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Porsche 911 GT3 Lëtzebuerg Legacy

A blend of national pride, artistic expression, and Porsche engineering prowess has culminated in a singular automotive masterpiece: the Porsche Lëtzebuerg Legacy 911 GT3 with Touring Package. Commissioned to mark 75 years of Porsche Luxembourg, one of the brand’s earliest international importers, this bespoke vehicle was unveiled at an exclusive customer event on June 28.

Crafted through Porsche’s Sonderwunsch (special request) program and in collaboration with Luxembourg artist Jacques Schneider, the project honors the enduring relationship between the German marque and the Grand Duchy. The result is far more than a car—it’s a cultural statement on wheels.

The Art of Personalization

From its hand-painted Fire Red lion graphic overlaying Ice Gray Metallic bodywork to the meticulously embroidered Luxembourg national anthem on the headliner, nearly every element of this GT3 tells a story.

“This project pushed the boundaries of what we do,” said Alexander Fabig, Vice President Individualization and Classic at Porsche. “Our experts created never-before-seen design features that honor Luxembourg’s heritage while staying true to the understated elegance Porsche is known for.”

The lion motif, a proud emblem of Luxembourg, appears both on the car’s exterior—across the hood, doors, and even the fuel filler cap—and subtly throughout the cabin. Discreetly printed leather panels, aluminum seat backs with white “Vive” lettering, and illuminated ‘Porsche Lëtzebuerg’ door sills in Schneider’s own handwriting elevate the interior to the level of high art.

Under the Skin: A Pure GT3 Experience

The car is based on the 911 GT3 with Touring Package, a driver-focused variant that forgoes the fixed rear wing in favor of a more refined silhouette and a retractable rear spoiler with Gurney flap. Beneath its striking skin lies a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six, delivering 510 hp (375 kW) and 450 Nm of torque. True to GT3 form, the powertrain promises spine-tingling performance and razor-sharp responsiveness.

Despite the extensive customization, the model retains all of the GT3’s track-honed DNA—only now, it’s wrapped in an extraordinary artistic vision.

An Homage in Every Detail

More than 700 hours of work went into the vehicle’s exterior paint job alone, making it the most labor-intensive finish ever created under the Sonderwunsch banner. The red lion—a recurring symbol in Schneider’s artwork—was applied by hand in over 20 separate steps.

Other details speak directly to Luxembourgish identity. The words “Vive Vive Vive”, short for Vive Luxembourg, are laser-etched into the GT3’s 20- and 21-inch alloy wheels, subtly contrasting against the Graphite Gray surface. The same phrase appears in bold lettering on the car’s underbody—visible only on display, making it a hidden message of national pride.

The interior continues the tribute: Schneider’s own handwriting was digitized to embroider an excerpt from the national anthem, paired with the outline of the Grand Duchy itself. The headliner, finished in Racetex, represents the first time such personalization has been attempted in a Porsche production car.

Past, Present, and Future of Porsche in Luxembourg

Operated by the Losch Group, Porsche Luxembourg has been an official importer since 1950, with roots going back even further to 1948, when Martin Losch began building the automotive legacy. Over decades, the company has evolved into one of Luxembourg’s leading mobility providers, with 13 retail operations and a comprehensive approach to modern transportation.

“This car is more than a collector’s piece,” said Tom Weber, Brand Manager of Porsche Luxembourg. “It’s a symbol of trust, innovation, and shared values between Porsche and the people of Luxembourg. We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve created together.”

An Icon Reimagined

As a product of both German engineering precision and Luxembourgish cultural richness, the Porsche Lëtzebuerg Legacy 911 GT3 exemplifies how tradition and innovation can coexist. It speaks to collectors, enthusiasts, and patriots alike—a truly one-of-a-kind creation that bridges performance and identity.

With this latest Sonderwunsch project, Porsche doesn’t just celebrate an anniversary—it redefines what it means to personalize an icon.

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Porsche 911 GT3 is 10 seconds faster than Dodge Viper ACR

The Porsche 911 GT3 is the new king of the Nürburgring for cars with a manual transmission. It was 10 seconds faster than the previous fastest car, the Dodge Viper ACR.

The Dodge Viper ACR ruled the Nürburgring for eight years, with a lap time of 7:01.3. However, this lap time was set when the full lap (20 km) was not counted. The previous rules at the Nürburgring did not take into account the main straight to the finish line. On the shortened track, the Porsche 911 GT3, with almost 140 hp less, was 10 seconds faster than the Viper ACR, with a lap time of 6:51.764.

Behind the wheel was driver Jorg Bergmeister, who completed the 20 km course in 6:56.294. That’s impressive considering the new record is faster than the lap time of the previous 911 GT3, which used the PDK transmission.

The car was equipped with the optional Weissach package, which includes a range of ultra-lightweight components and carbon fiber parts, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires.

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Unique Porsche 911 GT3 made for Paolo Barilla

Once again, it turned out to be true that money can do anything. Porsche made a special model Porsche 911 GT3 for Paolo Barilla, who won Le Mans in 1985 as the driver of a racing Porsche 956B.

Paolo Barilla wanted the 911 GT3 to be done in the colors of the 1985 Porsche 956B. It took three years to realize the project, as Barilla waited for Porsche to build a new GT3 based on the 992 Series. The result was a unique Coupé in the colors of the winning 956B with the number “7” that had the original 1985 race car.

Among the details that make the 911 GT3 unique are the Barilla signature plates on the B-roof rack, the Le Mans track sketch sewn on the headrests, the sill plates, the new rear spoiler and the magnesium gear lever modeled on the lever from the Porsche 956B.

The price of the special model has not been announced, but it is clear that for the Deputy Chairman of the Barilla Group money was not an issue. According to Forbes, Barilla’s wealth is $ 1.39 billion, and the car was a gift for his 60th birthday.

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