Vehicle Description
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle has been moved to our main showroom, 1665
BABCOCK ST COSTA MESA, CA 92627, and can be seen during regular
business hours (Monday-Friday 9AM - 5PM and Saturday 10-2). Please
feel free to call 949-548-7900 with any questions.
European Collectibles is proud to present this very capable and
unique Porsche 911. The project began when the former owner bought
a 1989 Porsche 911 (964) and delivered it to 911 Design in
Montclair, CA. The purpose of the build was to redesign this 911
for ultimate performance while still retaining creature comforts
and everyday usability. The project was cost-no-object and the
direction of the project was overseen by 911 Design's owner, Loren
Beggs and the owner of the car. The unibody is constructed of a
custom carbon Kevlar roof that adds strength and removes weight.
There are no rain gutters. The front hood and rear decklid with
ducktail are also lightweight. Further rigidity was gained from an
internal roller that is integrated into the headliner and door
posts. Lightweight windows (Lexan) were used all around except for
the windshield. New OEM headlights, taillights and rubber seals
were installed along with an ultra lightweight racing battery from
Braille. The interior keeps up the same theme with all the best
lightweight materials, including RS carpets, RS door panels,
Alcantara headliner, Recaro Pole Position Racing Seats, GT3 Cup Car
steering wheel, GT3 Cup Car seat belts from Schroth and Techart
racing pedals. The 3.8L flat six-cylinder was increased to 3.8L
with internal throttle bodies and Motec engine management.
Stainless steel race headers and GT3 RS style exhaust were fitted.
A G50 six-speed manual transmission and short shifter were mated to
a limited slip differential with GT3 spec clutch and flywheel. All
of this is connected to the road by 18" 3-piece forged aluminum
wheels (18x8.5 Front and 18x10.5 rear). Braking is provided by
Brembo via their Big Reds which are cooled by customer brake ducts.
ERP suspension engineering supplied the suspension which is
comprised of JRZ Pro Racing coil overs with external reservoirs.
The ride is stiff enough for track use, but compliant enough for
everyday comfort. It is truly amazing to drive a car with a
best-of-both-worlds suspension.