Mark Zuckerberg Redesigns Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Into A Minivan For Wife Priscilla Chan, Gets A 911 GT3 For Himself

Zuckerberg’s Unique Porsche Customizations Reflect Changing Tastes

The Innovative Redesign of Porsches by Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms, has embarked on a unique automotive adventure, recently unveiling a personalized version of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT. This four-seater coupé has been ingeniously transformed into a minivan at the specific request of Zuckerberg’s wife, Priscilla Chan.

A Creative Endeavor: In a recent Instagram post, Zuckerberg shared his latest project, describing it as a “side quest” to design a Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Minivan for his wife. Teaming up with California-based auto shop West Coast Customs, the billionaire is overseeing the coupe-to-minivan metamorphosis.

Not stopping there, Zuckerberg also treated himself to a Porsche 911 GT3 with a Touring package in a matching gray hue to complement his wife’s Cayenne.

“Threw in a manual GT3 Touring to make it his and hers,” Zuckerberg quipped in his Instagram post, which included snapshots of the couple with the two Porsche vehicles undergoing their unique modifications.

A brief video shared by the CEO reveals the customized vehicle, featuring sliding doors and an elongated body that redefine the traditional concept of a minivan.

The Financial Perspective: The base price for a Cayenne Turbo GT in the U.S. stands at approximately $200,000, placing it in the upper echelon of luxury vehicles. Similarly, the 911 GT3 sports car commands a premium price tag.

This isn’t the first time Zuckerberg has showcased his automotive flair. A previous post from June 2022 displayed a pair of classic Ford Bronco vehicles, one owned by Chan and the other by Zuckerberg himself. The caption simply read, “His and hers,” embodying a unique automotive coupling.

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Mark Zuckerberg’s latest automotive endeavors underline his innovative spirit in customizing high-end vehicles to suit personal preferences, setting trends and redefining automotive concepts in the process.

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