Kalmar Automotive has officially unveiled its highly anticipated KALMAR 9X9, a tribute to the legendary Porsche 959, at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering during Monterey Car Week 2024. Dubbed the “world’s first retro hypercar,” the KALMAR 9X9 blends the iconic design of the Porsche 993 with cutting-edge technology, delivering up to 917 horsepower in its most powerful variant.
A Modern Homage to Iconic Classics
Kalmar Automotive, known for its “Automotive haute couture” approach, has crafted the 9X9 in three distinct versions: the 9X9, 9X9 Sport, and 9X9 Leichtbau. Each model offers a unique driving experience, designed to suit both grand touring and purist-focused driving. The design of the 9X9 pays homage to the Porsche 959, while the technology and performance place it among the most advanced hypercars in the world.
Power and Performance
At the heart of the KALMAR 9X9 is a well-proven 3.8L turbocharged engine, producing 930 horsepower. Paired with a double-clutch transmission and an active all-wheel-drive system, the 9X9 offers unparalleled acceleration and control. Advanced aerodynamics, extensively tested using CFD simulations, contribute to a Nürburgring lap time projection of 7 minutes flat. The lightweight carbon fiber bodywork weighs less than 100 kg, enhancing performance and agility.
The 9X9 Sport variant features a 650-horsepower 3.0L turbocharged engine and a 7-speed manual transmission, while the 9X9 Leichtbau model strips away excess weight for a purist driving experience, boasting a naturally aspirated 4.0L engine with rear-wheel drive.
Engineering Excellence
Kalmar Automotive’s collaboration with Danisi Engineering and CarboBrake ensures the 9X9’s advanced suspension, braking, and aerodynamics are finely tuned for both high-speed performance and everyday driving. With titanium brake calipers, ceramic discs, and a bespoke suspension system, the 9X9 is engineered for the ultimate driving experience.
Limited Production and Full Customization
Kalmar Automotive offers fully bespoke builds for each 9X9, with no two vehicles sharing the exact same specifications. Customers are involved throughout the entire design process, ensuring that every 9X9 is a truly one-of-a-kind creation. Deliveries are set to begin in July 2025, with EU-compliant homologation for road use.
Represented by Canepa Group in North America, Kalmar Automotive aims to redefine coachbuilding with the KALMAR 9X9, setting a new standard for retro hypercars.
- KALMAR 9X9:
- Engine: 3.8L Turbocharged
- Power: 930 HP
- Transmission: Double-clutch
- Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
- Estimated Nürburgring Lap Time: 7 minutes flat
- KALMAR 9X9 Sport:
- Engine: 3.0L Turbocharged
- Power: 650 HP
- Transmission: 7-speed manual
- Drivetrain: Variable All-Wheel Drive
- KALMAR 9X9 Leichtbau:
- Engine: 4.0L Naturally Aspirated
- Power: High-revving (HP not specified)
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive
- Weight: 1,250 kg (ultimate lightweight driving experience)
Source: Kalmar Automotive
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