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How does the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT stack up against the Lotus Emeya?

The Turbo GT is Porsche Taycan's most radical version

Lotus' first EV performance sedan offers a worthy alternative for half the price

The twin e-motor setup in the Taycan Turbo GT is good for 1,019 hp, making it the most powerful, road-going Porsche

The dual-motors in the Lotus Emeya R are good for 919 hp, making it the second-most powerful Lotus after the 1,972-hp Evija

The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT sacrifices practicality for on-track performance

The optional Weissach Package removes the rear seats from the Taycan Turbo GT interior, contributing to a sub-4,900-pound weight

The Lotus Emeya is heftier and at over 5,700 pounds, much heavier

THe Taycan Turbo GT's minimalsitic, but upscale interior is full of motorsport heritage thanks to Alcantara inserts and bucket seats

Meanwhile, the Emeya offers a much more luxurious experience

With the Weissach package, the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT needs just 2.1 seconds to hit 60 mph, on its way to a top speed of 190 mph

The Emeya takes a bit longer for the 0-60 mph sprint - 2.7 seconds. The top speed is limited to 155 mph

Extreme performance comes at a steep price: Taycan Turbo GT starts at $231,995

Meanwhile, the Lotus Emeya R will "only" set you back around $120,000

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This is a comprehensive GT3 RS conversion, that is based on a 987 Boxster

The creator of this GT3 RS replica is swapped out the 2.7-liter boxer engine for a Tesla powertrain

When finished, the EV 991 GT3 RS will look exactly like Paul's thrid project - a white GT3 RS

The new body is all fiberglass except for the doors

Not detail left untouched. The 991 GT3 RS replica even gets proper mirrors

Eventually, the EV 911 GT3 RS will get a 991 dashboard in place of the 987 dash

The Tesla e-motor will provide 500 horsepower - exactly the same as a real 991 GT3 RS

The creator of this replica believes he can achieve similar weight and weight distribution to the real GT3 RS

The Boxster's convertible body style means a lot less cutting is required, compared to a Cayman

This allows for a more straightforward mounting of the roof and side panels that form the iconic 911 roofline

Swipe up to learn more about Paul's kit cars and the associated costs of Porsche replica body kits.

Despite the looming threat of electrification, Porsche continues to innovate with internal combustion technology

The automaker's latest engine design patent with the patent office squeezes 2 extra strokes in between the traditional 4 strokes, for a total of six strokes

The main feature is a new crankshaft that can alter its center rotating point, essentially giving the piston two different top and bottom dead centers

This means that Porsche's six-stroke engine design features variable compression

The patent describes the working sequence as 6 individual strokes, but also 2 sets of 3-stroke steps

A traditional 4-stroke sequence goes like this: intake - compression - power - exhaust

Porsche's 6-stroke design goes like this: intake - compression - power - compression - power - exhaust

The system would greatly increase the engine's energy efficiency, especially if combined with the T-Hybrid powertrain

A 6-stroke engine, working with the T-Hybrid system, and powered by synthetic fuels would ensure longevity for internal combustion engines

Swipe up to learn more about Porsche's revolutionary 6-stroke engine

The Porsche 928 never replaced the 911 but it almost led to a sedan way before the Panamera

It was a four-door Porsche 928 study that, eventally, led to the 989 sedan concept

The 989's design was inspired by the 911, but featured an FR layout

An all-new, 80-degree V-98 was developed that would have destroyed the BMW M5 and Mercedes 500E, at the time

Due to financial trouble and the 928's decline in sales, we did not get a 4-door Porsche sedan until the 2009 Panamera

Meanwhile, Porsche's 4-door SUV was successfull enough to save the company from bankruptsy

The future of the Panamera could be similar to that of the 989

In 2024, Porsche discontinued the Panamera Sport Turismo

While Panamera sales are on the decline, the Taycan continues to be a popular performance EV

Porsche may have another EV sedan in the making

In 2015, Porsche introduced the Pajun Concept, which was intiially meant to be a hybrid

The Pajun was initially delayed until 2019, but it may come out in the next few years, following other new Porsche EVs

Swipe up to learn more about the 989 and the future of Porsche's sedan lineup

Porsche's head of design recognizes the need for a smaller 911

The 912 could be the solution, but there is a catch

The original Porsche 912 was a four-cylinder 911, produced between 1965-1969 and 1975-1976

Early 912s were powered by the Porsche 356, 1.6-liter boxer engine

Models produced in 1975 and 1976 were dubbed the 912E, and were powered by a Volkswagen 2.0-liter engine

A revived Porsche 912 would make more sense as an EV

A four-cylinder, 911-like sports car would not be well-received by Porsche fans

And a scaled-down 911 will be an impossible fit for the wide boxer engine

Porsche is preparing to launch a few more EV models

If a 912 is among them, it would share hardware with the 718 EV

Swipe up to read more about the potential return of the Porsche 912

Even in more performance-infused RS Cayman/Boxster variants, the mid-engine Porsche 718 is meant to be an entry-level sports car for Porsche

The 718 range tops out with the naturally-aspirated GT4 RS, which shares an engine with the 992 GT3 RS

The Cayman and Boxster are simply a bridge between the base 718 models and the 911 lineup, hence omitting a Turbo variant

For 2026, the mid-engine Porsche goes EV, and so far, we have three known variants

The 718 base, 718 S, and 718 GTS - the latter is the only one that costs over $100,000

That said, Porsche is also slapping "Turbo" badges to EVs like the Taycan and Macan

So, a Porsche 718 Turbo EV cannot be ruled out just yet

A combustion-powered Porsche Cayman/Boxster Turbo could ruin the 911 Turbo for die-hard fans

A smaller, lighter, mid-engine Porsche with the 992 Turbo S engine could spell trouble for the iconic, rear-engine model's top variant

A combustion-powered Cayman Turbo will not be made, at least not by Porsche

Swipe up to read more about Porsche's unusual decisions about naming its models.

