Walter Röhrl Unveils Masterpiece: 20 Years of Work

Walter Röhrl unveils his unique Roadster. He describes it as a masterpiece that has been worked on for over 20 years. Discover the extraordinary story!

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01:34 – The Crazy Story of the Roadster
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20:40 – The Interior
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When I saw the car for the first time, I was totally thrilled. This is a car that only exists once in the world. This is a one-off affair. If you look at the working hours, you can already see what makes this car so special. And you say to yourself, that’s even more

Beautiful than the original car used to be. Something so unique, you can’t compare it to anything else. In principle, it is a work of art. We have a One of One Roadster here today Roadster loaded by rally legend Walter Röhrl. If you don’t know Walter yet, here are a few excerpts.

This is in rallying as it was then really went round For me, it was the biggest ever. My name is Luca Röhrle. I am the Managing Director of Röhrle Mobility GmbH. We deal daily with the rarest sports cars that we buy and sell worldwide. You’re probably wondering why this roadster is so unique.

Walter Röhrl will tell us exclusively about the history of the Roadster today. The whole story is also almost unbelievable. Make sure you stay tuned until the end, because Walter will reveal at the end how the story of the vehicle continues and how perhaps you too can become part of this story.

Hello Walter, nice to see you here today. We at Röhrle Mobility GmbH would like to Today we would like to introduce you to the very special Roadster behind us. I don’t think anyone could present the vehicle better than you. I’ll just say this much. It’s a Roadster, for which you were the namesake.

And I’m not giving anything away just yet so much about the vehicle and would like to let you have the floor. And maybe you can tell us something about the origin of the Roadster. Yes, it really is a very special vehicle. The whole story is also almost unbelievable.

It was an Austrian flight engineer who had something to do with airplanes, has imagined that he is doing something very special. A 356 Roadster that maybe once had 90 hp, he really wanted a turbo engine and started to build the car in Australia. This is of course a huge effort.

The body was connected to a floor assembly from a turbo. Of course, this has to be done for longer, it has to be made wider, fender flares have to be added But as I said, it was of course a life’s work. And then he reached the age when he retired.

Then he packed all the garbage into two containers, sent them from Australia to Vienna, because he was Austrian then bought a small old house in Austria without a garage. So he said: How do I put a roof over this car now? Then he broke open the wall of the house,

So he brought the bodywork into the living room. bricked up again and then screwed around again for a while with the car until he sadly passed away. And the heirs were of course: what are we going to do with all this rubbish now? Everything out of the house again, container

And see that we can sell it all. And that’s how Rafael Diez came into the conversation. So Rafael bought the two containers and then also got himself into the last ten years, because he didn’t already have enough work in his

Free time with this project and has therefore worked on it in a laborious I spent every spare minute working on the car. Okay until it was finished. Of course, I found the story incredibly good. A 356 with real power, that must be the right thing.

And when I saw the car for the first time, I was totally thrilled. So that looks very dynamic. But then we said we had to I’ll have to take things slowly to see if it’s rideable. Not that it will take off straight away once we give it full throttle.

And that’s how Rafael came about the idea that I should drive the car first and see whether the car we can put in the hands of a normal person. And so the project is then just ended and I can tell you right away, I was very,

Very, very pleasantly surprised that everything was so perfect straight away. Okay, to perhaps tell our viewers that: Rafael, is it a buddy of yours or who is it? And when was the first time that you were then involved in the project? Were you there from the beginning or how Can I imagine that?

The car was already right when it was parked and the way it I only joined the project when it was running. I knew Rafael from the scene, a workshop that only deals with air-cooled Porsches. And I naturally had a great fondness for old cars. And that’s how I came across Rafael and

I have had various cars built and restored there. And that’s when I realized that he works on this roadster in his spare time. Of course, that was something very special for me again. A car that only exists once in the world is a one-off. And above all, a car that simply has power.

If you step on the gas, things move forward. Once you have the framework conditions hears what the vehicle is actually supposed to be like. Insanely on. The basic engine is the idea was natural, that you take the turbo engine from the first Porsche Turbo.

The 3 liter then? The 3 liter with 260 hp. That’s how this came about in the first place. But as I said, that has nothing to do with it didn’t take long for Rafael to come up with the idea that maybe you could add a little extra by installing a different turbocharger.

