Send us a text Explore the genesis of Porsche's 'RS' legend with The Gated Shift! This week, host Thanasi dives deep into the iconic Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7. Born from the necessity to dominate Group 4 GT racing, this homologation special became one of the most revered classic Porsches ever built. We'll uncover the obsessive lightweighting philosophy behind the M471 Sport version, contrast it with the M472 Touring, and dissect the engineering marvels like the potent 2.7L air-cooled flat-si...
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Send us a text Explore the genesis of Porsche's 'RS' legend with The Gated Shift! This week, host Thanasi dives deep into the iconic Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7. Born from the necessity to dominate Group 4 GT racing, this homologation special became one of the most revered classic Porsches ever built. We'll uncover the obsessive lightweighting philosophy behind the M471 Sport version, contrast it with the M472 Touring, and dissect the engineering marvels like the potent 2.7L air-cooled flat-si...
Porsche 959: Group B Rally Legend, Paris-Dakar Winner, & Supercar Tech - The Gated Shift
The Gated Shift
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Porsche 959: Group B Rally Legend, Paris-Dakar Winner, & Supercar Tech - The Gated Shift
Send us a text This week on The Gated Shift, we're diving deep into the legendary Porsche 959, a car that was truly ahead of its time. Originally designed for the wild world of Group B rally, the 959 became one of the most technologically advanced supercars of the 1980s. We'll explore its groundbreaking all-wheel-drive system (PSK), its twin-turbocharged flat-six engine, its adjustable ride height, and its lightweight construction using materials like Kevlar and aluminum. We'll also cov...
The Gated Shift
Send us a text Explore the genesis of Porsche's 'RS' legend with The Gated Shift! This week, host Thanasi dives deep into the iconic Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7. Born from the necessity to dominate Group 4 GT racing, this homologation special became one of the most revered classic Porsches ever built. We'll uncover the obsessive lightweighting philosophy behind the M471 Sport version, contrast it with the M472 Touring, and dissect the engineering marvels like the potent 2.7L air-cooled flat-si...
