A UK tuner has built a faster, wider, longer Porsche 911
- The P39 is made by a UK-based tuner
- It is longer and wider than the standard Porsche 911
- RML says it’s potentially faster around the Nürburgring
Published on Oct 18, 2024 at 2:50 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 30, 2024 at 10:16 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
This is the new P39, a more powerful version of the Porsche 911 Turbo S, inspired by the Le Mans-winning Porsche GT1.
It’s made by RML, a UK-based tuner, and they say it is even faster around the Nürburgring than the 911 GT3 RS.
That hasn’t been verified yet, but the car certainly looks the part.
And it has a massive wing at the back, which never hurts.
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P39 is a speed machine inspired by Le Mans
The inspiration for the P39 came from GT1 race cars that competed at Le Mans in the 1990s.
The wheelbase has been extended by 25mm, which means the Porsche is now longer by 170mm, which makes it more stable at high speeds.
According to RML, the car is now able to produce 35 percent more downforce than before.
A Porsche 911 with more power and torque
The twin-turbocharged 3.7-liter flat-six under the hood has also been overhauled.
They fitted a new pair of turbochargers, improved intercoolers, and an upgraded engine management system.
As a result, it now produces 900bhp and 738lb-ft of torque, so that’s 259bhp and 148lb-ft more than the ‘standard’ Porsche 911 Turbo S.
RML ran simulations and the P39 could lap the ‘Ring in 6 minutes and 45 seconds, which would make it 4.3 seconds quicker than the 911 GT3 RS.
Presumably, they will also attempt to verify that claim at some point.
The latest addition to the list of Porsche GT1-inspired cars
The P39 is the latest addition to a long list of GT1-inspired cars.
Not that long ago, a mysterious Porsche was spotted at LAX.
A few weeks later, the mystery was solved because we discovered that was also a GT1-inspired beauty, aptly called the GT ONE, designed by Tuthill.
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.
