Following the success story of Singer, older 911 generations served as the base for multiple restomod projects but until today, no one had come past the air-cooled 993. This changes today as Edit Automotive offers a limited number of 99 bespoke sportscars based on the Porsche 997 with a series of exterior, interior, and mechanical upgrades.
As a reminder, the 997 generation debuted in 2004, got facelifted in 2008, and remained in production until 2013. While this sounds like a very recent model to work on, Edit Automotive reportedly chose it because it was the last 911 generation before the electrically-assisted power steering. The bespoke sportscar goes under the name Edit G11 and can be based on any 997 variant with a widebody (Carrera 4, 4S, GTS, 4 GTS). The donor Porsche is completely disassembled – including the engine – and all worn-out components are replaced.
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The exterior gets new parts from carbon fiber, designed by Petr Novague who is known for the Audi R8-based Skoda HN R200 one-off. At the front, the new bumper has simpler intakes and is combined with darkened LED headlights giving the sportscar a modernized look. The profile remains unchanged, with the exception of the new forged wheels which can be painted by request. Moving over at the back, the stock taillights are replaced by slimmer and lower-mounted LED units with a shape that is reminiscent of the classic 911. Finally, there is a diffuser with quad tailpipes for the custom exhaust system.
The interior is also overhauled, with premium upholstery and small but notable changes on the steering wheel and dashboard helping it stand the test of time. Despite the retro looks and the lack of an infotainment display, the sportscar comes equipped with all of the modern amenities, plus a numbered plaque. As with most limited-production builds, the company offers plenty of personalization options based on each owner’s preferences so every Edit G11 will be unique.
The powertrain is freshened-up with new IMS bearings and cylinder liners made of stainless steel. Depending on the trim of the donor car, the engine is a 3.6-liter or 3.8-liter flat-six, producing between 321 hp (229 kW / 325 PS) and 402 hp (300 kW / 408 PS). It can be mated with either a manual gearbox or a PDK automatic. Other mechanical upgrades include a set of Ohlins adjustable dampers, optional carbon-ceramic discs with Brembo brake calipers, and a limited-slip differential.
Edit Automotive only showed renderings of the G11, but judging from the photos taken inside their workshop, the first real-life example is already underway. The company hopes to build 99 units of the bespoke sportscar. As reported by Motor1, the Edit G11 starts from €170k ($187k), which is about the same price as a brand-new Porsche 992 Carrera 4 GTS.
