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A teaser for the last-ever Grand Tour special was released today, marking the end of an era that has captivated audiences for decades

This time, the trio (Clarkson, Hammond, and May) embarks on a thrilling journey through the wilds of Zimbabwe.

The special celebrates 22 years of camaraderie and on-screen chemistry between three of the most influential automotive personalities on Television

They drive a classic Lancia Montecarlo, a sporty Ford Capri, and a timeless Triumph Stag

The teaser offers a glimpse into the special, filled with heartwarming moments and nostalgic flashbacks

Their ability to appeal to a wider audience was a key factor in their success both on Top Gear and The Grand Tour

The annual special always offered a unique combination of drama, humor, and adventure

The Grand Tour inspired an entire generation of gearheads, leaving a lasting impact on automotive culture

The final special is a bittersweet moment for fans

It is a chance for fans to savor the magic of the Grand Tour one last time.

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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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Check out this Porsche-themed footwear, that resemble miniature 911s

Known as Racing Slippers, they're made from soft and plush material designed to help you stay warm

But these shoes feature exaggerated curves, "windows," and non-functional wheels

They come in various "body styles" that match different Porsche models

Some models even feature iconic Porsche details like the ducktail spoiler

These shoes are relatively inexpensive at just $29.99, but if they're a bit over the top

Porsche has also released limited-edition sneakers to commemorate 50 years of the 911 Turbo

The Porsche-branded sneakers are more expensive than the Racing Slippers at 168 Euro ($188).

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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This Is The Gunther Werks Remastered 911 Speedster

The Exterior Body Panels Are Composed Of Exposed Carbon Fiber

The Speedster's Body Takes Over 900 Man Hours To Craft

The Car Packs A 4.0-Liter Flat-6 Producing 435 HP And 334 Lb-Ft Of Torque

The Sole Transmission Option Is A 6-Speed Manual

The Speedster Weighs Just 2,590 Lbs

The Interior Features Carbon Fiber Seats With Rosso (Red) Leather

This Is A 1 Of Only 3 Speedster Model With The Exposed Carbon Fiber Exoskeleton

The Tires Are Center-Lock Alloy Wheels

The Speedster Is Currently Listed By Prestige Imports Miami For $1,795,950

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The recently introduced Lamborghini Temerario features many company firsts

The Huracan successor features a turbocharged V8 engine in place of the V10

The hybrid baby Lambo's flat-plane V8 revs to 10,000 RPM

The Temerario's V-8 revs to 10,000 RPM. It, alone, makes 789 hp

With 3 electric motors on board, Lamborghini Temerario makes over 900 hp

With a 0-60 mph time in 2.6 seconds, the Temerario is hyper-car quick

Its 213 mph top speed is also nothing to scoff at

Beyond the powerplant, the exterior of the Temarario is all-new and a departure from the outgoing Huracan

Lamborghini's new hexagonal design is apparent in the Temerario's interior

Meanwhile, the upcoming Porsche 911 Turbo range is also about to adopt hybrid tech

The 992.2 Turbo S's gas-powered unit could be less powerful than the outgoing model, but with hybrid assist it should still be quicker

A larger-displacement variant of the 9A3 engine seen in the recent hybrid 992.2 GTS, is not out of the question for the new Turbo S

In true tradition, the 992.2 Turbo S is expected to rocket to 60 mph in the low-2 seconds

Compared to the Lambo, the upcoming 911 Turbo S may seem outgunned, but Porsche always punches above its weight

Similar to other 992.2 models we already know, the Turbo S will not be dramatically different inside

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This rendering of a Camel Trophy-themed Macan EV Turbo caught my attention

The Camel Trophy was a grueling off-road endurance race held annually between 1980 and 2000

Land Rover Defenders and Discoverys are often associated with the Camel Trophy

This Camel Trophy-inspired Macan has both impressive and questionable elements

Off-road features like chunky all-terrain tires and a roof rack are fitting for the theme

However, a snorkel on an electric car is a questionable design choice

Should Porsche consider making a more hardcore Macan EV with off-road enhancements?

The Macan EV is typically associated with luxury and on-road performance

Porsche's 911 Dakar proved to be immensely popular

The Cayenne Transsyberia was another rugged model that Porsche offered back in the late 2000s

For now, the Macan EV only offers a mild off-road package

Having said, test mules have demonstrated the SUV's off-road capabilities

As for this Camely Trophy-themed Porsche, it was a fun design exercise, despite some flaws.

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

Swipe up to check out the latest list of 10 most expensive Porsche models to cross the auction block

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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The 2025 Taycan brings subtle changes on the outside but necessary changes under its skin

Porsche has the updated front fascia with slimmer LED Matrix headlights and a unique LED design

While the rear fascia and the interior remain identical

The Taycan now gets a bigger 89 kWh battery pack as standard

As for performance, the rear-mounted e-motor produces a decent 402 horsepower and 302 pound-feet of torque

I tried to configure the most efficient and longest-range Taycan on sale today

Aesthetic customization is subjective, and I didn't play with the configurator, as much as I wanted

Instead, the only optional feature you should tick off is the 105 kWh long range battery pack. It will cost you $5,780

The added battery capacity does increase, weight but will increase the overall range of your base RWD Taycan to 318 miles

With the Performance Battery Plus option, you're looking at an MSRP of $107,175, which is reasonable considering the jump in range you'd get

I've added a few fancy features which you can opt for to make your Taycan more special, like the Gentian Blue Metallic exterior paint

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Porsche has acquired a 32% stake in German battery maker Varta AG

Varta was burdened with a €485 million debt, now reduced to €200 million through restructuring

With this investment, Porsche gains access to Varta's V4Drive battery division

V4Drive specializes in large-format lithium-ion round cells for high-performance electric vehicles and Hybrids

Two generations of V4Drive cells have been developed: a booster and a high-performance cell

V4Drive technology focuses on low internal resistance and rapid charging

However, this investment in EV tech is counterintuitive as Porsche had previously aimed for 30% EV sales by 2030

Regardless, Porsche's parallel investment in Cellforce (another cell manufacuter) could help with vertically integrated battery ecosystem

The Varta deal could be a crucial step in Porsche's future EV strategy

This investment could help Porsche to take on Tesla and even address the looming threat of Chinese EVs in Europe.

This Is The RUF Rodeo, An Off-Road Safari Style 911 Unveiled At Monterey CarWeek 2024

Four Years Ago, RUF Presented The Rodeo Concept

It Was Developed On A Carbon Fiber Platform And Featured A Flat-Six Engine With 510 Horsepower And 347 Pound-Feet Of Torque

The Car Came With Four-Wheel Drive, Off-Road Tyres, And Long Travel Suspension

The Concept Also Featured A Roof Rack, Aux Lights, And Underbody Skid Plates

The RUF Rodeo Is A Reality Now

The Engine Is A RUF Developed 3.6-Liter Engine With 610 Horsepower And 516 Pound-Feet Of Torque

The Rodeo Features A Carbon Monocoque Chasis And Carbon Fiber Body Panels And Weighs Just 2,756 pounds

The Rodeo Has 9.6-Inches Of Ground Clearance And Double Wishbone Suspension At Both Ends

It Also Features An Integrated Rollcage, Attached Directly To The Monocoque

The Rodeo Features RUF All-Wheel Drive, Which Can Be Adjusted On The Fly

The Interior Is Adorned In Lovely Brown Leather Inspired By The Decor Of The Ralph Lauren Ranch In Colorado

You Also Get The 5 Gauge Instrument Analog Gauge Cluster

The 2025 RUF Rodeo Will Set You Back $1,250,000

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