Inspiration

Porsche Inspiration Stories

Ballet dancer Isaac Hernández x Porsche

The Mexican ballet star is one of the world’s leading male dancers. For him, life is music, dreams in constant motion and full of colour, providing an inspiration for dreamers in his homeland and beyond

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PTSRS – the Instagram channel inspired by Porsche Paint to Sample colours

There are thousands of different colours available when you buy a new Porsche. Find out how Will Lee interacts with them and the stories behind them

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My dream Porsche: with Michael Mauer, chief designer, Porsche

With the Porsche Car Configurator, you can personalise a Porsche to your desired specifications. Michael Mauer, Vice President Style Porsche, inspires you with his perfect Taycan build

Porsche 908/01 K Coupé at the Luftgekühlt show

Top Porsche events not to miss in 2024

From adrenaline-fueled racing to vibrant festivals, there’s a Porsche event for everyone to look forward to this year

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The best Christmas gifts for Porsche lovers in 2023

The holiday season is approaching quicker than a Taycan Turbo S in Launch Mode. From gaming chairs to sweaters, our ultimate gift guide has the perfect gift for Porsche fans, young and old

River of orange lava flows down from Mount Etna, Sicily

Driving up Mount Etna with the Porsche Travel Experience Sicily

You’ll find inspiration for colour everywhere on a Porsche Travel Experience. In eastern Sicily the looming presence of Mount Etna, and the vivid lava that flows from it, dominates the landscape

Porsche 911 in front of colourful collage of landscapes

Discover a world of Porsche colour

Meet the Porsche car colours inspired by dream destinations – the perfect excuse for inspirational road trips in a Porsche

Top Porsche road trip ideas and tips

With ROADS by Porsche, you can create your perfect road trip. The creator of the app, Marco Brinkmann, shares his top tips and ideas

People and Porsche cars outside F.A.T. Mankei, Grossglockner Pass, Austria

What is F.A.T. Mankei?

Over 2200m up Austria’s highest mountain is an all-new version of a venue that’s been serving motorists driving up one of the world’s great roads for years

Central feature of Porsche cars at Goodwood Festival of Speed

What were the best Porsche cars at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed?

As its 75th anniversary celebrations continue, Porsche took over the legendary festival with displays, futuristic new launches and the chance to see star cars past and present take on the famous hillclimb

Orange Porsche, black grill peeling off onto floor

How to create a Porsche NFT

Blending together physical and virtual worlds, the Porsche Web3 journey began with an innovative NFT collection dedicated to co-creation and community. Meet the masterminds behind this groundbreaking project

Porsche 911 Carrera (type 997) in Californian forest

Follow 997 Panamericana’s guide to creating epic Porsche 911 road trips

Ever since Michael Erbland bought a classic 911 Carrera (type 997) he’s made the most of the ownership experience. From ocean to mountains, San Diego to the Sierra Nevada, he’s proving that there’s no limits to its capabilities

Six Porsche models in front of skyscraper skyline by day

The complete A-Z guide to Porsche terminology

Why go from A to B when you can explore Porsche from A to Z – or should we say air-cooled to Zuffenhausen? Brush up on your Porsche facts with our alphabetical rundown

Mr JWW with Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

YouTuber Mr JWW’s stunning Porsche 911 collection

He’s famous for his popular YouTube cars channel, but Mr JWW – aka James Walker – is a serial supercar buyer, too. And there’s one model that’s particularly special to him – the 911 GT3

Man lies on floor besides Porsche Cayman GT4 RS

Fast cars, epic roads: how to be a YouTuber by Cars With Luke

His immersive driving videos, especially of his 911 GT3 and 718 Cayman GT4, attract hundreds of thousands of views. So, who better to tell us about the best places to enjoy the thrills of driving and what it takes to be an automotive YouTuber than Cars With Luke?

Hans Mezger is standing next to one of the TAG Turbo Porsche engines that he designed.

A life full of powerful dreams

Mezger's passion for Porsche was second to none. His timeless designs led to the creation of truly iconic engines for the racetrack and the streets.

A person stands with their back to us and looks from a roof over the skyline of a big city. The sun is shining in the person's face.

To the courageous minds behind big dreams

Here's to those with the courage, passion and desire to pursue their dreams, whose stories provide inspiration for those willing to dream on.

Porsche professional athlete Liam Whaley kitesurfing, glacier behind him

Extreme kitesurfing on a Porsche road trip in Alaska

The high thrills sport of kitesurfing is usually practiced in warm and sunny conditions. Find out what happened when some of the world’s best kiters took their sport to the limit in glacial waters on an epic road trip

Orange classic Porsche on Swiss Alpine road, mountains in background

Planning a road trip: what is ROADS by Porsche?

ROADS is a free app that’s home to the ultimate online community for those that love road trips. Unite with other passionate drivers as you uncover – and drive – the finest scenic routes in the world

Porsche GT2 RS speeding past crowds at Goodwood track

Porsche events in 2023: what to look forward to

Get ready for another fun, adrenaline-fuelled Porsche year. Here’s the key Porsche events, anniversaries, festivals and moments to get excited about over the next 12 months

Chris Labrooy sculpture of yellow racing driver and Porsche 911

The inspiration behind the Porsche art: why Chris Labrooy dreams big

Fresh from creating his stunning Dream Big. installation during Miami Art Week, the leading digital artist explains how he brought his virtual designs to life, his appreciation for Porsche cars and how he sees NFTs as a gateway to great new art

Dare to be driven by dreams

Discover the power of pursuing a dream, as we hope to inspire those passionate about turning their dreams into reality.

