{"id":2244,"date":"2025-06-10T22:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T22:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/?p=2244"},"modified":"2025-06-11T16:48:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T16:48:33","slug":"this-porsche-is-so-canadian-itll-get-flagged-at-trumps-border","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/10\/this-porsche-is-so-canadian-itll-get-flagged-at-trumps-border\/","title":{"rendered":"This Porsche Is So Canadian It\u2019ll Get Flagged At Trump\u2019s Border"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NZYKEEEb-copy-1-1024x576-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-10 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul>\n<li>Porsche is auctioning a one-off GT3 RS to mark its new Toronto experience center.<\/li>\n<li>It&rsquo;s inspired by Canada&rsquo;s flag and features a red and white two-tone maple leaf design.<\/li>\n<li>The cabin receives a Canadian-themed makeover with unique upholstery and sill plates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In 2024, Porsche introduced a one-off <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/porsche-911-gt3-rs\/\">911 GT3 RS<\/a> at the Canadian International Auto Show. Created to celebrate Porsche Experience Centre Toronto, the coupe was a collaboration between Porsche Cars Canada and the Porsche Sonderwunsch team in Germany.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Based on the 911 GT3 RS with the Weissach Package, the car proudly displays <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/canada\/\">Canadian roots<\/a> as it wears a red and white livery inspired by the country&rsquo;s iconic flag. They&rsquo;re joined by contrasting stripes and lettering on both sides. More notably, there&rsquo;s a large red and white maple leaf on the roof.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/03\/2026-porsche-911-turbo-s-spied-undisguised-could-sport-nearly-700-hp\/\">2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Caught Undisguised, Could Pack Nearly 700 Hybrid Horses<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Two-tone leafs can also be found on the center locking wheels, which sport red accents as well as black spokes. We can also see PECTO (Porsche Experience Centre Toronto) badging as well as puddle lights that project an outline of the center&rsquo;s track onto the ground.<\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<p>The upgrades continue inside with custom sport seats that blend black leather with colorful pepita fabric centers. They&rsquo;re accompanied by red and white accents as well as PECTO embroidery on the headrests.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, there are red seat belts, pepita door panels, and carbon fiber trim. Designers also installed red and white contrast stitching as well as Porsche Experience Centre Toronto badging. Rounding out the highlights are a color-matching key and carbon fiber door sill plates with an outline of Toronto&rsquo;s skyline.<\/p>\n<p>The special touches continue under the hood, where a cowl cover is signed by designer Grant Larson, GT product line director Andreas Preuninger, and Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur boss Boris Apenbrink.<\/p>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<p>The car is now being auctioned to celebrate the opening of the Experience Centre on June 18. <a href=\"https:\/\/rmsothebys.com\/auctions\/ca25\/lots\/r0001-2024-porsche-911-gt3-rs-porsche-experience-centre-toronto\/\">RM Sotheby&rsquo;s<\/a> is handling the listing, which begins today and ends on July 1, which is better known as Canada Day.<\/p>\n<p>Besides the car, the winning bidder will receive a bespoke watch and a 1:18 scale model of the vehicle. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Campfire Circle, which is a charity that aims to bring &ldquo;laughter and joy to kids affected by childhood cancer or serious illness.&rdquo; As part of this effort, the organization hosts community, in-hospital, and overnight camp programs, which aim to restore a &ldquo;sense of normalcy&rdquo; and &ldquo;new found strength&rdquo; to kids fighting for their lives.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Porshce-911-GT3-RS-PECTO-610-20.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" This Porsche Is So Canadian It&rsquo;ll Get Flagged At Trump&rsquo;s Border\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Porshce-911-GT3-RS-PECTO-610-20-1024x683.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>The one-off model sounds like a perfect fit for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2022\/08\/drake-features-mercedes-project-maybach-x-virgil-abloh-concept-in-latest-music-video\/\">Toronto&rsquo;s Drake<\/a>, but Porsche Cars North America told us Americans can participate in the auction. However, if they win, they&rsquo;ll have to &ldquo;convert the car to U.S. specification.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>There&rsquo;s no auction estimate, but the 2025 911 GT3 RS starts at $267,300 CAD and that&rsquo;s before factoring in the $38,250 CAD Weissach Package. That&rsquo;s pretty steep, but buyers are rewarded with a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine that develops 518 hp (386 kW \/ 525 PS). This enables the car to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km\/h) in 3.2 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 184 mph (296 km\/h).<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Porshce-911-GT3-RS-PECTO-610-22.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" This Porsche Is So Canadian It&rsquo;ll Get Flagged At Trump&rsquo;s Border\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1666\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Porshce-911-GT3-RS-PECTO-610-22-1024x682.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Porsche is auctioning a one-off GT3 RS to mark its new Toronto experience center. It&rsquo;s inspired by Canada&rsquo;s flag and &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/10\/this-porsche-is-so-canadian-itll-get-flagged-at-trumps-border\/\" class=\"more-link\"><span class=\"more-button\">Continue Reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">This Porsche Is So Canadian It\u2019ll Get Flagged At Trump\u2019s Border<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2246,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2244"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2244"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2244\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2247,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2244\/revisions\/2247"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2246"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2244"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2244"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}