Racing Junk Porsche 948RS Project Car Stuns at SEMA
Porsche 944 has an LS engine, a wicked widebody kit and a show-stopping cockpit.
The majority of display vehicles at the SEMA Show each year are American models, but there was a Porsche 944 at their year’s show that was sure to grab the attention of muscle car lovers. Displayed in the Racing Junk booth, this 944 has been heavily modified by Brian Bergeron from Widerstandsfahig, transforming it into the 948RS. Purists are sure to hate it, but if you can appreciate a cleanly-built Porsche project car with General Motors power, you should like this car.
Racing Junk Porsche 948RS
You probably know that there is no such thing as a Porsche 948RS. This is actually a 944 that has been fitted with a V8, which owners refer to as a 948. However, this project was clearly more than just an LS swap, creating a proper SEMA Show display vehicle.
The most prominent feature of this Porsche 948RS is the widebody kit, which adds a ton of width at all four corners. These molded flares attach in a way that preserves the factory body lines under the flared wheel openings. There is a vent on the rear side of all four openings that allows us to get a good look at the massive tires tucked under all four corners. The body kit also includes a custom chin spoiler, side skirts and a huge rear diffuser extending out from under the rear fascia.
In addition to the 944 Turbo front fascia, this Porsche has aftermarket fixed headlights that eliminate the pop-up lights, along with a vented hood. Out back, the diffuser is joined by clear taillights and a big rear spoiler. This Porsche rides on HRE wheels wrapped in Pirelli rubber.
Race-Ready Cockpit
On the inside, this Porsche 948RS features modern racing-style seats with racing harnesses in an envionrment that is totaled decked out in black, blue and white. The black-and-white checked pattern found on the seat centers and door panels contrast nicely with the blue on the seat bolters, the dash, the door panels and the center console.
The gauges and the various switches on the dash have been cleaned up, but the basic factory layout has been maintained. With some blue leather, that classic dash design looks brand new in this custom Porsche. The cabin is completed with a roll bar that fills the area under the hatch.
LS Power
Finally, this Porsche 948RS is powered by some variant of a General Motors LS engine. We don’t know what engine this is, nor do we know how heavily it has been modified.
We would guess that it is pretty stout, but it is naturally aspirated, so this isn’t likely to be a monster power car. Fortunately, in this lightweight Porsche with huge tires, this 944-turned-948RS should be a beast on a road course.
Photos: Internet Brands Auto Group
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