RoW 1983 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe EV Conversion
Presentation
This 1983 Porsche 911 Turbo is a rest-of-world coupe that was imported to the US from Germany in 1985 and was rebuilt and modified with an EV conversion after being acquired by the seller in 2020. The exterior and suspension work was led by Coachwerks Restoration of Victoria, British Columbia, and included a bare-metal repaint in Guards Red along with the installation of a ducktail decklid, LED headlights, 17″ Braid wheels, Von Street coilovers, Elephant Racing GT3 front suspension components, Turbo tie rods, and RSR-style sway bars. The Bisimoto Engineering EV setup incorporates a liquid-cooled, single-drive AC three-phase induction motor linked with a single-speed transaxle equipped with a helical limited-slip differential. Additional equipment includes regenerative braking, LG Chem 32-kWh battery packs, drive-by-wire throttle input, a sunroof, sport seats, Speedhut gauges, and a PCCM head unit. This 911 Turbo EV conversion is now offered with build records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Utah title in the seller’s name.
The car was stripped to bare metal and underwent rust repair on the left front fender before being repainted its factory shade of Guards Red during the build by Coachwerks Restoration. A vented ducktail decklid, a replacement front spoiler, and replacement rubber weatherstripping were fitted at that time in addition to 9eleven LED headlights. Charging ports are located behind the license plate and fuel door.
“The build was engineered to preserve the original character of the 930, maintaining its rear-biased dynamics (60/40) and overall weight (3007 lb), while delivering a substantial increase in performance. With 639 horsepower, the result is a dramatically improved power-to-weight ratio compared to the original platform.”
The 17″ Braid Fuchs-style wheels measure 9″ wide up front and 11″ in width out back, and they are mounted with Nitto Motivo tires measuring 255/40 and 315/35, respectively. Braking is handled by four-wheel ventilated discs, and the car features regenerative braking. An Elephant Racing GT3 front suspension kit was installed in 2022 along with Von Street coilovers, a 935 spring plate kit, RSR-style front and rear sway bars, and Turbo tie rods. A Rennline front strut tower brace has also been added.
The sport seats are upholstered in black leather and are complemented by a color-coordinated center console, door panels, and carpeting. A Porsche Classic Communications Management head unit and Rennline floor boards have been added, and the air conditioning and heating systems have been removed. The headliner and sun visors were replaced during the build and the dash was re-covered.
The four-spoke steering wheel frames Speedhut instrumentation including a central tachometer with an 18,500-rpm redline as well as a 160-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges. The digital odometer indicates 78k miles, and the seller tells us that approximately 800 miles have been added since the EV conversion.
Seller Video
Bids & Comments
mtnhuck (The Seller) 46
Oct 26, 2026 · 19:37
@kanghm32 We recently had a baby girl, so I just don’t have as much time to enjoy it as I used to. The money would also go a long way toward getting our family set up the way I’d like.
Oct 26, 2026 · 18:51
Btw why are you selling it? I’m assuming this isn’t your daily.
Oct 26, 2026 · 18:31
Very interesting build. As a gear head I have a hard time passionately connecting with EVs, even though I drive one for work. But as a hobby craftsman I must applaud the execution of this car. Very well done.
kanghm32
Bid
Oct 26, 2026 · 18:30
Bid in the amount of $83,000
Oct 26, 2026 · 18:14
@seller “The car was converted without any modifications to the chassis or other original structural components. The entire conversion was designed to be as non-invasive.“
Well, there’s a plus. I guess.
Well, there’s a plus. I guess.
Oct 26, 2026 · 17:38
@DYOS4
I agree, all for the BEVolution (In some areas). In fact, the manufacturer of this battery made an EV 935 race car!
I agree, all for the BEVolution (In some areas). In fact, the manufacturer of this battery made an EV 935 race car!
mtnhuck (The Seller)
Oct 26, 2026 · 15:37
@kanghm32 Yes, you could swap them out and its designed in a modular way to be forward compatible. You should be able to easily get 100k plus miles on these batteries before any serious degradation.
mtnhuck (The Seller)
Oct 26, 2026 · 14:29
@joe180 The car was converted without any modifications to the chassis or other original structural components. The entire conversion was designed to be as non-invasive.
