Hungary-based tuning firm KAMM Manufaktur has introduced the world to a rather unconventional Porsche 912 restomod: the car from the late sixties tips the scales at 750 kg, or 1,650 pounds.
The tiny coupe came out in the distant year 1965 and shared the looks with its big brother, the 911, instantly securing popularity among Porsche fans. Unfortunately, it soon became clear that its 91-PS (90-hp / 67-kW) four-cylinder engine inherited from the older 356 model was not even adequate for its tiny size, leading to sluggish 12-second 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprints. Rewind five years, and the 912 drops out of production.
In working on the KAMM 912c, the tuner team replaced the entire bodywork with carbon-fiber panels and put a custom Swiss-made engine called JPS Aircooled into the engine bay. The lightweight new four-cylinder mill drives the rear axle through a track-friendly five-speed manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential. Its output of 170 PS (168 hp / 125 kW) is a much better fit on a vehicle weighing as little as 750 kilograms.
Other improvements mentioned include all-new suspension, revised brake mechanisms and an interior with carbon-fiber seats and trim pieces. There is even an air conditioner on board. Unfortunately, we do not have any photos or videos of the cabin yet.
The car is on sale in Hungary right now for a dizzying asking price of €325,000. You could buy a nicely restored Porsche 911 classic for that kind of money – but then again, it would probably weigh 1.5 to 2 times as much as this exotic 912 restomod, so the call is yours.