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The rear 3/4 view of a white-with-red-decals 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 on a track

Why Is the Base Porsche 911 Called ‘Carrera’?

Originally, the base Porsche 911 wasn't called the Carrera. That was originally a higher-end trim named in honor of Porsche's success at the Carrera Panamericana. But after the 911 was almost killed off, the name reappeared as part of a rejuvenation campaign. And the 911 Carrera has been the base trim ever since.
A black Porsche Taycan Turbo S EV shot from the 3/4 angle on a London street

Will This Ruin Porsche Forever?

Volkswagen, the parent company of Porsche AG, announced it plans to go public with Porsche soon. The major advantage is that it will bring in lots of capital very rapidly. But it can also fundamentally change how the company operates, and not in a good way.