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Debut for Pirelli P7 Classic W7 on Costa Brava historic rally

Pirelli’s new P7 Classic W7 was used by the top three finishers in the second round of this year’s FIA European Historic Rally Championship, the 63rd Rally Costa Brava. The top two finishers drove Lancia Delta Integrales, similar to the cars that made their mark on the World Rally Championship with Pirelli in the late 1980s. Under the latest FIA historic regulations, cars that competed up to 1990 are now eligible for classic events – with many of them now at the forefront of the action.

18th March 2015/by Andrew

Jaguar E-Type voted the UK’s favourite classic car

UK News

The British-made Jaguar E-Type sports car secured 14 per cent of the votes in a nationwide independent survey conducted by The Car Buying Service. Following close behind with 9 per cent of the vote was the Mini Cooper 1275, while the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow came in third with 7 per cent. Also amongst the ‘top 10’ favourite classic cars were the VW Beetle oval window, 67 Ford Mustang and Porsche 356 – the full rundown can be found below.

9th March 2015/1 Comment/by Andrew

Michelin tyres OE on Porsche Cayman GT4

Porsche AG has chosen to equip all of its Cayman GT4 launch cars with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 UHP tyres in 245/35 ZR20 (91Y) TL N0 front and 295/30 ZR20 (101Y) XL TL N0 rear. The tyre is already OE on other recent Porsche models including the 918 Spyder and GT3. Further evidence of […]

6th March 2015/by Tyrepress Editors

Bilstein releases Porsche 997 (Non Turbo) B4 PASM damper replacements

Product News

Suspension manufacturer Bilstein has released an OEM replacement for the non-turbocharged Porsche 997. The replacement part maintains the character and comfort of the original car, integrating with the factory PASM system. Bilstein’s B4 damper package helps to significantly enhance the dynamic abilities of an older 997, working in harmony with either the OEM springs or any quality aftermarket parts.

14th August 2014/by Andrew

Pirelli-backed Porsche Club Championship gets top TV package

Motorsport, UK News

The Porsche Club Championship will be broadcast on European motorsport channel Motors TV, allowing the series and exclusive tyre supplier Pirelli to reach an even wider audience. The channel will broadcast all seven rounds, with races shown on Wednesday afternoons. The Porsche Club Championship is organised by Porsche Club GB, the largest officially recognised Porsche […]

21st May 2014/by Andrew

Continental tyres OE on Porsche Macan and Panamera

Company News

Continental tyres will be fitted as original equipment on the new Porsche Macan SUV. According to the company, Continental has won both summer and winter tyre approvals.

17th April 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Bentley and Olympic gold medallist boost Avon Tyres British GT 2014 at Oulton Park

Motorsport, Premium

British GT title sponsor and tyre supplier Avon will fit its rubber to two teams’ Bentley Continental GT3s as the championship returns at Cheshire’s Oulton Park over Easter bank holiday. More than 30 cars will take to the capacity grid for the season opener, with Bentley’s return to full-time motor racing a highlight. Another is the presence of an Olympic gold medallist, competing with Nissan Academy Team RJN.

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16th April 2014/by Andrew

Falken VLN, N24 Porsche team signs Carrera Cup Asia champion

Career Tracks, Motorsport

Falken has signed Swiss driver Alexandre Imperatori to compete alongside Wolf Henzler, Martin Ragginger and Peter Dumbreck in its 2014 Porsche GT3 team. Falken will compete in various VLN rounds and the Nürburgring 24-hour race.

25th March 2014/by Andrew

Volkswagen set to buy rest of Scania

Company News

The German automotive group Volkswagen looks set to acquire the entire stake in Swedish commercial vehicle maker Scania for €6.7bn (£5.59bn). The company currently holds a total of 89.2 per cent of the voting rights and 62.6 per cent of the capital of Scania.

17th March 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo previews 2014 BRSCC Porsche Championship

Motorsport

Entering its seventh year as series title sponsor and tyre supplier, Toyo Tires says the BRSCC Porsche Championship has seen an encouraging amount of pre-season registrations promising capacity grids for 2014. Using Toyo’s R888 as control tyre for all competitors, the Toyo Tires BRSCC Porsche Championship sees Boxsters and classic 924s battling for supremacy on […]

5th March 2014/by Andrew

Michelin to fit tyres to Porsche 919 Hybrid as technical partner

Product News

As the technical partner of Porsche’s endurance racing programme, Michelin played its part in the development of the new Porsche 919 Hybrid by designing specially-adapted tyres for the LMP1 class prototype. In compliance with the 2014 sporting regulations for the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) and Le Mans, tyres are size 31/71-18 on both the front and the rear. Developed on a simulator for all of the firm’s LMP1 partners, the Michelin tyres on the Porsche 919 Hybrid were refined during testing sessions conducted jointly between the two firms’ technical teams.

4th March 2014/by Andrew

Michelin to supply original tyres to Porsche Macan

Product News

Michelin will provide three tyre lines as original equipment on Porsche’s new Macan SUV. Most notably, the French tyre manufacturer’s new Latitude Sport 3 will make its debut on the SUV, while the Latitude Alpin 2 will equip the Macan with a winter fitment and the Latitude Tour HP all-season tyre will be used for the SUV’s American release, in addition to some other specific regions. The Sport 3 and Tour HP are available in three size specifications, while the Alpin 2 will be supplied in one size specification.

20th November 2013/by Andrew

Toyo’s Proxes R888 adaptability proved by myriad series

Motorsport, Premium

Toyo’s Proxes R888, the Japanese manufacturer’s road-legal competition tyre, has been involved in a wide variety of series this year, showing its versatility and targeting fitments suited to the brand’s strategic placement.

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11th November 2013/by Andrew

Team Falken wins Petit Le Mans in Forza 4 livery

Motorsport

Team Falken completed the ALMS season-ending Petit Le Mans on a high note, taking first place in the GT class. Falken’s Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, prepared by team manager Derrick Walker, was driven by Porsche Works and Falken team driver Wolf Henzler and Bryan Sellers were again joined by co-driver Nick Tandy, who previously ran with the duo at Sebring.

7th November 2013/by Andrew

Wheelwright announces new Mak Rennen wheel for Porsche

News

Mak has released its new Rennen wheel, designed specifically for Porsche. Mak says it has put in plenty of its heritage and experience at the top of the wheel market into the latest multispoke design – an elegant twist on the classic ‘Y’ spoke genre. Each pair of spokes curves into the factory-styled stud bowls, balancing concavity with a lengthened spoke design to create an impression of strength, lightness and size.

22nd August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

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