news

Stolen Porsche 911 GT3 written off by teen

A stolen Porsche 911 GT3 was written off by a teenager in the UK earlier this week.


According to a local report, the track-focused sports car belonged to a family member of the 17-year-old boy who crashed it.

 

Drive

The driver, who was arrested at the scene, is now facing one charge of aggravated vehicle taking (among other driving offenses), according to South Wales Police.

The car was found among trees in the small town of Tonyrefail, in the early hours of July 17.

 

Drive

It is understood the teen was not badly injured in the accident.

The Porsche GT3 is powered by a 4.0-litre "flat" six-cylinder engine that produces 368kW and 460Nm.

Pricing in Australia for the 2019 toned-down Touring model started from $326,800 before on-road costs.

William Davis

William Davis has written for Drive since July 2020, covering news and current affairs in the automotive industry. He has maintained a primary focus on industry trends, autonomous technology, electric vehicle regulations, and local environmental policy. As the newest addition to the Drive team, William was brought onboard for his attention to detail, writing skills, and strong work ethic. Despite writing for a diverse range of outlets – including the Australian Financial Review, Robb Report, and Property Observer – since completing his media degree at Macquarie University, William has always had a passion for cars.

Read more about William DavisLinkIcon
Chat with us!







Chat with Agent