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Unconventional Masters: Here's Why RWB Porsches Turn Heads Everywhere
This is Akira Nakai, founder of legendary tuner RWB for creating widebody Porsches
Akira Started Out As Leader Of A Drift Crew - Rough World
But Nakai San Always Had A Keen Eye For Porsches
He Got A Chance To Build One - Which He Named Stella Artois In The '90s
This Was The Begining Of RWB - Which Stands For Rauh-Welt Begriff (Rough World Understanding)
This Led To Multiple Projects In Japan, Achieving A Cult Status
Porsche Purists Were Not Happy With His Treatment Of Air-Cooled Vintage Porsches
But RWB's popularity grew over time
He First Gained Popularity In The U.S After A Collaboration With Hoonigan's Brian Scotto
Every Project He Is A Part of He Does The Cutting By Hand
Suspension Is Lowered And A Substantial Widebody Kit Is Intalled
He Puts Signature Touches In The Interiors As Well
Now RWB Works On 40-50 Cars Per Year
A Build Can Cost Anywhere From $20,000, upwards of $50,000

Dreaming Up A Sub-$100k Compact Electric Porsche Sedan: A Gamble Worth Taking?
Porsche has been toying with the idea of a 4-door sedan since the 1950s
There were many concept models, including the 989
With Taycan taking on the Tesla Model S, Porsche could now set its sights on the Model 3
The design of Porsche's EV Model 3 competitor could be heavily-influenced by the Taycan
At least some of the powertrain options should be shared with the Macan EV
You also can't rule out the possibility of a RWD-only version, like you have on the Taycan
Even the entry-level Porsche EV sedan could benefit from Porsche's customization programs
A possible reveal of the smaller Porsche EV sedan might coincide with the electric 718
The most expensive Model 3 retails for around $42,000
But an affordable compact sedan on Macan EV bones for $65,000 would be the ideal sweet spot
Swipe up to read more about making the case for an entry-level Porsche sedan.

Winged Warfare: Singer DLS Turbo Vs. HWA Evo
Restomodding Is All The Rage These Day
HWA Was Founded In The Year 1998 by Hans-Werner Aufrecht, One Of The Founders Of AMG
Singer Is A More Recent Company, Started By Rob Dickinson in 2009
The HWA Evo II Is A Mercedes Benz 190 Evo 2 Inspired Build
The Singer DLS Turbo Is A Modernized Restomod Of The Porsche 934/5 Racecar
HWA Projects Begin With A Donor W201 From The Early '90s
Each Singer Project Comes From A Owner Looking For A Unique Transformation
The HWA Evo II Features A Twin-Turbo 3.0-Liter V6 Producing 443 Horsepower
The Singer DLS Turbo Comes With A Twin-Turbo 3.8-Liter Flat Six Producing 700 Horsepower
The HWA Evo II Has A 6-Speed Manual Gear Box
The DLS Turbo Also Has A 6-Speed Manual Gearbox
Only 100 Units Of The HWA Evo ii Will Be Made, Costing $770,000
Each Car From Singer Is A Unique One-Off Build, And Can Cost Fomr 3-4 Million Dollars

Recreating The Mission E Concept Look On The 2025 Porsche Taycan Facelift
The Porsche Mission E concept, unveiled in 2015, showcased the brand's vision for EVs
The Mission E boasted a futuristic design with a low-slung profile, signature Porsche headlights, and aerodynamic elements
It also featured frameless doors, two-tone wheels, and a futuristic interior with a holographic display
The production Taycan omitted the suicide doors, holographic displays, and extreme bucket seats
We explore how to achieve a Mission E look on the 2025 Taycan facelift
Configuring a Taycan for a Mission E look involves specific exterior and interior options
The optional 21-Inch Mission E Wheels are crucial to achieving the desired look
Matching the concept's black seats and beige dashboard isn't possible in the configurator
With everything included the total comes to $120,755
Swipe up to get the list of the exact options selected and how much they cost.

Could Bugatti's Rumored Sedan Use A Porsche Platform?
The rumored Bugatti sedan will be the marque's fourth attempt at a modern-day four-seater
Bugatti's first attempt at a modern-day four-seater was the 1993 EB112
The 2009 Bugatti 16C Galibier Concept almost went into production as a four-door replacement for the Veyron
Porsche Taycan's platform is the most likely candidate to underpin a Bugatti EV sedan, but it would need to be "stretched"
Despite the possibility of Porsche's J1 platform underpinning the Bugatti sedan, electric power will, likely, come from Rimac
A four-seater Bugatti will be the only direct rival to Koenigsegg's Gemera
However, Mate Rimac said, back in 2022, that a fully-electric Bugatti will not be happening in the next 10 years
Could this mean "one last ride" for Bugatti's W16 engine
Despite the W16's torque making it better-suited for luxury applications, Bugatti already confirmed it is retired for good
This leaves the Tourbillion's V16 hybrid powertrain as the most logical option for the Bugatti sedan
Swipe up to read more about Bugatti's rumored four-seater.

