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UK-based Tuthill has reimagined the homologation-special 911 GT1

At 2,462 pounds, the Tuthill Porsche 911 GT1 is 296 pounds lighter than the original

The 4.0-liter flat-6 can either be naturally-aspirated or twin-turbocharged for 500 to 600 hp

BB Auto returns with a modern interpretation of its iconic 911 "Rainbow" Targa Turbo

This time, the Targa packs a hybrid powertrain with 550 hp and a manual transmission

RUF Rodeo pays hommage to the 1969 Porsche 911 R rally car

Not much is left from the Porsche 964 donor car as RUF utilized a bespoke, carbon-fiber monocoque and an in-house-built flat-6 engine

RUF Rodeo sends 610 hp to all four wheels and costs $1.25 million

BB Auto made a Targa conversion for the Porsche 926, back in 1979

The 928 Targa features a signature for BB Auto interior with rainbow accents

The most controversial stsyling decision is removing the 928's signature hatchback

We only know of one 928 Targa conversion, based on a Euro-spec 928 S, equipped with the rare manual transmission

This is Edith - the Porsche 911 that climbed the highest mountain in the world

Having driven up to of 22,000+ feet in Chile, it holds a world record for the highest altitude ever reached by a car

Edith is based on a 2020 Porsche 992 Carrera 4S and packs the stock 443-hp flat-6 engine

The Porsche Rock Climber features 13.7 inches of ground clearance and runs on e-fuel

Officially, Porsche built only one 993 Speedster and it was made specially for "Butzi" Porsche

A few other cars were converted. The latest was commissioned by Luca Trazzi, and features subtlely-implemented modern features

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Porsche offers an aero kit for the 992 Carrera that is reasonably-priced

It includes revisions to the front and rear aprons, and most importantly, a taller rear wing

DMC offers a simple solutiion - a fixed rear wing, similar to what the Porsche aero package offers

The DMC rear wing is a simple plug-and-play for most 992 Carrera models, except the GTS

Techart Aero Kit II is the most comprehensive 992 Carrera aero kit

It features an 8-piece set, made entirely of forged carbon-fiber

Smaller elements of the Techart kit, like the air-intake frames, are carbon-coated

Dundon Motorsport's Valkyrie aero kit has been developed ,specifically for on-track domination

A new swan-neck rear wing contributes to 1,500 lbs of downforce at 160 mph - almost 1,000 more than the stock car

The Valkyrie body kit also features more aggressive, carbon-fiber dive planes, along with a revised front apron

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What can justify rotary-swapping a classic Porsche 911?

While the owner of this classic doesn't say it out loud, this example started life as a 1966 Porshce 911 shell

Original parts can be hard to come by, so the owner went to town on the air-cooled classic

The build's highlight is the Mazda rotary engine that makes 480 hp on low boost

The engine works with a Porsche 915, manual transaxle and 930 drive shafts

Lots of 993 exterior bits, plus custom flared fenders give a more aggressive look to the 1966 911

Actually, the only original 1966 part is the front hood, and even that has been modified

Like the engine, the 911's sunroof, once belonged to a Mazda RX-7

The 18-inch SSR wheels hide modern disc brakes, where drums used to reside

With its tartan pattern on the seats, the interior is a mix of classic, air-cooled 911 and race car

Although street-driven, the rotary Porsche 911 is fully-prepped for the racetrack

Is the rotary 911 blasphemy or brilliance?

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The Porsche 964 is one of the preferred platforms for reimagined, classic Porsche 911s

REEN Cars of Germany has done just that with this Guard's Red 964

They took the standard engine and replaced it with the flat-6 from the 997.1 GT3 RS

The M97.76 is one of the last Mezger engines. It makes 415 horsepower and 299 pound-feet of torque

The people at REEN Cars have optimized the engine's performance and peak power is now produced closer to the 8,200 RPM redline

This 964 still features the stock 5-speed manual, but with revised gear ratios

The REEN Porschce 964 RS GT is a subtle homage to the original, 1991 Porsche 964 RS N/ GT

Only 291 original 964 RS N/ GT cars were made and was the closest thing to a 964 GT3

The interior is, largely, original, with a few motorsport-inspired elements like bucket seats and MOMO steering wheel

