You Can Justify Purchasing a 911 GT1 Based On Practicality
Rules that created the 911 GT1 ended up making it unusually practical. It turns out the car has a properly usable trunk.
There’s no question the 911 GT1 is one of Porsche’s most iconic road cars. But it is extremely rare, too. The chances of seeing one in person are slim-to-none, and getting up close? Forget about it. But thanks to the folks at DK Engineering, we’re given a rare look at how this car works. In fact, this video is a reference manual for the new owner.
James Cottingham from DK Engineering explains that chassis No. 5 received a full restoration after being bought by its new owner. But along with that, they get this video. Which just so happens to show how practical the GT1 is. While describing parts of the interior, he says the GT1 is “like any good 964 or 993 Porsche.” And in fact, a lot of the car is borrowed from those two rides. But the trunk, is another story.
Push a button and the rear trunk lid opens. Thanks to Road & Track, we found out that you’ll actually find decent amounts of room, albeit for a supercar. You could throw a small duffel bag in but probably want to avoid anything that could get knocked around. Because that trunk is essentially attached to the entire rear clamshell. Still, that’s enough justification to buy a GT1, right? Well, it doesn’t take much convincing for us.
But aside from that, we’re also shown some of the GT1’s ins-and-outs. The way into that clamshell is a unique process for one, but also, we’re shown how to check on the engine’s vitals once inside. Want to do some diagnostics? They show you how to do that on the computer that comes with the car. Have a peek inside the cabin, and you’ll see it looks a n awful lot like a 993. No full-on race car theatrics to be seen. Just components that are known to work.
In reality, the GT1 actually seems kind of normal, with some specifically impressive attributes rather than every little detail being outrageous. Leave it to Porsche to make a car like the GT1 which can not only be exotic, but also tame at the same time.
Photos: YouTube, DK Engineering
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