Did You know the Porsche W3 Triposto by Wingho Auto?

Unique ONES Most sports cars are made with a composition of 2 seats in the cabin. However, later in its development there were several well-known manufacturers developed a 3-seater sports car with the driver's position in the middle and flanked by 2 passengers on the left and right. In fact, that isn't a new concept in the automotive world, there're many three-seater sports cars have been launched by automakers.

The Porsche W3 Triposto unique tre posti speedster is designed by Dr. Clyde Kwok, founder of Wingho Auto, known also a professor of aerodynamics and mechanical engineering. (Picture from: Autoevolution)

For example, the Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale 'Tre Posti' is launched in the 1966 though only two units ever made. Furthermore, the British automaker McLaren produced a 3-seater sports car called the McLaren F1 during periods of 1989 to 1996. Later in 2018, the British automaker returned to nostalgia with a three-seater sports car by launching the McLaren Speedtail.

The Porsche W3 Triposto features with a completely adjustable windscreen, it goes from full open speedster to a protective cockpit. (Picture from: Noticias.Coches)

If those three examples above are well-known sports cars that are widely known by the world's automotive public, on the contrary, here is an example of a tre posti sports car that is less well known to the public. Although, not many people know or even see it before, however the Porsche W3 Triposto that's how's the car called was built by Montreal's Wingho Auto based on the 1991 Porsche 911 (type 964) sports car chassis.

The Porsche W3 Triposto features opening front and rear sections, pushbutton-operated swing-wing doors. (Picture from: Noticias.Coches)

As quoted from Hemmings, this unique tre posti speedster is designed by Dr. Clyde Kwok, founder of Wingho Auto, known also a professor of aerodynamics and mechanical engineering. Furthermore it developed intensively from concept to realization for 3 years, before making its inaugural debut at the 1999 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. According to the automaker, it's a stylish tribute to the spirit of the 1958 Porsche 718RSK on Porsche's fiftieth anniversary.

The Porsche W3 Triposto was a stylish tribute to the spirit of the 1958 Porsche 718RSK on Porsche's fiftieth anniversary. (Picture from: WallpaperUP)

Besides that, this unique tre posti speedster is the third experimental car from Wingho Auto after the Spexter and the 928 Spyder. As we've mentioned above, it utilizes a heavily modified 1991 Porsche 911 (type 964) chassis coupled with custom composite bodywork, upgraded brakes and suspension, a specially tuned 3.6-liter engine, and a unique center-seat configuration is flanked with 2 slightly receded seats on its either side.

The Porsche W3 Triposto was built by Montreal's Wingho Auto based on the 1991 Porsche 911 (type 964) sports car chassis. (Picture from: Noticias.Coches)

The automaker claimed that the extensive frame modifications resulted in the removal and replacement of at least 50% of the original chassis. This results in a decreased center of gravity, significant weight loss and increased stiffness. Meanwhile, the W3 Triposto speedster whose its composite bodywork was made of fiberglass, Kevlar, and carbon fiber.

The Porsche W3 Triposto features opening front and rear sections, pushbutton-operated swing-wing doors. (Picture from: Noticias.Coches)

It was known fabricated by Francis Cardolle of Carosserie CF, then paired on the modified 964 chassis at the Wingho Auto workshop in St-Mathieu de Beloeil. The W3 Triposto features opening front and rear sections, pushbutton-operated swing-wing doors, Porsche 993 headlights, Ducati mirrors, a short front windscreen with a single wiper, and a large central intake buttress which also acts as a headrest for the driver. 

The Porsche W3 Triposto is a three-spoke Momo steering-wheel, and a clamshell instrument cluster that houses various Porsche gauges. (Picture from: Noticias.Coches)

The W3 Triposto features opening front and rear sections, pushbutton-operated swing-wing doors, Porsche 993 headlights, Ducati mirrors, a short front windscreen with a single wiper, and a large central intake buttress which also acts as a headrest for the driver. Then inside the cabin configured under three-seats layout, each of which has an integrated safety belt and is coated strategically with customized black leather padding.

The Porsche W3 Triposto rides on Momo modular racing wheels sized 18-inches front and 19-inches rear, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires. (Picture from: MotorAuthority)

In front of the driver is a three-spoke Momo steering-wheel, and a clamshell instrument cluster that houses various Porsche gauges. The dashboard, which is also covered in genuine leather, contains ergonomic switches and vehicle controls, all of which can be easily accessed by the driver. Uniquely, the windscreen is completely adjustable, it goes from full open speedster to a protective cockpit. 

The Porsche W3 Triposto powered by a 964-derived specially tuned 3.6-liter flat-six air-cooled engine, and paired with a G50 5-speed manual transaxle. (Picture from: Carscoops)

Regarding to the powertrain, the W3 Triposto's power comes from a 964-derived specially tuned 3.6-liter flat-six air-cooled engine, and paired with a G50 5-speed manual transaxle. The engine has been refreshed and equipped with a B&B exhaust system, front-mounted oil cooler, fuel cell, and a custom performance tune providing more aggressive ignition and fuel mapping. So the automaker claimed an output of nearly 300 horsepower is delivered to the rear wheels. 

The Porsche W3 Triposto has a large central intake buttress which also acts as a headrest for the driver. (Picture from: Noticias.Coches)

For the legs, it rides on Momo modular racing wheels sized 18-inches front and 19-inches rear, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires, and supported with adjustable Koni suspension, coupled with upgraded brakes with large four-piston Brembo front calipers clamping down on 13-inches ventilated brake discs.

Overall, it's clearly that the Triposto provides the driver with an unparalleled sense of freedom and connection to the road, while at same time also offering a sensation similar to that of driving a roofless racing car. And remember, for the sake of safety reason, You required to wear a helmet when driving with this sports car. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WINGHOAUTO | PORSCHE | TOPGEAR | HEMMINGS | AUTOEVOLUTION | CARSCOOPS | MOTORAUTHORITY ]

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