Overall Concept
KALMAR Automotive dares to challenge the established industry. Through creative and innovative design and engineering, this project will set the benchmark for this industry.
MODERNISING AN ICON
Touching the iconic original design requires respect yet daring to challenge our partners to think outside of the box. Passion, technology and innovation go hand-in-hand. By using the very best of today’s cutting-edge technological innovations to bring up to date beauty based on designs of yesterday. The double wishbone pushrod front suspension with added adaptivity does indicate the chosen direction.
HOMOLOGATION
The 9X9 will be a dedicated road car, a vehicle carved into the dream of the customer. Involving yet comfortable, it’s a true GT Sportscar with hypercar performance, a car to savour on any trip. The use of a 993 chassis makes worldwide homologation easier mainly for the all-important US market. Full EU homologation is in place.
SPECIFICATIONS
No stone is left unturned to achieve the targets set. Every element has been considered to extract usable performance. From the exact powertrain, to careful packaging, weight distribution and tuned suspension, but still each car can be tailored to the owner preference. 992 engines, either naturally aspirated or forced induced. PDK or manual, AWD or RWD. Several adaptive components means it is possible to create the best of both worlds.
DESIGN
The famous original silhouette of the original was created to have low drag and no downforce, however 9X9 team had other plans… Lightweight carbon bodywork for immense downforce and aero efficiency has been created. The interior will carry recognisable links to the original however the mix of high-level materials and modern features will surely stand out. Strictly for two, each lightweight seat is personalised to ensure the driver is at one with the 9X9 yet arrives in great shape after every drive.
The Exterior
Countless details, seamlessly integrated, come together to not only pay tribute but to further enhance the spirit of the original. Experience and talents from globally respected partners ensure it will offer a more rewarding look, feel and drive than anything else on this scene.
The Interior
A desired mix of classic design DNA and modern contemporary aspect is best showcased in the instrument cluster being a mix of analogue rev-counter and digital LCD screens all wrapped in high quality materials and craftmanship. Attention to detail is key.
Polstrikoda / FictionDesign and D-composite handle the entire interior design, and production. The target of a road car meant an integrated hidden roll cage for safety and rigidity.
The Technical Specifications
Created on a Porsche 993 chassis enhanced via a rigid spaceframe, paired with running gear sourced from selected contemporary Porsche 992 models, dependent on which of the KALMAR 9X9 iteration is chosen.
The 993 chassis was chosen as the starting point for homologation reasons however the extensive modernizing means the 9X9 will deliver the performance, comfort, convenience and quality without the compromises normally found in the retro market.
The KALMAR 9X9 is likely the first retro hypercar which meets modern homologation requirements for the 27 EU member states meaning that it can carry its own Vehicle Identification Number ( VIN ) if required. The entire development has been overseen by the German TÜV who will also undertake the single vehicle homologation testing.
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