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In this head-2-head of old-school modern, find out how the analog 911 GT1, compares to the latest hybridized supercar from Ferrari, the F80

A homologation special for FIA GT1 racing, the GT1 is like no other 911

The GT1 is motivated by a Mezger engine - the M96/80, propelling it to over 190 mph, with some claiming more

The only mid-engine 911 features a steel tubular frame with mostly carbon-fiber body

The Porsche 911 GT1 Street packs 544 horsepower and 443 pound-feet, along with a 6-speed manual

The Ferrari F80 is a tech fest on wheels that sparked a lot of controversy

The Ferrari F80 features 2 electric motors, each powering the front wheels

The Ferrari F80 packs a combined power output of 1,184 horsepower

The F80 features an F1-inspired interior and a driver seat in a different color

Production of the Ferrari F80 is 799 examples, each costing $4.0 million

But the Porsche 911 GT1 Street is even rarer - just 25 road-going examples. The last time a GT1 went on sale, it was for $7.045 million

Most examples of the GT1 Street were finished in Arctic Gray and featured the 996 headlights

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Porsche’s rich history as a sports car manufacturer provides many opportunities to revive some truly legendary models

Just 1 year after the original 911 was introduced, Porsche decided to offer a more affordable variant

The Porsche 912 was bigger only in its numerical designation. Instead of the 911's flat-6, it came with a 4-cylinder boxer

Originally, the 912 was produced between 1965 and 1969. It was re-introduced in 1976 for the North American market as the 912 E

Chief Porsche Designer, Michael Mauer expressed willingness to make a smaller 911

...meaning the Porsche 912 could make a return as a smaller, EV equivalent of the 911

Porsche 917 was the company's balls-out approach to winning Le Mans in the 1960s and 1970s

A wide variety of Porsche 917 versions were developed between 1969 and 1973, for different racing series

Some variants of the car produced as much as 1,580 hp and weighed just over 1,300 lbs

If Porsche decides to resurrect the 917, the Mission X gives a good idea of how it may look

The 911 GT1 is the peak of Porsche's efforts to dominate Le Mans in the 1990s

The GT1 is the only mid-engine 911 Porsche has ever made

In 2024, Tuthill reimagined the GT1 as an epic resto-mod that can be had with an air-cooled engine and a manual

For homologation purposes, between 21 and 25 GT1 Street variants were produced

A new GT1 made by Porsche would most likely include a powerful flat-6 hybrid powertrain

Porsche 928 was thought to be the replacement for the 911, when the rear-engine car's future was in question

The 928 never replaced the 911, but it gave people a more luxurious, V-8 grand tourer with milder manners

The 928 featured a front mid-engine layout and a transmission in the back for a 50:50 weight distribution

Nowadays, Nardone Automotive makes 928 resto-mods for those looking to experience a V-8-powered Porsche sports car with an FR layout

A new Porsche 928 could utilize the Panamera platform as that one already has a front-engine layout and a V-8

Porsche 930 Turbo is one of the most iconic 911s despite its grim reputation for killing many of its owners

The turbocharged flat-6 was too powerful for the chassis, making the 930 Turbo notoriously difficult to drive

Despite that, people lust after the 930, which is why a limited-production variant like a "930 Edition" should be created

Ideally, Porsche would utilize the supposed 992 GT2 RS and do away with the aggressive aero for such a model

The idea behind a "930 Edition" 911 would be to mimick the original Turbo's killer tendencies in a more restrained manner

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Tuthill recently unveiled a 911 GT1-inspired limited-run model dubbed the GT One

It is a modern interpretation of Porsche's 911 GT1 Strassenversion from the late 90s

It looks deceivingly good with sharp silhouette. It features a fully carbon fiber body and those retro-inspired wheels

The original 911 GT1 Strassenversion features fried-egg style headlights from the 996 911

It's the first mid-engined 911 ever made. The rear part of its chassis is derived from the 962 race car

Unlike the 911 GT1 Strassenversion, the Tuthill GT One sports rounded headlights, like the early GT1 Strassenversions with those 993 911 headlights

The Tuthill GT One features carbon ceramic brakes with FIA grade rollover protection system

The original 911 GT1 Strassenversion features 8-piston front brakes, anti-roll bars, and robust chassis bracing

The Tuthill GT One is powered by a 4.0-liter flat-six. In the nat-asp flavor, the engine can produce north of 500 hp and the numbers go beyond 600 hp with the "forced induction" engine option

The lump powering the 911 GT1 Strassenversion is a 3.2-liter twin-turbo flat-six, rated at 536 hp

Inside is where you can find some drastic differences between the GT One and the GT1 Strassenversion, because the former is more advanced and posh looking