And so we probably ended up with around 310 hp. Okay, brutal. How long did the conversion take in total? So I think that was certainly a big challenge. This was certainly the case here for ten years and I am convinced that the in

Australia has also been working on the project for ten years. So if you look at the working hours, it’s more likely to be measure what is special about this car. What name did the vehicle end up with? Yes, we then came up with the idea of taking the “Röhrl Roadster”. So

It was a roadster, of course, and it was the kind of idea I had of what a car should look like. and he (Rafael) said, “Let’s take the Röhrl Roadster”. Okay, that sounds quite exciting. I think the car is worthy of the name. I think we’ve kept our viewers waiting long enough now.

Shouldn’t we show the Roadster there? I would say yes, because I am I’m curious to see whether the viewers see it just as positively. I’m curious about that too. I was thrilled when I saw the car for the first time. Did I say: “This is what a Porsche should look like”

I felt exactly the same way when I saw it for the first time. But come on. Let’s go over there. Yes, Walter, as we can already see here, we have, you almost can’t miss it, a 356. But if you look closely, you can see

A few small details such as on the front bumper. Yes, here we can already see the front with the front apron, then I put the thick The cheeks of the fenders, the design of the wheel rim from the 911, the typical 911. The interior is completely original.

It’s just like the Roadster was. There’s nothing there. This is absolutely original. But everything else has of course been redone. The bodywork was made longer, the was made wider so that it fits on the floor assembly. So an incredible job. Exactly.

You can actually see it quite clearly at the rear, how wide it is. All correct! I’m guessing there’s a 930 Turbo there engine – and also the track width so that you can fit wide enough tires, because with the power, it’s perfectly clear that everything has been rebuilt.

So the chassis is also practical. From the turbo, the floor assembly and only the bodywork was and that is of course a job, because nothing is right anymore. If the car is wider, then the doors must have a different design. the car here, for example, is longer.

The hood already comes on in the normal version. So it’s unbelievable that this is even possible. If you think about other conversions If you think about it, you can always tell straight away that it’s a conversion. I think the vehicle has been worked on in such detail. And then often during conversions, as

Plastic parts are then used and things like that. It’s all done properly by hand, the sheet metal and so on. So in principle it is a work of art. You’d almost think it had left the factory in Zuffenhausen like this Yes, really great!

And the interior, the instruments, is just like the original car. Of course you have an instrument with the Temperature, oil temperature, fuel, clock all done wonderfully. Then, of course, a five-speed gearbox is also included. That goes without saying. Sensible seats. But as I said, it was still the

Big question mark, how does the car drive when you set off? Accordingly, we approached the matter with caution. But I have to say, I have, I think I’ve driven about 5,000 kilometers by car. During this time, I didn’t even realize that the car would have gone off the back of me

And I would have had to open up the steering. It was great right from the start. We really did, so that was the six in the lottery, that it fits like that. There are dampers inside and otherwise the axle geometry is from the 911. From the 930-Turbo

Completely – we also had the Fuchs rims there. The Fuchs rims, the brake system, the Suspension struts, the dampers, it’s all the same. So it’s actually incredible. They always call the 930 the Widowmaker, because he is so uncontrollable. That’s probably why you thought that at the beginning.

Yes, I thought that too. It’s not like that. The special thing about the car is that you can just cruise along like with an original car with 80, 90 hp, as long as the motor is not in the loading area, it naturally has much more power.

You drive along so smoothly and then when you step on the gas you have a Power increase from 3000 so that it really kicks in. But it hasn’t even happened to me that your car has broken out now. and that you should have “been able” to do something special.

And as I said, I am although as a rule I’m also just so nice and slow there but once was quite funny, I took one with me, a friend from me and behind me was a motorcyclist in a racing suit, I already realized that he was waiting. And then I once really

Sorted through and so long curves with 160, 170 and there was I really, I said, there can’t be such a thing that we have to rely on I can’t believe that we managed to produce a car here that drives so perfectly straight away. Does that mean you didn’t vote on it in advance?

No, that was. Assembled and you are. Danger – It is installed from the turbo and then I drove off and therefore You can also see that the front has a slight spoiler on it because you can We were afraid that it might have too much under-air with the powerful engine.

But everything was perfect straight away. Brake set-up was also perfect. Everything was a perfect fit. The steering gives a good feeling. In principle, we didn’t have to change anything afterwards. Okay, madness. It’s unbelievable when you think about how often a modern vehicle has to be tested, that it fits for once.

