One of the leading companies in the air-cooled Porsche 911 restomod scene is Theon Design, and today it celebrates a decade of commissions with the reveal of a new 964-based creation. But that’s not all; the British company has launched an online configurator where you can spec a Theon R, a Coupe, or a Targa, and in North America, a new concierge service has been launched through Humble House. Theon Design also mentions that the first example of the Theon R is being built. While we wait, let’s see what its latest restomod looks like.
Theon Design Blends New and Old Qualities
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Theon Design took 18 months to complete the new build, which is no mean feat considering that the bodywork is made of F1-grade carbon fiber, helping the finished product weigh just 2,535 pounds. Of course, a wholly engaging experience requires a charismatic engine, and this features a 4.0-liter six-cylinder, air-cooled, horizontally-opposed engine producing 419 horsepower and 322 lb-ft of torque. As we’ve explored before, this gives the air-cooled coupe a better power-to-weight ratio than a contemporary 911 GT3 RS. Drive-by-wire throttle enables a snappy 4.0-second 0-60-mph sprint, and since a rear-engine Porsche is not always easy to control, Theon provides selectable maps so that even low-grip conditions can be enjoyed without unnecessary fear.
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This build features a five-speed G50 manual transmission instead of the sportier, short-ratio 993 RS-spec six-speed gearbox normally used, adding a sense of nostalgia, while the braking system from a 993 RS provides security. TracTive semi-active dampers control the chassis through custom spring rates, and Theon has specially tuned the steering for the kind of razor-sharp reactions required in the build’s home nation of Britain, where the owner intends to exploit the 17-inch Michelin Pilot Sport rubber along narrow back roads. On the body, Oak Green Neo Metallic paint, an updated version of Porsche’s own Oak Green Metallic, was selected, while the wheels and exterior detailing are in a classy champagne hue.
Theon’s New Restomod is Stunning(ly Expensive)
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The cabin of the new Theon Design restomod exudes a strong sense of luxury with Beechwood semi-aniline and nubuck leather and more champagne detailing, while Recaro CS seats again walk the line between old and new. Other, subtler upgrades include new milled aluminum window switches, a new, fully electric heating and air conditioning system that saves around 6 lbs, and a lightweight wiring loom that sheds an even more significant 55 lbs. It’s all quite magical, but if the appearance hasn’t made you swoon yet, perhaps the price will: £435,000. That’sover $577,000, and it’s just the leaping-off point. Customize the build just a little, and you’ll easily exceed $600k. Yes, that’s a lot of money, but this is far more special than a similarly priced Lamborghini, and that’s gotta count for something.
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