Michael Mauer: Porsche's head of design talks to 9WERKS!

Andy & Lee are joined by Tom Atherton, owner at Porsche specialist workshop, Weissach UK. Tom explains how he swapped a suit for spanners, ditching a well-paying desk job to work with the cars he’d always dreamed about. Today, Weissach UK are a rapidly expanding Porsche specialist business serving enthusiasts all over the north of England. Check them out at www.weissachuk.com ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the ...

29 Juli 20241h 15min

Ben & Cheryl Dimson had a huge impact at Porsche for over a decade, with Ben helping to design the 964 and 959, while Cheryl redesigned the Porsche crest and penned the iconic ‘Carrera’, ‘turbo’ and ‘targa’ scripts! This fascinating interview takes us inside Porsche in the 1980s, with talk about meeting the Porsche family, cultivating design homogeny, and fast runs on the autobahn. Thanks to Ben & Cheryl for their time – a visual version of this interview is available via 9WERKS...

22 Juli 20241h 4min

Nikita from @Oilstainlab joins us to talk about the sensation that hit the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the outrageous HALF11. We also speak to Rob Boughton of Thakeham homes about how the company is employing automotive production techniques to build quality houses. Thank you to Thakeham homes for inviting us to record this episode on their fabulous family enclosure at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, and for sponsoring this podcast episode. ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your d...

15 Juli 202443min

9WERKS has driven the new Porsche 911 GTS T-Hybrid, so what’s it like? Lee answers questions on the new 992.2 from Andy, plus Greig at RPM Technik. Recorded live at Flat Six, the 9WERKS team take you on a tour of the event, speaking with various guests including performance driving coach Rob Colbourn, who takes questions from the DNHC on how to improve your driving technique. ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s f...

9 Juli 20241h 32min

Detailing experts Garage Therapy join us this week to offer some tips for making your Porsche look its best this summer. Featuring a few simple steps that will take your car preparation to the next level. ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them. The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsc...

1 Juli 20241h 30min

Max, Lee and Andy catch up on their respective Porsche ownership experiences – as there’s been lots going on with the 9WR fleet! Lee’s bonded with his 40th anniversary in Ireland, Andy’s had trouble with his SC, while Max has been driving a 718 Spyder. We also announce the chance to win tickets to the Goodwood Festival of Speed thanks to our partners Thakeham Homes. Check them out at www.thakeham.com. ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer t...

24 Juni 20241h 5min

Andy and Lee are joined by Paul and Nigel, two collectors who have enjoyed separate infatuations with the 911 Turbo story through each generation. Paul’s father, David, also dials in to reminiscence on what it was like to buy a 930, new, in the 1970s! This half-century celebration looks at the numbers and tech behind the iconic 911 Turbo as we chart its evolution from 1974-2024. ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’...

17 Juni 20241h 48min