Take a narrow-bodied 993-series 911, throw some contemporary motorsport components onto it, finish the details tastefully – these are steps on how to make a Porsche masterpiece as Paul Stephens has done with the 911 993R.
Anything is possible with a budget big enough and a latest commission for Paul Stephens Autoart has set out to take the beautifully minimal 993-series Porsche 911 and improve it by 25% in all aspects. The clean lines of the 993 were an ideal canvas for the British based restorer to express their “less is more” mantra.
While some telltale signs of an improved model exist on the outside, the devil is really in the details for the 911 993R. Taking five years to complete, compliments of Covid-19 related developments and delays, this creation ups the ante on what a restomod should be with genuine Porsche motorsport components installed.
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First thing is first… the motor. The original 3,6-litre flat six is no longer there, well not in original form anyways. Paul Stephens has stroked the motor to a displacement of 3,8-litres now which pushes power from a stock 202 kW all the way to 246 kW. If this isn’t enough, a more potent option awaits that takes ratings all the way up to 268 kW with an 8 500 rpm redline to match – as opposed to the standard, pedestrian 7 400 rpm.
This is courtesy of a 997 GT3 crankshaft, bearings and oil pump while 993 RSR pistons and barrel are the off-the-shelf components. Aggressive cams from Paul Stephens replace the standard ones, implementing solid lifters and adjustable rockers from Porsche Motorsport. To better cope with all of the changes, the throttle body has been adapted too.
All of this channels the power to the rear wheels via a six-speed gearbox which has not evaded some tasteful modification either. The 911 993R boasts a lightweight clutch and flywheel which help reduce overall wet weight to 1 200 kg.
Finishing off with the interior, an integrated roll cage with bespoke branding, carbon-fibre Recaro’s and removal of all non-essential electronics like electric windows, air conditioning and a radio are done to “reduce weight and improve engagement.” With a free revving flat six perched behind, who needs music anyways?
