Reen Concept RSGT Combines 996 911 Style With 997 GT3 Power
The Reen Concept RSGT is a true passion project from one man who is aiming to revolutionize the 911 restomod as we know it.Â
While restomods are incredibly popular across many brands and models these days, one could argue that few compare to the world of Porsche restomods, specifically. There are so many fine builders of Porsche restomods out there right now, in fact, that it can be quite difficult to keep track of them all. Thus, standing out in this massive sea of those that make a living transforming vintage Porsche models into high-dollar masterpieces isn’t exactly easy, but there’s no denying that Reen Cars out of Germany has managed to do precisely that with the rather amazing Reen Concept RSGT.
The Reen Concept RSGT debuted earlier this year, but recently, Henry Catchpole of the Hagerty series The Driver’s Seat was able to experience this amazing machine for himself. For those that might be unaware, the Concept RSGT combines a 964-generation 911 with the water-cooled flat-six powerplant from a 997-generation 911 GT3, which one could argue is the perfect combination of old and new, depending on your preference for 911s, of course.
It’s hard to imagine a more perfect powerplant for this endeavor, as the 3.6-liter, Hans Mezger-designed masterpiece of a flat-six is a high-revving, sweet-sounding  dream. It sends a relatively modest 415 horsepower to the wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox, but given the relatively light weight of the vehicle it’s planted in, that’s obviously enough for some fun weekend outings in the twisties, without going overboard and making this more of a vehicle best reserved for track duty at the same time.
However, lots of people can stuff a newer engine in an older 911 and call it a day. Reen, on the other hand, has gone the extra mile with what founder Philip Hoffmann calls the Reen Drive System, which automatically adjusts all sorts of settings based on driver preference – things like engine mapping, exhaust note, traction control, and others, all via four switches on the steering wheel. This way, customers can keep things comfy and normal for regular driving, and then, crank it up as much as they like when it’s time for some more spirited driving.
Hoffman is obviously proud of his rather ingenious creation, and hopes to actually license the Reen Drive System to other restomod builders, though he’s also partnering with Muniq Design to churn out turnkey cars running the same setup. Clearly, this is a passion project for Hoffman, who is aiming to perfect the 911 restomod as we know it – and judging from Catchpole’s reaction to all of this technology in action, it certainly sounds like he’s done precisely that.
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