Porsche has built a one-off 991.2 911 GT2 RS wearing the iconic slant-nose bodywork that defined the brand's most aggressive 1980s race cars. The German automaker delivered this custom machine to a collector, reviving the Flachbau design language that hasn't graced a road car in decades.
The slant nose, officially called Flachbau in German, originated as an aerodynamic modification for Porsche's 935 racing program. The design flattened the front end and integrated the headlights flush into the bodywork, creating a wedge-shaped profile that became instantly recognizable. Porsche offered Flachbau as an optional package on road-going 930 Turbos during the 1980s, making it one of the most visually distinct Porsches ever built. Only a handful of customers ordered the package, and those cars command enormous sums at auction today.
This new one-off GT2 RS represents Porsche's first production-era application of that styling since the 930 era ended. The 991.2 GT2 RS already ranks among Porsche's most potent creations. The twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six produces 700 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. It accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds and reaches 211 mph at top speed. Adding the Flachbau treatment doesn't alter the mechanical package, but it transforms the visual identity entirely.
Porsche's Special Manufaktur division handles bespoke commissions like this. The division has grown increasingly busy as ultra-wealthy collectors demand personalization beyond standard configurators. Recent years saw them create a "ducktail" 992 Carrera, a modern 356 Speedster revival, and countless one-off 918 Spyders and 911s wearing custom liveries and appointments.
The slant-nose conversion involves fabricating new front fenders, hood, and bumper assembly. The headlights integrate directly into the bodywork rather than protruding conventionally. Engineers must recalibrate aerodynamics and cooling systems to account for the different air intake and flow patterns. It's not a simple bolt-on modification. Porsche's craftsmen hand-build these components to specifications.
This commission illustrates the current market appetite for retro-inspired customization among ultra-high-net-worth collectors. Brands like Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Mercedes-Benz have all indulged similar nostalgia projects. The 935 and 930 Turbo remain cultural icons in automotive history. Collectors recognize that original Flachbau cars won't become more abundant or affordable. By commissioning modern interpretations, wealthy enthusiasts capture that design heritage in a contemporary platform with current reliability and performance.
The GT2 RS platform provides an ideal canvas. It's already extreme, already limited production, already expensive enough to appeal to collectors rather than casual buyers. Grafting 1980s styling onto modern engineering creates a time-travel fantasy that money can temporarily purchase.
Porsche hasn't announced pricing, but expect this one-off to cost well north of the GT2 RS base of approximately $320,000. Special Manufaktur commissions routinely add six figures to the final invoice. The unnamed customer got exactly what they wanted: a car nobody else owns, combining the most aggressive Porsche styling language with the most aggressive modern Porsche engine.