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Porsche and Ferragamo Unite for a Stylish Tribute to Italian Craftsmanship

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Two iconic brands merge precision engineering with haute couture to celebrate 40 years of Porsche Italia.

In a celebration of heritage, style, and craftsmanship, Porsche Italia has teamed up with storied Italian fashion house Ferragamo to launch two exclusive, limited-edition models commemorating its 40th anniversary. Based on the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS and the electric Taycan 4S, these special vehicles reflect the shared values of both brands: timeless design, attention to detail, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

This unique collaboration brings together the automotive artisans at Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur and the refined vision of Ferragamo’s designers. At the heart of both vehicles is a rich new signature color: Blusogno. Inspired by a hue found in Ferragamo’s fashion archives, Blusogno represents a fusion of German engineering and Italian elegance, extending across exterior paint, interior leather, and even the finely hand-painted wheels.

The aesthetic journey continues inside, where Blusogno-colored leather – specially developed for the project – wraps around the seats, steering wheel, and center console. Elegant Pebble Gray piping and red accents add subtle contrast, while the dashboard and center panels are adorned with Paldao wood, uniquely dyed in blue – a first for Porsche. In the 911, the passenger-side dashboard is enhanced with an aluminum inlay featuring the commemorative “40 Anni Porsche Italia” logo, also echoed in the Taycan’s center console.

Designers from both brands collaborated closely throughout the project, with teams exchanging visits between Porsche’s Zuffenhausen headquarters and Ferragamo’s Florentine home. Drawing on the fashion brand’s legacy, Porsche engineers integrated signature details: hand-painted white fine lines inspired by Ferragamo design motifs glide across the car’s bodywork, and a white-illuminated Ferragamo logo graces the aluminum door sills.

Commemorative plaques on the B-pillars mark the collaboration with the years 1985 and 2025, celebrating Porsche Italia’s four-decade presence in the country. Even the keys and indoor car covers received bespoke treatment in Blusogno, a testament to the exhaustive attention to detail both brands uphold.

“This project is a tribute to our shared heritage and values,” said Pietro Innocenti, CEO of Porsche Italia. “We wanted to create something truly unique that embodies Porsche’s style, combined with Italian culture and aesthetics.”

Leonardo Ferragamo, Chairman of Salvatore Ferragamo, echoed the sentiment: “Porsche is already perfect. Our contribution was to enhance the details, creating an authentic and meaningful synergy rooted in dreaming—just as my father, the ‘shoemaker of dreams,’ always did.”

A standout detail in the 911 and Taycan interiors is the SportChrono clock, which subtly incorporates the Italian Tricolore – green, white, and red – into its dial. It’s a nod not just to the nation Porsche Italia calls home, but to a partnership that blends tradition with innovation.

With only a limited number of units available exclusively in Italy, these two models are a rare convergence of automotive and fashion artistry – a testament to the timeless appeal of both Porsche and Ferragamo.

Source: Porsche

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Taycan Turbo GT Goes Beast Mode, Sets New EV Track Records

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The electric vehicle performance wars are heating up, and Porsche is not backing down. Just days after the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra made headlines for setting a new production EV record on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, Porsche has responded with a powerful message: the Taycan Turbo GT still rules the track.

Xiaomi’s recent triumph saw the SU7 Ultra dethrone Porsche with a blistering lap around the Nürburgring, shaking up the EV world. But as anyone familiar with German automotive culture knows, Porsche doesn’t relinquish records easily. With renewed determination, the Stuttgart-based automaker has fired back, establishing new benchmarks at two world-renowned racetracks.

At Road Atlanta in Georgia, Porsche enlisted veteran driver Patrick Long to pilot the Taycan Turbo GT. The result: a record-smashing lap time of 1:27.1 minutes on the 4.088-kilometer circuit—over six seconds faster than the previous Taycan Turbo S record set in 2020. Across the globe in Abu Dhabi, at the Yas Marina Circuit, Formula 1 driver Ramez Azzam clocked 2:07.2 minutes under the floodlights, just 1.1 seconds off the touring car record, a remarkable feat considering the desert heat necessitated a nighttime run.

Both of these record-setting performances were achieved using the Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach package, Porsche’s most extreme road-going EV yet. Pushing out over 1,100 horsepower in Attack mode, the Weissach variant benefits from Porsche’s cutting-edge Active Ride suspension and a meticulous lightweight design, shedding 75 kilograms compared to the Taycan Turbo S.

These new records are part of a growing list for the Taycan Turbo GT, which has already laid claim to fastest EV laps at Interlagos, Shanghai International Circuit, Laguna Seca, and—until recently—the Nürburgring itself, with a stunning 7:07.5-minute lap, a full 26 seconds quicker than the previous best.

While Xiaomi may hold the Nürburgring crown for now, Porsche’s multi-track dominance underscores the brand’s relentless pursuit of performance and innovation. As EVs continue to evolve, one thing is certain: the battle for supremacy is far from over—and Porsche is not done racing.

Source: Porsche USA via YouTube

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Ferrari Dominates Le Mans Again, Porsche Fights from Back to Podium

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The 93rd running of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans once again proved that endurance, strategy, and grit matter far more than qualifying pace. In a dramatic race that ran nearly uninterrupted and at full intensity, Ferrari clinched its third consecutive victory—this time courtesy of the private (yet highly competitive) AF Corse team, with drivers Robert Kubica, Louis Delétraz Hanson, and Ye Yifei piloting the #83 499P Hypercar to glory.

Starting far from the front, the trio methodically climbed the ranks, ultimately completing 387 laps of the grueling Circuit de la Sarthe. Former Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica, who spent nearly 10 hours behind the wheel, finally claimed a long-coveted Le Mans win after years of near-misses and heartbreaks.

In a race where pole position quickly became irrelevant, Porsche delivered one of the most impressive performances of the weekend. The #6 963 Hypercar, driven by Vanthoor, Estre, and Campbell, started dead last in the Hypercar class due to a disqualification in qualifying. But after a relentless charge through the field and a fierce duel in the closing hours, they finished just 14 seconds behind the leading Ferrari—a remarkable result and a testament to Porsche’s resilience.

A factory-entered Ferrari secured the final step on the podium, continuing the Scuderia’s dominance in the current FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season, in which they’ve already collected three wins before arriving in France.

Meanwhile, Cadillac, BMW, and Toyota endured a frustrating race. Despite Cadillac’s strong qualifying form and high hopes, none of their entries were able to challenge for podium positions. BMW also struggled with pace and reliability. Toyota, once the benchmark of endurance racing, faced multiple setbacks, finishing well outside the top tier. Aston Martin, making its debut in the Hypercar class this year, showed potential but will need more time to contend for top honors.

In the LMGT3 class, Porsche found redemption as the #92 911 GT3 R of Manthey EMA (1st Phorm team), driven by Hardwick, Pera, and Lietz, secured a hard-fought victory after completing 341 laps. Ferrari’s 296 GT3, campaigned by the Vista AF Corse team, took second place, while the vibrant yellow Corvette Z06 GT3.R from TF Sport, piloted by Rompuy, Andrade, and Eastwood, claimed third.

This latest victory brings Ferrari to 12 total Le Mans wins, inching them closer to Audi’s 13. But the king of Le Mans remains Porsche, still holding the all-time record with 19 victories. After falling just short this year, the Stuttgart marque will undoubtedly return in 2026 eager to chase its historic 20th win.

As the sun sets on another thrilling edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the message remains clear: endurance racing is as much about persistence and teamwork as it is about speed—and in 2025, no one embodied that better than Ferrari and its #83 crew.

Source: Ferrari; Photo: Reuters

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