David Hurth

David Hurth is the editor-in-chief of OurRideLife.com. He is an avid automotive enthusiast and enjoys driving and working on sports cars. David has had articles appear in magazines such as Excellence and 9 Magazine as well as the blog TopSpeed.com.

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Articles by David Hurth

• How the 356 shaped the Porsche we know today

  Monday, September 11, 2017

  The Porsche 356 was the first production model to wear the Porsche crest. It was a car that started with humble beginnings, but it helped shaped the future of the German performance car maker. This was the beginning of one of the most sought-after marques money can buy.

• Porsche’s electric past and future

  Monday, August 21, 2017

  ​With increasingly strict government fuel and emissions restrictions around the globe, it is clear that an alternative fuel is likely the way of the future. Currently, it looks like electric vehicles are winning the war of the new way of powering the automobile. Even sports car companies are looking to move away from the 100 percent internal combustion engine.

• How turbocharging changed Porsche forever

  Monday, July 24, 2017

  The naturally aspirated flat-six has always had a special place in the hearts of Porsche purists. If the engine is cooled by God's good air, then it is even more heartwarming. The connection between man and machine is just more pure without forced induction.

• Building the ultimate early 986 Porsche Boxster

  Tuesday, June 13, 2017

  The 986 generation of the Porsche Boxster currently has an amazing value. Early cars in decent running condition from 1997-1999 can be purchased for as low as $5,000, with lower-mileage, well-maintained cars easy to find for about $7,500. For your money, you get a car that up to the A pillar looks almost exactly like a 996 generation 911. You also get a mid-engine roadster that has some of the best handling you can buy. It's a lot of vehicle for the money.

• The history of eight-cylinder Porsches

  Tuesday, May 09, 2017

  Porsche is known for flat-six engines, and it's no wonder why. Just think of the epic cars that have used the six-cylinder boxer configuration. Every production 911 has had a flat-six engine and, until recently, so did all Boxsters and Caymans, as did the 914/6. But Porsche has also made some awesome eight-cylinder engines.

• Saving the unloved Porsche 924

  Tuesday, April 11, 2017

  ​Until the late 1970s, Porsche had used two layouts for their vehicles, and every car had its engine in the rear or the middle. Beyond the placement of the power plant, these had always been cooled by God's good air. This all changed when the Porsche 924 first hit the market in 1976 as a 1977 model in the U.S.

• Celebrating 20 years of the Porsche Boxster

  Monday, February 13, 2017

  This year marks the 20th year of production of the Porsche Boxster. Over time, the mid-engined roadster has evolved into quite a machine. Before its release for the 1997 model year, the Boxster appeared at the 1993 Detroit Auto Show in concept form. The Boxster concept resembles the first-generation car quite a bit, but elements like the side air-intakes and seats and some of the lines were changed for the production car. Still, it does look like the final 1997 product.

• How front-engine models saved Porsche

  Monday, December 05, 2016

  Porsche wasn't always a major automotive manufacturer. Sure, the German manufacturer has made some of the best cars in the world, but in the mid-1970s, sales of the flagship 911 had started to slow. The publication of Ralph Nader's book, "Unsafe at Any Speed," also threatened the future of the rear-engined sports car. The book questioned the safety of the Chevrolet Corvair, a vehicle with the engine out back, and many in the automotive industry thought the layout itself could be banned.

• The builds that came before the Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder

  Monday, September 19, 2016

  Two of the more recent additions to Porsche's lineup are cars that many of us have been dreaming about for a while. The German performance car maker finally gave 911 levels of power (albeit slightly detuned) to the well-balanced platform of the Cayman and Boxster in the Cayman GT4 and latest Boxster Spyder.

• Climbing the mountain of Porsche’s off-road history

  Friday, July 08, 2016

  You probably know plenty about the off-road capabilities of the Porsche Cayenne and Macan, but did you know the German performance car maker has a long history of off-road vehicles? Dating back to the mid-'50s vehicles produced by Porsche have proven capable when the pavement ends.

• Porsche Boxster 986 or 944 S2 — Which is the better purchase?

  Monday, May 02, 2016

  The early Porsche Boxster (986) is quite a value on the used market. These days you can purchase one for about the same amount as a used Honda Civic, making it a tempting buy. Similarly, the Porsche 944 has been one of the best values in a used car from the marque. Of the 944 variants, the 944 S2 is often considered the best value for performance, reliability and price.

• The winding road from Porsche’s 986 Boxster to the new 718 Boxster

  Monday, March 07, 2016

  Porsche recently unveiled the 718 Boxster at the Geneva Motor Show. The new version of the roadster is more efficient yet more powerful than the 981 variant that it replaces. From the beginning, the Boxster has featured a mid-mounted flat-six power plant. However, the new 718 is the first Boxster to use a flat-four engine. The reason for the change is largely due to more strict government fuel economy regulations, although there is a performance and tuneability gain. But just how have we come to the 718?

