Porsche Sonderwunsch is the model’s unique customisation division. Their official web site even says, “You dream it. We constructed it.” So, when a buyer approached them with an concept of a street-legal Slant Nostril tribute to the 1978 ‘Moby Dick’, they fortunately obliged.
The result’s the new Flachbau RS based mostly on a 911 GT2 RS (991.2). It was just lately showcased at Monterey Automotive Week.
The Flachbau RS was designed by retired Porsche designer Grant Larson, who created the 2018 Porsche 935 observe automotive. The brand new Slant Nostril options slim horizontal LED headlights as an alternative of the same old spherical ones and LED DRLs built-in into the GT2 RS’ signature intakes on the bumper.
The aero bundle has been reworked and consists of twin canards, a splitter, NACA ducts on the hood and an enormous wing on the again, impressed by the 911 GT3 R Rennsport. Porsche says these modifications assist generate 1,221 lbs of downforce at 211 mph.
Whereas the inside appears pretty commonplace, Porsche has stripped out the touchscreen, carpets and sound insulation to scale back weight. The leather-based seats have been changed with carbon fibre buckets. The result’s a automotive that weighs 70 lbs lower than the donor 911 GT2 RS.
Powering the Flachbau RS is the inventory 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-6 engine that makes 69 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, and a 7-speed PDK transmission sends energy to the rear wheels.
Supply: Porsche
