So abused has the 911 been by tuning houses throughout its long and distinguished career that the sight of another bodykitted, powered-up Porsche courtesy of a bunch of spannered-up Germans is enough to engender the collective ennui. But when that 911 is a track-only special from the Porsche race team, it's worth another look. This is the 911 GT3 Cup S, based on the already mental road-going GT3 RS and set to compete in the FIA GT3 championship.
The GT3 championship is billed as an amateur series for 'gentlemen
drivers', but the Cup S doesn't sound too friendly. The 911's 3.6-litre flat six is near-identical to the boxer engine from the Mobil1 Supercup, and develops 434bhp at a fearsome 8,000rpm - a 19bhp hike on the GT3 RS - thanks to a modified exhaust and revised ECU.
You might have spotted the monster aero kit - which includes an adjustable front splitter - and fat wheels, all of which should help the Cup S to take to the track at quite ungentlemanly speeds. But hold on tight for the price: the Cup S will set you back a massive 250,000 Euros. Plus tax. On the plus side, you won't have to splash out on a tax disc. Or numberplates.