The Porsche Gemballa Marsien, crafted by Marc Philipp Gemballa, is a rare, audacious reinterpretation of the 992-generation 911 Turbo S—transformed into a high-speed, off-road supercar. Limited to just 40 carbon-fiber-clad units, it’s built on a foundation of rally-bred inspiration, technical mastery, and unrivaled exclusivity.
Origins & Vision
Conceived in 2021 and unveiled at Monterey Car Week, the Marsien is the inaugural model from Marc Philipp’s eponymous tuning company—completely independent of the original Gemballa firm.
Named “Marsien” (French for “Martian”), it draws its moniker from the extraterrestrial-red sands of Sharjah’s Al Faya desert, where prototypes were tested—evoking a Martian landscape.
Stylistically, it channels the spirit of Porsche’s 959 Paris-Dakar rally machines, echoing the lineage of rugged endurance and off-road dominance.
Power & Performance
Powered by a RUF-enhanced 3.7 L twin-turbo flat-six derived from the 911 Turbo S, the Marsien outputs a hefty 750 hp (551 kW) and 930 Nm of torque at stage 1, with stage 2 boosting it to up to 830 hp.
It launches to 100 km/h in just 2.6 seconds, with a top speed of 330 km/h on road-spec tyres. Off-road tyres limit it to around 210 mph (130 mph).
A bespoke Akrapovič titanium exhaust enhances performance, reduces weight, and delivers a resonant, rally-inspired note.
Chassis & Suspension
Designed in collaboration with KW Automotive, the Marsien features a bespoke chassis: double‑wishbone front suspension and multi‑link rear, guided by adaptive solid‑piston dampers.
It offers selectable driving modes—Mud, Gravel, Sand, Snow—and an electrically controlled hydraulic ride-height system that raises ground clearance from 120 mm to 250 mm.
A robust aluminum skid plate protects the underbody during rugged excursions.
Exterior Design
The Marsien’s bodywork is almost entirely crafted from F1-grade carbon fiber, comprising over 85 components, and designed via CFD by KLK Motorsport.
It sports muscular fenders, integrated rear wing, front splitter, and bespoke LED lighting developed with GERG Lighthouse.
Customers may choose full paint, exposed carbon finishes (gloss or matte), or pearl- and pearl-metallic custom shades like the Glacier Blue shown in launch editions.
Interior & Customization
The interior is handcrafted in leather or Alcantara, with a raised carbon-fiber center console inspired by the Carrera GT, GT-style door pulls, and carbon accents throughout.
Bespoke options include 24-carat gold badges, mahogany or carbon gear knobs, optional roll cage, and serial-number plaques marking each of the 40 chassis.
Over 422 unique parts were created for this build—engine, chassis, wheels, lights, wiring, suspension components—all tested across extremes from -20 °C glaciers to +50 °C deserts and the Nordschleife.
Production & Pricing
Production, which began in summer 2024, remains limited to 40 units, over half of which were reserved at launch.
The base conversion price stands around €495,000 (~US $583,000–$600,000), excluding the donor 911 Turbo S, taxes, and customization options—bringing total investment close to €600k+.
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Photos: Marc Philipp Gemballa Marsien.
