Apple's New CEO John Ternus Owns a Rare $1.5 Million Porsche 935 Track Car

Apple’s new chief executive John Ternus is known for his engineering background and long association with the technology giant, but away from Apple Park, he has another major passion: motorsport. The 25-year Apple veteran is a regular at California’s Laguna Seca Raceway, where he reportedly spends time pursuing faster lap times. His interest in high-performance cars has drawn attention following his appointment as Apple’s CEO.

Ternus owns a 2019 Porsche 935, an exceptionally rare track-only sports car based on the 991-generation Porsche 911 GT2 RS. Only 77 examples of the modern 935 were produced worldwide, making it a highly exclusive machine. The car is powered by a 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six engine producing around 700 PS and sends power to the rear wheels through a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission.

Unlike conventional luxury sports cars, the Porsche 935 is designed exclusively for circuit use and is not road legal. Its lightweight carbon-fibre construction and aggressive aerodynamic design were developed with motorsport in mind. The modern model pays tribute to Porsche’s famous 935 endurance racer, popularly associated with the distinctive “Moby Dick” design. The car is now estimated to be worth around $1.5 million.

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Ternus is reportedly more than a collector of performance cars and regularly drives his Porsche at Laguna Seca. The California circuit, located relatively close to Apple Park, is known for its challenging corners and the famous Corkscrew section. Reports indicate that Ternus has recorded lap times below 1 minute and 40 seconds at the track, suggesting that his interest in racing extends beyond simply owning an expensive automobile.

His engineering background also closely connects with his approach to Apple’s products. Ternus joined Apple in 2001 and has played a major role in hardware development across products including the iPad, iPhone, Mac and Apple Watch. His experience in product design and engineering helped establish him as one of the company’s most important hardware executives before he succeeded Tim Cook as CEO.

Ternus now takes charge of Apple at a time when the company faces significant challenges, including intensifying competition in artificial intelligence, expectations for continued product innovation and concerns over growth. His first major period as CEO will include a closely watched product cycle, with Apple preparing for its latest iPhone launch. For Ternus, the precision and engineering mindset associated with his racing hobby could offer an unusual glimpse into the personality of the executive now responsible for steering Apple’s next chapter.

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