The Real Reason Why Porsche EVs Don't Offer One Pedal Driving
One Pedal Driving Is An EV Feature Where You Can Use Just The Gas Pedal To Both Accelerate And Slow Down
EV Drivetrains Utilize Regenerative Braking To Convert Kinetic Energy To Charge Their Batteries
The Brake Pedal Is Only Used For Emergency Braking. It Also Reduces Driving Fatigue In Stop And Go Traffic
Advantages Of One-Pedal Driving - Increased Driving Range
Another Advantage Is Lesser Wear And Tear Of Friction Brakes
Porsche Does Not Offer One Pedal Driving In Its EV Models
Porsche Claims That One Pedal Is Inefficient And Coasting Is Actually Better
However, Past The Coasting Phase, The Taycan Does Employ A Groundbreaking Regenerative Braking System
It Prioritizes Electric Motors For Braking, Minimizing Wear On The Brakes During Daily Driving
Algorithms Analyze Braking System Data To Seamlessly Blend In Traditional Brakes For Smooth Stopping
Swipe Up To Find Out How Leaving This Vital Feature Out Has Affected Porsche EVs.

Beyond The Finish Line: The Lasting Impact Of Lia Block's Hoonipigasus Pikes Peak Run
The Hoonipigasus Is Late Ken Block's Ridiculous 1400 HP 911
He Originally Intended To Take It To The 100th Pikes Peak Event In 2022
The Hoonipigaus Is a Mid-Engined AWD Track Car
The Livery For The Hoonipigasus Was Designed By L.A. Artist GucciGhost
The Hoonipigasus Features The Largest Turbos Ever Designed By Garett Motorsport
It Is An Homage To The 1971 Porsche 917/20 'Pink Pig' Racecar
It Features An Engine From The 2016 Porsche GT3 R Racecar
Unfortunately, Ken Block Passed Away In Jan 2023 Before He Could Take It To Pikes Peak
His 16-Year Old Daughter Lia Block Stepped In To Carry On His Dream
She Is A Racing Prodigy At Just 16 Years Of Age
A Few Days Before The Pikes Peak Event, She Gets To Test Drive The Hoonipigasus
She Rips Around The Test Track Like It Was Her Second Nature
She Eventually Took On The Infamous Pikes Peak In June 2023
Lia Pushes The Hoonipigasus Around The 13.5 Mile Treacherous Track
Her Run Is Reminiscent Of Ken Block's Famous Climbkhana Video From 2022
Her Cockpit Cam Showcases Her Lightning Reflexes On The Turns
The Hoonigan Channel Features A Mini-Documentary About Her Historic Run

Naturally-Aspirated Hybrid Warfare: Bugatti Tourbillon Vs. Lamborghini Revuelto
Both the Bugatti Tourbillon and the Lamborghini Revuelto are plug-in hybrid hypercars under the VW umbrella
The Tourbillon packs an 8.3-liter naturally aspirated V16 and with the help of 3 e-motors, the Tourbillon pushes out 1,775 hp
The Revuelto features a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12, coupled with 3 e-motors, pushing out 1,001 hp combined
The Tourbillon has a larger 25 kWh battery pack which is estimated to drive 37 miles in EV mode
The Revuelto packs a pretty compact 3.8 kWh battery pack and will offer about 5-7 miles on EV range
The Tourbillon is expected to sprint to 60 mph from a standstill in 2.0 seconds and can reach a top speed of 276 mph
The Lamborghini Revuelto can reach 60 mph in a mere 2.3 seconds and can top out at 218 mph
The Tourbillon's cabin is one of its highlights and is inspired by mechanical watches as seen in the analog dials
Inside the Revuelto, things are more modern looking, which are more catered towards a younger demographic

