anything to keep redefining the models.
The Taycan comes with separate Turbo and Turbo S trim levels and both are powered by fuel cells. But this seems kind of irrelevant as it is quicker on the dragstrip as compared to the majority of 911s. The electric power of 750 horses can rocket the electric sedan past the quarter-mile in only 10 and a half seconds. Plus, it flashes to 60 mph from a stop in 2.4 seconds. Now this is some blistering fast speed.
Porsche Carrera GT
If you somehow think of yourself as a professional driver, this mid-mounted V10 fueled Carrera GT will make you reconsider your thoughts. It is popular for being engaged with Paul Walker’s horrendous crash because this lightning fast hyper-car was way too dangerous for a routine driver. This is because the Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a quick back wheel drive setup.
Plus, there are no driver assistance functions such as ABS brakes and traction control, and it delivers 605 horses. It might sound like an alarming vehicle but if you learn how to tame this stick shift, all the fear will convert into adrenaline. Only a few seconds into driving, you will think about the 5.7 liter V10 monstrous exhaust noise.
Porsche 918 Spyder
There have been so many contests between automakers in recent years. However, one of the most important wars is the 2010s hyper-car conflict, displaying the soldiers – the Porsche 918 Spyder, Ferrari LaFerrari, and McLaren. Due to a result of blending two electric motors along with a treacherous 4.6 liter V8, this all-wheel drive vehicle can jump from 0 to 60 mph in an unbeatable 2.6 seconds. The strong powertrain emits a total of 875 ponies and an unbelievable 944 pound feet of torque.
If you think that all 918s machines reduce the raw traits of Porsche, you should think again. The euphonious dual exhaust tips just behind the head, the styling is gorgeous, there is a plethora of power, and an urgent sense of power will keep the driver on their toes at all times. It’s not surprising that most people hail the Porsche 918 Spyder as one of the best hyper-cars.
