Apogee Posted 2May, 2017 Report Share Posted 2May, 2017 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-918-Spyder-Conversion-build-on-2013-2015-Boxster-stretched-to-918-specs-/141723340765?hash=item20ff5e8fdd:g:SpsAAOSwT6pVrRXl&vxp=mtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted 2May, 2017 Report Share Posted 2May, 2017 That's one way to piss 250k USD away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 2May, 2017 Report Share Posted 2May, 2017 I think I would rather this:GULLWING AMERICA’S P/904. A PORSCHE REPLICA THAT MUST BE BUILT! I've always been a fan of the Porsche 904. Built in 1963, and making its racing debut in 1964, Porsche built a little over 100 of these flat four, street-legal racers in order to meet the FIA Group 3 (Grand Touring) homologation rules. Today, if you want a 904 you have two choices. You can either hire a broker and hope to find a new one (assuming you have the seven figures needed to purchase one) or you can buy a kit or replica from one of the two or three better known builders (Beck, Martin Walker, etc.). ENTER GULLWING AMERICA AND ARTURO ALONSOGullwing America is a specialty coachworks firm headed by Arturo Alonso in San Antonio, TX. A quick search of the web will lead you to information on his recreation of the Mercedes 300SL and even a classic Ferrari 340 Mexico Berlineta. What's unclear in the articles is if any of these cars have ever been built, hence the name of this post.According to information on worldcarfans.com if the P/904 does get built, it will be done using a Porsche Boxster (987 series) as the platform with a body crafted from composite materials. Unlike the original 904s, the P/904 prototype will use the Boxster's 3.4 liter engine to produce 291 hp (as compared to 198 hp in the original) and will wear custom-designed 5 spoke wheels (they look a lot like the new Fuchs to me). Gullwing America will add adjustable suspension and sports tuned exhaust to their interpretation of this classic Porsche.While I'd like the option of more power than what the Boxster platform provides (I'm assuming this re-make will be much heavier than the original) and don't care for the Carrera script on the doors, if the finished version stays true to these renderings above it will be one sharp looking replica. However, keep in mind that the expected price of 70,000 Euros (about $92K) seems a bit steep considering it doesn't include the donor car or any customizations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apogee Posted 2May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 2May, 2017 That's one way to piss 250k USD away Yeah definitely - Replicas are usually not worth the money but this one looks surprisingly accurate. I think I would rather this:GULLWING AMERICA’S P/904. A PORSCHE REPLICA THAT MUST BE BUILT! I've always been a fan of the Porsche 904. Built in 1963, and making its racing debut in 1964, Porsche built a little over 100 of these flat four, street-legal racers in order to meet the FIA Group 3 (Grand Touring) homologation rules. Today, if you want a 904 you have two choices. You can either hire a broker and hope to find a new one (assuming you have the seven figures needed to purchase one) or you can buy a kit or replica from one of the two or three better known builders (Beck, Martin Walker, etc.). ENTER GULLWING AMERICA AND ARTURO ALONSOGullwing America is a specialty coachworks firm headed by Arturo Alonso in San Antonio, TX. A quick search of the web will lead you to information on his recreation of the Mercedes 300SL and even a classic Ferrari 340 Mexico Berlineta. What's unclear in the articles is if any of these cars have ever been built, hence the name of this post.According to information on worldcarfans.com if the P/904 does get built, it will be done using a Porsche Boxster (987 series) as the platform with a body crafted from composite materials. Unlike the original 904s, the P/904 prototype will use the Boxster's 3.4 liter engine to produce 291 hp (as compared to 198 hp in the original) and will wear custom-designed 5 spoke wheels (they look a lot like the new Fuchs to me). Gullwing America will add adjustable suspension and sports tuned exhaust to their interpretation of this classic Porsche.While I'd like the option of more power than what the Boxster platform provides (I'm assuming this re-make will be much heavier than the original) and don't care for the Carrera script on the doors, if the finished version stays true to these renderings above it will be one sharp looking replica. However, keep in mind that the expected price of 70,000 Euros (about $92K) seems a bit steep considering it doesn't include the donor car or any customizations. Still a lot cheaper than that 918 replica I posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokiou Posted 3May, 2017 Report Share Posted 3May, 2017 wow... so expensive, id still love one but not for that price.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 3May, 2017 Report Share Posted 3May, 2017 Mmm, the 918 seems legit There was an elaborate scam going around about some replica Lambo's and even a Veyron. Think their video's are still on Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 3May, 2017 Report Share Posted 3May, 2017 $250 K U.S Buys you a hell of a lot of P car or even two P cars in the U,S for that money ................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted 3May, 2017 Report Share Posted 3May, 2017 I think I would rather this:GULLWING AMERICA’S P/904. A PORSCHE REPLICA THAT MUST BE BUILT! I've always been a fan of the Porsche 904. Built in 1963, and making its racing debut in 1964, Porsche built a little over 100 of these flat four, street-legal racers in order to meet the FIA Group 3 (Grand Touring) homologation rules. Today, if you want a 904 you have two choices. You can either hire a broker and hope to find a new one (assuming you have the seven figures needed to purchase one) or you can buy a kit or replica from one of the two or three better known builders (Beck, Martin Walker, etc.). E God that looks goooood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 3May, 2017 Report Share Posted 3May, 2017 Mmm, the 918 seems legit There was an elaborate scam going around about some replica Lambo's and even a Veyron. Think their video's are still on Youtubehmm not so sure. for starters it's eBay. The 918 images look like an actual 918 then is shows partially stripped 987 and a bunch of components. Feels like 1 + 1 = voila 10I doubt they've even built one? I expect to see a slightly ungainly out of proportion replica. 918 wheelbase is over 300mm longer. They reckon they cut the Boxster and extend the chassis.......by 300mm, yeah right, the thing would bend like a banana without some serious structural members (weight), doors would then look bizarre. It just doesn't make sense. And a 918 is nearly 200mm wider so do they slice down the middle and widen it or do you get a correct length but slightly too narrow 918? Porsche 918 Spyder/Wheelbase 273 cm Width: 1.94 m 987 Boxster specs:DimensionsWheelbase1996–2002: 95.2 in (2,418 mm)2002–04: 95.1 in (2,416 mm)Length1996–2002: 171.0 in (4,343 mm)2002–04: 170.1 in (4,321 mm)Width70.1 in (1,781 mm)Height50.8 in (1,290 mm)51 people watching.....for a laugh I imagine. Who in their right mind would pay anything like US$250k for a Boxster in drag? Piece of junk. ???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 30May, 2017 Report Share Posted 30May, 2017 http://www.excellence-mag.com/issues/205/articles/986-550#.WS1PI-smKK0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 30May, 2017 Report Share Posted 30May, 2017 @trevmcrev how's your metalworking skills..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 30May, 2017 Report Share Posted 30May, 2017 Hmmmmm, not that close. They have taken a few liberties and looks like they have "modernized" it a bit..... http://www.wickedmotorworks.com/partdetails.php?partid=10238 They cut and shut the body to match dimensions for $150k on their website?! Buy a real non bodgied up Porsche and save a bucket load of $$ and grief!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 30May, 2017 Report Share Posted 30May, 2017 I still reckon it's an elaborate scam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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