The Porsche GT3 is a quick car by anyone’s standards. This is particularly true of its ability to lap a circuit, often punching above its class. But, there is always a little more left on the table when a car goes to production. That’s where company’s such as Porsche subsidiary Manthey come in. The racing […]
In case you missed it, one of the highlights of the motoring calendar took place this past weekend The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed delivered a feast of horsepower and history. From leading-edge electric prototypes to roaring V8 legends, this year’s hillclimb had it all. The event has become the ‘go to’ gathering for European […]
Porsche Supercup is one of the most successful monotype race series anywhere in the world. The 2025 Porsche Supercup season was the 32nd of this tin-top formula. This season consisted of eight rounds, each of which was a curtain-raiser for Formula One. 2024 marked the first year of Porsche Supercup running exclusively on predominantly fully […]
Yes, you read that right, Double Apex got behind the wheel of a Pagani Huayra BC in the company’s hometown of Modena in Italy. We also managed to record much of the experience to create the video at the bottom of this post. There are few cars and brands that are high on the ‘dream […]
Porsche introduced the 992.1 series of GT3 a few years ago. Now in its 25th year, the German company has introduced a revised Porsche 911 GT3. The 992.2 GT3 and GT3 Touring were introduced simultaneously. Both versions have a number of changes over the 992.1, the predecessor to the latest offering. Follow Double Apex on […]
We recently spent some time with the somewhat contentious Mercedes-AMG C63S E-Performance, which left us pondering about defining ‘better’. The Mercedes-AMG C63S E-Performance has made plenty of headlines, and not always for the right reasons. AMG broke a few hearts when it announced that the characterful V8s that have been employed in the C-AMGs […]
Just a few days ago the BMW M4 CS made its public debut. This is the latest iteration of BMW’s well-known sports coupe. You can read our original BMW M4 CS article at this link. BMW’s M division takes aim squarely at products from Porsche’s 911 range. The CS is the closest thing to a […]
South African racer Jordan Pepper lost by an agonising 0,042 seconds to a rival at this past weekend’s Nurburging endurance race. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Buy now and take advantage of free delivery in South Africa on orders over R349. SA Connection The No 27 Lamborghini […]
This 2024 WEC Qatar 1812 km race report was compiled by regular endurance-racing correspondent Dr Nick van der Meulen. The opening round of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) took place in Qatar. The 1812 km race comprises of 335 laps or 10 hours of racing, maximum. The circuit is MotoGP compliant, which means […]
The thrill of the open road, the connection of a perfectly timed gearshift, and teetering on the edge of traction – few things compare to the experience of a well-driven rear-wheel drive manual sportscar. But in 2024, finding these automotive gems is becoming a treasure hunt. Thankfully, there are still a few shining beacons of […]
Rennsport is a gathering of Porsche owners and enthusiasts that takes place in the US every few years. The seventh edition of this Porschephile gathering is taking place at Laguna Seca Raceway in California this weekend. To celebrate the occasion Porsche has created a very special, limited-edition model called the 911 GT3 R Rennsport. Follow […]
This Porsche 911 GT3 RS vs BMW M3 CS drag race is one that fans of both brands have been looking forward to. UK website Car Wow has managed to obtain both cars for this great match up. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Buy now and take advantage of free delivery […]
The Porsche Mission X was just unveiled to the world. And while the company is calling it a concept car, they are already making noises about its potential Nurburgring lap time and other performance credentials. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. “The Porsche Mission X is a technology […]
The Tail of the Dragon is a road that is considered one of the most dangerous in the US. Route 129 cuts through the mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina. The 18-km stretch of road has 318 corners. Watch as rallycross driver Scott Speed and Subaru attack the Tail of the Dragon in this video. […]
Subarus come from the Far East and Porsches come from Western Europe. Porsche has had countless success at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Subaru built its performance reputation on the world rally stage. The area they do overlap is in terms of their famous flat engine layout. And that could have been the […]
There are few cars that are as iconic as the Carrera RS 2.7. It must rate up near the top of the list of most desirable cars for petrolheads to own, right up with the likes of a Ferrari F40 or a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing. The first RS made its debut in October of […]
AMG debuted its racecars on Europe racetracks 55 years ago. The two ex-Mercedes staffers, Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, left the company to pursue their passion: motorsport. Mercedes-Benz has since taken over full ownership of the once independent company. High-performance models carry the Mercedes-AMG badge, such as this latest creation, the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition […]
Test mules of the razor-sharp GT3 have been seen testing at the Nurburgring as well as out on public roads for months. Finally, the day of its official debut has arrived. Say hello to the latest 911 RS. This high-performance version is based on the current generation 992 series of 911. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, […]
It’s been a bumper few days for GT3 racing car fans. Firstly we showcased Africa’s very first AMG GT3. You can read that exclusive feature at this link. That was followed up by the newly launched Ferrari 296 GT3. Most recently the new Porsche 911 GT3 R was unveiled at the 2022 Spa 24-hour race. […]
Towards the latter part of 2021 Porsche wowed us with an all-electric racer called Mission R. You can read more about it at this link. The Mission R concept car has taken one step closer to becoming a reality with the debut of the 718 Cayman GT4 ePerformance. The newly developed working prototype get its […]
Cars are extremely complex machines. They consist of thousands of components that are sourced from myriad suppliers. The parts are then all bolted together by an automaker in an assembly plant in a process that takes several hours. Watch the building of a Porsche 911 GT3 in a timelapse video (at the bottom of this […]
This is the funniest thing we have seen this week. The TF Song is a satire on boy racers and overeager young visitors to the Nurburgring, or any racetrack. The Pineapple King is a reference to the German phrase ‘Goldene Ananas’ or Golden Pineapple, equivalent of the ‘wooden spoon’ in English. Follow Double Apex on […]
Last week, UK automotive website Car Wow lined up two very different V8 coupes in a drag race (check out that race at this link). In contrast, this week it’s the turn of a V10 and a V12 coupe in the Lamborghini track special drag race. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we […]
The Porsche 911 GT3 made its international debut early last year. Since then, the car has been getting rave reviews the world over. Just days ago, the high-performance machine touched down in SA (click here to check out local pricing). One German tuning house cannot wait for the more extreme RS version and has therefore […]
The steering wheel is the first point of contact for the driver of any car, aside from your behind. When it comes to racing cars, the steering wheel is one of the most influential items to alter the behaviour of his/her machine. In recent times steering wheels have also been critical in relaying information to […]