Epic Cosworth Showdown: Bugatti Tourbillon Vs. GMA T.50
The engines for the recently unveiled Bugatti Tourbillion and GMA T.50 were developed by Cosworth
The Bugatti Tourbillon packs an 8.3-liter V16. Coupled with 3 e-motors, the hybrid powertrain cranks 1,775 hp
The GMA T.50 is powered by a Cosworth-developed 3.9-liter nat-asp V12, pumping out 654 hp and 344 lb-ft of torque
An 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox is the only option available for the Tourbillon
The T.50 comes with a six-speed lightweight Xtrac manual gearbox
That huge rear fan at the rear helps create downforce to keep the T.50 glued to the ground
The Tourbillon's rear diffuser is so big that Bugatti had to use it for crash protection
The driver sits in the middle inside the T.50, like an F1 car. This seating arrangement opens up space for two more passengers
The Tourbillon's cabin layout is that of a typical Bugatti with a large center tunnel running between the seats
The GMA T.50's dashboard is dominated by a large center tachometer flanked by digital displays
The Tourbillon's cockpit is the fanciest between the two with intricate watch-like dials; all analog
Swipe up to read more about the differences setting them apart

Beyond Bullitt: The Untold Story Of McQueen And Porsche
Hollywood BigWig, Steve McQueen Is THE 'King Of Cool'
Beyond setting fashion trends for decades to come, McQueen was also a massive car guy
Back In The '60s, He Developed A Historical Relationship Racing With Porsches
He Competed At The 1970 12 Hours Of Sebring In A Porsche 908/02 Spyder Racecar
The Porsche 917k Featured Prominently In The 1971 Film 'Le Mans', With McQueen As The Lead Protagonist
He Raced It Against This Ferrari 512S In The Film
This 1956 Porsche 356a Speedster Was His First New Car
Today, His Grandson Chase McQueen Is Keeping The Legacy Alive
Chase Now Runs McQueen Racing, Which Was Started By His Dad Chad McQueen
The Family Still Owns The Speedster, And Probably Always Will
The Speedster Was Also The First Car Steve McQueen Won His First Race In
Beyond Porsche, McQueen also owned cars from several marques including Jaguar, Ferrari, and Lotus
In Addition To Cars, Steve Was Also A Massive Motorcycle Aficionado
Chad Has Some Passion Projects With McQueen Racing, To Ensure That The McQueen Name Lives On Forever

Was The Bugatti Tourbillon Supposed To Be An EV?
Bugatti's latest creation, the Tourbillon, is a giant leap forward compared to the Chiron
It keeps a combustion engine, an 8.3-liter nat-asp V16, and adds three e-motors
Combined, the hybrid powertrain pushes out an astonishing 1,775 horsepower
Before the Tourbillon's debut, there were many speculations about it being a full-fledged EV
With Mate Rimac now CEO of the company, it wasn't a wild guess, owing to the Rimac Nevera's success
However, Rimac didn't want to build a Bugatti hypercar with internal combustion, because it needed to be "emotional"
Bugatti is known for its combustion engine prowess, especially the 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 which powers the Veyron and the Chiron
Cars like the legendary Type 41 Royale featured a massive 12.8-liter straight 8 engine in the 1930s
The thrill of ICE-powered cars is incomparable. The vibrations, the exhaust, which, in case of the Tourbillon, sounds amazing at 9,000 RPM
BEVs suffer from power-to-weight ratio, and making the Tourbillon heavier than it already is would be blasphemy

Evolution Of Bugatti: History Veyron To Tourbillon
We look back at how Bugatti's flagship supercar has evolved over two decades
The Veyron was the first undertaking by French automaker, Bugatti after VW's takeover in the late 90s
The Veyron debuted in 2004 with an 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16, pushing out 987 hp and 922 lb-ft of torque
Dethroning the McLaren F1, the Veyron 16.4 went on to become the fastest car in the world with a top speed of 253 mph
After several special editions and facelifts, production of the Veyron ended after a 15-year run
It was followed up by the equally mind-numbing Bugatti Chiron which retained the Veyron's quad-turbo W16
It was produced between 2017 and 2024 and the Chiron was able to make the 300+ mph barrier
The latest Bugatti, the Tourbillon, introduces an all-new V16 with three e-motors, together, the hybrid powertrain pushes out 1,775 hp
The Tourbillon debuts with a more aggressive design, thanks to its chiseled body and an outward nose
The 8-speed DCT now sits behind the V16 and the 25 kWh battery pack is positioned in between the seats
The Tourbillon is the first Bugatti to come with dihedral doors
The diffuser at the rear of the Tourbillon looks like it's straight-up from the track-monster Boilde
The interior of the Tourbillon sees more exclusive touches than the Veyron and the Chiron, especially with the clock-inspired instrumentation
The Tourbillon's suspension is 45 percent lighter than the ones found in the Chiron
Swipe up to read more about the evolution of Bugatti's flagship hypercar over the past two decades