REEN Cars is working on a similar treatment for the Porsche 993 chassis

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While Porsche never officially made a 928 Targa, visionary Reinar Buchmann did

A Porsche 928 Targa was showcased at the 1979 Frankfurt Motor Show

It happened just 2 years after Porsche unveiled the 928 coupe

Like all early 928s, the Targa was powered by a 4.5-liter V-8 with 240 hp (219 hp for the U.S. variant)

The fixed roof was swapped for a T-top with two removable panels

The interior was largely unchanged, except for switchgear on the T-top's driver side

The 928 Targa conversion also sacrificed the car's signature hatchback rear end

The 928 Targa conversion cost 35,000 DEM back in 1979

Not many people wanted to sacrifice a perfectly good Porsche 928 for the conversion

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The flat engine dates back to 1897 and was originally patented by Karl Benz

Porsche is one of only two car manufacturers to still produce and develop boxer engine

The other car company is Subaru, which even had six-cylinder boxer engines at one point

Most prominently, the EG33 engine, featured in the Subaru SVX sports-luxury coupe

Subaru has decided to stick to flat-four engines for downsizing pruposes

Meanwhile, Hans Mezger was responsible for many of Porsche's greatest boxer engines

The Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0 was the last Porsche to feature a Mezger-designed engine

Boxer engines differ from other flat engines due to the number of crankshaft journals

Boxer engines have individual crank pins for each piston while traditional flat engines have one for each pair of pistons

In a boxer engines, every pair of opposing pistons mirror each other's movements, resulting in smoother operation

Boxer engines transmit power more directly to the transmission, making for less powertrain loss

They are also easier on fuel compared to a conventional design, making them perfect for hybrid setups

However, they are also more expensive to service due to often being a tight fit in the engine bay

In a crash, a flat/ boxer engine's lower center of gravity makes it safer as it is more likely to go under the passenger cabin

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The first Porsche 928 resto-mod has been concieved by French company, Nardone

Over 3,000 parts have been redesigned and thoroughly scanned to make the perfect, modern-day Porsche 928

The Nardone Porsche 928 is 60 mm wider than the original car

While the Nardone 928 concept car features a fiberglass body, production cars will come with carbon-fiber

Unlike the concept car, the production Nardone Porsche 928 will also have functional vents and an integrated flash function in the lower-apron vents

Nardone has even implemented Porsche's current, 4-point LED design

The rear end now features an uninterrupted LED strip

The only original 928 parts that remain are the aluminum doors

Instead of a rear hatchback, only the rear windshield will open

The original 5.0-liter V-8 is completely revised and packs 400 hp

Nardone is working on more powerful variants and even a flat-plane V-8

The gearbox is now a 6-speed manual transaxle

Vast customization options ensure no two Nardone 928s will be the same

The first 8 cars are "Launch Edition" models and will be packed with all possible options

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Like all cars, the 911 has been getting larger and heavier with each generation

The Porsche 911 has grown from the original's 2,370 pounds to over 3,800 pounds in some variants

Porsche design boss, Michael Mauer talks about the possibility of a more compact 911

A more compact 911 is, indeed, possible, but it would, likely, be fully-electric

The 992 is already pushing the limits of packaging in terms of powertrain. E-motors are lighter and more compact

Solid-state batteries would ensure smaller and lighter battery pack without sacrificing range and performance

Porsche will not kill off the ICE-powered 911 like it doing with the 718

The two models could co-exist, but they would need to be differentiated in terms of design. Taycan-style front end on a 911 EV?

Porsche might consider a different name for the scaled-down 911 EV. Will the 912 return?

