The $444,000 rejuvenated Porsche classic features a carbon fiber body and Cayman S’ flat-six.
Fifteen Eleven Design has unveiled its latest creation with the 1969 Porsche 914. Although the project was introduced nearly three years ago, the final result has just arrived. And unsurprisingly, the British tuner opens its order book for the restomod with a hefty price tag of £350,000 (or $444,000 at current exchange rates).
While a Porsche restoration project usually involves reviving a classic 911, it’s truly refreshing to see another Stuttgart classic like the 914 receive such treatment. For starters, the exterior is completely revamped using carbon fiber, with the fenders being widened to fit handsome 18-inch Fuchs wheels wrapped in Michelin’s Pilot Sport 2 rubber.
Moreover, one of the most eye-catching design features is indeed the Moby Dick-inspired LED headlights replacing the old pop-up ones, creating a dense retro-futuristic vibe. The front also has a bigger air intake – presumably to provide better cooling to the new engine – and the back gets a subtle integrated ducktail spoiler behind its rear deck.
Speaking of the engine, it now uses a more modern 3.8-liter naturally-aspirated flat-six engine from a Porsche 987 Cayman S. And while in stock form, it already produces a pretty decent 316 hp, Fifteen Eleven cranked it up to eleven to produce 400 hp! All that thanks to the fitment of better internals, forged pistons, and a new Life Racing ECU.
In the handling department, the tuner hasn’t forgotten about that either. The 914’s skeleton has been stiffened thanks to an additional tubular chassis and a new suspension mounting to fit the Cayman’s suspension geometry. Not to mention, Fifteen Eleven uses WRC-derived Reiger three-way adjustable Coilover shock absorbers and four-piston Brembo calipers. Further modification includes an AP Racing pedal box, a fly-by-wire throttle, an FIA-compliant fuel cell bladder, and a custom stainless-steel exhaust.
Inside, you’ll find a leather-wrapped dashboard, steering wheel, door trims, and outer parts of the Recaro bucket seats. Fortunately, the interior layout still mirrors the original despite the new materials. And as with any restomod, customers can choose the cockpit’s color scheme and ensure it suits their taste.
Needless to say, what Fifteen Eleven Design has done to this Porsche classic is quite extraordinary. And if you’re interested, don’t sleep on it — they will definitely fly off the shelves!
Gallery: Fifteen Eleven Design Porsche 914 Restomod