But as I said, the floor assembly was the basic tuning of the 3-liter turbo is already so perfect that it has worked. Yes, madness. The exterior color is slate gray. Yes, because the original color didn’t exist yet. So it looks very nice, I have to say but it is also quite sensitive.

So it must always be cleaned very clean and it is not a metallic color. That’s why you have to approach it carefully, not with a rough sponge and nothing. And I think the color also brings out the The proportions of the vehicle come into their own very, very well.

Then of course inside the typical Leather in red, as it always is at Porsche. It fits, it’s not somehow loud, but it looks really great. And the dashboard is simply the main feature of a roadster anyway that is simply perfect with these three watches. Wonderful with the dome where they are inside.

Then partly leather, partly lacquered. So everything fits. So that’s wonderful, I have to say. Yes, I would look at that again later Let’s look at this in detail. Now I would say, let’s get to work Heck, because of course we have something special there too. On our YouTube channel you can expect

Many other topics relating to sports cars. So feel free to leave a subscription. That looks really impressive. And what immediately catches the eye, are the badges on here and we have the lettering: 3000 RR. That was of course just First of all, we wanted to show that it’s

A car from the engine room that doesn’t need 1600 cubic capacity, but 3000 cubic capacity, RR for Röhrl Roadster and as a bit of a gag, the four metals from my four Monte Carlo victories, Rally Monte Carlo victories, the Rafael said they belong on the back, absolutely. was not that easy, because I

I am, of course, someone who has not really collected these things seriously. I always gave them all away. But then Rafael did that you really got the four originals. And they now adorn the rear. So that’s also something special. The rear is very interesting anyway. As I said, you notice above all

The length of the car, that it has become longer here, because you have to wonder why the six-cylinder engine fits in there at all. So it’s already everything, everything are facts that you would never have thought possible. But as I said, the result is all the more beautiful. Yes, definitely.

And they are indeed the original winners’ plaques from the. Rally Monte-Carlo from Monte-Carlo Only if you reach your destination and the destination you get the sticker at all. That’s the way it is. Even the right years from the four victories. So that’s really something special.

And fits quite well on there. Yes, exactly. I would just open the engine cover at the back. Exactly. Like this. Yes, of course it is already filled with a six-cylinder engine and everything that goes with it. So exactly the air filter, that is specially made so that it fits in there at all.

So these are all jobs that In the end, it’s 20 years of work Yes, you can see how time-consuming it is. was to fit such a huge engine into such a small body. We have a 356 B Roadster as the basis here B Roadster is the basic model.

Back then there was a 60 hp and then there was a 75 hp. And now it’s four times the performance. But on the other hand, I would expect the engine to I only have to play with this little car and it lasts forever. What is the unladen weight of the vehicle?

Do you know that? Between 1,000 and 1,100 kilos. I can’t say exactly to the kilo, but even a range if you see today that everyone, every normal car, a Golf, I think, already has 1,500 kilos, it’s still a lightweight. And that’s all, those are all features that naturally point to

On the other hand, are quite good for the environment. The lighter a car is, the less energy you need to move it. Do you understand? And then also a car that 40 or 50 years old, then you can start to talk about sustainability. Exactly.

We don’t need to throw them away every 10 years. Exactly. That’s already And if we are perhaps lucky enough for our politicians to understand, that synthetic fuel would be the best option for the environment so that we can continue to drive our old cars and no longer emit exhaust fumes.

Into the world, then we will be over the worst of it. Definitely. I can only agree with you, Walter. We had it earlier The original 3-liter engine has 260 hp, but with a different supercharger Another turbocharger, other turbocharger, the power output is around 310 hp.

At the same time, it has the advantage of having come into force a little earlier. Okay, of course it was 1976 when the 3 liter turbo came along, was this knowledge about turbo, you haven’t had much experience yet. In the meantime, of course, we have learned a lot and so the

The response behavior of these motors is naturally somewhat sluggish. You stepped on the gas once and got 21, 22 and then the performance came. And that, of course, was the dangerous part. When the road was wet on a bend, people turned in and accelerated. Yes, nothing is coming.

And then at some point the hammer came down. But you also have that with the loader even improve that the performance is already a bit starts earlier. Okay. And it was actually like this Three-liter, which actually had the four-speed gearbox. We now have a five-speed gearbox here.

