The world just can’t get enough of Porsche 911 restomods, with several companies offering their take on the iconic sportscar. Budapest-based KAMManufaktur revisited the Porsche 912, adding a full carbon body alongside optional carbon wheels, enhanced aero, and modern interior amenities while promising an even more powerful version of the air-cooled four-cylinder engine. The KAMM 912c was originally introduced in 2022, based on the entry-level version of the original Porsche 911 from the ’60s. For 2024, the Hungarian company offers the option of a full carbon body for those who want the maximum use of the weight-saving material, while introducing a “full bespoke design service”.
The resulting model tips the scales at 699
kg, representing savings of over 300 kg compared to the
donor vehicle. As a refresher, the existing semi-carbon version which retains
the original steel roof and rear quarter panels weighs 750 kg.
According to KAMManufaktur Founder Miklós Kázmér, the 912c is as close to a
50-50 weight distribution as possible thanks to the lighter panels on the rear.
The full carbon option is not the only new
feature in the 2024 KAMM 912c which benefits from “a range of enhancements”
focused on improving the driving pleasure and the overall ownership experience.
KAMManufaktur confirmed it is working on a more powerful version of the
air-cooled four-cylinder engine, with detailed specifications set to follow
shortly. Note that the existing version of the modified 2.0-liter engine
already makes 168 hp, representing a hefty increase over the
standard model’s 90 hp. KAMManufaktur didn’t neglect the
interior, offering new options for the seats, an upgraded A/C, and a new audio
system that is compatible with modern connectivity features. Finally, the
restomod will feature improved aerodynamics for better stability and reduced
noise.
Prospective buyers have various options
regarding the finish of the carbon body, including the pictured fully exposed
weave or a more humble fully painted look if you prefer to fly under the radar.
If personalization is your cup of tea, there is an “unlimited range” of bespoke
options including seats, wheels, exterior and interior trim finishes, plus
custom liveries. As you might expect, projects like this don’t come cheap. A
full-carbon KAMM 912c starts from € 400,000 (US$ 436,766) including the cost of the
donor Porsche. If you already have one, then the price for the conversion drops
to € 360,000 (US$ 393,107). The semi-carbon KAMM 912c is slightly cheaper, starting
from € 320,000 (US$ 349,418) for the conversion alone, or from € 360,000 (US$ 393,107)
as a complete build.
The company is accepting orders for “the
last remaining 2024 build slots”. The first customer deliveries of the
full-carbon-bodied KAMM 912c are expected early next year, while the
development prototype will be presented later in 2024.
