Building on decades of experience, our partner dp motorsport has become a specialist in the production of unique Porsche backdating cars.
The latest project vehicle presented this week is a Porsche 964 Carrera 2 widebody restomod with an optimized 320 hp 3.8-litre boxer engine.
One of our LB28XX (2.8kg) with integrated vehicle anti-theft device via smartphone reduces the total weight to just 1250kg and we are proud to be on board.
The elaborate conversion took 12 months with a budget of 150,000 without the donor car – here is some further information:
dp motorsport’s “Ruby” – based on a Porsche 964 Carrera 2
“…The on-board electronics are powered by an ultra-light Liteblox LB28XX lithium-ion battery.
The standard 3.6-litre boxer engine with 250 hp was completely overhauled with the help of new and improved components, increased to 3.8 liters of displacement with different pistons and cylinders and brought to an output of 320 hp and 370 Nm thanks to sports camshafts and various detail optimizations.
The engine conversion was tuned on a dynamometer and the specially developed 964 Classic exhaust system with GT3-look tailpipes provides the right sound.
The suspension components were renewed and partially replaced with firmer polyurethane bushes so that the power can be transferred to the asphalt in line with the revised G50 5-speed gearbox with 964 RS differential lock.
In combination with a KW Clubsport suspension and Michelin Pilot Sport tires in the sizes 225/45 R17 at the front and 255/40 R17 at the rear, this results in driving values that are in no way inferior to today’s sports cars.
The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h takes 5 seconds and only comes to an end at 280 km/h.
But, as we all know, the journey is the reward and, thanks to the smooth torque curve, it is a lot of fun to drive from as low as 2750 rpm.
In order to slow down the sports car in its classic guise, a completely new 964 RS brake system with larger brake callipers, perforated discs, steel flex lines and high-performance brake fluid was installed behind the forged Fuchs rims.
This ensures that safety is the top priority not only for daily use, but also for the odd visit to the racetrack.
And, of course, the braking point can also be moved closer to the steering point.
With the focus on a daily driver, the well-preserved base vehicle delivered by the customer was additionally prepared for its future use with cavity sealing, rust protection, underbody protection and stone chip protection film.
The conversion took 12 months and cost around €155,000, not including the value of the base vehicle.”
