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This Wild Dune Buggy Packs a Porsche 911 Engine That Revs to 11,000 RPM

Meyers Manx has unveiled a collaborative project with Tuthill that’s truly out of this world.

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Meyers Manx brought its endearing dune buggy into the 21st century with the announcement of the Manx 2.0 back in 2023.

While there’s no denying that an EV variant makes for a natural evolution of the OG, it nevertheless leaves a little something to be desired — especially if you crave the sound of a combustion engine.

A compact off-road vehicle with a futuristic design, featuring a black and bright orange body. It has large, rugged tires and distinctive square-shaped headlights with LED accents. The vehicle is parked on a dry, grassy field with a backdrop of tall trees and a sunset sky.
The LFG makes for a radical 21st-century reinterpretation of the original Meyers Manx buggy.
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Thankfully, Meyers Manx has partnered with renowned Porsche restomod and Safari 911 specialist Tuthill for a project called ‘LFG.’ The names (involved and of the vehicle itself) alone should tell you all you need to know. It’s truly wild.

Flat-six fury

Even going beyond the LFG’s retro-futuristic looks, the dune buggy is out of this world. For starters, it boasts a cutting-edge carbon fiber body with an integrated Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS). 

Orange car door panel with black and silver letters spelling "MEI X LfG" near the window and black trim below.
With the option of a 4.0-liter flat-six that revs to 11,000 rpm, the LFG is certain to be loud, fast and gone.
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It’s a good thing, too, as drivers are liable to get sideways — the LFG comes powered by a four-valve variant of Tuthill’s 4.0-liter K engine. As the flat-six appears in the firm’s Porsche 911 restomod, it makes 350 horsepower and revs to some 11,000 rpm.

In other words, when paired to a six-speed sequential gearbox and a four-wheel-drive system with front, center and rear limited-slip differentials, the LFG is bound to, well… F’n Go. 

A compact, futuristic off-road vehicle with a bright orange and black body, large rugged tires, and distinctive rear lights, parked on a dry grassy field at sunset with trees in the background.
As a modern Meyers Manx, Tuthill wanted the LFG to be comfortable enough for longer journeys, too.
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The works

To that end, Meyers Manx and Tuthill have worked hard to make sure that the dune buggy is more than a one-trick pony. 

So, even though it comes with rugged off-road components like twin five-way adjustable dampers and some chunky BF Goodrich All-Terrain tires, it features elevated design elements as well.

Interior view of a modern car featuring a black steering wheel with silver accents and an emblem in the center. The dashboard has a wide digital display panel with orange and blue graphics, showing speed, gear, and various icons. The car has an orange exterior visible around the door frame, and the center console includes a gear lever and control buttons. The seat is partially visible with a gray fabric cover.
In keeping with its neo-retro design, the LFG comes with a digital dash and integrated GPS.
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For instance, the cabin (when enclosed) is fully climate-controlled, and it even comes with integrated GPS. 

Moreover, Meyers Manx and Tuthill fitted the LFG with an Inconel exhaust and a long-range fuel tank to allow for expeditions beyond the beaten path. 

Front view of an orange and black off-road vehicle with large tires, illuminated square headlights, and a rugged design, parked on a dry grassy field at sunset with tall trees in the background.
Ever one for travel, Tuthill has announced that the LFG will be accompanied by six years of driving adventures around the world.
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A priceless journey

Meyers Manx and Tuthill will be building just 100 examples of the LFG. At this stage, pricing has yet to be revealed, though it’s safe to assume that MSRP will be well into the six figures — even the Manx 2.0 EV will start at $74,000.

As part of the experience, owners will have access to “six years of meticulously planned driving adventures around the globe.” Slated to set off in 2027 (the 50th anniversary of Meyers Manx’s historic victory in the first Mexican 1000), it’ll begin with the inaugural LFG Baja Tour. You can learn more at Tuthill.

About the Author: Gray is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, motorcycles and anything else with wheels. When he’s not chasing the latest industry news, he’s probably wrenching on one of many projects. For better or worse, he believes classics make perfectly practical daily drivers.

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