The fifth season of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East raced into action at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) with the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup generation introduced to a regional race championship for the first time anywhere in the world. For the 50th race in the history of the championship an unprecedented 20-car line-up for the opening round spanning eleven nations, including elite drivers from the UAE, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Bahrain take control of the stunning new 911 GT3 Cup. In the opening race, reigning champion Clemens Schmid saw off the challenge of Kuwait's Zaid Ashkanani in a battle that also witnessed the impressive debuts of Skydive Dubai Falcons duo, Sheikh Hasher Al Maktoum and Saeed Al Mehairi. What drama will unfold in Race 2....?

Winter - for many a time of calm and contemplation. However, we see things a little differently. Learn more about the Porsche Driving

What makes a Porsche a Porsche? Instant recognition, some would say. Others would perhaps speak of the face in the crowd. The answer of our engineers is Porsche DNA

The 918 Spyder is a clear demonstration of our commitment to the future of sports cars. On its way around the world the prototype of the new Porsche 918 has made a stop in Moscow for an exciting and exclusive event.

One of the first of its kind ever built: this Porsche 914-6 GT was owned and raced by Ernst Seiler 'The Hunter'. With wide 'Nürburgring' rear wheel arches, a mid-engine layout for superb balance and an awesome engine noise - this is one of the clips not to be missed from this year's Classics at the Castle.

Intelligent Performance is our commitment to the future of the Sports Car. And is the fundamental principle behind the new Porsche Macan

The 911 Turbo Cabriolet and 911 Turbo S Cabriolet deliver the same blend of dynamism, performance and efficiency offered by the Coupé model.

The man responsible for the team that developed the new GT3, Andreas Preuninger, describes what makes the new model so special for the driver. *Combined fuel consumption in accordance with EU 5: 12.4l/100km, CO2 emission: 289 g/km

There is nothing more exciting and intense than racing at the limit on the track... Participants of the Porsche Club Cup Russia, which took place at the Moscow Raceway, know this first-hand. Watch some memorable moments in this video. *Combined fuel consumption in accordance with EU 5: 911 Carrera models 11.2-8.2 l/100 km; CO2 emission: 263-194 g/km. Cayman models 8.8.-7.7 l/100km, CO2 emission: 206-180 g/km.

Celebrating 50 years of the 911, Porsche gathered an unprecedented group of iconic models for the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed. In this film we relive both the cars and the legendary drivers that made the celebration so special.

Take-off time: June, 22nd, 3 pm CET Destination: Le Mans Flight Time: 24h Follow the Porsche factory team with the new 911 RSR at the toughest endurance race in the world: The 24h of Le Mans