Der Flamingo: A Pink Porsche 911 that Roars

What started life as a green Porsche 911 Turbo has been reborn as a bubblegum-pink 911, affectionately nicknamed Flamingo. But don’t let the playful paint job fool you. Beneath the surface lies a fire-breathing beast powered by a 3.8-liter turbocharged flat-six. With more than enough oomph and a featherweight 1,020 kg curb weight, this car is less Flamingo and more wolf in sheep’s clothing.

Commissioned by none other than Jean-Pierre Kraemer, the Flamingo now resides in his own Pace Museum in Dortmund. While JP is known for his hands-on approach to car projects, this time he entrusted the experts at AP-Car-Design.

The story began in 2021 when JP visited AP-Car-Design’s workshop in Göttingen, Germany. That visit planted the seed for what would become his ultimate 964. The base was a green 964 Turbo, stripped to bare metal before being painstakingly rebuilt. The centerpiece of the transformation? A newly minted 3.8-liter turbo engine, ensuring this Porsche is as fast as it is striking.

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Mine’s inspired Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R

During a recent visit to the Pace Museum in Dortmund, I stumbled upon an extraordinary exhibit: the personal collection of Jean-Pierre Kraemer, better known as JP. If you’ve ever delved into the world of automotive tuning, you’ll recognize JP as one of Europe’s most charismatic car enthusiasts. But here’s the kicker—in one of his latest videos, JP casually revealed that his collection now boasts a staggering 105 cars. So more than enough cars to fill his personal museum.

It’s not just the quantity that’s jaw-dropping; it’s the quality and diversity. This isn’t your stereotypical supercar hoard with endless rows of Lamborghinis and Ferraris. No, JP’s collection is a reflection of his unique automotive vision. You’ll find everything from a Renault Twingo with a Yamaha R1 engine strapped in the back to a classic Lamborghini Diablo. It’s a gearhead’s dream come to life.

Every car in the collection has been treated to JP Performance signature modifications, blending performance with personal flair. One standout is his Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R, which he personally imported from Japan. JP’s mission? To create his own interpretation of the legendary Mine’s R34, a car famous for tearing up Japan’s Tsukuba Circuit with a blistering lap time of 57.7 seconds. Keep in mind, that record was set in 2005, and even today, any sub-minute time on Tsukuba is a serious achievement.

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