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I need to talk to someone about this… My therapist is on holiday, and this is probably above her pay grade anyway. There are certain things in the automotive world you just don't mess with. You don't put ketchup on a filet mignon, you don't wear socks with sandals, and you don't take the air-cooled, flat-six engine out of a Porsche 993. It's the law. Or at least, it used to be.
The 993, for those of you who've been living under a rock, is the last of the Mohicans. The final, glorious chapter in the book of air-cooled Porsche 911s. A mechanical symphony, a raw, visceral experience that connects you to the road in a way modern cars simply can't. So, when I heard that Everrati was building an all-electric one, I admit I may have choked on my tea. An electric 993?
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But then I got my hands on the details, and my righteous indignation began to wrestle with a rather naughty sense of curiosity. This isn't some science fair project with a few car batteries tossed in the back. This is the "Founders Edition," and it's a complete, top-to-bottom re-engineering of a motoring icon. They start with a proper 993 donor car, which is then stripped down and given a full-on, concourse-level restoration by Porsche specialists. So far, so good.
Then things get a bit mad. They ditch the original steel body panels and replace them with exquisite, feather-light carbon fiber, sculpted to mimic the wide, aggressive stance of the legendary Turbo S. They add modern LED lighting and some handsome 18-inch forged wheels that are a nod to the classics. It looks absolutely stunning. Menacing, even. But the biggest change is the lack of exhaust pipes. I feel like I'm looking at the Mona Lisa but she ain't smiling anymore. It's just… unsettling.
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Step inside, and it's a gorgeous blend of old-school charm and new tech. The cabin is swathed in Alcantara and fancy Bridge of Weir leather. The iconic five-gauge dashboard layout is still there, thank goodness, but the needles now dance to an electric tune, showing you kilowatts instead of RPMs. There's even a discreet little Porsche Classic navigation unit with Bluetooth, so you can stream your "Sounds of a Flat-Six Engine" playlist. You can even option Recaro sport seats and a rear-seat delete - who needs friends when you have instant torque?
And oh, the torque. Let's get to the juicy bit that makes my inner hooligan sit up and pay attention. The hallowed flat-six engine is gone. In its place sits a single, silent electric motor that sends a ludicrous 760 horsepower and 597 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels. If you didn't know, the original, fire-breathing 993 GT2 had about 450 horsepower. This electric version has more power than a Lamborghini Aventador SVJ. It's simply unhinged.
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The result of this colossal shove is a 0-60 mph time of 3.3 seconds. It'll hit 100 mph in just 8 seconds. That's not just fast; that's "make sure your fillings are secure" fast. It will embarrass supercars, all while making no more noise than an ambitious golf cart. There's something deeply, wonderfully silly about that.
So, my next question is: Have they ruined the handling? A car's soul is in its balance, and Everrati swears they've worked some dark magic to keep the weight and its distribution incredibly close to the original car. The whole thing benefits from power-assisted steering, regenerative braking, and a completely new suspension setup. If you're feeling extra brave, you can tick the box for an optional performance pack with active suspension and brakes that could stop a freight train.
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The electric powertrain is fed by a 63 kWh battery pack. Everrati claims a range of up to 200 miles. I think that you'll only see 200 miles if you drive it with the delicate touch of a bomb disposal expert. Unleash those 760 horses with any regularity, and I suspect your range will plummet faster than my hopes for a quiet retirement. Still, it supports 100 kW fast charging, which can juice you up from 20 to 80 percent in about 25 minutes – just enough time for a coffee and a quick lie-down.
Here's the master stroke, though. The single most important feature of this entire creation. The conversion is completely, 100% reversible. If you ever come to your senses, or if a mob of purists shows up at your door with torches and pitchforks, you can have the original air-cooled engine put right back where it belongs. It's a get-out-of-jail-free card for automotive heresy, and it's a genius move that might just protect the car's long-term value.
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So, am I still horrified? Maybe a little. But I am also impressed. Everrati has created a conversation starter, a technological masterpiece wrapped in a timeless design. The price is, of course, "undisclosed," which is car-company code for "if you have to ask, you need to go and invent a new social media platform first." But for the person who has everything, including a classic 993 and a desire to silently obliterate everyone at the traffic lights, this really is the perfect, maddest machine on four wheels. It's sacrilege, but it's my kind of sacrilege.
