To say that Porsche enthusiasts are traditionalists is to put it mildly, so when Bobby Singh and Phil Wagenheim came together to create electromodded 911s, they came up with a name for their business that embodied their attitude towards the sanctified cars: Sacrilege Motors.
The company is now ready to give the world a foretaste of its first commission, a black on black on black, all-electric take on a 1992 Porsche 911. And the company is really living up to its name, because the first car is actually a 1-of-250 911 America Roadster model.
However, just because the company’s founders are alright with a little bit of sacrilege doesn’t mean they want to change everything. Singh and Wagenheim say they’re actually Porsche lovers, which is why, despite the powertrain swap, they have maintained the 911’s weight distribution.
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“For this commission, we set out to maintain the soul of a Porsche 911 and familiarity of its driving experience, while adding a low-maintenance, high-performance powerplant,” said Wagenheim, the company’s CEO. “I’m not telling anyone to give up internal combustion… I’m not. What we are doing at Sacrilege is we’re just adding an electric power option to your analog quiver of fun.”
Meanwhile, the electric motor (borrowed from a Tesla Model S) makes 500 hp (373 kW/507 PS) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque, which can propel the car from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in less than four seconds. And despite having 62 kWh of batteries offering 200 miles (322 km) of range, the car weighs 3,200 lbs (1,451 kg).
It also comes with a limited slip differential, Brembo performance slotted brake discs, and Penske race shocks. To ensure that it maintains the driving characteristics of the original 911, it has also been thoroughly tested at Lime Rock Park, which is near its Connecticut headquarters.
“Our passion for Porsche cars is paramount to this project,” said Signh, Sacrilege’s technical lead. “Retaining the 911’s best handling characteristics, with added performance and upgraded components, all while reducing its environmental impact, was our ultimate goal.”
Those interested in seeing Sacrilege Motors’ work can check out Blackbird at Monterey Car Week. For those interested in one of their own, the company says it will take commissions to convert and restore any 1974-1994 Porsche 911 to concours condition.
