Down Shift Magazine

05/28/2025

🔥 The Apex Predator Has Arrived 🔥

This 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS isn’t just fast—it’s ferocious. 700 horsepower. 2.7 seconds to 60. A top speed of over 210 mph. This isn’t your average 911—this is the king of the 991 series.

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Experience the raw power of the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach—700 hp, track-tuned performance, and lightweight engineering make it the ultimate 991-series supercar. Explore specs, design, and collectibility.

05/27/2025

What do you get when Porsche inherits a shelved Volkswagen design, kitbashes parts from across the VW-Audi catalog, and slaps on their badge?

A car that purists mocked—but saved the company.

The 924 may have started as a budget-friendly compromise, but it launched the transaxle era, brought Porsche to a new generation of drivers, and helped steer the brand through financial turbulence in the late '70s and early '80s.

Born from a failed Volkswagen project, the Porsche 924 became the unlikely hero that saved Porsche. Discover how this kitbashed sports car reshaped the brand’s future and launched the transaxle era.

05/25/2025

Ever wonder what’s really happening when you shift gears? From the satisfying click of the shifter to the art of balancing the clutch, driving a manual transmission is more than just nostalgia—it’s mechanical poetry.

Whether you're a gearhead or just manual-curious, this breakdown explains how a manual transmission works and why it still matters in a world full of automatics.

Learn how a manual transmission works—from clutch engagement to gear selection—and discover why this classic driving experience still resonates with enthusiasts today.

05/21/2025

2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for performance enthusiasts—a thrilling convergence of tradition and innovation. It’s where fire-breathing V12s share the spotlight with instant-torque EVs, and analog driving purists go head-to-head with cutting-edge tech lovers. From the visceral charm of the Nissan Z and GR Supra to the electrified force of the Taycan Turbo S, this year’s standouts offer more than impressive specs—they deliver emotion, engagement, and the kind of unforgettable driving experience that lingers long after the road ends.

Which one’s your pick for 2025’s performance king?

Discover the best performance cars of 2025 ranked by price and power. From budget hot hatches to V12 exotics and electric supercars, explore top picks for every enthusiast.

05/20/2025

Photo of the Week – Week 21
The 2020 Ford GT isn’t just a modern supercar—it’s a carbon-fiber tribute to Le Mans glory. With 660 horsepower, active aero, and one of the most aggressive designs ever to wear a Ford badge, this Frozen White example is as rare as it is breathtaking.

Explore the 2020 Ford GT in Frozen White—our Photo of the Week. This rare American supercar blends carbon-fiber engineering with Le Mans-inspired performance.

04/14/2025

In the rapidly evolving world of electric vehicles (EVs), where performance and sustainability meet cutting-edge technology, one name has risen above the rest when it comes to delivering the full package: the Porsche Taycan 4S. While competitors like the Tesla Model S Plaid, Audi e-tron GT, and Lucid Air offer impressive stats and futuristic appeal, the Taycan 4S distinguishes itself by doing what Porsche does best—fusing raw driving pleasure with masterful engineering. This article explores why the Porsche Taycan 4S stands as the best electric sports car on the market today.

Discover why the Porsche Taycan 4S is the best electric sports car on the market—blending Porsche performance, luxury craftsmanship, and cutting-edge EV technology in one thrilling package.

05/26/2023

The 924 was originally a joint project of Volkswagen and Porsche created by the Vertriebsgesellschaft (VG), the joint sales and marketing company founded by Porsche and VW to market and sell sports cars (Ludvigsen: Porsche, Excellence was Expected). For Volkswagen, it was intended to be the company’s flagship coupé sports car and was dubbed “Project 425” during its development. For Porsche, it was to be its entry-level sports car replacing the 914...

Built for Volkswagen, the 924 was the first front-engine Porsche sold and was intended to replace the 914 as the brand's entry-level model.

05/25/2023

With its basic styling, engineering, and detailing the 190 SL was an attractive, more affordable alternative to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL.

05/24/2023

Chevy changed everything about the Corvette for 2020, and 2021 sees incremental updates on an already successful formula.

05/23/2023

Revealed by the automaker on Friday, the concept imagines what a shooting brake based on the latest Z4 convertible might be like if moved into production. The concept gives the most sophisticated look to a modern Z4 coupe ever seen; it replaces the hatchback with a sloping liftback design that gives the concept the most sophisticated overall design. The look evokes the BMW M Coupe of 1997-2002, affectionately called the “clown shoe” by enthusiasts.

BMW unveiled a new concept for a shooting brake design...and there is a possibility that it might actually become a reality

05/11/2023

The electric concept uses a two-motor hybrid setup powered by hydrogen and electricity, and its neo-wedge design left enthusiasts wagging their tongues when it was revealed last July. It would cut through the clutter of today’s busy styling and bring something legitimately distinctive to the sports-car space. It is also possible for Hyundai to make the N Vision 74 a vehicle that is both higher-performing and lower-volume.

Hyundai's popular N Vision 74 concept, based on the Pony Coupe prototype from 1974 has been rumored to have been green-lit for production.

05/09/2023

This 1970 Lancia Fulvia 1.6 HF is one of approximately 1,250 “Fanalone” Series 1 examples produced between 1969 and 1970. Originally imported to the US in the 1970s, it was refurbished in the 2000s

The new Z replaces Nissan's GT-R supercar in the Japanese Super GT series and marks the Z's first return to the GT500 class since 2007.