How to Achieve the Impossible with Richard Browning

Jeremy White joins Richard Browning to talk about achieving the impossible, working to improve the mobility of paramedics and more.

Digitally ehanced image of Porsche 904 on rainy racetrack

How to edit your Porsche car photography

A top automotive digital creator shows us how, with a little time and effort, you can take a standard car photo and edit it into something special

A close-up of Simona De Silvestro’s face, she looks straight into the camera.

Not even flames can stop Simona De Silvestro on her way forward

Discover how Simona's childhood dream of racing sports cars led to a career pushing electric cars to their limits on the racetrack.

We see Sophie de Oliveira's face in a close-up from the front. She looks reflective.

Sophie de Oliveira Barata's healing touch with artistic flair

Sophie turned her passion for special effects into crafting innovative, timeless designs to inspire creativity within the medical prosthetics world.

Jacky Ickx sits in a racing car and points to something outside of the car which cannot be seen in the picture.

The man of Le Mans: Jacky Ickx

What makes a successful sports car racer? After dominating racetracks for a living, Jacky Ickx might know a thing or two.

Sean Wotherspoon

Watch Sean Wotherspoon on why nature is his shortcut to innovation

The designer talks about his passion for nature, his desire to maintain the heritage of his subjects of innovation, and the power of self-expression.

Karla Welch casually sits on a wooden chair while she looks into the camera.

Vogue Forces of Fashion: taking the wheel

Watch the Vogue Forces of Fashion session as Janelle Okwodu sits down with stylist and entrepreneur Karla Welch to talk mentorship, reinvention and dreams.

Julien works a soldering iron intently in his workshop.

Creating Rock'n'Roll dreams

From the French countryside to touring with some of the world's biggest rockstars, Roure and his guitars have been on quite the adventure.

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Watch St. Vincent reveal the magic behind her creative process

The artist talks about how she uses music to tell stories, her admiration for those before her and how new experiences have altered her perspective.

Sara Nuru

Sara Nuru on moving the needle forward

The fashion model and entrepreneur talks about supporting women and selling sustainable products, living in the moment and her hopes for the future.

Janeya Griffin

Janeya Griffin: How to harness your own potential

Janeya talks about her passion for establishing connections, the importance of switching things up, and understanding the impact you have on the world.

Jon Gray

Building communities of the future: healthy food for all

Gideon Lichfield sits down with Ghetto Gastro cofounder Jon Gray to discuss shedding light on the underestimated and using food as a vehicle for story.

Barbara Sika is standing in front of a concrete wall and smiles in the camera.

Barbara Sika: A passion for telling stories through timeless designs

The Colour and Trim Designer talks about drifting through life, being open to inspiration and new experiences, and how passion leads to success.

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Hanna Lux Davis on doing what it takes

The music video director talks about the importance of passion, influencing future generations through fashion, and helping artists to tell stories.

Redefining reality one paint stroke at a time

Hemal Jhaveri joins Alexa Meade to explore how different tools can not only bring a vision to life, but also expand perspectives and inspire others.

Angelique Kerber: You can't control life

The sports star talks about how discipline and passion drives her, drawing strength from the hardest moments, and a desire to inspire future generations.

Grace Ladoja: Lessons on you

The music manager talks about celebrating little moments of success, the importance of passion in creativity and what she wants the future to hold.

The Journey of the Entrepreneur with Sharmadean Reid

Greg Williams sits down with Sharmadean Reid to discuss her true passion of unlocking the potential of female entrepreneurship.

Paul Casey is standing in front of clouds while he looks up into the sky. We see him frontal from a low angle.

Paul Casey masters high concentration and high speeds

A tale of handicaps and horsepower. How passion and perseverance can overcome setbacks and make dreams come true.

Ferry Porsche is leaning against the front of a red Porsche 356 “No 1” Roadster.

How Ferry Porsche's dream started rolling

Inspired by his father’s work, Ferry Porsche built the sports car of his dreams.

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A platform for dreamers: The Art of Drive

Conceived in collaboration with Vogue and WIRED, The Art of Drive exists to educate and inspire the innovators of the future.

Leyla Piedayesh

Leyla Piedayesh: it starts with you

The fashion designer and entrepreneur talks about jumping in at the deep end, how passion inspires her more than objectives, and learning to let go.

Vogue business and Porsche event

Vogue Business and Porsche event: How to reinvent through innovation

Join Vogue's Hilary Milnes and a host of industry leading speakers to discover how passion, teamwork and sustainability are integral to innovation.

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Sean Wotherspoon: determined to inspire

The designer talks about his belief that anyone can innovate, his initial experiences working for big brands, and going out to find moments of peace.

Karla Welch leans against a stool with her arms crossed in a white studio.

Karla Welch: a masterclass in using style and clothes to enact change

The stylist and entrepreneur talks about learning from every experience, how collaborative spirit fuels the fashion industry, and being open to inspiration.

Shamadean Reid

Sharmadean Reid on creating your own path

The tech founder talks about writing your own story, surrounding yourself with inspiration, and having a positive vision for the future.

René Metge is standing at the finish line and celebrating with his hands in the air.

René Metge's dusty road to success

Drifting through the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally in what's now revered as a timeless Porsche classic car, Metge defied the odds to fulfil his dream.