The RSR Project: Honoring the Legendary ’70s Race Car
When talking about Porsche 911 restomods, the usual names you’ll hear are Singer, Ruf, and Gunther Werks – and rightfully so. These companies have cemented their place as tasteful creators of reimagined and modified 911s.
However, The RSR Project is quite possibly the best among the underrated 911 builders. Founded by Richard Schickman in New York, the RSR Project focuses on the greatness of the 1973 911 Carrera RSR, which dominated race tracks on both sides of the big pond. And it has introduced the Project #21 – Schickman’s latest creation that’s based on G-Series Porsche 911s.
Simply put, The RSR Project recreates the legendary ’70s race car, which often sells for millions at auctions (if you can find one), at the fraction of its price.
RSR Project
Tasteful Restomod Deserves Your Attention
Unlike other restomod creations, RSR Project’s Project #21 employs minimalist, race-inspired styling that’s faithful to the original 911 Carrera RSR. One of the callbacks to the iconic race car is the Signal Orange paint and the 15-inch Braid wheels, wrapped in Michelin TB-15 tires.
The restrained exterior is then paired with modern comfort and other enhancements. Inside you’ll find houndstooth and premium leather upholstery on the headliner, dashboard, and door panels. The air-conditioning has been upgraded to a Griffiths, while the seats are equipped with heating function. There’s also a classic Porsche-style radio for those who want period-correct features.
While the exterior does look original, the panels have been replaced with lightweight materials. RSR Project also upgraded the car with Bilstein shocks and bushings, though the suspension remains stock. The brakes have also been updated to four-piston calipers to improve braking performance.
RSR Project
300+ HP Flat-Six, $375K Price Tag, and an 18-Month Wait
Mounted at the rear of this 911 restomod is a 3.4-liter twin-plug flat-six engine, mated to a classic five-speed 915 manual transmission. This power plant, which has been bored out from the original 2.8-liter, has been tuned to mimic the performance of the RSR’s “raw and crisp” driving feel behind the tiller. No final power output has been disclosed, but it should make over 300 horsepower.
As you would imagine, The RSR Project doesn’t price the Project #21 on the cheap side. It starts at $375,000, and clients need to provide the donor 1973–1989 G-Series 911 – not just any donor car, though, as only rust-free, galvanized-body 911s are accepted. Each build takes between 12 to 18 months, which includes thorough road testing and shake down, conducted before delivery.
RSR Project
