From Singer to Kalmar, there is no scarcity of high-quality Porsche 911 restomods to select from. Lab Eleven is yet one more entry on this style, and on a current episode of “Jay Leno’s Storage,” Axel Weller, the corporate’s U.S. distributor, defined what makes these explicit Porsches particular.
The automotive 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 trendy, air-cooled 911 technology.
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 save lots of 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 a substitute of bespoke carbon-fiber items, although, Lab Eleven makes use of authentic Porsche elements wherever potential in order that homeowners can simply supply replacements from the automaker’s traditional division. Modifications are achieved with the blessing of Porsche, in keeping with Weller. Vehicles are assembled in Milan, however are despatched to Porsche for inspection and obtain a certificates of authenticity from the corporate.
Clients can select from a couple of engine choices. The automotive proven right here has a 3.8-liter flat-6 producing 350 hp, which is distributed to the rear wheels via a 6-speed guide transmission and limited-slip differential. A 3.6-liter model can be accessible, and Lab Eleven is growing a 4.0-liter engine as nicely.
The inside of this automotive options period-correct Recaro bucket seats upholstered in a mixture of cloth 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.
Clients 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 present has a couple of vehicles below building—together with a Targa mannequin.
