Remember when retro meant sacrificing modern performance? Those days are firmly in the rearview mirror. Rezvani, typically known for building tanks disguised as SUVs, has just dropped something that’s turning heads across the automotive landscape – a carbon-bodied throwback that manages to be both timelessly beautiful and cutting-edge modern.
The Rezvani Retro RR1 isn’t just another restomod. Based on the current 992-generation Porsche 911, it’s a ground-up reimagining that perfectly captures the essence of the legendary 935 racer. And yeah, it’ll cost you – starting at $195,000 before you even factor in the donor car.
What sets this particular creation apart? For starters, nearly every body panel (save the doors) has been meticulously crafted in carbon fiber. Those round headlights – slightly different from the initial renders, mind you – somehow manage to bridge half a century of Porsche design evolution in a single glance. It’s the kind of detail that makes longtime Porsche enthusiasts nod in quiet appreciation.
The first customer car tells quite a story. Wrapped in that iconic Martini-inspired livery (because some things never go out of style), it showcases the RR1 600 spec – pushing the standard Carrera’s output to a properly muscular 600 horsepower through upgraded turbochargers. Perhaps most tellingly, this inaugural build rocks a manual transmission. In 2025’s increasingly automated world, that’s practically a statement of rebellion.
Want more grunt? There’s always the RR1 750 variant. Based on the 911 Turbo S, it cranks out an eye-watering 750 horses through Porsche’s PDK gearbox and all-wheel-drive system. Both versions get treated to a bespoke Rezvani exhaust system, and buyers can opt for sophisticated Ohlins TTX-Pro coilovers – because sometimes you actually want to feel the road.
The details? They’re everywhere. Take those carbon fiber turbofan wheel covers – equal parts vintage racing aesthetic and modern aerodynamic function. It’s this kind of thoughtful engineering that elevates the RR1 beyond mere tribute territory.
Limited to just 50 examples, the RR1 sits in rather exclusive company. Consider the recently listed Ruf CTR Anniversary at £2.5 million, and suddenly Rezvani’s asking price starts looking downright reasonable. Well, relatively speaking.
The timing couldn’t be better. As traditional sports cars face an uncertain future in the growing EV landscape, creations like the RR1 remind us why we fell in love with driving in the first place. It’s not just about the numbers – though 600 horsepower certainly doesn’t hurt. It’s about capturing a feeling, an era, a moment in automotive history while embracing everything modern engineering can offer.
For the lucky few who manage to secure one of these machines, they’re getting more than just a modified Porsche. They’re buying into a meticulously engineered love letter to one of motorsport’s most iconic shapes, reimagined for today’s roads. In a world increasingly dominated by autonomous tech and electric powertrains, that might just be priceless.
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