FIRST LOOK: Porsche Restomod That’s NOT A 911!

Top Gear tends to like Porsche 911s, and to like restomods. But when every restomod is a Porsche 911, well, our attention can waver…

However, this is a Porsche restomod that’s not a 911. It is, in fact, a 928. A 928 that French company Nardone Automotive has given a thorough refresh with the help of Podium Technologies, the Italian firm that engineered the Glickenhaus 007 LMH endurance racer and Automobili Amos Lancia Delta restomod.

Frankly, it’s gorgeous, with new carbonfibre bodywork, a revised gearbox, a breathed-on V8 engine, a futuristic-yet-retro interior, and an utterly awesome sound system.

Top Gear’s Associate Editor, Jason Barlow, is your guide to this modernised Porsche GT…

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[johngarnham]

As a 928S owner. One word, WOW! (they have used the early seat/steering wheel design). Great wheels. In fact great everything in my humble opinion. A wonderful tribute to the 928.

[jeffk]

"a memory of a future that hasn't happened yet" - Nicely said!

[biafo]

It's pretty enough, proper engine mounted behind the front axle, manual, no huge tablet ruining the cockpit. If only restomods weren't so expensive it could scare the big manufacturers into making proper cars again. I just watched a new M5 video, what a vulgar thing. After this I cleansed the pallet 😂

[More_Row]

That interior is some of the best i've ever seen.

[nowornever]

A Porsche owner here and I never lusted for a 928 before this video; piece of art and perfection; clean; well done

[dominiclussier]

Wow. Absolutly gorgeous. I wish new cars adopt that old fashion design again. No more screen, no more over the top technology. Just pure design and happiness.

[houssamalucad]

This is pretty much the best interior I've seen on the inside ever. So simple yet so perfect. The exterior is amazing as well, especially the front and back lights.

[iot]

Been following their work since 2020… great to see the final product

[PapaWoody]

As a young man, I worked at a Porsche - Audi dealership from '85 to '86. I loved the 928. The interior was like something out of a spaceship from 25 years in the future. They were a solid feeling car that made you want to cruise at 125mph all day long. The engine was as smooth as a glass pool table. They were muted, but the exhaust note was lovely. They're unloved today, and are horrifyingly expensive to repair, but I'm with Jezza, they 928 is okay by me. That from the owner of an '85 3.2 Carrera that I've had for 27 years.

[meltdown]

So refreshing to see a non-911 restomodded/reimagined. And this interior shows how beautiful simplicity can be. One suggestion: give it a HUD for proper cyberpunk vibes ;)

[JPD]

I had a 928S back in the late 90's. I loved that car! Was the perfect late night high-speed highway machine. This thing is amazing!

[gdrus]

That simplicity in the center console is AMAZING. I would like to see a 944 made by Nardone. I`m sure it would be perfect.

[TheExtraMile]

I want it, I need it and some day I am going to have one. I was most blown away by the interior actually, what an amazing work of design, engineering and art.

[johnbecker]

A wonderful update. The aesthetic changes push all the right buttons. The “balance” is correct, the rear side glass has the proper flow and the fenders (wings) now have the right look. The interior is classically simple. Well done!

[richardwalther]

The more time passes, the better the 928 looks. This one captures the spaceship looks with some actual futuristic parts. Pop ups retained as well. Excellent!

[AMED]

Remember when Jeremy drove this - the original car - in the Patagonia special? Still one of the best specials I've seen!

[StelaPop]

I love it!!! The original 928's were some of the most unique and beautiful cars of the time and I was sad that the lineage has never been re-imagined since the day it was cancelled. Now, Nardone has done all of the hard work to make the now-future 928 a reality! With a proper engine too!!! Chapeau!!

[bawintermage]

This is ultimate in cool from the 80s, beautiful, sleek and innovative. Dont know why this car doesn't get more love.

[joeyyoung]

I've talked to Nardone about my own personal 928 and he knows his stuff and has serious passion! Great guy, great car, great company!

[riaadhoosain]

one of if not THE greatest and most tasteful restomod I've ever seen. Great job!