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Auto Blog
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Dua Lipa Is Auctioning Off a Special Porsche 911 GT3 RS for Charity
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. From singer to Porsche ambassador British-Albanian popstar Dua Lipa may be one of this generation's pop music powerhouses with Billboard chart-topping hits like 'Don't Start Now' and 'Levitating,' but in addition to being behind some notable Grammy-nominated earworms over the years, she also serves as a brand ambassador for the storied German performance powerhouse Porsche. While her partnership began with her participation in a self-directed and self-written promotional film for the electric Macan crossover last year, the 'Dance the Night' singer teamed up with Porsche to configure a special one-of-one 911 GT3 RS that is set to cross the virtual auction block. Dua Lipa Rennstall GT3 RS — Source: Porsche Meet the Dua Rennstall Officially dubbed the Dua Lipa Rennstall GT3 RS, Lipa's special RS is being auctioned off to support her charity, which is dedicated to supporting Kosovan youth. The special 911 was first revealed during the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix weekend before the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup race on the Formula 1 support bill, which took place between Lipa's Radical Optimism world tour concerts in Paris and Prague. The highlight of this special Lipa-spec GT3 RS is its eye-catching livery, which is comprised of a psychedelic-esque swirl-stripe of red, gold, and dark green over turquoise, Porsche, Puma, and Mobil 1 logos, plus a wordmark with the 'Dua Lipa Renstall' name along the side and bonnet. According to the auctioneers, the special paint scheme reflects the 'vibrancy' of the pop star's elaborate stage designs and performances. According to RM Sotheby's, which is handling the auction on its website, the 911 GT3 RS used for this build was a highly specified example finished in Arctic Grey with a black leather and Race-Tex-trimmed interior featuring Guards Red stitching. Notably, the Dua Rennstall is equipped with the Weissach Package, a $34,730 package with an extensive selection of lightweight components like magnesium wheels, carbon fiber bodywork, and carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) chassis components that reduce the vehicle's weight by about 33 lbs. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Other options added to the special build include some beefy Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes with yellow-painted callipers and a front-axle lift system for those steep driveways. Much of the interior is left unchanged, like the evident guards-red stitching on the seats and on the faces of the gauges. Recently, Lipa's Rennstall was featured at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where she sat shotgun next to Karen Gaillard of the all-female Iron Dames sports car team, to tackle the famous Goodwood Hillclimb. In remarks to Sky Sports, Lipa briefly touched on her involvement in creating the special car. 'I feel very lucky to get to work with the Porsche team and to create something that feels really unique and fun and to bring it down here to Goodwood,' Lipa said. Porsche for a cause All proceeds from the sale of the special GT3 RS will be donated to the Sunny Hill Foundation, the charity started by Lipa herself. Established in 2018, the charity is dedicated to supporting Kosovan youth, with a focus on promoting the arts and culture. Since its inception, the Sunny Hill Foundation has funded scholarships across Kosovo for young women to access quality STEM education, supported 17 cultural organizations and NGOs, and also given young Kosovans access to comprehensive arts education and training through partnerships with the OCS Institute of Arts and Innovation in Los Angeles and the Musikmakarna Academy in Sweden. Final thoughts The Dua Lipa Rennstall GT3 RS has an estimated value of over 400,000 Euros (or about $464,000), though the final hammer price will be revealed after the online auction ends on July 31. According to RM Sotheby's, the odometer has over 3,200 miles following 'light use in select promotional activities.' Porsche is no stranger to using star power to promote its cars. In recent years, it gave actor Adrien Brody an opportunity to get up close and personal at the Porsche factory and teamed up with BLACKPINK member and K-Pop superstar Jennie to promote the Sonderwunsch program in South Korea with a one-of-a-kind Taycan 4S Cross Turismo. It is nice to see that, once in a while, these 'partnerships' or 'engagements' become something more profound than a few #ad posts on social media. Knowing Lipa's deep dedication to her Albanian Kosovan heritage (she is an honorary dual citizen of Albania), it makes sense that she wants to use her partnership as a vehicle, especially if it's something for her charity. About the Author James Ochoa View Profile