Side-by-side, the 911 GT1 Strassenversion's cabin feels very late 90s, and that is acknowledged by the sleek steering wheel and the iconic 5 gauge analog instrumentation

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Broad Arrow Auctions released its top 10 sales for Monterey 2024

The 1997 Porsche 911 GT1 Rennversion topped the list, selling for $7,045,000

This rare car, one of only nine customer GT1s produced, was a predicted high seller

The 1997 Porsche 911 GT1 Rennversion now ranks among the top 3 most expensive Porsche models ever sold at auction

Only the iconic Gulf-livery 1970 Porsche 917K that dominated Le Mans: $14.08 Million

And the 1982 Porsche 956: $10.12 Million, have sold for more

The 1976 Porsche 935 Coupe narrowly missed the top 10 list

The 1997 Porsche 911 GT1 Rennversion's sale sets a new benchmark for Porsche auction prices

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This Is The Tuthill GT One

It Is A Limited Production Special Project From Tuthill Porsche Based In The U.K.

It Was Designed By Designer Florian Flatau, Who Previously Worked For Singer Automotive

The Car's Body Is Completely Constructed With Carbon Fiber

The Body Is Reinforced With FIA Certified Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)

As A Result The Whole Car Just Weighs 2,645 Pounds

Comes With 2 Engine Options - A NA 4.0-Liter With 500 HP

And A Turbo Charged 600 HP Version

Tuthill Also Offers Two Transmission Options

A 6-Speed Manual Or A 7-Speed Dual Clutch Auto

The GT One Features Twin Wishbone Suspension In The Front And Rear

Pricing Hasn't Been Announced Yet But Expect It To Be In The Seven Figures

Only 22 Examples Of The GT One Will Be Made

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A photograph of an unidentified Porsche 911 spotted at LAX surfaced online recently

It had a striking similarities to the iconic 911 GT1

Tuthill Porsche's recent Instagram teaser, strongly hints at their involvement in this enigmatic build

Amidst a field of potential builders Tuthill Porsche, a British firm celebrated for its work on classic 911s, has emerged as the prime suspect

They along with Flatau Design Inc. were also responsible for building the Singer A.C.S

The presence of distinctive orange accents on the roof scoop of both the mysterious Porsche and Tuthill's social media posts further strengthens the connection

The automotive world eagerly awaits the car's official reveal on August 16th at Monterey Car Week

Watch this space.

A mysterious Porsche was spotted on a transport trailer at LAX, that resembles a 911 GT1 Strassenversion

The 911 GT1 is a product of the GT1 class of the late 90s and the Strassenversion was a homologation special

The GT1 is one of Porsche's most iconic race cars and took on the likes of the McLaren F1 and Mercedes CLK GTR at Le Mans in the '90s

The car has a ducktail spoiler instead of the GT1's wing and other design differences

Compared to the original GT1, the side vents are larger, squarer, and sharper on the mystery car

A possibility is that the car is a modern homage to the original 911 GT1

Another theory suggests it could be the RML Group's upcoming Le Mans-inspired 911

However, the car doesn't fully match RML's teased P39 model

There are discrepancies in design details between the spotted car and the known models

The car's appearance in LA before Monterey Car Week hints at a major reveal. Swipe up to read more.

This 1997 Porsche 911 GT1 is one of only 9 race cars Porsche sold to privateers

The condition of this veteran race car is surprisingly immaculate, considering the grueling nature of Endurance racing

Being a '97 model, this 911 GT1 features 993 front headlights for homologation purposes

The 993 GT1 taillights, however, come from the Porsche 996

This particular 911 GT1 Race version is chassis number 108 and one of the most successful 911 GT1s to grace IMSA and Le Mans

The 911 GT1 is the only mid-engine Porsche 911

The 911 GT1's clamshell hides a twin-turbo, water-cooled flat-six, and one of the last Mezger engines

In order for the 911 GT1 Rennversion to go racing, Porsche built 25 Street versions of the GT1

Unlike the road-going GT1s, which came with a 6-speed manual, the Race version had a sequential transmission

Even early, 993 GT1 variants could hit 62 moh in 3.9 seconds and blast down the 1/4-mile in 11.6 seconds

On the Mulsanne straight at Le Mans, the Porsche 911 GT1 reached over 191 mph. The GT1 Evo was even faster, at 205 mph

At just 2,480 pounds, the 993 GT1 was lightweight

The 993 GT1's rear subframe was a direct- carry-over from its predecessor, the Porsche 962

This 1997 Porsche 911 GT1 has the potential to become one of the most expensive Porsches ever sold at an auction. Swipe up for more details