Porsche Highlights: Monterey Car Week 2024

Tuthill Porsche GT One

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U.K.-based, Tuthill, is a long-term partner of Porsche. So when they decided to bring a modern homage to the iconic 911 GT1, you can bet it’s going to be epic. Rumors were circulating about Porsche building another mid-engine supercar, following the 918 Spyder, but apparently, Porsche left this to its partners. Tuthill’s modern iteration of the homologation special features a bespoke chassis, a full carbon-fiber body with front and rear clamshells, and a functional air intake on the roof.

The mid-engine supercar is about 1,000 pounds lighter than the current 992.1 Turbo S and packs nearly identical power. There is also a lightweight, Inconel exhaust for dramatic, flat-six sounds. Every now and then, one of the original Porsche 911 GT1s comes up for sale, and they usually go for a hefty sum. The Tuthill 911 GT1 design was done by former Singer designer, Florian Flatau, who was responsible for styling the Porsche 911 Dakar-rivalling Singer ACS.

BB Auto Porsche 911 Targa Hybrid

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While Porshe already introduced hybrid powertrains to the 911, BB Auto did something even cooler for its return to the automotive scene. The company was originally founded in 1974 and specialized in modifying various Porsche models, including air-cooled 911s. This 1986 Porsche 911 Targa is a tribute to BB Auto’s original “Rainbow” Turbo Targa, built in collaboration with Polaroid, for the 1976 Photokina photography show. Hence the rainbow accents.

Similar to what Singer does with its lineup, the BB Auto 911 Targa Hybrid is based on a Porsche 964. While it still features an air-cooled engine by Ed Pink Racing, it also packs an electric motor. Yes, this classic Porsche is a hybrid, but it also has a G50 manual transmission, making it the first 911 Hybrid to feature a stick shift.

RUF Rodeo

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Lately, we have seen a lot of companies, Porsche included, attempt to recapture the rally heritage of the rear-engine sports car from Germany. While they have all succeeded, RUF Rodeo is the latest (so far) interpretation of a Porsche 911 that combines supercar performance and off-road capabilities.

Deep beneath RUF’s clever engineering, the Rodeo is based on a 964. However, it now features a bespoke, carbon-fiber monocoque, and an in-house-built, water-cooled, turbocharged flat-six, mated to a manual transmission. Power goes to both axles with help from limited-slip differentials and double-wishbone, pushrod suspension front and rear that allows for 9.6 inches of ground clearance. The price? $1,250,000.

BB Auto 1979 Porsche 928 Targa

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Most companies reimagine the 911, but there are a few that explore different models of the German sports car manufacturer. While the most recent example of a reimagined Porsche 928 is Nardone’s resto-mod, BB Auto reimagined the front-engine Porsche 928 way back in 1979. As part of BB Auto’s return to the automotive industry, they have brought out the 928 Targa alongside the 911 Targa Hybrid (also on the list).

The BB Auto Porsche 928 Targa is based on a 928 S, which means it has a 4.7-liter V-8 engine. The 928’s T-top featured overhead buttons similar to an aircraft, and two removable panels that could be stored in the trunk. The hatchback rear end was completely redesigned, which is arguably the most controversial decision. It is unknown how many 928 Targa conversions were made.

Porsche 911 "Edith" Rock Crawler

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Back in December 2023, Porsche proved you don’t need a rugged SUV to climb the highest volcano in the world. Edith is a specially-built Porsche 992 Carrera 4S that runs on e-fuel and can go where no other sports car can. Endurance racer, Romain Dumas, drove upto to an incredible 22,093 feet with “Edith”, setting a new world record for vehicles.

Porsche did this to celebrate 40 years of the Carrera 4 – its first all-wheel-drive 911. The bodywork has been heavily modified with a carbon-fiber wide-body kit. The suspension allows for 13.7 inches of ground clearance. The stock transmission has received lower gearing, which explains the low top speed.

Sonderwunsch Porsche 911 (993) Speedster

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Officially, Porsche never put a 993 Speedster into production. Only one 993 Speedster was ever produced from the ground up and it was a Birthday gift to "Butzi” Porsche, the man who designed the original 911. The few other 993 Speedsters were all conversions, most of which were done by independent builders or other Porsche 911-centric companies like Guntherwerks. That said, Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program opens new possibilities for customization.

Renowned Italian designer and car collector, Luca Trazzi, recently approached the German carmaker with a very special request – to make another Porsche 993 Speedster. Porsche obliged, which is how we got to see this modern take on the Porsche Speedster, finished in Otto Yellow. Unlike other 993 Speedsters, this one features a unique interpretation of Porsche’s four-point LED signature. Like other 993 Speedster conversions, this example started life as a 911 Cabriolet, and Porsche 964 parts were used.