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This Porsche 911 Concept Is Equal Parts Insane and Intriguing

The Kyza has whipped up a striking 964-based render that will polarize purists and casual car fans alike.

Close-up of the rear section of a sleek black sports car, highlighting the aerodynamic rear wing, part of the rear wheel with a silver rim, and a carbon fiber diffuser. The car's surface is glossy, reflecting light smoothly.the_kyza via Instagram
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By Gray Van Dyke

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From the most primitive 901s of the 1960s to the most modern 992s of today, the 911 is a model that’s easily (and typically immediately) recognizable whether you’re a Porsche purist or a casual car fan. 

And it’s not without good reason — Porsche tends to stay pretty conservative in its engineering and aesthetic updates, lest it incur the ire of its most passionate followers. As such, there’s a gradual evolution in the 911’s design language that preserves it in the public eye.

A sleek, low-profile sports car with a wide body kit, featuring a two-tone paint job in metallic gold and orange. The car has large, deep-dish wheels with gold rims, a prominent front splitter, and aerodynamic side skirts. The headlights are integrated into the fenders, and the rear has a large wing spoiler. The design is modern with a retro racing aesthetic.
The Kyza isn’t afraid to push the envelope when it comes to penning concept car renderings.
the_kyza via Instagram

Thankfully, we have digital designers like Khyzl Saleem. Unfettered by brand expectations, they’re free to run wild and push the envelope. Just take the latest concept he’s dubbed the ‘911-X.’

Rethinking an icon

When you first set eyes on The Kyza’s rendering, it’s difficult to discern that it’s a Porsche, let alone a 911 or a 964 produced from 1989 to 1994. 

Close-up of a Porsche wheel featuring a carbon fiber cover with the word "PORSCHE" in orange letters, bronze-colored spokes, a black and orange center cap, and a Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tire. The brake disc behind the wheel is visible with drilled holes. The car's body is orange with a carbon fiber texture.
The striking wheel covers keep with the 911’s radical aerodynamic reimagining.
the_kyza via Instagram

His reimagining of the iconic German sports car is dramatic and total, and there’s little that would clue you into its origins apart from the side profile and the subtle ‘Carrera’ text adorning the rear.

Around the front, Saleem has ditched the distinctive round lamps of older Porsches in favor of a set of elongated LED buckets that are almost Datsun-like in design. In conjunction with a sweeping widebody kit and a Koenig-style rear spoiler, it’s a fresh look for a car that’s typically so staid and conservative.

A sleek, modern Porsche Carrera with a wide body kit and a large rear wing. The car features a metallic gold and orange color scheme, with black accents on the rear bumper and side skirts. It has large, gold-colored wheels with low-profile tires and distinctive aerodynamic elements around the fenders and rear diffuser. The taillights are slim and horizontal, adding to the sporty and aggressive design.
The sharp tail and aggressively angular body kit give off a bit of the Koenig Specials 911 Turbo.
the_kyza via Instagram

As if that wasn’t enough, The Kyza has seemingly gone over the 964 with a fine-tooth comb, shaving and sculpting the Porsche to create a look that’s sleek yet complex. Thanks to elements like aerodynamic wheel covers, a set of roof fins and some intakes in the rear glass, the concept isn’t just modern — it’s maximalist.

And yet it doesn’t seem busy. Even with the abundance of carbon fiber and the two-tone paint scheme, the car is surprisingly organic in its shape. Sure, it’s far from minimalist, but it flows in a way that’s complete and cohesive.

A return to form

Take a look Khyzl Saleem’s portfolio, and you can see that the 911-X concept is a clear return to form. The pixel artist first made a name for himself a few years ago with his far-out and futuristic Cyberpunk-esque renderings, and this Porsche 911 obviously echoes that style.

Rear view of a gold-colored Porsche Carrera, showcasing its sleek tail light design, wide rear tire, carbon fiber accents, and a prominent rear spoiler.
Little remains of the 964’s trademark taillight design; in its place, you’ll find extensive swaths of carbon fiber.
the_kyza via Instagram

However, as insane as this concept is because of some, perhaps, less practical design choices, it does show maturity. It’s also (generally) far more grounded in reality.

As it should. Since those first abstract renderings, Saleem has gone on to realize several of his works as running and driving, road-going creations.

Along with penning the design for the striking TWR Supercat, he’s also turned body kits, spoilers and louvers (among various other automotive components) into physical product offerings through his Live To Offend brand. And those are but a few of the many projects on his lengthy and growing resume.

Front view of a Porsche 911-X with a wide body kit, featuring an orange and beige color scheme, carbon fiber accents on the fenders and front splitter, and a sleek aerodynamic design. The car is displayed in a clean, minimalistic indoor setting.
Remove the Porsche badge sitting center stage, and most car fans wouldn’t be able to tell you what this rendering started as.
the_kyza via Instagram

In any case, should this Porsche 911-X design prove to be popular enough to be deemed production-worthy, The Kyza does have the resources to bring at least some of these components to life.

So… does anyone have a spare 964 in need of an eye-catching makeover?

About the Author: Gray is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, motorcycles and anything else with wheels. When he’s not chasing the latest industry news, he’s probably wrenching on one of many projects. For better or worse, he believes classics make perfectly practical daily drivers.

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