Even before stamping his mark on Cupertino’s strategy, Apple’s new chief is making waves. It isn’t for a new iPhone, but for a rare, track-ready supercar that he’s driving with blistering enthusiasm. John Ternus owns a Porsche 935 from the 2019 lineup, one of only 77 ever built. This derivative of the 911 GT2 RS carried a sticker of around $800,000 at launch, a sum that translates to a bit over €700,000. That price tag hasn’t stopped its owner from pushing it to the edge of the track’s rumble strips.
For this business leader, he’s not merely a collector; he’s a frequent participant in track days. Several outlets report that he has already clocked a lap at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in under 1 minute 40 seconds. The California circuit spans 2.237 miles, about 3.6 km, with 11 turns, and it admits no room for error. That kind of lap time is incredibly fast for an amateur driver. It competes with the times set by the best test drivers behind the wheels of a BMW M4 or a Nissan GT-R on the same course. With this pairing—John Ternus and Porsche 935—the Apple chief piques interest well beyond Silicon Valley.
John Ternus, an Apple executive who actually puts his Porsche 935 to work
Having taken the helm of Apple on September 1, 2026, John Ternus is pictured as a lifelong automobile enthusiast. Numerous profiles portray him as a discerning hobbyist, far from the stereotype of a CEO indifferent to cars. The Porsche 935 of Apple’s new boss isn’t a relic gathering dust in a private showroom. It’s his weapon of choice for track days. And he doesn’t simply cruise — he pushes hard, as much as the car permits.
This stance sets him apart from many owners of modern 935s who would rather keep their car dry and tucked away. The car itself was produced in just 77 examples, marking it as a clear collector’s item. Its new-car price hovered around $800,000. Today, market value approaches the million-dollar mark, near $930,000. Some auction results have even surpassed $1.5 million, or roughly €1.4 million. For many, such sums justify keeping the car as a long-term investment. For John Ternus, it’s primarily a passport to full days of track time.
A 700-horsepower Porsche 935 and a time that counts at Laguna Seca
The Porsche 935 chosen by Apple’s boss is far from a simple tuned 911. Debuting in 2019, the model borrows the aesthetics of the 1970s race car that defined the 935 lineage. Fans nicknamed it “Moby Dick” for the extended tail and the enormous rear wing. Underneath the carbon fiber skin sits the mechanical core of a 911 GT2 RS. The 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six delivers 700 hp to the rear wheels. It’s a track-only machine, without road homologation, and a stripped interior that resembles a dedicated racing car. Porsche presents it not merely as a performance homage but as a tribute to the 935 lineage, recalling the famed 935 K3 that Apple Computer raced in endurance events during the 1980s.
On a demanding course like WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, which runs 2.237 miles (about 3.6 km) with 11 turns, the Corkscrew — a blind left-right sweep down a steep descent — is the moment that separates the brave from the cautious. With a professional driver and hot, slick tires, the modern 935 can lap in roughly 1:27 to 1:30. John Ternus’s lap in under 1:40 sits about ten seconds off that pace, a gap that nonetheless places him well inside the range of many amateur enthusiasts who dream of such performance. To put that gap in perspective, the current production-car lap record is held by the Czinger 21C at 1:22.3. The Apple boss therefore sits in a highly competitive amateur bracket. With his Porsche 935 delivering 700 hp, his Laguna Seca sessions are enough to explain the buzz surrounding his track outings.
