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Paul Stephens’ latest Autoart customer only gave him one directive, “Take a 993 and make a 25 per cent improvement in every area”. After five long years – including the pandemic – as well as several thousands of miles of road and track development, famed UK-based Porsche specialist finally unveils...
Paul Stephens’ latest Autoart customer only gave him one directive, “Take a 993 and make a 25 per cent improvement in every area”. After five long years – including the pandemic – as well as several thousands of miles of road and track development, famed UK-based Porsche specialist finally unveils...
The Gemballa Cyrrus, based on the Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet, debuted in 1986 and immediately captivated the everyone’s attention, especially the super rich. Initially focusing on aesthetics, Gemballa concentrated on the body kit and interior, while RUF handled the mechanical upgrades. Equipped with the naturally aspirated version of the...
Gemballa, located in Leonberg, Germany, near Stuttgart, has been modifying Porsches since 1981 when the founder, Uwe Gemballa, established the company bearing his name. Gemballa takes an all-encompassing approach to tuning cars, covering every aspect of the vehicle. The Gemballa GTR600 is an excellent example of the company’s work. It...
Alois Ruf, initially a Porsche tuner and modifier, achieved the status of automobile manufacturer in 1981 according to the German Automobile Manufacturers Association. The first set of cars designated as Rufs – BTR1, BTR2, and BTR3 – were built in the 1980s. These were based on Ruf’s preferred platform, the...
Featured here is a a supercharged 996-generation 911, built by famed Porsche tuner RUF. The R Kompressor is based on a narrow-bodied 911 Carrera 2. RUF’s own centrifugal belt-driven supercharger was installed on the engine for optimal performance. Additionally, the car is equipped with the X51 Powerkit upgrade, which includes...
The RGT was designed as a naturally aspirated supercar, combining performance, drivability, and reliability while honoring the legacy of the Porsche RS and RSR. Based on a 996, the build began with the installation of a roll cage, enhancing structural rigidity, safety, and strength. The legendary “Mezger” 3.6L engine was...
Gemballa is well-known for its lavish and high-cost upgrade kits for various supercars, with one of its standout projects being the Mirage GT, based on the Porsche Carrera GT. This rare creation from the respected German tuning company received a range of custom modifications to elevate its performance, aesthetics, aerodynamics,...
Ruf released the Turbo R Limited in 2016, paying homage to the original Turbo R. Only seven units were produced, all of which were sold. With prices starting just below US$600,000, the car is based on the 993-generation Porsche 911 Turbo, offering exceptional performance combined with meticulous craftsmanship. The twin-turbo...
The Gunther Werks 400R is a modern version of Porsche’s last air-cooled 911 and is the first car from the new Gunther Works outfit based out of southern California. Limited to only 25 units and with a price point of $525,000 this is a seriously expensive and rare restomod. Every...
In 2007, German automaker Ruf unveiled the CTR3, a car widely regarded as their crowning achievement. Unlike previous models based on the Porsche 911, the CTR3 boasted a unique platform co-developed by Ruf and Canadian motorsport specialists Multimatic, known for their work on the Ford GT. While retaining a Porsche-esque...
Porsche Of The Day: 2022 Paul Stephens Autoart 993R
The Autoart 993R is a tribute to the driving experience of a 911. It brought together the narrow-bodied, air-cooled 993-series 911 and the Original Equipment (OE) race-validated 993RS, along with modern Porsche GT-derived components, added with Paul Stephen’s proven parts. So the Autoart 993R is the perfect combination of the...
The car you’re looking at is the Gemballa Avalanche. Boasting a Formula 1 inspired aerodynamics and a 3.8-liter turbocharged 820hp flat-six engine, the Avalanche takes the already impressive power of the 991 Turbo to another level. Gemballa has also given the car an “extroverted exterior design,” which is an understatement....
The “Indy Commission” by Singer Vehicle Design was built for IndyCar legend Dario Franchitti. Powering the Indy commission is a 4.0L, naturally-aspirated, air-cooled flat-six. The engine is specified with a ceramic plenum finish and drives the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual gearbox. Photo Credit: Singer Vehicle Design  ...
The Kaege Retro Turbo is based on a Porsche 993 Turbo. It offers all-wheel drive and more than 450 hp! It has that awesome tough, planted look. Open the carbon-fiber engine cover with its classic ducktail spoiler, and you are confronted by an eyeful of 993 Turbo S intercooler, which...
Commissioned for ‘Mr. Le Mans’ Tom Kristensen, the Kalmar 7-97 is an homage to the Danish driver’s inaugural Le Mans triumph in 1997 and it is also available for sale to interested clients. Its name derives from Kristensen’s victorious feat in that renowned endurance ace while driving a Joest Porsche...
Dubbed the “Lautrec Commission,” this custom Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer showcases an extraordinary and meticulously planned specification. Similar to the renowned French Impressionist painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, after whom it is named, this car stands as an unparalleled work of art. Dressed in a striking Paint-to-Sample Magnetic Silver exterior,...
Marc Philipp Gemballa, a German tuner renowned for his exceptional Porsche 911 creations, has yet again amazed automotive world with his latest creation – the Marsien, an extraordinary off-road vehicle. The Marsien is based on the new 911 Turbo S, but with nearly all body panels redesigned and extensive use...
The Rinspeed Porsche R69 Turbo, aka Porsche Testarossa, was a limited production car from Switzerland. It is believed that around 12 were built for clients in Europe and beyond. Although unofficial, the Testarossa nickname was popularly used for this car, which was likely not appreciated by Porsche or Ferrari. The...
Created for its first Italian customer, a discerning collector from Milan, ITA001 is transformed with a featherweight all-carbon body, semi-active suspension and a snarling, 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six. ITA001 is the realization of a client’s Porsche 911 fantasy. It is a fully-restored and enhanced machine that – as with all...
The latest bespoke Porsche 911 (964) commission to come out of Theon Design’s Oxfordshire workshops has been unveiled – the ITA001, created for a Milanese collector. This fully-restored and enhanced Porsche 911 has a featherweight all-carbon body, semi-active suspension, and a roaring, naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine. Like all Theon...
Studio Torino was responsible for the interior design and bodywork, using carbon fiber and aluminum for the body panels. Prototype 1/2 ENGINE Type — 6 cylinders RUF Kompressor Valves — 4 x cylinder Volume — 3824 cm 3 Power — 440 bhp (324kW) @ 7000 rpm Torque — 470 Nm...