Monterey Car Week is almost here, and it's no surprise to spot some impressive vehicles in Southern California at the moment. However, this particular car has grabbed our interest. Seen on a transport trailer at Los Angeles International Airport, it appears to be an exceptionally rare Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion. But it's not, or at least, not exactly as we recognize it. Honestly, we're unsure what we're observing. Hence, we ask you, Motor1 readers, to examine this image posted by lfn1993 on Reddit and share your thoughts.
A Porsche spokesperson could not confirm to Motor1 whether this vehicle is part of their collection when contacted for comment. The general shape strongly resembles a Strassenversion, from the flared rear haunches to the roof scoop and vented hood. Yet, the specifics differ. Instead of a large rear wing, there's a ducktail. The side vents are larger and squared, and the headlights also appear squared. Additionally, there are notably wide side sills. Could this be a contemporary interpretation of the 1990s classic? It's a reasonable hypothesis.
Another hypothesis suggests this could be a Le Mans-inspired 911 constructed by RML Group. The UK-based company recently released two teaser images of a car that closely resembles this one. However, like the Strassenversion, it's not an exact match. RML's project, codenamed P39, features a Le Mans-style wing instead of the ducktail on the mystery car. The front fascia and headlights are different, and this car includes side mirrors. This might be a crucial clue, as RML Group is also developing a track-only version known as the P40. There are no teasers for that, but a track car often lacks mirrors and would likely have different aerodynamic features compared to a street car.
It's possible that the teaser images do not represent the final P39 design. There's also no guarantee that mirrors won't be added later. Perhaps there are temporary panels installed to conceal other design elements. Alternatively, this could be a massive body kit attached to an old Pontiac Fiero. It could be anything. Regardless, the timing of this car's arrival in LA just days before Monterey Car Week seems too perfect to be accidental. We have several people heading to California for the event, so keep an eye out. When we find answers, you will too.
