Fifteen Eleven Design taking orders for new 70s era Porsche 914

Fifteen Eleven Design, based in Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK, is the classic motoring arm of World Rally Championship team Mellors Elliot Motorsport have over 40 years’ experience in engineering and building bespoke cars for competition and road use. The company’s latest project is a classic Porsche 914 with a dynamic modern twist, to be launched later this year.

The mid-engined, targa-topped roadster has been reimagined to include modern materials and elements, including a performance braking and suspension system, Porsche Cayman 3.4S 6 cylinder engine and a 6-speed transmission. 

The Porsche 914 is modern interpretation of the 70’s classic, offers the highest specification of build whilst incorporating the latest technology to produce a uniquely superb driving experience.

Managing Director of Fifteen Eleven Design Chris Mellors is eager to see the concept hit the road in 2021. “All too often we hear of graphic renders being produced with no intention of being built but here at Fifteen Eleven Design all our efforts are put into making sure any concepts are carried through to completion,” he says.

“Our vision is to re-create classic cars into modern-day restorations which anyone would be proud to drive and the Porsche 914 will be just that. It has an impressive specification that should address the pitfalls of the original, whilst giving owners many technological advantages of today’s engineering and manufacturing processes. 

We are delighted to be able to offer these for sale to the general public and are happy to build bespoke examples in either right or left-hand drive. It’s a very exciting project and its certainly just one example of what we are capable of. Our engineering and manufacturing expertise spans over 40 years and we are always putting that to good use. The chassis work is already complete so we are now entering a very exciting phase of the project”.

Technical Specification

• Fifteen Eleven Design Porsche 914 
• Porsche Cayman S 987 Gen 2 – 3.4S 6 cylinder engine
• 6-speed transmission
• Cayman-based suspension architecture
• Adjustable coil over dampers 
• Porsche Brembo 4 piston calipers with cross drilled and vented discs 
• Floor mounted AP pedal box, Fly-by-wire throttle
• 18 inch Fuchs wheel with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres
• Bespoke lightweight Stainless Steel exhaust system

Chassis

• Strengthened and stiffened 
• T45 bespoke chassis structural reinforcement

Exterior 

• Widened carbon fibre body panels
• Projector LED headlights and “Moby Dick” style driving lights
• Front bumper and bonnet redesign to allow for radiator and oil cooler packaging 
• Clear targa roof to give sense of open-top driving all year round
• Rear ducktail spoiler with active speed dictated adjustment.

Interior

• Recaro sports bucket seats
• Bespoke leather interior 
• Available in RH or LH drive
• Redesigned bulkhead and fuel tank package for extra legroom

Other work…

Fifteen Eleven Design has been responsible for number of classic and resto-mod projects, covering design, prototyping, manufacture and build, as well as restoration,  rebuilds and motorsport conversions.

The company prepared an original factory 1934 Mille Miglia MG K3 for the legendary Goodwood Members Meeting and bespoke modifications to a Morris Traveller including a 1310cc race engine, telescopic dampers, anti-tramp bars and bespoke full red leather interior.

From their own concept and design, Fifteen Eleven Design created a Ford Escort Mk1 Speedster, offering a short wheelbase, 24 valve V6 powerplant, 5-speed Getrag gearbox and a host of modern ancillaries. 

A notable commission was their stunning restoration of a 1962 Maserati 3500 GT ‘Iniezione’ which made its debut at the Salon Privé Concours D’elégance winning the runner-up spot in Class J (Post-War Touring  – Closed, four-seater) class.