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Kalmar 7-97 Classic based on the Porsche 911

Swedish company Kalmar Automotive has launched its new project for the American market, the Kalmar 7-97 Classic. It is a restomod Porsche 911 with which the company pays tribute to the WSC95 that carried number 7 to victory at the 1997 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The Kalmar 7-97 was originally based on the 964 platform, but after testing the prototype, the company decided that it did not meet the standards and switched to the 993. The car in the photos was ordered by former American driver Bruce Canepa.

This is the second 7-97 Classic delivered to the US, and it is equipped with new body panels made of carbon fiber, new headlights, a set of Fuchs-style wheels with blue trim, as well as a new black engine cover that matches the black side mirrors. The car is finished in Sunoco Blue, which gives it a retro and fresh look.

The interior is equipped with two Recaro Sportster CS seats upholstered in black leather and stitched with blue thread. Black leather and black thread cover the door panels, steering wheel and dashboard, while light blue Alcantara adorns the dashboard, pillars and ceiling.

The car is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter 6-cylinder engine with 417 hp (310 kW) and 309 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. That’s slightly less power than the new Porsche 911 GT3, but that doesn’t detract from the car’s capabilities, which weighs less than 1,200 kilograms.

Kalmar has equipped the car with specially developed carbon-ceramic brakes and an adaptive suspension with a front axle lift system. The driver can select several driving modes, a traction control system, and the car also has a “smooth” chassis that provides better aerodynamics.

Source: Kalmar Automotive

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1992 Porsche 911 Race Car Sold For $72,000

At a time when battery cars are becoming the first choice of customers, combustion engine cars are still in demand, especially when it comes to Porsche 911 models. Even the modified ones that have become racing cars fetch quite high prices. One such, a 1992 Porsche 911 Race Car, sold recently for USD $72,000.

This 911 Race Car is powered by an air-cooled 3.8-L flat-6 engine mated to a rebuilt 993 G50 six-speed manual transmission with Porsche Motorsport synchros, GT3 Cup flywheel and clutch, as well as a Guard 997 GT3 Cup limited-slip differential , which sends power to the rear axle. The car is mounted on Jongbloed 16″ alloy wheels with bronze centers wrapped in Pirelli rain tires.

The car left the factory as a 964 America Roadster, and was later modified several times. The first modification was for competition in SCCA, Porsche Motorsport North America Air-Cooled Cup, and Porsche Club of America events, while a few years later it was rebuilt for competition in the PRC Championship, NASA events, and Rennsport Reunion IV. It is equipped with a GT Racing 993 GT2 Evo fiberglass body with white vinyl and Champion GT1–inspired graphics, a Jabroc 3″ front splitter undertray, an electrical cut-off switch, dual aerodynamic side mirrors, a metal roof panel, polycarbonate windows, and a 996 Cup carbon-fiber rear wing.

The interior was stripped and a large Recaro carbon-Kevlar seat, a Schroth multi-point harness, a Fire Sense fire suppression system, a Rothsport billet short shifter, a data logger, a Motorola radio, a full roll cage, and a Tilton floor were added. – mounted pedal box with a radial master cylinder and adjustable brake bias. In front of the driver is an OMP steering wheel, MoTeC digital color display and a shift light system.

In 2020, the car was rebuilt which included the addition of an ITB fuel injection system, replacement bearings, balanced crankshaft, CP-Carillo connecting rods, Mahle 3.8 102mm RSR pistons and cylinders, ARP hardware, CNC-ported 993 cylinder heads, JWE Motorsports camshafts, refinished rockers, replacement valve springs and titanium retainers, GT3 oil pump, 964 intake plenum, headers and Quiet Power mufflers, MoTeC engine management, and WEVO engine mounts.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage. The car comes with service records and a Washington title.

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Restomod Porsche 911 (993)

The Italian company Lab Eleven, specialized in Porsche 993 models, presented another project based on this car. It’s a restomod Porsche 911 (993) that got a new life.

Each car undergoes 4,000 hours of work which includes removing the original engine, tuning the chassis, refinishing the suspension and installing new aluminum, magnesium or carbon body panels. Customers can choose from 100 body colors and more than 200 total personalization colors.

Lab Eleven equipped the car with F-model front hood, metal sheet bonnet, carbon front and rear bumpers, enlarged rear end fenders, enlarged front fender, LED front headlights, mirrors model ‘RSR’, original windshield and rear window, Fuchs patterned wheels with diamond profile, Porsche lettering and stripes on the side and stripes on the front and rear bumper.

The body has also been lowered, and new ‘Bilstein’ shock absorbers and suspension system, new original brake calipers, and a new ‘Cargraphic Performance’ exhaust system have been installed.

Inside, buyers can choose from comfortable “Recaro” or “Sport” carbon seats. Alcantara covers dashboard, roof, ‘RSR’ steering wheel which can also be covered in leather, and interior doors with electric windows which can be covered in leather or braided leather.

When it comes to the powertrain, a complete overhaul of engine and transmission was done, and a mileage counter is set on ‘Zero’ again. Buyers can choose between 3.6-L, 3.8-L and 4.0-L engines, rated at 300 to 400 hp (294 kW), mated to a Getrag 6-speed transmission.

The price of this restomod Porsche 911 (993 ) is unknown.

Source: Lab Eleven

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