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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

Tuning

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

Tuning

Totem GT Super SP: A Carbon-Fiber Farewell to the Alfa That Could Have Been

Totem Automobili has spent the past few years carving out a niche in the rarefied world of restomods, reimagining classic Alfa Romeo coupes with obsessive attention to detail and a distinctly Italian flair. Now, the boutique builder is closing this chapter of its story—but not without a grand finale. Meet the GT Super SP (Sport Prototipo), a run of just ten cars that serves as both a tribute and a mic drop.

The very first prototype, wearing the badge “n.00,” broke cover at Monterey Car Week. If the standard Totem GT Super was a stunner, the SP is a full-blown showstopper—an Alfa Romeo that’s been sharpened, widened, and polished into something bordering on myth.

Wider, Meaner, and All Carbon

Compared with the GT Super, the SP grows by 130 mm in width, its stretched wheel arches sculpted in carbon fiber. The bodywork? Every last panel is woven from the same lightweight material, cloaked in a deep burgundy finish and highlighted with bronze accents around the headlights, grille, mirrors, wheels, even the wipers. It’s a subtle nod to vintage jewelry, giving the coupe a sense of timeless elegance beneath all that aggression.

The rear end, once home to dual exhaust tips, is now clean thanks to a collaboration with German exhaust specialist Capristo. The pipes have been relocated to the sides, race-car style, freeing up space for a wild new carbon diffuser. The overall effect: less resto, more prototype racer.

Under the Skin: Serious Engineering

Totem didn’t stop at styling tweaks. The SP sits on redesigned subframes and benefits from reworked suspension geometry. A fully electronically adjustable suspension from Italian firm ORAM adds modern ride sophistication to the classic Alfa silhouette.

And then there’s the heart of the beast. Nestled up front is a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6, built by Italtecnica. With individual throttle bodies and a mix of direct and indirect fuel injection, the engine pumps out a staggering 740 horsepower and 850 Nm of torque. Better still, power routes through a six-speed manual gearbox—a unicorn pairing in today’s supercar landscape. Totem wants drivers to work for the speed, and that’s a very good thing.

Inside: Bronze and Blue Drama

The cabin balances retro charm with motorsport edge. There’s a carbon-fiber transmission tunnel, new switches tucked beneath the shifter, and bronze trim lacing across the dash and gauge bezels. A custom steering wheel with a boost control function, lightweight carbon seats, and a splash of blue Alcantara tie the whole thing together. It feels bespoke without being overdesigned—pure Totem.

With only ten examples destined for production, the GT Super SP isn’t just another pretty face at Monterey—it’s Totem Automobili’s curtain call for its Alfa-based restomods. By turning a beloved Italian coupe into something equal parts sculpture and track weapon, Totem has cemented its reputation in the restomod pantheon.

As goodbyes go, the SP might be the loudest, most beautiful sendoff we’ve seen in years.

Source: Totem Automobili