Lincoln Designer Melts Classic Porsche Race Cars Into Striking 907 Spyder Electric Study

Much like Ferrari, Porsche managed to become a legendary brand by winning races all around the world.

The 1960s and 1970s represent a special part of the company’s motorsport history, one that enthusiasts cherish not just because of the spectacular wins but also because of how cool Porsche race cars looked. The Porsche 917 is, without a doubt, the brand’s best known and most successful race car.

Nevertheless, there were many other machines that paved the way for its success. One was the 907 sports car prototype, introduced at the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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Designed under the leadership of Ferdinand Piëch, the 907 was one of the first Porsche race cars to feature a ‘longtail’ design. It was also the first Porsche sports car racing prototype to move the driver from the left side to the right side of the vehicle. Piëch made that decision because having the driver on the right gave advantages on clockwise race tracks, which were predominant at the time in the Worlds Sportscar Championship.

Now, if Porsche were ever to build a modern-day tribute to the 907 and other classic racers, we believe it would look a lot like this 907 Spyder concept designed by Chacko Abraham.

The U.S.-based designer describes it as a “study and homage to the beauty and purity of Porsche race cars of the 60’s and the 70’s” but admits he first started to think about the project while watching a video of the 908 works Porsche. “It inspired me to learn about the Porsche brand and why it is such a strong brand today and well positioned for a future of passionate mobility,” Chacko Abraham told CarScoops.

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The 907 Spyder digital concept he designed is therefore a mix of Porsche race cars, one that looks absolutely sensational. The rear haunches and dramatic rear end remind of the iconic 917, while the sleek front has us thinking about the 907 and 908.

The minimalistic approach to the exterior works great with the clean lines and smooth surfaces of the bodywork. The complete lack of a windshield adds drama into the equation, as does the ultra-wide rear end (compared to the front). The single-seat cockpit is reduced to the essentials too, as you would expect from a Porsche racer. As for the lack of exhaust pipes, it’s because the designer envisioned the 907 Spyder as an EV.

In the entirely likely case Porsche’s HR people would like to hire Chacko Abraham, we’ll save them the trouble and let them know he’s already taken: he currently works as an interior designer at Lincoln Motor Company.

Note: The 907 Spyder is an independently designed study that is not related to or endorsed by Porsche in any way