The mystery Porsche spotted at LAX that Porsche didn't recognize has finally been identified
- The mystery Porsche spotted at LAX a few months ago has been identified
- It’s a Tuthill Porsche GT ONE
- Only 22 will ever exist
Published on Sep 25, 2024 at 1:37 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 01, 2024 at 5:25 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
The mystery Porsche spotted at LAX a few months ago has finally been identified.
The picture went viral but no one was able to identify the vehicle in question.
Then speculation started, and a lot of people said it was a GT1 but they couldn’t tell which GT1.
Now we know for sure what it is, and it isn’t a factory model.
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A limited-edition GT1 for collectors
The car in question is a Tuthill Porsche GT ONE, a limited-edition beauty designed for collectors.
It was engineered by Tuthill Porsche, a UK-based firm, and only 22 will be produced.
Featuring a full carbon fiber body, the GT ONE is powered by a 4.0-liter flat-six, capable of delivering 500 horsepower in its naturally aspirated variant, or 600 horsepower with forced induction.
The car is available with a dual-clutch seven-speed transmission, or a manual equivalent.
Further proof that the BMW exec who said manual transmissions are destined to die is probably right, but there’s still time before manual gearboxes disappear altogether.
The story behind the mystery Porsche
The mystery car was initially spotted at LAX just a few days before Monterey Car Week back in August.
Apparently, no one knew what it was – not even the brand, as it turns out.
Car website, Jalopnik, reached out to the German automobile manufacturer to see if they had any idea where the car had come from.
A spokesperson from Porsche said that the car ‘looked cool’, but they didn’t know what model it was.
For some reason, we have a feeling that may have been inaccurate.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
