Porsche 911 GT1 Replica Looks Spectacular

This very special Porsche 911 GT1 replica has an accurately recreated body over a custom tube frame, similar in concept to the carbon fiber built original. Instead of a six cylinder twin turbo flat six and sequentially operated 6-speed transmission, this one runs a GM LS V8 and Porsche 930 transmission.

Car is listed at Albers Sports Cars in Musselkanaal, Netherlands for 99,500 euros (~$110,600 USD today).

Originally custom built as a somewhat cynical work-around of prevailing production car homologation rules, Porsche decided to develop a full- on race car that would first be marketed as a road car rather than vice versa with other GT1 spec race cars such as the McLaren F1 and Ferrari F40. 25 Strassenversion cars were required per FIA homologation rules, though exact production numbers are difficult to come by. This particular replica looks impressively accurate in 1997 Le Mans Hutchinson Telecom livery, though blanked off rear fender intakes aren’t ideal. Note also the scraped up and tired looking front lower chin spoiler–this thing likely sees more use than any authentic Porsche-built car.

On the inside the interior looks correct as well, wearing the same odd mix of Porsche 993 dash and 996-based door cards as found in production versions.

As far as engine. A modern, 530 horse GM LS wears none  authentic looking Porsche branded carbon shields and is mated to what’s described as a 930 gearbox–if correct, that means only four forward gears. Said to be in great condition, the seller adds that it runs and drives very well also.

Though we somewhat approve of the American V8 for its reliability, ease of maintenance and healthy power output, we can’t help but imagine how cool this would be with a boosted up  996 Turbo’s motor swapped in back.

Source: Albers Sports Cars