Oct 26, 2026 · 14:12
Is the battery swap a possibility? As in it’s just a production 32kwh that can just be replaced every n miles?
Oct 26, 2026 · 13:31
Would it be possible to convert this back to ICE or have the EV modifications made this impossible ?
TRAHANAS
Bid
Oct 26, 2026 · 04:47
Bid in the amount of $82,000
Oct 26, 2026 · 04:05
This is such a cool car. I don’t expect to go more than 50 miles one way
kanghm32
Bid
Oct 26, 2026 · 03:29
Bid in the amount of $81,000
mtnhuck (The Seller)
Oct 26, 2026 · 03:10
@kanghm32 It’s a tough question to answer because there are so many variables, including how much regen you use. I’d say you can generally get near to 100 miles on a typical canyon drive where you’re getting on it but also doing some cruising. That said, if you’ve got a really heavy right foot, your tires might not last as long as your range 😂
It’s easy to dial it back and drive without ripping through the tires, but it sure is fun to let loose every once in a while! The best part about driving in the canyons is having reliable, instant power that responds entirely to your inputs, rather than the unpredictable power surges the original car used to have.
It’s easy to dial it back and drive without ripping through the tires, but it sure is fun to let loose every once in a while! The best part about driving in the canyons is having reliable, instant power that responds entirely to your inputs, rather than the unpredictable power surges the original car used to have.
Oct 26, 2026 · 03:06
This car is perfect in the sense that it gets everyone stirred up pronto. You’ve covered all the bases, Porsche folks who don’t suffer others’ opinions easily, EV crowd – bone crushing acceleration at any cost junkies, Porsche’s on and off exploration of EVs, and a model year that has its gas engine devotees who looked forward to the next failure wrench in hand. Not all art is about esthetically pleasing work. There are artists that intentionally stress their audiences, look at Francis Bacon, to name one of many. His work is definitely not just hang it on the wall in the family room next to the dogs playing poker. In my opinion this car is in this class of art, love it or hate it. To hammer my point home, regardless of where you stand on it, it made you think of it long after you saw the post. Close your eyes and you smile thinking of whispering acceleration OR burned in horror of images of what once was great with a huge question mark over it. For the record, I don’t like it and this particular peanut does have a Porsche that he loves. But I am sure someone will fork over piles of money to own it and will love it. GLWA
Oct 26, 2026 · 02:14
Last question; this 130 range, is this like burning tires go range or 55mph range
mtnhuck (The Seller)
Oct 25, 2026 · 21:35
@knuckles-R-Busted Exactly! I’ve owned three G-body cars, and every single one had to be towed home more times than I can count because something went wrong. They were constantly in the shop.
Oct 25, 2026 · 20:42
Chain tensioner issues, leakdown concerns, cracked exhaust manifolds and heat shields, oil leaks from lines and gaskets, fuel injection unreliability? Nope, not a concern anymore. The power video reminded me of so many cars I've watched leaving shows using far too much throttle and ending up sliding into bushes, trees, ditches, other cars etc. Thankfully this ended better. But it sure did showcase the abilities, and who doesn't like the idea of spinning tires at 50MPH? Once or twice anyway. 😁
Oct 25, 2026 · 16:19
Some users' lack of open mindedness and curiosity to other automotive things and builds is the real crime here. This looks awesome and is something different!
Oct 25, 2026 · 10:26
Thank you for your quick reply. Good luck on the auction. I wish I had 100thousand buy it. Good luck by the way you're probably gonna get a lot more. Good luck.
