Kalmar Automotive - Storyboards

After its European debut, founder Jan Kalmar, of Kalmar Automotive, drove his most powerful creation the 9x9 for 3 days, in over 3 countries

Dring from Italy, through France, and onto the U.K., the 3,000km (approx, 1,860-mile) road trip is a small part of the real-life testing that goes into the 9x9 development

During the trip, the 9x9 inspired by the Porsche 959 saw everything from highways to mountain passes, to the Nurburgring where it set a lap time

An excruciating amount of attention to detail has gone into making the 9x9 usable in all conditions

Like the 959, the Kalmar 9x9 interior is similar to the 993, but in this case, we have a few 992 touches

Despite being a hypercar "resto-mod", Kalmar 9x9 has cruise control, bright LED lights, and adaptive suspension, among other sophisticated tech

What is essentially a retro hypercar, the Kalmar 9x9 is meant for long-distance cruising

The engine is a 3.7-liter, twin-turbo, flat-6. Here, it's mated to an 8-speed PDK automaic

With 930 horsepower and 767 pound-feet, the 9x9 is able to cross several countries at tremendous pace

At around 3,080 pounds, Kalmar 9x9 is almost as light as the lightest Porsche 992, the 911 S/T

The 9x9 will be available in 3 different variants, Standard, Sport, and Lichtbau, with each model prioritizing different aspects and application

Real-life testing of the 9x9 continues, in order to make sure everything works properly

Next stop - Ales, France, where the 9x9 will receive high-performance testing and lay down some numbers

Prices will start at $2.15 million

Deliveries of the Kalmar 9x9 will commence in July 2025

Swipe up to learn more about the Kalmar 9x9 and what goes behind Kalmar's "We test in public" approach.

With a 911 Dakar costing a pretty penny in the collector car market, we explore three worthy alternatives

Elephant Designs do comprehensive Safari conversions for classic G-body 911s

The California-based company's Safari kit includes a 4-inch suspension lift, turning any 911 G body into a proper homage to the 953 Dakar

Matt Farah's example recently listed his 911 Safari for $300,000, but the price depends on what the customer wants

Elephant Racing also adds Braid wheels, wrapped in off-road tires and skid plates all around

Russel Built Fab is another California-based company modifying classic 911s

The company's latest build is the Safari Sportsman, which is based on a 964 Turbo

The Baja 500 race suspension allows for 10 inches of suspension travel

The modified 964 also features a slightly longer wheelbase than the standard car

A roll-cage compliments the externally-mounted, carbon-fiber roof rack that carries the spare, Toyo all-terrain tire

The price for Russeb Built Fab's 964 Safari Sportsman conversion costs $135,000 minus the donor car

Five Nine Design's vision of a 992 Dakar is based on a 992.1 Carrera 2

The build includes a coil-over suspension that gets you ground clearance similar to the 992 Dakar's 7.52 inches

Aside from the obligatory off-road accessories, performance has been bumped through a new software, air-intakes, and exhaust

The price for these 992 builds depends solely on the desire to own one - the last one was auctioned for $138,000

Swipe up to learn more about these 3 worthy alternatives to the Porsche 992 Dakar

The 9X9 is inspired by iconic models like the 959 and features modern engineering and technology

The company's philosophy is "Automotive haute couture," offering highly customized vehicles

Three versions are available: 9X9 (grand tourer), 9X9 Sport (driver-focused), and 9X9 Leichtbau (lightweight)

With the 9x9, Kalmar Automotive aims to redefine the custom aftermarket genre

It boasts a powerful 3.8L turbo engine producing 930 horsepower and a sophisticated all-wheel drive system

You get 3D-printed brake calipers along with the double-wishbone suspension developed by Dansi Engineering

Kalmar Automotive emphasizes weight distribution and lightweight carbon-fiber components

The minimalist interior is primarly focused on the driving experience

The cockpit is devoid of excessive tech and only has the bare essentials

Each vehicle is fully bespoke and tailored to individual customer preferences

Only 27 examples of the Kalmar 9x9 will be made

Deliveries for the Kalmar 9X9 are expected to start in July 2025

Kalmar is a Danish company that specializes in reimagined, classic 911s

The 7-97 E-Volt is Kalmar's fourth project and the first EV car

The flat-6 makes room for a Tesla Model S powertrain with 414 hp and 442 lb-ft

Thanks to lightweight materials, the 7-97 E-Volt is barely heavier than the 964 Carrera donor car

The 0-60 mph time is comparable to a 992.2 Carrera, at around 3.8 seconds

Everything about the Kalmar 7-97 E-Volt is about sustainability and low emissions

The aerodynamically-optimize body is inspired by the 1967 Porsche 911 R

The charging port is tucked away behind the rear license plate

The 7-97 E-Volt scores subtle modernities like LED headlights

Despite being electric, it comes with a physical key

An analog charge meter replaces the rev-counter

Leather and semi-aniline materials line up the old-school interior

It comes with a shifter, resembling modern-day PDK-equipped Porsches

Kalmar 7-97 E-Volt shows us what an EV 911 could be like

Swipe up to learn more about the 7-97 E-Volt and whether Porsche would follow suit with a 911 EV