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Indecent 020: A Modern-Day Porsche Slantnose Before Porsche Gets to It

It looks like Porsche may be preparing a modern homage to the legendary 911 Slantnose, but the aftermarket world is moving faster. A boutique builder called Indecent is about to beat Stuttgart to the punch with its own radical reimagining—the Indecent 020—set to debut before the end of the year.

For the uninitiated, Indecent isn’t just another tuner slapping wings on a 911. The company has carved out a reputation for heavily customized widebody packages for the 997 and 991 generations, with a particular flair for outlandish aerodynamics. The 020, however, promises to be something altogether bolder: a full-on reinterpretation of Porsche’s most controversial icon, the 1980s 911 Slantnose.

At first glance, the donor car is clearly a 997, but the transformation is so extensive that you’ll need a double take. The front fascia ditches traditional 911 styling in favor of a new hood carved with aggressive intakes, complemented by flared side vents and round LED headlights positioned where yawning intakes usually sit. The effect is both retro and futuristic, tipping its hat to the past while fully embracing modern aerodynamics.

The bodywork doesn’t stop at the nose. Indecent widens the front and rear fenders dramatically, adds bespoke side skirts, bolts on forged wheels, and tops it all off with a towering swan-neck carbon-fiber wing that would look at home on a GT3 R race car.

But the 020 is more than a showpiece. Underneath its reshaped skin lies a supercharged flat-six pumping out north of 600 horsepower. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a seven-speed manual transmission, making this build not just a tribute car but a driver’s weapon. Carbon-ceramic brakes, Ohlins suspension, and lightweight rolling stock round out a spec sheet that reads like a dream garage.

Production numbers remain a mystery, as does pricing, though neither will likely be modest. The question is less about cost and more about appetite: how many owners are willing to take a 997 this far from stock?

One thing is certain—Indecent’s Slantnose revival will hit the streets long before Porsche decides whether to revive the look itself. And for those who crave a mix of wild nostalgia and modern engineering, the 020 might just be the outlaw 911 of the decade.

Source: Indecent

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Orange is the New Fast: Meet the One-Off Dutch Cayman GT4 RS

If you thought tulips were quiet, delicate things that sit in a vase and wither in three days, think again. Because Porsche Netherlands just rolled out a tulip that screams at 9,000 rpm, wears carbon fiber like a suit of armor, and laps the Nürburgring six seconds quicker than its siblings. Meet The Tulip: a one-off Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, painted in the loudest shade of Dutch pride you’ve ever seen.

Yes, production of the fourth-generation 718 is about to wrap up in October. Porsche is putting the tools down, sweeping up the sawdust, and preparing the swan song. But before the curtain falls, the Dutch importer decided to go absolutely mad, pulling in Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, Porsche Sonderwunsch (the division that basically translates as “tell us your wildest dream and we’ll overcharge you for it”), and the track-wizards at Manthey Racing. Together, they’ve delivered something that is part race car, part national symbol, and entirely outrageous.

Orange Crush

The bodywork is slathered in pastel orange, a shade that pays homage to the Netherlands’ national color — as if Max Verstappen’s army of fans needed another reason to wave flags at Zandvoort. Even the intakes on the carbon bonnet, the rear spoiler lettering, and those deliciously nerdy carbon aero discs get the orange treatment. And if you squint, yes, those really are tulip logos blooming on the front fenders. Subtle? About as subtle as painting your house luminous tangerine and parking an F1 car in the driveway.

The Dutch flag itself also makes a cameo — a neat little stripe on the rear wing, right beside the Manthey logo, just in case anyone at the track forgot where this rocket ship comes from.

Petals and Pistons

Inside, Porsche went full florist-meets-Motorsport. Tulip motifs light up the door sills and bloom across the headrests, set against black leather and Race-Tex. But look closer: the stitching, edges, and interior strips all glow in pastel orange, tying the cockpit neatly back to the exterior. It’s part luxury, part racecar, and entirely a vibe.

And because Porsche never misses a chance to upsell, buyers (or, in this case, gawkers) get a matching pastel-orange car key, a custom watch, and even a tulip-logo thermos mug. Yes, you can sip coffee from your car’s color. Peak Porsche.

