Modern-Day Slantnose: Kyza’s Take On A Porsche Icon

A Retro-Futuristic Masterpiece

Kyza is one of the most prolific rendering artists on the web. From jacked-up Lamborghini Miuras to slammed Cybertrucks and Broncos, he’s done it all. But perhaps, Kyza is most well-known for his hyper-realistic wide-body JDM creations. Having said that, he has also reimagined several Porsches over the years and the Slantnose is no exception.

Kyza’s modern-day interpretation of the ‘80s icon takes the sleek lines of the 992 and infuses them with the unmistakable character of the original Slantnose. The most striking feature obviously is the slanted hood, which replaces the traditional oval headlights with a more streamlined, aggressive front end. The GT3 nostrils on the hood, the aero strakes on the front fenders, the five-spoke staggered rims finished in white lurking under those extra wide haunches, and the subtle ducktail spoiler are a neat touch. Things look a lot more conventional from the side view until you notice the dramatic drop up front. Since this render is based on the GT3 and not the Turbo, you don’t get the side air intake on the rear fender, as you did with the original Slantnose cars built upon the 930 Turbos. Overall, this design not only pays homage to the 935 race cars but also gives the 992 a unique appearance that should set it apart from every other 911 at your local Cars & Coffee.

Comparing the Old and the New

The first generation (1982-1983) had a unique "hammerhead" style front bumper without pop-up lights, while later generations featured the more common pop-up headlight design. Kyza’s design, while modernized, retains the essence of this look. However, due to modern safety regulations, pop-up headlights are no longer feasible, so the new design opts for fixed, sleek headlights that still capture the spirit of the original. This is in keeping with the times, especially with split headlight setups, where the LED daytime running lights sit higher up, whereas the main headlights sit lower down in the front bumper. As for the slantnose look, if you do a quick Google search, you’ll find everything from garage projects to conversion kits. I can see this becoming popular with the controversial 996 generations with the infamous fried-egg headlights, taking it from one of the least desirable to one of the most sought-after.

Speaking of desirability, the OG Slantnose is very collectible given its limited production. Each Flachbau was hand-crafted by Porsche’s Sonderwunschprogramm or "Special Wishes Program", with a premium price of up to 60% over the standard 911 Turbo back in the day. The slanted nose became a popular option, especially in the U.S. where 160 out of the 948 total units were delivered. According to classic.com, prices averaged out over cars sold over the past five years for an original 930 Slantnose coupe is $193,786. If Porsche were to offer something along the lines of Kyza’s Slantnose as an option today, it would likely command a similar premium, making it a highly exclusive and desirable model. Original Slantnose cars packed about 10% more power than stock, so a 992 with about 50 more horses at 550 wouldn’t be unrealistic.