Theon’s Oak Green Porsche 911 Looks Like the Perfect Driver’s Car

Theon Design has established itself as one of the most recognizable names on the Porsche 911 facelift scene, and its latest creation might just be the most impressive built to date. This stunning one-off order seamlessly combines new materials, updated design, and serious powertrain and chassis setup to create what feels like the ultimate driver’s car.

Like other Theon Design projects, this one started with a 964-generation 911 that was stripped down to its bare shell, then custom carbon fiber body panels were installed. These new carbon panels remove approximately 661 lb (300 kg) from the car and have been painted in a lovely shade of Oak Green Neo Metallic, inspired by Porsche’s own shade, Oak Green Metallic. The car stands out further thanks to a champagne-colored Porsche script and matching 17-inch champagne wheels and brake calipers.

Unlike others in this field, like Gunther Werks, Theon Design didn’t chase modern supercar power figures with its reborn 911. It uses a modified, air-cooled, naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six with 419 horsepower and 322 pound-feet of torque. These are serious numbers considering the car only weighs 2,535 pounds (1,150 kg). Modern conveniences such as the drive-by-wire system and selectable engine maps have also been added. The engine works alongside a five-speed manual transmission driving the rear wheels. It also vibrates the brake discs and calipers of a 993 generation Carrera RS.

Theon Design’s improvements don’t stop at new bodywork, paint and an upgraded engine. This car, like all the others, features a revised chassis featuring semi-active TracTive dampers with custom springs designed specifically for British roads. It is also equipped with high sidewall Michelin Pilot Sport tires to improve ride quality.

The interior is also quite special. A set of Recaro CS seats are now fitted up front and covered in attractive light brown leather. This leather is found on the rear seats, door panels, transmission tunnel and the lower half of the dashboard. The other surfaces are covered in black leather with brown contrasting stitching. Theon’s attention to detail extends to milled aluminum window switches, a modern air conditioning system, and a custom wiring harness that alone saves 55 lbs (25 kg). Unlike a current 911, there are no screens in sight, as this car aims to deliver the purest driving expression possible.

The British firm will soon offer a special model based on the 911, even more exciting than this one promises. He is working on a new R-brand range where models will use a 4.0-liter flat-six developing over 500 hp. These models will also follow an even stricter diet and weigh less than 2,200 lbs (1,000 kg). Prices for a “base” model like this Oak Green Neo Metallic car start at £435,000 ($576,000).

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