Remember that Porsche 935 poster taped to your bedroom wall? The one with the impossibly wide hips and that aggressive “Moby Dick” whale tail that made every other race car look tame by comparison? Rezvani Retro just made that childhood fantasy driveable with the RR1 Coupe, a carbon-fiber tribute that transforms any 992-generation 911 into a 1970s racing legend — only this time with modern reliability and up to 750hp.
From Tank Builder to Time Machine
For the uninitiated, Rezvani Motors is an Irvine-based outfit that’s spent the last decade building bulletproof military-inspired vehicles like the Tank and Knight. Founded in 2013 by Ferris Rezvani, whose fighter pilot father clearly left an aviation imprint on the brand’s ethos, the company has carved out a niche creating some of the most visually arresting street-legal machines on the planet. Celebrity clients like Chris Brown and Jamie Foxx have gravitated toward Rezvani’s bold aesthetic, but the new Retro division shows a softer, more nostalgic side that trades smoke screens and electrified door handles for pure motorsport heritage.
Modern Bones, Vintage Soul
Built around the current 992 platform, the car features an almost entirely carbon-fiber body (only the doors remain metal for structural integrity) that captures the original’s wide stance and aerodynamic purpose. This includes the round headlights that spark an immediate emotional connection to racing’s golden era. The bodywork is
Two variants define the RR1’s personality. The 600hp model pairs a twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six with either a manual transmission (complete with handcrafted wooden shift knob) or PDK, delivering a 3.0-second 0-60 sprint. The more aggressive 750hp variant, based on the Turbo S platform, houses a 3.8-liter twin-turbo that obliterates the same benchmark in just 2.0 seconds via PDK and optional all-wheel drive.
Martini, Anyone?
The carbon-fiber bodywork sheds pounds and is sculpted for aerodynamic efficiency, directing airflow for both cooling and downforce. Staggered wheels (20-inch front, 21-inch rear) wear high-performance rubber, while optional Öhlins TTX-Pro coilovers and Brembo GT-S brakes ensure the stopping power matches the acceleration force. Even details like the turbo-fan wheel covers serve dual purposes by enhancing the retro aesthetic while improving aerodynamics.
Every curve serves a purpose, from the widened stance to the distinctive rear spoiler that channels the 935’s whale-tail DNA. The first customer car showcases a Martini-inspired livery with blue and red racing stripes that pay homage to the 935’s motorsport heritage, including red rims. Optional Öhlins TTX-Pro coilovers and Brembo GT-S brakes ensure the stopping power matches the acceleration drama, while details like the turbo-fan wheel covers serve dual purposes: they enhance the retro aesthetic while improving aerodynamics.
Inside, Rezvani strikes a balance between track focus and daily usability. Leather-trimmed sport seats, Heuer-Porsche stopwatches on the dashboard, and full Porsche infotainment are purely for luxe comfort, while options like a steel roll cage and lightweight polycarbonate windows obviously cater more towards those taking this to the track. Buyers can customize this to the gills, from bespoke interiors to custom livery work to ensure that no two builds share identical DNA.
Spec Sheet
Model: Rezvani Retro RR1 Coupe
Engine: 3.0L twin-turbo flat-six or 3.8L twin-turbo flat-six
Power: 600hp (3.0L) or 750hp (3.8L)
Transmission: 6-speed manual or 7-speed PDK
0-60: 3.0 seconds (RR1 600) or 2.0 seconds (RR1 750)
Body: Carbon fiber (except doors)
Production: Limited to 50 examples worldwide
Build Time: Approximately 4 months
Pricing & Availability
The RR1 starts at $195,000, though that figure excludes the 992 donor car you’ll need to provide. Think anywhere from $120,000 for a base Carrera to $230,000 for a Turbo S. Factor in Rezvani’s extensive options menu (center-lock wheels run $12,500, custom paint-to-sample adds $8,500), and you’re looking at nearly $290,000 for a fully loaded example. Each of the 50 cars takes roughly four months to complete, with build slots available through Rezvani’s configurator.
Recap
Rezvani RR1 Retro Coupe
Rezvani took a modern 992 and turned it into a ’70s-era 935 Moby Dick with its RR1 Retro Coupe, limited to just 50 examples and available with a handful of bespoke options.
