UK based classic car specialist and design studio Fifteen Eleven Design is developing a unique Porsche 914 from the 1970s, giving it a modern makeover both in terms of styling and mechanicals.

The company, which is a division of Mellors Elliot Motorsport in the UK, has done some impressive work in the past, setting the bar for this new project. Some of their previous work includes a race-spec 1966 Jaguar E-Type, a fully restored 1962 Maserati 3500 GT, and a first-gen Ford Escort Speedster. The design of this 914 restomod seems to remain true to the original, with the only major changes being the LED lighting and widened carbon fiber body.

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Driving the car is a 3.4-liter flat-six engine found in the 987 Cayman S. As a baseline, that engine in its standard form  produces 291 hp (295 PS / 217 kW) and 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) of torque. And while it’s unclear whether Fifteen Eleven Design will boost performance further, it’s certainly a massive step up from the original 914’s engine. Power is directed to the rear wheels through a modern six-speed manual, and the car’s performance-oriented suspension and brake system also come from modern Porsches.

Going back to the exterior, the new 914 comes with sized-up vents for more cooling, and Fuchs-style 18-inch wheels.  It also has the aforementioned headlight design said to be inspired by Porsche’s famous 935 ‘Moby Dick’ race car, and an active, speed-dependent lip spoiler, as well as a see-through targa top.

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It should be worth noting that while it’s still in the developmental stages, Fifteen Eleven Design has no plans of letting the car become yet another piece of vaporware. “All too often, we hear of graphic renders being produced with no intention of being built,” managing director Chris Mellors said. “But here at Fifteen Eleven Design, all our efforts are put into making sure any concepts are carried through to completion.”

(Image Credits: Fifteen Eleven Design)