I’ve previously written about the lightweight Tuthill 911K screamer, but the GT One is in a whole different league. What you’re looking at here is a road-legal homage to the Porsche Le Mans racers of the 1990s, and I’d argue that it’s even cooler than Porsche’s own Straßenversion.
The GT One is the result of a conversation between Richard Tuthill and film producer Elliot Ross, one of his customers. As it happens, Ross is also the proud owner of a Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion.
The two were discussing what a modern-day GT1 car would look and drive like, and whether it could still look good while adhering to FIA’s safety regulations and remaining legal for road use. Well, thanks to them and designer Florian Flatau, who’s previously penned everything from motorcycles to hypercars and concepts for EV startups, not to mention Singer Porsches, we now have answers to those questions.
Tuthill hasn’t revealed exactly which platform they’ve based the GT One on, but there are speculations that it’s the 993-generation 911. If it is, the whole car is torn down to a molecular level at the company’s Warrington HQ in Oxfordshire. What we do know is that it takes them 3,500 hours to transform it into what you see here, discarding most of the original car in the process.
They plan to build 22 of these road-going monsters, and buyers can choose between a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six that houses around 500 race-bred ponies, or a twin-turbocharged unit with more than 600 wild thoroughbreds.
Depending on preference, customers can also opt for either a seven-speed dual-clutch or a six-speed manual gearbox. Obviously, the latter one is the square-jawed, hairy-chested choice, although it’s probably the slower-shifting option.
The company has yet to reveal the price, but well into seven figures is a safe bet. For that kind of money, it’s also possible to buy some very exclusive supercars with double the power, but for enthusiasts who want the ultimate Porsche, it’s hard to ignore the GT One.
Clearly, Tuthill has taken a page from Lotus founder Colin Chapman’s book, and “added lightness.” Thanks to a full-carbon body, the GT One weighs in at a mere 1,200 kg, or 2,645 lbs, meaning it’s lighter than a first-gen Boxster, with the power of the 992 Turbo.
Its carbon body consists of front and rear clams and a full carbon roof with an integrated air intake. The FIA roll cage is integrated within the body and there are side impact bars in the carbon fiber doors. Tuthill has also mentioned that they’re considering an optional aero package for track use.
Just like the real GT1 racers, the GT One has double-wishbone suspension front and rear, along. There are also carbon ceramic brakes with bespoke calipers to help slow things down, and apparently, the car will be set up and developed around the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tire.
At the time of writing, there are no projected lap times or quantifiable performance data, but judging by what has been revealed, I’d rank it right up there with Singer’s finest in terms of desirability.
