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The Theon R is a Porsche 964 with 500 HP

British company Theon Design dedicated to creating the ultimate air-cooled Porsche 911 has presented its latest project, Theon R. It is a lightweight car based on the Porsche 964.

The Theon R weighs less than 1,000 kilograms thanks to the use of carbon fiber used in Formula 1, which means it is lighter than the newer model GT3 RS (1,482 kg) and the original Miata (1,002 kg). This material was used in the body and interior panels. It is equipped with a large rear wing reminiscent of the 1974 Carrera RSR, carbon ceramic brakes, a Wavetrac limited-slip differential, independently adjustable MCS shock absorbers, and Minilite-style rims.

It is powered by an air-cooled 4.0-L flat-six engine with 500 hp (368 kW). That’s less than the 525 hp (386 kW) of the modern GT3 RS, but the Theon R’s advantage is a better power-to-weight ratio. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.2 seconds, while it takes 6.5 seconds to reach 160 km/h (99 mph). That’s remarkable considering the GT3 RS (2025) achieves an almost identical time.

Theon Design will produce only 24 units of this car and it will take around 18 months for the builds to be completed. When it comes to price, the Theon R costs just over $850,000 and that doesn’t include the donor 964, any shipping costs, or taxes.

Source: Theon Design

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The Theon R is a Porsche 964 with 500 HP
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Kalmar 7-97 E-Volt based on the Porsche 964

Thanks to many companies such as Singer, Gunther Werks, Tuthill, etc., the number of restomod cars has been increasing for several years and the Swedish company Kalmar Automotive has revealed its project, the Kalmar 7-97 E-Volt. It is a fully electric car based on the Porsche 964.

The Swedish company’s engineers used the 964 model for this project, which they equipped with new body panels made of light linen fibers, adjustable suspension, improved aerodynamics that lower drag and increase downforce, and customers can choose improved steel and carbon-ceramic brakes. The weight of the car is 1,374 kilograms, which is close to the original 964 Turbo.

“The idea of ​​creating an EV version came from our customers, but for us, it had to be more than just dropping an EV motor in a 911. So we looked to see how far we could take its green credentials. Using an existing car as a base is a good start but it had to go further, hence recasting parts, reforming the glass and using technologies such as flax fibers that produce lower CO2 in their manufacture than carbon fiber. The donor car for our first 7-97 E-Volt build was an abandoned Porsche 964 with no engine, we have given it a second lease of ‘green’ life,” said Jan Kalmar, founder at KALMAR Automotive.

The interior is covered with soft leather and semi-aniline materials, and Kalmar offers a wide range of colors. Wipers with rain sensors are also installed, and passengers can enjoy a Bluetooth sound system supported by the Apple CarPlay system.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Kalmar 7-97 E-Volt is powered by electric motors from the Tesla Model S with 456 hp (335 kW) and 487 lb-ft (660 Nm) of torque, enough to reach 100 km/h in four seconds. It is also equipped with a 63 kWh battery that provides a range of up to 290 kilometers with a single charge. By using the CCS fast charging function, the battery can be charged to 80 percent capacity in less than an hour.

Probably, many Porsche fans will not like this creation, but there are certainly those who will want to own such a restomod car. For them, it should be noted that the conversion costs about 450,000 dollars, and all changes are reversible.

Source: Kalmar Automotive

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Kalmar 7-97 E-Volt based on the Porsche 964
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European RS based on the Porsche 911 (964)

The British company for restoration, preparation, engineering and servicing, Thornley Kelham, presented its project based on the Porsche 911 (964), European RS. It is a restomod car from the European collection that will be produced in only 25 copies.

Since it appeared on the market six decades ago, the Porsche 911 has been considered one of the most popular sports cars ever. So Thornley Kelham engineers decided to use carbon fiber components, such as the rear spoiler, bumper, doors and hood, to keep the car as light as possible. It is equipped with JRZ Motorsport four-way adjustable coilovers with Eibach springs, bespoke front wishbones based on the modern GT3, and an adjustable anti-roll bar.

In the cabin, the finest materials were used, such as Connolly leather and Alcantara. One-piece carbon fiber Recaro seats, Momo Prototipo Black Edition steering wheel, and redesigned gauges re-engineered to suit the all-new electrical system, are just some of the updates that adorn the interior of the car.

When it comes to the powertrain, this car is powered by a 3.8-L 6-cylinder engine (from the 993 model) with 390 hp (291 kW) and 290 lb-ft (393 Nm) of torque, mated to a G50 6-speed manual transmission. The engine received new cylinder heads, forged Mahle pistons that provide 11.8:1 thrust, special camshafts and individual throttle bodies. For those who want more power, Thornley Kelham has prepared two options: a 4.0-liter engine with 406 hp, and a 3.8-L engine with 10,000 rpm.

The price of the car is 750,000 dollars.

Source: Thornley Kelham

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European RS based on the Porsche 911 (964)