964 Porsche 911 Restomod Gets Fresh Looks And 500-HP Hybrid Powertrain

Dubbed the "Daydream," the latest Porsche restomod to register on our radar is what Coratia-based Tedson reckons the 964 would look like if it were designed today, complete with 992 Series-like headlights, LED taillights, and modern aerodynamics.

The first American model made its debut at the New York Motor Show earlier this year, and the car you see that made a surprise debut at Pebble Beach this past weekend, appears to be the second Daydream to be imported to the USA.

So, what makes Tedson Motors different from Singer and Gunther Werks? Tedson says that while it has a lot of respect for the established restomodders, noting that they do a brilliant job of restoring classic 911s, it wanted to go in a different direction, which is why Daydream's 964 Porsche 911 is presented with a "new and modern physique."

The process of building a Daydream is quite remarkable. Tedson scanned a 1990 964 and used CAD to drag the bumpers, fenders, side skirts, lights, and ducktail into the current millennium. "These improvements enhanced the car's stance and made it more aggressive, while the original DNA remained intact as a testament to brilliant Porsche 911 design," Tedson states on its website.

But the design isn't the only modern feature included in the package. Tedson takes the original 3.6-liter flat-six apart and bores it out to 4.0 liters. It then adds an electric motor between the engine and transaxle.

The result is 385 horsepower and 315 lb-ft of torque, and that's just in standard mode using only the engine. In Sport Mode, you get 100% engine power and 50% electric power for torque-filling duties. This ups the power to 459 hp and 390 lb-ft.

Still not enough? Luckily, there's a Sport Plus Mode, which unleashes the full potential of both power sources, resulting in a rather healthy 533 hp and 465 lb-ft.

The 0 to 62 mph times for the respective modes are 3.5, 3.1, and 2.8 seconds.

All exterior body panels, apart from the roof and doors, are made from carbon fiber. The total weight is roughly 2,860 pounds, which is lighter than the donor car.

As for the drivetrain, Tedson says it can use either a Carrera 4 or Carrera 2, but it recommends the all-wheel-drive version. According to Tedson, the C2 should be driven with caution and only by experienced Porsche drivers. Basically, Tedson has a disclaimer on its website telling customers that the RWD model is a proper widowmaker, which makes us want one even more.

The Daydream is available in Super Sport and Sport Classic derivatives. The Super Sport is a symphony in black with exposed carbon fiber and modern 18- or 19-inch wheels. The two American models are both Sport Classic models. These ship standard with a fully painted exterior with racing stripes, 17- or 18-inch Fuchs-style wheels, and a heritage interior.

To keep it pointing the right way up, the car also gets uprated anti-roll bars front and rear, a complete Brembo braking system with an upgraded brake booster, wider Pirelli P Zero Rosso rubber, and a bespoke coilover suspension with upgraded bushings and revised geometry.

There are already two high-profile Porsche 911 restomodders available to the wealthy, so is there enough room left for one more? We think so, and our guesstimation is based purely on supply and demand. It takes Singer and Gunther Werks several months to build a vehicle, and that's if you can get on the waiting list. In short, there are loads of wealthy people but not enough 911 restomodders.