Marc Philipp Gemballa Unveils the Marsien GT: A Carbon-Fiber, 830-hp Porsche-Based Hypercar

Marc Philipp Gemballa GmbH has introduced the Marsien GT, a road-focused evolution of its off-road Marsien concept. Built on a 992-generation Porsche 911 Turbo S donor, the car features an all-carbon body, a Ruf-tuned twin-turbo flat-six delivering 830 hp and 694 lb-ft of torque, and a bespoke KW active-damper suspension. Production is limited to 30 units, with deliveries slated for the end of next year.

Marsien GT takes Gemballa hypercar to the street The Marc Philipp Gemballa Marsien GT is an 830hp Porsche 959 for the 2020s Road & Track

The original Marsien, debuted in 2021, paid tribute to the Porsche 959 rally cars of the 1980s. Its creator, Marc Philipp Gemballa, is the son of late Porsche tuner Uwe Gemballa. The GT version shifts emphasis from rally-raid capability to high-performance grand touring, retaining the Marsien’s silhouette while adding cues from the 911 GT2 RS, Carrera GT and 918 Spyder.

The Marc Philipp Gemballa Marsien GT is an 830hp Porsche 959 for the 2020s

• Powertrain: Ruf-upgraded twin-turbo flat-six, 830 hp, 694 lb-ft torque; a future kit promises over 900 hp.

Marsien GT takes Gemballa hypercar to the street

• Weight: Carbon-fiber bodywork sheds ~165 lb from the standard Turbo S.

The Marc Philipp Gemballa Marsien GT is an 830hp Porsche 959 for the 2020s

• Aerodynamics: Redesigned front intakes, reprofiled flanks, aggressive diffuser and a large rear wing borrowed from the original Marsien.

Marsien GT takes Gemballa hypercar to the street

• Suspension: Double-wishbone layout with KW Automotive’s DDC V5 active dampers, adjusting compression and rebound in 20 ms.

Marsien GT takes Gemballa hypercar to the street

• Performance: 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) in 2.4 seconds; top speed quoted at 205 mph.

Marsien GT takes Gemballa hypercar to the street

• Exhaust: Custom Akrapovic system.

The Marc Philipp Gemballa Marsien GT is an 830hp Porsche 959 for the 2020s

• Unique Parts: ~1,500 bespoke components, including a manual-style PDK lever, physical rev counter and a gear selector inspired by the Carrera GT.

The Marc Philipp Gemballa Marsien GT is an 830hp Porsche 959 for the 2020s

All figures are supplied by Marc Philipp Gemballa GmbH.

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The company lists a starting price of €770,000 (£660 k) before taxes and options; a separate report notes a U.S. starting price of $888,895, exclusive of the donor Turbo S cost (itself exceeding $200,000). With only 30 cars, the final U.S. price is expected to exceed seven figures after options. Production is set to begin shortly after the Monterey Car Week debut, with first deliveries anticipated by the end of the following year.

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TopGear’s road test highlights the Marsien GT’s usability as a street car. Drivers benefit from a physical rev counter, a twist-grip engine starter and an active-aero system that deploys front flaps and a main spoiler via the steering-wheel drive-mode selector. The interior adopts a steeper centre-console angle reminiscent of the Carrera GT, and the PDK selector is replaced with a Carrera-GT-styled lever, reinforcing its grand-touring character.

The Marc Philipp Gemballa Marsien GT is an 830hp Porsche 959 for the 2020s

• Pricing: €770,000 base price versus $888,895 creates uncertainty about the exact U.S. cost after taxes and options.

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• Future Power Upgrade: A forthcoming kit exceeding 900 hp is mentioned, but no timeline or pricing details have been disclosed.

The Marc Philipp Gemballa Marsien GT is an 830hp Porsche 959 for the 2020s

Marc Philipp Gemballa GmbH plans to commence production of the 30-unit run imminently, with customer orders required promptly due to the limited quantity. The first deliveries are scheduled for the end of next year, after which the company may introduce the higher-output 900 hp package.

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