Ultra Rare Lanzante TAG Turbo 911 “AP87” Heads to Auction

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Summary

  • One of 11 Porsche 911s converted by Lanzante to house a 1980s Formula One TAG-Porsche V6 engine
  • Engine #051 previously raced by Alain Prost in the 1986 German and 1987 Hungarian and Japanese Grands Prix
  • Estimated to fetch as much as $2,100,000 USD; features 510 hp, a 200-mph top speed and only 311 miles since completion

Among the scarcest and exhilarating Porsche 911 models ever crafted is now being sold at auction: the 1988 Porsche 911 TAG Turbo by Lanzante. With an expected selling price of up to $2,100,000 USD, this is one of just eleven units customized by UK-based motorsport specialists Lanzante, featuring a revered Formula One engine, the 1.5L twin-turbo TAG-Porsche V6 originally designed by Hans Mezger and competed with by Alain Prost during the 1986 and 1987 F1 seasons. Nicknamed “AP87” in honor of its F1 engine’s serial number “051,” the vehicle is based on a 930 Turbo and offers 510 horsepower, a maximum speed of 200 mph, and weighs a staggering 286 pounds less than its original factory weight.

This vehicle, boasting a striking Mintgrün exterior over black leather and tartan accents, is not just a technical masterpiece but a bold artistic expression. It showcases numerous weight-reduction strategies such as carbon fiber body components, a six-speed manual transmission, and gold RUF wheels, having traveled only 311 miles since its completion. Serviced by Lanzante in March 2025, it has received software updates and ECU enhancements. Beyond being a restomod, the AP87 is a legendary motorsport symbol redesigned for road use, giving collectors an exclusive opportunity to own a piece of Formula One history encapsulated within Porsche’s distinctive shape.

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2025-08-03 08:55