Photo: Fifteen Eleven Design
Somewhere in Derbyshire, there's a company that plans to revive the mid-engined Porsche 914 as a restomod with the 3.4-liter boxer from the Cayman S. Fifteen Eleven Design is how these plucky Brits are called, and their mid-engine sports car started out as nothing more than a rendering.
“Our vision is to re-create classic cars into modern-day restorations which anyone would be proud to drive,” said managing director Chris Mellors. “Our 914 has an impressive specification that should address the pitfalls of the original, whilst giving owners many technological advantages of today’s engineering and manufacturing processes.”
To be offered in right- and left-hand drive configurations, the German interloper with British know-how will combine the Cayman S engine with the donor vehicle’s six-speed manual transmission, suspension architecture, four-piston brake calipers with cross-drilled and vented discs, and 18-inch Fuchs wheels. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer-only performance tires, a stainless-steel exhaust system, fly-by-wire throttle, an AP pedal box, and adjustable coilovers are a few other initial specifications, along with T45 structural reinforcement for the strengthened chassis.
As the headline implies, widened carbon-fiber body panels will give the 914 a very different road presence from the bone-stock model. LED headlights, Moby Dick-style driving lights, a completely redesigned front bumper and hood, a clear targa roof, and a rear ducktail spoiler that raises or lowers based on the speed also need to be mentioned.
Moving over to the cabin, the Recaro sports bucket seats will be complemented by high-quality leather upholstery, a redesigned bulkhead, and a different fuel tank that should provide more legroom for the driver and passenger. Unfortunately for expecting customers, the pre-order books are open but pricing information hasn’t been made public.
Often described as the next big thing for Porsche collectors, although it's definitely not, the 914 was produced from 1969 to 1976. Just under 119,000 units were manufactured during this timeframe, and insurance company Hagerty suggests very different price points depending on the condition. A concours car, for example, is currently valued at $51,500, while an excellent example of the breed is worth around $26,000.
To be offered in right- and left-hand drive configurations, the German interloper with British know-how will combine the Cayman S engine with the donor vehicle’s six-speed manual transmission, suspension architecture, four-piston brake calipers with cross-drilled and vented discs, and 18-inch Fuchs wheels. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer-only performance tires, a stainless-steel exhaust system, fly-by-wire throttle, an AP pedal box, and adjustable coilovers are a few other initial specifications, along with T45 structural reinforcement for the strengthened chassis.
As the headline implies, widened carbon-fiber body panels will give the 914 a very different road presence from the bone-stock model. LED headlights, Moby Dick-style driving lights, a completely redesigned front bumper and hood, a clear targa roof, and a rear ducktail spoiler that raises or lowers based on the speed also need to be mentioned.
Moving over to the cabin, the Recaro sports bucket seats will be complemented by high-quality leather upholstery, a redesigned bulkhead, and a different fuel tank that should provide more legroom for the driver and passenger. Unfortunately for expecting customers, the pre-order books are open but pricing information hasn’t been made public.
Often described as the next big thing for Porsche collectors, although it's definitely not, the 914 was produced from 1969 to 1976. Just under 119,000 units were manufactured during this timeframe, and insurance company Hagerty suggests very different price points depending on the condition. A concours car, for example, is currently valued at $51,500, while an excellent example of the breed is worth around $26,000.
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