But will it drive like a 911? The Porsche’s engine and its position in the car define so much about the 911 after all, not just its performance but its noise, response and handling. According to Everrati founder and chief executive Justin Lunny, the conversion retains the 911’s soul.
“Using modern engineering techniques and integrating advanced EV powertrains, we enhance each car’s performance, yet ensure they have a similar driving ‘feel’ with weight distribution – and overall weight – mirroring that of the original,” he told us. The car has been signed off by renowned Porsche 911 racer Tim Harvey, Everrati’s test driver.
With a motor boasting 493PS (373kW) – twice the power of a 964 original – performance is up. Everrati claims 0-62mph in under 4.0 seconds which makes it a tad quicker than even a modern-day 911, although presumably top speed (not quoted) is well down. 500Nm (370lb ft) of torque from zero revs should guarantee instant overtaking punch.
The 911’s characterful noise will be absent of course, but with the motor in the car’s tail driving only the rear wheels the car’s handling is said to be “in keeping with the true spirit of the original car”. The motor is coupled to a 53kWh battery with the entire electric propulsion system designed to optimise weight distribution, chassis response and safety, according to Everrati’s ex-Lotus and McLaren engineering boss Mike Kerr. Range? They say 150 miles, with a fast DC charger able to take the batteries from 10 to 100 per cent in less than an hour.