At first glance, this appears to be a classic Porsche 911, or more specifically a 964, but upon closer inspection, you’ll realize that it’s the KALMAR 7-97 E-Volt. This restomod uses a Tesla Model S powertrain making 450 hp and 486 lb-ft of torque, enabling it to hit 62 mph in less than 4.0-seconds.
Weighing 3,029 pounds, it has around a 180-mile range on a full charge and can be powered up from 0% to 80% in roughly 1-hour using an optional CCS fast charger. Other upgrades include an adaptive suspension system and steel or optional carbon-ceramic brakes. Inside the cabin, there’s plush upholstery, a 992-style gear selector, and redesigned gauges. How much does this cost? A hefty $500,000 USD.
- This LEGO set for adults features 2 buildable Porsche models designed especially for classic car fans and Porsche enthusiasts
- This car model building kit features the rear-mounted, air-cooled flat-six engine, working steering, gearstick, emergency brake and tilting seats
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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 manufacturing than carbon fiber. The donor car for our first 7-97 E-Volt build was an abandoned Porsche 964 with no engine, and now we have given it a second lease of ‘green’ life,” said Jan Kalmar, KALMAR Founder.
