From Singer to Kalmar, there is no scarcity of high-quality Porsche 911 restomods to select from. Lab Eleven is one more entry on this style, and on a latest episode of “Jay Leno’s Storage,” Axel Weller, the corporate’s U.S. distributor, defined what makes these explicit Porsches particular.
The automobile proven on this video—the one Lab Eleven 911 within the U.S. on the time of filming—seems like one thing from the early Nineteen Seventies, however is in reality a 993-generation 911 from 1995. Weller stated Lab Eleven makes use of the 993 as a base as a result of it’s the final, and thus most fashionable, air-cooled 911 era.
Every chassis is totally stripped down and rebuilt with a mixture of parts from completely different 911 generations, together with 930-style flared fenders and moldings across the wheel openings that function a nod to the Carrera RSR. To avoid wasting weight, this R mannequin has an aluminum hood and rear deck lid, in addition to roll-up home windows. The curb weight is simply 2,640 kilos.
As an alternative of bespoke carbon-fiber items, although, Lab Eleven makes use of unique Porsche elements wherever attainable in order that house owners can simply supply replacements from the automaker’s traditional division. Modifications are finished with the blessing of Porsche, in response to Weller. Automobiles are assembled in Milan, however are despatched to Porsche for inspection and obtain a certificates of authenticity from the corporate.
Prospects can select from a number of engine choices. The automobile proven right here has a 3.8-liter flat-6 producing 350 hp, which is shipped to the rear wheels by means of a 6-speed handbook transmission and limited-slip differential. A 3.6-liter model can be out there, and Lab Eleven is growing a 4.0-liter engine as properly.
The inside of this automobile options period-correct Recaro bucket seats upholstered in a mix of material with the distinctive Porsche Pepita sample (which can be utilized to matching baggage) and Italian leather-based. Air con is included into the period-correct dashboard, together with a Porsche-sourced Bluetooth radio.
Prospects can provide their very own donor vehicles or have Lab Eleven supply one. The lead time for every construct is about six months. Lab Eleven at the moment has a number of vehicles beneath development—together with a Targa mannequin.