Oct 25, 2026 · 09:34
Maybe once they fully develop an "EV soundtrack" to accompany these conversions and pipe a proper engine note into the cabin, they will become more acceptable to people. A silent 930 is going to disappoint a lot of people. I am a fence sitter. On one hand, I am an absolute acceleration junkie. So, this satisfies that itch in spades. No need to worry about blowing up a very valuable flat 6 with too much boost, poor fuel, missed shifts, etc. Just seemless power and torque and massive thrust. Win. On the other hand, I kind of think these 930s had just about enough HP as they were delivered. Certainly enough to earn a reputation as a very twitchy machine which requires care and skill to operate at the limit. I wonder how this car plants the power down in comparison to the laggy "point and shoot" original. It may be even more of a handful to drive. Either way, I would most certainly get in this sucker and firewall the throttle.
Oct 25, 2026 · 09:11
@Ullearn Thanks for the heads up on the first car Porsche built. I did not know that. The history of Porsche begins electrically - Porsche Newsroom https://share.google/zjvuXo1QB0oB38L0B
mtnhuck (The Seller)
Oct 25, 2026 · 09:04
@ciocchettim I also always liked that about the vin. Fun little detail
Oct 25, 2026 · 08:55
I like the 997 vin
Oct 25, 2026 · 06:40
I'll wait for Elan's rocket motors,
to save me from the inevitable wreck I would be in.
to save me from the inevitable wreck I would be in.
Oct 24, 2026 · 23:43
Bisi is a super talented guy, I've been a fan of his from his early days building drag Honda Civics to crazy turbocharged Honda Odyssey soccer mom vans to transitioning to Porsches. He's also built an electric 935 Moby Dick if you guys are already upset at this 930 conversion. Back to this car, 930s are really really rare and so heavily loved cars. They are arguably one of the top 5 most iconic cars to ever grace the black top. We all love the 930 for the addictive sound of that boosted angry Metzger flat 6 that loves to rev, pop and burble especially on a downshift and throw you a flame or two just for good measure. An EV conversion is fast...there is no doubt or argument there but as @mick59 concisely wrote below "the soul is gone". I think about our good friend Jay Leno, when he drives his Lambo Espada at full tilt and he starts singing the Italian Opera, as that is the embodiment of these cars..the sound, the feeling, the mechanical opera! An EV will never be able to replicate that.
Oct 24, 2026 · 21:40
Putting an electric motor in a classic car is like putting a quartz movement in a vintage mechanical watch. It removes the heart and soul of the machine.
Oct 22, 2026 · 22:47
No. Just… no.
Oct 22, 2026 · 19:42
For those asking how the EV range of 150 miles compares to the original:
• City Range: ~337.5 miles (15 MPG × 22.5 gal)
• Highway Range: ~450 miles (20 MPG × 22.5 gal)
• Combined Range: ~382.5 miles (17 MPG × 22.5 gal)
• City Range: ~337.5 miles (15 MPG × 22.5 gal)
• Highway Range: ~450 miles (20 MPG × 22.5 gal)
• Combined Range: ~382.5 miles (17 MPG × 22.5 gal)
Oct 22, 2026 · 14:47
I am generally not a fan of EV conversions to classic cars, but I will say that the Bisimoto kit is really enthusiast based and the 'right' way to do it. So, if your idea is to have an EV converted classic 911, I would say that this is likely one of your best options. It is spectacularly beautiful to boot. So, let's say the glass is very much half full, which current bidding levels seems to agree with. GLWTA!
Oct 22, 2026 · 14:42
@SingleClutch except the very first Porsche was an EV 😉
-P1
-P1
TRAHANAS
Bid
Oct 22, 2026 · 02:09
Bid in the amount of $80,000
Oct 22, 2026 · 01:42
“There is no substitute”
Oct 21, 2026 · 22:31
I had to read the listing details 3X… as I could not wrap my mind around why in the world … you would EVER do this to such a beautiful car? NUTZ!
Oct 21, 2026 · 21:21
This car may break the record for the most comments EVER! 4 hours in , day 1…. 44 comments ! SMH!!!!
mtnhuck (The Seller)
Oct 21, 2026 · 18:28
@1porsche_geek I don't really remember the original mpg, etc but I do remember it was not great on gas. I would still say there was definitely more milage though.
mtnhuck (The Seller)
Oct 21, 2026 · 18:04
@mikeor Agreed, every person that has been a skeptic that rode in it completely changes their opinion. Its just so much fun to drive.
