- RML Group has revealed the P39 40SE based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S
- Custom car features a wider track and longer wheelbase than the 911 Turbo S
- Maximum power is 900 hp compared to 640 hp for the 911 Turbo S
British motorsport and engineering company RML Group turned 40 this year and is celebrating with four new projects, one for each decade of its existence.
The first is the P39 40SE, an upgrade package for the 992 generation Porsche 911 TurboS which was inspired by the LMH race cars that compete at a high level in the FIA World Endurance Championship and the IMSA SportsCar Championship.
According to Michael Mallock, CEO of RML and son of the company’s founder, Ray Mallock, the update will transform the 911 Turbo S into a track monster capable of surpassing the 911 GT3 RS on a race track, based on the company’s simulation data.
The company estimates that the P39 40SE will returns to Germany’s Nürburgring with a time of 6:45which is 4.3 seconds faster than the time set by the 911 GT3 RS and more than 30 seconds faster than the time set by the 911 Turbo S.
RML P39 40SE
Modifications include an increase in power 3.8-liter flat-6 with twin turbochargers to 900 hp, against the original 640 hp. This was achieved by replacing the ECU, turbochargers, intercoolers, manifolds and exhaust system.
The bodywork has also been replaced with a lighter, stiffer carbon fiber design that covers a wider track at the front and rear. According to RML, the wheelbase has also been slightly lengthened.
The aerodynamic package was inspired by an LMH racing car and includes a drag reduction system. RML quotes peak downforce of 1,460 pounds at 150 mph, or more than 4.5 times a standard 911 Turbo S.
RML P39 40SE
The price of the P39 40SE upgrade, including the donor 911 Turbo S, is 495,000 British pounds (approximately US$538,200). Only 10 examples will be built, with work taking place at RML’s facilities in Wellingborough, United Kingdom
The other three projects that RML will launch as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations include a racing car codenamed P40, which the company says features Formula 1-inspired aerodynamics, as well as a high-performance battery and an Aston Martin V8. Original Vantage with modern mechanics and body made of carbon fiber.
The new projects go beyond a mere celebration; they show what is possible to achieve through the new divisions that RML has created to attract customers beyond its usual racing and OEM links. The new divisions add powertrain (including EV technology) and bespoke customization services alongside traditional motorsport and engineering services.