The Power Flower

Underneath all the tulip frills sits the real deal: the 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six, a snarling 500hp symphony that revs like it’s allergic to redlines. Paired with the Weissach package and Manthey Racing’s aero wizardry, this car isn’t just about looks. It’s about domination. A Nürburgring lap time of 7:03.121 puts it more than six seconds ahead of the standard GT4 RS — which was already quicker than most people’s reflexes.

Manthey’s tweaks mean a bigger rear wing, sharper chassis tuning, and the kind of stability that makes you believe in witchcraft. Think of it as a Cayman GT4 RS on double espresso, built for the kind of Dutch lunatic who thinks Zandvoort curbs should be kissed, not avoided.

Where to See It

This one-off masterpiece will strut its stuff at the Dutch Grand Prix weekend at Zandvoort, August 29–31. After that? Who knows. It might sit pretty in a Porsche showroom, or it might vanish into the garage of a very wealthy collector who’ll spend more time polishing the tulip logos than using launch control.

Either way, the sad news is this: you can’t buy one. The Tulip is unique, a one-car-only exercise in national pride. The consolation prize? A special edition tulip-logo watch or thermos mug. Because nothing screams “track weapon” like sipping chamomile tea from a Porsche-branded flask.

The Dutch have taken the last 718 Cayman GT4 RS and turned it into a rolling, screaming, carbon-fiber flower. A tulip that will never wilt. Unless, of course, someone bins it into the barriers at Zandvoort.

Source: Porsche

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RML GT Hypercar: The Porsche 911 Turbo S Reborn as a Road-Legal Monster

For years, Porsche’s 918 Hybrid sat atop the German marque’s hypercar hierarchy—a technologic tour de force that few could rival. But since its retirement, the crown has been unclaimed… until now. Enter RML Group, the British engineering outfit known for its no-compromise approach to performance, with a machine that doesn’t just pay homage to the 911—it utterly transmogrifies it.

Meet the RML GT Hypercar (GTH), a radical reinterpretation of the Porsche 911 Turbo S, drenched in motorsport DNA and engineering bravado. First teased last year as the P39 prototype, the GTH has now matured into production reality, with the first model debuting as the 40th Anniversary Special Edition—a one-off celebration that hints at the full potential of RML’s vision.

The GTH keeps just a whisper of its Porsche heritage: glass, mirrors, and lighting elements nod politely to the original. Everything else screams innovation. Carbon fiber dominates, flared fenders swell with purpose, the tail stretches like a Le Mans prototype, and aerodynamic treatments hug every contour. The result? A silhouette that is simultaneously familiar and ferociously exotic—a 911 for the racetrack, yet still capable of daily road life.

This first SE example is painted in Storm Purple, with exposed carbon details and purple-carbon inserts on the roof and hood. Gold-painted central-locking wheels hide gunmetal calipers, while the nose wears a Porsche-esque RML logo and the rear proudly displays hand-painted “GTH” lettering in gold. Inside, leather upholstery with Crayon stitching, matching seatbelts, body-colored carbon inserts, and a Storm Purple roll cage elevate the cabin to something more race car than road car.

Performance isn’t just for show. The rear-mounted 3.7-liter twin-turbo flat-six, reworked by Litchfield Motors, churns out a staggering 925 hp and over 1,000 Nm of torque. That’s hypercar territory, where the line between “killer of Porsches” and “Porsche killer” blurs deliciously. Optional Performance and Track packages add active height-adjustable suspension, the roll cage, and delete the rear seats, ensuring every gram of performance is track-focused.

RML plans a very limited run: 39 units, with just 10 of the 40th Anniversary SE. Prices start at £495,000, excluding tax and the cost of the donor 911 Turbo S. For those who demand exclusivity and blistering performance in one package, the GTH isn’t just a car—it’s a statement.

From its Wellingborough facility, RML has delivered its 39th project since 1984, proving that while some brands rest on legacy, true engineering alchemy comes from ambition, audacity, and a touch of madness. The GTH is exactly that: a 911 you think you know, transformed into a hypercar you’ll never forget.

Source: RML