LoginPurists Won’t Like This Electric Porsche 911, But It’s Too Fast To Care
- This 964 ditches the flat-6, using a 62 kWh pack and an electric motor instead.
- Despite the added weight, 0-60 mph (96 km/h) comes in less than 4 seconds.
- The electric 911 claims it can travel up to 200 miles (320 km) on a single charge.
Are classic Porsche 911s best left untouched, with their original charm preserved for posterity? Some would certainly argue yes. But, for every purist clinging to that idea, there’s a growing crowd fascinated by the restomod scene, people who crave the iconic looks of these cars but want something more modern under the hood.
Enter Everrati, a company known for electrifying classic Porsches, which recently unveiled its latest project known as “The Viper Commission.”
The tuner stripped down the 911 to its core, replacing the body panels with lightweight carbon fiber, which gives the car a much wider stance. Then they gave it a striking new coat of Viper Green, paired with Fuchs-style black wheels and polished silver rims. To complete the look, they added a ducktail spoiler and updated the headlights.
From the outside, the car looks like any other well-modified 964—sharp, aggressive, and unmistakably Porsche. But things get interesting when you peer underneath the surface.
Electric Power Takes Over
Unlike your standard 964, the heart of this particular 911 has undergone a radical transformation. Gone is the iconic air-cooled engine, replaced by a 62 kWh battery pack and an electric motor. While Everrati has been tight-lipped about specific power numbers, they claim this electric 911 can accelerate to 60 mph (96 km/h) in under 4 seconds. Not too shabby for a car that once purred its way through the streets on gasoline.
According to the British company, the owner of this 911 has a “profound commitment to combating climate change,” so it makes sense why they decided to ditch the engine for an electric motor. Of course, the addition of a relatively large battery pack has inevitably added some weight to the car, and we’d be intrigued to know the effect this has on the handling dynamics.
As for the interior, Everrati didn’t skimp on the details. The cabin has been upgraded with black leather across most surfaces, complemented by grey striping and a distinctive green 12 o’clock stripe on the steering wheel.
