Porsche is in the TV business now with several outlets for its exciting products. Top of the list must be its youTube channel that hosts a variety of short video pieces.
You can find footage of everything from the Boxster to the 911 GT2, but as you might expect from a company with a history as illustrious as Porsche, some of the clips that depict historic cars really stand out. These include the ‘Porsche Family Gathering’ video that shows a remarkable collection of historic Porsche racing cars gathered for the latest Panamera commercial. There’s also wonderful footage of Jacky Ickx’s 1977 Le Mans qualifying lap in the famous Martini-liveried 936 among the incredible videos on offer.
It is also possible to see the current model range in a new light; one clip in particular, titled ‘Porsche Leipzig: Co-Pilot 911 GT2’ presents some stunning displays of car control in a variety of cars including a Cayenne Turbo. And then there’s ‘Extreme Truth’ – a film of the new 911 GT3 RS, which is definitely worth watching.
What’s more, there are a selection of classic Porsche sports cars being put through their paces around the Silverstone race track. In a series of videos, Gordon Robertson, Chief Porsche Driving Consultant, tests the cars around the Porsche Experience handling circuit, exploring their heritage and performance.
The most recent film describes the iconic 1973 911 2.7 RS, and joins existing features on a 1980s 911 Carrera, a Type 993 911 from 1994, a current Type 997 911 Carrera and the latest 911 GT3. The Porsche Panamera Turbo is also demonstrated, and it is intended that further films will soon be uploaded. Future candidates for a Porsche Experience TV debut include the 550 Spyder from the 1950s.