Porsche 911 GT3 RS–based restomods have become increasingly ambitious, but the Talos RT pushes the concept into a far more sophisticated territory. Featured by Supercar Driver, the Talos RT is effectively a road-focused reinterpretation of the legendary Porsche 911 RSR, engineered to deliver motorsport character without the harsh compromises that typically define converted race machinery.
Built from a donor 991 GT3 RS, the Talos RT undergoes a comprehensive teardown and reconstruction process. Talos applies the same philosophy seen in its radical XXT homage to the Ferrari 599XX, but this time channels it into Porsche form. The result is a machine designed around pure driver engagement rather than outright lap-time obsession.
Performance gains are substantial. Output rises to 540 horsepower through revised intake systems, bespoke airflow optimization, and a custom exhaust setup, while extensive lightweight engineering trims approximately 80 kilograms from the GT3 RS platform. Despite its dramatically wider bodywork, the Talos RT weighs just 1,350 kilograms—remarkably close to the mass of the factory RSR race car it emulates.
A defining element of the build is its carbon-fiber bodywork, which was 3D-scanned from an original RSR before being adapted for road use. Production quality is exceptionally high, with fabrication handled by the same specialists responsible for composite work on the Aston Martin Valkyrie, Mercedes-AMG One, and various Williams Racing projects.
Unlike many race-inspired conversions, the Talos RT preserves genuine road usability. Suspension calibration delivers sharper feedback and improved confidence without sacrificing ride quality or practicality. Limited to just 20 examples and priced from £850,000 ($1,141,635) excluding the donor car, the Talos RT stands as an ultra-exclusive fusion of motorsport aesthetics, advanced engineering, and real-world drivability.
Source: Supercar Driver