Oct 21, 2026 · 17:56
Deep down I know that every negative commenter would just love to take this for a spin up the Angeles Crest Highway!
Oct 21, 2026 · 17:34
I mean it keeps its 60/40 weight distribution and has 649 hp. @mtnhuck How does the EV range compare to an original 1983 911 Turbo Coupe?
mtnhuck (The Seller)
Oct 21, 2026 · 17:29
@kanghm32 Just the standard rear back seats. They are pretty small but they are there... You can also sell her on the reliability as every other Porsche I had was always needing to be fixed or in the shop.
Oct 21, 2026 · 17:11
@seller can you tell me more about these backseats? Are they enough for a child seat in anyway? Ineed to convince my wife.
Oct 21, 2026 · 15:10
WHY ?
Oct 21, 2026 · 12:59
@mtnhuck
I commend you for having the forethought and vision to carry out this build of something completely different while maintaining the original vehicle integrity and charm. Lots of whining from the peanut gallery, most of which have probably never owned a Porsche, let alone driven one. Good luck with your auction.
I commend you for having the forethought and vision to carry out this build of something completely different while maintaining the original vehicle integrity and charm. Lots of whining from the peanut gallery, most of which have probably never owned a Porsche, let alone driven one. Good luck with your auction.
Oct 21, 2026 · 10:28
In the words of a famous movie… This just makes my beer taste bad…. Does this car serve a purpose or is it just for nostalgia?
Oct 21, 2026 · 10:14
This will be a great battle of the purists vs the tech bros. I’m here to watch 😎
mtnhuck (The Seller)
Oct 21, 2026 · 07:59
@Pinojpino The 0-60 estimate would be just over 2 seconds with sticky tires. I haven't run my car with sticky tires but Bisi's car with the same architecture and sticky tires did 2.06 seconds. I don't have a 1/4 mile time.
Oct 21, 2026 · 06:44
I think this is p sweet. The tires smoking with no noise is a diff view
Oct 21, 2026 · 06:19
I wonder if Elon will bid on this. Nice work. GLWTA.
mtnhuck (The Seller)
Oct 21, 2026 · 06:04
@Charleetuner The shifter is used for gear selection: Forward, Reverse, etc
Oct 21, 2026 · 05:05
I'm just here for the comments 🍿
Oct 21, 2026 · 04:50
Startling………you have my attention😳
Comments to date suggest that this one is going to be a touch controversial.
Comments to date suggest that this one is going to be a touch controversial.
Oct 21, 2026 · 04:34
Does the shifter serve a purpose or is it just for nostalgia?
Oct 21, 2026 · 04:00
First I find out Suzuki made a motorcycle with a Wankel rotary engine. Then I find this amazing looking 930 with an electric conversion? I'm on the lookout for snow in south Texas tonight.
Oct 21, 2026 · 03:57
:(
Oct 21, 2026 · 03:46
Its soul is gone.
Oct 21, 2026 · 03:21
Would you have a quarter mile time or zero60 just curious beautiful job by the way I just have an 87 turbo gas powered
Oct 21, 2026 · 01:14
When a Porsche 930 isn’t actually a Turbo…
mtnhuck (The Seller)
Oct 21, 2026 · 00:32
@mara721 thats correct. Watch the link meercat posted about the earlier version of this architecture on Bisi's other build which produced closer to 100 miles. Yes it still depends on the driving style but regen helps and I can usually easily do 100 the 120 is when i need to be conservative
mtnhuck (The Seller)
Oct 21, 2026 · 00:05
@oskibronco THIS!! Its so hard to explain how fun it is to drive this car and how many people change their mind after just a small drive in it. I have had sooo many cars but this is by far the most fun car i have ever driven.
Oct 20, 2026 · 23:33
Owning a Taycan GTS and a former owner of a 997.2 C4S six speed, I can only imagine how fun this car would be. 120 mile range is fine with a home charger as this is not going to be a long trip hauler. The acceleration must be amazing. GLWA.
