Apple executive John Ternus races an exclusive million-dollar Porsche.
Taking charge of a five-trillion-dollar technology empire requires immense focus, but newly appointed Apple CEO John Ternus finds his ultimate release on the racetrack. Since succeeding Tim Cook on September 1, Ternus spends his weekends commanding a highly exclusive 2019 Porsche 935 at California's Laguna Seca Raceway. Limited to just 77 units worldwide, this track-only machine costs roughly $1.5 million. Porsche originally introduced this modern classic at the very same Laguna Seca circuit in 2018 to honor their iconic "Moby Dick" endurance racers from the late 1970s.
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Precision Engineering Meets Speed
Underneath its lightweight carbon-fiber bodywork, this rare racer packs serious performance credentials. Built upon the foundation of the 991-generation 911 GT2 RS, it features a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine generating 700 PS. A seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission delivers all that power exclusively to the rear wheels. Unlike casual sports car collectors, this University of Pennsylvania mechanical engineering graduate pushes his vehicle to the absolute limit. Track reports indicate Ternus consistently logs lap times under 1 minute and 40 seconds at the demanding circuit, proving his genuine driving capabilities just an hour away from Apple Park.
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Fast laps and mechanical precision parallel the intense corporate race he now controls. Having shaped iconic products like the iPad, iPhone, and AirPods since 2001, his technical background guides his leadership approach. He faces mounting pressure ahead of the September 9 iPhone product event. Competitors like OpenAI are accelerating their artificial intelligence developments, while global memory chip shortages threaten hardware profit margins. Much like handling tight corners on a racing circuit, Ternus must find the perfect line to lead his company through complex technological shifts and slowing market growth.
