Rare BEAST - When we were talking about the 1990s supercars, the first things that crossed the mind were McLaren F1, Ferrari F40, Jaguar XJ220, and Porsche 959. However, it turns out that Porsche once had one forgotten sports car named the Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion.
The 1996 Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion is one of the most powerful sports cars in the 1990s. (Picture from: TheThing)
Back in 2017, it was sold for $5,665,000 or approx Rp.7 billion in one of the Gooding & Company auction events. When offered the Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion, it is still in a well-maintained state and has no defects or damage. The mileage of this vehicle has only reached 7,900 kilometers. So what makes this classic sportscar able to achieve so expensive selling prices?
One of the Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion was sold for $5,665,000 at the Gooding & Company auction events in 2017. (Picture from: Otomotif.OkeZone)
As quoted of Carscoops, at that time, the Stuttgart-based premium car manufacturers should make several units of cars that were legal for use on the streets as one of the requirements to join endurance racing at 24 Hours of Le Mans. And the Porsche 911 GT1 made in 1996 which later became the Porsche's ticket to participate in the FIA GT Championship. This car featured carbon fiber bodywork seamlessly integrated onto a steel tube monocoque frame, resulting in a lightweight design of just 1,150 kg.
Left side view of the 1996 Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion. (Picture from: Otomotif.Liputan6)
This Porsche beautiful road-legal version, of which only 20 units were ever produced of its initial plan as much as 25 units. The car was designed with a wide frame and spoilers, and front lip. Its rear is inspired by Porsche 962, and front by Porsche 993 with elevated ground clearance, the suspension is softer, the gear and engine ratios are adjusted.
This street-legal car version is equipped with a 3.2 liter V6 twin-turbocharged engine. The engine sector is capable of generating power up to 544 hp at 7,000 rpm, with torque reaching 600 Nm at 4,250 rpm. No wonder this car can accelerate from zero to 100 kilometers in just 3.7 seconds. This car can also run up to 310 kilometers per hour.
The 1996 Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion used a 3.2 liter V6 twin-turbocharged engine. (Picture from: Otomotif.Liputan6)
Likewise, the interior also looks aggressive, especially the instrument panel that shows various indicators. This model is as fierce as the racing version, so it has the impression of being uncomfortable for use on the highway. The appearance and performance numbers of this car were remarkably impressive, especially for a vehicle designed and built in the 1990s.
Its sleek design, combined with cutting-edge engineering, set it apart from many of its competitors at the time. The advanced features, including its powerful 3.2 liter V6 twin-turbocharged engine, highlighted the innovative spirit of its creators. It’s no surprise that, during its peak, this sports car was celebrated as one of the most powerful and technologically advanced machines of its era, earning respect and admiration from both enthusiasts and competitors alike. *** [EKA [31032020] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | PORSCHE | CARSCOOPS | THE THINGS | ]
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Its sleek design, combined with cutting-edge engineering, set it apart from many of its competitors at the time. The advanced features, including its powerful 3.2 liter V6 twin-turbocharged engine, highlighted the innovative spirit of its creators. It’s no surprise that, during its peak, this sports car was celebrated as one of the most powerful and technologically advanced machines of its era, earning respect and admiration from both enthusiasts and competitors alike. *** [EKA [31032020] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | PORSCHE | CARSCOOPS | THE THINGS | ]
