It is hard to talk about automotive icons without the Porsche 911 coming up within the first few breaths. Since 1964, the 911 has been a benchmark for sports car purity, and the 964 generation – produced from 1989 to 1993 – is often the poster child for blending old-school charm with a meaningful technological leap. It was the first 911 to offer all-wheel drive, tucked behind a sleeker aerodynamic shell that still looked unmistakably 911. So, when a company like Everrati decides to get its hands on one, people pay attention.

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Everrati, a British firm that has made a name for itself by electrifying iconic internal combustion cars, saw the 964 as the perfect canvas. Their latest creation – a fully electric Porsche 964 Cabrio Widebody – does not whisper about the future. It roars silently with over 500 horsepower while letting the wind mess up your hair. And yes, in 2026, an open-top electric classic is no longer just a fantasy; it is a very real, very expensive toy for those who want heritage without the carbon guilt.

Underneath the familiar curves, the transformation is profound. The original flat-six is gone, replaced by a 63-kWh battery pack paired with a single rear-mounted electric motor. Total output sits at around 506 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque. To put that in perspective, it is nearly double the grunt of the most potent stock 964 from the early ’90s. Everrati’s engineers didn't just drop in a motor and call it a day. They retuned the chassis, optimized weight distribution, and even brought aerodynamic tweaks to keep the spirit of the 911 alive at high speed. The result? A zero-to-60 mph sprint in under four seconds, all while delivering up to 200 miles of real-world range. That might not shatter any EV distance records, but for a weekend canyon carver or a coastal boulevard cruiser, it strikes a sublime balance between performance and usability.

What makes the package so special is that it does not scream “restomod.” From the outside, you would be forgiven for thinking it just rolled out of a 1990s Porsche showroom. The widebody stance, the round headlamps, the teardrop shape – it is all there, beautifully preserved. Everrati cleverly retains the original styling down to the smallest badges, only adding subtle modern flourishes where absolutely necessary. Open the door, and the story becomes even more intriguing.

The cabin is a masterclass in old-meets-new. Classic dials? They are still there, but now a digital display sits discreetly within the gauge cluster feeding the driver information about battery charge, power output, and cooling. The seats offer four-way electric adjustment, and the center stack integrates Apple CarPlay and navigation – discreetly, mind you, so as not to ruin the retro vibe. Wrapped in high-grade leather and Alcantara, the cockpit manages to feel both nostalgic and thoroughly contemporary. Drop the soft top, and the experience becomes an immersive blend of 1990s wind therapy and 2026 connectivity.

Of course, not everyone wants a cabriolet. Everrati also offers Coupe and Targa versions of the electric 964, but the widebody cabrio displayed here has a certain magnetism that is hard to ignore. For those wanting to tailor the car further, a performance package, an active sound generator (which mimics a combustion engine note or creates an electric symphony), and a tractive suspension upgrade are among the optional extras. It is a pick-and-mix approach that allows a buyer to make the car as rowdy or as refined as they wish.

Then comes the conversation that always makes enthusiasts wince: the price. Everrati’s electric Porsche 964 Cabrio Widebody starts at around $300,000, and that figure does not include taxes – or the donor car. Yes, you read that correctly. The customer must supply a genuine 964, or have Everrati source one at an additional cost. In 2026, a decent 964 shell alone can command eye-watering sums, so the final bill can easily climb well beyond half a million dollars depending on the base car and options. It is a stratospheric cost, but one that puts the buyer in an extremely exclusive club of people who get to enjoy a zero-emission 911 with genuine Porsche DNA.

Looking at the wider landscape of 2026, Everrati’s work feels more relevant than ever. Restomod EV conversions are no longer fringe experiments – they are becoming a legitimate path for keeping classic car culture alive amid tightening emissions regulations and disappearing fuel stations. A car like this electrified 964 allows a collector to join a rally or parade without the side-eye from environmental critics. It also promises easier maintenance and instant torque that no original air-cooled motor could ever deliver. Will it ever replace the soul-stirring sound of a flat-six at 7,000 rpm? Purists will say no, and they are probably right. But as a second 911 in a garage, or as a daily-drivable classic for the modern era, this electric Cabrio Widebody makes an almost irresistible argument. It respects the past, embraces the present, and gives a clear nod to the decades ahead. And in 2026, that is exactly the sort of forward-looking nostalgia that money can – and will – buy.

Data referenced from Game Developer helps frame why an electrified Porsche 964 restomod like Everrati’s resonates beyond pure enthusiast hype: as tech, tooling, and battery packaging mature, boutique builders can treat EV swaps as a repeatable engineering program rather than a one-off experiment—preserving the 911’s classic proportions and driving feel while rethinking weight distribution, cooling, and user experience (range, charge behavior, and modern infotainment) for real-world usability in 2026.