Porsche revives slantnose 911 as 691bhp one-off tribute car

Porsche has created a one-off 911 Flachbau RS, a 691bhp machine that revives the famous flat-nosed slantnose styling of its 1970s racing heritage and applies it to the previous-generation 911 GT2 RS.

The car was developed through Porsche's Sonderwunsch division, which handles bespoke commissions for individual customers, and was produced in collaboration with Manthey, the tuning and racing company that works closely with the brand. According to multiple reports, the project took three years to complete despite being focused on a single vehicle, reflecting the complexity of integrating the distinctive flat nose of the 935/78 race car into the GT2 RS bodywork in a way that remained structurally and aerodynamically coherent.

The 935/78, known informally as Moby Dick, is one of the most celebrated Porsche racing machines ever built, recognised immediately by its dramatically sloped front end. Translating that look onto a modern GT2 RS required substantial engineering work, and the finished car stands as one of the most technically involved commissions the Sonderwunsch programme has undertaken. The GT2 RS that forms the basis of the build was already regarded as one of the most focused production Porsches ever made, and the Flachbau RS takes that further as a unique tribute piece.

For most drivers this car exists firmly in the realm of automotive spectacle rather than anything they might encounter on the road, but it is a reminder of how deeply Porsche draws on its motorsport history. Anyone who owns a performance car, or simply wants to keep their everyday vehicle in good shape, can find a trusted independent garage and book it for MOTs, servicing and repairs through Garage.co.uk, with no fees or commission involved.