With the four-speed gearbox, it has always been said that the speed range is a bit wider. Difficult to drive Yes, you were always in a gear that didn’t fit. The second was too short, the third was too long. And that is of course much better now with the five-speed, because the

Spread, i.e. the difference that you switch, is much smaller. So you always have the right gear. Okay, and is it a transmission from the 3.2 liter? 9/15, G50 transmission? Yes, that was of course from the time that Now we have a 15-speed gearbox, which has never been seen before.

And it works, picobello for shifting. So for me it’s even nicer than the 4-speed with the thin shift levers. It was always a bit like that, the car is really crisp You always have to lead correctly. So that fits perfectly. Super. The braking system is perfect.

So of course the weight of the car plays a part. And yes, I have to say, I have no reason to believe that this is kind of a disadvantage or what, that it’s a roadster that’s a bit more, like in another convertible where you have a side window.

Of course that’s just obvious, you don’t have wind deflectors, not yet. That would also disfigure such a car. That’s not part of it. That’s not part of it. You have to you just have to put on a jacket and a pointed cap, then off you go. Exactly.

Otherwise we can go inside, let’s sit in the front. Then let’s take a look at the interior together. If you look at the dashboard when you get into a modern car today, where everything is so overloaded, where you are only distracted, that is simply simple and fits, you need in focus.

That’s just the way it has to be. All these gimmicks that only distract you from driving. Here I have my rev counter I can see everything at a glance, so I don’t have to fiddle around. One button, everything fits. That’s all you need. That’s all you need. If you want to have fun.

Everything else is just a frippery that only distracts you while driving. What Our community We have a video of the vehicle and many people were surprised: With the 356 the key is normally always on the left-hand side of the steering wheel and We now have it on the right-hand side.

Where does that come from? With the first cars, the Speedster and the Roadster were always on the right-hand side. There are a thousand stories as to why the ignition key is on the left in a Porsche. So I think it’s the best,

If it is on the left, then you need fewer long cables to starter and you have saved every gram on the car. The only thing I can’t answer now is why it was still here at the first one. But as I said, this is a typical feature of an earlier

Speedster or even Roadster that the key after is on the right. Okay, here we also have your signature on it, that we just have once again underlined the Röhrl Roadster. Very briefly on the fittings. They really are special too. So the design is the same as the old one, but new.

So you see, the speedometer goes up to 300. On the left we have a combination instrument, which I think is really great. Exactly, you can see them all Oil pressure, oil quantity, oil temperature and fuel all in one. And it’s all compact. So simply great.

Before I have ten different instruments, I always have to see if I have I have everything under control here with a turn of the eye. Everything fits. The size of the steering wheel fits quite well. Even I, with my size, can sit well in and of myself, which is also very important.

Which is rarely the case with modern cars. When I brake, I can also apply intermediate throttle when downshifting. These are things that are scary for me. are important for me to feel really comfortable in the car. We have everything we need. Shift lever nice and compact for precise shifting.

So these are all things you feel comfortable with straight away. Yes, and everything looks really harmonious. Yes, that’s the way it is now. The fittings are great. And the painted dashboard. I also think that’s very special. Today it is somehow, now it’s a plastic thing in the front and here it’s right.

We still have quality there. And as for the steering wheel, we have a 356 steering wheel. Inside the wreath outside is from a 911, but the inside is original 356, is not too big, not too small, fits quite well. We have a horn ring in the middle and that’s all we need.

Here is the turn signal lever and everything else. Is. Perfect. It’s rubbish what else they have in modern cars. Walter, can you tell us again, What were your emotions when you drove the car on your own for the first time? Yes, of course I approached the matter cautiously and set off.

Okay, you’re in the car, that this is now is a bit bigger, you don’t even notice it when you ride it. That goes without saying. You drive there, you only have 2 millimeters Gas, you say, yes, it drives normally like a 356 and

Then you accelerate carefully and then you get to 3, 3.2 and then suddenly there comes the invisible hand that pushes from behind and things move forward. And you say, yes, that is yes, that is even more beautiful than the original car in the past, when there was no more power.

