This Sleek Restomod Elevates Porsche’s Once-Overlooked 911 Alternative

Kamm Manufaktur’s latest air-cooled effort combines classic style with touring-ready comfort.

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Nowadays, the Porsche 911 is virtually universal in its appeal. However, that wasn’t always the case. 

In fact, when Porsche first introduced the model as a replacement for its aging 356, it was so concerned about turning away customers because of the price tag that it cooked up a more affordable alternative powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four.

It’s called the 912, and though it went largely overlooked for many years — even among the Porsche crowd — it’s now finally getting the attention it deserves thanks to restomods like this sleek example from Kamm Manufaktur.

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Whether you want your Porsche as a Targa or as a hardtop, Kamm Manufaktur will work with you to build the perfect 912T.
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One for the road

Now, this isn’t Kamm’s first rodeo. The Hungarian outfit specializes in restomodding the 912, and it has previously transformed the classic Porsche into a modern performance car à la Singer by way of upgrades such as carbon fiber body panels and extra horsepower under the hood.

However, the latest release — the 912T — is one that prioritizes long-distance enjoyment over all-out performance. Or, as Kamm puts it, “timeless touring with spirit.”

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Thankfully, the importance of rowing your own gears isn’t lost on Porsche restomod outfits like Kamm Manufaktur.
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In practice, this means that the refreshed Porsche classic features “softened geometry” and has been “tuned for comfort” rather than response.

As such, it forgoes the roll cage, AP Racing brakes and six-point harnesses of the more hardcore 912C in favor of classic touches like Fuchs wheels, glass windows and full bumpers. Like its stablemate, though, the 912T is available in both Targa and hardtop versions.

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At less than 2,000 pounds, Kamm’s 912T doesn’t need a lot of power to bring true driving thrills.
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Power isn’t everything

In keeping with its focus on driving comfort rather than performance, Kamm’s 912T also brings a milder tune under the hood.

As such, output for the air-cooled flat-four (now enlarged to 2.0 liters) is rated at 163 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque. While this means that it’s not quite as hot as Kamm’s 182-horsepower 912C, it’s nevertheless a major upgrade over stock — from the factory, Porsche’s affordable 911 alternative made about 90 ponies from its 1.6-liter engine.

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Kamm Manufaktur has given the 912T a significant boost in power, as it makes 163 ponies compared to around 90 from the factory.
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Moreover, even though Kamm’s 912T incorporates more sheet metal than its carbon-bodied counterpart, it still tips the scales at a svelte 1,895 pounds, making it over 200 pounds lighter than stock.

Rounded out by a revised five-speed manual gearbox, Tractive coil-over suspension and modernizations like wireless charging, the result is a Porsche restomod that looks to the past while introducing tasteful improvements.

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Though it stays truer to its heritage than the 912C, the Kamm 912T nevertheless brings some impactful improvements.
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Pricing and availability

If you’re interested in getting your hands on a Porsche 912T by Kamm Manufaktur, you can reach out through the brand’s website. Pricing is set to start at €245,000 (~$285,000) — sans donor car — and restomods will be built in batches of five.

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