• Porsche 911 GT3 R gets ready for Daytona debut

  Monday, January 11, 2016

  Porsche introduced the new Porsche 911 GT3 R last year. Now, we are quickly approaching the competition debut of the 911 GT3 R — Jan. 30 at the 24 Hours of Daytona — which will give us an idea of just how well the new car will stack up to the competition.

• 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder: The Boxster we’ve been waiting for

  Friday, October 23, 2015

  ​In late 1996, the Porsche Boxster first appear on the road. The roadster had great handling largely thanks to its rear-engined design and its incredible chassis. It was a practical sports car with two trunks and an electric top that opened at the touch of a button.

• Porsches abound during Monterey Car Week

  Friday, August 21, 2015

  Monterey Car Week ended Sunday, and as usual Porsche had a good presence at the events on the California coast. Porsche may not have had a display at Pebble Beach as they did just a few years ago, but at the annual Concours d'Elegance a very special Porsche was on display.

• How will Porsche’s turbocharged 911, Boxster and Cayman perform?

  Friday, June 05, 2015

  ​You may have heard that the Porsche 911, Cayman and Boxster are scheduled to get a refresh for the 2016 or 2017 model year. This update will include small styling changes to the 991 and 981 models, but it's the engine that will be getting the biggest update.

• Meet the 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder — the Boxster we’ve always wanted

  Monday, April 06, 2015

  ​Unless you've been living under a rock, then you have probably seen at least some coverage of the new Porsche Boxster Spyder. It is a car that stood out as one of the most popular automobiles to debut at this year's New York International Auto Show. This new Spyder is the Boxster that we've all been waiting for since the model first debuted in the 1990s.

• Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS makes its world debut in Detroit

  Monday, January 26, 2015

  ​At the recent North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Porsche unveiled the new Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS. The car retains the classic styling that reminds one of the early 911 Targas, but with all the upgrades that you get in a GTS. This makes for a fun and modern driving machine.

• Shelby Mustang GT350: The legend reborn

  Friday, December 12, 2014

  At the LA Auto Show last month, Ford announced the all new Shelby Mustang GT350. And, just like that, Dodge and Chevrolet were put on notice. The American muscle car features the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine that Ford has ever made for a production car. The unit is a high-revving flat-plane crankshaft motor, but still has the sound we all love and crave.

• Porsche 911 Carrera GTS: The newest driver’s 911

  Monday, November 03, 2014

  The Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (991) will make its debut at this month's Los Angeles Auto Show (Nov. 21-30). In recent years, the GTS label has denoted what many consider to be the best models. The 911 GTS comes standard with many options over the Carrera S, and these help make it a special automobile.

• The new Porsche 991 may be very different from past GT3s

  Tuesday, September 02, 2014

  When the 991 variant of the Porsche 911 GT3 was unveiled, it took purists a bit by surprise. It was a major departure from previous GT3s with its electric steering, PDK-only transmission option and rear-wheel steering. Probably the biggest concern for purists is that the company's drivers' car no longer offered the drama of changing your gears in the old-fashioned manner.

• Porsche is getting serious about the Cayman and Boxster

  Friday, June 27, 2014

  When the Porsche Boxster first went on sale, it took the place of the 968 as the company's entry-level sports car. The 986 Boxster was a huge financial success and the mid-engine sports car has grown quite a following.

• Porsche 911 GT3 RSR starting the season off right

  Friday, March 28, 2014

  The 991 variant of the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR has had quite a bit of success in the short time it has been racing. In the inaugural season of the Tudor United SportsCar Championship, the rear-engine sports car has two victories in two races. But the racing success didn't start there.

• Porsche Targa gets back to its roots

  Monday, February 03, 2014

  At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, one of the big debuts was the new Porsche 911 Targa. The rear-engined sports car is a throwback to the early days of the Targa, but with a modern twist.

• Is the new Macan worthy of the Porsche badge?

  Monday, December 02, 2013

  A few weeks ago, Porsche unveiled the much anticipated Porsche Macan. The new compact SUV is the German performance carmaker's first attempt to enter that segment of the market. This new segment has the potential of being quite profitable for Porsche. With the chance of a good financial gain, it is no wonder the automotive manufacturer would like to enter the market, but is the Macan worthy of wearing the Porsche crest?

• Future looking bright for Porsche Motorsport in 2014

  Friday, October 04, 2013

  ​The 2013 endurance racing season is coming to an end, and Porsche racing fans have seen some great racing action. Among this season’s highlights: The new 991-based Porsche 911 RSR made a successful debut at the World Endurance Championship, and the German performance car maker came away with a victory in both GT classes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

• 918 Spyder: The future of Porsche

  Monday, September 16, 2013

  At the 2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show, the Porsche 918 Spyder stole the show. You may be thinking, didn’t that car debut three years ago? Yes, it did, but this year’s show unveiled the final production version to the public.