RML P39: A Le-Mans Inspired Hypercar Designed To Break Records
Find out how RML has built upon the already ballistic 992 Turbo S, and how it compares to a growing line of Porsche-inspired restomod supercars
This is the RML P39, an upcoming 911-based hypercar, that was conceived to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the RML Group
The RML Group is a third-generation design, engineering and consutling firm based in the U.K.
They are a big name in the motorsport scene with multiple world and British Touring Car Championships, a World Sportscar Championship, European Le Mans, and class wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans
They are also responsible for building the Nio EP9, which is one of the fastest EVs around the ring with a time of 6:45.9 seconds
They also build super limited, continuation models like the RML Short wheelbase based on the Ferrari 250 GTO
Coming back to the RML P39, it is based on the current 992.1 Porsche 911 Turbo S
The styling is heavily inspired by Le Mans racers like the 911 GT1 and features a widebody kit, roof scoop, and aggressive aero package
Available in two flavors, the standard P39 (seen here) and the P39 SE, RML's main aim was to create a track-bred daily usable hypercar with switchable drive modes
The P39 40 SE (Special Edition) will be available exclusively in the ruby red color and only 10 examples will be produced
The P39 is available with optional Track and Performance packs, which come as standard on the P39 40 SE
The P39 has a wider track and sits lower to the ground than the standard 911 Turbo S
While the wheelbase is also longer, it isn't as long as the 911 GT1 which is the only ever mid-engined 911
The side air intake is considerably bigger. You'll also notice a that the endplates on the wing are as big as the ones you find on the GT2
The rear-end draws a lot from the 911 GT1
Here's how it compares to the standard 911 Turbo S at the rear
The P39 delivers exceptional performance, with an estimated Nordschleife lap time of 6:45, surpassing the 992.1 GT3 RS
The RML P39 boasts a lightweight carbon fiber construction and an F1-style DRS system capable of more downforce (2,034 pounds) than a GT3 RS (1,896 pounds at 177 mph)
For reference, here are the current lap times of the current fastest production cars
The P39 offers a switchable driving mode system for both track-focused and everyday driving
The RML P39 costs $645,000 before taxes, not including the cost of the donor Porsche 992.1 Turbo S. Only 10 units of the P39 40SE will be built
The P39 joins a growing trend of resto-mod Porsche hypercars, including the Tutthill GT1, Kalmar 9x9, and Oilstainlab HF-11
The all-electric Mission X could potentially become Porsche's flagship supercar or hypercar, but it remains to be seen if it can capture the same level of excitement as previous legendary models
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