# A Front-Engined, Twin-Turbo V8 Porsche 911 Sounds Like Sacrilege But Actually Works | Carscoops

> - This Porsche 911 rocks a huge 7. 0-liter LSX V8 from GM and a pair of Turbosmart turbos. - Custom car builder Gary Reid has mated the powerful V8 with a Bentley eight-speed.

- **Source:** [Carscoops](https://www.carscoops.com/2026/10/a-front-engined-twin-turbo-v8-porsche-911-sounds-like-sacrilege-but-actually-works/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac85da10535d1ccdbe8cfe8)
- **Published:** 2026-10-09
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #hp
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