Top Gear
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Dua Lipa designed a Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and it's quite brilliant
Dua Lipa designed a Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and it's quite brilliant What do you make of the singer's 'Rennstall' GT3 RS? Skip 18 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 18 Three-time Grammy Award winner Dua Lipa is currently in the midst of a monster year-long world tour to promote her third studio album Radical Optimism. And yet, the pop star somehow still found the time to spec a very special Porsche 911 GT3 RS. One of us! One of us! Yep, Lipa clearly also likes to procrastinate by spending inordinate amounts of time on supercar configurators. Two differences from our efforts though; it turns out she's actually quite good at speccing a sports car, and she also went and actually had the thing built. Advertisement - Page continues below This is the Dua Lipa Rennstall Porsche 911 GT3 RS. And yes, Rennstall translates to 'racing team', but this isn't Lipa announcing a Le Mans 24hrs entry for next year. That 1970s-esque turquoise, orange and red livery would look rather excellent at La Sarthe, though. In fact, this particular GT3 RS is now up for auction via RM Sotheby's, with all the proceeds from the sale set to be donated to Dua Lipa's own charity, the Sunny Hill Foundation, to support Kosovan communities while promoting the arts and culture. RM Sotheby's said the brilliantly retro livery is the 'perfect reflection of the vibrancy that typifies Dua Lipa's stage design and performances'. The car itself was unveiled back at the Monaco Grand Prix in May, but you may have spotted Lipa at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend, as she jumped in the passenger seat alongside Iron Dames driver Karen Gaillard for a run up the famous hillclimb. Lipa – who has been a Porsche ambassador since 2023 – also ticked the boxes for the Weissach Pack, the lightweight magnesium wheels, carbon ceramic brakes and a Guards Red finish on the rev counter and stopwatch. Advertisement - Page continues below With just over 3,000 miles on the clock, how much do we reckon it'll sell for? Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email*
Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Check out Dua Lipa's new custom-made Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Rennstall livery
Dua Lipa, singer and songwriter, has just received her Porsche GT3 RS, which costs $ 240,000 (approximately ₹3.5 crore) without any customisations. Check Offers Porsche just unveiled its brand new Porsche 911 GT3 RS, completely customised with a Dua Lipa x Rennstall livery for the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. This cup is a global series in which multiple teams go racing in the 911 GT3 Cup racecar. The unique car was unveiled by the Dua, who was shocked to see it sporting a mix of teal, red and orange shades. Porsche revealed that the singer and songwriter Dua Lipa was also involved in the process of creating the livery. Dua Lipa, just ahead of the race on the tight streets of Monaco, experienced racing in the car at the iconic motorsport venue as a passenger. The Porsche 911 GT3 RS costs $240,000 (approximately ₹ 3.5 crore) in its standard form. It is a driver-focused and track-oriented version of the standard 911 GT3 sports car. Also Read : Watch: $240,000 Porsche 911 GT3 RS destroyed after burnout stunt ends in disaster Porsche 911 GT3 RS: Engine and performance The 911 GT3 RS is no less than a beast, housing a 4-litre, six-cylinder engine in flat configuration mated to a 7-speed PDK transmission with short gear ratios. This motor has been tuned to produce 518 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 465 Nm of peak torque at 6,300 rpm. The unit revs all the way up to 9,000 rpm. The GT3 RS sprints from 0-100 km/h in a claimed 3.2 seconds and keeps going before it hits the electronic speed limiter at a top speed of 296 kmph. It has three driving modes, including Normal, Sport and Track. The Porsche has three-step adjustable traction control, active suspension and adjustable differentials with locking and variable torque distribution technology, which Porsche calls PTV Plus. Also Read : Actor Naga Chaitanya gets the Porsche 911 GT3 RS worth over ₹ 3.5 crore Porsche 911 GT3 RS: Pricing The pricing of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS starts at ₹ 3.5 crore ex-showroom. This number can keep increasing with every optional package you add. There are a host of different customisation options that Porsche offers, including changing the colour of your interiors, seat stitching colours and much more. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 29 May 2025, 11:38 AM IST