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The 500E was a collaborative effort between Mercedes and Porsche, combining luxury with performance

This specific example is customized by Tokyo-based Auto Fashion Factory (AFF)

Finished in a striking Bortnite Metallic purple exterior, this custom Japanese-import Merc is now up for sale

Known for its tank-like build quality and distinctive 90s design, the W124 platform is the foundation for this vehicle

AMG Version III body components enhance the car's aggressive appearance

The car features wide fenders, black 19-inch AFF4 forged wheels, and red brake calipers with Porsche script

The cabin boasts factory-style upgraded sound system, dual-zone climate control and Tiger Birds Eye wood trim

You also get custom hand-stitched Buffalo hide upholstery with red stitching, Recaro seats

Under the hood, a 5.0-liter M119 V8 engine delivers impressive performance

Modifications such as a Kera carbon airbox, AFF exhaust system help build upon the stock engines 322 hp

Brembo brakes, adjustable sway bars, Öhlins suspension enhance the car's braking and cornering capabilities

This 500E is in excellent condition with only 62,740 miles and is currently listed for $89,900 in Florida

The car's combination of luxury, performance, and unique modifications makes it a standout

Some enthusiasts may argue that the AMG-inspired modifications detract from the car's original character

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Renowned Porsche specialist and racing team, 901shop built this faithful homage to the 1973 RSR

The original 911 RSR dates back to 1973. Of the 1,508 built, just 55 were RSR 2.8 race cars

This Porsche 911 Carrera RSR replica is built upon a 1970 model and has everything needed for Group 5 racing

The car comes with a freshly rebuilt engine and transmission, done by renowned Porsche gurus

Like the original RSR, this one comes with a 3.0-liter, air-cooled flat-6

The Porsche 911 Carrera RSR engine dates back to one of Hans Mezger's original engine designs

With 310 horsepower on tap, the 911 RSR can hit 60 mph in 5.6 seconds, on to a top speed of 168 mph

The 911 RSR replica is fully race-ready and comes with many additional features, including a duck tail bill, in addition to the Whale tail

Like Porsche's early 911 race cars, this one is based on the regular 911, not the 2.7 Carrera RS

Race-ready RSR tribute cars like this one are over 10 times more affordable than an original 911 Carrera RSR

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The Porsche 997.1 is the quintessential 911 Turbo as it perfectly blends classic and modern

997 is the last generation 911 Turbo to be offered with a manual transmission

The 997.2 adopted the PDK automatic, which replaced the outdated Tiptronic

From 2009, only the regular 997 Turbo was available with a stick. Turbo S became a PDK-only model

The 997.1 is the last 911 Turbo to be powered by a 3.6-liter Mezger flat-six engine that made 475 horsepower

The highlight of this powerplant and a 911-first was the variable-geometry Turbos

This enabled a much-power band for the 997.1 Turbo

The 997 Turbo manual transmission featured longer gear ratios than the 997 Carrera, despite the same 3.44:1 differential ratio

Even with the manual transmission, 0-60 mph happened in around 3.5 seconds

997 is the last 911 to feature hydraulic steering - another beloved feature of classic 911s

It was also the first Porsche 911 to offer Sport Chrono Package

Visually, the 997 also brought back the classic, round 911 headlights, ditching the fried-egg units of the 996

You get the iconic side-air intakes that are now synonymous with 911 Turbo models

The combination of Mezger engine and manual transmission makes the 997.1 Turbo highly-desirable

It is incredibly good at retaining value

Some examples go for more than the original MSRP, even after 15 years

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The Speedster is one of the purest body styles of the Porsche 911

The Speedster was always meant to be a lightweight, open-top cruiser

The Speedster body style was introduced with the Porsche 356 back in 1948

The most distinctive feature of the Porsche Speedster is the steeply raked windshield and lack of convertible top

While the Speedster has existed across several generations of the 911, the 993 was not one of them

Officially, there was never a production variant of the 993 Speedster

But in 1995, Porsche built one for "Butzi" Porsche's 50th birthday

"Butzi" 993 Speedster was the only one that started life as a Speedster under Porsche

The only "true" 993 Speedster features a narrow body

The car's exterior is finished in Aventura Green

The 17-inch silver Carrera wheels complement the exterior paint

Inside, you get an RS interior with walnut finishes on the dash

At its heart lies a 3.6-liter flat-6, making 285 hp and 251 lb-ft

It was paired to a Tiptronic automatic transmission

To make the 993 Speedster, Porsche used parts from the 964 Speedster, of which 936 were built

A few other 993 Speedster conversions were done over the years, like Jerry Seinfeld's car, which started as a Carrera 4S Cabriolet

But "Butzi" Porsche's Aventura Green car remains the only 993 built as a Speedster from brand-new

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