I have the same feeling when I’m driving, from the steering, as I do when I’m sitting. But I still have enough power to keep going when I want to. Of course, I was totally enthusiastic about one car straight away. I say, when you hear the key data alone, then it must be

Be brute. And accordingly it is also natural, so the car stands out in principle, where I appeared, of course everyone immediately stood around the car and immediately You can tell by the sound that it’s a six-cylinder. The first thing the question was : Can you open the engine cover?

Because everyone wanted to see it, of course, and didn’t think it was possible boah You wouldn’t believe it. Actually six-cylinder turbo in there. Insane. How did you use the vehicle now? Did you use it privately? Did you take part in any rides? Yes, exits.

For example, I once went for a drive where five Austrians came with 356s that were I picked up at the border between Bavaria and Austria. We then drove home via country roads to where I live, then took my garage and they were delighted. When they followed behind

She said you should see the back of the car to see what it looks like. That wide butt and all. They were all very enthusiastic. I just used it for something like that with my wife, once on beautiful weather on Sunday, we went on a little tour of the Bavarian Forest.

And that’s just the beauty of it, you’re completely relaxed back there, it’s great. And if it is at some point, that you will have to overtake at some point, then tick yourself off. And it’s fun in every respect. For driving slowly or a little faster. Car can do everything.

Okay, yes, that sounds very, very exciting. I can imagine for myself how emotional it is when you walk through the Bavarian forest on a Sunday with the woman drives. When the weather is nice, now of course it’s a dream. There is probably no better place. Now it might be interesting for our

Viewers to have a quick look at the engine. because the sound of the vehicle is really unique. I’ve never heard that before. At the latest when starting the engine, i.e. when the car is parked somewhere, it has a certain fascination.

But at the latest when you start, they all stand there with their mouths open. Because you just, you hear that typical turbo Six-cylinder sound where the car has. Let’s take a look. I hope you have connected the battery. We have connected it. It starts immediately. Runs immediately.

And is a completely different sound to the four-cylinder. And it’s also amazing how quietly it runs. How soft. It also inspires confidence. This sound, you know, it’s simple, it’s a gimmick for the engine. What kind of exhaust have you fitted to the vehicle? Yes, that wasn’t so easy either.

You have to accommodate the exhaust as well as the six-cylinder, yes. Yes. Rafael spent a long time tinkering with that too. We didn’t want to have a car that stands out and makes a huge splash, but it should be a serious, sonorous tone. And we really have well. So definitely an insane sound.

Madness. The way the car runs, you immediately have confidence in it. Yes, yes, that’s And it really does feel as if the car has never been any different. Yes, that’s right. That is correct. All I can say is envy the person who will one day own the car. Thank you, Walter.

Then we go out again for a moment. Yes, Walter, you have a long history with Porsche, and was also involved in the development of the Carrera GT. How would you classify the Röhrl Roadster? Or is there anything comparable in terms of driving? No, that certainly doesn’t exist. The car is so unique.

You can’t compare that with anything else. Even the engine performance is of course like that of a turbo. But I think the special thing is, There are many cars, but there is only one such car now. So for someone who says, I want something special, but I still want it,

That suitability for everyday use is not restricted. That is yes the series is yes, will yes thousands of times and that’s the beauty of it. You have an absolute prototype that only exists once, but with technology that is 08/15, i. e. suitable for everyday use.

And that, I think, is what makes the car so special. Unique, but still not complicated and just fun to ride. Yes, great. Thank you, Walter. Finally, did you have anything for our Spectators, what else can you say about the Röhrl Roadster?

Yes, in principle I have to say that the viewers must be lucky that they will see the car at some point in their lives, because it only exists once. So you just happen to be at the right place so that they can see the pleasure when the car is on the road. Exactly.

Maybe you can come and visit us. We have it here at the moment. Walter, thank you very much for your impressions. It was really fascinating. The creation of the vehicle, the technology and you simply realize that he has created with a great deal of dedication and detail and also with incredible quality the

Vehicle. That’s why I hope you find the right buyer to buy the really deserves to have the car. I am convinced that we have a find a worthy new owner for the Röhrl Roadster. Thank you Walter! All the best! Yes, we are now back with the Röhrl Roadster at our dealership.

If you would like to see more videos about the Röhrl Roadster, write it in the comments. And what we need to conclude now what do you think of the Röhrl Roadster? Do you like the vehicle? Would you have done anything differently? Do you think it’s just brilliant?

I am looking forward to your opinion. Let us know in the comments and see you in the next video.