If you're in the market for a used 987 Boxster or Cayman, here are some of the things to keep in mind

The 987 is a champion of retaining value, even after 20 years

Similar to other Porsche sports cars, the 987 shares 2/3 of its architecture with the 997

The 987 platform is, actually, an evolution of the 9x6 platform, underpinning the 986 Boxster

Limited-edition models like the Porsche Cayman S Design Edition 1 are particularly valuable

The 987 Boxster S RS60 is an homage to a very special 550 Spyder

Some of the special-edition 987s are limtieed to just 250 examples

987 is the last mid-engine Porsche with hydraulic steering

This is also when Porsche introduced PASM

Early models, equipped with the M96 and M97 engines share many of the 986 and 996 issues

The 987 interior is vastly superior to the 986 generation

Modified examples or those without proper service records warrant caution

Swipe up to find out more about what to look for when on the market for a Porsche 987

With the all-electric Porsche 718 on the way, the question rises: How will Porsche make EVs more engaging?

Porsche will not be developing a "manual" for EVs, like Toyota and Hyundai

The "manual" transmission in Toyota and Hyundai EVs works by reducing torque on purpose

But simulating the properties of an ICE-powered vehicle sacrifices performance

Porsche's way of making EVs relatively engaging is by not offering one-pedal driving capabilities

That said, Porsche still offers regenerative braking. It just works a bit differently

TECHART's Flyweight treatment is all about making the 911 Turbo S lightweight

The regular GT Street R was limtied to 87 units

TECHART's GT Street R Flyweight is even more exclusive, with just 19 cars planned

Like the regular GT Street R, the Flyweight packs 800 horsepower and 700 pound-feet

The Flyweight is over 132 pounds lighter than the standard car

TECHART offers plenty of customization options for the Clubsport interior, dominated by Alcantara and carbon fiber

The Recaro, carbon-bucket seats weigh just 10.8 pounds each

The new fenders feature air extractors, similar to a 911 GT3 RS

The Formula VI Race Flyweight forged wheels are now lighter, reducing unsprung weight

The active rear wing is the craziest part of the aero kit, providing four times as much downforce over the stock 992.1 Turbo S

Swipe up for more on TECHART's ultimate treatment for the 992 Turbo S.

German tuner, Friedrich Performance Manufaktur, uses upgrades to turn the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT into a 1,000-horsepower monster

The V-8 remains almost the same, aside from the new turbochargers

The FPM kit also includes larger intercoolers, air intakes, and 76mm downpipes, along with a software recallibration

The modifications allow for a power-to-weight ratio of around 444.6 horsepower per ton

Even stock, the non-hybrid Cayenne Turbo GT boasts better power-to-weight ratio than the more powerful Turbo E Hybrid

The FPM treatment also includes 21-inch wheels, which can be bougt separately

Clients can also opt for a new suspension calibration for a lower ride height

Aside from the wheels and suspension tweaks, FPM has left the exterior alone

Swipe up to learn more about Friedrich Performance Manufaktur's treatment for the Cayenne Turbo GT.

Even nature itself couldn't stop this 911 EV race car from happening

Chris from Ruffian Cars joined forces with Electric GT to create this obscene track monster

The race-tuned chassis was already made to handle the extra power, so an EV conversion was a no-brainer

The ultra-wide body is done by John James Racing, and there are a few other renowned names involved in the project

Despite featuring a Tesla powertrain, the car tips the scales at just 2,800 lbs

That's because most of the body has been redone in fiberglass

450 hp and 332 lb-ft go to the rear wheels through 17-inch wheels, wrapped in slick tires

The Tesla drivetrain required some clever engineering to make the 911 handle predictably

In true 911 tradition, the e-motor is mounted at the rear. The battery pack is separated for better weight distrobution

Speaking of weight distribution, it's 28/62, which is similar to a stock Porsche 930

The race car theme continues inside the stripped-down interior

The final look of the car includes ducktail delete and sealed-off front air intake

Swipe up to find out more about the most controversial, track-focused 911 build

In certain markets, the Porsche 991 cost 78 percent more than the 981

And yet, beyond the different configuration, these cars are surprisingly similar

Both models are underpinned by the same 9x1 platform, with 2/3 of the underpinnings being completely identical

The engine in the 981 is turned 180 degrees compared to the 911

The MA1 engine is de-tuned for the 981 Boxster S, but ultimately, identical to the 991 Carrera

The dashboards of both Porsche sports cars are equal in lenght

All the switchgear and electronics are identical, aside from the gauge cluster, which is in minimized format for the 981

Both vehicles feature identical McPherson suspension in the front, but the multi-link rear setup is different

Despite similar developmental costs and the 911 being more expensive, it is the more profitable model

Swipe up to learn more about the shocking similarities between these 2 Porsche sports cars.