Monterey
Turbo Florio 3
1960 356 Emory RS Speedster
If you wanna find the truth in life. Don't pass music by. And you know I would not lie.
Down in Monterey. - The Animals
Turbo Florio 3:
1960 Emory 356 RS Speedster
The third Florio Turbo build was initiated in 2021, with delivery anticipated in early 2026.
This build pays homage to Porsche's pre-993 heritage from the 550 Spyder, 356, through 964, while remaining period-correct aesthetically in what a 356 Turbo from Porsche might look like had they continued the platform.
This build will be the first to integrate twin turbos into a speedster.
This car shares a Rothsport Racing heritage with its Gunther Werks sibling. More to follow on this build to come as things develop.
With nearly 400 hp at less than 2000 lb, physics suggests we should see an improvement on the 12.5 seconds 0-60 of the original 1960 Super 90 Roadster.
Check out the link below to learn more about Rod Emory and Emory Motorsports, and the amazing cars he builds.
The name "Monterey" seemed perfectly suited for a 356 Speedster, which will also be home to this beast. I am looking forward to many miles up and down the Pacific Coast Highway. While Speedsters are known not to have radios, I won't be passing music by, as this one has a headless system that enables me to stream from my phone.
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Emory–Rothsport 2.4L Twin Turbo Flat 4
~400 hp
5-Speed Manual / RWD
Coil-over suspension
Vented disc brakes
~2,000 lb -
0–60 to be determined
Top speed to be determined -
To be announced.
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Everything from the original 356 and 964 donors that hasn’t been replaced or upgraded has been restored. What’s left to do?
*Note: All 0-60 times are from taking the best published time from 0-60specs.com