A 510-horsepower Porsche with an actual Formula One engine? Meet the AP87.
A Formula One Heart In a Porsche Body
One of the most extreme and exclusive Porsches ever built is officially hitting the auction block: the 1988 Porsche 911 TAG Turbo “AP87” by Lanzante. Based on a classic 930 Turbo, this restomod is anything but typical. It’s 1 of just 11 cars reengineered by UK motorsport specialists Lanzante to house a real-deal Formula One engine — a 1.5L twin-turbo TAG-Porsche V6 that once powered Alain Prost in the 1986 German and 1987 Hungarian and Japanese Grands Prix.
Nicknamed “AP87” after the engine’s racing code #051, this car pairs Porsche heritage with F1 performance. It produces 510 bhp, hits a top speed of 200 mph, and shaves off 286 pounds from its original factory weight — making it as fast as it is rare.
Built for Speed, Styled to Stand Out
Finished in a bold Mintgrün green over black leather with tartan inserts, the AP87 looks just as wild as it performs. Carbon fiber body panels and gold RUF wheels bring the visuals up to modern speed, while a six-speed manual transmission keeps the driving experience raw and authentic.
With just 311 miles on the odometer since completion and a recent full service by Lanzante in March 2025 (including ECU upgrades and software refinements), the car is turn-key ready for collectors who want something truly one-of-a-kind.
F1 History, Reimagined for the Road
This isn’t just a restomod — it’s a motorsport artifact reengineered for the street. With its unique mix of Porsche DNA and Formula One heritage, the AP87 stands as one of the most exciting cars to hit the market this year. It’s expected to fetch up to $2.1 million USD at auction — and for good reason. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a Porsche that doesn’t just nod to racing history — it is racing history.
