Tag Archives: Porsche 911

EV, News

Porsche 911 Restomod with BMW powertrain

In the world of Porsche 911 we have already seen several successful aftermarket restomod projects based on this sports car. So far, there have been examples with conventional engines, but also electrical transformations for almost all older generations of coupes. However, now the Bulgarian company Modern Classics has presented a pilot project based on the Porsche 911 from the G series.

The original design from the 70s has been retained. The car is equipped with ABS, ESP, BMW infotainment system with controls on the center console. The cluster contains analog dials in the same configuration as in the case of the original vehicle.

The Porsche 911 is powered by a BMW electric motor that develops 184 hp (135 kW). The same engine is used by the more powerful versions of the previous BMW i3. It may not sound like much, but it is still more powerful than the original Carrera from the 70’s. It reaches 62 mph in 6.8 seconds and reaches a top electronically limited speed of 160 km / h.

It is equipped with a 42 kWh battery, which is enough for a range of 250 kilometers on a single charge. Two charging options are available, slow AC charging with a maximum power of 11 kW and fast DC charging up to 50 kW. This means that the mentioned battery can be charged from 20 to 80 percent of capacity in about 30 minutes.

Source: Modern Classics

Hybrid, News

2023 Porsche 911 Hybrid at Nürburgring

A few days ago, Porsche announced its plans for the future, and one of them is the presentation of the first hybrid version of the popular 911. The Porsche 911 Hybrid is currently in the testing phase at the Nürburgring, and will hit the market in 2023.

After winter testing on the snowy roads of the north, the Porsche 911 Hybrid is currently on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Spy photos show that this prototype has the same design as the previous ones. The front end with large air intakes and vertical slats, additional lights on the sides that should not be part of the final design, narrower arches, a smaller spoiler and centrally placed exhaust pipes are just some of the features of this prototype.

The car still bears a yellow sticker indicating that it is a hybrid. A few days ago, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume said that the car will not be PHEV. This could mean that it will be equipped with a small battery, and that the owners will not have to plug in to charge the battery.

When it comes to the powertrain, there is a lot of speculation. Some say it could use a naturally aspirated 4.0L engine like the one in the Cayman GT4. Some say it could have over 650 hp (478 kW). There is a lot of information, but only one is true. Which one? Only Porsche knows that.

Source: Carscoops

Auctions, News

Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer for sale

The 1989 Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer recently hit the market at a asking price of $ 1.1 million. The price may be high, but this could be a good opportunity for fans of Singer’s work, because the company announced that future owners will have to wait several years for their cars.

Singer is known for restoring the 911 models to their original state, using the best parts in multigenerational evolution, to create the perfect car. This example is done in the well-known Singer design, and as a starting point was used 964 case, Coupe or Targa, with custom crankshaft, oil pump, pistons, cylinders, connecting rods, camshafts, cylinder heads, throttle bodies, and intake system.

The car has had two owners so far. It is painted in Geyser Gray color, and has RS + camshafts, a large Brembo brake kit, a large fuel tank cover on the hood, while on the sides there is a Bahama Yellow inscription “Porsche.” Inside, the seats are upholstered in Tobacco Olive suede with Bahamas yellow stitching.

When it comes to powertrain, the Porsche 911 Reimagined is powered by a 4.0-liter flat-six engine with 390 hp (287 kW) and 315 lb-ft (430 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission, and allows the vehicle to reach 62 mph in 3.3 seconds.

The car has only 1,118 miles (1,800 km) on the odometer.

Source: Collectors Garage