Modern cars are undoubtedly sleek, convenient, and subtle, but restomods are extravagant. What can be better than being in a classic that is basically turned modern and does not lose its vintage essence? Well, that is precisely what a resto-modded Porsche offers. These are the gorgeous classic machines finished with modern bits, albeit expensive.
There are a lot of modification companies that offer resto-modded classic cars. However, some companies modify Porsches in particular. Porsche has genuine and loyal fans and a fair share in the retro car market. That's because of their legendary image, performance, and design language that everyone loves. And that's another reason why we have so many resto-modded Porsches.
Porsches have incredible resale value. Most of them are rare collector items meant for affluent individuals with utmost affection for Porsche classics. That said, some notable companies have made iconic Porsches that stand out from the herd. So, we have prepared a list showcasing some of the best timeless Porsche restomods.
10 Voitures Extravert Quintessenza
Ever thought about a classic converted to a modern EV? Well, if not, then the Voitures Extravert Quintessenza is going to surprise you. Voitures Extravert is a Dutch company based in the Netherlands. Formed in 2016, their forte is the modern recreation of iconic classics (i.e., the '60s or '80s 911s).
The Quintessenza features a 59 kWh battery with a 250 miles range. The battery is good enough to produce 254 horses and 516 lb-ft of torque. The Quintessenza is also equipped with modern features like heated seats, power steering, a better audio system, and much more.
9 Emory 356 RSR Outlaw
Outlaw is one of the most famous creations by Emory, but the RSR is the craziest one. The 356 RSR sits on a shortened Porsche 964 chassis; the outer shell is of a Porsche 356 B.
As you can see in the picture, the exposed twin turbo setup and extended wheel arches to fit the immense sizes of tires complement the look. The 2.4-liter twin-turbo flat-four engine can produce around 400 horsepower, which is, again, impressive.
8 Theon 911 964
Creating the ultimate air-cooled Porsche 911 is the inspiration of Theon Design. And what you see above is the reimagined Porsche 911 by Theon Design which uses the Porsche 964 series 911 as its base. They offered the 911 with three engine options: 3.6-liter, 3.8-liter, and 4.0-liter, which produce 320 horsepower, 370 horsepower, and 400 horsepower, respectively.
There is also an opportunity to turbocharge or supercharge it and make it even more intriguing. Apart from this, the car weighs only 2,425 lbs, making it one of the lightest machines on this list.
7 Straat RSR 3.8
The Straat RSR 3.8 incarnation results from a true enthusiast's imagination and love for the sporty driving experience. A clean 1973 911T served as the donor of the Straat RSR 3.8. Its motor is also upgraded to a 993 base 3.8-liter by Patrick Motorsports, which produces over 400 ponies.
Apart from this, the RSR 3.8 has a Porsche 915 re-geared transmission setup. It's also adopted KW adjustable suspensions and brakes from a 964. It features a HEIGO roll-cage, 9Eleven lights, Recaro seats, a retrofitted stereo, and much more. We all have to agree that the four-headlight setup looks perfect!
6 Gunther Werks 911
Gunther Werks is a California-based resto-mod company. They specialize in customizing 993 model of the 911s with bespoke offerings. So, the company limited this offering to only 25 cars that will be distinct from each other.
This 911 comes with a reworked chassis and body. There are carbon-fiber seats and floor panels, LED lights, carbon clutches, and a redesigned interior with the original DNA. It comes with a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six that produces 431 horsepower and 312 lb-ft of torque.
5 Porsche Classic - Project Gold 1998
Project Gold is a celebration of completing 70 years of Porsche. Finished in golden trim, the Project Gold evolves from a 993 model of the 911 and looks like the limited edition 911 Turbo-S Exclusive series. The car features a 3.6-liter flat-six twin-turbo engine rebuilt to produce 450 horsepower.
What's more interesting is that Project Gold is quite appealing for its singularity. The car's rarity makes it valuable, which is why its starting bid was $174,546. Later on, the last bid was an enormous $3.4 million!
4 RUF SCR - 2018
RUF is a German-based company known for its stunning Porsche creations. The first SCR debuted in 1978. What you see above is the re-fancied SCR that debuted in 2018 at the Geneva Motor Show. The RUF SCR underwent complete chassis, body, and engine work. The new chassis is lighter with carbon monocoque, and the wheelbase is longer.
It's got a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated engine that produces 503 horses and around 347 lb-ft of torque, mated with a six-speed transmission to get the most adrenaline rush from the engine. RUF also claims a top speed of 199 mph!
3 Paul Stephens Lightweight 911 993R
Paul Stephens Autoart has many examples of reimagined classics, but the Lightweight 911 993R, as the name suggests, made keeping the lightweight adage in mind. For example, they also deleted the soundproofing of the car.
PS Autoart shredded off close to 400 lbs from the original 993 Carrera-2's weight (i.e. 3,020 lbs). The lightweight machine gets 330 horses in the regular version, and if you want more ponies, PS Autoart offers a more robust configuration that makes 360 horsepower!
2 Singer DLS
Everybody knows Singer Porsches, and we love them! Every creation of theirs is unique in one or the other way. And so is the Singer vehicle design DLS (Dynamics and Lightweighting Study). Singer based the DLS on the chassis of a 964 and features many carbon fiber parts.
But, the craziest part is that it has Formula 1-inspired throttle bodies. The 4.0-liter six-cylinder boxer engine is responsive thanks to the throttle bodies and produces 500 horsepower, which is insane for a 2,190 lbs car!
1 Canepa Porsche 959 SC
What you see above is the Porsche 959 reimagined by Canepa, and they call it the 959 SC (Sports Canepa). The 959 was the fastest car of its time, taking the title from the 288 Ferrari GTO. So, Canepa decided to restomod this fantastic car while making sure it doesn't lose its authentic nature.
Boosting the performance of the 959 required shredding of weight, better suspensions, and engine tunings. The 2.85-liter flat-six produces a crazy 800 horsepower! Yes, 800 ponies out of a 2.85-liter engine. That makes the Canepa 959 SC the most powerful Porsche on this list.