Summary
- Tuthill Porsche creates bespoke 911 builds, now branching out to build the unique Tuthil GT One supercar inspired by 1990s GT1 cars.
- The GT One will feature two engine options, one naturally aspirated and one turbocharged, with a lightweight carbon fiber body for dynamic performance.
- With only 22 units to be produced at a high price tag, the Tuthil GT One is a limited-edition masterpiece that showcases the company's engineering expertise.
Tuthill Porsche built a whole business around modifying and preparingPorsche 911s, making bespoke builds for its clients. Whether they want a 911 for rally racing or drive one fully set up for track work, the company has the know-how and experience to find the best donor cars and make its customers' vision come true.
As it turns out, the UK-based company has learned so much working with 911s, which they describe as the peak of engineering, that they decided to go ahead with an entirely new project of their own; A 1990s-inspiredGT1 Le Mans supercar.The result is the Tuthill GT One, a limited-production road car embedded with all the engineering excellence Tuthil Porsche has honed through the years.
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The Main Difference Between The Tuthil GT One And The Original GT1 Cars From The '90s
GT1 cars from the 1990s were compromised in the sense that they were basically homologation vehicles built so that regulations were met for the race cars to compete. What Tuthil tried to do with the GT One is build the best road car that draws inspiration from what came before it. The GT One is designed specifically for the road. No compromises this time, as this is not meant for the racetrack.
The Heart Of The Beast
The Tuthil GT One is going to be powered by two versions of the same 4.0-liter, six-cylinder engine. One is going to be a high-revving naturally aspirated unit inspired by Tuthil's 911k engine, and the other, a forced induction one staying true to a lot of the '90s GT1 cars that were turbocharged.
While naturally aspirated, the engine is said to produce in excess of 500 horsepower. The forced induction version is going to go over 600 horsepower. This may not sound like a lot for a supercar, but the secret to the GT One's performance is its weight. With a full carbon fiber body, and high-end weight-saving engineering applied throughout the car, the GT One tips the scales at just 2,645 pounds. This should give it an exhilarating performance, and really deliver on Tuthil's goal of creating a great road car.
Two Transmission Options
The GT One will also have two transmission options, both having seven-speeds. One is a dual-clutch automatic and the other is a manual gearbox. Richard Tuthil, the company's director, said in a Top Gear interview that even though he loves manuals as much as the next enthusiast, he also loves a good dual-clutch transmission. That would be his choice for a car like this, though he realizes there is a high demand for manual gearboxes in this segment as well, and he's happy to be able to offer that.
Limited Production, High Price Tag
As with many exotics, the Tuthil GT One is going to have a very limited production run of only 22 units. As of the time of this writing, Richard Tuthil had said about half were already spoken for. The price comes in at an eye-watering 1.5 million pounds sterling, which translates to close to $2,000,000 at today's exchange rate. What remains to be seen is if the buyers of this rare automotive jewel will do it justice and actually drive it. However, we could conceivably understand if some owners would simply use it as a living room adornment.
Tuthill Porsche has built a reputation for creating high-performance, bespoke Porsches that are engineered to excel in various motorsport events while maintaining the classic aesthetic. There is no doubt this new chapter in the company's history will bear good fruits. And even though the Tuthil GT One will remain a highly exclusive supercar, it will be remembered as the cornerstone for when Tuthil Porsche decided to push the envelope further away from its comfort zone. Who knows, it may even be the benchmark for future production sports cars from the British company.
