REZVANI RETRO RR1 IS A PORSCHE 935-INSPIRED RETROMOD WITH UP TO 750 HP

Rezvani Motors has revealed the RR1, its first creation under the new Rezvani Retro sub-brand, which exists to bring the classic styling of vintage cars to modified modern vehicles. It's being touted as a restomod, but we take issue with that because Rezvani Retro's first creation is based on the 992-generation Porsche 911, which means there's nothing to restore. It's more like a retromod, so to speak, and now that my OCD has been satisfied, let's talk about what's on offer.

Rezvani is launching the RR1 as a single vehicle with three engine and transmission offerings from across the Porsche range: Carrera S, GT3, and Turbo.

• 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera

  Base MSRP$114,400

  Engine3.0L Twin-Turbo Flat 6 Gas

  Horsepower379 hp
• 2024 Porsche 911 Turbo

  Base MSRP$197,200

  Engine3.8L Twin-Turbo Flat 6 Gas

  Horsepower572 hp
• 2024 Porsche 911 GT3

  Base MSRP$182,900

  Engine4.0L Flat 6 Gas

  Horsepower502 hp

Three Performance Levels

The entry-level engine option is the RR1 550, which means a 3.0-liter flat-six turbocharged engine from a 2020 Carrera S and your choice of either a seven-speed manual or eight-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission, either of which routes power to the rear wheels. Rezvani doesn't go into detail on the engines but says that, in combination with enhanced throttle response, the engine now offers 520 hp in street settings and 550 in track mode. With this, 0-60 mph is possible in as little as 3.1 seconds.

Next up is the RR1 565 package, based on the 4.0-liter flat-six naturally aspirated engine from the 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS, here pushed to 535 hp in street trim and 565 hp in track form. More importantly, the redline has moved 200 rpm higher to 9,200 revolutions. Here, a six-speed is your manual option, while a PDK remains available. 0-60 mph is a tenth quicker here, done and dusted in three seconds flat.

But if you want the biggest, baddest powertrain package of them all, the RR750, predictably, produces up to 750 ponies. Again, an exhaust and some tuning have been applied, this time to the 911 Turbo S and its 3.8-liter twin-turbo AWD setup. 0-60 mph takes 2.0 seconds, and you can turn the engine down to 715 hp for the street.

Carbon Fiber Body And Plenty Of Options

With the exception of the driver's door and passenger door, the entire RR1 body - "with design inspiration from the legendary Kramer race cars of the 1970s" - is made of carbon fiber, but Rezvani has not revealed weight figures. 20-inch wheels in front measure 10 inches across, while the 21s in the rear are 13 inches wide, with 275/35 and 335/30 profile rubber, respectively. Various suspension packages are available, with Ohlins Motorsport TTX-Pro Coilovers at the top of the range. These add $6,500 to the base price, while a steel roll cage is available for $5,500, upgraded Brembo brakes for $7,500, polycarbonate windows for $2,700, and racing harnesses for 750 bucks. A graphics package is also available for $2,500.

Limited Numbers, Massive Price

Rezvani plans for 50 examples of the RR1 to be made, with the first five to be produced in California with a base price of $149,000 before options. All subsequent examples will cost more. That doesn't sound bad at all until you realize that you have to provide the base car - Carrera S, GT3/GT3RS, or Turbo S. There's also no mention of cosmetic and luxury-focused interior upgrades, but that's probably because Rezvani doesn't want to stand on Porsche's toes, and Singer and other restomod companies have. The American automaker is making it clear that the Retro division is something separate, offering only customization services at the request of its clients. Still, with all the options available from Porsche, you can spec a stunning cabin before sending the car to Cali for a 935-inspired makeover.

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