How Different Is The Tuthill GT One From The Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion

Key differences: Tuthill GT One vs. Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion

Just based on exterior design, the Tuthill GT One is not only more upmarket than the original 911 GT1 Strassenversion but also modern, especially on the inside. So, for starters, the Tuthill GT One is the clear winner in terms of design and overall appeal—it shows the 25+ year age gap between the OG 911 GT1 and its custom-made avatar.

Tuthill’s basically cherry-picked the best parts of the iconic 911 GT1 race cars and turned them into a street-legal supercar that’s ready to rock. Think of it as a perfect blend of ’90s nostalgia and cutting-edge tech, wrapped in a body that’s as beautiful as it is functional.

Designed by Florian Flatau, the same guy behind those jaw-dropping Singer creations like the ACS, the GT One is a head-turner. Oh, and did we mention it’s light as a feather? Thanks to a full carbon fiber body, including carbon-ceramic brakes, the GT One weighs in at a mere 2,645 pounds. That’s less than a Boxster, but with power that rivals a 911 Turbo!

On the other hand, the 911 GT1 Strassenversion, although dated by design and technology, is the street-going version of the GT1 racecar, which took the overall victory at the 1998, 24 Hours of Le Mans, among several other wins. It rocked those fried-egg-shaped 996 911-style headlights, and the body was seriously wide, with crazy aero bits and massive air intakes only seen in race cars.

On the inside, the original 911 GT1 Strassenversion was inspired by the older 993 and 964 911 interiors. The sleek, rounded steering wheel with the five-gauge instrumentation behind it is quite old-school touches. Comparatively, the Tuthill GT One’s interior feels refreshingly new, all thanks to the fully digital instrumentation like the 992.2 911 models.

Performance: Tuthill GT One vs. Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion

When it comes to the Tuthill GT One’s heart, you’ve got two killer options. First up, there’s a high-revving 4.0-liter flat-six that’s basically a symphony of power. It screams all the way to 11,000 RPM, just like the one Tuthill built for their 911K, and pumps out over 500 horsepower. Or, if you’re feeling a little wilder, you can opt for the "forced induction" version, which packs a 600-plus horsepower punch. For now, Tuthill’s keeping the exact details under wraps, but we’re betting it’s a turbocharged beast. And to top it all off, you get to choose between a slick manual gearbox or a lightning-fast dual-clutch.

Meanwhile, back in the late ’90s, the Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion was tearing up the streets with its 3.2-liter twin-turbo flat-six. This race-bred Porsche churned out 536 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque, rocketing to 62 mph in just 3.9 seconds and topping out at a mind-blowing 191 mph. It was a true race car for the road, and unlike the GT One, it only came with a six-speed manual gearbox. No fancy paddle shifters here, just pure, unadulterated driving engagement.