The focus is simple: sharper chassis, stronger feel, shorter gearing, and meaningful weight savings. Built for alpine pass hunting and sporty B-road blasts, while still being a proper classic you can live with.
Highlights
A 964 R+ build is our answer to one question: how do you build a classic that with the right driver can embarrass modern GT machinery on real (alpine) roads, without turning it into a temperamental race car or a tech-heavy one-off?
We start with a 964 donor platform and build around a clear philosophy:
Engine and reliability
This build uses a 3.8l naturally aspirated engine producing around 315 HP. The key decision is to retain stock Motronic engine management. That means familiar diagnostics, predictable maintenance, and worldwide serviceability. Just a strong, responsive engine that any competent specialist for this platform can understand and support long-term.
Chassis and handlingThe biggest transformation happens underneath and largely unseen. We replace the vague and tired feeling many classics develop with a composed, modern, confidence-inspiring setup:
- RS-style bushing philosophy for clarity and precision
- KW V3 dampers with our custom spring and damping setup
- Additional suspension and chassis components selected to match the intended use
The result is a car that turns in with intent, stays settled over imperfect surfaces, and builds trust at speed. Steering feel is also improved through an upgraded steering rack.
Gearbox, shifting feel, and gearing
We revise the gearbox and shorten the gearing so the car feels awake and urgent where it counts: second, third and fourth gear on fast B-roads and alpine passes. Shifting is set up for a crisp, mechanical, bolt-action feel, so every upshift becomes part of the experience.
Weight savings and response
We remove weight where it makes sense without compromising usability:
- LiFePO4 lightweight battery (e.g. LiteBlox)
- Lightweight wheels depending on your style goal: Cargraphic 18″ for a more modern look, or Fuchs 17″ for a more classic direction, Original 17” Cup for originality
Less mass improves everything: response, braking, steering clarity, and the way the car changes direction.
Exterior and interior – custom, but coherent
You choose the exterior color direction and the interior leather tone. The goal is not “loud”. The goal is coherence. We refresh and refine the cabin so it feels tight, clean and high-quality again, while preserving the classic atmosphere. This is a driver’s car, finished like a tailored object.
If you want a classic that drives like a modern weapon on real roads, but stays serviceable, usable, and timeless, a 964 R+ build is exactly that.
The mentioned price inkl. German VAT is a well put together package and is indicative of a total investment incl. a donor car which you need to legally own and bring to us for modification.
Build scope, timeline, and final specification are defined after a short consultation based on your donor, your style direction, and your intended use.
Possibilities to increase power, go crazy with even more leather in the interior or even to turbocharge this car are all an option – of course as extras.
If the R+ build package resonatest – feel free to contact us for your consultation.
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