Oct 20, 2026 · 23:13
In other European news, locals in Zell am See, Austria reported hearing a rolling sound emanating from the general area of the Ferdinand and Ferry Porsche grave sites 🪦🪦
Oct 20, 2026 · 22:32
Looks like a job well done. I thought about doing this with a 1967 RS Convertible Camaro that needs everything. Unfortunately the cost looked too steep for me to take on. But I love this.
Oct 20, 2026 · 22:31
thank you @mtnhuck. Not questioning claimed range and totally respect Bisi's engineering, but of course we all know EV range can vary so much based on conditions and driving style. I cant see myself driving this thing like a Prius. So just to confirm, the car has a grand total battery capacity of 32kWh? Is that correct?
Oct 20, 2026 · 21:09
agree with @snapster, brilliant gorgeous restoration. One must however question confirm only 32 kWh with a 600+ hp power system. If that's all she has, that's not going to get you very far down the road, but heck she is beautiful!
Oct 20, 2026 · 21:08
Bisimoto does some crazy cool work.. Most will hate, but there’s room to appreciate build.. Who knows maybe it began as a basket case graveyard car. Final price will tell
Oct 20, 2026 · 20:55
So many whiners — this is a spectacular build!
Oct 20, 2026 · 20:34
"LG Chem 32-kWh batteries"? How many? Hopefully the car has at least 64 (if not 96) kWh?? Please say it's more than just 32 kWh grand total??
Oct 20, 2026 · 20:28
Probably get flagged for this, but
“The driving experience is visceral, like an ICE 930”- really? That’s quite a dubious statement..
“The driving experience is visceral, like an ICE 930”- really? That’s quite a dubious statement..
Oct 20, 2026 · 20:28
They say money spent on modification is not money invested. This might be the proof car. Anyway, interesting build!
snapster
Bid
Oct 20, 2026 · 20:20
Bid in the amount of $75,000
Oct 20, 2026 · 19:53
Amazing fusion of old and new. I'll wear headphones if I'm missing the sound of the flat six, but otherwise, I'm in!! Beautiful execution.
dietzelr
Bid
Oct 20, 2026 · 19:41
Bid in the amount of $9,111
mbernardtn
Bid
Oct 20, 2026 · 19:26
Bid in the amount of $8,000
Oct 20, 2026 · 19:21
@meteor1955
Ha ha- you said it pal..
Ha ha- you said it pal..
dietzelr
Bid
Oct 20, 2026 · 19:18
Bid in the amount of $5,991
mtnhuck (The Seller)
Oct 20, 2026 · 19:16
It absolutely comes alive in the canyons. The driving experience is visceral, like an ICE 930, but with suspension that keeps it more planted and composed through the corners. And when you ask for more power, it absolutely screams. Best of all, it retains the same weight and weight distribution as the original. It was created by Bisimoto. if you dont know of him, look him up. He creates amazing cars!
mbernardtn
Bid
Oct 20, 2026 · 19:14
Bid in the amount of $5,000
Oct 20, 2026 · 18:53
Oh boy, what comments are to come?
Oct 20, 2026 · 18:30
Don’t mind electric conversions, if done well. 32kWh RESS with an induction motor (scrap early Tesla?) at 400V, acceleration will fall off at 50-60mph. An 800V 55kWh RESS with proper mag motor will pull hard to 90mph+. This will cruise to cars & coffee (hope it’s close), but canyon carver it is not.
Oct 20, 2026 · 18:29
Blasphemy!
Oct 20, 2026 · 18:27
I wonder what it would cost to convert it back?
mdarda
Bid
Oct 20, 2026 · 18:22
Bid in the amount of $2,200
Oct 20, 2026 · 18:18
Beautiful conversion!
ikemey
Bid
Oct 20, 2026 · 18:11
Bid in the amount of $1,983
59turner
Bid
Oct 20, 2026 · 18:08
Bid in the amount of $911
Oct 20, 2026 · 17:38
Regardless of performance, this is a hate crime
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